***Official What did you do to your EK today***

[Spoon-Accord]

How did u mount the extinguisher? Need help here!

[EKVTIR-T]

Looks like a bracket mounted using the seat bolts

[Riced_Civic]

i piece of metal bar drilled to suit the seat mount holes., then mount the FE to the bar. took around 30 min, cos we had to cut the bar shorter with a hand saw.

[TOm.C]

i piece of metal bar drilled to suit the seat mount holes., then mount the FE to the bar. took around 30 min, cos we had to cut the bar shorter with a hand saw.
like Riced_Civic said, had to use longer bolts to bolt seat back down (30mm), also used a 5mm thick washer between metal plate and seat rail to stop the seat rail U shape flattening.

[Alvis]

gave myself an early birthday present and ordered premium slimline number plates (black with white lettering) :)

[EKVTIR-T]

gave myself an early birthday present and ordered premium slimline number plates (black with white lettering) :)

What do they say?

[Alvis]

Just my normal rego :) $440 a year for custom plates... pfft... what a rip imo

[grifty]

Depends on what writing style, i think the cheapest is $90 per year.

[Alvis]

Also forgot to say finally received UKDM pre-facelift rear number plate garnish after 2 1/2 months of waiting! Got it painted up last weekend, but no internet at home atm (moved house), so post pic when I get the net up :)

[votek]

installed my cup holders today :DD

[chauster]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?162664-Clean-Sprayed-Ek1-in-Black
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?162662-Ek-Part-OUT%21-Stance-can-be-achieved

[eeko]

Cusco Zero 2's installed :)

[kyzz]

detailed interior/ karchered floormats - looks good as fuk

[nikolaz01]

hand polished my rear lip today lol

[Niko]

replaced the rubbers on my wipers

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/7795/img0626pr.jpg

[viinnh]

time for rear wiper delete

[Niko]

time for rear wiper delete

not just yet lol, l use it heaps

[Steven1]

Put new headlight bulbs in, 5400K hi/lows ;)
Much improved night driving.

[NeedVtec]

nice car nikomun.

[TranceZiggy]

Removed my door trim and stopped the door lock on the driver side from rattling. Stuck some foam in behind the rod, doesn't make a noise now :).

Also tightened up a bolt that held the window brace in place, was causing the window to rattle uncontrollably when the window was anywhere but all the way up.

[nikolaz01]

Removed my door trim and stopped the door lock on the driver side from rattling. Stuck some foam in behind the rod, doesn't make a noise now :).

Also tightened up a bolt that held the window brace in place, was causing the window to rattle uncontrollably when the window was anywhere but all the way up.

Nice work mate but does that foam deteriorate after time? perhaps even use heatshrink? i will be giving this a go as well .. as my drivers side door lock rattles too .... only on the freeway lol

[TranceZiggy]

Nice work mate but does that foam deteriorate after time? perhaps even use heatshrink? i will be giving this a go as well .. as my drivers side door lock rattles too .... only on the freeway lol

It might do, it's actually just foam from the cushion of an old lounge (which my dog tore up). It's working a charm at the moment and it may deteriorate eventually, but it was a cheap, easy option at the time. Plus I have a ton of the stuff thanks to my dog lol.

Mind you, it took a bit of experimenting to get it to fit perfect, sometimes I put too much foam in which prevented the door from unlocking.

An unfortunate side effect of my experimenting is that the passenger side door no longer unlocks itself. When I unlock the car, the passenger lock will bounce open, but doesn't seem to have enough force to open the lock completely, so the door effectively stay locked. It still happens even if I remove the foam completely.

[nikolaz01]

It might do, it's actually just foam from the cushion of an old lounge (which my dog tore up). It's working a charm at the moment and it may deteriorate eventually, but it was a cheap, easy option at the time. Plus I have a ton of the stuff thanks to my dog lol.

Mind you, it took a bit of experimenting to get it to fit perfect, sometimes I put too much foam in which prevented the door from unlocking.

