1990 civic Si - period correct build, what parts?

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Re: 1990 civic Si - period correct build, what parts?

Post by JDMJNKY » Fri May 17, 2024 9:13 pm

best damn shifter ever! I also like what you've done with that knob :trophy:

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Re: 1990 civic Si - period correct build, what parts?

Post by PatHidden » Tue May 21, 2024 4:17 pm

JDMJNKY wrote: Fri May 17, 2024 9:13 pm best damn shifter ever! I also like what you've done with that knob :trophy:
The FLP feels great. I am also glad the OEM boot worked with it. Most people I know that have FLP shifters have gutted interior, so I was happy the boot fit. Additionally, people rave about the Hybrid shifter but the Chinese spherical rattled like crazy. However, I would have swapped it out anyway because of the period correct goal.

The shift knob is unique. I got it from a company called Rennstall.

https://rennstall.bigcartel.com/

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Re: 1990 civic Si - period correct build, what parts?

Post by coolhandluke » Sat May 25, 2024 10:32 am

PatHidden wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 10:37 am finally installed!

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I am trying to get the new garage organized so I can finish out the car. I still need to install tie rods.
Oh nice! I bought 1/5 units from Marcus at Heel Toe a few years ago that were a darker color. It was in my ITR when stolen.

I grew to appreciate FLP when I first drove Jon D's '98 and later Chwalisaurus's EG6 with it. The placement + ability to fine tune to the individual driver's preference = money.
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Re: 1990 civic Si - period correct build, what parts?

Post by PatHidden » Tue May 28, 2024 4:34 pm

coolhandluke wrote: Sat May 25, 2024 10:32 am
PatHidden wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 10:37 am finally installed!


I am trying to get the new garage organized so I can finish out the car. I still need to install tie rods.
Oh nice! I bought 1/5 units from Marcus at Heel Toe a few years ago that were a darker color. It was in my ITR when stolen.

I grew to appreciate FLP when I first drove Jon D's '98 and later Chwalisaurus's EG6 with it. The placement + ability to fine tune to the individual driver's preference = money.
It has felt good so far. Honestly, only have touched first and reverse. Given my new tires, I cannot drive around with my bad alignment. The biggest upgrade to me is no more rattling. That Hybrid shifter's Chinese spherical rattled so bad. :hammer:

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Re: 1990 civic Si - period correct build, what parts?

Post by coolhandluke » Wed May 29, 2024 9:10 pm

PatHidden wrote: Tue May 28, 2024 4:34 pm
coolhandluke wrote: Sat May 25, 2024 10:32 am
PatHidden wrote: Tue May 14, 2024 10:37 am finally installed!


I am trying to get the new garage organized so I can finish out the car. I still need to install tie rods.
Oh nice! I bought 1/5 units from Marcus at Heel Toe a few years ago that were a darker color. It was in my ITR when stolen.

I grew to appreciate FLP when I first drove Jon D's '98 and later Chwalisaurus's EG6 with it. The placement + ability to fine tune to the individual driver's preference = money.
It has felt good so far. Honestly, only have touched first and reverse. Given my new tires, I cannot drive around with my bad alignment. The biggest upgrade to me is no more rattling. That Hybrid shifter's Chinese spherical rattled so bad. :hammer:
It sounds like some Kingpin Machine sphericals are in your future...
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Re: 1990 civic Si - period correct build, what parts?

Post by PatHidden » Tue Nov 12, 2024 1:49 pm

I got some updates coming soon. I just did a weekend at Chuckwalla.

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Re: 1990 civic Si - period correct build, what parts?

Post by coolhandluke » Tue Nov 12, 2024 2:53 pm

PatHidden wrote: Tue Nov 12, 2024 1:49 pm I got some updates coming soon. I just did a weekend at Chuckwalla.
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Re: 1990 civic Si - period correct build, what parts?

Post by PatHidden » Tue Nov 19, 2024 11:37 am

I'll add some commentary but here is my lap and some pictures:

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

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Thanks!

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