My EK CXi

[neo_phase]

Build Progress/Plan:

OEM Cup Holder, GLi Cluster Arm Rest and DIY iPod Compartment: Page 1 (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2210500#post2210500)
CTR Shift Boot and Spoon Knob: Page 3 (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2230130#post2230130)
CTR Front Grille, Lip Kits and DIY Spray Paint: Page 4 (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2258494#post2258494)
DEPO Clear Side Blinkers: Page 5 (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2263729#post2263729)
OEM EK9 Taillights: Page 6 (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2274415#post2274415)
Rear Wiper Removal and OEM Wiper Plug:
Osram Nightbreakers H4:
DIY Red Door Trim:
Spoon Side Mirrors:
OEM CTR Steering Wheel:
OEM EK9 Headlights:
Depo Yellow Foggies:
OEM CTR Headlights:
Xforce 4-2-1 Headers, 2.25 Magnaflow Cat, 2.25 Xforce Catback w/Twinloop:
CTR 22mm Rear Sway Bar + Red Adonised ASR:
BuddyClub P1 SF 16" Matteblack + Red Lip:
Koni Shocks and King Springs:

Background:

Ok. After weeks of obssessive reading on OzHonda and a number of other recommended forums this is what I would like done on my car.

I understand that performance would be limited on my D16Y4 unless I have intentions to either: Turbo-charge it, mini-me conversion or do a B16B (FTW!) transplant. I'd probably do a SRI conversion with a cat back and new muffler somewhere down the line, budget permitting.

So passing that, handling performance and visual appeal is next on the list.

I've done some small little mods here and there, replacing the cluster with a GLi model for the tacho; Did a DIY on the tail lights as an EK9 replica and ordered some OEM cup holder and arm rest from a member here.

I currently have some dodgy CSA 15" wheels with 195/55 Pirelli Dragon on so I might spice it up with some Koni Shocks and King Springs with a 1 - 1.5" drop.

Am also considering a change of wheels (still thinking whether to go 15" or 16") - would this warrant a conversion of the rear drums to discs? Buddy Club is on my hit list but they don't come in bronze - only white (which suits my Black EK pretty well I suppose?)

Thanks for all the super-useful information around the forum and the stuff that I've been reading are gold.

I'll post some pictures up on my ride thus far and update it as I go.

Now's hoping to Rudd money coming in soon! :thumbsup:

Cheers.

[Gio]

Turbo-charge it, mini-me conversion or do a B16B (FTW!) transplant - Consider a h22 conversion, torque > Kw. The h22 is soooo under rated and i know if i was going to do an engine transplant this is what i would go. Also cheaper for a half cut than a b16b!!

Am also considering a change of wheels (still thinking whether to go 15" or 16") - I would advive to go 16's. I went 15's, which are fine but to fill the guard its difficult as the car has to be so low to the ground.

Would this warrant a conversion of the rear drums to discs? Most likely as i guess you will be driving around quicker.

Top brake pads > Bigger brakes

But yes i guess you would want to convert your rear drums as they cannot disperse heat well.

Also consider doing a diy on your headlights instead of spending ****'s on oem, evn though they are sexay

[Frankie]

ay man nice car got the same and same colour. Its going to cost you a lot of money to do all of that are u jst going to aim for looks or engine performance. For rear sway bar OEM 100 percent. also Am also considering a change of wheels (still thinking whether to go 15" or 16") - would this warrant a conversion of the rear drums to discs. go for 16s not you dotn neeed to do a rear disc conversion. just get slotted ont he front that will make a big difference

[EK1.6LCIV]

nice goals :D

any pics :D

yea x2, the price of oem headlights are rediculous, lol, sif they cost 1100 to get, ffs I can get parts from japan, same street, ended up with ek4 lights for nearly a 1/3 of that price... lol

and for sway bar, go oem ek4 forsure :D

[neo_phase]

Turbo-charge it, mini-me conversion or do a B16B (FTW!) transplant - Consider a h22 conversion, torque > Kw. The h22 is soooo under rated and i know if i was going to do an engine transplant this is what i would go. Also cheaper for a half cut than a b16b!!

Am also considering a change of wheels (still thinking whether to go 15" or 16") - I would advive to go 16's. I went 15's, which are fine but to fill the guard its difficult as the car has to be so low to the ground.

Would this warrant a conversion of the rear drums to discs? Most likely as i guess you will be driving around quicker.

Top brake pads > Bigger brakes

But yes i guess you would want to convert your rear drums as they cannot disperse heat well.

Also consider doing a diy on your headlights instead of spending ****'s on oem, evn though they are sexay

I suppose I wouldn't be going around that quick considering an engine conversion is really out of my budget, skillset and time for now. Boo.

Finding the right 16" is SOOOOOOOOOO difficult. Patience is the key IMO.

