Okay, okay, it's a "get the chicks thing" (I can relate, don't tell the wife; yeah honey, I'm doing Internet research, etc.). Shoot, if it doesn't cost that much more, go for it, especially since you have to stop those heavy 16's. I'm upgrading the ignition in a couple of weeks- gonna drop in an MSD Blaster coil and modified distributor cap (same cost as OEM coil & dist. cap!). Eventually, I'll add the MSD 6A module, but I have to hear a really good argument first before I drop another $150 (anyone want to tell me why I should add the 6A module?!). Also, the Blaster coil is 45,000 volts-> what's the stock coil, 25,000 volts?
-George -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Nicholas Crego Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 7:49 PM To: 'George Freeman'; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: CRX: RE: RE: Brake shoes Wow, you're happy about your CRX ownership, huh ;).. The fronts may be overkill, but the cost difference between new rotors, and pads and the entire kit isn't so much that I don't want to go with the big ones. Plus, chicks dig big brakes, and the stock rotors look weak behind my 16s... It's almost ricey, but since it'll perform better I'll get away with it. ------------------ Nicholas Crego Yellow 88 CRX Si Commercial Instrument, Single and Multiengine Rated Pilot, Certificated Flight Instructor. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of George Freeman Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 7:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: CRX: RE: Brake shoes Hmmm, I would opt for stock Honda shoes on the rears, since the rears see about 25% or less stopping power. Also, realize that the 2000 Civic Si weighs in at over 2600lbs., 600lbs. MORE than your Si (hefty, isn't it?). I would imagine that the 11.5" rotors *might* be overkill, but that's just my humble opinion. Then there's that ugly nose on the 2000 Si, cheap "Si" badge, stupid "VTEC" decal on the side (because the grocery-getter body doesn't really look like it's a sports car). Then there's the slick timeless design of our CRX's (yeah...). George '89 DX-Hybrid-D16Z6, 120k miles "Seats, Suspension, Engine, next=Nos?" -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 6:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: CRX: Brake shoes Well, it's time to do the brakes on my 88Si. I've decided to go with that kit that gives you 11.5" rotors in the front with 2000 Civic Si calipers. However, for the rear, I haven't decided. I was just going to get the Honda shoes, but the dealer has to order them, so if I have to wait, I may as well make sure those are the best option. Any other ideas? My car is street driven, not raced, but it is driven hard, and the brakes are probably used the hardest of everything on my car... -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .
