Hello again! Yes, I’m still here and I’ve been really behind in terms of posting consistently every Friday. Sorry ’bout that… Though this post may not be in-depth as previous ones, I’d like to take the opportunity to update on two things: 1. The Upcoming Project Remember this guy from Read more…
Quick Reference: Factory Drain Bolt – 17mm 0W-20 Oil Weight (Full Synthetic) To reset oil life display : Switch display to show oil life %. Hold Odometer Button until display flashes, then press and hold Odometer button again till it shows 100% Since I learned how to do an oil Read more…
If there was one thing I notice immediately it’s the feel of a shifter – especially if there’s lots of play in it. My old 1999 Civic EX shifter was complete garbage and I took it apart to see that the previous owner had somehow tried to salvage the old Read more…
Finally, the 2018-2019 SCCA Hawaii concludes with Run-Offs! The format of the day is similar to a regular event, but with a few differences: All-day event (than the usual half day) 3 runs in the morning (than the usual 4) 3 runs in the afternoon [a reversed variation of the Read more…
Its been years since I’ve gone to an Hot Import Night car show. HIN was the show I frequented in my adolescence for two main reasons – women and cars. Fortunately, ogling at the former has left my psyche, while ogling at the latter has grown exponentially. As soon as Read more…
The final race of the regular season was one I was particularly looking forward to – it’s the first time I’d be putting the SPC camber bolts to use since the install. Why is having negative camber in this case a good thing? An illustration from turnology.com below shows this Read more…
Quick Ref: Factory Strut Bolt – 17mm Factory Strut Nut – 19mm SPC [part: 81260] Bolt – 15mm | Torque: 97 ft/lb SPC Nut – 18mm | Torque: 97 ft/lb For maximum negative camber Top bolt : Large tab toward car Bottom bolt : Large tab away from car I Read more…
In the second to the last race before the championship run-offs, there were a few new (but old) insights for race number 11. First was that I forgot to pre-register which costed me $5, but I guess that’s my fault for forgetting to pre-reg in the first place. I had Read more…
Quick Reference: 17mm – Transmission Fill Bolt – 30 ft/lb torque 3/8 ratchet drive – Lower Drain Bolt – 30 ft/lb torque 2 quarts – Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid Get from the dealer ~$10 a bottle Transmission Fluid Funnel or equivalent substitute The civic had just reached the 78,000 Read more…
In a modern era where almost everything is automated, the following percentage seems accurate. I feel that percentage unpleasantly makes me feel old… The report from U.S. News and World Report show only 18 percent of U.S. drivers know how to operate a stick shift. https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2016/10/11/report-only-18-percent-of-americans-can-drive-manual/ I personally rather drive Read more…