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I think it also might be hard to see the whole wheel because of the chrome lip. I was looking on H-T and most 15 inchers look fine, but it depends on the design. PB, could you post up a side pic of your car so I can see what those RPF-1s look like?
 
Keef
I think it also might be hard to see the whole wheel because of the chrome lip. I was looking on H-T and most 15 inchers look fine, but it depends on the design. PB, could you post up a side pic of your car so I can see what those RPF-1s look like?
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As sad as it may seem, I don't have any side pics of my car with those wheels. I may have had some on my old computer, but it's all gone now.


As for 15 inch wheels, go outside and look at your car. Does it look fine to you?

EDIT: This should help keef.

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1511543&page=1

EDIT #2: As you might notice. Sometimes they look like crap, other times they look fine. I think high offsets on over 16inch enkei rpf1 does something screwy with the wheels. Theres a Miata in GTP with them and the first civic in the thread has 16's. They look kind of weird IMO, As if the spokes stick out more.

EDIT #3: On my car they look basically like this:
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Thanks PB, now I know which wheels I'm going to get...

Speaking of which, I think I'm going to get the rims and tires before I lower this thing. It already handles fabulously despite the crappy tires on the stock wheels. But I think I'd rather lower it eventually than put some big ARBs on because ARBs don't gain you lots of negative camber or make your car look badass.
 
15"s too small on a Civic? Thats like saying 20"s are too small on a Hummer. It all depends on your suspension set up and tire. Performance in mind, I think the best thing for you would be a set of 15"s. Since you seem to be more "go-ish" than "show-ish", I'd be heading down that route IMO.
 
Keef
Thanks PB, now I know which wheels I'm going to get...

Speaking of which, I think I'm going to get the rims and tires before I lower this thing. It already handles fabulously despite the crappy tires on the stock wheels. But I think I'd rather lower it eventually than put some big ARBs on because ARBs don't gain you lots of negative camber or make your car look badass.
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I think thats a good idea, although the last part I don't get. Why would you not want your car too look badass?

You lowered your car last time, this time try a different route, like wheels and tires. I think you'll find the performance gain to be much higher than the suspension.
 
Perfect Balance
I think thats a good idea, although the last part I don't get. Why would you not want your car too look badass?

You lowered your car last time, this time try a different route, like wheels and tires. I think you'll find the performance gain to be much higher than the suspension.
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I mean that I'd rather lower it because it looks badass than do ARBs because they don't make anything look badass.

It's going to drive me nuts saving for the wheels and tires, but it should only take me about 2 months. After I get everyone paid off, of course...

Looks like I'll be slaying the dragon with a set of RPF1s and G-Force Sports. Oh and new brakes. Brembo slotted, zinc-plated discs and whatever pads. The fact that I already have the rear pads will save me like $45.
 
Keef
I mean that I'd rather lower it because it looks badass than do ARBs because they don't make anything look badass.

It's going to drive me nuts saving for the wheels and tires, but it should only take me about 2 months. After I get everyone paid off, of course...

Looks like I'll be slaying the dragon with a set of RPF1s and G-Force Sports. Oh and new brakes. Brembo slotted, zinc-plated discs and whatever pads. The fact that I already have the rear pads will save me like $45.
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I would get Satisfied Gransport 5 pads. They take a few turns to warm up, but you know they aren't going to be overheating on you.
 
My rears are Satisfied. From Tire Rack.

Apparently ceramic pads are recommended and/or stock material. I don't remember that warning for the Sol, and I believe both cars have the same brakes.

Looks like I will be getting the Satisfied pads for the front. Forty-seven dollars is pretty good, and the pads offer plenty of performance. But meh, I forgot these are so expensive. That's why I didn't get them for the Sol, lol.
 
Anyone here have experience hollowing out a catalytic converter? My buddy did it to his Spec V and said all you need is a screw driver and a hammer. :lol: Lawd, I hope I don't bust holes in it!
 
Keef
Anyone here have experience hollowing out a catalytic converter? My buddy did it to his Spec V and said all you need is a screw driver and a hammer. :lol: Lawd, I hope I don't bust holes in it!
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Or you could cut the flanges, take the rest to the recycler as cats go for a decent amount. Just get another pipe and use the flanges... boom instant test pipe for free. Might even pocket a few bucks.
 
