Check this one out, mini cooper rotors bolt directly on the Integra hub with not re-drilling of the bolt holes.
http://marketplace.honda-tech.com/sh....php?t=3033972
Check this one out, mini cooper rotors bolt directly on the Integra hub with not re-drilling of the bolt holes.
http://marketplace.honda-tech.com/sh....php?t=3033972
1989 Honda Accord LX-i
B18c1 swap since 7/2011
175whp and 132tq
Redzone tuned
Umm I need to do this mini cooper rotors ey.
200+ ALL MOTOR LS VTEC
I've got some good news...and some bad news!
Guess i'll start with the good. I did a test fit and the GS calipers and brackets bolt up perfectly with the lude rotors using two washers for each bolt (I used the longer legend bolts that I got with the 23t bracket at the scrap yard). I got pics so I'll try to post 'em later today.
And now for the bad news...
Got into a bad wreck today with my baby I was crossing an intersection on a green light when this cocksucker in a Ford Windstar decided to make a left in front of me. Did what I could to avoid the collision but didn't have anywhere to go. I locked up the brakes and basically T-boned this asshole, crunching my whole right side. JDM marker is gone (good luck finding another one), front marker is gone, custom bracket and headlight modules that I spent hours making are totalled and my HID ballasts are messed up. My front bumper, re-bar, hood, fender, and probably inner-right frame are all mangled.
I don't know how your insurance works down in the States, but up here in Canada we have what they call "no-fault insurance". Basically means that you have to deal with your own insurance company instead of the insurance company of the person who's at fault. Problem with this is, as you guys all know, the blue book value on our cars is basically peanuts; I'm afraid my insurance company is going to write off the car because they'll say it's not worth it to get it fixed, given the car's age, and offer me a measly $1000 bucks. I'd say the damage is probably in the $3-4G range. This system is bullshit in my opinion. What ever happened to "you break it, you fix it"? Only good thing is that I had 3 witnesses say they saw the whole thing and it wasn't my fault. They gave me their business cards, and one guy even gave a statement to the cop who arrived on scene.
And so, as the depression sets in, I'll be drinking myself into a coma tonight. But before that, I'll post up the brake pics, as well as the horrifying ones.
Last edited by H2289Acc; 07-14-2012 at 06:49 PM.
The good:
Here you can see the two spacers used to line up the caliper with the rotor. Brian from Fastbrakes sent them along with the V-TEC Lude rotors; somehow he knew exactly what I needed - one washer is thinner than the other to provide the exact spacing.
GS BRAKE SET UP
STOCK BRAKE SET UP
LEGEND REAR BRAKE SET UP READY FOR PAINT
Last edited by H2289Acc; 07-14-2012 at 07:00 PM.
the brakes look good, what size are your wheels? they still make the new brakes look small lol.
Sucks about the crash though, but it doesn't look *too* bad. if you have access to a good sized steel beam, and other basic tools, you can pull the bent frame back straight
My grey hatch was totaled for $500, i then bought it back for $75 lol. Moved everything over to an $800 "new" hatch. Besides that, am i seeing the bleeder scew on top of the legend caliper?
Last edited by Legend_master; 07-14-2012 at 09:10 PM.
Good job on the swap, sucks about the crash though... it looks repairable though.
OMG! It caused me physical pain to see those photos!
the brakes do look good. but are the rotors backwards?
1989 Honda Accord LX-i
B18c1 swap since 7/2011
175whp and 132tq
Redzone tuned
I run mine with the slots forward. Really I did it by mistake. I copied the Power slot add and they had the negative flopped so when I put them on I realized my mistake. They do make them both ways.
I think its like the debate about calipers in front or rear hung. Not really an answer.
H22 I bet if you measure those spacers it will be 4 mm or about .170"
wp
1988 Lxi owner since August 1995
336k miles running strong!
Now running E85.
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1988 Lxi owner since August 1995
336k miles running strong!
Now running E85.
Oldblueaccord <<< MY YOUTUBE PAGE!
Thanks. Wheels are 18s. They do make the brakes look small, huh? lol
I've got to take the car to the body shop 2moro to get a quote for my insurance. I managed to get my hood open today and the right side under my intake is pretty banged up as well as the front part of the frame where the fender and lights bolt up. One of the welded seems above the wheel well also split. Rebar is also mangled. I think I'm gonna need more than a big steel bar and some tools to fix this one. Don't think I can handle this on my own.
Last edited by H2289Acc; 07-15-2012 at 02:18 PM.
Yeah, I might have to do the same but the prob is finding a good shell with no rust.
And the bleeder is up cuz you're looking at the left caliper on the right side; that's also the left rotor. Already had the right side jacked and the wheel off when I realized i brought down the left side brake parts with me so I just threw them on that side for the test fit.
It's heartbreaking to see such a clean build get banged up. Good luck fighting with your insurance.
Dr_Snooz
"I like to take hammers, and just break stuff, just break stuff." - Beavis
1989 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe, 240k miles, MT swap, rear disc swap
Shop manual downloads available here: CLICK TO VIEW
You might be surprised! (excuse going OT) my mate has a subaru he crashed which twisted the whole car to the point of the door alignment being completely out, it was straightened with one big solid steel beam, some chains & a ratchet. same for my celica, the whole front of the body was twisted. that same steel bar, plus some chains & a trolley jack got it straight again (within 2mm of factory). if i was local, i'd be keen to help you fix it
Thanks Snooz, A18A.
My inner frame seems to be pretty mangled and my rebar is completely shifted 2 inches to the left. Seems like a pretty daunting task for me to fix by myself, and to pay someone else may cost me an arm or two.
Not sure what I'm gonna do yet, but I do have another option; a guy at my local parts shop said he had a customer trying to sell his '88 LX, body cleaner than mine, with only 130k on it. Think he wants a G-note for it. It's manual but it's carbed. Anybody know how difficult it would be to swap harnesses? I figure for all the work and money I would need to get the other one fixed, I could spend close to the same amount and just swap all the parts over like Legend did. Anyone have any thoughts? I'm still kinda torn.
Oh, and Ol Blue, tread wear rating on my tires is actually 300.
Last edited by H2289Acc; 07-16-2012 at 02:38 PM.
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