Krzys Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Thanks, it sure took a lot more effort than i thought... and fingernails! And i did a lot of things the hard way, trying to figure out the correct sandpaper/drill bit to use at each point and learning the best techniques for tricky spots. But i guess you just gotta pay your dues. It didn't help that at times the temperature dropped below zero! Next time i'm refurbing wheels, i'll make sure it's summer .Yeah I bet you suffered a fair bit with it being so cold! Least in summer it should be 5 or 6 degrees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Yeah I bet you suffered a fair bit with it being so cold! Least in summer it should be 5 or 6 degrees! Closer to 3, actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Closer to 3, actually And I was only joking but wow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timgod Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPjdGGR9sCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 Winter look: Can almost fit a finger there! Not really much need for winter tires at the moment but the law is the law, and atleast i'll ready for some extreme vtec understeer fun when the flakes finally fall . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Looks good mate! I've just put a pair of wet weather tyres on the front of mine after getting a puncture, figured it was appropriate for our feable winter weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 As i'm honored this year to be in the Car of the Year vote, i thought i'd sum up all the mods i've done and what this deck is all about. You can see my current winter look from the post above, here are a few pics of how she looks like when it's a bit warmer: r: More photos on page 5. Some GoPro track video from last summer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY7qKdVAFSY And some older incar-footage from 2011: This is what i said back in 2009 in my first post here in Civic5: "It wasn't in the best possible condition when i got it and still needs lots of work, but slowly and surely it's starting to turn into what i hope one day will be the lowest, fastest and baddest Aerodeck in Finland." Now over 4 years later "slowly and surely" still apply , but it's come quite a way. My philosphy has been to upgrade parts instead of just replacing them, with the goal of eventually improving the car all round. I guess i want the best of all worlds so a bit of stance, a bit of race and a bit of ICE has been my recipe. Here's the current spec/mod list: Engine bay and transmissionB18C4TSS tuning intake kitOptima Yellowtop batteryNGK iridium spark plugsExedy Stage 1 clutchITR flywheel and ARP bolts SuspensionH&R coiloverkitTSS tuning (Blox) front camber kitPowerflex bushes (front) BrakesStock pads and calipers (painted red)DOT 5.1 brake fluid Wheels and tiresSummer: 17 x 7.5 / 17 x 8.5 Volk Evo 3's with 195/40 Falken ZE912Track: 15 x 6.5 League 273's with 195/50 Toyo Proxes R888Winter: 15 x 7 Rials with 195/55 Continental ContiVikingContact 3 studless winter tires ExteriorFull VTI-S lip kitFully de-badgedDe-chromed headlightsOsram Nightbreaker bulbsHeadlight washer deleteCustom mesh grilleTinted windowsClear repeatersShort antennaAero wipersWhite license plate screw caps InteriorHandmade black floor mats with red liningMoman plasma dials (with realistic top speed!)Tenzo-R shift knobMugen-style pedalsCustom steel foot rest coverPainted red h-emblem on steering wheelAerodeck-badge on front passenger side AudioPioneer DEH-3200UB head unitFront: JBL680C speakers, tweeters and crossovers + Silent Coat inside the doorsRear: Pioneer TS-G1312i coaxial speakers There's still plenty more to come, i'm definitely planning on keeping this one. Needless to say Civic5 has been an invaluable site for support on this build so thanks to everyone who's helped or commented along the way. Don't forget to check out all the other COTY-nominees here and may the best M-civic win! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Awesome summary there mate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKH25 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Just such a nice looking deck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB3Matt Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I love this 'deck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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