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…
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…
My brother and I are complete opposites in most cases but car culture is the factor that unites us. He first got into the car scene when I had taken an interest in the Mazda Miata. His first car was a red 1992 NA that he held onto a short 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…
Swapping the interior lights to LEDs is a cheap and easy way to add a personal touch to a car as well as improve the look and visibility. I went with superbrightleds® as I’ve done to previous cars and always satisfied with their products. Tried to use some old 192 Read more…