The 2nd Chapter: Easy's 02 SSM

[SHG_EasyE]

Well as some of you have seen my old build has sadly been lost in the changeover, so now it's time to come back bigger and better with more of that good ol SHG custom and DIY work! Ill keep this post updated with links to updates as theyre added like before, so dont forget to check back to see whats new with the car!

Specs:

-Exterior:
Volvo 740 lip retrofit
SHG eyelids
CTR H badges and Union Jack
Rear wiper delete
Rally Armor mudflaps

-Interior
Black suede door cards
SHG RS door pulls
Red H badge
Strut King pedals
Carbon din and misc blockoffs
Accord-R CL1 shift knob
CTR shiftboot
Black suede wrapped console with FEEL's badge
Memory Fab S68 carbon bucket
Buddy Club Racing Spec seat rail
SHG Rigid seat brackets
OEM cargo net

-Engine
Gunmetal valve cover
FEEL's oil cap
FEEL's radiator cap
Spoon Sports engine damper
Dip stick tension spring
Custom booster and evap lines
Re-routed throttle cables
New assorted OEM hardware
Hodata/SHG airbox mod

-Suspension+Brakes
Full DC5 suspension and brakes
FEEL's Dampers custom rates 11k front 18k rear
DC5R front control arms
DC5R front sway bar
King Motorsports ball joint adapters
Buddy Club P1 rear upper arms
Ingalls Camber bolts
Hardrace roll center adjusters
Carbing subframe brace
Project Mu B-Force brake pads
Hawk DTC-60 front Porterfield R4 rear race pads for track

Wheels + Tires
Front: 17x9 +35 RPF1 with 245/40/17 Dunlop Z1
Rear: 17x7.5 +48 RPF1 with 225/45/17 Dunlop Z1
Spoon Sports lug nuts

-Weight lost, added, and total
Stock weight: 2744 wet
Removal of spare tire and jack: -35lbs
Removal of subframe heatshield: -2lbs
Removal of misc brackets, covers, and bolts: -2lbs
Removal of front splash gaurd: -3lbs
New wheels tires and lugnuts: -7lbs
FEEL's dampers: -23lbs
DC5R control arms: -6lbs
DC5R front sway bar: -1lb
Carbon bucket seat: -20lbs

Total: 2,647lbs


Updated pictures as of 1.31.11


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Current power output (stock)

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Index

Page 4: New tires and rear wheels, King ball joint adapters, re-worked intake manifold
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page4

Page 6: FEEL's dampers, FEEL's sticker and plaque, King ball joint inserts installed
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page6

Page 8: Chassis stripped, painted and new suspension installed. Alignment and corner weight
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page8

Page 10: Black suede door inserts
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page10

Page 11: Suede wrapped console cover with FEEL's bage and FEEL's rad cap, Pictures from Monticello track day!
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page12

Page 13: New pictures of the garage and car, New OEM parts, DC5-S manifold and cat
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page13

Page 14: Progess on custom fabbed seat brakets
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page14

Page 15: Left seat bracket complete, carbon dash blockoffs, Stoptech brakes, FEEL's oil cap and decals
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page15

Page 16: New pictures of the car
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page16

Page 18: Russell braided lines, Pictures of the track day gear
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page18

Page 19: Seat brackets finished, Stoptech calipers modded, Carbing rear bar, AEM fuel rail
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page19

Page 20: K20A2 engine, POR15 coating for rear bumper support, FEEL's underhood decal
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page20

Page 21: Seat brackets finished, Stoptech caliper refeshed, photoshoot
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page21

Page 23: Refreshed OEM muffler, Spoon engine damper
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page23

Page 24: S2000 start button install, DC5 R rear sway bar
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page24

Page 25: Custom rear endlinks, Garage shots, Seat bracket progress, custom airbox project begins
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page25

Page 26: Buddy Club P1 arms, SHG RS door pulls, refinished bucket seat, some projects at work, airbox progress
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53758-The-2nd-Chapter-Easy-s-02-SSM/page26

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[chiwhitesi]

It begins again

*subscribed

[dkid15]

Swap it..... Lol great looking car hope to see you at some events this year!

[dirtyMETHOD]

what you think about adding a front lip to the HFP front bumper? I haven't seen that yet

is that the Volvo lip or home depot?

[SHG_EasyE]

Swap it..... Lol great looking car hope to see you at some events this year!

No plans to swap anytime soon, just bolt-ons and a 6spd hopefully with LSD, but even that wont be for a while.


what you think about adding a front lip to the HFP front bumper? I haven't seen that yet

is that the Volvo lip or home depot?

Thanks, yeah its a volvo lip. I think I saw someone do a thin garage door lip on an HFP bumper and it was EH... I think the HFP is fine as-is.

[dirtyMETHOD]

Thanks, yeah its a volvo lip. I think I saw someone do a thin garage door lip on an HFP bumper and it was EH... I think the HFP is fine as-is.

I think the Volvo lip looks legit.

not that I would do it, I think it would look too busy, just wanted to see what it looks like. you remeber who had it done?

[yyi]

yay, grad you decided to make another one despite rosing the ord one that you spent so much time on!

[dkid15]

No plans to swap anytime soon, just bolt-ons and a 6spd hopefully with LSD, but even that wont be for a while.



Thanks, yeah its a volvo lip. I think I saw someone do a thin garage door lip on an HFP bumper and it was EH... I think the HFP is fine as-is.

Just got my HFP front in the mail yesterday. Very excited

[dirtyMETHOD]

Just got my HFP front in the mail yesterday. Very excited

post up some pics when you get it.

[SHG_EasyE]

I think the Volvo lip looks legit.

not that I would do it, I think it would look too busy, just wanted to see what it looks like. you remeber who had it done?

Im pretty sure it was on EPH before it went down, but I have no idea whos car it was. Im pretty sure it was SSM...

[SHG_EasyE]

First update to the new thread :)

So I worked on the EP all day friday doing some spring cleaning and painting my valve cover. She got 2 coats of wax over the winter and was due for another so I washed, clay barred, and waxed her as well as the usual engine bay, interior and wheel detail.

I did the valve cover in a dark gunmetal color and decided not o clear because I liked how the satin finish looked natural. I also added a tension spring for the dip stick since the K series builds some crankcase pressure under racing conditions.

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Replaced the spring nut for the gas door...

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Cleaned compounded and waxed behind the hatch trim piece...

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[slate13530]

:yeahbaby::hail::leghump:

So simple and clean! I love it!

Man I wanna go out and clean my car right now :tehehyper:

Every time I see your thread I want to clean my car. That VC looks GREAT!!!!!!

Keep up the good work.

[DrZfInEsT]

In for the 2nd build thread.Lovin the new VC as well.

[usedep3]

glad you decided to revive the thread. love your build thread and attention to detail.

[Strife]

Love it as always, man. Any plans on an HFP wing?

[gtimportfanatic]

this kid is great.. telling you.. his obsession with cleanliness is borderline insane.. but that's what makes us follow him the way we do, he's also inspired me to be a little more into cleaning and detailing my car as well as finding innovative and cost efficient mods that not only make sense but also goes a long way. In for updates E.. keep em coming

[Ba82Ep3]

Im glad you decided to redo your thread. ; ) Keep it comin!

[1fasthb]

what happend with the 16x8's u was goin with?

[BRZBandit]

The new valve cover looks sick! Too bad about your old thread, I liked looking through it when I had spare time. Looking forward to your future updates.

[monjarassi]

So simple and clean! I love it

[Andrew]

like i said before i love this SSM ep3 and i think it's my favorite by far and damn sorry for the loss of your build thread, sh*t was crazy. i wish that and some of your DIYs especially the red door inserts still were on this site b/c i really wanted to do it

[SHG_EasyE]

what happend with the 16x8's u was goin with?

You must be thinking of someone else....


like i said before i love this SSM ep3 and i think it's my favorite by far and damn sorry for the loss of your build thread, sh*t was crazy. i wish that and some of your DIYs especially the red door inserts still were on this site b/c i really wanted to do it

Thanks for the support dude, I think Im going to redo that how to thread. It will be easy to write it up again and I know alot of people were excited about a good DIY for the door panels.

[SHG_EasyE]

Just put an order through for some King Motorsports ball joint spacers for the DC5R lca's and sent my last payment on the FEEL's coilovers. Also put an order through to Tire Rack for 2 17x7.5 +48 RPF1's, 2 245/40/17 and 2 225/45/17 Dunlop Z1 Star Specs.....This is an exciting day :)

[TWR176]

Like always ur car is super clean and badass but yet so simple LoL keep up the great work n keep reppin the ep.

[SHG_EasyE]

Love it as always, man. Any plans on an HFP wing?

Definitely man. That and 04-05 rockers :)

[gtimportfanatic]

im pickin up some 16's .. u think i can fit 225/50/16 on my car with my drop? same tires

[Windchaser]

Hey man, you have to show me how you did that wiring harness for your friend's car. I am trying to wiring up my projector headlights and decided to make my own harness instead.

[SHG_EasyE]

im pickin up some 16's .. u think i can fit 225/50/16 on my car with my drop? same tires

Yeah youll be fine. You still need to go down more in the back though!


Hey man, you have to show me how you did that wiring harness for your friend's car. I am trying to wiring up my projector headlights and decided to make my own harness instead.

Youre making it from scratch or just adding to the stock harness?

[Windchaser]

I am going to make it from scratch . . . it's more interesting that way LOL

[SHG_EasyE]

I am going to make it from scratch . . . it's more interesting that way LOL

Well all I can help you with the where to get loom and heatshrink, and how to basically organize and loom it. Im not familiar with the EP3 headlight wiring enough to help any further.

[Strife]

Hell yeah for FEEL's coilovers. I'm in the market for new suspension, but nothing that baller. I also need a new steering rack.. my creak is terrible and I think something may be broken. I'll have to see how the car drives with the new coilovers before I make a definitive decision on what to do with the steering rack.

