Grendel's Not-Quite-a-Build Thread

It's LONG overdue here...
So, here's the car and why this is not-quite-a-build thread.



Lots of other things to spend money on, so not a lot of cash to put into the car. I'm definitely more likely to be looking in the bargain bins and used tables for shit to use.

Also not-quite-a-build thread because I know fuck-all about actually doing any of this shit, although I seriously wanna learn. I've got the Haynes, some tools, and holyfuck can I follow directions.

I honestly had no intention of driving this thing for more than another year or two, and then moving along to something else that I would want to really invest time/effort into. But late last year, I finally came to terms with this one and I'm thinking I'll keep it. It's neat that it's a recent model, yet is pretty unique - hardly anyone does anything with the 1.7 ELs.

Since November 2009 (not actual mods, but this is where I've been putting the money):
- block heater
- remote start / alarm
- new battery
- new cabin and engine air filters (done myself, yay)
- new plugs (NGK Iridium IX) (done myself, yay)
- tint 50% all-around

Here's IanB cutting off my old endlinks:


Upgraded to the 19mm RSX-S rear stabilizer bar:

Soooo... today, I went from this:


to this:


One step closer to a woodgrain-free interior!!

Oh, and lookie what I found when I was ripping into my console:


Here's the close-up:


Somehow, a penny ended up working its way in there, and getting lodged right there. Given how tightly everything was snapped together, I'm stumped how this would have happened.

Almost forgot. I recently wetsanded/polished my headlights.
This was using the "by hand" method.. lol

Before and After:



Before and After:

And now... the stuff that's purchased, just not yet on the car:

Right o n man! I didn't realise you were in Winnipeg until now. I'll have to meet up with you next time I make it out there. Were you at the zoo on Canada day by any chance? I saw an EL your colour there.

I like this thread :thumpup: Magnesium metallic is a really nice color.

What are the rotors and pads?

Originally Posted by boonk

Right o n man! I didn't realise you were in Winnipeg until now. I'll have to meet up with you next time I make it out there. Were you at the zoo on Canada day by any chance? I saw an EL your colour there.

I don't think it was me, although I do get in/out of there often enough that it COULD have been me.. lol

Originally Posted by SportEL

I like this thread :thumpup: Magnesium metallic is a really nice color.

What are the rotors and pads?

Nothing special... just OEM-equivalent stuff.
I'm starting to get some squeaking, though, so I figured I'd just replace everything all around
heh