All that was left was to wrap up the install of all of the parts. The new calipers, despite being on the smaller side, would require new wheels. The 17x7 ET55 TSX wheels would not fit over the calipers according to the fitment template. That meant a wider wheel, but I didn't want to go hella wide and deal with wheels that protrude too far from the fenders. I landed on 17x7.5" ET45 TSW Nurburgring wheels as it seemed that they would weigh less, have a slimmer spoke profile and relatively low cost for a wheel that can deal with track use. According to the template it would need a 3mm spacer to clear the calipers. This ended up not being the case, apparently the template is oversized and where they indicated interference there was none. The wheels actually fit with quite a bit of clearance from the calipers without spacers. To keep the rear visually similar and also match the increase in track width, I also decided to add a 5mm spacer to the rear wheels. A fresh set of Direzza Star Specs were sourced as they have proven pretty grippy and sturdy in previous driving excursions, they are also pretty cheap as well.
Tires
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Rear Spacer
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All Assembled
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I did also decide on badges; A fresh OEM 'H' logo for the trunk lid and an EP3 Union Jack badge. I have always liked this badge for one reason or another. I haven't decided on placement, either where the Accord badge is normally located on the lower trunk lid or where the trim level badge is typically located on the filler panel below the tail light.
Badging
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By this point it was Autumn and time to wind the CB down for the year since we use salt on the roads here and that is not really something the CB wants to be exposed to. I was able to drive for a couple of weeks though, but I suppose there are a few projects to undertake while the CB is confined to the garage.
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