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Old 03-13-2008, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by robrob,Mar 13 2008, 12:43 PM
I got the S cleaned up and ready to go...

looks great,

Now you need some sort of front downforce device (splitter) to complete the package.
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That's some shiny paint job there Rob.
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Originally Posted by robrob,Mar 13 2008, 01:43 PM
I got the S cleaned up and ready to go...

Looks outstanding No hardtop?
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I am in the market for a splitter, any suggestions? It seems APR only makes one for the AP2.

No hardtop yet because I still enjoy going topless on the track. I know it's not the fastest way around but it's the most fun. I probably will end up with hardtop someday though.

That paint is almost 7 years old. I washed it with Dawn detergent to remove the old wax, hit it hard with bug & sap remover, Groit's Quick Shine, then finished with Mother's Carnuba. It was a winter project

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Originally Posted by FF2Skip,Mar 12 2008, 10:56 PM
It most definitely is time, Pedro. Diff should be changed at about 7500 under normal wear despite the book saying 15k. Your car is newer so you might already have the newer version of Honda's transmission fliud. It is just as John said- gray bottle/white cap with a label that is green/red. ACDelco or GM Synchromesh Friction Modified is also good to use for the tranny.

As for the diff, the newest version of the LE-607 has the same protection properties, but is easier to pour. I know Hardtopguy will be bringing those fluids with him to the Mod Day at Mike's. Save shipping and get them then.
Mod day @ Mike's - any links?

Originally Posted by FF2Skip,Mar 12 2008, 10:56 PM
Doing both the diff/tranny now will be plenty to get you through the year.
That is just what I want, do them both at the same time.


although it never happen with those twin blondes back at college.
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it's a sticky Pedro
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Originally Posted by robrob,Mar 13 2008, 04:02 PM
That paint is almost 7 years old. I washed it with Dawn detergent to remove the old wax, hit it hard with bug & sap remover, Groit's Quick Shine, then finished with Mother's Carnuba. It was a winter project
It must work. The paint's still shiny. I'm doing the same to my car hopefully two weekends from now. Dawn dish detergent, clay bar, Sonus FX-2 polish applied with an orbital polisher, Klasse AIO, Klasse sealant, and finally P21S wax.
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To Do List:
machine 2 rear wheels to fit the front hubs
remove paint from the same two wheels
paint wheels black
buy and mount R888
install cusco fsb
buy and install XP10/8's
oil, tranny, diff, brake fluid flush

buy and mount front RE01Rs
mount rear RE01Rs

alignment?
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Originally Posted by robrob,Mar 13 2008, 04:02 PM
I am in the market for a splitter, any suggestions? It seems APR only makes one for the AP2.
The Mugen one.
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Dawn dish detergent, clay bar, Sonus FX-2 polish applied with an orbital polisher, Klasse AIO, Klasse sealant, and finally P21S wax.
Better make that a 3 weekend job

I did finally order a 6" air powered orbital for next time. I did the clay bar during the Quick Shine and wasn't that impressed. I think most of the stuff was removed by the bug and tar and the Dawn.

Oops, sorry, now back to the HPDE stuff. Shiny cars have a lower cd...


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