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The latter part of 2014 didn't see any action, but I have a feeling 2015 will be a pivotal year for this F. Some ~60k service items. I'll be doing sparks, tranny flush, engine oil, etc. In the midst of this refresh, I'll also be upgrading to a '13/14 power steering ecu. Maintenance is fun if you don't look at receipts
Better late then never! First off congrats on receiving an full/academic scholarship! Impressive, and I'd ask that you continue to work hard as you've done previously. 2nd congrats on your surprise gift! Well earned, I say! Now for the MODS...I like them, keep them coming and enjoy that fine automobile. She's a beauty!
Better late then never! First off congrats on receiving an full/academic scholarship! Impressive, and I'd ask that you continue to work hard as you've done previously. 2nd congrats on your surprise gift! Well earned, I say! Now for the MODS...I like them, keep them coming and enjoy that fine automobile. She's a beauty!
steve
Thank you for the kind words, Steve. It has always been a goal of mine to use the extent of my potential in anything I do, and hopefully that never burns out
Rest assured the modifications are not gifted, so the modding process is far from instant
Although this is not related to the progression of my ISF, I parted ways with my 2007 Civic Si to find myself in an Evo X! To compare it to the ISF: this car handles like it's on rails compared to the ISF. I look for bends in the road. The 5-speed gearbox is not highway friendly; however, for a 5-speed I noticed the gearing is very short and I find torque in every single gear. It's unbelievable! This car was almost sold within hours of the previous owner's post, but I was lucky enough to jump on it right after. It has a few modifications (catback, upper ic pipe, intake, cobb 3port, cobb accessport tune). It is not faster than the ISF, but it feels as fast (definitely due to it being a short-geared 5-speed).
Although I've been on an extended modding hiatus, I can describe the past month as a cornerstone of my ISF ownership.
This is because I met Rafi, founder of RR-Racing, an engineer with an intensive resume who is dedicated to working on the ISF platform.
As passionate as he is with the ISF, car anatomy, and road racing, he is equally as knowledgeable.
I was the first CL member to install his Ultimate Steering Response System (Front LCA bushings).
Here's my testimonial:
I could explain the car's steering like this: it feels much more like point-and-shoot now than it did prior to install.
The steering is more direct--this is due to a big reduction in the amount of deflection under turning and braking (the bushing is not only solid, but the housing is independently machined to be much beefier than stock). The steering feels stiffer--this is due to the increase in caster.
The car is much more confidence inspiring not only at high speeds, but at braking at high speeds as well.
The car feels so much different (I have an 08) that I am sort of astonished, especially since I didn't expect such a big delta.
I am in daily contact with Rafi to see what's next (sorry Evo, you won't be getting any attention for a while--except snow tires).
In conjunction with the USRS by RR Racing, I had a Sikky front sway bar installed at JE at the second annual ISF meet. I set the front bar to medium stiffness, and reset the rear bar to medium.
The car handles way differently collectively with the USRS, fsb, rsb, and slight suspension tweaks: the traction control system engages way less often, the car has much less inner wheel slip on turns (this will eventually be corrected with a Giken LSD), and it feels much more neutral than before on turn-in (the car used to be very tail-happy).
Don't get me wrong, it is still ridiculously easy to induce oversteer by modulating the throttle
Overall, I'm thrilled, and can't wait to see what the future brings, especially with dedicated R&D from RR Racing. What a great car, all is beseder!
Hold on, do both of these cars have the same plate?
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