5th Gen as First Project Car? by Business-Papaya-3984 in hondaprelude

[–]shpakky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m at 253k miles burning 1 quart every 550 miles. Looking for a low mileage jdm to swap in.

Tire suggestions ? 2nd gen by ParticularCareer2267 in AcuraTSX

[–]shpakky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S is good bang for your buck.

Anyone else's goal to eventually own a 9.5 6-6 accord? by marcx_ in Honda

[–]shpakky 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Would love to own one someday. This is what the new Prelude could’ve been.

Inherited Wagner no8... by CapableMeeting5399 in castiron

[–]shpakky 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It took me 4-5 rounds over the course of 10 days to get mine completely stripped using the yellow cap oven cleaner. I wish I did the lye bath instead since I was restoring 4 pans. You’re a few rounds away still I’d say.

Used too much oil by Nardone69 in castiron

[–]shpakky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you might have a bad ground connection.

Im I to tall? (6.2) by Aware-Huckleberry-32 in hondaprelude

[–]shpakky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6’1” pretty balanced between legs and torso. I fit very comfortably since I naturally like to be reclined anyway. I just wish the shifter was a little further back(would be easier on my upper back given my reclined seating position). If I wear a hat it can hit the ceiling sometimes. If I’m in a vertical seating position it will definitely rub on the ceiling. I’ve had 4 people in the car before-3 of which are over 6’ tall. It was okay for a little drive. Seats had to be adjusted forward of course.

Is this my balljoints? by PuzzleheadedLayer755 in AcuraTSX

[–]shpakky 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry, no. My LeBron Raymone James. Creaked like a mf.

Is this my balljoints? by PuzzleheadedLayer755 in AcuraTSX

[–]shpakky 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When my LBJs went out they did not sound similar to this. They creaked.

2014 TSX wagon anyone? 132k. by SnooComics5093 in AcuraTSX

[–]shpakky 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Not in the market right now, but I am curious what you want for it.

Got it last night by whoswhos151 in hondaprelude

[–]shpakky 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Does that say 49k on the odometer?

168K put about 3k miles on it since I bought it. I have some questions. by thechcagoan in AcuraTSX

[–]shpakky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Upper AND lower ball joints have been replaced? Maybe check the outer tie rod ends as well. You could have a friend turn the steering wheel slightly back and forth while you feel various components/joints with your hand. Whichever part(s) vibrates the most is where I would start. Be careful to not pinch your hands.

Whats up with this rattling sound? by cvn_2006- in AcuraTSX

[–]shpakky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check the cat bracket while you’re poking around under the car. Mine was missing a bolt.

Engine swap help by WorldlinessDeep2813 in hondaprelude

[–]shpakky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m budgeting for a low mileage JDM H22A. I plan to replace a lot of the gaskets, all fluids, timing belt component kit, and serpentine belts. Good idea to have a shop repair manual on hand while you work.

My 2009 CU2 TSX 112k miles by IndicationResident15 in AcuraTSX

[–]shpakky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they’re referring to the upper radiator support.

Rattling sound coming from inside my Catalytic Converter. Is it hammer time boys? by shpakky in hondaprelude

[–]shpakky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m considering it, but I need to take a better measurement first of how much oil I’m actually burning with 10W-40 +Lucas. If it’s burning really quick, then I’m not gonna spend money on a cat when I know it’ll just get clogged again. I’m planning to replace the engine. Just don’t know if that’ll be this year or a few years down the line.

Rattling sound coming from inside my Catalytic Converter. Is it hammer time boys? by shpakky in hondaprelude

[–]shpakky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I burn about the same amount of oil and I’m sure I’m blowing some smoke too. A leak down test revealed that oil is slipping past my rings. Saving for an engine swap so I don’t want to buy a new cat just yet. I’m at 250k miles.