An unfortunate side effect of my experimenting is that the passenger side door no longer unlocks itself. When I unlock the car, the passenger lock will bounce open, but doesn't seem to have enough force to open the lock completely, so the door effectively stay locked. It still happens even if I remove the foam completely.

I installed Mfactory shifter bushings today.. nice and crisp gear changes :)

Interesting, i guess i will have to experiment with different types of materials too!! thanks for the heads up, will be doing this over the weekend.

[eeko]

Oem EK4 SiR Lip ! :D

[Niko]

took my wing off to get it clear coated, wasn't to sure if it was genuine or not....

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/2396/img0632dw.jpg
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/91/img0630te.jpg

pretty cool

[eeko]

Lowered the ek4 and installed rear mudflaps which i picked up from pick and payless for $12 :D

this
http://i.imgur.com/WyksEl.jpg

to this
http://i.imgur.com/6V47Ml.jpg

and how she sits now
http://i.imgur.com/5A9bal.jpg

[TranceZiggy]

Lowered the ek4 and installed rear mudflaps which i picked up from pick and payless for $12 :D

Amazing how much better it looks just by lowering a bit, nice work.

How much did you lower it by exactly? Experienced any rubrub during turns, going up driveways or doing u-turns?

[eeko]

Amazing how much better it looks just by lowering a bit, nice work.

How much did you lower it by exactly? Experienced any rubrub during turns, going up driveways or doing u-turns?

Cheer's man pretty happy with how she's sitting now tbh,car is exactly how i envisioned it when i first bought it thanks to the coilovers ... new lower profiled tires soon cause the ones atm are stuffed so she'll be going lower to have the same gap as it is now.

I really am not sure aye.. my mate and i were just working on one side at a time.. and when it was right we'd just copy the lengths on the other.. Yeah i had king springs last week and id rub everywhere with my 50 profile tires... put in coils and the past 3 days no rubbing at all .. turning sharply, doing u-turns and going up driveways.. (the only thing that scrapes is the front lip if i dont take driveways at the right angle.

[UkuleleGod]

I finally got around to converting my tail-lights to Ek9 lights.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e118/gothecow212/CivicGoodly-1.jpg

Here is the whole car (with a little bit of Photoshop to see what it would look like with an EK9 Grille) :

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e118/gothecow212/DSC_1001-1.jpg

[TranceZiggy]

Cheer's man pretty happy with how she's sitting now tbh,car is exactly how i envisioned it when i first bought it thanks to the coilovers ... new lower profiled tires soon cause the ones atm are stuffed so she'll be going lower to have the same gap as it is now.

I really am not sure aye.. my mate and i were just working on one side at a time.. and when it was right we'd just copy the lengths on the other.. Yeah i had king springs last week and id rub everywhere with my 50 profile tires... put in coils and the past 3 days no rubbing at all .. turning sharply, doing u-turns and going up driveways.. (the only thing that scrapes is the front lip if i dont take driveways at the right angle.

Nice man, nice. I know what you mean about driveways though, the entrance to my driveway is a killer, even with my EK as stock I have to slowly go at a good angle to avoid scraping. I'm cringing at the thought of what's gonna happen when I install lips..

Speaking of scraping lips, bit of damage on Ukulelegod's front lip. Ouch man :(.

Regardless, looks good with the EK9 tail lights. Where'd you get them?

[Niko]

just picked up my spoon wing, looks brand new, nice and shiny, shots are crap as they are taken with my phone, will post some pics in the day time
Before:
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6456/dsc8640v.jpg

After:
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/759/img0650b.jpg
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/3097/img0648oe.jpg

[UkuleleGod]

Nice man, nice. I know what you mean about driveways though, the entrance to my driveway is a killer, even with my EK as stock I have to slowly go at a good angle to avoid scraping. I'm cringing at the thought of what's gonna happen when I install lips..

Speaking of scraping lips, bit of damage on Ukulelegod's front lip. Ouch man :(.

Regardless, looks good with the EK9 tail lights. Where'd you get them?

Haha. The lip is a little bit scraped, but I have fixed it before with a bit of hard work and some wet and dry.