[chiwhitesi]

Just put an order through for some King Motorsports ball joint spacers for the DC5R lca's and sent my last payment on the FEEL's coilovers. Also put an order through to Tire Rack for 2 17x7.5 +48 RPF1's, 2 245/40/17 and 2 225/45/17 Dunlop Z1 Star Specs.....This is an exciting day :)

will you be selling your existing suspension set up?

[SHG_EasyE]

will you be selling your existing suspension set up?

Ill be selling the Hotchkis camber plates, but im keeping the shocks and springs for next winter If i cant manage to get a beater.

[chiwhitesi]

Ill be selling the Hotchkis camber plates, but im keeping the shocks and springs for next winter If i cant manage to get a beater.

interested... when do expect to put em up?

[SHG_EasyE]

interested... when do expect to put em up?

Once I get all my parts together... I still need to order a DC5R front sway, endlinks, and some stuff from Honda. Id say another 3 weeks or so.

[SHG_EasyE]

Hell yeah for FEEL's coilovers. I'm in the market for new suspension, but nothing that baller. I also need a new steering rack.. my creak is terrible and I think something may be broken. I'll have to see how the car drives with the new coilovers before I make a definitive decision on what to do with the steering rack.

I got a sick deal on them... so ballin on a budget :P

As far as I know the creak is due to parts in the rack rubbing when normally they wouldnt. Since this is the case there is no lubrication inside the accordian boots from the factory, but if you lube that slider under the boot up real good with some moly lube or assembly lube the creak should go away. I would try that first is you havent already. Its definitely worth a shot before you go looking for a new rack.

[NuSchule]

EPIC!!!

Sub'd

[2k3hatchie]

I got a sick deal on them... so ballin on a budget :P

As far as I know the creak is due to parts in the rack rubbing when normally they wouldnt. Since this is the case there is no lubrication inside the accordian boots from the factory, but if you lube that slider under the boot up real good with some moly lube or assembly lube the creak should go away. I would try that first is you havent already. Its definitely worth a shot before you go looking for a new rack.

I'm giving that steering rack lube a shot next week. Nice build by the way, your car is mint.

[SHG_EasyE]

I'm giving that steering rack lube a shot next week. Nice build by the way, your car is mint.

Thanks dude. Im gonna do the steering rack fix too, even though I dont have a ceak yet I know Ill get it eventually so it will be preventative maintenenance :msmile:

[[Sip]]

Looks great man.

I really love your gunmetal valve cover!!! I'm assuming that's self painted?

[Strife]

I got a sick deal on them... so ballin on a budget :P

As far as I know the creak is due to parts in the rack rubbing when normally they wouldnt. Since this is the case there is no lubrication inside the accordian boots from the factory, but if you lube that slider under the boot up real good with some moly lube or assembly lube the creak should go away. I would try that first is you havent already. Its definitely worth a shot before you go looking for a new rack.

Yeah, I've been planning on trying that for some time as well. My only concern is that I was involved in a bit of an accident a few years back and I think the teeth inside the rack may have been chipped or damaged some how.

Also, do you think that zip ties will hold the accordian boots in place? That's what I think the DIY said, but I'm unsure if I wanna risk it.

[SHG_EasyE]

;731031']Looks great man.

I really love your gunmetal valve cover!!! I'm assuming that's self painted?

Thanks, and yes I do all my own work (except bodywork)


Yeah, I've been planning on trying that for some time as well. My only concern is that I was involved in a bit of an accident a few years back and I think the teeth inside the rack may have been chipped or damaged some how.

Also, do you think that zip ties will hold the accordian boots in place? That's what I think the DIY said, but I'm unsure if I wanna risk it.

Ahh I see, thats sucks dude. As far as the zip ties, they will be fine. Just make sure you use low profile cable ties to get a 360* seal...

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[Andrew]

Thanks for the support dude, I think Im going to redo that how to thread. It will be easy to write it up again and I know alot of people were excited about a good DIY for the door panels.

no problem dude, but yeah if you do that DIY again would love you for it no homo

and where did you get those low pro zip ties?

[SHG_EasyE]

no problem dude, but yeah if you do that DIY again would love you for it no homo

and where did you get those low pro zip ties?

You should be able to find them at most hardware stores. I just grabbed that pic off goole for a quick example.

[Strife]

Awesome, I appreciate the advice about the zip ties. I'll be sure to grab those at the hardware store along with some grease.

[SHG_EasyE]

Updates will be rolling in very, very soon!

[SHG_EasyE]

So! First update of the new thread and its a big one :)

The new tires and wheels came in today! 245/40/17 Dunlop Z1 for the front and 225/45/17 Z1 for the new rear wheels size 17x7.5 +48

These things are HUGE!

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The fedex guy also dropped of my King Motorsports ball joint inserts for the DC5R control arms...

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Last but not least the spare manifold Ive been working on. Thanks to Andre (gtimportfanatic) for hooking me up with a spare manifold!
What Ive done is shave the 2 fins off as well as some other little unnecessary bumps in the mold. Ive also tapped the stock brake booster breather port to 3/8 npt and installed an AN fitting setup.

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Compared to my original completely stock manifold on the car now:

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[lostep3]

Manifold looks great!! Did you paint it after the shaving, or is it just polished? I only ask because I painted my manifold with really high temp paint, but the paint is now bubbled up from the heat of the radiator. Wanna sell your other manifold?

[SHG_EasyE]

Manifold looks great!! Did you paint it after the shaving, or is it just polished? I only ask because I painted my manifold with really high temp paint, but the paint is now bubbled up from the heat of the radiator. Wanna sell your other manifold?

Thanks, yeah I painted it after shaving, I also painted the original and its been on there for 25k miles with no issues. I use duplicolor engine enamel on all my stuff it holds up great. The stock one will be on the car for a bit longer, and Andre has dibs since he gave me this one for free.

Nice website and photos btw!

[lostep3]

Thanks for the help! I will have to try that paint. Well if that kid doesn't want it for some reason let me know. Do you live in R.I? I see your friends Mugen Si a lot. Thanks for checking out my site, and the compliments! :)

[SHG_EasyE]

Will do! And yeah I live in RI, moving to Mass next month though. Ive never seen your car around where are you from?

[lostep3]

I'm in Wakefield! I had a DD Accord for awhile, so I never used to drive the Si, but now the Civic is my daily. Do you the guys at Wicked Innovations?

[SHG_EasyE]

Ah ok... Im not sure what wicked innovations is

[lostep3]

Its a tuning shop near me, they are really into Honda's. Just saw that you worked at a shop, so I didnt know if you knew of them. Anyways they are having a huge car show in April, heres the link. http://www.hondasofnewengland.com/index.php?showtopic=8510

[somejaykid]

clean ride op

[SHG_EasyE]

Its a tuning shop near me, they are really into Honda's. Just saw that you worked at a shop, so I didnt know if you knew of them. Anyways they are having a huge car show in April, heres the link. http://www.hondasofnewengland.com/index.php?showtopic=8510

I work at a shop called flatout motorsports. We focus mainly on road racing but we do street work every now and then. Ive never heard of wicked. If Im around Ill stop by for sure!

[Slip_Angle]

So! First update of the new thread and its a big one :)

The new tires and wheels came in today! 245/40/17 Dunlop Z1 for the front and 225/45/17 Z1 for the new rear wheels size 17x7.5 +48

These things are HUGE!

Wow, 245/40/17's!! I just got 235/40/17's and think they are massive. I'm surprised your putting those on a 7.5" rim. I was planning on mounting my 235's on a 7 inch rim but now I'm not sure after seeing them.

Edit: Now that I look at the Z1 specs, the 235's and 245's are almost identical.

235 = 8.5" tread width & 9.6" section width
245 = 8.5" tread width & 9.8" section width

[SHG_EasyE]

Wow, 245/40/17's!! I just got 235/40/17's and think they are massive. I'm surprised your putting those on a 7.5" rim. I was planning on mounting my 235's on a 7 inch rim but now I'm not sure after seeing them.

Edit: Now that I look at the Z1 specs, the 235's and 245's are almost identical.

235 = 8.5" tread width & 9.6" section width
245 = 8.5" tread width & 9.8" section width

The 245's are actually going on the 17x9's I already have, 2 of which are being replaced with the 17x7.5's with 225's.

[Slip_Angle]

The 245's are actually going on the 17x9's I already have, 2 of which are being replaced with the 17x7.5's with 225's.

Oh, IC.

Have any 17x8+ 4x100 used wheels kicking around the shop for me?

Actually, can wheels be widened? Could I get my 17x7's made into 17x8's?

[SHG_EasyE]

Oh, IC.

Have any 17x8+ 4x100 used wheels kicking around the shop for me?

Actually, can wheels be widened? Could I get my 17x7's made into 17x8's?

Nah, the only 17's we use are for our Koni Challenge car and theyre 5x114.

You can have wheels widened, but it would be cheaper and easier to sell yours and pick up a set with the right sizing.

[slate13530]

Nice work on the manifold.

[EP_EJAY]

the wheel tire setup is mean as hell .. good stuff!

[SHG_EasyE]

the wheel tire setup is mean as hell .. good stuff!

Thanks, Ive always been a big fan of your car


So Ive been considering doing a FEEL's satin blue valve cover. What do you guys think?

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[RedSiBaron]

bwahahahaha!! i like how you replaced the nut on the gas door, did you fuck yours up at some point? cuz i remember braking something on mine a while back...still works :shrug: cant remember, i think i was more hiding it from myself, "IF IT WORKS I DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT!!"

im definitely loving the new shade on the valve cover, and i think i am going to steal your spring on the dipstick move...

[slate13530]

Nice, but if you do can we swap covers.

Mine is just plain stock, but you can paint :thumbu:

[2k3hatchie]

Thanks, Ive always been a big fan of your car


So Ive been considering doing a FEEL's satin blue valve cover. What do you guys think?

I like that blue color, but i also like the color you have now... conundrum!!

[SHG_EasyE]

bwahahahaha!! i like how you replaced the nut on the gas door, did you fuck yours up at some point? cuz i remember braking something on mine a while back...still works :shrug: cant remember, i think i was more hiding it from myself, "IF IT WORKS I DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT!!"

im definitely loving the new shade on the valve cover, and i think i am going to steal your spring on the dipstick move...

