"mitology" (mitology)
02/11/2015 at 05:47 • Filed to: oppositelock
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"mitology" (mitology)
02/11/2015 at 05:47 • Filed to: oppositelock | 4
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Boys, this beauty right here is named Christine (after the 1983's horror movie) and it is a JDM 2001 Honda Accord Euro-R with 98,xxx Kilometers.
I have imported her from Japan into Mozambique (Southern Africa) this last November and after being shipped on early December she finally arrived on January 7th.
Boys, i'll tell ya, it was a tough wait.
What a google search will tell you is the engine is a Vtec H22A powerplant good for about 220 hp at 7,200 rpm mated to a 5-speed row yer own transmission, bonus jalop points right there :)
Luckily she has no major issues, asside from paint fade in a few spots and a slight jerkiness on 1st gear, but that could be due to my getting used to the clutch. Something i will have it checked out either way.
I must say i have been having a great time, but more on that later ;)
Well, this is it for now, but i'll be back to talk about how i went about finding her and the import process here in my country (waiting to here about Doug's R32 too), as well give a small review.
Southern African Jalop signing off,
Mitology
Charles Martel
> mitology
02/14/2015 at 09:34 |
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They're low-torque engines that require a bit of slip to launch smoothly. If that's not it then Hondas love them some fresh Honda MTF and a clutch bleed. You're looking at 2 hours of work and 25$; it makes the gearbox come alive.
2Cent86
> mitology
03/01/2015 at 07:17 |
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Bro, I am beyond jealous! She's stunning. I am from Moz too and have been considering importing one of these for a while now! I currently own an SIR-T, its such a fun yet practical car. Another 20hp minus 100kg is what I need next! I had fifth gear issues when I got the car that went away after changing the trasmission oil. Do as Charles said, get some Honda MTF.
PS: Would love to see Christine next time I'm in moz.
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mitology
> 2Cent86
03/02/2015 at 02:34 |
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hahahaha thanks, indeed. I really considered an integra dc2 (two doors less, not practical) or civic ek9 (too expensive) and the cl1was just the perfect choice, fun and practical. Let me know what you end up finding and importing. Next time you are here feel free to email me at amosh101@outlook.com, regards Amós Isaias
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mitology
> Charles Martel
03/02/2015 at 02:36 |
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Thanks for the tip Charles, will update you as soon as the job is done.
PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
> mitology
07/26/2015 at 13:29 |
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hey there! I just saw this! my car’s named Christine as well! and there's 2 others on here as well! great car man!
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mitology
> PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
07/26/2015 at 13:33 |
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haha nice, really like your GLI too. I think nothing beats fast sedans in red :) more posts to come i hope
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PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
> mitology
07/26/2015 at 14:22 |
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thanks dude! GLI’s been great for the past year, and I love her!
and I agree! fast and red works haha!