Author Topic: Ginger - End of the line, baby. (Read 54725 times)

Initial driving impressions: not too bad for a car this old. Still felt solid, brakes and steering we decent, suspension felt only a little tired, and the engine pulled well. It's definitely burning oil and smoking a bunch, but other than that, it's a healthy Honda!

A few more pictures from todays shenanigans:

Spare Engine

Spare transmission, drive shafts, air boxes, bits and pieces

Much excite!

This hose down is probably the first one in 10 years

I <3 AB RALLY

Oh god, why....

Big thanks to darthekai for hauling parts in his truck and LilDrunkenSmurf for help with the lifting/moral support/general tomfoolery.

Rathburn · « **Reply #32 on:** October 19, 2014, 07:15:35 pm »

Quote from: lackluster on October 19, 2014, 06:02:46 pm

Do you guys want an engine stand for the spare motor? I have a second one kicking around that I'm not using.

We do have one already, but thanks for the offer.

bigdl · « **Reply #33 on:** October 20, 2014, 08:54:39 am »

want a hayes manual for the car?

darthekai · « **Reply #34 on:** October 20, 2014, 09:26:24 am »

Quote from: bigdl on October 20, 2014, 08:54:39 am

want a hayes manual for the car?

yes plz

Cagare · « **Reply #35 on:** October 20, 2014, 09:30:57 am »

Quote from: lackluster on October 19, 2014, 06:02:46 pm

Do you guys want an engine stand for the spare motor? I have a second one kicking around that I'm not using.

Thanks for offering!

Quote from: bigdl on October 20, 2014, 08:54:39 am

want a hayes manual for the car?

I was already thinking about picking this up, so we will gladly take it.

Rathburn · « **Reply #36 on:** October 20, 2014, 09:36:58 am »

Quote from: bigdl on October 20, 2014, 08:54:39 am

want a hayes manual for the car?

That's awesome. Thanks.

Rathburn · « **Reply #37 on:** October 20, 2014, 09:46:45 am »

Adam and I have agreed on a name: Ginger. As previously stated, it fits rather well. I also spent about 30 minutes cleaning about 17 pounds of dust from the car last night. Should yield better performance without all that weight. I'll probably start driving without pants to further that cause.

Cagare · « **Reply #38 on:** October 20, 2014, 10:13:38 am »

Quote from: Rathburn on October 20, 2014, 09:46:45 am

I'll probably start driving without pants to further that cause.

Whoa whoa whoa, not worth the weight savings. I would rather you start jogging or something for weight reduction.

05LGT · « **Reply #39 on:** October 20, 2014, 10:18:11 am »

Quote from: Cagare on October 20, 2014, 10:13:38 am

Whoa whoa whoa, not worth the weight savings. I would rather you start jogging or something for weight reduction.

What you dont want to share what hes got too? Quick release drivers seat is the answer.

jellynuts · « **Reply #40 on:** October 20, 2014, 10:18:38 am »

He only said pants. Assuming Rath doesn't fly commando, you should be fine.

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #41 on:** October 20, 2014, 10:21:51 am »

Quote from: jellynuts on October 20, 2014, 10:18:38 am

He only said pants. Assuming Rath doesn't fly commando, you should be fine.

I feel like you're assuming incorrectly.

Cagare · « **Reply #42 on:** October 20, 2014, 10:34:56 am »

Never assume anything, that's how I feel about it.

Rathburn · « **Reply #43 on:** October 20, 2014, 10:41:18 am »

Yes, I'll definitely keep my boxers on. Maybe even try and find some super light board shorts or something. Gotta do what you can for the 5 volts!

Rathburn · « **Reply #44 on:** October 20, 2014, 01:53:06 pm »

Quote from: lackluster on October 20, 2014, 01:28:38 pm

Boxers? For some reason I was thinking or was told you did the man thong!

Used to, that's actually me on the right in my younger days, but I'm too old for that itshay now.

seat safety switch · « **Reply #45 on:** October 20, 2014, 01:57:53 pm »

Quote from: Rathburn on October 20, 2014, 01:53:06 pm

Used to, that's actually me on the right in my younger days, but I'm too old for that itshay now.

Don't lie, you put on too much weight for that mankini.

jellynuts · « **Reply #46 on:** October 20, 2014, 02:21:58 pm »

Any more pics of you guys in your youth?

sti-tom · « **Reply #47 on:** October 20, 2014, 02:27:28 pm »

My vote is for you guys to drive it for a year in STC and then go nuts and make a SMF beast out of it. There is a newer Civic hatch in Winnipeg running SMF and in the rain both of us on street tires, he was FTD raw and I was some 3 seconds slower. You can then also run R-comps

Rathburn · « **Reply #48 on:** October 20, 2014, 02:47:20 pm »

Quote from: sti-tom on October 20, 2014, 02:27:28 pm

My vote is for you guys to drive it for a year in STC and then go nuts and make a SMF beast out of it. There is a newer Civic hatch in Winnipeg running SMF and in the rain both of us on street tires, he was FTD raw and I was some 3 seconds slower. You can then also run R-comps

Yeah, STC this upcoming season for sure. SMF sounds like fun, but no trailer or tow vehicle will make for some ittshay rides down.

Quote from: lackluster on October 20, 2014, 02:07:27 pm

I knew that was you! I see you liked red back then too but I can't tell if that's Adam in the blue?

Yeah, that's him. Us Ontario boys know how to party!

GrantC · « **Reply #49 on:** October 20, 2014, 02:49:10 pm »

The good news is you guys have a theme (and costumes) picked out if you attend any team events.