Haha no, I just noticed it had some surface rsut starting on the nut so I swapped it out with a minty one :)


I like that blue color, but i also like the color you have now... conundrum!!

I know same here! And now Im also thinking about wrinkle black. gahhhh

[SHG_EasyE]

Just put an order through for about 100 bucks worth of new hardware from Honda... Almost there!

[Guardian]

Can't wait to see the new wheel tire set up.
What are you doing with the other 17x9s?

[04SIkwiidit]

What a clean ass bay!

[slate13530]

Just put an order through for about 100 bucks worth of new hardware from Honda... Almost there!

Wow more hardware.....

[SHG_EasyE]

Can't wait to see the new wheel tire set up.
What are you doing with the other 17x9s?

The other 2 will be for sale... $350 plus shipping, one has a tiny curb spot, but otherwise theyre mint.


Wow more hardware.....

Yeah, unfortunately the new hardware I had in the bay isnt as mint as Id like it to be after the winter so most of it is getting replaced, aswell as some suspension bolts. Hondas new silver coating is nowhere near as durable as the old gold coating.

[SHG_EasyE]

FEEL's dampers arrived today! Pictures wont be up till next week though, Im leaving for Austin tomorrow morning :)

[locoep3]

nice work bro clean

[socmex7]

Can't wait to see the new wheel tire set up.
What are you doing with the other 17x9s?

beat me to the question! haha. but i love this ep.. so simple, so clean..

[20CiviC02Si]

Like what i'm seeing here! Wish i had the funds to do the same......

[gtimportfanatic]

damn.. one week with so much progress lol. lemme know when u mount the new Manifold.. i wanna see if i can take the old one and have it coated with this heat resistant thing lol... my boy did it to his RBC and the shit is always cool.. shits awesome.

[SHG_EasyE]

Will do man. Its gonna be a little while longer since I want to wait to install it till I can grab a P2R spacer and a fuel rail.

More parts should be in by the time I get back so pictures will be up soon!

[gtimportfanatic]

no rush homie.. u kno i gotchu

[slate13530]

The other 2 will be for sale... $350 plus shipping, one has a tiny curb spot, but otherwise theyre mint.



Yeah, unfortunately the new hardware I had in the bay isnt as mint as Id like it to be after the winter so most of it is getting replaced, aswell as some suspension bolts. Hondas new silver coating is nowhere near as durable as the old gold coating.

Wow! I'm taking notes. Do you on a norm replace the that stuff after every season?

[SHG_EasyE]

Wow! I'm taking notes. Do you on a norm replace the that stuff after every season?

This is actually the first winter Ive driven one of my Hondas in. Ever since I was 16 I had sub $500 winter beaters every year lol. Hopefully Ill be able to pick one up this winter. If youre not driving in the winter and you keep your bay pretty clean and the car gets parked in the garage they will stay mint for 2-3 years from my experience.

[.colin]

looking so good man!

[SHG_EasyE]

looking so good man!

Thanks dude!

Another update for you guys

Its been an awesome week. I came home from Texas to a few packages, one of which Ive been waiting to get for quite some time...

The new footwork is FINALLY here - FEEL's dampers!
One is missing an adjusting knob but I found the company that manufactures them, so I can not only get spare knobs but also get them re-valved in the US for custom spring rates. This turned out to be a nice investment

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080474copy.jpg

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I also got a couple more FEEL's goodies aswell as some 23mm front sway bar bushings brackets from Delray Acura

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080484copy.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080485copy-1.jpg

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And then tonight I pressed the ITR ball joint sleeves out and replaced them with the King Motorsports RSX sleeves.
You can see in the first picture the ITR (left) has a larger inner diameter then the RSX. King machines these adapters so you can run the ITR control arms with EP3 or 02-04 RSX hubs.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080468copy.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080467copy.jpg

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[DrZfInEsT]

Lovin the new updates bro.I'm gonna have to take a ride in your EP next time I see you lol!

[slate13530]

This is actually the first winter Ive driven one of my Hondas in. Ever since I was 16 I had sub $500 winter beaters every year lol. Hopefully Ill be able to pick one up this winter. If youre not driving in the winter and you keep your bay pretty clean and the car gets parked in the garage they will stay mint for 2-3 years from my experience.

Good to know. Thanks for the tip.

No, driveway or garage so my EP just sits out in the cold :mfrown:

Maybe next year it will be different, but who knows.

[2k3hatchie]

Those Feel's Dampeners look amazing! Great update.

[chiwhitesi]

looks great man, couple Q's about the ITR control arms if you dont mind,

besides the control arms proper bushings and ITR front sway what is needed to run these?

what dampeners are you running with the spoon springs? whats your overall impression?

[gtimportfanatic]

he had stcok dampers with the spoon springs i believe.. it rode pretty ok.. but rough at times.. i drove the car and its miles better than my setup i tell you that much.

[.colin]

feels stuff is sooooo mint and so rare, envious of the coilovers!

[SHG_EasyE]

he had stcok dampers with the spoon springs i believe.. it rode pretty ok.. but rough at times.. i drove the car and its miles better than my setup i tell you that much.

yup spoon springs on stock shocks, except IMO it rides and handles like shit. It's way underdamped and bouncy. New coilovers should remedy that :)


feels stuff is sooooo mint and so rare, envious of the coilovers!

yeah man I'm super stoked about them... More FEELs stuff is definitely in my future...

[chiwhitesi]

what else do you need to run the type r lcas???

[SHG_EasyE]

what else do you need to run the type r lcas???

All you need are the adapters and an itr sway bar.

[SHG_EasyE]

Got some more goodies on the way and I'm super excited....

Memoryfab S68 carbon bucket
Buddy Club racing spec seat rails
Sparco side mounts
black Por15 for suspension and motor mounts
grey Por15 for chassis

Everything should be here by the time I get back from VIR next week :msmile:

[skoolnu]

lookin damn good bro. por15 is the shiiiiiit!!!!

[Kerby]

hey SHG,

you think when my DC5R LCAs come in you can hook me up with pressing out the bushing so I can get the LCA powdercoated?
I kinda want the LCAs to match the S2 LCA rears I got.

[.colin]

Got some more goodies on the way and I'm super excited....

Memoryfab S68 carbon bucket
Buddy Club racing spec seat rails
Sparco side mounts
black Por15 for suspension and motor mounts
grey Por15 for chassis

Everything should be here by the time I get back from VIR next week :msmile:

s68 bucket is going to look sick!

[SHG_EasyE]

hey SHG,

you think when my DC5R LCAs come in you can hook me up with pressing out the bushing so I can get the LCA powdercoated?
I kinda want the LCAs to match the S2 LCA rears I got.

Yeah dude for sure... Just gotta plan a day way in advance, now that the racing season is back in full swing I dont have much free time. Text me whenever you wanna set a date 9144749731


s68 bucket is going to look sick!

Yeah dude, I miss riding in a bucket, and our stock seating position is poo. My helmet brushes the roof the way it is now :mfrown:
Ill also be doing some special touches to the seat when it gets here so it should be pretty cool.

[gtimportfanatic]

i think ima get the BC seat bracket too. Evan u just stackin up arent you? lol

[SHG_EasyE]

Yeah get them from JHPUSA.com, theyre $127 on sale.

[.colin]

Yeah dude for sure... Just gotta plan a day way in advance, now that the racing season is back in full swing I dont have much free time. Text me whenever you wanna set a date 9144749731



Yeah dude, I miss riding in a bucket, and our stock seating position is poo. My helmet brushes the roof the way it is now :mfrown:
Ill also be doing some special touches to the seat when it gets here so it should be pretty cool.

nice man, can't wait to see what SHG magic you have in store

[Strife]

Your suspension set up is sounding pretty great. I wish I had the money to get my car to simply handle correctly.. ugh. Got a job for me up there? =P

[SHG_EasyE]

Your suspension set up is sounding pretty great. I wish I had the money to get my car to simply handle correctly.. ugh. Got a job for me up there? =P

Thanks man, what are you riding on now? My setup is still far from complete... This bucket basically fell in my lap ( freind is selling it to me for $200) so my money for swaybars and endlinks went to that for now. Hopefully I'll be able to get them in the next month or so.

[Kerby]

I'm keying your car Friday at HPM if you going....
making me jealous. :10:

[SHG_EasyE]

I'm keying your car Friday at HPM if you going....
making me jealous. :10:

Wish I could but were actually on our way to VIR right now, just passing through DC now... You'll have to wait to key me till next time :P

[2k3hatchie]

I'm keying your car Friday at HPM if you going....
making me jealous. :10:


If it don't rain..

[cronicEP]

your car is one of the inspirations for my build, simple yet so clean...

[Kerby]

your car is one of the inspirations for my build, simple yet so clean...

his car is krop.

[SHG_EasyE]

Thanks guys... Really hoping there will be an open lift at te shop when I get back from VIR.. Fingers crossed!

[ep3jd]

thank you so much for running a staggered wheel set up, the right way. i seriously love this ep

[gtimportfanatic]

i paid 144.70 thru excelerate.. shipped to my door.. should have em hopefully this week.. Bride's in my EP!

[Guardian]

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And then tonight I pressed the ITR ball joint sleeves out and replaced them with the King Motorsports RSX sleeves.
You can see in the first picture the ITR (left) has a larger inner diameter then the RSX. King machines these adapters so you can run the ITR control arms with EP3 or 02-04 RSX hubs.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080468copy.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080467copy.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080470copy.jpg

on the tapered hole what are the measurements? on itr and king rsxs ones, trying to figure out if i have itr or rsxs knuckles.

[RedSiBaron]

on the tapered hole what are the measurements? on itr and king rsxs ones, trying to figure out if i have itr or rsxs knuckles.

ya, take a micrometer to them that would be nice to know...

infact i didnt't know that king made those for the ITR LCAs, now i know my next upgrade to my car...

[CHASEEE]

So clean. Great job.

[SHG_EasyE]

on the tapered hole what are the measurements? on itr and king rsxs ones, trying to figure out if i have itr or rsxs knuckles.