Saw your build thread Gio and it's awesome. Haven't got any updates recently hey?

[Gio]

Also use this, its very clear.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109942

[neo_phase]

Maybe I should rephrase that I am actually passing out on engine/performance upgrades for now. :)

Which is why I'm only focussing on handling and visual mods.

RE EK9 headlights: Saw the DIY thread by EK94R - doesn't look too bad at all but it looks like heaps of effort LOL

[Gio]

I suppose I wouldn't be going around that quick considering an engine conversion is really out of my budget, skillset and time for now. Boo.

Finding the right 16" is SOOOOOOOOOO difficult. Patience is the key IMO.

Saw your build thread Gio and it's awesome. Haven't got any updates recently hey?

Yeah i will on thursday :angel:

Getting my parts back from the spray man, will get some nice new pics.

[Frankie]

have a lok at the rota wheel they got a nice range of wheels

[Gio]

Do you have any pics you could post up?

[neo_phase]

Pics coming up tonight. :D At work now and can't afford to be caught uploading photos into Photobucket in such economic times.

[neo_phase]

My arm rest and cup holder just arrived!

So here's my car (sorry it gets dark so early now!!!):

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/09Car-02.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/09Car-01.jpg

and here are the goodies:

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/09Car-04.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/09Car-03.jpg
No more cup holding between the thighs :cool:

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/09Car-06.jpg

So what I did was use my trusty little blow torch to cut a hole in the arm rest compartment, and run my stereo cable from the front of my head unit down under the centre console and push it back into the arm rest compartment for my iPod.

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/09Car-07.jpg

And with the remote control for the iPod I can just hang it out like that for easy access. :thumbsup:

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/09Car-08.jpg

[Kath]

glad to see they arrived :) i hope u enjoy them!

[nd55]

> Rear sway bar (still weighing between OEM or Whiteline)

You will require a sub-frame brace when using > 14mm rear sway bars as the mounting points are a known weakness.

Might as well get an ASR brace and ITR 22mm rear bar package in one hit and save some cash.

suspension alignment is probably the cheapest and most effective upgrade possible.

Negative 2-2.5 degrees front camber, negative 1-1.5 degrees rear.

Throw some sticky rubber on the rims and viola!

Wheel size is more to do with visual appeal than economics.

Nick.

[EK1.6LCIV]

looking good, nice mp3 compartment you've got going on :D

[Mirage]

Where did you order the cup holder from?
How much did it set you back?

[neo_phase]

@ nd55: Thanks for the tips Nick. Will look into the ASR + ITR package.

@ EK1.6LCIV: Thanks mate. I hopped into the car this morning and realised that it's not actually that accessible with the remote being there. I'll probably see if I can extend the remote cable so I can stick it right below the head unit.

@ Mirage: Got it from a fellow OH member for $60. The cupholder isn't exactly huge so don't expect to put your Large Boost Juice in there.

[VTECnique]

if going for a rear sway bar, id also consider the beaks subframe reinforcement kit. Do you plan to track the car?

Engine mods, mini-me would be a nice little bump in power, not a huge increase, & i believe also a mini-me also raises compression slightly. but, because the D16Y4 is a very unique & different engine, its not just a matter of fitting a Vtec head & plugging in its ecu.

Because the Y4s wiring harness/loom is completely different to OBD2 hondas. I would like to upgrade my Y4s performance, so im looking at using a wiring loom from a USDM '00 Civic (D16Y7), & its dizzy. Because the D16Y7 is OBD2a/b (2000) this will allow me to use a OBD2a/b > OBD1 conversion harness to use a chipped OBD1 ecu. not exactly cost effective, but will make the Y4 a much easier platform to modify.

[EK1.6LCIV]

the beaks would be great if it was like the cusco and wasnt lower than the stock subframe (it will break off, they may as well of called them breaks, lol...)

upgrading to a cusco item or carbing item would be advisable as they are a one piece design with no weak as endings that will break off :D and alot cheaper :D

[neo_phase]

Just took a side profile picture this morning - nothing fancy as you can see. Stock everything except for the CSA wheels that I'm dying to get rid off. Will probably spray paint it over the next few weekends and see how it'll turn out. A 1.5" drop is definitely warranted as well.

So I was finger itchy and decided to put on some effects. If anyone's got some high res photoshoots that they want to enhance or beautify, shoot me a msg and I'll be happy to work on them when I have the time. :)

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/EK_side.jpg

[EK1.6LCIV]

she's in excellent shape :D

[Gio]

Black eks are winraaaaaaaaaaaaarrrr

[neo_phase]

LOL unfortunately in a close-up you'll see loads of scratches from keys, stone chips etc. It would be too tedious to touch up all of them and besides, it would look patchy with too much of that.