Only if your state requires you to get emission tested. Even then, just throw your cat back on before you go for the test and you'll be fine. :D 👍
 
Wooo everything came off and nothing broke. All is well. It sounds a little funny because of the raspy turbulence going across the ripples in the walls of the cat, and it certainly smells like there's no cat. :lol: All the VTEC seems to kick a little harder than it used to. The changeover is more like a K engine now.

Oh, and my check engine light will be on forever until I get one of those O2 replacement things that mimics the signal of an O2 sensor to fool the computer into thinking everything is working right. My tech buddy says they're illegal to manufacture, but seeing as real test pipes have bungs for O2 sensors (which would of course throw the code) there's obviously a way around it. Any tips?
 
Keef
Wooo everything came off and nothing broke. All is well. It sounds a little funny because of the raspy turbulence going across the ripples in the walls of the cat, and it certainly smells like there's no cat. :lol: All the VTEC seems to kick a little harder than it used to. The changeover is more like a K engine now.

Oh, and my check engine light will be on forever until I get one of those O2 replacement things that mimics the signal of an O2 sensor to fool the computer into thinking everything is working right. My tech buddy says they're illegal to manufacture, but seeing as real test pipes have bungs for O2 sensors (which would of course throw the code) there's obviously a way around it. Any tips?
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Aaaaannnd that's why you should have bought/made a test pipe. Then you could slap on your cat anytime you take the car for inspection.
 
Keef
We don't have an inspection in Ohio anymore.
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Same with Michigan; No emissions inspections.

And if MIL Eliminators were illegal to manufacture/distribute, they wouldn't be advertised; just do a bit of looking around. You'll find em.

Oh, and this is why I love "stupid" engine management (OBDI or aftermarket).


~Kyle
 
OBD2 on this car isn't too awful bad. It doesn't cause me many problems. What I hate is electronic assist for things like brakes and steering, and the newer cars that seem to have a computer to everything and which all talk to each other. That's annoying. I just have one little flat box under my carpet.
 
Keef
OBD2 on this car isn't too awful bad. It doesn't cause me many problems. What I hate is electronic assist for things like brakes and steering, and the newer cars that seem to have a computer to everything and which all talk to each other. That's annoying. I just have one little flat box under my carpet.
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I just don't like the forced-on emissions BS.

Ah, whatever.

Say, did you know you can reprogram old, early-90's GM computers? Hehehehehe.

And agreed on the assist BS. You realize all the 'safety' equipment we have on today's cars actually makes people worse drivers? People figure "Oh, I've got 18.5 airbags, ABS and steering that avoids wrecks for me. I can do 90 on the freeway without endangering anyone."

It's sad.

~Kyle
 
Well, drat. Having just now gotten curious and opened the Gran Sport rear pads I ordered two months ago I was surprised to find pads that are bigger than the whole damn caliper! Looks like I'll have to send them back to Tire Rack...
 
Keef
Well, drat. Having just now gotten curious and opened the Gran Sport rear pads I ordered two months ago I was surprised to find pads that are bigger than the whole damn caliper! Looks like I'll have to send them back to Tire Rack...
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Maybe they are a front set, and that way you paid the price of a rear set (which I assume is less), and now you can save even more money buy just buying a rear set instead of buying a front set.
 
Rotary Junkie
I just don't like the forced-on emissions BS.

Ah, whatever.

Say, did you know you can reprogram old, early-90's GM computers? Hehehehehe.

And agreed on the assist BS. You realize all the 'safety' equipment we have on today's cars actually makes people worse drivers? People figure "Oh, I've got 18.5 airbags, ABS and steering that avoids wrecks for me. I can do 90 on the freeway without endangering anyone."

It's sad.

~Kyle
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lol at .5 of an airbag. I dont think its the fact that car's are becoming safer being the reason for people driving faster, i think its more the way cars are now designed to make you feel like your only doing 30 when in fact your doing 60. With most old car's you can certainly feel the speed, with the low cowl heights and less noise reduction materials. Also new car's are generally more torquey, and its much easier to accidentally speed. Especially because you can rarely hear the cars engine.

My 20 y/o civic sounds and feels like its doing mach 10 coming out of the driveway.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Steve.
 
Perfect Balance
Maybe they are a front set, and that way you paid the price of a rear set (which I assume is less), and now you can save even more money buy just buying a rear set instead of buying a front set.
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Merry frickin' Christmas.

Tire Rack sent me the pads for a Suburban. Or something.
 

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