Sorry dude the ITR inserts are long gone and the arms are now installed on the car so I wont be able to get measurements.

Gonna have a dope ass update for you guys tonight whoooooo!

[04SIkwiidit]

wow @ the feels dampers and badge!
car is looking soooo clean. I wish I had time to clean my car. swirl marks galore, unvacuumed carpet, dirty engine bay. soooo lazy. haha

[SHG_EasyE]

wow @ the feels dampers and badge!
car is looking soooo clean. I wish I had time to clean my car. swirl marks galore, unvacuumed carpet, dirty engine bay. soooo lazy. haha

LOL well is it no time or youre too lazy? Give the EP some love she will thank you for it later!

[SHG_EasyE]

Well after almost a week straight I bring you the update of all updates lol.....


Day1/Night1....

So Tuesday I got started on the car around 11am. Worked all through the night and took a quick nap around 7am for an hour or so. Heres what I got done...

-Stripped all the suspension from the car
-Cleaned and stripped undercoat from the fender wells
-Cleaned suspension components
-Layed down POR15 in fender wells, rear sub frame, and suspension components

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080491copy.jpg

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Day 2

Kicked off the morning with an early trip to get the new tires mounted. SHG_Mike also brought his GP's along to get some fresh RS3's

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Once we got back I started installing all the fresh painted parts with some new hardware. I also fabbed up the tie rod opening covers you saw before.

The calipers are the only part that didn't get love yet, since I still need to get some stainless lines which aren't in the budget yet and will be a bit of a wait once they're ordered. Ill paint the calipers when the lines go in

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Safety wire for the castle nuts

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Loving these remote adjusters for the rear shocks!

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Day 3

Got the car on the scales Wednesday night, aligned her and got the cross and F/R balance set. Car was weighed and set up with a full tank and no driver weight since its more a daily and will often have passengers.

Specs are as follows:

Camber: -3.0F -1.8R
Toe: 1/64 out all four wheels
Caster: About -6 degrees

As you can see cross weight is nice and centered at 50%. The F/R balance is decent, but as youll see in pictures the rear is a tad lower to transfer more weight back, I didnt want it to bag too bad in the back so I didnt bring it to 60/40.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080517copy.jpg

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And here she is sitting pretty at my apartment :mbiggrin:

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[RedSiBaron]

sick dude!!! wish i could have this kinda fun!! i really like the covers you did over tie rods, i think i am going to do this when i do my engine swap, gotta keep the shit out of there

[20CiviC02Si]

WOW! Your car is getting better and better! Somehow you beat me to the punch. I wanted to strip the suspension, refinish it, and install some new bushings.

So now that you're all set up? When you coming out ot RA?

[SHG_EasyE]

RA? Road America? Probably never with this car lol. Ill definitely make it to Limerock, Monticello, Watkins Glen, Jersey etc. and probably a trip down to VIR at some point next year :)

[gtimportfanatic]

u are a step short from godly brotha.. i swear man.. u inspire me to do so much good to my car

[Guardian]

what do you have removed? my car was on a scale today but is a shit load lighter

[SHG_EasyE]

what do you have removed? my car was on a scale today but is a shit load lighter

Did it have a full tank?

[dkid15]

Hey man i dont know if your free or not but june 15-16 ill be out at WGI running with the bmwcca patroon chapter. Its a great event if your interested id love to see your ep out.

[Guardian]

No, but I'm just saying it seems light for only removing that tar carp in the wheel wells. Is that all?

[Strife]

Looking great man. I could use a mechanic like you on my car, come to Orlando for a little bit.

[SHG_EasyE]

Hey man i dont know if your free or not but june 15-16 ill be out at WGI running with the bmwcca patroon chapter. Its a great event if your interested id love to see your ep out.

Ill have to check the race schedule, Id love to make it out though Ill definitely let you know. I need to join the CCA too they run so many good events!


No, but I'm just saying it seems light for only removing that tar carp in the wheel wells. Is that all?

Check out the first page, theres a rundown of my weight added lost etc.

[20CiviC02Si]

RA? Road America? Probably never with this car lol. Ill definitely make it to Limerock, Monticello, Watkins Glen, Jersey etc. and probably a trip down to VIR at some point next year :)

Really? Why's that?

[SHG_EasyE]

Really? Why's that?

Too far of a trip. Between the cost of gas, entry fee, and hotels its just not worth it to me.

[20CiviC02Si]

Ah man, well if you're ever in the area you should come. You'd have a place to crash. I may take a trip out to watkins one of these days. Not this year though.

[Kerby]

how did you apply the POR15? you brush it on or sprayed it?
I'm thinking of doing this this spring. How long did it take to dry?

[MadLorEP3]

I got a question for you
I have an appointment to get an alignment and corner balance
the guy doing this is well known in SoCal
but one of my buddies was telling me not to go to him because he does not use a computer to do his alignment

Im not sure what exactly he uses but I think he told me he uses gauges and some hand tools
What do you think man, you think he can still do a great alignment and corner balance without a computer?

[MadLorEP3]

I didnt get a chance to go thru the whole thread yet but how did you make that cover in the wheel wells
what material did you use and how did you attache them to the inner wells

they look great
I need them since I dont have my fender liners

this car is truly amazing
the shit that you do to your car, no one else on ephatch does
the parts that you have are siickk

how the heck do you come up with all these ideas

[.colin]

shits crazy man, lookin fresh!

[SHG_EasyE]

Ah man, well if you're ever in the area you should come. You'd have a place to crash. I may take a trip out to watkins one of these days. Not this year though.

Yeah man Id love to drive the track, but Ive go other priorities than taking a trip like that unfortunately.


how did you apply the POR15? you brush it on or sprayed it?
I'm thinking of doing this this spring. How long did it take to dry?

I brushed it on. 3 coats with 3 hours between each coat, then it sat a day and a half as I installed the suspension before It hit the streets.


I got a question for you
I have an appointment to get an alignment and corner balance
the guy doing this is well known in SoCal
but one of my buddies was telling me not to go to him because he does not use a computer to do his alignment

Im not sure what exactly he uses but I think he told me he uses gauges and some hand tools
What do you think man, you think he can still do a great alignment and corner balance without a computer?


I didnt get a chance to go thru the whole thread yet but how did you make that cover in the wheel wells
what material did you use and how did you attache them to the inner wells

they look great
I need them since I dont have my fender liners

this car is truly amazing
the shit that you do to your car, no one else on ephatch does
the parts that you have are siickk

how the heck do you come up with all these ideas

He probably uses the same techniques and tools I use at my job. As you can see in the picture we use alignment strings instead of the laser rack that most dealers and alignment shops have. Theyre perfectly accurate as long as the operator is experienced and knows what hes doing. I think In the right hands its actually more accurate than a laser machine.

Those fender well covers are made out of some rubber mat I found at home depot, and I attatched them with 1/8" rivets.

[MadLorEP3]

He probably uses the same techniques and tools I use at my job. As you can see in the picture we use alignment strings instead of the laser rack that most dealers and alignment shops have. Theyre perfectly accurate as long as the operator is experienced and knows what hes doing. I think In the right hands its actually more accurate than a laser machine.

Those fender well covers are made out of some rubber mat I found at home depot, and I attatched them with 1/8" rivets.

thanks
thats all I wanted to hear

[SHG_EasyE]

thanks
thats all I wanted to hear

NP glad I could help!

So Im all signed up for a track day at Monticello motor club on the 17th... 3.5 mile track and were good freinds witht he owners so it should be a fun day :) Hopefully some good pictures will follow!

http://www.monticellomotorclub.com/

[SHG_EasyE]

Small update here....

Found this black Alcantara material and decided to ditch the recaro inserts and go the black suede route. So happy with the results!

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080541.jpg

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[Jukka]

nice!...i like it. I actually have some faux suede material kicking around and was thinkin of doing that.

[Tsuru]

Small update here....

Found this black Alcantara material and decided to ditch the recaro inserts and go the black suede route. So happy with the results!

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080542.jpg

Great choice, it's more in-line with the subtle beauty theme of your ep.

[gtimportfanatic]

yo E.. where the seats at lol

[SHG_EasyE]

Thanks guys! Im picking the seat up today!

[TWR176]

Thanks guys! Im picking the seat up today!

pics pics hahaha... once again "car lookin good".

[Kerby]

E... when is the race season going to be winding down? We gotta set up a day so you can help me with doing the inserts on mine.

[gtimportfanatic]

race season ends in october i think ..

[Kerby]

sounds good to me. I should have my daily by then anyway.... I can't wait to store the car. every time I take it outta the garage to go to work everyday I pray nothing happends to it on the way to and from. :pray:

[.colin]

inserts look ill man, reminds me a lot of an RSX - noticed them in my GF's the other night

[SHG_EasyE]

sounds good to me. I should have my daily by then anyway.... I can't wait to store the car. every time I take it outta the garage to go to work everyday I pray nothing happends to it on the way to and from. :pray:

Yeah around october I should start getting some more free time


inserts look ill man, reminds me a lot of an RSX - noticed them in my GF's the other night

Yeah they remind me alot of the black ITR interior :)

[slate13530]

WOW those inserts look great!

Can you post up where you found that material?

[SHG_EasyE]

WOW those inserts look great!

Can you post up where you found that material?

Its some leftover material from a job we did at work, not sure where the customer originally got the material, but I snagged the leftovers (about a yard) and Im selling pre-cut inserts for $30 shipped if youre interested.

[SHG_EasyE]

Got the seat installed tonight! I wasnt able to use the Sparco side mounts since they need some modification to fit the seat, so Its bolted in on the BC mounts for now. Once I get some supplies together the seat will be coming out and Ill be adding and changing alot of things about the setup. Util then here are some pics! :)

Buddy Club Racing Spec seat rail, Hawk DTC-60 front pads and Porterfield R4 rear pads for track, and Sparco side mounts.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080549.jpg

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[.colin]

seat looks sick man - s68?

