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    Rasy's '03 NHBP - Dallas, TX

    Hey guys, I don't post much, but I figured I would re-create a member's ride since my previous one was lost in the second site crash.

    I've owned the car (2nd owner) for the better half of 10 years since 2005. At the time all the car had was H&R Sport Springs, a GReddy Evo2 and Infinity References rear speakers. I haven't extensively modded it, mechanically anyways, since it's my first and only car. The community is definitely tight-knit and close, but very knowledgeable and willing to help. I wish I would have started a build thread when I got the car -- I guess I'll start now!

    My goal is to increase track time on the weekends, probably boost it down sometime down the road, but keep all the creature comforts of a reliable daily. Anyways, here she is in her current state:





    Older pics:

















    Exterior:

    04-05 Depo Headlights
    02-03 CTR Taillights
    Type-R Replica Spoiler
    CTR Front and Rear Badge
    CTR Sideskirts
    CTR Rear Bumper w/ lip
    CTR Facelift Bumper w/ lip
    CTR Front Re-bar
    Modified USDM Rear re-bar
    JS2K Berlina Black Keyhole Covers
    ITR Sidemarkers
    Autoventshade Visors
    Thule 400XT Bicycle Rack w/ 2121 Fit Kit and 593 front wheel carrier (Not pictured at the moment)

    Interior:

    Buddy Club Short Shifter
    RSX Steering Wheel with CorSport Red H Decal
    JDM Coin Holder
    CTR Shift Boot
    CTR Cupholders
    Spoon Sports Shift Knob
    CorSport Aluminum Shifter Base and Cable Bushings
    A118 Dashcam (front) / DVR-207 Dashcam (rear)
    ProClip phone mount
    Pioneer Headunit
    Infinity References Rear Speakers
    10" JL Audio Subwoofer
    EP3-R 30th Anniversary Seats (Not Pictured)
    Automatic OBD Reader

    Engine:

    Mugen DC5-Spec Intake
    Tanabe Medalion Touring Catback
    Random Technology Hi-Flow Catalytic Converter
    JS2K Oil Drain Valve Adapter

    Suspension:

    -2.5° front / -2.1° rear
    Meyle Tie Rods
    Hawk HPS Brake Pads
    4 x SPC camber bolts front / 2 x SPC camber rear arms
    Cusco 25mm Rear Sway Bar
    DC Sports Titatnium Strut Bar
    06 RSX Type-S 5-Lug Conversion
    Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers with radial bearing and Swift Springs upgrade
    17x9 +35 Enkei RPF1
    245/40/17 Michelin Super Sport Tires

    Sidelined items:

    CorSport Ver. 2 Endlinks (they clunk!)
    02-03 Headlights Retrofitted with FX Projectors and E55 Shrouds (hi-beams don't work)
    04-05 CTR Replica Taillights
    02-03 Mudguards
    USDM Yellow Fog Lights

    Previous Mods (when I slowly parted it out a couple of years ago and regret selling most):

    AEM CAI
    Injen 3" CAI (Ver. 2) with Hydroshield
    GReddy Evo2 Catback
    D3 V-Brace
    CTR 22mm Rear Sway
    Replica Type-R Lip Kit
    05-06 RSX Type-S Front Leather Seats
    H&R Sport Springs (2" Drop, slightly more since springs sag)
    Tokico D-Spec Struts
    Seibon Mugen-Style CF Spoiler painted NHBP
    Wheelsets: Black and Polished 16x7 +40 Rota Slipstreams, 16x7 Bronze Konig Heliums, 16x8 +25 Varrstoen V4 Wheels, 16x7 Enkei RS+M, 15x5.5 Mini Cooper R81 Holie, 17x8 +38 Evo IX BBS MR Wheels (Summer) 17x8 +38 Evo 8 Enkeis (Daily)

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    O yea in digging it

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    You got it, DUDE ! soquel1's Avatar
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    NHBP's unite !

    Car looks amazing. That front would be immaculate with shaved bumper lights.

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    Time to polish those caps with Meg's trusty 105/205 and a PC 7424XP combo.







    The worst cosmetic damage of the wheels:





    I plasti dipped them white (no pics yet). Undecided if I want to use these as daily beaters or dedicated track wheels.

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    Aww yea they going to look good. Stinks that white gets dirty fast

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    One small pic update of what came in:


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    Installed all the pending mods . Will need to take new photos soon, in the meantime, here is another teaser:


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    Looking good man

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    Nice

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    damn! clean AF nhbp! diggin it man xD

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    FA500s installed along with the latest wheels and '06 Type-S 5-lug setup. Big upgrades all around. A few observations:

    - 10kg f / 12 kg r is very soft and doable for daily when paired with Swift springs. They weren't joking about the amazing ride quality. Knowing this, I probably would have gone with a more aggressive setup like 14/16 if I could start over again.

    - Bigger rotors from the front Type-S help quite a bit, what the EP3s should have came with in the beginning.

    - First time having coilovers. Actually having the car at a decent height where the control arms are flat and having more travel makes a world of a difference. I'm officially done with stance and ready to return to beefiness and functionality.

    Also, is there any way to turn off the automatic image resizing?

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    speedlab.net monjarassi's Avatar
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    Deff looks diff with new wheels

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    Thanks guys. I'm still shopping around for a second set of wheels. I want to keep one set to daily and the other as track wheels. Not sure which route I want to go with these wheels.

    Also, since it's well underway for fall rains, I decided to remove my CAI and install the stock intake for the moment.




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    Ended up removing the white since it's such a difficult color to take care of.

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    Too bad about the white wheels. A very clean build - good job!

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