halfNhalf83's 08 TW FA5 build thread!

[halfNhalf83]

Well, figure i should post one of these up since ive already started to add some select mods.

ive got a on-going build thread on another board, but its an accord forum and i just don't belong there since i sold my old 92 accord. lol so here it is.

*ill continue to add as parts come in and pictures are taken*

(PRE mugen susp. install)



ENGINE:
JDM FD2 typeARGH! valve cover
Mugen (gold) oil cap
Mugen reservoir socks (or jdm wistbands, lol)
Mugen radiator cap
passwordjdm CF IM cover (throwing out!)



EXTERIOR:
Mugen Si front lip (waiting paint)
OEM Honda door visors
JDM FD2 sidemarkers &wire harness
Xenon Depot 5000k HID kit



INTERIOR:
JDM FD2 typeR shift knob
stock Si comfy interior



SUSPENSION:
Mugen Sport Suspension




BRAKES:
stock....for now



WHEELS/TIRES:
17x7.5 Weds Sport Racing SA-90 (gunmetal)
215-45ZR17 Michelin EXALTO (not too bad!)



FUTURE *SET* PLANS:
install USDM Mugen Si front lip (paint matched TW)*purchased*
Mugen sideskirts
Mugen front grill (usdm version)
JDM FD2 typeR rear bumper/diffuser
Vision CF spark plug cover **purchased 3/3**
Mugen door sill scuff plates
Mugen rear roof spoiler (still searching)
Mugen Si exhaust
GruppeM intake system (RAM air, cowl induction)
Vibrant race header w/cat **purchased, awaiting install**
Comptech (CTE) supercharger
Hondata reflash
Hondata IMG
06-07/06-08 Accord V6/TL-S Throttle Body
Mugen "high performance" rotors (gotta find em)
Mugen "micromesh" brake lines
Mugen brake pads
J's Racing front strut bar
J's Racing rear strut bar
Tanabe H-brace (maybe)
Progress rear sway bar upgrade w/endlinks
JDM FD2 typeR dead pedal
Pionner AVIC-D3 in-dash navigation/DVD
MUGEN 18x7.5'' GPs (gunmetal) *after summer 08*
Spoon Sports engine torque damper




*how she currently sits(mugen sports susp.)*




(the CF intake mani cover HAS to go!!)

[Ruthless909]

Nice taffy!

[halfNhalf83]

some of the Mugen goodies you cant really see...yet. i need to snap some better picTARs.

excuse the iphone pics (its all i have @ work)




...and the part that needs some TW paint (still contemplating whether to do it or not). its expensive to have painted since they gotta take it apart apparently!!!

[Duce2k]

Nice pics

[wh03Lse]

hows that mugen suspension treating you...
price...site?

tw looking nice!

[halfNhalf83]

Originally Posted by wh03Lse

hows that mugen suspension treating you...
price...site?

tw looking nice!

The Mugen suspension is quite nice. before i bought it and was reading/researching it...people had said it felt "softer than the Si, but its more aggressive". i disagree. its a tad bit more on the stiff side and its MUCH more responsive.

you tend to feel a lot more bumps, flaws in the road. It definately holds corners better than the stock Si suspension.

i paid 1146 shipped from King Mototsports

drop is very mild but its exactly what i wanted it to look like....so im more than happy with the results!

thanks for the kind words.

[07Ex]

Wow, looks sharp!

[NcSi]

my twin but with weds instead of worksss

[halfNhalf83]

Originally Posted by NcSi

my twin but with weds instead of worksss

the Weds are "OK"....but the car is begging for some 18s. lol

[NcSi]

yea mine are 17 work emotion xd9's they look small but i think once i put the comptech springs on it will look perfect

[halfNhalf83]

nothing major, but everyone loves more pictures! lol

its been installed but i havent posted. i love the overall feel of the FD2 typeR more than the stock Si shift knob. a Mugen Si might be in the near future....but this works.




thats all for now.

[halfNhalf83]

Well, took the Mugen front lip BACK to the body shop after contemplating paint for it... lol 2 weeks later!

wish they could shoot paint down the sides...3 shops said they have to disassemble the sides in order to do a good job. so instead of 75+tax..its not 250+tax(employee rate)

MANY THANKS TO Angelsi06 for helping me get that lip!!!! one hell of a guy!!


pictures to come, when the lip returns next week!! WOOT!

[helweg07si-sedan]

Car is looking good, I agree that is about the perfect drop. Sean did you sell your stock rims locally?

[1chin3s3_b0i]

nice with the mugen lip this ride should look stunning

[halfNhalf83]

Originally Posted by helweg07si-sedan

Car is looking good, I agree that is about the perfect drop. Sean did you sell your stock rims locally?

Thanks man! Yeah the drop is exactly where i want it to be... i guess i got lucky(since i wasnt exactly sure how much it dropped the car in the f/r)! Yeah i sold my stockers. im not a fan of the oem wheels at all. I have however decided that these Weds are gonna be the winter rollers.. hehe

Originally Posted by 1chin3s3_b0i

nice with the mugen lip this ride should look stunning

lets hope so!! its quite the investment to have the lip AND in TW. lol! the lip is just 1 of 3 parts... but it may be a few months til i get the other 2 pieces to complete the package.

i should be getting it back any day now, along with another few parts in transit.

[FijiBlueCivic]

where did you find that front lip? i've been looking for one...

[halfNhalf83]

Originally Posted by FijiBlueCivic

where did you find that front lip? i've been looking for one...

I got mine through Honda. i work in the parts department as it is...it was just a matter of having a helping hand obtaining a legit VIN. thanks to Angelsi06!!

only way to get the exclusive lip is from Honda...

[mz_rigel]

clean ride!! nice job!!

[FijiBlueCivic]

thanks i work for honda too, ill try it out

[halfNhalf83]

Well... here is a couple teasers for now! yes they will be installed SATURDAY. and ill also do a comparison video of the stock exhaust and Mugen Sports Exhaust! with nicer pics with the DSLR. :tu: :bouncy:

*****************SORRY FOR THE iPHONE PICS***************


On with the pics.. Mugen Sports exhaust system (cat-back!).














....keep scrolling.




EXCLUSIVE Mugen Si shift knob!





im pretty stoked about these! i have 2 more shipments due in along with the Mugen Si front lip being returned from the paint shop any day!!