[SHG_EasyE]

Yup! I love it. Ive always liked the style of these seats and the Spoons. So raw. But I was hesitant because I thought the padding would be too thin. Its actually of the most comfortable buckets Ive sat in. This weekend will be the test. Heading out from the Boston area to Limerock for a race weekend with work then to Monticello Motor Club for a track day on Monday :msmile:

[Tsuru]

Nice bucket seat. Does memoryfab even makes these anymore? Their website has been under construction for awhile now.

[SHG_EasyE]

Not sure, But i do know there were 3 generations of this seat. Gen 1 was the same fabric with those floppy rubber harness hole grommets. Gen 2 (mine) was upgraded to use the hard plastic harness grommets and Gen 3 they switched over to a tweed like fabric which Im not really a fan of.

[.colin]

Not sure, But i do know there were 3 generations of this seat. Gen 1 was the same fabric with those floppy rubber harness hole grommets. Gen 2 (mine) was upgraded to use the hard plastic harness grommets and Gen 3 they switched over to a tweed like fabric which Im not really a fan of.

where did you get yours? i know weksos sells these

[Kerby]

does the seat have a max waist size like some Recaro's have?

[slate13530]

Its some leftover material from a job we did at work, not sure where the customer originally got the material, but I snagged the leftovers (about a yard) and Im selling pre-cut inserts for $30 shipped if youre interested.

Okay sounds good! I will PM you later today.

Thanks

[MadLorEP3]

i love it

looks really clean

your car is truly one of the few cars on here I go bananas over LOL

[SHG_EasyE]

where did you get yours? i know weksos sells these

I actually got it from a freind for rediculously cheap :)


does the seat have a max waist size like some Recaro's have?

I dont think they do oficially but i'd say any bigger than a 32 and you're not fitting. I'm a 30 and it's perfect with a tiny bit of wiggle room. 32 would be a snug fit.


i love it

looks really clean

your car is truly one of the few cars on here I go bananas over LOL

this shit is bananas B.A.N.A.N.A.S!

[.colin]

I actually got it from a freind for rediculously cheap :)



I dont think they do oficially but i'd say any bigger than a 32 and you're not fitting. I'm a 30 and it's perfect with a tiny bit of wiggle room. 32 would be a snug fit.




nice pick up man. this is the seat i was looking at getting when i get a few bills laying around - im a 30 / 32 glad to hear its snug

[SHG_EasyE]

Yeah dude you can't go wrong with the price it's really a good seat. The fabric I a little cheap but I plan to have it reupholstered with the same fabric I have on my door panels.

[SHG_EasyE]

OHHHH SNAP!

Pics from the track day at Monticello Motor Club!

I loved the track, although it is setup for baller old guys to haul ass on the straights in their ferraris then cruise through the mid-low speed corners its still alot of fun. I liked the long back straight alot, downshifting 5-4-3 under threshold and trail braking was so sick. The car was amazing on track, I think the staggered setup really helped the car rotate under trail braking and mid turn throttle control, even with the stock rear sway.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/20100517_MONT_NOV_1510.jpg

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[dkid15]

Damn car looks real good bro. Ive got my first track event at WGI on the 14-15. Im getting kinda nervous lol, going in for a race alignment tommorow

[gtimportfanatic]

thats awesome.. she looks way different from the clean daily driver.. now shes a track whore lol.. time to detail it up for sunday...

[Onasty]

Props car is soo clean makes me wanna get my bumpers repainted i have too much spiderweb cracking in my ssm

[SHG_EasyE]

Damn car looks real good bro. Ive got my first track event at WGI on the 14-15. Im getting kinda nervous lol, going in for a race alignment tommorow

Dude hopefully Ill see you there! Im planning on doing monday. Just have to triple check with my boss since were going to be there for a race weekend fri-sunday. My girlfriend will also be there with her dad driving his EVO. Should be an awesome day!


thats awesome.. she looks way different from the clean daily driver.. now shes a track whore lol.. time to detail it up for sunday...

Yeah dude she looked sooo good dirty, almost didnt want to clean her lol. I gave her a bath yesterday shes getting a compound micro glaze and wax saturday :msmile:

[ShadowEP3]

your car looks pissed in those pix :tehe:

[88crx]

The new stance is perfect.... that side profile shot is money!

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[SHG_EasyE]

Thanks guys! Yeah I love that side shot too :msmile:

[ep3moschini]

car is looking good evan! hope to see you soon, hit me up some friday if your around

[Guardian]

I bet you have a nice line carved down the middle of the front tires?

[dkid15]

[QUOTE=SHG_EasyE;756535]Dude hopefully Ill see you there! Im planning on doing monday. Just have to triple check with my boss since were going to be there for a race weekend fri-sunday. My girlfriend will also be there with her dad driving his EVO. Should be an awesome day!

Oh that would be sick, i just threw in hawk hp+ pads and got my coilovers dialed in. Plans before WGI are a2 cams in a2 head to give a little bump for the track, install todds caster plates and do an oil change. It would be sick to see another ep out there!

[SHG_EasyE]

I bet you have a nice line carved down the middle of the front tires?

nope no wear from bottoming in the fenderwells. The liners had some rub marks but nothing substantial.




Oh that would be sick, i just threw in hawk hp+ pads and got my coilovers dialed in. Plans before WGI are a2 cams in a2 head to give a little bump for the track, install todds caster plates and do an oil change. It would be sick to see another ep out there!

Nice dude, well You will definitely be walking me down the long straights of WGI lol. It will def be cool to have a fellow EP owner never mind a fellow Honda owner at the track.

[02TWSI]

wow what an amazing detailed build. The parts, stance, and overall outcome of this car is insane......but the question needs to be asked

Are you done with it? or is there tons more to come?

[SHG_EasyE]

wow what an amazing detailed build. The parts, stance, and overall outcome of this car is insane......but the question needs to be asked

Are you done with it? or is there tons more to come?

Thanks dude! To answer your question, he'll no! She'll never be done... I guess I would call this more of a diary than a build. I've actually got some updates for you guys I'll post up as soon as I can ( I'm on my phone now)

[.colin]

So sick man, I was looking at your EG and SHG_Mike's EK from a few years ago, cars were soooooo clean and built for function. I hope you go to the same extents as you did with the EG.

[gtimportfanatic]

if u knew Evan personally .. trust me the only thing holding him back is the fact that he's got a few other things that need his time than the EP.. but if it were up to him this car would be one of the cleanest track whored EP's of all time..

[SHG_EasyE]

So sick man, I was looking at your EG and SHG_Mike's EK from a few years ago, cars were soooooo clean and built for function. I hope you go to the same extents as you did with the EG.

Thanks dude, yeah the EP has a ways to go for sure. Lots and lots planned but like Dre said Ive got other priorities to take car of too but Im always doing little things to the EP between big parts and stuff and of course always keeping her nice and clean :). Im at the track with work all week so Ill have monday and tuesday off. Plans are to Micro glaze and wax her. My buddy Riley have it a compound and polish with the high speed last weekend so the paint is prime for some TLC!


if u knew Evan personally .. trust me the only thing holding him back is the fact that he's got a few other things that need his time than the EP.. but if it were up to him this car would be one of the cleanest track whored EP's of all time..

You got it mang! Hope to see you guys next week, my new place is a bit of a drive from the shop but if you guys want youre more than welcome to hang out at the crib for a bit do some BBQ and beer or some chit...

[SHG_EasyE]

So a new update here for you guys...

Got some new stuff done to the car, Including wrapping the center console cover in the alcantara material I used for my doors. It came out sooo good, and provides a nice home for my FEEL's badge :mbiggrin:

Also installed my FEEL's rad cap and took the first picture of my baby in the new garage!

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And a couple shots from when we were at Limerock for Nationals and Pro-IT

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[maksym]

Damn your car is such a beauty!
I keep on checking your thread like almost everyday to see what's new!
Good work man!

[gtimportfanatic]

i think if next saturday is shot for. terrence is gonna have to come up by himself.. cuz i work in th emorning and he works at night.. kinda sucks but he needs it and i can always make a trip to come check out the crib some other time

[SHG_EasyE]

i think if next saturday is shot for. terrence is gonna have to come up by himself.. cuz i work in th emorning and he works at night.. kinda sucks but he needs it and i can always make a trip to come check out the crib some other time

Wrd did you give him my number? Tell him to give me a call or text me to firm up plans for this weekend. Sucks you cant come dude!

[SHG_EasyE]

Damn your car is such a beauty!
I keep on checking your thread like almost everyday to see what's new!
Good work man!

Thanks man, heres some new stuff for you!

I built my work bench yesterday and finished setting up the garage. Its a butcher block top with 2x4 frame. Super sturdy and level. Cant wait to use it!

And dont mind the dirty floor I also mopped that last night

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And a couple shots I took today after detailing the interior...

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[.colin]

looks like a nice work space man!

[SHG_EasyE]

looks like a nice work space man!



Thanks man, its so nice to finally have a workshop thats mine and mine only. Ive always been sharing one with either my dad or g/f's dad.

[88crx]

Garage matches the car!

OCD clean haha.... love it man.

[tindrumstoo]

i know its been said before, but thank you for doing the staggered wheel set-up correctly on a fwd car!!!!!!!!! i always laugh a little to myself when i see wider wheels on the back of fwd cars. i sure wish my red stitching stood out like yours, what do you use to clean it? also, nice suede stuff! i'd like to do my doors and pillars and headliner one day.

[gtimportfanatic]

Damn Evan.. ima need to come check out the new crib.. have a big hangout day like we did back in R.I

[SHG_EasyE]

i know its been said before, but thank you for doing the staggered wheel set-up correctly on a fwd car!!!!!!!!! i always laugh a little to myself when i see wider wheels on the back of fwd cars. i sure wish my red stitching stood out like yours, what do you use to clean it? also, nice suede stuff! i'd like to do my doors and pillars and headliner one day.

thanks dude! Yeah I hate when people stagger wheels incorrectly. It would be one thing if hondas were like dubs and had
more room in the rear but there's less. It just doesn't make any sense lol. I was lucky and got
the car in very good condition so I didn't have to do much to keep the stitching looking fresh. I clean it with the foaming aersol window cleaner and a microfiber. I also use it to clean the seats and floor mats.


