So, I bought a new car today...
So, I bought a new car today...
03-31-2009, 11:56 PM
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03-31-2009, 11:57 PM
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Lol, I needed something newer with some more options right now. I'm going to sell the Hatch as I have no need for it anymore. Going to clean it up and then list it this weekend.
04-01-2009, 12:19 AM
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you can replace it with the piece found on the 08 EXL and SI. the lower models have the keyhole. the part costs about $100. alternatively you remove it and rattle can it for less, which would be kinda cool since your part has a curve in it.
04-01-2009, 12:21 AM
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Thanks.
04-01-2009, 12:41 AM
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04-01-2009, 01:00 AM
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there's not much to do to it anyway. i was done, except i have to buy the rest of the hfp kit to cover up the dent on my rocker panel 
if you are getting the csx console box you might as well pick up the csx glove box light too. it's about $30.
if you are getting the csx console box you might as well pick up the csx glove box light too. it's about $30.
04-01-2009, 10:37 AM
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Nice car... I got the exact same ride, but with the OEM skirt package, picked it up in Feb (damn interest rate fell in March)......
I hear you on the subtle mods... getting the HFP Suspension Kit from College Hills Honda... prolly leave it at that until theres a kpro for civic si's
Congrats!
I hear you on the subtle mods... getting the HFP Suspension Kit from College Hills Honda... prolly leave it at that until theres a kpro for civic si's
Congrats!
04-01-2009, 10:40 AM
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I personally dont mind the chrome, but you can just simply remove it if you like... pop the trunk, 1 screw, 6 clips.. its painted underneath.
04-01-2009, 01:42 PM
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Nice car... I got the exact same ride, but with the OEM skirt package, picked it up in Feb (damn interest rate fell in March)......
I hear you on the subtle mods... getting the HFP Suspension Kit from College Hills Honda... prolly leave it at that until theres a kpro for civic si's
Congrats!
I hear you on the subtle mods... getting the HFP Suspension Kit from College Hills Honda... prolly leave it at that until theres a kpro for civic si's
Congrats!
I don't hate the chrome, but i'd prefer it body matched.
04-01-2009, 02:32 PM
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Nice pickup Tony! I drove Jeff's FA last year when he bought it and boy did it put a huge smile on my face. I love the color you chose.
+1 on the color matching. I think it would look subtle if the grill and the chrome trim was color matched with the rest of the car. Im not sure what honda was thinking with the chrome trunk piece as it seems to be the only chrome piece on the exterior besides the emblems.
+1 on the color matching. I think it would look subtle if the grill and the chrome trim was color matched with the rest of the car. Im not sure what honda was thinking with the chrome trunk piece as it seems to be the only chrome piece on the exterior besides the emblems.
04-01-2009, 02:47 PM
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04-01-2009, 08:55 PM
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You know how I do 
Thanks! I am also not sure what Honda was thinking by just putting that one piece of chrome on the car. Also, White is the only way to go
Lol, thanks dude.
Still debating if I want to get the HFP suspension. I promised myself I won't be doing any serious mods to this car.
Thanks Mark.
Nah, no coilovers for sure. I just want this to be a DD that is fun to drive. I want to get some yellow lenses for the fogs due to how brittle the Honda fog lenses are these days. I don't want them to be destroyed on the highway.
Also, thanks for the compliments from anyone else I may have missed.
Nice pickup Tony! I drove Jeff's FA last year when he bought it and boy did it put a huge smile on my face. I love the color you chose.
+1 on the color matching. I think it would look subtle if the grill and the chrome trim was color matched with the rest of the car. Im not sure what honda was thinking with the chrome trunk piece as it seems to be the only chrome piece on the exterior besides the emblems.
+1 on the color matching. I think it would look subtle if the grill and the chrome trim was color matched with the rest of the car. Im not sure what honda was thinking with the chrome trunk piece as it seems to be the only chrome piece on the exterior besides the emblems.
