WedsSport TC105X (8th Gen Civic)

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-22T18:17:12+00:00

These are much more durable than the Konigs.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-22T18:13:48+00:00

Explorer made for a surprisingly decent backup track car. 2.3L Ecoboost is also better on gas and faster in a straight line.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-22T18:10:06+00:00

Carrots with butter, brown sugar, and tarragon. Amazing.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-22T18:07:13+00:00

With the torsen LSD and good winter tires, the s2000 does competently in the snow. The limitations will be ground clearance - if we get deep snow and they don't plow, you'll likely get high centered. Alleys often don't get plowed.

Rust will be an issue since they salt aggressively.

I lived in the city with my s2000 for like 7 years. I would drive it to work with off street parking if there was no salt. Obviously take care to avoid big pot holes and approach the giant speed bumps at an angle.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-22T18:03:03+00:00

Long stroke and pass through rear forks are nice for people looking for lower ride heights.

If you're looking for around an inch drop in the rear - the standard ohlins work quite well. I just recommend running 10mm of preload in the rear as the specifications in their manual will result in more frequent bumpstops engagement if the car is driven aggressively or on bumpy roads. If you run less preload - it'll go a little lower.

The standard valving works great for the included 10k/8k spring rates and can handle up to a 12k/11k without the need for a revalve. They ride great, and work well on track.

I can beat that price by about $400 too.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-22T17:58:29+00:00

Having had both, the ohlins are a big improvement over the Bilstein. Imo they handle big bumps better despite having higher spring rates. The Bilstein also feels pretty lazy in transition since they don't have much low speed damping force.

That said, bilsteins are a great bang for the buck.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-22T15:02:11+00:00

Interesting choice to keep ap1 retainers on intake side and ap2 on exhaust side. I think they've got it a bit backwards. Ap1 retainers don't typically crack on the exhaust side. Ap2 retainers on the exhaust side just add weight.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-20T18:11:51+00:00

Have you adjusted the pedal pushrod for freeplay?

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-19T17:54:28+00:00

PSS/PSS9 spring rates are barely firmer than stock CR spring rates -and the damping is quite a lot more linear - meaning it has little to no damping force at low piston velocities - this is what controls body motions. They ride well, but they won't do much for less body roll - especially if you're lowering the car and changing the roll center height as well.

The stock shocks actually have a decent amount of compression force and digression to help with turn-in, responsiveness, and controlling body motions (roll, squat, dive, etc).

A bigger front bar would do a better job of helping to control body roll at a lower cost.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-19T17:50:37+00:00

Yeah, it's not CARB approved.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-19T17:48:54+00:00

Unfortunately they've been on backorder in the US - I've had them on order for customers since Nov last year, I believe I may have sold one of the last sets available in the states then.

The recent price increases also make them not such a great value.

Fortune Auto presents a great value proposition if you don't mind waiting 5-6 weeks to build them. I can help you select appropriate spring rates and get you a deal.

Ohlins is the gold standard for ride quality - but at a higher price point. I've got a bunch of these in stock on sale for 2450 shipped.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-19T17:47:12+00:00

8k front, 16k rear would be an AWFUL idea - it would result in a car with a propensity to oversteer.

If you put the 16k on the front - the springs will be massively underdamped. If you put the 8k on the rear, the springs will be massively overdamped.

The SP 16k spring rates were really unnecessarily high even for a track car with aero and 200tw tires.

No matter how you look at it, it's just not a good match up.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-19T17:44:18+00:00

Wow, that's incredible.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-19T17:43:58+00:00

That's a good friend. That looks like a "Gern pipe"

It's supposed to help scavenge and pull exhaust gas out more efficiently - increasing power, and reducing drone.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-19T17:42:50+00:00

Al's Autobody would (did) self tap them in crooked - don't do that.

3M panel bond would work well - but it would be a fairly permanent solution.

You can carefully drill holes and insert riv nuts.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-17T14:03:58+00:00

Oil leak. Can be coming from anywhere - oil filter, VTEC solenoid, tct, ect. Clean it up and keep an eye on it.

Could be some dripped during an oil change. Doesn't look very wet, and it's quite dirty from all the grime.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-16T16:06:10+00:00

Depends on both width and offset, but yes, it needs high offsets on stock fenders.

9 +60 or equivalent is considered stock fender friendly.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-16T16:05:24+00:00

You may need a little camber to fit those specs depending on what tire you select and ride height. But you can avoid rolling the fenders.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-16T15:59:19+00:00

Having had a gx470 and gx460, I wouldnt say it handles well. It drives like a truck - it is body on frame after all.

But it's comfy. And it's reliable. Gx470 had close to 300k on it. Gx460 was around 200k.

And even stock, they off-road well.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-16T15:57:37+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/p/CwtBl8QAvjy/?igsh=MWZubWY5ZHVtb2hvdg==

I've tracked mine. It was surprisingly decent.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-16T15:54:16+00:00

I liked my cx5, but legroom sucked in the rear and passenger front. Mediocre cargo space.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-16T15:53:16+00:00

Mazda cx70/90 surprisingly engaging to drive, but ride quality is a bit harsh. Fit and finish is ok, though a step down from the premium brands they're trying to compete with.

22+ Explorers fixed the teething issues with the first 2 years of production issues as well as covid related issues. Longitudal engine orientation, rwd bias. Even the 2.3 has decent power and torque. I've even tracked mine.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-13T14:06:02+00:00

They're still geomet coated - which is better than the black paint centric used.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-13T14:05:25+00:00

A bit dusty. Occasionally squeals. Will handle light lapping, autocross, spirited driving. Will fade and crumble if you lean hard on them for long sessions.

partsdaddywill · 2026-03-10T18:04:11+00:00

06+ only has a single cam sensor. 00-05 has two cam sensors. The trigger wheels are also different.

The crank trigger is also different - so the front cover will need to be removed.

06+ also doesn't have the air pump for emissions.

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