December 2009 - Honda Tuning Magazine - Table of Contents

December 2009 issue's Table of Contents. - Honda Tuning Magazine



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1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - The Underdogs (As Usual)

We reflect on what went well and what didn't with our entry in the Castrol Syntec Top Car Challenge.When a casting call went out earlier this year in search of the perfect car to represent Honda Tuning magazine, a major decision had to be made. We could find the highest-dollar, most hardcore force-fed monster to compete against the other magazines, or we could choose a car more in touch with our readers. Now don't get me wrong, we love well-built powerhouses with high dollar one-of-a-kind mods just as much as the next guy. But the reality is most of us don't have the money to buy even half of what those cars run around with. With Loi's Song's Sportcar Motion-built Civic, you have mostly off-the-shelf parts, with a motor combo that a large number of Honda fans can build themselves. Unlike many shops, they don't keep any secrets; they'll tell you exactly what they're running, why they think it works well, and how to get your hands on it. The K-series motor is now a staple of the Honda community, and we wanted to see what it could do against high-level competition. When we featured the white hatchback (Aug issue), it was sporting a shiny new Kraftwerks Rotrex supercharger, making over 400whp. During initial track testing, cooling and efficiency became a serious problem. The solution would be a custom intercooler and radiator setup, but, with so little time before the competition, the Sportcar crew decided to drop the forced induction altogether. This of course made a major impact on power output but insured that the car would run cool even with desert track temperatures. Now if you're slapping your forehead wondering why we'd enter a competition with a severe disadvantage right from the start, we understand completely. But think of it this way: with the Sportcar Motion Civic running naturally, it truly is representative of the majority of K-swap owners that track their cars. Here's a breakdown of some of the categories along with ways we could have improved our overall standing. These aren't excuses by any means, but rather lessons on how to be that much better in the future.inline_mediumwraptextright31135800/features/htup_0912_1994_honda_civic_cx_hatchback_loi_songshtup_0 912_01_o+loi_songs_1994_honda_civic_cx_hatchback+right. jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Sportcar Motion - Honda Tuning Magazine


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Honda Tuning Photographer Search - Oh Snaps

We're looking for a few good photographers. Do you have what it takes?Work For HT...Sort Of
The Great Honda Tuning Photog Search
Think you've got what it takes to shoot a feature for Honda Tuning magazine? All it takes is that winning submission to Honda Tuning's official Oh Snaps! photo contest and you could be on your way to a life of automotive fortune and fame...or at least have the chance to shoot a Civic and get paid for it. Read on for contest rules and details.inline_mediumwraptextrightKayvon Beigali31139451/features/htup_0912_honda_tuning_photographer_searchhtup_0912_03_ o+honda_tuning_photographer_search+integra_by_kayvon_be lgali.jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: Honda Tuning Photographer Search - Photo Contest - Honda Tuning Magazine

Photo Gallery: Honda Tuning Photographer Search - Photo Contest - Honda Tuning Magazine


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Password:JDM and Other New Performance Products - Adult Toys

Check out the latest performance parts like the Password:JDM PowerChamber Intake.Shifting And Heavy Breathing
Password:JDM has been on the cutting edge of the Honda movement for years now, with absolutely no signs of slowing down. They've just released this ergonomically balanced shift knob made of aircraft-grade 6061, which has been anodized for a clean look and a lifetime of usage. Weighing in at 6.1oz, the knob fills the gap between other shift knobs that are usually too light, or too heavy. To get a truly unique look, the top of the shift knob incorporates a threaded opening for Password's colored washer kit.inline_mediumwraptextright31155006/features/htup_0912_password_jdm_intake_new_performance_productsh tup_0912_02_o+password_jdm_intake_chamber_and_other_new _performance_products+password_jdm_shift_knob.jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: Password:JDM and Other New Performance Products - Hondata FlashPro - Honda Tuning Magazine

Photo Gallery: Password:JDM and Other New Performance Products - Hondata FlashPro - Honda Tuning Magazine


