Flopez76's 95' Integra DC4 Slow Build

NemesisCBR

Boredest Member
On the right track i like where its going. Poop on dc, get a plm or something. Who gets dc anymore besides for a carb plaque? And those dont make power. Any lug nuts should work, just get the right type. Tapered.
 

Flopez76

New Member
Alright here's a little update I got. I finally got some time off of work & I got a couple of packages in the mail!:suprise:


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Got some Drag Extended Open-End lug nuts for $55, not bad for the price. And also ordered some tire valves haha (Yes I realize it's not a Honda but an Acura, but the Teggy already has the Honda emblems installed.. oh and it's my car)


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Quick shot of the valve stems

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Well it was Midnight when I got off of work today, and I just couldn't wait to put on the new wheels & lugs to see how the Integra would look, so I got right to it.


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And then I ran into a problem that I already knew I was going to run into. The tires are going to be rubbing, badly. I'll take some better pictures in the morning to show y'all exactly how it's going to look and all that jazz. But I was wondering what I should do to stop the rubbing? Right now the rim size is 16X7 & the tire size is 205/50/R16, and also the car is lower on some Eibach lowering springs. So I'm guessing the obvious solution would be to get smaller tires like 205/40s or 205/45s, but could rolling the fenders & pulling them out help the problem also? Just need some advice. Thanks.


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Sorry about the crappy lighting & pictures, all I had was my Iphone. But I'll take better pictures in the morning. Let me know what y'all think, good or bad
 

justjdm

DB8 Whore
Get some better pics when u get a chance in the daylight so we can see how they look! As far as I can tell, looks a lot better than the gold hammers!
 


Flopez76

New Member
Thanks guys, I really like the look of white on white too. Ask and you shall receive, here's some better pictures. Still on my shitty Iphone, but will get better ones when my girlfriend stops by with her camera.



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As for the rubbing problem, I'm going to go pick up some 205/45s for the fronts and also roll & pull the front fenders out a little. I like the look with the new wheels, all except for the fact that the size jump from 15" to 16" picked up the car, so guess I got to go out and buy some coilovers now :D I'm thinking either some Function &Form Type 1s, or Progress coilovers? Either way let me know what y'all think!
 

Flopez76

New Member
jbrown97ls said:
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Thanks!

trolleyassasian said:
Nice build man
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And thank you too. It's going to be pretty slow now since I'm debating on whether or not to save up some money for a JDM front end conversion or just keep the 95 front and put the money some where else? Hmmm, decisions, decisions.


Also today I attempted to roll my fenders with a rolling pin to save some money, well it didn't really go so well haha. I mean it worked but I'm still rubbing with the tires so I'm going to go pick up some 205/40s and then go from there. Also I've read on this site for the rear lip I could just cut it off, anybody have any pictures of this and a D.I.Y? Or could I just get them professionally rolled?

Here's some pics;


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And until the new tires come in, I'm going to have to go back to the bronze Fat Fives :cry: which I plan on polishing up & selling soon 8)
 

Sammich

Active Member
i cant lie...the wheels look better than i thought they would on your car, not my taste, but definitely clean
 

Flopez76

New Member
integra_hot said:
i cant lie...the wheels look better than i thought they would on your car, not my taste, but definitely clean
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Yeah, I had my doubts too. But after I got the wheels on I was very impressed with how it look :)


Alright, well I finally had time off of work and a day where I wasn't too busy to work on the Integra. Like I said in a past post the front tires where too big and rubbed to the point where it was impossible to drive the car without damaging the fenders. So long story short I made a little trip down to Discount Tire Co. to pick up a pair of 205/40 Kumho Ecsta ASTs, and ended up coming out with a pair of 205/45 Nitto NeoGens. Oh, and a pair of dirty wheels! :evil: When I arrived home, I came home to a package! :)


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The old;


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All dirtied up from the shop;


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The new;


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Looks good if you ask me;


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And the package was my HID Kit I ordered from DDM Tuning, good price and good product! :) I got the 8000K, 35W combo for my kit. And here it is in all it's glare-yness, I plan on retro-fitting the headlights when I get the new front end. Also I've read before that people have used these lens when retro-fitting; http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=135 has anyone had any experience with these lens or any info on the quality?


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Best picture I could get at night with my Iphone;

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One more thing, I was debating on whether or not to go with a JDM front end or a 98-01 front end, and after some thought I decided to go with 98-01 front end just because I work at a fast-foot restaurant and don't have tons of money haha. But I found a guy willing to sell me the whole front end for $375 (bumper, headlights; no broken tabs, amber corners, brackets, and a Rep Type R lip) and even better it's white! But I don't know if this is a good price or is it too high? Let me know guys before take the plunge.

Let me know what y'all guys think!
 

osiris19

Active Member
Flopez76 said:
One more thing, I was debating on whether or not to go with a JDM front end or a 98-01 front end, and after some thought I decided to go with 98-01 front end just because I work at a fast-foot restaurant and don't have tons of money haha. But I found a guy willing to sell me the whole front end for $375 (bumper, headlights; no broken tabs, amber corners, brackets, and a Rep Type R lip) and even better it's white! But I don't know if this is a good price or is it too high? Let me know guys before take the plunge.

Let me know what y'all guys think!
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Take it. That's kinda cheap. Most I see around here is the $4-600 range.
 

NemesisCBR

Boredest Member
The red lugs really set off the all white. I read somewhere that someone used a phone book, im guessing its a bit softer overall so it might be slightly safer to use when going that route to roll a fender. I can see your tucking tire but didnt think it was enough to require fender rolling. Your offsets appear normal. But a 16" rim with 50 series tires is rather tall. 45 is more appropriate and going to 16's wont raise your car up compared to 15's. That depends mostly on what tires you throw on.

The tsx-r lens is a great clear lens to use for retrofitting but which lens to use will depend on what projector you use.
 
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