The tail-lights are not genuine Ek9 :( Haha.
I did a DIY on a set of Facelift lights off an Ek1. It was an easy job, and looks just as good (to me anyways).

[CivicEGSI]

http://i.imgur.com/CB5SP.jpg

Sneak peak.

Just need to find somewhere up north that stretches tires, harder than it sounds :(

[TbM]

Been a while since i posted in here, been busy with other shit,

Pulled out interior in preperation for dynamat and new sub and amp install, carpet is coming out tomorrow then starting work on running the 1/0 gauge cable and laying dynamat
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/tbmindustrys2/IMAG0104.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/tbmindustrys2/IMAG0099.jpg

[.k.]

^how much is dynamat btw?

[TbM]

^how much is dynamat btw?

bulk pack is about $200-$250 posted from ebay/online shops

[TbM]

some of the goodies im putting in, got some other stuff but forgot to take pics

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/tbmindustrys2/IMAG0047.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/tbmindustrys2/IMAG0005.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/tbmindustrys2/IMAG0006.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/tbmindustrys2/IMAG0076.jpg

[ericl33]

mob bug is infectious.

gonna start ripping stuff out when i get up.

lol

[Mullensxxx]

i spent too much on her today zzzzz

[Spoon-Accord]

well.. my clutch took the biggest dump on me last night on the way home from work, slipping and squealing when the pedal was pressed!

so i slept on it, figuring out what i could've done, and here is what i came up with after a chunk in my wallet was missing

enjoyyyy

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0796.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0797.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0798.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0799.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0801.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0802.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0803.jpg

quality is awesome, it is soooooo light compared to my OEM one ( car has done around 100 thousand km's, and its the OEM clutch when the ek9 was realeased from factory, how awesome is that!!)

ohh, and installed my fire extinguisher with my DIY mount
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0795.jpg

[EKVTIR-T]

Nice one.Where'd you get the clutch from?

[XB-16-AX]

We fitted DBA4000 T3 Wiper Slot front rotors on a mates EM1.

Paired up with new DS2500 pads.

Definite win!!

Brake pedal, grip, stopping power was a huge gain/difference.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j110/z00mxracing/7cf06387.jpg

[XB-16-AX]

well.. my clutch took the biggest dump on me last night on the way home from work, slipping and squealing when the pedal was pressed!

so i slept on it, figuring out what i could've done, and here is what i came up with after a chunk in my wallet was missing

enjoyyyy

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0796.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0797.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0798.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0799.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0801.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0802.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0803.jpg

quality is awesome, it is soooooo light compared to my OEM one ( car has done around 100 thousand km's, and its the OEM clutch when the ek9 was realeased from factory, how awesome is that!!)

[/IMG]


Ive got the same clutch with the matching lightened flywheel in my K and i must tell you its very grippy and aggressive.

Apparently its got a 500mile bead/wear in process. This is what CC recommends. Otherwise youll get a shuddering pedal and take off feel.

[CivicEGSI]

well.. my clutch took the biggest dump on me last night on the way home from work, slipping and squealing when the pedal was pressed!

so i slept on it, figuring out what i could've done, and here is what i came up with after a chunk in my wallet was missing

enjoyyyy

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0796.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0797.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0798.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0799.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0801.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0802.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0803.jpg

quality is awesome, it is soooooo light compared to my OEM one ( car has done around 100 thousand km's, and its the OEM clutch when the ek9 was realeased from factory, how awesome is that!!)

ohh, and installed my fire extinguisher with my DIY mount
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0795.jpg

nice!

[ericl33]

ohh, and installed my fire extinguisher with my DIY mount
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0795.jpg
should have painted the mounting bracket.