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2008 Honda Fit, Honda S2000, and Acura Integra GS-R - Grassroots

Show us your ride whether its finished or just getting started.We'll Make You Famous
Want to get your car in Honda Tuning's Grassroots? Email your photography to: editorial@hondatuningmagazine.com


Photo Gallery: 2008 Honda Fit, Honda S2000, and Acura Integra GS-R - Reader's Rides - Honda Tuning Magazine


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1991 Honda CRX Si - Life Obstacles

Once a Honda, always a Honda, at least in this case.Ramon Briones shouldn't own a CRX. And he never should have built the one he's got. Chances are you wouldn't if your first one was left to collectively rot in body shops for nearly two years, was broken into, and was finally stolen. But you're not Ramon.inline_mediumwraptextright26920600/features/htup_0912_1991_honda_crx_sihtup_0912_01_o+1991_honda_cr x_si+front_left.jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: 1991 Honda CRX Si - HASport Engine Mounts - Honda Tuning Magazine

Photo Gallery: 1991 Honda CRX Si - HASport Engine Mounts - Honda Tuning Magazine


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Honda Civic GX, Acura ZDX and More Car News - Shakedown

Check up on the latest car industry news here.Clean Livin'
If you live in Utah, congratulations, your state has just been named the third in the country that will begin selling the all-new Civic GX natural gas vehicle on a retail basis.inline_mediumwraptextright26932942/news/htup_0912_honda_civic_gx_acura_zdxhtup_0912_02_o+honda_ civic_gx_acura_zdx_and_more+natural_gas_pump.jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: Honda Civic GX, Acura ZDX and More Car News - Toda Racing North American Distributor - Honda Tuning Magazine


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Honda FCX Clarity - Honda's Natural Gas Vehicle

Will the FCX Clarity live up to its expectations?Ahead Of The Curve
When it comes to alternative fuel vehicles, Honda has always taken a lead role in research and development. In the late '90s, with the introduction of the hybrid electric-powered Insight, as well as the announcement of the Civic GX natural gas vehicle making headlines, the Honda name became synonymous with creating low-to-zero-emissions vehicles. Though sporty offerings like the S2000 and Civic Si were still brought to the table, there's no denying that the automaker has its sights set on clean-burning vehicles for their loyal fan base. The FCX Clarity is in fact, a culmination of those ten years. They now hold the title of producing the world's first hydrogen-powered vehicle produced from the ground up, rather than a modified existing platform; a feat that many would consider far too risky with such and unsure future in public interest.inline_mediumwraptextright26850709/features/htup_0912_honda_fcx_clarityhtup_0912_01_o+honda_fcx_cla rity+right.jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: Honda FCX Clarity - Hydrogen Fuel Cell - Honda Tuning Magazine

Photo Gallery: Honda FCX Clarity - Hydrogen Fuel Cell - Honda Tuning Magazine


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1991 Honda CRX - Exhaust Notes

Read the questions and comments the readers have for Honda expert Ryan Basseri, featuring one regarding a 1991 Honda CRX.Questions Answered By Honda Expert, Ryan Basseri Of Rywire www.rywire.com


Photo Gallery: 1991 Honda CRX - Ryan Basseri - Honda Tuning Magazine


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2000 Honda Civic Type R - Road Trip

Some people will travel any distance for the right deal.When it comes to hard to find parts, tuners are a bloodthirsty bunch. If you're not quick to pull the trigger on those rare offset BBSs, they'll be gone before you can even check your account balance. Matt Tucker of Fayetteville, Tennessee, is a fast draw, and when a legit 2000 CTR popped up for sale, the eager enthusiast wasted no time. One catch...the car was located in Los Angeles, while Matt resides in Tennessee.inline_mediumwraptextright26925511/features/htup_0912_2000_honda_civic_type_rhtup_0912_01_o+2000_ho nda_civic_type_r+front.jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: 2000 Honda Civic Type R - Recaro SRD Seats - Honda Tuning Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2000 Honda Civic Type R - Recaro SRD Seats - Honda Tuning Magazine


