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…
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…
First Circle This season had quite a few “choose your direction” roundabouts and this race was no different. I think I tend to overthink (about a lot of factors, not just in autox) about decisions like this. My first instinct was to go clockwise (CW) because of a shorter distance, Read more…
Note: I grabbed the wrong oil jug for the picture. Quick Reference: 17mm drain bolt – 30 ft/lb torque 5W-30 Oil Weight I use personally use full synthetic Honda OEM Oil Filter Part # : 15400-PLM-A01 I’ve used other “Premium” filters from Napa and K&M Hand tighten To reset oil Read more…
I loved the look of the LEDs on the Fit so much that I was compelled to do the same to the Civic. I went again with superbrightleds. It’s the same general process for the dome light. Final Thought The brightness is not as extreme as the Honda Fit’s and Read more…
I’m always excited whenever its race weekend and this day was no different. The last few course setups had a similar feel but this one was much different. It was a nice change and a breath of fresh air for me. I got to start the Junior Karts this time Read more…