98 DX build / testing - Page 2 - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

nj636 · 12-09-2012, 08:34 PM

also installed a set of 13" VX rim's from a 92 VX. They currently have 175/70 tires on them, I will be installing 155/80's on them soon.

2000neon · 12-09-2012, 10:46 PM

Looks good. Does the air dam flex much? Does it need any support in the middle or is it okay with just the edging?

nj636 · 12-09-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000neon

Looks good. Does the air dam flex much? Does it need any support in the middle or is it okay with just the edging?

I will verify stability tomorrow. if need be I will add an aluminum L behind the trimming.

2000neon · 12-09-2012, 11:40 PM

Thanks, I've been considering something similar, but just worried about the centre being flimsy. I don't see how you screwed it on, or are the screw heads taped over?

nj636 · 12-09-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000neon

Thanks, I've been considering something similar, but just worried about the centre being flimsy. I don't see how you screwed it on, or are the screw heads taped over?

I guess my small attempt at hiding the screw heads worked. yes, black electrical tape over them for somewhat of a clean look.

2000neon · 12-10-2012, 12:33 AM

Cool, it worked!

California98Civic · 12-10-2012, 01:13 AM

Blocking more of the lower grill, with temporary block zip tied on infront of the AC radiator and then ducting the remaining opening in front of the cooling radiator so that air goes only through that radiator... those mods will get your IAT up a little more by keeping blasts of cold air from hitting the exhaust manifold and your WAI right behind the gap between the AC rad and the cooling rad. In summer, when you want AC back, remove the lower block.

Also, did your DX come with power steering? Remove the belt. You won't miss it much (only a little during parallel parking) and it will save fuel.

nj636 · 12-10-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by California98Civic

Blocking more of the lower grill, with temporary block zip tied on infront of the AC radiator and then ducting the remaining opening in front of the cooling radiator so that air goes only through that radiator... those mods will get your IAT up a little more by keeping blasts of cold air from hitting the exhaust manifold and your WAI right behind the gap between the AC rad and the cooling rad. In summer, when you want AC back, remove the lower block.

Also, did your DX come with power steering? Remove the belt. You won't miss it much (only a little during parallel parking) and it will save fuel.

lower grill block is next on the list, I ran out of time to make it this past weekend.

I'm seeing mid to upper 90* temps on my IAT as of now and ECT between 185-195 when cruising at 62-63mph.

Yes, factory power steering, contemplating removing the whole system or not. I'm mostly highway driving so I really don't need it. I will see what happens.