subiemommy
04-20-2010, 01:51 PM
Ok, I'm going to start this now, because when the real mods start coming I will not remember Dmitry's rebirth! haha
We aquired my 97 L in Nov '09. It was a suprise gift from Eric, as he knew I hated my Accord. His friend had a neighbor that wanted to get rid of it for a little Christams cash since it had sat in his yard for 2 years without moving. $500 later it was ours! Then on to getting it running, as it had sat for a long time, sadly full of gas and other fluids! After much flushing we cleared fuel lines and got it running. But that was only the start of the crap we would have to put into Dmitry to really get him running good.
Fuel pump
Fuel filter
PCV valve
Air filter
Oil filter
Battery
Tires (4 in Nov and one in March after blowing it at a Dirty Meet)
Side mirrors
2 x CV axles (left and right)
Plugs and wires
Water Pump & gasket
Thermostat & gasket
Timing belt
Timing belt tensioner
Front main seal
2 x cam seals
2 x valve cover gaskets
Rear main seal
Flywheel
Exedy clutch kit (clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing, etc.)
Front output shaft seal (requires transmission disassembly)
And he still has a hic-up once in awhile, not sure if it's the ignition coil or the fuel pressure regulater. Just more parts to buy! haha
As far as mods go they are minimal:
2001 RS Front Anit-Sway Bar (Eric's hand me downs! haha)
RallyTech 19mm Rear Anit-Sway Bar
Cusco Strut Tower Brace (also Eric's hand me downs, though this ones not as old! haha)
I also painted my rusty steelies black, I couldn't handle the old nasty rust anymore, satin black is much better, though not as good as real rims! haha We were going to put his air intake on my car, but he is now saying it won't work. I'm going to look into it. We're also in the process of making skid plates. And waiting on paint to paint my black trim white, I like it better the same color as the car.
That's it for Dmitry, for now! I have many, many plans, even though after next year he will be Eric's daily driver! haha
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f333/beautifulbaby3/DSC09046.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f333/beautifulbaby3/032.jpg
I like him dirty! hehe
Edit 5-7-10
Installed a new fuel pressure regulater, hopefully that will stop his hic-ups. I have yet to drive him since the install, he's been all taped up for painting. And as a slight;y early Mother's Day present Eric and the boys of course, bougt me "new" RS wheels. No more rocking the steelies unless I'm out in the dirt and mud!
When I got him:
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f333/beautifulbaby3/just%20stuff/My%20Love%20My%20Car/DSC09054.jpg
And now with new wheels and painted mirrors and bump strips (handles and front grill are being done tonight, but I'm in patient! haha
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f333/beautifulbaby3/just%20stuff/My%20Love%20My%20Car/DSCN2242.jpg
You can't really tell the whites aren't exact, but I know they are slightly off. But as long as no one else can tell I'm ok with it for now. (The car is dirty and the painted places are, well, freshly painted and clean! So it looks more off then it should. haha) Can't wait for next summer to get a real paint job. Though by then it shoud be Eric's DD and I'll have something new, fingers crossed! haha
We aquired my 97 L in Nov '09. It was a suprise gift from Eric, as he knew I hated my Accord. His friend had a neighbor that wanted to get rid of it for a little Christams cash since it had sat in his yard for 2 years without moving. $500 later it was ours! Then on to getting it running, as it had sat for a long time, sadly full of gas and other fluids! After much flushing we cleared fuel lines and got it running. But that was only the start of the crap we would have to put into Dmitry to really get him running good.
Fuel pump
Fuel filter
PCV valve
Air filter
Oil filter
Battery
Tires (4 in Nov and one in March after blowing it at a Dirty Meet)
Side mirrors
2 x CV axles (left and right)
Plugs and wires
Water Pump & gasket
Thermostat & gasket
Timing belt
Timing belt tensioner
Front main seal
2 x cam seals
2 x valve cover gaskets
Rear main seal
Flywheel
Exedy clutch kit (clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing, etc.)
Front output shaft seal (requires transmission disassembly)
And he still has a hic-up once in awhile, not sure if it's the ignition coil or the fuel pressure regulater. Just more parts to buy! haha
As far as mods go they are minimal:
2001 RS Front Anit-Sway Bar (Eric's hand me downs! haha)
RallyTech 19mm Rear Anit-Sway Bar
Cusco Strut Tower Brace (also Eric's hand me downs, though this ones not as old! haha)
I also painted my rusty steelies black, I couldn't handle the old nasty rust anymore, satin black is much better, though not as good as real rims! haha We were going to put his air intake on my car, but he is now saying it won't work. I'm going to look into it. We're also in the process of making skid plates. And waiting on paint to paint my black trim white, I like it better the same color as the car.
That's it for Dmitry, for now! I have many, many plans, even though after next year he will be Eric's daily driver! haha
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f333/beautifulbaby3/DSC09046.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f333/beautifulbaby3/032.jpg
I like him dirty! hehe
Edit 5-7-10
Installed a new fuel pressure regulater, hopefully that will stop his hic-ups. I have yet to drive him since the install, he's been all taped up for painting. And as a slight;y early Mother's Day present Eric and the boys of course, bougt me "new" RS wheels. No more rocking the steelies unless I'm out in the dirt and mud!
When I got him:
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f333/beautifulbaby3/just%20stuff/My%20Love%20My%20Car/DSC09054.jpg
And now with new wheels and painted mirrors and bump strips (handles and front grill are being done tonight, but I'm in patient! haha
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f333/beautifulbaby3/just%20stuff/My%20Love%20My%20Car/DSCN2242.jpg
You can't really tell the whites aren't exact, but I know they are slightly off. But as long as no one else can tell I'm ok with it for now. (The car is dirty and the painted places are, well, freshly painted and clean! So it looks more off then it should. haha) Can't wait for next summer to get a real paint job. Though by then it shoud be Eric's DD and I'll have something new, fingers crossed! haha