Then again, a full respray would be too $$$. :thumbdwn:

[EK1.6LCIV]

yea I'd only ever respray a car if I was planning to hard park it, it was in an accident, rust on alot of the panels

but from your pic its still like new, with the usual wear and tear :D

I just got my front bar done for the second time in a yr and a half sooo many stone chips, lol

[neo_phase]

BTW guys, where are the updates on your rides!?!?!?!? Way overdue.

[EK1.6LCIV]

lol

I got my HIDs in the mail today, they look unreal :D

will be installing them, new EK4 headlights and oem light protectors next week

got my front bar, lip and rear licence plate surround painted so should be a new car :D

then tossing up having a B18C in the garage as an investment as mine may come out of the car, really did want to get 300,000km out of my engine but we'll see :D

[Gio]

I get my panels this arv im told...studs getting fixed too, still rev hunting though fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu honda

[EK1.6LCIV]

I get my panels this arv im told...studs getting fixed too, still rev hunting though fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu honda

Id go back to the stock air intake hey for an idea :D

mmm paint, I want longer studs for all of mine, anyone sell them here? lol

[Gio]

Whys that, attention from the popo?

Darryl has got extended nuts, i think skunk2 or buddyclub?

[neo_phase]

I should be ordering my lip kits + grill, spoon mirrors and ASR + Sway Bar package next week.

Here's crossing my fingers :D

Then I'll go through hell sanding/painting all them stuff..

The J's Racing Tsuchinoko Air Intake System looks pretty bling!

[Gio]

Lol thats baller as!!

Did u look at the painting DIY i posted for you?

[EK1.6LCIV]

dayum :D

yea, eventually I'l bust out the big bank rolls on sussy :D prob end up making half of it in town, lol

[neo_phase]

Just got some JDM Yard goodies today.

CTR Front + Rear Lip Kits and Grill
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/car-01.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/car-02.jpg

Spoon Knob and CTR Shift Boot
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/car-03.jpg

Now if only Autobarn can fix their paint mixing machine for me to begin the DIY project..... I'll be sanding them in the meantime.

Fixed the shift boot and knob.

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/car-04.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/car-05.jpg

[LLS]

Spoon knob FTW ! :)

[redefine]

nice work on the ipod in the arm rest! :thumbsup:

*patiently waiting for pics of lip and grille :D*

[Gio]

Going to look good man!

[hywindz]

Sweet as
I'm hoping to follow your lead with those mods
just need to find the dosh XD
noob question: is it easy to fit the shift boot and knob?
and how much did the whole lip kit set + grill set you back? should look sexy once painted and fitted. keep it up

[MikeyG]

Sweet as
I'm hoping to follow your lead with those mods
just need to find the dosh XD
noob question: is it easy to fit the shift boot and knob?
and how much did the whole lip kit set + grill set you back? should look sexy once painted and fitted. keep it up

Yes its easy to fit the shift boot 4 screws then thats it, and gear knob.. its just a knob you twist it and comes off the old one and new one twist it again.

and for the lip things he has here is a list that u can get

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79747

[neo_phase]

Sweet as
I'm hoping to follow your lead with those mods
just need to find the dosh XD
noob question: is it easy to fit the shift boot and knob?
and how much did the whole lip kit set + grill set you back? should look sexy once painted and fitted. keep it up

It's super easy.

Undo 6 screws on the centre console as pictured (3 on each side), remove the console and underneath there will be 2 screws on the shift boot. Just remove and replace!

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/P1020940.jpghttp://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/P1020941.jpg

With the gearknob, as MikeyG mentioned, unscrew and screw!


Lip Kips = $160 per piece
Grill = $90

That and everything else from JDM Yard. They're having a sale now so get it before 30th April!

[simbadda54]

Looking good man. I see u have a tacho, u sure its a cxi? lol

[redefine]

Looking good man. I see u have a tacho, u sure its a cxi? lol

most likely he's put it in. very common for us cxi owners to swap out the cluster for a gli one so we have a tacho. i know i have :thumbsup:

but i did notice the aircon aswell, which my cxi came without. i thought it was standard without.

[neo_phase]

most likely he's put it in. very common for us cxi owners to swap out the cluster for a gli one so we have a tacho. i know i have :thumbsup:

but i did notice the aircon aswell, which my cxi came without. i thought it was standard without.

Wow really? I didn't know it came without air standard.

A search on Drive appears that the 1997 CXi model has air as a extra for $2000+. Mine's a 2000 model so it may have been standard then or the previous owner must have put it in.

