What to do with my teg?
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Ted's Owner
On to Integra number two!
I know I'm kind of thread jacking, but what is the site? I'm wanting some GSR blades.
And OP (original poster for those who don't know), firstoff, welcome to Club Integra! I'm looking forward to seeing your car and how it progresses.
I would definitely seriously take into consideration whet everyone here has said about preventive maintenance.
Check your belts and make sure they're all up-to-snuff and in fully functional condition. If not, replace them. A Haynes manual or any other car maintenance manual will have step-by-step how to do this, as well as how to do a lot of the questions you are already asking.
Give it an oil change (stay away from cheap conventional oil; I'll always recommend full synthetic oil if you can afford it, with a synthetic oil filter), and check your cam seal (notorious for cracking and leaking oil) and replace it if necessary (Password:JDM has some quality metal ones in a variety of colors for only $19.99). Make sure all of the fluids are topped off; when checking transmission fluid, have the car running and check the level and smell it to see if it smells burnt. If it doesn't smell burnt, it's probably fine. Just top it off if it needs it. If it smells burnt, flush it out and change it; again, go synthetic if you can afford it.
Once the fluids and belts are checked and in good shape, pull the wheels and tires off and check the brakes. Check the rotors and pads for wear. If they're worn, replace them, if not, leave them alone and rotate the tires since you already have them off.
Speaking of tires, check the air pressure. Our Integras are weird; they recommend having 35 psi in the front tires and 33 psi in the rear tires. I would also check the tires for wear -- mainly the front tires. If the inside treadblocks or outside treadblocks are more worn than the center, it probably wouldn't hurt to check your alignment.
I know this seems like a lot, but try to look at it this way; Haynes manual = $20; belts = $40-$100 (price includes both a serpentine belt and a timing belt); oil change = $40-$100 (price includes oil, filter, and cam seal*; if you do it yourself which is recommended. Shops use cheap oil and don't always put enough in the car.)
*cam seal only needs to be replaced once every 100,000 miles (someone correct me if I'm wrong.)
Brake pads are relatively inexpensive; I think I paid $44 for front brake pads for my '97 Blazer when I had it and had to do a brake job. Rotors aren't too expensive either.
Finally, as with everything else, you get what you pay for. Use good fluids, keep the car maintained, and in-return you'll get a lot of trouble free miles out of it. I'm not going to tell you how to modify it because it's your car. The most important part is getting out there when the time comes and just enjoying it.
FYI, check out www.crutchfield.com to find your double-DIN radio. If you spend $119 or more on a radio, you get all of the installation gear necessary for install and it comes with step-by-step instructions. :mrgreen:
EDIT: Nevermind on the site. I missed that post, ha-ha.
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teggnewbie
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does anyone have the bottom part of the oem 96 integra ls front bumper when i had mines towed it was snapped off if you can sell one for cheap pm me thanks
Ted's Owner
On to Integra number two!
You'd probably be better off looking for an entire front bumper at a junkyard.
teggnewbie
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Whats the most I should pay for a used one
deeceetwofreak
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I'm 16, just bought my GSR last month and let me tell you, buy quality parts. We have all the time in the world to have a nice car, lower it(raceland has some good coilovers for the price), buy some rims(kosei they're cheap and light). Just save your money for quality parts, you'll be 100x happier. If your car is ganna be low and you want low profile tires, my car is freakin slammed and I run 205/40/16s. No rubbage or anything. Good luck with the car
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teggnewbie
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Thanks
95ls-gsr swap
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please, no body-kits, maybe a front bumper lip, rims 16in or smaller, lower it, maybe halo's if you dont think they're ricer, which i personally don't, or HID's.... short ram intake, headers, a catback, if you have the money cams,,,,
teggnewbie
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thats pretty much all i was thinking but i may just keep the stock body kit without a lip lower in an inch or two get 16 in enkei or something, make it black, tint tailights, short ram intake, catback exhaust, and of course finish the audio, and if there is money left over i may go for keyless entry but i first need to find a front bumper
teggnewbie
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HELP!! so i was doing a little bit of craigslist hunting and i found a 2002 honda civic catback exhaust system, problem is will it fit my 96 integra sedan, its a great deal and i like the look of it
teggnewbie
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never mind i decided it wont work and will stick to getting parts made for my vehicle and save myself from problems down the road
94RS
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Wow dude, you're a shitty driver.... But what does that have to do with this thread?
teggnewbie
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Im a little lost, im trying to get my car to start. Ive changed the ignition coil, spark plugs, fuel filter, main relay/ fuse and my car still won't start i noticed when i turn the key the engine is cranking almost starting but it makes like a clicking noise, the starter is good i just had it tested ill recharge my battery again. Does anyone have any experience with this issue, and how can i fix it?