9thcivic Tail of the Dragon 2013 ???

I wish I can go down for the spring, I moved further south, but no closer to the dragon.


I'll be ordering my tires come spring, Michelin PSS, honestly I don't really feel like modding further other than just small stuff. The car drives just fine and I don't feel like spending >$1,000 to make it handle only slightly better.
 
death_roll said:
I wish I can go down for the spring, I moved further south, but no closer to the dragon.


I'll be ordering my tires come spring, Michelin PSS, honestly I don't really feel like modding further other than just small stuff. The car drives just fine and I don't feel like spending >$1,000 to make it handle only slightly better.
Click to expand...
don't need $1k for better handling. Whiteline Front sway does wonders for auto-x. I don't know what drugs people on NASIOC take saying that the car is better with a rear sway, unless they consider going sideways around corners "cool". I'll likely need new Star Specs by the end of summer and will/maybe get Koni's before the auto-x season starts.
 
Tires and brakes will be needed... I also need to figure out a transmission whine, think its the throw out bearing...
 
07TLX said:
Tires and brakes will be needed... I also need to figure out a transmission whine, think its the throw out bearing...
Click to expand...
I need new tires, but just need to order them. I just received my rossos for the si. They were only 89 each for 225 45 17.
 
k757 said:
don't need $1k for better handling. Whiteline Front sway does wonders for auto-x. I don't know what drugs people on NASIOC take saying that the car is better with a rear sway, unless they consider going sideways around corners "cool". I'll likely need new Star Specs by the end of summer and will/maybe get Koni's before the auto-x season starts.
Click to expand...

Just what I was thinking, in fact I just ordered Rallitek front endlinks. I was leaning towards the 24mm front bar on the soft setting because upgrading from a 21mm stock bar to a 22mm whiteline doesn't seem like much.

07TLX said:
Tires and brakes will be needed... I also need to figure out a transmission whine, think its the throw out bearing...
Click to expand...


****! :ohnoes: does it do it with the clutch pushed in?
 
death_roll said:
Just what I was thinking, in fact I just ordered Rallitek front endlinks. I was leaning towards the 24mm front bar on the soft setting because upgrading from a 21mm stock bar to a 22mm whiteline doesn't seem like much.
Click to expand...
I have the Whiteline endlinks and they are hard core.

IMG_0240.jpg
 
k757 said:
I have the Whiteline endlinks and they are hard core.

IMG_0240.jpg
Click to expand...

That's the rear bar, do you have front and rear whiteline bars? Or does that bump you up a class in autox?

I really don't like to use spherical endlinks for daily use, the ralliteks are pretty beefy and cheaper than kartboy.
 
07TLX said:
Reading up on it, think its more than likely input shaft bearing. The noise disappears when I push the clutch in.
Click to expand...

Yep, could be an internal problem.

Also check your clutch fork / slave cylinder. The contact point could be dirty and corroded and cause a noise when the clutch is released.
 
death_roll said:
That's the rear bar, do you have front and rear whiteline bars? Or does that bump you up a class in autox?

I really don't like to use spherical endlinks for daily use, the ralliteks are pretty beefy and cheaper than kartboy.
Click to expand...
Yep, it's the rear, but didn't have a pic of the front side-by-side pic.
I have the rear bar that I'll be selling as I don't use it; just sitting in the basement.
You can have either front or rear bar upgrade and still be "stock", I started with rear bar but didn't like it, so front works more for my driving style. Front & rear bars will bump you from the stock class.
 
k757 said:
Yep, it's the rear, but didn't have a pic of the front side-by-side pic.
I have the rear bar that I'll be selling as I don't use it; just sitting in the basement.
You can have either front or rear bar upgrade and still be "stock", I started with rear bar but didn't like it, so front works more for my driving style. Front & rear bars will bump you from the stock class.
Click to expand...

So you have the WL 24mm front? I'll probably get that eventually & see how it does.
 
death_roll said:
So you have the WL 24mm front? I'll probably get that eventually & see how it does.
Click to expand...
yep. I have no complaints with it... and if it wasn't a good thing for my handling, I would know about it.... unlike a blue WRX owner we know that doesn't push his car. :giggle:
 
death_roll said:
I'll be ordering my tires come spring, Michelin PSS, honestly I don't really feel like modding further other than just small stuff. The car drives just fine and I don't feel like spending >$1,000 to make it handle only slightly better.
Click to expand...

How are those tires? I have a buddy selling a set.. But they are 245/40/17
 
I am wearing down my Nitto Invo tires now, which were very unreliable at the Dragon this past September. After researching, I am convinced that my next set will be the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. They look like they will be awesome this September when I go back to NC. :excited:
 
KennyGS said:
I am wearing down my Nitto Invo tires now, which were very unreliable at the Dragon this past September. After researching, I am convinced that my next set will be the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. They look like they will be awesome this September when I go back to NC. :excited:
Click to expand...

And make sure those trash can size brakes are in good shape and the cap for the transmission is secured tight
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top