[hywindz]

Btw, thanks for the info neo :)

[BI85LL]

but i did notice the aircon aswell, which my cxi came without. i thought it was standard without.
my 2000 ek Cxi has air con standard :)

[redefine]

yeah, prob not standard, its prob an optional extra :)

[Frankie]

my 2000 ek Cxi has air con standard :)

i got same car with air optional extra

[neo_phase]

So I've spent the last 2 weeks doing some DIY painting on the lip kits and grille. Unfortunately due to the blistering cold weather in Canberra and the fact that I don't have a closed-up garage the paintwork came out not quite to the standard I was expecting.

Nevertheless I'm still happy that it's done now so here are some pics! Thanks to another OH member for helping with the install.

First the sanding (800 - 1500 - 2000), then 2 coats of primer:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/CarUpdates-01.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/CarUpdates-02.jpg

Then 2 coats of paint - mixed from Autobarn:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/CarUpdates-05.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/CarUpdates-06.jpg

Installed yesterday:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/CarUpdates-07.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/CarUpdates-08.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/CarUpdates-09.jpg

Finally today I put the microsuede bought from Spotlight to good use. Didn't have time to do the door trim so I started off with the arm rest:

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/CarUpdates-10.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/CarUpdates-11.jpg

Let me know what you guys think!

I also managed to remove my hatch trim and removed the rear wiper. Wasn't too hard but I need to find a rubber plug for the hole and find out how to remove the wiper motor as you can't just unplug the wiring attached to it. So I put everything back together LOL.

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/P1030407.jpg

[na-118]

i rekon best to invest the money into spraying them at the paint shop it turns out way better, i bought that paint from autobarn as well, it's not the exact black that comes from honda,

[neo_phase]

Yeh I thought considering these are replicas it's not really worth it. I'll do it when I save up for OEMs :D

[EK1.6LCIV]

looking good mate :D

[neo_phase]

Thanks Ryan. Nothing compared to your build!

I've got some OEM EK9 tail lights coming so I'm excited too. Still haven't told me how much you paid for the Euro-R wheel?

[EK1.6LCIV]

the EK9 rear lights look alot nicer :D

pm sent

[Gio]

Hey bro just checking in. Car is looking good. Are the lips matt black?

[neo_phase]

Hey bro just checking in. Car is looking good. Are the lips matt black?

Cheers. Well they're meant to be coded NH-592P from Autobarn's paint mixer but I believe they have chosen a wrong variation of that. Apparently there's over 50 types of NH-592P on their system and they just took a shot at one of it according to the car model and year.

Then I had to do it in the cold weather so it wasn't exactly in a primed condition LOL.

Oh well still better than what it was originally :D

[EK1.6LCIV]

autobarn did a good job for my making some cypress green touch up paint, but for stuff to paint panels I always go back to my panel guy for the euro paints :D

[neo_phase]

Small package arrived today (Thanks omgzilla!)

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/CarUpdates-01-1.jpg

Before:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/CarUpdates-02-1.jpg

After:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/CarUpdates-03-1.jpg

[Gio]

I like orange lol. Looking good man.

[MikeyG]

Yeh I thought considering these are replicas it's not really worth it. I'll do it when I save up for OEMs :D

shouldnt of buy the reps then.. u could of saved 1 week more and got genuines..

[neo_phase]

MikeyG if I were to buy genuine then I'd wouldn't paint it myself and would cost another... $500+/- to get them done professionally?

That being said, I'm still spending a fair bit on some other OEM stuff so who knows. I might rip it off and get some real deals. :D

[MikeyG]

fair enough all i was trying to say was instead of buying rep waste of money I believe casue i have reps and i shouldnt of bought them should of saved for genuines but its you car and your choice and it does look nice

[EK1.6LCIV]

I like the clear indicators :)

[simbadda54]

I bought my plug for the wiper thing from autobarn. 5 bucks for 2 i think.

[neo_phase]

Yeh I'm sure you can buy the rubber plug from Autobarn etc.

I ordered OEM though :p

http://i20.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/a2/9d/282d_1.JPG http://i5.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/af/d2/4ad6_1.JPG

[na-118]

is it jdm if you remove your rear wiper looking to do it, only if its jdm though thanks

[simbadda54]

ek9 doesnt come with wiper :P

[neo_phase]

Yes it's JDM!

But to be 100% JDM you ought to replace the whole trunk so there's not even a hole to be covered. :D Considering my car is black it's not going to be too noticeable :p

[lookingforboost]

Yes it's JDM!

But to be 100% JDM you ought to replace the whole trunk so there's not even a hole to be covered. :D Considering my car is black it's not going to be too noticeable :p

just get it shaved out saves getting a new hatch :p

[neo_phase]

^^^ Or you can do that too lol

[EK1.6LCIV]

they look tonnes better without the wiper :)

[Gio]

Na man i reckon the lips would look good matte black!!

[neo_phase]

Woo package finally arrived today..

