OG POST: 12/12/13
So I didnt want to title this as a "build" thread because that's not my intention for this car. Having been on a 8+ year long search of countless R's and searching daily for the right one, finally having one makes it bittersweet. It's 99% OEM at this point, with all stock parts in boxes to make it 100%, and anything changed will follow suit.
So this thread will be a timeline that I plan on updating as I get in and change/upgrade/modify some parts on heR. Before and after pictures of each part with I'm sure a few pictures of heR once the weather starts getting nicer and I can get to enjoy heR. I purchased heR on 11/29/13 (Black Friday... LOL) and here were heR specs:
- 2001 PY ITR
- 87k Miles
- Momo/Spoon Steering Wheel
- OG Comptech Intake Box w/ stock arm
- Spoon Sports shift knob
- 1" drop / H&R Springs on stock struts
- ALL OEM Components provided in box by previous owner
Few pics of her the day I picked her up.
So I have had a set of JDM Red Recaros that are mint that I figure couldnt get a better use than a PY ITR. So day 2, I got out of work and decided to bolt these bad boys in. The stock set had a bit of wear on the driver bolster so I think I'll be trying to get rid of them and finding a mint OEM front set to have in storage ready. Heres the pics after the seat swap.
The next thing I was sure I would need is the JDM Rear Upper Strut Bar. A quick search through some of the forums, and luckily enough, user 94rs-Turbo had one for sale with all necessary OEM hardware. A week later, shes here.
Next on the list was some bumper plugs to cover those holes in the front bumper! ewwww! Called up my buddy that works at Acura and had him order me up a set. Already painted PY (actually labeled Sunlight yellow in DB) here in a day. Havent met up with him yet, but will show some pics, give part #, and before and afters.
Now me being picky as I am, the floor mats arent in bad shape AT ALL. But as mint as the rest of the car is, a little faded on the drivers mat wouldnt work for me. All the other mats other than the driver are mint, but you can't buy just one mat. Soooooooo ICB just happened to have a shipment of some EUDM mats come in and at below what my buddy at Acura quoted me for a OEM Black set at wholesale from the stealer! WOOHOOO! Cheaper by over $50+ AND they have the Red accent stitching? WIN WIN. I havent gotten the shipment of these yet but once I get them I'll be sure to show them off.
As of now I'm compiling a list of OEM part numbers to replace some components. Not that they need replacing, but I want everything as tight as can be. List as of now:
- Ball Joints
- Tie Rod Ends
- Wheel bearings
- Rotors
- Brake Pads
- Misc. Bushings
- Sway Bar Links
- SS Brake Lines
Check back later for some updates! Im hoping to get her on the lift tomorrow night and prep her for Winter storage and install the upper strut bar. Comments, feedback, suggestions always welcome!
Thanks guys!
