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Fit-FTW · 08-13-2009, 03:20 PM

Hey guys i was tired of the problems with the MCS so i traded it in last week for an 01 MR Integra GS

i can say i'm much happier with it

i'm planning on getting a bunch of Spoon parts
maybe a turbo not sure

you guys have any recommendations?

thanks,
Ricky

Honduh · 08-13-2009, 03:25 PM

Get some Fork parts too to go along with your spoons.

The Captain · 08-13-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Honduh

Get some Fork parts too to go along with your spoons.

oh this guy, whata character.

Looks pretty good. Dropped on some gold volk gt-u's =

Renegade_ · 08-13-2009, 03:39 PM

Just turbo the thing and be happy

JDMTyler3326 · 08-13-2009, 03:50 PM

Looks like a nice Teg.

Fit-FTW · 08-13-2009, 03:58 PM

thanks everyone

i'm checking out koni/GC for suspension and greddy turbo kit

sundaybikes · 08-13-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fit-FTW

thanks everyone

i'm checking out koni/GC for suspension and greddy turbo kit

one of the best setups for the money, and if you have extra cash get the tophats for atleast the front (theyre not as needed in the rear).

are those edm clear signal lights?

Fit-FTW · 08-13-2009, 04:44 PM

^
thanks that's what i hear about the Koni/GC
i wanted to run Spoon dampers and springs but that setup would run me over 1K then i have to get the ITR control arms and such

yeah they're EDM clears i'm thinking about switching back to amber...i like amber a bit better

4DR_DB7 · 08-13-2009, 10:58 PM

welcome to the club! VERY clean looking DC. MR is not my fav color, as its a cop-magnet, but i'm sure you'll be fine.

I'm going Koni Yellow/GC too, w/ Skunk2 camber kits and maybe LCAs.

x2 on the corners. Ambers just look better and cleaner imo. for some reason the clears look ricy.

How many miles on your b18b? If you're looking for reliability, you might want to consider a motor swap rather than turbo. Granted, if you ran low psi and absolutely don't beat on it, will probably be okay. But these non-vtec motors were made to get groceries around town, not for high-rpm, high horsepower. It would suck to blow the motor.

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Originally Posted by Fit-FTW

^
thanks that's what i hear about the Koni/GC
i wanted to run Spoon dampers and springs but that setup would run me over 1K then i have to get the ITR control arms and such

yeah they're EDM clears i'm thinking about switching back to amber...i like amber a bit better

cmr076 · 08-13-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 4DR_DB7

How many miles on your b18b? If you're looking for reliability, you might want to consider a motor swap rather than turbo. Granted, if you ran low psi and absolutely don't beat on it, will probably be okay. But these non-vtec motors were made to get groceries around town, not for high-rpm, high horsepower. It would suck to blow the motor.

my roomates boosted LS runs GREAT and is making 250whp, it also get beaten on every time its driven!

TurboTagTeam · 08-13-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 4DR_DB7

How many miles on your b18b? If you're looking for reliability, you might want to consider a motor swap rather than turbo. Granted, if you ran low psi and absolutely don't beat on it, will probably be okay. But these non-vtec motors were made to get groceries around town, not for high-rpm, high horsepower. It would suck to blow the motor.

Why would you offer advice if you don't know what you're talking about?

1. A boosted LS motor is just as reliable as a boosted GSR or R motor.
2. Why the HELL would you build a turbo kit if you are going to "ran low psi and absolutely don't beat on it"????

PaleDSM · 08-13-2009, 04:15 PM

That is a car that has aged well. What kind of problems were you having with the Mini that made you throw in the hat?

OBEEWON · 08-13-2009, 04:18 PM

Oh man. Mini....sheesh. This car is cool but a Mini trumps a Teg.

Fit-FTW · 08-13-2009, 04:36 PM

it doesn't if you've already repleaced the clutch/flywheel (1700), broke a wheel speed sensor, had a broken brake booster, steering click, and a glovebox that popped open on every bump and on top of that a dealership that won't fix **** with a warranty. all in 5 months. f*ck the mini. i can build a much faster and reliable car, and plus not have to worry about talking to old people about their stripes on their mini cooper.

cmr076 · 08-13-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OBEEWON

Oh man. Mini....sheesh. This car is cool but a Mini trumps a Teg.

fo sho.

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Originally Posted by Fit-FTW

it doesn't if you've already repleaced the clutch/flywheel (1700), broke a wheel speed sensor, had a broken brake booster, steering click, and a glovebox that popped open on every bump and on top of that a dealership that won't fix **** with a warranty. all in 5 months. f*ck the mini. i can build a much faster and reliable car, and plus not have to worry about talking to old people about their stripes on their mini cooper.

i have 77k on my cooper and am still on the stock clutch (and mines modded)

Fit-FTW · 08-13-2009, 04:57 PM

you're one of the lucky ones then
mine was stock and i never beat on it

i starting hearing the groaning sound and rubbery clutch pedal after 10 mins of driving.....called up helix and they said the clutch was going bad

cmr076 · 08-13-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Fit-FTW

you're one of the lucky ones then
mine was stock and i never beat on it

i starting hearing the groaning sound and rubbery clutch pedal after 10 mins of driving.....called up helix and they said the clutch was going bad

actually your one of the few, actually the ONLY person ive ever met that disliked there cooper! an old integra just seems like a step down to me, unless part of it was financial reasons.

sundaybikes · 08-13-2009, 04:57 PM

if you want to sell the corners let me know how much haha

Foolinaround · 08-13-2009, 09:58 PM

Get ambers,its much cleaner

Also i recommend full coils you can get F&F 1's for the price of shock strut combo.

Get some rotas,they will wok fine,and for turbo kit,thats all up to you if you wanna go with cheap or expensive

All that i recommend is a good tune.

Fit-FTW · 08-14-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Foolinaround

Get ambers,its much cleaner

Also i recommend full coils you can get F&F 1's for the price of shock strut combo.

Get some rotas,they will wok fine,and for turbo kit,thats all up to you if you wanna go with cheap or expensive

All that i recommend is a good tune.

i've never heard of function & form until recently. are they built well?

i don't like rotas so that's out of the question

turbo kit i'm thinking about going with the greddy with a different EMS

08-13-2009, 03:20 PM	#1
Fit-FTW Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Member #7723 My Ride: 03 IBP IS300 iTrader: (0)	Traded in my Mini Cooper and got a DC4 last week Hey guys i was tired of the problems with the MCS so i traded it in last week for an 01 MR Integra GS i can say i'm much happier with it i'm planning on getting a bunch of Spoon parts maybe a turbo not sure you guys have any recommendations? thanks, Ricky Last edited by Fit-FTW; 08-13-2009 at 03:55 PM.

08-13-2009, 03:39 PM	#4
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