Feb. 17, 2012
This isn't a show off thread, just a build journal where I can document my progress. While it won't fit most people's ideal of an EP, I can guarantee you it will be quite different.
edit 12/26/12; I will edit the first six posts often so the basics will be readilly available. Updates will be marked with the date and in bold.
I'll probably jot notes to myself on here,too. Bear with me.
Anticipate slow going as my paying job is preceded by my being a caregiver to an ailing family member. Bear with me.
edit 12/25/12; been writing this every now and then over the past months and have found some contradictions due to the different times I've added stuff. Bear with me.
GOALS:
to build EP to highest handling levels while still being an efficient, dependable, and, uh, comfortable daily driver;
2100 - 2250 lbs. (-525 lbs. to -675 max)
1.1? -1.2? gs cornering on Toyo RA1 245/45/16s, ? gs on 275/35/15 Hoosiers?
12lbs/1whp, K20A3, 10lbs./1whp, K24
40+ mpg, K24 and overdrive 6th gear
body - 6" shorter, flared for larger tires and wider track
Improved aero efficiency, including undertray, to help offset performance mods
CURRENT SPECS
Stock 136whp, 17.28 lbs/whp (stock is 20.4)
Edit, 1/14; 148-150 whp approx., 15.7 lbs/whp
AEM 2.5" Cai with 4" Spectre cone filter, 6"x6.75"
Hondata Reflash.
Kosei T1R 16x8.5", 37 mm offset, 5mm spacers, rear
Edit, 10/13; 10mm hubcentric spacers all around
Kumho Ecsta XS 225/50/16
(Edit (2/27/13); Dunlop's new ZII 225/45s coming soon)
edit; nope, Toyo RA1 245/45/16s arrive 7/9/13.
7/13 Toyo RA1 245/45/16s up front, Kumhos rear for now.
Koni Yellow customed for more travel, GNC with Swift springs, 336# front/ Eibach, 515# rear (why so low 336/515? see SUSPENSION below)
9/1/13; Hotchkis camber plates reversed for caster and extended for more travel, caster unknown.Approx. 4* Custom caster plate coming.
Type R front lcas
Type R front and rear sways
Camber bolts, rear adjustable camber arms, etc.
R chassis stiffeners (don't have all yet)
Odyssey 680 battery, 13 lbs.
Edit, 9/1; 2.4 lb. lithium Iron (not ion) battery!
Corbeau FX-1, 20 lbs., no passenger seat (usually)
Custom Wilwoods, -15 lbs., Wilwood pads similar to Hawk HP Plus, a little more grip and dirtier!
3/31/13; 2430 lbs.
5/26/13; 2400 lbs.
6/29/13; 2385
9/1/13; 2350, -425, -100 minimum to go (close!).
1/15/14; 2330 approx.
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