OEM EK9 Taillights
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car200509-02.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car200509-01.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car200509-03.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car200509-04.jpg

Lights were almost new and I was really happy with the condition. So long for my fears of buying from eBay international sellers. :D

[EK-CTR]

dey look pretty mean bro

[Gio]

Hey dude, didnt u diy ur old ones anyway?

[neo_phase]

Hey Chris yeah I did DIY on the old ones but somehow water started leaking into them and it burnt the bulbs twice!

Not sure why it's happening and it was taking too much effort to drain/dry/fix/seal them from the inside so I went with some new ones.

Will run some water over them later this evening (getting alarm installed in my car!) to see if it happens again. If it does, I'd be stumped fo sho!

[MikeyG]

ek9 headlights get emmm

[Gio]

Hey Chris yeah I did DIY on the old ones but somehow water started leaking into them and it burnt the bulbs twice!

Not sure why it's happening and it was taking too much effort to drain/dry/fix/seal them from the inside so I went with some new ones.

Will run some water over them later this evening (getting alarm installed in my car!) to see if it happens again. If it does, I'd be stumped fo sho!

Interesting, i dont see how cutting a hole on the INSIDE of the light could let water in hey man. How annoying.

[jks24]

hey mate this is looking really good so far. Nice work :)

[underbelly]

Beside the bottom part lighting up, are there any other differences between the EK9 and EK1 tail light? There both physically identical from the outside?

[neo_phase]

@ Gio: I know it's painfully annoying. Hopefully the new lights will solve it!

@ jks24: Thanks mate! Anything happening with your ride?

@ underbelly: Apparently the EK9 taillights have a darker tint on the mid-section where the reverse/indicator lights are. I can't really tell the difference myself cause the old taillights are f**ked LOL. EK1 taillights wouldn't have a hole/socket/bulb on them.

Updated Build Progress/Plan on Page 1 :thumbsup:

[MikeyG]

umm whers ur ek9 headlights?? urs is clear or you want to buy it

[EK1.6LCIV]

Ek4 headlights ftw :) Ek9 dont have the deflector on the bulb, I find that a cheap look tbh lol

but have found a few cheap on the web anyhow

[neo_phase]

EK9 headlights are on the list. Just give me some time boys. Unfortunately I don't get paid as well as I should be! :D

[EK1.6LCIV]

thats when you gotta get the bargain mindset on, hussle up international waters :)

usually can get the ek9 lights for around 400usdm

[jks24]

@ Gio: I know it's painfully annoying. Hopefully the new lights will solve it!

@ jks24: Thanks mate! Anything happening with your ride?

]

umm na mate i got a cxi in green. I havent spent much on it cause im hoping for a dc2r but so hard to find a decent one man. Im even thinking now should i just keep my cxi and do it up and then get a good engine when im off p's. Its immaculate and i know i will have difficulty finding a dc2r in the mint condition that my civic is.

[neo_phase]

If you're willing to pay, there'll always be a mint condition DC2R :)

[jorziie]

hey mate, do you have any pics of the rear lip installation? am i suppose to drill in holes?

[Raztaz]

hey mate, do you have any pics of the rear lip installation? am i suppose to drill in holes?

if its a OEM rear lip itl have all holes and necessary mounting clips, straight bolt on. If its aftermarket n doesnt have holes on the lip, time to get your drill out

[neo_phase]

Raztaz is spot on there. Only drill your Lips though as you can easily screw into the bumper.

Just make sure there's someone who can help you out with aligning the lip onto the bumper and mark the spots where you need to drill.

[neo_phase]

I've just successfully remove my rear wiper and installed the plug to cover the hole and am in the process of doing the door trim.

More to come later this arvo hopefully.

[neo_phase]

Okay it was such a tiring day yesterday.

First with the rear wiper:

2 clips on the latch.
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car240509-02.jpg

Out comes the trim, wiper and motor:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car240509-05.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car240509-09.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car240509-13.jpg

In goes the plug and hardware kit:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car240509-04.jpg

Voila! (LOL car needs a wash)
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car240509-16.jpg

[neo_phase]

Now the door trims..

This is the before photo (no afters yet as it was so dark by the time I was done and I've been working the whole day today):
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car240509-20.jpg

Finally found the right tool to get the mutha f**ker horseshoe pin out. $5.00 piece of metal from Autopro.
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car240509-18.jpg

After endless sawing and pulling and ripping out came the arm rest/handle.
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car240509-21.jpg

Bonded with MaxBond:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car240509-22.jpg

Reattached with epoxy:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car240509-25.jpg

More pics tomorrow.. Maybe!

[INVSBL]

wow the red looks HAWT!

