trustdestruction's '12 Si FB6 Build

[trustdestruction]

Nah I haven't been in that area in a couple months. I'm in North Tampa/New Tampa area. I'll keep an eye out for you though.

 

[trustdestruction]

Ordered the Mugen 6-speed spherical shift knob and a JDM hazard light switch, and the MTEC Industries Shifter Pivot Ball

 

[trustdestruction]

Changed my mind back to getting XXR 530 chromium black rather than XXR 527. I like the 530 better, and they are available in the stock 17x7 size so I can reuse the stock tires until they are worn instead of arbitrarily spending $600 to replace them for a wider tire. The 530's are +35mm instead of the stock +45, which will not be a problem fitment wise and will widen the stance a little bit for slightly better handling. When I have to buy new tires, i'll probably upgrade to a 225 width.

Can't order them now (have to save up) so it will be a while first. Plus I plan on doing springs and JDM badges first. I have a lifetime alignment plan from Tires Plus that was transferable one-time from my old del Sol to my new Civic, so I have that taken care of financially.

 

[TheSlowAndTheSerious]

Same wheels I want to get! What website are you ordering them from?

 

[trustdestruction]

Same wheels I want to get! What website are you ordering them from?

nlmotoring has the best deal I could find. $600 shipped.

 

[trustdestruction]

Hmm, black emblems or red emblems? http://www.kplayground.ca/product_info.php?cPath=19_94&products_id=472

 

[TheSlowAndTheSerious]

AWESOME!!!!! And they fit the stock tires?? I'm a complete n00b when it comes to tires/wheels fitment lol

 

[Phillip Lambrecht]

You could also go with an 17x8 and use the stock tires no problem with out it being a stretch,

 

[trustdestruction]

AWESOME!!!!! And they fit the stock tires?? I'm a complete n00b when it comes to tires/wheels fitment lol

Yeah, everything will be exactly the same but the entire wheel will be 10mm further out of the wheelwell, which should not be enough to cause fender rubbing. It will widen the overall stance by 20mm though.

http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.ph...er2=17&wheelwidth2=7&offset2=35&Submit=Submit

 

[trustdestruction]

You could also go with an 17x8 and use the stock tires no problem with out it being a stretch,

Well, it's actually a 17"x8.25" that is available so that's really pushing it with a 215/45/17, isn't it?

The last few pics in this link are of 8" and 8.5" with 215/45/17. I'm not sure if I want that stretch. I would have to see pics of cars with this combo before I can decide whether I like it or not.
http://tyrestretch.com/?s= 215 45 R17 &nggpage=2

This thread has some pics on an 8.5". Not too bad.
http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16528

 

[trustdestruction]

Alright, I may get 8.25". Thinking about it. This guy has an 8th gen on the 527's (8.25") with our tire size, looks fine.
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/10314018-post799.html

 

[Dar-Dar]

Because form is needed during snowy winter driving. Lol.

 

[Dar-Dar]

If you want a non-stretched look, just get 225s for the 8.25" or maybe 235 for anything wider.

 

[trustdestruction]

The more I research, the less it's looking like it'll be stretching. I'm not a big fan of stretch. Currently browsing pics on 8thcivic.

 

[trustdestruction]

7" width it is.

 

[Phillip Lambrecht]

Ya anything over 8 inch wide you will need a wider tire. You would be fine with stock tires up to 8 inch because 215 is actually bigger than you need for a 7 inch wide wheel.

 

[Dar-Dar]

I'm running 225 on my stock wheels though.

 

[trustdestruction]

So I noticed today that my rev hang has decreased significantly. A month or so ago I went in for the latest ECU update, which was supposed to help, and didn't notice much of a difference. I think leaving my battery unhooked for an hour while getting dinner before removing the airbag caused this, since the ECU basically reset and had all remaining power drained from the system.

 

[trustdestruction]

Installed the JDM Hazard light switch. Very easy, 5-10 minute install. Closer to 10 since I had to go upstairs for a philips screwdriver. Broke two clips, but they are replaceable and when reassembled nothing felt loose.

installed:


lit:


broken clips:



Also received my MTEC pivot ball. To be installed (or attempted at least… may not fit) at a later time. MTEC says it does not fit now that they have finally replied to my email, but I have a hunch that they haven't tried or looked at the 2012+ Civic shifter pivot ball and are only not making claims that it fits. That doesn't mean that they might not be right though.

 

[trustdestruction]

Ordered some Goodridge SS brake lines.

And according to FedEx tracking, my Hybrid Racing order has been delivered. I will attempt to install the base bushings, pivot ball, and cable bushings tonight.