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I know I've seen this discussed, but a search was unproductive so.... 2000 Civic Si, can the Evaporative Emission Purge Control Canister and associated control valves, filters, and vacuum lines be removed as part of the emissions system? It seems like the discussion I had seen previously...

While I'm asking these related questions, when wiring the Master switch, do you normally increase the wire size to account for longer runs, or just use the stock size? Stock appears to be 4 AWG. Depending on location of switch, longest run would be about 5 feet each way for a total run of 10...

I am at the point of installing the master switch in my car. I know there are a lot of posts about it on this forum, but I thought I would get folks most current views. I've read the GCR in regards to switch location, but I've also owned several cars that other people have built and they all...

Hi all. I know there are tons of posts about master switch wiring and I've looked at most of them. I understand the general goal, but hope someone can answer a specific question. I have a Longacre double-pole switch with a large normally closed contact and a small normally closed contact...

Greg, I just happened to stumble upon the STL in car video from the 2013 Runoffs. It appears that you do not heel and toe or rev match on the downshifts? Is this true? I've heard it told that it is not necessary in a FWD car and the gains from max, smooth braking are most important. I've...

How have folks protected windows from welding spatter while installing cages? (I know removing would work, but trying to avoid that). Thanks. Rory

Just want to clarify something I know I saw here somewhere. When welding the pads for the cage attachment points, I remember folks recommending not welding the entire perimeter, just "stitch" welding, inch long welds with an inch or two between them to prevent punch through from weakening of...

I asked this a year ago but thought I'd ask again to clarify and see if any new ideas have come up. With current rules, when mounting an FIA seat, how are people mounting them? I am considering building a frame that is attached to lowest door bar, then across to the tunnel and in the rear...

I've been giving this question some thought and wanted to see what others thought. If you have a significant weight you can place anywhere, like a CoolSuit cooler in IT or a battery in other classes, and you have a weight distribution challenged front wheel drive car, are you better off putting...

So, I just got the first set of 225/50 BFGs mounted on the Civic Si. That are on RPF1s with 41mm offset. They clear everything with no rub, but they are Very close to the rear trailing arms, probably less than 1/8 in. I know the tires deform a lot under load. Does anyone have any experience with...

A few more hours of prep and masking and it will be time to spray bomb the interior. There are lots of studs and threaded holes for attaching dash, pedals, etc. I assume that I need to keep paint off of/out of these in order for them to be useable when done. Is that correct? If so, how have...

When rolling fender lips for tire clearance is it generally accepted to cut the lip into smaller segments to facilitate bending or does the lip have to be left intact? Getting the intact lip rolled is proving to be a real challenge without deforming the fender.

For those not using Hoosier wets, what are folks using for rains/inters? Rory

You may recall a few years ago I had tire delaminate on my SSC 2000 Civic Si which led to a vibration. It was an old Hankook and I had some possible caliper issues so I attributed it to those factors. Fast forward to last Sunday. The car is now IT prepped, 350 lbs lighter, 800frt/1000Rr...

Anyone know who has seats to try out for fit in the Road Atlanta/Atlanta area? Ready to spend the money but what to be sure which fits best. Thanks Rory