Nighthawk's GSR Thread
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Nighthawk
Goes Vroom in the Night
Took the day to get my calipers painted before the new wheels go on...while I was half way through, FedEx conveniently dropped off my window visors so I got those installed with pics. I'm going to tackle the rotor hubs tomorrow (painting flat black). Here are the pics enjoy!
DA_Integra
Not White, Pearl White
Looks good can't wait to see the car with the new rims.
Nighthawk
Goes Vroom in the Night
I think they are semi-cheesy as well. I didnt really want to go with something so "flashy" as red...but black wouldn't have looked right with a black wheel and i think bronze/silver would have looked odd as well...so i said fuck it and went with red. I just couldn't justify having rusty/dirty calipers showing through a nice set of wheels. I have a "stand-by" appointment with an installer w/ Tire Rack...my tires just need to GET THERE ALREADY UPS! lol. I'm really hoping the ITR wing gets here tomorrow so I can get that on before the new wheels and get some pictures of the completely revamped car.
JDMxDB8
Raceline USA
True. The only good color to with is red. Remember to get an alignment after mounting on the tires.
Nighthawk
Goes Vroom in the Night
I'll definitely be getting an alignment...got a $5 off coupon haha. Also need a change of oil as well...first oil change with the new car. Going with full synthetic and Mobil 1 filter. The bitch definitely needs a bath too...she's almost Ninja Turtle green from all the pollen outside.
1caintegra
type-s and the RS
nice what next?
JDMxDB8
Raceline USA
Hamp oil filters FTW!
Nighthawk
Goes Vroom in the Night
ITR wing *should* get here tomorrow...DHL's online tracking is worthless. I'll be installing that and coming up with a better mounting solution for my 3rd brake light (probably just going to drill holes into the hatch and screw it in place (3M tape doesnt like to hold it).
I got a TI member coming to buy my old lip on Saturday...will be ordering the OEM ITR lip then (most likely going to get it from wek'sos...great price of $99.
After all that and the rims are on the car I'm gonna chill for awhile and think about what's next...I made some stupid moves buying parts that I'm just reselling....don't want to do that again.
I'm tossing the idea around of some red Recaros and selling the GSR leathers. I'm not too fond of leather seats with my suspension setup as I slide around all over the place. I miss having the 4pt harnesses I had in my LS. Might look into a quality cat-back exhaust as well...basically will just be to enhance the sound of the car, I know I'm not looking for any real HP gains from just that. Currently considering a used Spoon N1 w/ silence, Apex'i N1, or an HKS Hi-power...based on the quality of their designs and from sound clips I've listened to. I don't want to cheap out on that part due to rasp, fitment problems, and other issues.
Nighthawk
Goes Vroom in the Night
Can you use those on other Hondas? I thought they were designed for the Integra Type-R and Civic Type-R.:shock:
JDMxDB8
Raceline USA
I recommend the A'PEXi WS2.
Nighthawk
Goes Vroom in the Night
That is a nice exhaust, my friend has that on his LS. I'm looking more for a system with a straight-through muffler and resonator rather than chambered. I kind of like the design of the Thermal R&D classic as well...have only heard it on my friends GSX though, not on a Honda
.JDMxDB8
Raceline USA
The A'PEXi N1 is pretty nice. My friend has it on his LS. Sounds pretty good. If it was up to me, I'd get the GT Spec.That is a nice exhaust, my friend has that on his LS. I'm looking more for a system with a straight-through muffler and resonator rather than chambered. I kind of like the design of the Thermal R&D classic as well...have only heard it on my friends GSX though, not on a Honda