James Matteu Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I was just like the rest of the population, paying other people to fix my ride, until my father bought a 1983 Honda Saber without the time to fix it. He let me have at it and I proceeded to dismantle it to the point I was unable to reassemble it. He eventually had someone come by the house to pick up the pieces. I doing that, I taught myself enough about motors, that I stopped paying others to work on my car. I also discovered that I could go to any Honda dealership and buy an official Service Manual published by Helm, Inc. Many mistakes later, here I am with a wealth of knowledge and a sizable collection of Honda specific tools. I have a degree in Chemistry and a minor in Mathematics from the University of North Florida and use both of them as often as possible, since I paid so much money for them. Look through my posts and see that I have plenty to say when I know what I am talking about. On the other hand, if the post deals with something that I have no knowledge of or experience with, I may give my two cents but rather stay to the sideline. Note: please do not send me a personal message regarding a problem you are having with your car, this has happened several times. The point of this forum is that two heads are always better than one. Post a topic and get everyone's input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 hehe hi, welcome to hf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddySol Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 LoL...300 posts in and now you decide to do an intro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick B. Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 im confused. arent you a member already? whats with the intro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 im confused. arent you a member already? whats with the intro? I've never did one, I was bored, so I figured "why not". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 i never did one either.....hm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick B. Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 i try not to remember the dark days when i first joined this site and i think about the good later months up until present time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 oh rick had an intro thread, whuuuuuu, i think that one takes the cake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick B. Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 that was a different person from a different life. im cool and respectable now. dont ruin it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 The mods: 1996-97 OEM spoiler 4 cylinder OEM knock-off Depot foglamps, modded to fit my V6 bumper Pioneer 3-way 6x9 rear speakers, Pioneer single channel speakers in the front Alpine 6-disc player wired into the OEM headunit OEM 4-cylinder trunk rug (it doesn't really fit my smaller V6 trunk) 1999 Acura CL dash and fully functional digital climate control 1994-95 fog light switch 1990-93 hazard switch Heated seats 2001 CR-V security system Coming soon: Heated Mirrors There will be heated side mirrors in my future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Future plans: auto to manual swap C32 head swap twin T3 turbo CRV AWD drivetrain swap 4" drop winning lottery Not exactly in that order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch92 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 nice mang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Future plans: auto to manual swap C32 head swap twin T3 turbo CRV AWD drivetrain swap 4" drop winning lottery Not exactly in that order. hehe, gonna do all that eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 hehe, gonna do all that eh? That was my sardonic side. So, eh, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 New Forum Rule: if you post a pic of your ride with a bike rack, you have to take a picture of the bike on the car. I have seen a few Thule racks out there and no bikes. Mines a Masi Alare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch92 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 damn it you got my hopes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 damn it you got my hopes up. Sorry, I figured the lottery bit was a givaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Sorry, I figured the lottery bit was a givaway. That's the part we were hoping for. Donate to the HF Regs Fund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 I have to be honest. I don't think the 5G Honda Accord is the lightest car to start with, it's just alot of metal to push around. So as far as building something fast, I wouldn't bother unless I had the money to get the curb weight down to at least one ton and hp at the wheels 350 or higher. And since that ain't happenin' with three kids, I am very happy with what I have. I subscribe to the philosophy: why bother if you can't do it the right way. I take great pleasure in keeping it stock and makin it last. As Katt Williams said, "Be grateful for the car you have, it don' even need rims, just wash the hell outta it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 That's the part we were hoping for. Donate to the HF Regs Fund LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 why bother if you can't do it the right way. I have boxers that say: "You tried your best and failed miserably. The lesson is to never try." - Homer Simpson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 I am not willing to give up the house and take food out of my kids mouth to build a racecar. It has nothing to do with trying my best and failing, it's more like, "I am only willing to go half-way, and therefore chose not to go at all." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Bump, I got new mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 oooh new dash looks very nice. the all black steering wheel is killing me though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 oooh new dash looks very nice. the all black steering wheel is killing me though Really? I like it, it's like black sneakers, you can't see when it's dirty. The only change I can imagine making to the steering wheel is adding the audio control from the Acura CL and interfacing it with the head-unit. I haven't figured out exactly how I want to do it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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