***Spec R's first build thread ever!***

[dj02]

Originally Posted by Spec R haha thanks man. are you good at finding phantom squeaks? i need 2nd set of ears/eyes. i have a high frequency squeak thats driving me nuts. oh, what kind of squeak?

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[white_n_slow]

I can imagine you don't listen to the stereo loud enough. I can't even imagine singling out a specific annoying noise in my civic, much less my bucket. :o

[Spec R]

Originally Posted by white_n_slow

I can imagine you don't listen to the stereo loud enough. I can't even imagine singling out a specific annoying noise in my civic, much less my bucket. :o

I can tolerate a lot of noise in my cars, as long as I know what they are..

If its something thats untreatable, I'll just deal with it and turn the stereo up, thats probably why the 240sx has the louder stereo

[Spec R]

update: I've made up my mind with situation...pics should be up soon within my build thread

[reno96teg]

if you're looking to save a buck, search junkyards and find a bumper in good condition of the same color. then just buff it back to life.

that's what i did with a driver side door, plus i swapped out the guts.

edit > nm, just saw your other thread. :o

[Spec R]

Originally Posted by reno96teg

if you're looking to save a buck, search junkyards and find a bumper in good condition of the same color. then just buff it back to life.

that's what i did with a driver side door, plus i swapped out the guts.

edit > nm, just saw your other thread. :o

yeah the local junkyards have price gouging through the roof, and understandably so. luckily i picked up a pretty good example for a lot less than a 100 bucks.

[agent87]

I just wanted to chime in and say that your progress with the car is inspiring.

[Spec R]

Originally Posted by agent87

I just wanted to chime in and say that your progress with the car is inspiring.

thanks man!

[pslsnakes]

The car looks damn good, bro. All that work deffinately paid off, now just keep it away from the scumbag theives.

Oh hai, look what I'm getting







1995 LS, B18 from an automatic car, so I know it wasn't beat on, just looking at the engine bay tells me it was some-what taken care of. He originally wanted $2500, I was able to work him down to $1700 because it needs a right fender, and a paint job, and it's rolling on steelies right now. Has a header, intake, B16 trans, stage 2 clutch, ACT Prolite flywheel, Skunk2 coilover'ss, etc.

First thing I do is picking up a fender, I'm painting it black in my friend's spray booth, getting a front lip, and a set of these;

[Khazzy]

Originally Posted by pslsnakes

The car looks damn good, bro. All that work deffinately paid off, now just keep it away from the scumbag theives.

Oh hai, look what I'm getting

1995 LS, B18 from an automatic car, so I know it wasn't beat on, just looking at the engine bay tells me it was some-what taken care of. He originally wanted $2500, I was able to work him down to $1700 because it needs a right fender, and a paint job, and it's rolling on steelies right now. Has a header, intake, B16 trans, stage 2 clutch, ACT Prolite flywheel, Skunk2 coilover'ss, etc.

First thing I do is picking up a fender, I'm painting it black in my friend's spray booth, getting a front lip, and a set of these;

not trying to be a douche, but you do know those rims you want are 5 lug right? unless they come in 4 lug, then awesome bro

[pslsnakes]

Originally Posted by Khazzy

not trying to be a douche, but you do know those rims you want are 5 lug right? unless they come in 4 lug, then awesome bro

The Rota GT3's come in 4-lugs, yes, as well as 5.

[Khazzy]

Originally Posted by pslsnakes

The Rota GT3's come in 4-lugs, yes, as well as 5.

aight then nice set up dude, i hate lookin for 4 lug wheels, sucks when the 5 lugs look more appealing to me haha

[Khazzy]

before

after

i moved to AZ, lighting makes the paint look brighter in maryland, gotta love the pearl paint haha, see i cant tell if i like the all ambers better or not

not a work in progress but i thought i should share =D, you saw the engine already

[Spec R]

cool man, congrats! make a build thread too!

[pslsnakes]

Turns out that guy couldn't wait another day.

I called him earlier, and he said he sold it, and he just refunded my deposit on PayPal. Oh well, atleast he was honest and gave me my $$ back.