Damn Evan.. ima need to come check out the new crib.. have a big hangout day like we did back in R.I

hells yeah dude! Next weekend you gotta come up were throwing a party Saturday night!

[maksym]

Very nice man!
Yeah, I just moved and got a new garage for myself too! Very happy about it! I know how it feels to have a work space of your own!
What do you use to clean the plastic on the inside of the doors and rest of the interior, if it's no secret?
Do you use anything to protect it from the scarthes and scuffs?

[feeesh^^]

Awesome man, great work space and I see you have good taste in motor oil as well!

Car looks stunning...

[SHG_EasyE]

Very nice man!
Yeah, I just moved and got a new garage for myself too! Very happy about it! I know how it feels to have a work space of your own!
What do you use to clean the plastic on the inside of the doors and rest of the interior, if it's no secret?
Do you use anything to protect it from the scarthes and scuffs?

Nice man congrats! For interior plastics I use armorall original, but the trick is to apply it then buff it all off with a dry microfiber. This gets the armorall in the pores of the plastic to protect it and keep it looking even while avoiding the shiny greasy look.


Awesome man, great work space and I see you have good taste in motor oil as well!

Car looks stunning...

Thanks! Its too bad things didnt work out with that bumper a few months back, would have been a sick deal!

[SHG_EasyE]

Picking up my order of some OEM parts from Majestic tomorrow and also just bought an 05 RSX-S manifold and cat with less than 20k miles!

Ive got some plans for the oem manifold, and I bought it in preparation for the exhaust I plan to get in the near future :msmile:

[SHG_EasyE]

Brought some new stuff home yesterday... Some MTF, new battery stay, some more random nuts and bolts that needed replacing, and an S2000 oil cap that unfortunately doesn't fit on the K series valve cover :hammer:

Also got my 05 TypeS manifold and cat so Ill be getting to work on freshing those parts up soon too :thumbup:

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Heres what I was working on after work for a bit today.

I finally unpacked the TypeS manifold and cat and immediately got to work. The runners are welded onto the flange from the inside, so to maximize efficiency I ground down the welds to smooth flow exiting the exhaust ports.

This thing is mint with only 27k miles :o

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Before:

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I also noticed that the 05 TypeS (maybe the older ones aswell) is actually a 4-2-1 design. You can see here there is a divider that extends from the end of the manifold to about 5 inches into the downpipe. I love OEM Honda :)

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[Jukka]

looks good evan. You gonna post that DIY for the door pannels again??

[creamSODA]

Thanks guys! Yeah I love that side shot too :msmile:

do you have that pic in a bigger size?

pm please

[SHG_EasyE]

no sorry, i dont save most of my pictures in Hi res.

[feeesh^^]

Thanks! Its too bad things didnt work out with that bumper a few months back, would have been a sick deal!

Yeah, I didnt know that shipping would be such a pain.

Now with the weak Euro it would be an even better deal.

Car looks good!

[SHG_EasyE]

So finally have some pictures for you guys... Heres where Im at with my custom side mounts so far...

I picked up my conical washers and spacers from the machine shop the other day which allowed me to start work on the steel plates. The design will be similar to Mugen side mounts with the round spacers since the memory fab seat has a narrower base than the buddy club rails.

So far ive got one side bent and traced out, now I just need to cut off the access metal, clean up the edges and lay some satin black paint.

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Here are the grade 8.8 316 stainless bolts, custom aluminum conical washers, and custom 316 stainless spacers.

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And the hardware mocked up... so tasty :)

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[.colin]

^^ looks nice man, btw I work at a metal fab shop and we have a waterjet, so if you need anything cut just give me a holler our prices are pretty reasonable.

[SHG_EasyE]

^^ looks nice man, btw I work at a metal fab shop and we have a waterjet, so if you need anything cut just give me a holler our prices are pretty reasonable.

Would you be able to cut an already bent part? Like the one pictured? I might be interested in doing this. It would be much easier and precise than doing it by hand.

[20CiviC02Si]

Pretty jealous of you right now! Wish i could get out on the track this year....... LOL!

[SHG_EasyE]

Doing another event August 23rd and hopefully one more in Oct :)

[20CiviC02Si]

Yeah i just have to focus on getting a car by next season. Starting work on my K24a2 and transmission build next weekend. I'm just waiting to pick up the block while dropping off the transmission. Main things i need to purchase right now is an LSD. Still need to decide whether to go with a 1.5way clutch type or helical.

[SHG_EasyE]

Yeah i just have to focus on getting a car by next season. Starting work on my K24a2 and transmission build next weekend. I'm just waiting to pick up the block while dropping off the transmission. Main things i need to purchase right now is an LSD. Still need to decide whether to go with a 1.5way clutch type or helical.

I would do a helical. No maintenance, quieter, and more comfortable if the car is a daily driver. Id like to do a thorough 6spd build at some point. REM polished gears, ATS 2-3-4, ITR LSD.

[20CiviC02Si]

Yeah i hear ya. This car won't be seeing too much street use, that is the only reason i am considering a clutch type. I may just order an MFactory helical or quaife though. Trying to figure out how to set up the clutch pack seems like it'd be a pain with all the testing that would need to be done. Eventually i think i would want to smash the transmission into the ground after about the 5th time pulling it! LOL!

[.colin]

Would you be able to cut an already bent part? Like the one pictured? I might be interested in doing this. It would be much easier and precise than doing it by hand.

no, would have to be flat then we could brake it here to form it into shape.

[SHG_EasyE]

Yeah i hear ya. This car won't be seeing too much street use, that is the only reason i am considering a clutch type. I may just order an MFactory helical or quaife though. Trying to figure out how to set up the clutch pack seems like it'd be a pain with all the testing that would need to be done. Eventually i think i would want to smash the transmission into the ground after about the 5th time pulling it! LOL!

Haha yeah I hear you. With the right setup the clutch type will definitely perform better, I just cant be bothered with setting one up on a street car.

[SHG_EasyE]

no, would have to be flat then we could brake it here to form it into shape.

Cool, Ill let you know. I might give it a shot cutting them myself, if Im not happy with how it comes out ill probably take you up on that offer. Weve got a press brake at work so I have that covered as you can see.

[SHG_EasyE]

Here are some pics of the almost complete left side bracket.

Im proud to say this was all done by hand. I used our makeshift brake (mounted in out hydraulic press at work) to make the bends, then cut out the basic shape with the cutoff wheel. After that the fine tuning and edging was done with files and sandpaper. The results speak for themselves :)

Disregard the nuts holding the bolts on, its just for mock up. Those bolts will be threaded into the seat.

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[Jukka]

Nice work Evan. Looks awsome. You gonna get them powdercoated??

[SHG_EasyE]

Since I like to stick to the DIY theme Im going to shoot them with the gun in our spraybooth in the shop.

[.colin]

real tight man

[02TWSI]

hey dude, for your door inserts did you remove the stock material or lay your suede over it?

[SHG_EasyE]

hey dude, for your door inserts did you remove the stock material or lay your suede over it?

I left the oem material but i removed the arm rest and the trim peice infront of the insert

[ep3moschini]

jigga, I got your parts. . . I called lastnight but no pick-up :(

[02TWSI]

I left the oem material but i removed the arm rest and the trim peice infront of the insert

ty sir....:]

[SHG_EasyE]

jigga, I got your parts. . . I called lastnight but no pick-up :(

Thanks for getting those parts off for me man. Now I can finally install my intake manifold :)


ty sir....:]

NP man Ill get that DIY back up at some point lol Ive been sooo lazy!

So a little update for you guys leading up to a doozie of a post later tonight ....

I decided I didnt like the gloss finish on my carbon inserts so I wetsanded them and cleared them with some flat clear spray to give them that dry carbon look. The Memoryfab bucket will also be getting this treatment when the new brackets are ready!

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[SHG_EasyE]

So tuesday night I took a ride down to the CT shore to meet up with Allmotordan to pick up these stoptech brakes for a killer deal. The calipers are going to be refinished in silver :thumbup:

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Then last night I got my package from the FEEL's Sugito branch... only had to wait about a week and a half from putting the order through to when it arrived... <3 FEEL's :hugs:

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[Jukka]

wow....nice cap, and nice brakes. Two more super clean mods for the cleanest of the clean.

[ImportCustomx]

love teh big boy brakes and the feels cap...feels is nice :) nice to see a fellow new englander doing it right

[2k3hatchie]

Those big brakes are awesome. I can't wait to swap to 5 lug..

[siR02ep3]

cars lookin good
i like the style
nice and clean
interiors nice and clean too mint
u rockin the volvo lip too? ;)

[SHG_EasyE]

Thanks for the props guys! Still need stainless brake lines before I can install the brakes but in the meantime Im going to have them powdercoated in silver. Probably going to leave the logo off for a super clean look :)

[gtimportfanatic]

Sicknasty bro.. nice mods.. Terrence has his big brake kit going on the SI too.. we used the TL calipers and rotors with stainless lines and stuff with motul fluid.. gonna be sick

[03K20A3Si]

Well done :mwink:

[SHG_EasyE]

Sicknasty bro.. nice mods.. Terrence has his big brake kit going on the SI too.. we used the TL calipers and rotors with stainless lines and stuff with motul fluid.. gonna be sick

Sick dude you guys should come up and hang this saturday! I wanna see the rides again :) oh and you guys too :P


Well done :mwink:

Thanks dood!

[dkid15]

You still looking to unload two 17x9 rpf1's? I just bought a 5 lug swap and am gonna run the reversed staggered setup as well.

[SHG_EasyE]

Nope sorry dude sold them a while ago to my friend for his FC.

[dirtyMETHOD]

perfectionist isn't a good enough word. looking awesome.

Just got my projector headlights today.:rockon:

[Ba82Ep3]

I dont even have my EP anymore, and i still stop in to see the cleanest of the clean. Great work! Keep it comin...

[SHG_EasyE]

Thanks guys! Should have some updates for you guys soon!

[.colin]

where are they!

[SHG_EasyE]

Won't be up for another week and a half or so now since we just left for 2 consecutive race weekends in jersey. But basically I test fitted one of the stoptechs and they fit but are very very close to the barrel of the wheel in a couple spots. To solve the issue I machined the corner down a bit and they clear nicely now.

