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By ktang
- Sat Sep 13, 2014 5:31 am #348633 If your head studs are the stretch type (ARP head studs don't stretch), then it is safer if you do not re-use them.

That is because, when you torque them to spec, they stretch as they apply the proper amount of clamping force.

They will already be stretched out, so the next time you torque them down there will be an indeterministic amount of clamping force.
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By Loaf31
- Sun Sep 14, 2014 2:38 am #348640 Alright thanks. I'll replace them.
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By Loaf31
- Sun Sep 14, 2014 9:09 pm #348647 Took the car off jackstands and rolled her out of the garage for the first time in many months.
Also got new lightweight extended lug nuts.

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By Loaf31
- Mon Sep 15, 2014 1:18 am #348649
Civic Savior wrote:I want a sedan so bad :( Love the canards!


Lol thanks man. Gonna get her running ASAP. Just need to get some money in.
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By Civic Savior
- Mon Sep 15, 2014 1:47 am #348651
Loaf31 wrote:
Civic Savior wrote:I want a sedan so bad :( Love the canards!


Lol thanks man. Gonna get her running ASAP. Just need to get some money in.


I'm waiting on funds too lol...I'm looking to trade my hatch for a sedan so i don't know how much more cash i will be sinking into it. What's keeping it from running?
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By Loaf31
- Mon Sep 15, 2014 2:56 am #348659
Civic Savior wrote:
Loaf31 wrote:
Civic Savior wrote:I want a sedan so bad :( Love the canards!


Lol thanks man. Gonna get her running ASAP. Just need to get some money in.


I'm waiting on funds too lol...I'm looking to trade my hatch for a sedan so i don't know how much more cash i will be sinking into it. What's keeping it from running?


Sedans are fun :thumb:
Piston rings, PS Rack, New HG, and new head studs.
I still need to order the PS Rack, HG, and Studs. We have the rings.
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By Loaf31
- Wed Oct 08, 2014 3:30 am #349038 Even more parts coming! Also, I got a job a few weeks ago, so that's why I'm able to order said parts Lol. :thumb: :lol:
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By Loaf31
- Fri Oct 10, 2014 4:03 am #349074 Parts came in! Bumper quick release.
No pics of installation, but here;s the final product!

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By Loaf31
- Fri Oct 10, 2014 4:26 am #349075 Also, new OPT7 6000K HID Kit. Was going to install it, but the Headlight harness in my car is corroded and is arcing the current. Have to cut the end off and spice in a new one. :thumbdown:

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By Loaf31
- Sun Oct 12, 2014 5:36 pm #349123 So, since my headlight harness is corroded, I'm just going to buy this extender and cut off the male end then splice it onto the existing wires. :thumb:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2PC-H4-9003-HB2 ... af&vxp=mtr
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By Loaf31
- Fri Oct 24, 2014 6:58 pm #349395 Gave her a bath today. New power steering rack came in so that will go in the car on sunday. Will be ordering new HG and Head Studs soon as well.

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By Loaf31
- Sun Oct 26, 2014 7:28 pm #349415 HID conversion halfway done. Driver's side harness is giving me issues.

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