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imported_VinceTEC 19-Jul-2006 12:40 AM

My Del Sol...
 
Hey guys, I've been getting alot of PM's inquiring about my car so I thought I'd FINALLY post pics up for the TCC community. I was kind of afraid to post up any info on the car because of the high theft rate in Toronto, but it seems like alot of ppl know about it by now anyways haha.

I used to be pretty active on the boards and went to meets on a weekly basis, back in the days when I had my EG.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0Pics/civ6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0Pics/civ3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0Pics/civ2.jpg

I sold her in 2003 and moved onto an Integra sedan.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...g/DSC05466.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...g/IMG_0396.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...etec/Teg/3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...eg/1011035.jpg

I finally got bored of the Teg and wanted to try something new, so I picked up a Sol from a friend and started working on it. I started with a lip kit, Buddy Club Racing Spec Coilovers, 17" Buddy Club P1 II Plus wheels, and some audio. I didn't want to do much more to it, but I started getting bored so I made the decision to drop in a JDM B18C GSR motor in October.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...c/108_0844.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...l/IMG_0132.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...l/IMG_0133.jpg

By mid-October, I had the chance to see some K20 action so I decided to do something nutty... do something I've always wanted to do with a Honda... go all out. The build-up started on Dec. 15 and the car was back on the road for Performance World on March 9th.

Here are some build pics, but a complete write-up/commentary can be found on www.k20a.org (http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=11251)

imported_VinceTEC 19-Jul-2006 12:41 AM

Taking out the motor:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../121005031.jpg

Stripping down to paint the engine bay:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../121905002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...l/ca8d73d9.jpg

Back from the body shop with all the main components back in:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../123005001.jpg

Engine installed!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../123005024.jpg

Stripping her down even more for another trip to the body shop:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../010506012.jpg

New wheels arrive:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../013006011.jpg

Ahh, fresh paint:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../021506003.jpg

imported_VinceTEC 19-Jul-2006 12:42 AM

The finishing touches begin:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../022106007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../022506007.jpg

Suspension goes back in & brakes are installed:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../022506016.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../022506018.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../022706005.jpg

Rims come back from Precision Rim Repair... with a little more "flair":
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../022706001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../022706003.jpg

Sexxxxy:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../022806001.jpg

imported_VinceTEC 19-Jul-2006 12:47 AM

Suspension bits installed:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../022806007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../022806009.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../030306001.jpg

Blablabla, she's finally ready to roll!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0310062001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0310062002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../031006011.jpg

Ahhh, I still remember driving her for the first time... scared out of my mind!

Special thanks and props go to:

- Pat & Joee at A.R.T. Motorsports in Thornhill where the car was built, they helped me out BIG TIME! I was there every day for 3 months working on this thing haha
- Velocity Autobody in Markham where the car was painted, they did a crazy job on the car.
- The family at Shinzowerks Automotive Graphics and Ignited Performance! We always have good times...
- John, Baldwin, and Richie at OptionJDM for always tempting me with new parts to buy
- Eric & Nick at Teknotik for keeping me company some days at the shop and pointing out just how slow my progress was haha.
- Ric at Precision Rim Repair for keeping a Rim ***** happy
- SPC Performance for making bad ass suspension components and using my car for their booths

And lastly, my RSquadron team mates... we've been going strong since 01 baby!

Oh yeah... 56k BEWARE hahaha

Jay P 19-Jul-2006 12:48 AM

thats ****ing hot


awesome pics, awesome car

imported_VinceTEC 19-Jul-2006 01:01 AM

Some more pics while I'm at it...

Performance World @ Mississauga - March 06:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...d/100_1625.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...d/100_1628.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...d/100_1624.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...d/100_1634.jpg


SEMA Auto Salon (IAS) @ Fort Washington, PA - April 06
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...S/100_1789.jpg


TunerStyle 2 @ Peterborough - June 06
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...e/100_2356.jpg

SiR b16a2 19-Jul-2006 01:15 AM

Thats one sexy car. Looks amazing. Well done....

SiR b16a2 19-Jul-2006 01:16 AM

Oh and what rims do u got on in the last pic at TunerStyle?

imported_VinceTEC 19-Jul-2006 01:19 AM

Thanks,

The rims are Starform Real Racing R2's... they're actually for sale right now, check out the post here:

http://www.torontocivics.com/tccforums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=124533

Notorious 19-Jul-2006 02:06 AM

One of the cleanest del sol's Ive seen. Looks even hotter in person!!

Big ups Vince. Youve always had crazy clean cars.

1nf4m0u5 19-Jul-2006 02:18 AM

I hate Del Sols.


But that car is f***ing SEX.

Chigga1 19-Jul-2006 02:44 AM

OH MY GOSH, best DEL SOL hands down!! everything is top notch!

imported_doggy69247 19-Jul-2006 03:13 AM

what motor is that i never seen 1 looking like that be4 the supercharged 1 ???

rjngo 19-Jul-2006 03:27 AM

nice car and really hot rims:thumbup:

imported_ontariorider 19-Jul-2006 09:59 AM

wow, i would be afraid to drive it...it's just too nice. has it been to the track yet? i remember seeing it when it was red with black slipstreams, what a change.

imported_TuttiGirl 19-Jul-2006 10:08 AM

looks awesome! Saw it at PW, looked hot then and still does, way to go on a job well done! :)

preludeking 19-Jul-2006 10:08 AM

Congrats on the car Vince another nice one...very well done! I love the Real Racing R2's. Nice choice....

imported_VinceTEC 19-Jul-2006 10:37 AM

I hate how every comment starts with "I hate Del Sols, but..." or "Del Sol's are such girl cars, but..." HHAHA

Thanks for the nice comments everyone!

doggy69247> ? I'm not really sure what you're trying to ask me

ontariorider> Sorry dood, I should have sent you pics a while back! hahaha. No, haven't done any track days with her yet... I'm too scared to beat on her like that.

Preludeking> Thanks, wanna buy them? I have a bet that they'll sell faster than some guy's 15" Euro wheels (hahahaha)

Nova_Dust 19-Jul-2006 10:46 AM

For sure, a well built vehicle.

szuberi 19-Jul-2006 11:13 AM

i think the biggest job for you to do now is to prevent this baby from getting stolen....awesome car.


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