Also did some more work on the brackets, I got the second one bent and traced out, now I just have to cut out an machine the contours. I'll get some pics up when I get home but till then this will be pretty dead lol.

[ep3egg]

im jealous, your suspension setup is awesome. as well as everything else done

[SHG_EasyE]

im jealous, your suspension setup is awesome. as well as everything else done

Thanks man, suspension still needs work. I'm going to be switching to 9k f and 13k r springs aswell as an 06 type s rear sway before the end of this season. Mugen hard rubber bushings are down the road aswell!

[SHG_EasyE]

Moar pics I took last week!

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[mr.brightside]

sweeet ride my man...i left u a pm on crsx about the lines....

[SHG_EasyE]

sweeet ride my man...i left u a pm on crsx about the lines....

Thanks man, got your pm

[Sucka]

Car is coming out really clean.

[trippy]

damnn i love the side picture !! =) i want a volvo lip now..lol

[SHG_EasyE]

Thanks guys... Im thinking about going back to OEM mudguards, what do you think?

[jed_averill]

It would match your volvo lip :D

[Strife]

I say go with the OEM mud guards.

[SHG_EasyE]

Wrd, who wants to sell me a set :p

[Ba82Ep3]

OEM's for sure. I like the rally look flaps, but IMO your car is too clean to have them on there.

[.colin]

car is looking sick man, definitley inspiration to stick with mine. what made you get an ep3 in the first place? just seems odd for you to go from your track prepped eg to the least desireable honda of them all.

[tindrumstoo]

car is looking sick man, definitley inspiration to stick with mine. what made you get an ep3 in the first place? just seems odd for you to go from your track prepped eg to the least desireable honda of them all.

i say post some pics of that eg!

[SHG_EasyE]

car is looking sick man, definitley inspiration to stick with mine. what made you get an ep3 in the first place? just seems odd for you to go from your track prepped eg to the least desireable honda of them all.

I just wanted something newer that was a little more sophisticated and grown up. Now that I own one I honestly cant think of another car I would want more. I like it alot more than the EG, even with the bone stock motor. I just have this cosmic connection with this car lol.



i say post some pics of that eg!

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[2k3hatchie]

I just wanted something newer that was a little more sophisticated and grown up. Now that I own one I honestly cant think of another car I would want more. I like it alot more than the EG, even with the bone stock motor. I just have this cosmic connection with this car lol.

Better off with the EP, an EG that clean is a HOT item heh.

Car is turning out great as usual, can't wait to see the swap.

[Ba82Ep3]

DAMN that EG is official. What struts/coils you recommend? My EJ will be on 17x7.5's with 205/40's and i want a well handling tuck. Preferably something i can call Hypercoil up and get optional spring rates for...

[SHG_EasyE]

DAMN that EG is official. What struts/coils you recommend? My EJ will be on 17x7.5's with 205/40's and i want a well handling tuck. Preferably something i can call Hypercoil up and get optional spring rates for...

I will always point people to buddy club suspension products. They have been tested and rated as the best valved Japanese shocks that are readily available on the us market. This means the damping range from full soft to full stiff is very broad, allowing you to go up to 4k stiffer rates on the OTS valving. This along with the reasonable prices it's a win-win.

[Ba82Ep3]

Thanks for the info, ill def check it out. It has some sleeve over kit on it now. Nothing that looks familiar for sure. Springs feel somewhere in the 400-550 range. Probably some FleaBay kit. :(

[DrZfInEsT]

Evan the EP is looking good.Figured you'd help me with this situation.Purchased a Feel's oil cap for a B-Series and the previous guy had it on a B-Series and it doesn't sit completely flush.Are there differences in these oil caps between the K and B- series?

[SHG_EasyE]

Evan the EP is looking good.Figured you'd help me with this situation.Purchased a Feel's oil cap for a B-Series and the previous guy had it on a B-Series and it doesn't sit completely flush.Are there differences in these oil caps between the K and B- series?

Yup the B and K series caps are totally different. The B series version is too big to fit in the recess on the K VC

[SHG_EasyE]

Thanks for the info, ill def check it out. It has some sleeve over kit on it now. Nothing that looks familiar for sure. Springs feel somewhere in the 400-550 range. Probably some FleaBay kit. :(

Yeah most likely. Def get some good stuff in these asap!

[DrZfInEsT]

Yup the B and K series caps are totally different. The B series version is too big to fit in the recess on the K VC

Damn...Thanks!

[SHG_EasyE]

Gonna have a buttload of new stuff waiting for me when I get home so check back cause there will be tons of updates next week :)

[.colin]

Gonna have a buttload of new stuff waiting for me when I get home so check back cause there will be tons of updates next week :)


woot!

[chiwhitesi]

w00t!!!

[arthur]

Wow your car is truely an inspiration

[gtimportfanatic]

Yo E ma man.. Hurry up n come get this motor yo.. Mad heads plottin on it lol .. Its justsittin at the shop with ur sway bar and shit waitin for you

[SHG_EasyE]

Yo E ma man.. Hurry up n come get this motor yo.. Mad heads plottin on it lol .. Its justsittin at the shop with ur sway bar and shit waitin for you

Wrd Im gonna get back to him on tuesday as soon as I get things figured out for sure. Im def taking that sway bar regardless though!

[SHG_EasyE]

Little update for you guys... Got my Russell braided lines in yesterday :)

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080684.jpg

And some pics of my helmet and my new Des Speed racing gloves my girlfriend got me for my birthday :o

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080686.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080687.jpg

[Sucka]

nice!

[gtimportfanatic]

T spoils you lol.. Good shit tho.. Hit up shurland asap that z1 is callinh u

[SHG_EasyE]

Yeah I gotta call him, I found something else for much cheaper I think im gonna go with. Im gonna call him this evening.

[jamesandrew58]

In for this. Subscribed

[SHG_EasyE]

will have some pics up tonight guys!

[dkid15]

whoa whered you get that helmet?

[SHG_EasyE]

whoa whered you get that helmet?

Its a pyrotect, did the paint and graphics myself :)

[dkid15]

Damn you....

[gtimportfanatic]

yeah he's fuckin talented.. btw.. party at evans house on saturday!!

[SHG_EasyE]

I hear of a possible A2 swap soon

Yessir! Picking it up next weekend :)

Update here before i go to NY for the day...

Finally finished fabbing the second seat bracket. Now all I need to do is refinish them and they can be installed!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4937980014_847bd2019e_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4937979914_d164464ca9_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4937979860_b62cf280a5_b.jpg

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Also, I have machined the calipers a bit to make a little extra room to clear the wheels. Will be refinishing these soon aswell in silver :thumbup:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4937391861_833fb1c933_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4937391787_8b22b99434_b.jpg

[jamesandrew58]

dude, you quoted my post from HT, LOL!

[SHG_EasyE]

dude, you quoted my post from HT, LOL!

Haha I copy and pasted my post from ht! Forgot to take that part out :P

[SHG_EasyE]

Little update!

Picked up this Carbing rear lower tie bar, slightly used with all the original paperwork and stickers :)

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080695.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080696.jpg

Also got this AEM fuel rail that I spent some time cleaning up and polished the faceplate...

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080697.jpg

And one more of the car :msmile:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/4950340908_99da0b4da0_b.jpg

[Jukka]

Nice. I was thinking of gettin a carbing tie bar, sooo perdy.

[sleepy ep3]

Good pieces :bounce:

[jamesandrew58]

nice job on the fuel rail. check up the offer i gave to you on facebook.

[Sucka]

keep up the good work!

[SHG_EasyE]

Thanks guys :)


nice job on the fuel rail. check up the offer i gave to you on facebook.

Yeah man sorry I didnt respond, I saw that but I dont check facebook often so I forgot to get back to you. Thanks for the offer, but money is tight now so after i bring this motor home I have to stop spending on the car for a while...

[jamesandrew58]

if you want i can work out a lower, very low price for you since you helped me out before.

[SHG_EasyE]

if you want i can work out a lower, very low price for you since you helped me out before.

Pmed you :)

[gtimportfanatic]

great ass weekend

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/damion666/EvanEP.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/damion666/DSC00511-1.jpg
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[SHG_EasyE]

Thanks for the pics Dre, was def a good ass time this weekend :)

[/-/O/\/D/\ EP3]

never ceases to amaze me about this car....keep up the good work!!! you oughta come down here @ jersey whenever we have a meet...would love to see your car up close and personal....regards

[jamesandrew58]

did you pick up the motor this past weekend?

[gtimportfanatic]

yeah we did.. omg that thing is mint.. and for the price... yeesh... yeah this car is gonna be something else in a few months... you guys would have to hang out with the kid for one day.. he's the most neatest person i ever met.. he was changing the springrates on the Feels... which lead to him pulling the coilover down to the very last nut, checking for excess play, then cleaning every part before reassembly... dude's nuts, but in a great way...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/damion666/photo-2.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/damion666/photo2-2.jpg

[jamesandrew58]

pics of motor!

[SHG_EasyE]

Pics will be up tomorrow of the motor I forgot to bring my camera to work today :(

[chiwhitesi]

loving the ride as always, this will be a nice track car once you are done with the motor and brakes

[SHG_EasyE]

loving the ride as always, this will be a nice track car once you are done with the motor and brakes

Its a nice track car now! It will just be a great track car when that stuff is done

[SHG_EasyE]

Update fellas!

So I picked up a new motor this past weekend. Its a 2002 K20A2 with 91k miles. As you can see its mint as hell :)

It came out of a totaled Type S, but since all the damage was on the side of the car I was able to take it for a test drive. The motor felt smooth and strong so I ended up getting the full swap at a STEAL - Engine, trans, engine harness, ecu with Hondata reflash, immobilizer and remotes.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080709.jpg

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I also prepped and sprayed the rear bumper support with por15 since it had some surface rust starting ...

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080699.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080700.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080701.jpg

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Threw on another FEEL's sticker also :thumbup:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080713.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080714.jpg

[/-/O/\/D/\ EP3]

let the swap begin!!!! nice pick-up!!!!

