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Old 10-04-2012, 05:58 AM   #85
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Steve, u crazy man...
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Old 10-04-2012, 08:07 AM   #86
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So you got the car raised?
How are you finding the mods from stock?
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Old 10-04-2012, 10:00 AM   #87
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@Gan: Crazy? haha how so?

@sirus: Yeah, the RS*R's were pretty low when I got them off Joe. It was about 80mm at its lowest point and I really don't wanna get a yellow or anything, you know how some cops are(esp the hater ones). So I got it raised 105mm. Car was scraping/rubbing when it was 80mm too :/

Mods are pretty good, the TRD strut bar, you definitely feel the car feeling alot 'tighter' on turns. The RS*R's are pretty damn good for a coilover, about the same comfort as the stock shocks but giving alot better handling.

Oh yeah, the weight reduction mods on the car are a MUST. Losing 36+kgs you DEFINITELY notice a difference in acceleration and cornering.
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Old 10-04-2012, 10:25 AM   #88
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Yeah we get RIPPED off here in Australia, mainly cos of shipping and ridiculous labour charges here. Looking back, that $160 for a strip and fit was wasted, I should have went to a different place that did a PROPER JOB(the lead weights on the car fell off), but I was too keen to get the wheels changed on the day I bought it.

A cheaper alternative for wheels would have been to get a set of Enkei RPF1's over east for around $1300, but they wouldn't have been as light, nor as 'aesthetic' as the Weds
There is less than a pound differences for the 9's, and you have the option to upgrade to larger tires iffff you ever wanted to. Not trying to be an ass I just didn't understand.
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Old 10-04-2012, 01:45 PM   #89
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Your car looks awesome man! Very nicely done! I love that you raised the car to a more functional ride height, and those are some of my favorite wheels on this car.
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AVO Silicon Intake Combo

@TouchMyHonda: no probs man. I honestly don't think I will be going wider than 225's on this car. So that's why I still prefer a narrower width, that and every little bit of weight saved is good - especially unsprung weight.

Anyway.. I got back home and found THIS in the kitchen...



Packaging..


Package Contents..





Installed!!


I bought the 'combo' pack as it comes with an AVO panel filter. At the moment I'm currently using a TRD panel filter.
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Old 10-04-2012, 10:05 PM   #91
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@Gan: Crazy? haha how so?
Just the amount you've spent already in such a short time frame man. Crazy. Haha.
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Bought a helmet :D

Went to "Helmet House" in Victoria Park to day to buy a helmet. Sales people are very good there. I was going to go for a fully covered helmet with visor, but in the end decided to opt out for a half face helmet.



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Old 10-09-2012, 07:03 AM   #93
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Looks like they raised the car when you got an alignment and all that? Why did they do that?
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Old 10-09-2012, 07:10 AM   #94
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Steve mate... i work like literally 2mins away... hahaha.
nice helmet btw.
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Looks like they raised the car when you got an alignment and all that? Why did they do that?
Better handling. Less Camber in rear. Less rubbing. Street Legal.
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Whiteline and DBA..

Also, ordered and paid for some Whiteline goodies..

Rear Crossmember - mount insert bushing:
http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_...sans_vehicle=1


Gearbox - positive shift kit bushing
http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_...=1&media=print


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Old 10-09-2012, 07:49 AM   #97
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Better handling is always best. Less Camber in rear always good for spending less on rubber . Less rubbing some as previous. Street Legal no fines is always great.

Why you order two for?

Rotor upgrade already wow nice work!
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Old 10-09-2012, 08:21 AM   #98
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I appreciate the support. I know I am doing a decent price for the discs, but didn't realise I was this cheap

These are top quality discs and hope you enjoy them.
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