Now I'm looking at this


1995 Ls, 2000 front and rear conversion, all leather interior, red GT3's, and a crisp 90k miles on the car. $2700, not bad...the insurance company is gave me a $4200 check today.

[Khazzy]

good pick and mileage

[white_n_slow]

Originally Posted by pslsnakes

Turns out that guy couldn't wait another day.

I called him earlier, and he said he sold it, and he just refunded my deposit on PayPal. Oh well, atleast he was honest and gave me my $$ back.

Now I'm looking at this


1995 Ls, 2000 front and rear conversion, all leather interior, red GT3's, and a crisp 90k miles on the car. $2700, not bad...the insurance company is gave me a $4200 check today.

is that rust damage I see on the quarter panel?

[pslsnakes]

Originally Posted by white_n_slow

is that rust damage I see on the quarter panel?

I asked the same thing, and he said it was grinded down and filled, he just hasn't had the money to get it professionally painted. I'm not worried about it too much, though. I worked in a body shop, and I have plenty of friends that are still in the business.

[white_n_slow]

Originally Posted by pslsnakes

I worked in a body shop, and I have plenty of friends that are still in the business.

Better hope so. Mine started as a little spec, was ground to bare metal and sealed, an now it looks like this:





Cut it off, it's the only way.

[2001TEGGSR]

You guys are littering Spec R's build thread like crazy!

[Spec R]

haha yeah i actually dont mind, but if you guys can, make your own build threads for the sake of organization. plus it cant hurt the integra forum by having more threads :P

[Khazzy]

Originally Posted by Spec R

haha yeah i actually dont mind, but if you guys can, make your own build threads for the sake of organization. plus it cant hurt the integra forum by having more threads :P

we just envy you and want your talents haha but yes this is what happens when dave sleeps on the job

[2001TEGGSR]

Originally Posted by Khazzy

we just envy you and want your talents haha but yes this is what happens when dave sleeps on the job

The Integra forum has a new Moderator, your in his thread.

TOD moved on to bigger and better things I guess. Were not god enough for his supermod skillz.

[Spec R]

Originally Posted by Khazzy

we just envy you and want your talents haha but yes this is what happens when dave sleeps on the job

Originally Posted by 2001TEGGSR

The Integra forum has a new Moderator, your in his thread.

TOD moved on to bigger and better things I guess. Were not god enough for his supermod skillz.

Dave wasnt sleeping nor exactly move on to bigger and better things, he's still a strong presence here.

[Khazzy]

Originally Posted by Spec R

Dave wasnt sleeping nor exactly move on to bigger and better things, he's still a strong presence here.

haha i know was just giving the guy a hard time

[Spec R]

long overdue...but here's a mini update - with more to come later, gotta gather all the shots.

just little maintenance ticky-tack stuff since the last time but most recently, a good cut/polish/seal/wax on the outside. there's still flaws, but probably a 90% correction.

Of note, the 94-97 rear mudflaps have been replaced with 98-01 spec - the wing has been removed (for the detail work, but I like how it looks better - so until the wing marks/holes bother me enough to put it back on, it stays off)

Havent really done an engine wash since the last time I posted, so excuse the dirt on the sides and elsewhere


Mmm shiny


Foglights in action - JDM!


Couple whole car shots

[Bumnah]

Niceeeeee

[Khazzy]

i have been lookin for flaps everywhere dude cannot find even a broken set haha, what is your secret i needa find some, but lookin clean dude very clean, how much was it for you to paint the lip and sides?

[Spec R]

Originally Posted by Khazzy

i have been lookin for flaps everywhere dude cannot find even a broken set haha, what is your secret i needa find some, but lookin clean dude very clean, how much was it for you to paint the lip and sides?

the sides were already painted when i got the car. the pictures hide the fact that they need to be repainted again. it should be around 150-200 at a competent shop.

i paid 350 to get the whole front bumper/lip painted. standard fare for the work.

just buy the flaps new? from an online retailer?

[Khazzy]

ahh true true, hmmmm ill look some more haha