[simbadda54]

Hey man looking at ur plans etc, u might wanna get a front swaybar as well once u get the rear ctr otherwise u will be understeering hard. Also i might be selling my koni yellows if my mate doesnt end up wanting them

[neo_phase]

Hey man looking at ur plans etc, u might wanna get a front swaybar as well once u get the rear ctr otherwise u will be understeering hard. Also i might be selling my koni yellows if my mate doesnt end up wanting them

Hey mate yeah I'm still building on the list as I go. Front Sway Bar should be on the list I agree :)

PM me about the shocks yeah! :thumbsup:

[dvsx]

hey mate, nice car.
regarding your wiper plug and hardware kit.
did you have to buy them both seperately?
im looking at getting it for my eg.

[neo_phase]

hey mate, nice car.
regarding your wiper plug and hardware kit.
did you have to buy them both seperately?
im looking at getting it for my eg.

Yes funny enough you have to buy it separately. The one I've got fits EG as well.

[dvsx]

yeh ive been looking at it on ebay and wasnt sure if it was one or the other or both were needed. did u get yours on ebay too? from the US?

[Parsout]

Hi mate, good work with the conversion! - Liking the door trims with red, always makes a different atmosphere.

With the rear bumper, if it's OEM Honda, it has marks on the inside of the bumper made by the factory moulder as to where to drill for the CTR rear lip.

Its a very small bump on the (usually) dirty surface on the inside of the rear bar - at the exact centre of where to drill, and its surrounded but a roughened circle area.

I got to putting my CTR lip on, and was wondering how to get it lined up exactly - then put it under my big spot lamp to discover these marked-areas!

Cheers, Dan.

[MikeyG]

its not oem.. its rep you can tell from the pics

[neo_phase]

Bumpers are OEM.

Lips are reps. The rep lips doesn't come with any markings or whatsoever. The OEM bumpers do. However good luck with trying to align the lips on the bumper as tight as you could.


yeh ive been looking at it on ebay and wasnt sure if it was one or the other or both were needed. did u get yours on ebay too? from the US?

Yes it's from US. I believe you can easily get a rubber seal and screws for the plug if you want to as paying over $70 for the plug and kit is CRAZY! Though I did it and end up spending hours justifying it to the missus. And yes it's from eBay US.

[Gio]

lol good point man.

Oem > reps

[dvsx]

Yes it's from US. I believe you can easily get a rubber seal and screws for the plug if you want to as paying over $70 for the plug and kit is CRAZY! Though I did it and end up spending hours justifying it to the missus. And yes it's from eBay US.

haha im using a kit from bunnings at the moment but it just doesnt look as flush as OEM, its rudds money so wat the hell lol but im still not telling the missus

[neo_phase]

Got my Osram Nightbreakers about 2 days ago. Managed to pop them in for a test last night.

On the left you have the Philips BlueVision and on the right is the Osram Nightbreaker:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car270509-01.jpg

It's definitely brighter than the BlueVision albeit the yellow-ish tint that I didn't like.

Here's a mid-range shot:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car270509-05.jpg

Also, I reckon the Philips Xtreme Power is better than this Nightbreaker.

I'm really considering going HID now. I've adjusted the BlueVision to a perfect height now that gives me the best distance/range but it is still not as bright as I would like it to be, though I wouldn't part with the whiteness of it.

Anyone with any experiences of getting defected for HIDs? I'm just thinking 6000k like what Liquidsound is selling.

[simbadda54]

Hey man, u dont have to worry about getting defected from having hids in canberra. They wont open ur beonet so they wont know what u got. If u dont get a ridiculous colour ie above 8000k then it should be fine. I used to have HI/LOs but the ballast died so just chucked in another ebay kit. Go hi/lo just to be safe but wont matter in act

[dvsx]

Anyone with any experiences of getting defected for HIDs? I'm just thinking 6000k like what Liquidsound is selling.

ive been running 8000k HID's for a few months now, havent been pulled over or anything. in melbourne btw

[EK1.6LCIV]

yea the kits on most are rubbish, might be lucky to get 3 months of use out of them before a ballast dies and u go back to ur old globes

I only spent a lil, was nice for the hills, had disadvantages tho, such as having to aim the lights down to be less offensive to other motorists

the kits are easy to diy, the odds of a defect are slim unless they open you bonnet and find the boxes (just hide them) and the hi/lo poping of the blubs is a dead give away (as they are loud on the h4 hi/lo kits, lol) dont go above 6k, 8k is blue enough to be noticed

I enjoyed them, and if the ballast didnt die in the ass I wouldve still ran em

[neo_phase]

Thanks for the suggestions peeps.

Unfortunately I might have to stall all planned mods on my car now because of the bad news I got from my landlord yesterday. Will have to shift my focus onto the housing sector now and if I'm lucky, maybe some spare change will get me a part or two down the line.

Hopefully the DIY mods will go on as I would still love to continue on the build.

