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threezero 04-06-2015 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jmanhas (Post 8619930)
I am living my fx35 dream vicariously through your build.

Love your build broski!

Same your build made me miss the fx so much. Please don't stop

77civic1200 04-06-2015 07:48 PM

You guys realize your car doesn't have to be running right? auto or manual are the same, put it in reverse with the ebrake on, and go check.

Leaving it running in gear is retarded

boostedcivic 04-06-2015 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dared3vil0 (Post 8619602)
Holy crap I did not realize they were this wide... :O



http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/x...g?t=1428114624




Hello mechanical grip!!

What size?

jing 04-06-2015 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Akinari (Post 8619968)
I'm one of those OCD guys who frequently checks all the exterior lights of my car to see if they're all working, including the reverse bulbs by putting the car into reverse and putting on the ebrake. One of the advantages of an auto trans :troll: so that would be a non-issue for me

My reverse bulbs light up when the car is in R, but the key is in the 2nd position of the ignition. No need to have the car running to check.

dared3vil0 04-06-2015 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by boostedcivic (Post 8620276)
What size?

size is 275/40/18 all around. Measure out to 11.6" wide, which is like 296mm wide. :lawl:

knight604 04-06-2015 09:43 PM

square set up ftw.

dared3vil0 04-06-2015 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by knight604 (Post 8620348)
square set up ftw.

This. The car is so well balanced with the 255's i'm running now I just couldn't upset that by going to a staggered fitment. I still wanted more mechanical grip though, so I just went with 275's square. :lawl:

boostedcivic 04-06-2015 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dared3vil0 (Post 8620341)
size is 275/40/18 all around. Measure out to 11.6" wide, which is like 296mm wide. :lawl:

Nice! I'm running a 285/40 right now, just got rid of the 305/35 as the profile looked really outta place.

dared3vil0 04-06-2015 10:46 PM

285/40/18 square?

boostedcivic 04-06-2015 10:49 PM

Just rear, I think I have a 255/40 on the front.

jasonturbo 04-07-2015 06:47 PM

Oil and filter kit for Mr. Mezger... starting to get the itch, can't wait to abuse the GT3 on the fabulous roads of Edmonton :derp:

alf 04-07-2015 08:02 PM

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hp...d1&oe=55AFDA10

dared3vil0 04-07-2015 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by boostedcivic (Post 8620398)
Just rear, I think I have a 255/40 on the front.

Depending on what you do with your car I think you would LOVE going to a square setup. With staggered fitment it's just understeer for days on these cars... :heckno:

threezero 04-08-2015 08:33 PM

http://i.imgur.com/2ISADC6l.jpg

Brought a creeper from princess auto to work on my cars. Proceed to change the oil on one of my civic. Discover that the creeper isn't nearly low profile enough. Barely had room to work down there and this is on my highest car. Had to max out my jackstand. Add to that my low profile jack is now getting weaker and weaker.

Working on a creeper beats working on my mom's throwaway carpet though!! Soo target now is to get a good low profile jack that can jack my car up 2 stories high lol. Does anyone have a recommendation?

Fafine 04-08-2015 09:00 PM

lordco should have low pros on sale since its trade show time.
if youre in van hit up the sw marine drive and look for the asian kid with faux hawk, tell him ge sent you

threezero 04-08-2015 10:21 PM

^ seem like they have 24inch reach? My 3 ton jack right now does approx that I believe and I need clearance for creeper. I want a low profile jack that can lift higher :( does it even exist?

boibuddha 04-09-2015 07:24 AM

Most low profile jacks I've seen lift about 15" max, but the CDN Tire has a low profile Michelin jack which can lift 24". The kicker is that it costs $300.
Michelin 2 Ton Low Profile High Lift Service Jack | Canadian Tire

I gave up doing my own oil changes on my EF when I switched over to a B18 (lower oil filter position). With the tools I have on hand (low-pro jack and jack stands), there isn't enough clearance to torque off the oil filter. My elbow was on the floor and I could still touch the oil filter.

I felt like a T-Rex trying to open a jar of pickles, it just wasn't going to happen.

underscore 04-09-2015 08:18 AM

I just use two jacks to get the car up higher, or drive it onto some blocks of wood so my taller jack fits.

threezero 04-09-2015 11:49 AM

^yea that what i do now. Use the low profil to get it on to the stands first and than use the heavy duty jack to lift it up to max height. And than the reverse to get it back on the ground. My low profile jack is failing and was wishing for something to replace both jack... Maneuvering around 2 jacks isn't a very elegant solution

jackp0t 04-10-2015 05:03 PM

I was in the same boat as you before @threezero i had that low profile aluminum jack and it wouldnt let me raise it high enough to be able to use a creeper but not until i bought that 2 ton michelin jack @boibhudda posted.
Best jack ever! Its so solid compare to my old jack it feels strong and allows me to raise the car way higher now
Even raising an suv it doesnt feel like its gonna break into 2 compare to my old one lol.

And the best part about it i dont need to use 2 by 4 anymore to slide the jack under the car
my car for reference
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...128_162805.jpg

the only downside i can think is its super heavy

jackp0t 04-10-2015 05:19 PM

Got an eyelids and a different spoiler to switch up the look this year

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...227_134937.jpg

threezero 04-10-2015 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boibuddha (Post 8621385)
Most low profile jacks I've seen lift about 15" max, but the CDN Tire has a low profile Michelin jack which can lift 24". The kicker is that it costs $300.
Michelin 2 Ton Low Profile High Lift Service Jack | Canadian Tire

I gave up doing my own oil changes on my EF when I switched over to a B18 (lower oil filter position). With the tools I have on hand (low-pro jack and jack stands), there isn't enough clearance to torque off the oil filter. My elbow was on the floor and I could still touch the oil filter.

I felt like a T-Rex trying to open a jar of pickles, it just wasn't going to happen.


finally click on your links and its discontinue?$300 is not bad if it will last me 10+ years

boibuddha 04-10-2015 06:44 PM

If you click on different locations, some places still have it in stock. White rock and market crossing still did last time I checked

J.C 04-10-2015 07:10 PM

I have this from crappy tire

2-Ton Super Long Car Jack | Canadian Tire

Very bright lol
Works fine on my genesis as long as I drive up on a piece of wood
No more jacking problems :fuckyea:

kchan 04-10-2015 07:49 PM

not what i bought - but my fiance got it for me from japan

limited edition recaro SP-GIII 100th year - only 100 made

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hp...14222727_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...35650333_o.jpg
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hp...04180018_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...15058677_o.jpg


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