[jamesandrew58]

finally getting the swap done. can't wait too see how you prep everything for install. when do you plan on dropping the motor in?

[Andrew]

this car has so much of it's own swag, damn man i love all your updates keep it up dudde! i wish iw asnt a college student so i can be doing these types of projects fml lol

[SHG_EasyE]

let the swap begin!!!! nice pick-up!!!!


finally getting the swap done. can't wait too see how you prep everything for install. when do you plan on dropping the motor in?

Thanks guys! Im going to start refreshing the motor soon, but it wont be ready to go in till probably next summer. There are alot of things I want for it before it goes in and I wont put it in until it's just right :msmile:


this car has so much of it's own swag, damn man i love all your updates keep it up dudde! i wish iw asnt a college student so i can be doing these types of projects fml lol

Thanks man, I have to wash her and take some pictures of the new stance. It looks so much better now with the front a little lower, the rear a touch higher and theres a bit more front camber. Just looks 100% proper now :)

Dont sweat college man its tough while youre there but its more important than any car stuff you could be doing!

[Ba82Ep3]

Grats on the pickup! Give that engine a real good once over, and take your time with it. Its easiest to do it right, and do it right now while its out of the car. If i ever buy another second hand engine... it will get torn down to the crank. I stopped at the crank on my k24a1, but did everything else the first rebuild. This time its everything.

[Andrew]

Thanks man, I have to wash her and take some pictures of the new stance. It looks so much better now with the front a little lower, the rear a touch higher and theres a bit more front camber. Just looks 100% proper now :)

Dont sweat college man its tough while youre there but its more important than any car stuff you could be doing!

haha foreals dude i know what you're saying. im trying to get in and out of college as quickly as i can and get a real job to get started in life early. damn though the motor wont be in until next summer? think us ephatchers can sway you to drop it in earlier? hahaha jk

[dkid15]

Finally your swapping!! Your gonna love the added power, I went through my 205's fuzion zri pretty quick. Cant wait to get 245's up front to see what its like to actually have traction.

[SHG_EasyE]

Yeah the head is getting alot of work... Mill, port match, polish valves, valve seals, valve job, and valve guides (if necessary) Block is going to get rings, all new seals, and whatever else it may need after i inspect clearances.

[gtimportfanatic]

guess ill b making alot more trips to mass this winter

[o2ep3]

damn so jealous i need a swap

[SHG_EasyE]

guess ill b making alot more trips to mass this winter

wrd :)

[SHG_EasyE]

Little update here...

Got the brackets primed and wetsanded with 400 and also sprayed the 1st coat of epoxy paint on them. Ill have pictures of them completed tomorrow night :)

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080717.jpg

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And a random shot of our S2000 chillen in the trailer :o

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5007989217_6f57cbced7_b.jpg

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Also me and the GF are gonna be washing and detailing the Civic and her new MRS so Ill throw some shots up of that tonight also :thumbup:

[Chinitodenj]

looks amazing

[gtimportfanatic]

She needs to kswap that badboy lol

[Sucka]

keep it up!

[SHG_EasyE]

A couple pictures as we were wrapping up washing and waxing the cars yesterday...

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080721.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080722.jpg

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After the detailing sesh we went out and took some shots... Notice the new stance :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5011606048_e5c1d9f5be_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5011002735_2c2e091117_b.jpg

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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5011605910_088e44bfe4_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5011605562_0bb73e764b_b.jpg

[SHG_EasyE]

So guys, the update weve all been waiting for! lol.

I finally finished the seat brackets and they came out sooo legit :)

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080765.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080764.jpg

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I also got one of the calipers refreshed... They got completely disassembled, bead blasted, masked, and sprayed with 2000 degree ceramic paint. A custom stoptech logo will be going on them soon, Just need to get a die cut mask for it.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080762.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080761.jpg

[02TWSI]

The stance of this car is perfect, no low offsets. No RWD setup...Just pure FWD fitment.

[tlikethedrink]

NICE. any plans for the MRS? i considered one of these at one point. didnt want to go from a rag top to another rag top... i had a gst spyder.

[.colin]

looking fresh!

[2k3hatchie]

God, this car is sick...

[SHG_EasyE]

The stance of this car is perfect, no low offsets. No RWD setup...Just pure FWD fitment.

Thanks man, it was exactly what I was going for. Only one way to set it up for me :)


NICE. any plans for the MRS? i considered one of these at one point. didnt want to go from a rag top to another rag top... i had a gst spyder.

Oh yeah, lots of plans. Already got a few tid bits on it and she just bought a top speed exhaust :thumbu:


God, this car is sick...

thanks!

[dkid15]

Yeah dude this thing is beautiful. Forgot you got the BBK. Looks sick.

[chiwhitesi]

Oh yeah, lots of plans. Already got a few tid bits on it and she just bought a top speed exhaust :thumbu:


Link to exhaust?

[SHG_EasyE]

Link to exhaust?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvIlOwQRpV4

[johnkimble]

The stance of this car is perfect, no low offsets. No RWD setup...Just pure FWD fitment.

yes and thank god. perfection

[02TWSI]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvIlOwQRpV4

very interesting!

[maksym]

Great work man!
With this stance, how many inches are you dropped?

[SHG_EasyE]

Great work man!
With this stance, how many inches are you dropped?

Not sure, probably close to 3 inches

[gtimportfanatic]

ahh the DD parkin lot.. i knew it would make for a good shoot spot.. we still need an official shoot yo.... next time im down

[SHG_EasyE]

ahh the DD parkin lot.. i knew it would make for a good shoot spot.. we still need an official shoot yo.... next time im down

It was actually the thorndike building lot, you pass it comin into the city but idk if you noticed it. Def a legit spot though! So me and the GF are thinkin about comin to CT monday after next to look at decks and pick up that swaybar :)

[gtimportfanatic]

if thats the 4th.. its my bday.. that be perfect

[SHG_EasyE]

if thats the 4th.. its my bday.. that be perfect

Yup the 4th... you got plans?

[gtimportfanatic]

not really bro.. i think i'm just gonna be partying all weekend

[NuSchule]

Always eager for updates...

[jamesandrew58]

he has updates on his HT thread

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2748948&page=22

[Sucka]

Do you know this guy?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf0g5Y4Yd_s

[SHG_EasyE]

Do you know this guy?



No but Ive seen that video before, pretty sick!


So here are some updates Ive been slacking on posting up here...

Refreshed the muffler since the paint I used before burned off at the track.

Popped it off....

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080768.jpg

Washed it with soap and water then re polished the tips...

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080767.jpg

resprayed with hight temp BBQ paint...

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080769.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080770.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080771.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080774.jpg

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Next up is the Spoon engine damper I picked up about a week ago...

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080775.jpg

Since I got a DC5 version which mounts to the factory strut tower bar studs I had to make a custom bracket for the EP3 which doesnt have those mounts.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080776.jpg

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All bolted up!

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080777.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080778.jpg

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This car looks so goddamn tasty :)

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080782.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080783.jpg

[o2ep3]

looks so sick. how do you like the ride with the 17's. im looking for a new set of track wheels cant deside if i want 16's or 17's

[.colin]

looking sick as usual man

[Sucka]

oh ok yeah its a sick video. I like the video quality.

[SHG_EasyE]

looks so sick. how do you like the ride with the 17's. im looking for a new set of track wheels cant deside if i want 16's or 17's

I love the 17's. Upsides of 17s are looks (in my opinion) and wheel/tire size selection. Only downside is that tires will be a little more expensive than 16's


looking sick as usual man

Thanks colin!

[gtimportfanatic]

wait til u see big Orange on sunday

[JaydmEp3]

Looking good man. Clean n simple. =)

[SHG_EasyE]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1320/5100397455_ed257b3d48_b.jpg

[Kerby]

I see a head popping up.... hahahahaha

[o2ep3]

your car is so sick i love popping in to see updates and any pics

[gtimportfanatic]

lets get ur swap in so i can go turbo and not feel guilty lol.. i can get my all motor addiction from rides in ur car lol..

[SHG_EasyE]

I see a head popping up.... hahahahaha

Haha yeah thats mike pressing the brakes for the red backround lol


your car is so sick i love popping in to see updates and any pics

Thanks dude! I promise to have some updates soon. Just been real busy riding and working on the new bike :)


lets get ur swap in so i can go turbo and not feel guilty lol.. i can get my all motor addiction from rides in ur car lol..

Haha man thats not gonna be for a whiiiiiillllleeee. The stuff i want to do to it before it goes in will take some time to save up for.

[SHG_EasyE]

Some new pics guys! Stayed after work the other day to shoot the cars for some advertising were working on for the shop. Thanks to my buddy Mike who owns the Mugen for the pictures... Only thing new with the car is the windshield banner. Im still waiting on the graphics to be cut for it.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1332/5160373736_286a04ef72_z.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1334/5159770595_1aaca0fd6b_z.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1130/5159770523_b4d40ca1c1_z.jpg

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http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1263/5160373328_af53223e54_z.jpg

[maksym]

Clean as always!!!

[SHG_EasyE]

Finally something new to update the thread with...

Ive been working on the dash blockoff/start button plate the last couple of days and its most of the way done. Im still waiting on the start button. As soon as that comes I can bore the hole for it to sit in and spray the carbon with satin clear.

Heres a comparison between the first version and the second version. I wasnt happy with how the fist one (top) had a slight gap under the cup holder, so you can see where I marked it and added a little ridge to the new version (bottom).

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080808.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080809.jpg

Mocked up in the car:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080806.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080807.jpg

[ep3moschini]

saturday. . . (insert thumbs up here)

[SHG_EasyE]

So after some test fitting I decided I wanted a little reinforcement where there is nothing supporting the back of the plate. To strengthen it up I added a section of extra stiff wood core carbon and glued it on with some black urethane.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080811.jpg

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I also picked up the relay I need and the start button came in aswell. Im so excited to have the oem pigtail with it!

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/sohonda_garage/P1080812.jpg

[gtimportfanatic]

sicknasssttyyy