[Spoon-Accord]

i'm on that right now, matt black

[Spoon-Accord]

i purchased this clutch thru a seller on ebay,
the guy was very helpful and he has alot of experience in race/track cars (thought he was young, but he wasnt at all)

i asked him about beading in/running in the clutch, he told me, just to drive the car normally ( not spirited/or hillclimbing)

also, he reccomended (and CC website) to match the clutch with matching cc flywheel, reduces chattering and shudder

cant wait to get this thing in!

if you guys want the contact please lemme know, hook a honda bruva up

[Spoon-Accord]

Failed at installing the clutch myself, so Tom aka ievaq8 is the lucky person working on my ek9! Have fun Tom, enjoy it :) thanks again

[Riced_Civic]

for the past week and a bit i Installed Konis and GC springs on the rear, (Fronts havent arrived yet), Defi Gauges, Primary and Secondary Dash, re adjusted my seat (Fixed seat). Fit C-west front bumper, cut and fit rear bumper, new flared fenders, GT wing and brackets, relocate battery, blow the ecu fuse and main relay and replace them, put fan on oil cooler..... missing other stuff but yeah. getting ready for EXE day.

[mugen_ctr]

for the past week and a bit i Installed Konis and GC springs on the rear, (Fronts havent arrived yet), Defi Gauges, Primary and Secondary Dash, re adjusted my seat (Fixed seat). Fit C-west front bumper, cut and fit rear bumper, new flared fenders, GT wing and brackets, relocate battery, blow the ecu fuse and main relay and replace them, put fan on oil cooler..... missing other stuff but yeah. getting ready for EXE day.

pictures man, really keen on how ur setup looks like, one day ill get to that stage hahaha....

[Riced_Civic]

i was gonna take pics 2day but then it started raining so i had to push everything back into the garage.

[Red_EG4]

i'm on that right now, matt black

I'd put the gal/bracket underneath the seat rail mount too.

[Spoon-Accord]

Under? Why so?

[Red_EG4]

Just more aesthetically pleasing in my opinion

[CivicEGSI]

Fitment reviews on koyo rads? Running a cheap ebay radiatior now and it doesn't line up properly, also think it might be leaking coolant :(

[Riced_Civic]

should be OEM

[90LAN]

just some new stuff

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r187/90LAN/ek9mine.jpg

[89lude]

ek9 lan with k20 or what

[90LAN]

k20 is over rated
b series is good enough for me

[void-]

lol lan AHHAHA nice work buddy back in the game champ!!!

[ericl33]

k20 is over rated
b series is good enough for me
http://www.madtomatoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Facebook-Like-Button-big.jpg

[DC2-PWR]

looking good man! what suspension is that?

[90LAN]

koni with ground control bolt on's

best combos apparently so i went with them

[trism]

Spoon or regas?

[90LAN]

non stanced regas

[EKVTIR-T]

slipstream

[eren]

Well i stared at mine for a good 20 mins Straight lookin at that Fat Ass ;)

[boyjkl1111]

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/8845/img1196yi.jpg
new headunit, bought from JB hi-fi for $100

[XB-16-AX]

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/8845/img1196yi.jpg
new headunit, bought from JB hi-fi for $100

100 for an alpine unit??

Ex demo mayb? Wat model? Which jb?

[boyjkl1111]

100 for an alpine unit??

Ex demo mayb? Wat model? Which jb?
yes, it is.

Brand new. model no. CDE-100EUB. JB hifi in NorthLand (VIC)

[Spoon-Accord]

Just more aesthetically pleasing in my opinion

dw i'll put it under the rails just for you babe :) LOL

well new tyres guys! finally, first set ever in my life brought brand spanking new

250 a pop, and lemme say, NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCE!

some reason my steering is light as(compared to the michelins i had previously)which was heavy.
feels like driving a honda legend now but with road input, weird...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0821.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0818.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0819.jpg

also didnt know tyres could be this sexy

ps. snail is finding its way into my engine bay :P

[EG52NV]

Restored keyless entry to the car by successfully finding the blown fuse in central locking wiring...

Was annoying to have to use key to open door for 2 weeks coz I CBF looking for the fuse.

Reason I knew it was a blown fuse was because the remote would lock but not unlock.

[ericl33]

Restored keyless entry to the car by successfully finding the blown fuse in central locking wiring...

Was annoying to have to use key to open door for 2 weeks coz I CBF looking for the fuse.

