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Old 07-20-2009, 02:28 PM
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My wheels are in already. I can't believe they came that fast. Tire Rack FTW!
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^Pics?
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Old 07-20-2009, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
My wheels are in already. I can't believe they came that fast. Tire Rack FTW!
oh yeah tire rack FTW! mine came in 3 days after order w/ standard shipping!
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Old 07-20-2009, 02:56 PM
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^Pics?
I'm at work. If I can get brakes for the car today, I'll have the wheels on the car tonight.
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Old 07-20-2009, 03:14 PM
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Nice cool
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Old 07-20-2009, 04:04 PM
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Just got brakes and an iPod adapter so I can use xm in the car. Got the brakes for only 70 bucks lol. Gotta love 50% discounts
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Damn where did you pull that off at?
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Old 07-20-2009, 04:22 PM
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NAPA, my H.S. auto teacher works there and he loved me when I was in his class lol. He gives me everything half price :D
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any more updated images ?

are you planning on adding any JDM parts if so I highly recommend this trusted site

http://passwordjdm.com/JDM-Honda-Acc...7-CD6-C31.aspx

check out these sweet JDM fenders http://passwordjdm.com/Exterior-C68.aspx

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I'll have more pics tonight when I get the new wheels on.

I already know all about passwordJDM, they have nothing I'm interested in. The only thing I'm planning on doing to the car, is getting new headlights and HIDs, and that's strictly for functionality.
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That's cool
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Old 07-20-2009, 06:36 PM
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good work on the paint man looks like a nice daily.
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Old 07-20-2009, 09:20 PM
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Got my new wheels :D

Just a quick mockup. I'll take more shots with my camera when they actually go on the car. These things are sooo light lol.

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should look pretty good
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I think it's going to look pretty clean
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Old 07-21-2009, 02:22 AM
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I didn't take pictures with all the wheels on yet. The car is at my friends house right now because we couldn't finish the brakes. Neither of us have a 36mm socket which is required to remove the rotors, so we're going to finish tomorrow.

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Old ghetto wheels vs new tiny wheels. Ride quality was insanely improved switching back to the OEM sized wheels. Plus these Motegi's only weigh 14lbs each, compared to the 30+ that the chrome ones weighed. The tires are great too, nice and quiet. Aside from the non-working brakes (the pads were literally crumbling away as we removed them) and the non-working speedometer, I'm very pleased with the car. I also picked up an iPhone car charger + cassette adapter, so I can use my SiriusXM subscription in it and/or Pandora.
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Picking up the rear rotors and pads today because the rotors are literally non-existent on the car. I honestly think the car still has its original rear discs.
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how many miles are on the car
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128k.

Going to pick up some plugs, plug wires, rear rotors, rear pads, fuel filter, air filter and new spindle nuts today. Should be around 90-100 for everything.
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was the timing belt changed ? you better check that if the person never changed the breaks
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