The Manhattan Project II: Sporty's Civic Build

[12,000 RPM]

C&D got 7.7s stock. I can get a decent launch at a light if I concentrate. I need new front tires as well. I really just want to see the 5-60 time. The app I have only allows starts in 10 MPH increments

I wish there were a 1/4 mile track around here. There are only 1/8ths

[CaminoRacer]

I just have a mental block wrt 3k clutch dumps on the street.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I just have a mental block wrt 3k clutch dumps on the street.

That is not a bad thing ... for your license ... pussy

[r0tor]

Did a 0-60 app. 8.4 seconds I want to find one that can do 5-60

Should have gotten a Versa S

[12,000 RPM]

Should have gotten a Versa S

Its on the list

[Eye of the Tiger]

yep

[12,000 RPM]

[Eye of the Tiger]

The proper method would include an average of the three runs.

[12,000 RPM]

The proper method would include an average of the three runs.

[MX793]

Car really seems to suffer some power loss at altitude.

[12,000 RPM]

"New" engine burns oil. Def gonna stay on top of that. This thing's gotta go

[12,000 RPM]

Random Civic thoughts

Car has been running pretty well... got 28 MPGs on a recent tank but it's usually 26-27. Raised the right rear corner... I didn't tighten the set screw on the collar and it was sagging. Rear rattling noise seems to have gone away and the stance looks a lot better. A little disconcerting that there's like 1" difference in the collar height to get the same height in the rear though.

New engine isn't doing too bad... it has a little knock/rattle when it's cold but it goes away when it's warm. Just have to take it easy until the engine warms up. I got scared that the new engine was bad but the knocking is light and disappears once the engine reaches temp. When the last one went the knocking got louder and louder and didn't disappear with warm weather.

Wifey's car is the priority for this year so IDK that I will be able to replace Demon Civic this year. We did just pay wifey's car off though. IDK, we'll see

[CALL_911]

Why do you call it demon Civic?

[SJ_GTI]

Why do you call it demon Civic?

Can only assume because it is more powerful than the new Dodge Demon...?

[68_427]

It's so fast and handles so well it tempts him to break the speed limit?

[CaminoRacer]

Can only assume because it is more powerful than the new Dodge Demon...?

Or maybe it's an undercover test car for Dodge. 

[12,000 RPM]

Woke up today, right rear tire was flat. I haven't had a flat tire in 15 years. Under warranty though

I call it a demon the same reason I call my 15lb dachshund a demon.

[SJ_GTI]

Woke up today, right rear tire was flat. I haven't had a flat tire in 15 years. Under warranty though

I call it a demon the same reason I call my 15lb dachshund a demon.

You dachshund is also more powerful than the Dodge Demon...?

[r0tor]

Why do you call it demon Civic?

It's riddled with demons (issues)...

[Eye of the Tiger]

Civic is the correct car. Civic can stay, just like datsun dog.

[Rich]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wc_q_4blyw

[12,000 RPM]

Cant see here but Im guessing that's The Smoking Tire's one take from this morning? Impressive but a little weird. Runs 11s but shifts 4 times in the quarter

Anyway, update on the car, I think the rear shocks are on their way out. They are covered under warranty, but that's kind of stupid... what do I drive on in the meantime? I ordered some Koni Yellows. $300 or so for a set, not bad.

[12,000 RPM]

O man, Koni all the things Rear shocks were definitely blown. Disappointed, KW is supposed to be quality. Seems like there's separate low + high speed valving and the high speed valving went. So quiet! Looking forward to the commute tomorrow. REALLY looking forward to the shock for the bike

[68_427]

I want a Civic rap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd_6P_AQj6U

[12,000 RPM]

You know whats fucked up

I dont know if you remember 3-6 Mafia's "Riding Spinners" song.... but in college a buddy and I were fucking around in the studio and did "Riding Civics"

I remember one of the lines being something about revving to 4K to leave a stop light... fun times Lost it of course

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

You know whats fucked up

I dont know if you remember 3-6 Mafia's "Riding Spinners" song.... but in college a buddy and I were fucking around in the studio and did "Riding Civics"

I remember one of the lines being something about revving to 4K to leave a stop light... fun times Lost it of course

[12,000 RPM]

Ugh fuck this car

Ps pump bracket broke. Looks like whoever swapped it broke it and shit welded it. Just out of warranty. Might have to go car shopping for real

[Rich]

So many questions.

Why was it swapped?

How hard is it to put a new bracket in?

[Soup DeVille]

You know whats fucked up

I dont know if you remember 3-6 Mafia's "Riding Spinners" song.... but in college a buddy and I were fucking around in the studio and did "Riding Civics"

I remember one of the lines being something about revving to 4K to leave a stop light... fun times Lost it of course

There was a Civic one from High School, parody of Vanilla Ice. Probably pretty horrible but the one line I remember was "rollin, in my 2.0 with the plastic in the back where the window goes."

[12,000 RPM]

So many questions.

Why was it swapped?

How hard is it to put a new bracket in?

I spun a bearing, got a cheapo engine replacement.

Bracket isn't a bracket, its the bolt hole for the PS pump on the timing chain cover.