Still debating if I want to get the HFP suspension. I promised myself I won't be doing any serious mods to this car.
Thanks Mark.
Also, thanks for the compliments from anyone else I may have missed.
04-01-2009, 09:13 PM
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Promise yourself all you want... lol
I think HFP suspension and kit... and you are set.
I remember meeting up with Jeff and seeing his FA5... love at first sight. I really love the rims these come with stock now.
I think HFP suspension and kit... and you are set.
I remember meeting up with Jeff and seeing his FA5... love at first sight. I really love the rims these come with stock now.
04-02-2009, 12:10 AM
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And stop listening to the other Jeff (dc24me) LOL. Next thing you know you've got a slammed FA on 17x8 Volks w/ the Mugen kit on. LOL. I kid.
Congratulations on the new car. I honestly wouldn't do much different if I was in the market for a new car right now. But I haven't started my new job yet, and when I do I still have lots of bills I'd rather take care of first. Otherwise, there would most likely be one of these sitting on my driveway as I type this.
04-02-2009, 06:35 AM
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for the money they are want for the hfp sus, buy now, think later unless you want to go lower. i'm not a fan of the the wheel gap and from what i understand, the hfp struts are just shorted stock shocks. i'll go the koni yellow route probably once the stocks blow (not really a new mod, wear and tear replacement is my excuse)
the chrome isn't that bad on the back. at least it goes with the wheels and draws attention away from the hideous spoiler. it looks good from the front and the sides, the from the back it looks gross.
ha, ha... wait a sec, wasn't i the first one to remind him that he said he was done modding? slamming isn't practical for a dd and mugen kits are a waste of money especially on a daily driver and will get busted up. hfp kit or nothing!! p.s. my fa5 is not a money pit or will ever be one like the integra.
04-02-2009, 08:11 AM
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34254-sna-003. i didn't see a connector. it's just a 12v and ground. there's a diy where someguy ran a wire behind the glovebox and stuck jammed it with a fuse in the fusebox. a better spot would be to tap into constant power wire going to the dome lights. it will be fused and will be very oem.
for the money they are want for the hfp sus, buy now, think later unless you want to go lower. i'm not a fan of the the wheel gap and from what i understand, the hfp struts are just shorted stock shocks. i'll go the koni yellow route probably once the stocks blow (not really a new mod, wear and tear replacement is my excuse)
the chrome isn't that bad on the back. at least it goes with the wheels and draws attention away from the hideous spoiler. it looks good from the front and the sides, the from the back it looks gross.
ha, ha... wait a sec, wasn't i the first one to remind him that he said he was done modding? slamming isn't practical for a dd and mugen kits are a waste of money especially on a daily driver and will get busted up. hfp kit or nothing!! p.s. my fa5 is not a money pit or will ever be one like the integra.
for the money they are want for the hfp sus, buy now, think later unless you want to go lower. i'm not a fan of the the wheel gap and from what i understand, the hfp struts are just shorted stock shocks. i'll go the koni yellow route probably once the stocks blow (not really a new mod, wear and tear replacement is my excuse)
the chrome isn't that bad on the back. at least it goes with the wheels and draws attention away from the hideous spoiler. it looks good from the front and the sides, the from the back it looks gross.
ha, ha... wait a sec, wasn't i the first one to remind him that he said he was done modding? slamming isn't practical for a dd and mugen kits are a waste of money especially on a daily driver and will get busted up. hfp kit or nothing!! p.s. my fa5 is not a money pit or will ever be one like the integra.
Thanks for the info. I'm thinking about just buying the HFP suspension and if I use it, great, if not I can always sell it locally. The price just makes it soooo appealing if you know what I mean.
04-02-2009, 08:25 AM
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for the money they are want for the hfp sus, buy now, think later unless you want to go lower. i'm not a fan of the the wheel gap and from what i understand, the hfp struts are just shorted stock shocks. i'll go the koni yellow route probably once the stocks blow (not really a new mod, wear and tear replacement is my excuse)
