Hey guys (and girls),
It's been a long time since I've posted and I thought I would share thoughts about my civic and ask a question or two.
Let's see I've rebuilt most of the braking system (rotors, calipers,and pads :4 wheel discs from an Integra). Given it a tune up with better stuff (NSK wires and plugs, brass cap and rotor, and K+N panel filter).
The previous owner never met a screw, nut, or bolt he didn't feel a burning desire to overtorque. Including the screw holding the plastic ignition rotor on the distributer which took a dremel and hammer and punch to get loose.
My next project will be replacing both window regulators when i finally get the right part Advanced Auto special ordered one that would have required modifing the door to work. Nope not gonna happen.
Between work and fixing broken stuff on the car i haven't made any eco mods but because of the vehicle choice I regularly enjoy passing gas stations without stopping. Although i do grin at the SUV owners I see there
. I put a full tank in it somewhere between every 3 or 4 weeks.
The Good:
Gas mileage (3 to 4 times that of the mustang it replaced. Most of my driving is city)
Handles like it's on rails (it might be lowered anyone know the stock ride height?)
With the brakes fixed stopping is ridiculous (2300 lb car plus the 4 wheel discs)
Comfy interior for my 6'2" 300 lb body
AC and heat that kick butt (this is a first for me in a long time)
It's ....peppy (not fast not trying to throw you out the back window but enjoyably peppy after the tune up).
The Bad
For some reason It stalls when coming to a stop unless you have climate control blowing (doesn't matter hot or cold). It's not a fluke and seems to happen after engine warm up. Anyone been though this one? i considered bumping the idle up but if it's fixable another way i would prefer to do it right.
Still haven't come up with an answer for the slushy (factory) shifter. Although I have somewhat adapted to it.
I've considered mounting an extra spring under the clutch pedal since it's slushy as well. (anyone ever try something like this?)
overall it's a great little car that I'm slowly growing love (the tune up helped). Although I do feel the occasional pang for V8 torque and acceleration.
I'm seriously considering fabbing a rear seat delete supposedly the stock seat is 50 lbs. Lmao I saw one for sale that cost like $300 and saved 3 lbs. I want to make it look like a factory delete though not a hack job. I've been looking at the honda performance world for some weight reduction and it's pretty funny. All the wet carbon fiber reinforced with e-glas. You'd be better off with woven cloth and epoxy resin. Anyway cheers all-GW