Rare Book?

#1
c25ahatch

Posted 11 July 2005 - 03:35 PM

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I was at the Portland Historic races over the weekend and came across a vendor selling rare and out of print books related to cars and motorsports. I asked if he had anything Honda. He produced a Motorbooks Ltd book (I am sure you all have seen them before, usually titled "How To ________").

At first, I figured it was one of the commonly availible editions you can find at any bookstore with information alsmost strictly relating to 92+ models. I quickly realized my mistake as I perused the pages. S800's, 1st-4th Gen Civics, CRXs, early Preludes, and more! I flipped to the inside front cover and checked the date. Sure enough, 1990! I told him I would take it.

He was about to ring it up when he noticed a post-it stuck inside. Apparently it is extremely hard to find, and the post-it was a reminder of this along with a price; $50.00. He put it on hold for me and is going to double check on the rarity. I am looking forward to hearing from him!

#2
cbstdscott

Posted 11 July 2005 - 03:48 PM

Swap in HF drums, check your cam timing

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Shhh! Don't tell anyone, but I will tell you the secret of tuning old Hondas.

Get more fuel and air (in the correct ratio) into your cylinders. Get the exhaust out.

Now swear that you will keep the secret.

I figure that I just saved you $50. Send me half of that for my trouble.

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#3
c25ahatch

Posted 11 July 2005 - 04:00 PM

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QUOTE (cbstdscott @ Jul 11 2005, 03:48 PM)

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Umm, the point is that it is filled with pictures of the cars that we all love. I am not interested in using it as a step by step tuning guide.

#4
zakats

Posted 11 July 2005 - 05:43 PM

1980's birth control, brought to you by Honda.

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QUOTE (cbstdscott @ Jul 11 2005, 02:48 PM)

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you're not supposed to tell!!! gosh

OH and whats the secret about drums VS. Discs ay?! haha

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#5
1stGenRex

Posted 11 July 2005 - 06:33 PM

Easily Amused....

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and this whole time i thought i was doing the right thing....damnit.....whats ur paypal address...ill send u the $25 for telling those of us who bothered to read...

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