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2005 Honda Civic LX - Accomplishment

Check out this K20A2 powered Civic EM2.Purchasing a specific car involves a lot of external factors. Sometimes the price is right, sometimes credit is approved, and sometimes people grow tired of certain vehicles and their doomed fate. It made sense that Mike Reid, out of Wilton, Connecticut, purchased a Honda, which he has always liked for their light weight and body styles. His previously used VW Golf consumed three transmissions, one exhaust, and had multiple wiring issues in the six months he owned the car. To rid the nightmares, Mike purchased a brand new 2005 Honda Civic LX and began a four-year journey that he would share with his family and close friends. He also threw $30,000 down along the path in case he needed to find his way back.inline_mediumwraptextright26930533/features/htup_0912_2005_honda_civic_lxhtup_0912_01_o+2005_honda_ civic_lx+front.jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: 2005 Honda Civic LX - K20A2 Engine - Honda Tuning Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2005 Honda Civic LX - K20A2 Engine - Honda Tuning Magazine


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Project AP1 2001 Honda S2000 - Wrenchin'

Our S2K gets a much needed facelift with parts from APR Performance and Seibon."Yellow Jacket" Aero & Cooling
In the first installment of Project AP1, I picked out a set of wheels, tires, and coilovers, and paid a visit to Evasive Motorsports where they rolled the factory fenders, and properly aligned the car. The fresh handling, without question, increased the car's fun factor ten fold. The next order of business was to add a little aero to the equation while increasing cooling efficiency; still retaining a clean and aggressive overall look. Here's how it went down:inline_mediumwraptextright31166022/tech/htup_0910_project_ap1_2001_honda_s2000htup_0910_02_o+pr oject_ap1_2001_honda_s2000+hood_vent.jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: Project AP1 2001 Honda S2000 - Seibon Carbon Fiber Hood - Honda Tuning Magazine

Photo Gallery: Project AP1 2001 Honda S2000 - Seibon Carbon Fiber Hood - Honda Tuning Magazine


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1997 Honda Civic Hatchback V6 - Hot Rod Mentality

It was bound to happen sometime.After numerous garage swaps, this Canadian Civic owner finally found the power he was in search of.


Photo Gallery: 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback V6 - Acura CL-S J32A2 Engine - Honda Tuning Magazine

Photo Gallery: 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback V6 - Acura CL-S J32A2 Engine - Honda Tuning Magazine


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1994 Honda Del Sol S - The Beater

After selling his EF Civic, Fred knew he was missing something.Ferd Natividad's 1994 Honda Del Sol S Anyone who has ever built a project car that has reached any amount of success will promise the next project will be even better. The hunger just doesn't die. If you build a car and it ends up in a magazine, then you definitely have to come back even stronger than before. It's often hard to pinpoint why, though it could be attributed to pride. Maybe you just want to prove to yourself that it wasn't a fluke. Either way, the thirst to create never really goes away. Nobody wants to be a one-hit wonder. If you can produce hits, why not keep going? There's no such thing as true satisfaction when it comes to building Hondas; people are always striving to do more or change something up. If you run out of something to do to your car, more than likely, it's time to move on to something else. Even the person who says "I'm just going to enjoy my car now" is still tinkering with something here and there.inline_mediumwraptextright26923750/features/htup_0912_1994_honda_del_sol_shtup_0912_01_o+1994_honda _del_sol_s+driver_side_rolling.jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: 1994 Honda Del Sol S - J's Racing SPL Header - Honda Tuning Magazine

Photo Gallery: 1994 Honda Del Sol S - J's Racing SPL Header - Honda Tuning Magazine


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Acura NSX - Road Rage

Editor Aaron Bonk talks about the Acura NSX and how it has influenced Honda enthusiast all over the world."Oh my God! I've never seen a Ferrari up close before," the child-like barista says to me as I walk into Starbucks, half paying attention to her as I try my best to ignore the eight-dollar apple fritter.


Photo Gallery: Acura NSX - Editor Aaron Bonk - Honda Tuning Magazine


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