:(

[EK1.6LCIV]

yea had that happen to us yrs ago and forced us into a new place, was for the best :)

[Jord]

hmm like it mate. im after an arm rest atm.

[dudeling7]

looking good so far man, never see u around canberra tho? lol

where did you get the red material is it suede? i need to do the same to my interior!

how much if you dont mind for the material

[neo_phase]

looking good so far man, never see u around canberra tho? lol

where did you get the red material is it suede? i need to do the same to my interior!

how much if you dont mind for the material

LOL I'm always around! From the north side working in the city.

Was a pain to get the material. Ordered it from Spotlight in Queanbeyan, waited 3-weeks for delivery. Was about $19 per metre under a promotion.

[neo_phase]

New part picked up from JDMYard earlier this week..

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/P1030551.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/P1030552.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/P1030553.jpg

[neo_phase]

Just got this fitted few hours ago with a mate's help. Product quality is awesome and there was a very noticeable power gain and the sound was deep and nice. Definitely recommended if you want to pay the price :p

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/icebox-01.jpg

Hopefully I'll save enough for headers and exhaust in the coming weeks..

[MikeyG]

why dont you save your money... and do a swap instead of hears and exhaust.. unless you are not going to do a swap

[Gio]

Hey man where does that draw the cold air from?

[neo_phase]

why dont you save your money... and do a swap instead of hears and exhaust.. unless you are not going to do a swap

Cause I don't plan to have a swap unless the absolute deal comes to light. I don't mind doing the basic mods now as I can easily part out on them.

This would also set me up for a cost efficient turbo mod should I choose to in the future. :)


Hey man where does that draw the cold air from?

Chris if you look at the lower part of the box (circled) there's a piping that goes behind the front bumper and you attached the air horn that sits at the same level as the bottom fender.

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/P1030553-1-1.jpg

You'll have to remove the entire stock intake and the resonator box to fit this though.

[Gio]

Any gains man>?

What was the cost?

[neo_phase]

Revs on the lower-end is much more smoother and evident with some noticeable gains through the range.

It also gives a nice deep sound when you go medium-hard on the accelerator. It's definitely taking more air in and all I need is to pass them out efficiently with some new headers and exhaust!

Cost is exxy! Got it for around $640 pick-up price from JDM Yard during the June special.

I've definitely paid a premium for the stock look and to be RTA compliant while having cold air feeding into the engine.

[Gio]

Wow man. Exxy.

But atleast u can use it if u ever swap engines :D

[neo_phase]

Yeh man just gotta get a bigger throttle body connector if I do a swap. :)

[noobie90]

Heys neo phase what is the intake called? Looks good might get one for myself aswell :D Oh and where did u get your OEM EK9 taillights from?

Thanks
noobie 90

[neo_phase]

Heys neo phase what is the intake called? Looks good might get one for myself aswell :D Oh and where did u get your OEM EK9 taillights from?

Thanks
noobie 90

Ice Box from JDM Yard. Get it before July for the June promotion.

Taillights are from eBay!

[noobie90]

Do u have a link to it on the forum? Cant seem to find it..

[neo_phase]

Here (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113453) it is mate.

[EK1.6LCIV]

very nice intake :)

[noobie90]

Thanks heaps

[neo_phase]

It's been a while but I've finally got my hands on some wheels! :cool:

5zigen GN+ Pro Racer 16" with Potenza RE001s

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car/CarUpdates-04.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car/CarUpdates-05.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car/CarUpdates-24.jpg

Before:

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car/CarUpdates-09.jpg

After:

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car/CarUpdates-25.jpg

Needs sunlight for some better pic to do it justice. :)

[INVSBL]

new rims look mint

now to get the gaurds on the rubber!

[neo_phase]

Haha yeah mate that's next on the list.

Am weighing options of coilovers vs. spring + shock combo.

[INVSBL]

comes down to cost and wat u wanna do with it
u can get adjutable coils which are raletivly soft, if u just wanna hav ur height movement, or go a 'track' set up and loose most of ur dailyness.

or a set spring shock combo for less coin.

[Raztaz]

omg new rims are hot! how much did htey set you back?

[Gio]

Whats the specs of the wheels?

[neo_phase]

Raztaz: Got them at a real good value from a 'fellow' OH member. :) Was lucky enough to snap it up quick.

Gio: It's 16x7" +42 offset 4x100 with 205/45/16 RE001

[EK1-4SHO]

hey mate im curious where you got the arm rest from im interested in one.

[neo_phase]

hey mate im curious where you got the arm rest from im interested in one.

Another fellow OH member. If you're willing to pay, you can get them from eBay or other international sites these days.

[EK1-4SHO]

do you have a link to one?

