Frostine the Civic Type R

Couple part installed over the weekend… the NGK Ruthies were done a little while back. I’m at 50K miles and figured I should change the plugs since I’m FBO (minus exhaust).
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The FL5 Air Guides for the front brakes fit with a little modification. See the write up by on what to do - that’s where I got the idea.
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Lastly, while changing the oil and filter, I installed the cooling plate made by HPT. It’s WAY sturdier than the OEM piece, plus the venting should allow for some hot air to exit the engine bay (need to look into a 1st Molding carbon hood to maximize cooling).
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I also have HPTs triple pass radiator, Acuity Reverse Radiator hoses to do… too many parts, not enough time. Stay tuned…

Installing the HKS BOV and broke one of the spouts off the boost control solenoid (2nd pic) on the back of the block… I’ve got another on order so I’m waiting on it to come in.
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Also realized the HKS BOV hoses make contact with the Eventuri carbon box and the intake box won’t fit, SO I’ve ordered an adapter kit from Evasive Motorsport to relocate the BOV further back (toward the firewall) and lower so the new hose will allow the intake box to fit. Meanwhile new clamps and Boost Tubes are in - no AOS work yet. Stay tuned…

I see why people pay to get their roofs wrapped. This was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. I brought my bride in to help me out and it’s finally done. Now the roof matches my hood scoop, fender vents, fuel door, and rear hatch trim. Don’t look too close, there are a few creases from where the vinyl was stretched and we tried the best we could to smooth it out. Also, there are about 3 additional vinyl pieces around the rear antenna where I messed up in my original measurements. Will I get it redone? Sure at some point, but I’ll leave it for now.
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It’s all a learning process! More to come…

Clapped Beemer driver gave me a 👎 at an intersection… 🤭🤣🤭 Haters gonna hate I guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Found my MASSIVE vacuum leak, I won’t detail it, it’s pretty embarrassing. Well… ah who cares: The Eventuri was holding on with one bolt at the turbo, no clue when/where the other bolt disappeared to. Car is back to running strong with the RV660 and Ultimate Racing intercooler.
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Need to install springs soon… and probably take an angle grinder to a section of the crash beam, and enlarge the bumper opening for this skyscraper of an intercooler (the top is even with the top of the crash beam)… itching to get these car projects done. Maybe I’ll wrap the roof next? Order the Mugen Rear Under Spoiler? More to come…