[jorziie]

hey buddy, your car looks heaps nice.
you should come join our cruises every once and while in canberra :)

[Raztaz]

Another fellow OH member. If you're willing to pay, you can get them from eBay or other international sites these days.


do you have a link to one?

ther so expensive on ebay lol, esp. after you ad shipping.

[neo_phase]

hey buddy, your car looks heaps nice.
you should come join our cruises every once and while in canberra :)

Hey mate cheers for that. Never knew that there are cruises in Canberra. How many active cruisers have you got? Would love to meet up with some of the local crews and get some advices here and there.

[EK1-4SHO]

ther so expensive on ebay lol, esp. after you ad shipping.

shit lol hope i can find another one thats local really want one

[psdaus]

shit lol hope i can find another one thats local really want one

Yeah me too... I've tried the wreckers but without any success

Your car looks great Neo!

[neo_phase]

Here are some better photos... Took my car to the washers yesterday and did a quick polish. It better not rain in Canberra (at least for a few days)!

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car/front2.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car/BackLeftsmall.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car/front.jpg

Thoughts?

[Frankie]

looks nice man needs to be dumped not to much jsut enough but when u do that lip is going to be a busted lip lol, similar to my car. car has a very straight body no dints or straches nice

[simbadda54]

Nice man, coming along nicely. I got a set of used kmacs u can have for 100 bucks if u want. 2.5-3" drop i think. Also might sell my konin yellows if my mate doesnt want them

[COR73S]

Nice rims bro. big ups

[shurman]

lookin' good dude. What are your plans for suspension?

[big tone]

Now the door trims..

This is the before photo (no afters yet as it was so dark by the time I was done and I've been working the whole day today):
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car240509-20.jpg

Finally found the right tool to get the mutha f**ker horseshoe pin out. $5.00 piece of metal from Autopro.
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car240509-18.jpg

After endless sawing and pulling and ripping out came the arm rest/handle.
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car240509-21.jpg

Bonded with MaxBond:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car240509-22.jpg

Reattached with epoxy:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/Car240509-25.jpg

More pics tomorrow.. Maybe!

hey man just wondering how you reatached the armreat back on as i thought of doing the same thing and they are plastic rivited on.. whats your secret.. have any detailed pics?

[neo_phase]

hey man just wondering how you reatached the armreat back on as i thought of doing the same thing and they are plastic rivited on.. whats your secret.. have any detailed pics?

Hey mate just use epoxy to re-attached the arm rest. You'll need to apply some pressure from the other side of the arm rest to make it stay. epoxy is good as it's construction grade. It is however quite a permanent solution so it would be quite difficult to remove later on.

[neo_phase]

lookin' good dude. What are your plans for suspension?

Well I'm currently looking at Koni Shocks + King Springs combo. Depending on my budget in the next few weeks I might consider coilovers. I'm not too keen on coilovers however due to the fact that I won't be tracking the car and therefore wouldn't require as much adjustments.

[jorziie]

Hey mate cheers for that. Never knew that there are cruises in Canberra. How many active cruisers have you got? Would love to meet up with some of the local crews and get some advices here and there.

haha its not a "crew" we just gather some people up and just drive randomly.
lately there hasn't been much because the weather is so shit.
but yeah, next time ill give you heads up.

[Gio]

Well I'm currently looking at Koni Shocks + King Springs combo. Depending on my budget in the next few weeks I might consider coilovers. I'm not too keen on coilovers however due to the fact that I won't be tracking the car and therefore wouldn't require as much adjustments.

You will regret not getting coilovers man. trust me :(

[EK1.6LCIV]

nice CTR doors :)

been to see the logic coilovers at shift, good bit of kit and made here

[Gio]

price ryan?

[EK1.6LCIV]

1700 :)

[Gio]

Thanks bro.

[neo_phase]

Racing Logic Ultra Complex Coil Overs-
$1750 + Shipping
or
$2000 Fitted

Could get BC N+ for that price no?

[Frankie]

ay neo post up a pic of your engine bay

[Gio]

Racing Logic Ultra Complex Coil Overs-
$1750 + Shipping
or
$2000 Fitted

Could get BC N+ for that price no?

also k sport for cheaper

[neo_phase]

ay neo post up a pic of your engine bay

My engine bay has absolutely nothing lol.. except for an air filter that looks stockish :)

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv308/neo_phase/icebox-01.jpg

[Frankie]

thats alright man, you going to do a conversion or leave it. have you got a pic of the whole thing

[neo_phase]

thats alright man, you going to do a conversion or leave it. have you got a pic of the whole thing

Will take pic of whole thing later. Just got myself a DSLR so photoshoot is imminent :D

I have no aspirations to do a conversion, mainly due to cost + time involved. When I do get a 2nd vehicle I will keep this as a project car and then I'll probably consider a conversion.

[Frankie]

yeh fair enough, going to cost a bit

[wynode]

Closed as requested.