Reason I knew it was a blown fuse was because the remote would lock but not unlock.
are you the new bludger?

[EG52NV]

are you the new bludger?

No thanks

[TbM]

deadened the ek a bit

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/tbmindustrys2/IMAG0272.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/tbmindustrys2/IMAG0197.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/tbmindustrys2/IMAG0219.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/tbmindustrys2/IMAG0263.jpg

[Mullensxxx]

well new tyres guys!

what model are they? and whats the tread wear?

[Alvis]

New slimline plates, bolts and UKDM rear number plate panel :)

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m579/apalmucci/My%20Civic/P1060787editnet.jpg

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m579/apalmucci/My%20Civic/P1060796editnet.jpg

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m579/apalmucci/My%20Civic/P1060825editnet.jpgl


Before and after pics are here (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?120635-JDM-Mugen-inspired-EK-sedan...-in-progress-pics&p=3357333#post3357333)

[AlexK]

Alvis thats sooo.cleeaaannn mannn and great number plate bolts gone the extra mile ! But dam thats clean.man good job :)

[EG52NV]

Fixed my exhaust leak, did an oil change with HPR10 and HAMP filter, installed magnetic sump plug as well installed Mugen oil cap and put in Denso IK22 plugs, car runs amazingly now and has better compression.

As well as significantly transformed my mates EG.

Started at 8am and finished at 5pm with a lunch break, good solid day of working on cars!

[FAITHLESS]

^ sounds like a good day man :)

[Alvis]

Alvis thats sooo.cleeaaannn mannn and great number plate bolts gone the extra mile ! But dam thats clean.man good job :)

Thank you for the inspiration mate - it was your car that inspired me to get the black slimline plates and bolts, couldn't be happier with the way it turned out :D

[eeko]

http://i.imgur.com/M0yhhl.jpg

dohc vtec decal on the ek4

[Riced_Civic]

installed my front konis and GC springs, and ****ed up a wheel stud :(.
so i cant get wheel alignment till next week.

[eeko]

http://i.imgur.com/jB1HJl.jpg
Front flaps from the wrecker!

http://i.imgur.com/8HpVrl.jpg
installed...

http://i.imgur.com/mapXXl.jpg
how she's sitting now.

[Spoon-Accord]

hey there guys, somephotos,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0852222.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_084444.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0845555.jpg

[drifter]

Dat Sexy ya :D

[90LAN]

any normal photo angles ?

[EG52NV]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c094755f-c0fd-a4c1.jpg
Photo of my preface CTR lip installed

[Alvis]

Genuine EK9 Headlights with New philips bulbs.
http://i47.tinypic.com/apb3ur.jpg

Very nice! Great work on sourcing OEM parts, good to see!

[PHO]

Thanks mate! I just want the best :D

One of the previous owners put HIDs in the EK9 headlights, burnt some of the plastic so now theres some faint fogging where the bright spots are. I'll get the plastic reconditioned when i have money to spend after doing all the major stuff to the car, not a biggie, i'm just picky. Great deal nonetheless :D

Also got a set of these off a mate for dirt cheap as he's moved onto a skyline.
http://www.yokohamatire.jp/yrc/japan/wheel/english/brand/advan_nut/img/ADVAN-NUT.jpg

[TranceZiggy]

Had a replica twin loop installed on my EK, sounds amazing. :)

However, the twin loop had a huge 4" cannon-style tip on it which just would not work on the EK. Was too long, too fat, so I replaced it with a smalled, angled tip. Looks awesome. :)

[CivicRacer13]

just f*** my 2 front rims on the way to get maccas,Had to swap to the old sockies lol i was behind a Yaris only going 40kph about to turn into maccas and bam the whole front end of the car was in the air -.- ruined my night
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/IMG_2661.jpg
My left rim outside

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/IMG_2663.jpg
left rim buckled on the inside to

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/IMG_2664.jpg
Inside Right rim

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/IMG_2665.jpg
trying to find wtf i hit

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/IMG_2666.jpg
found the F***er that hit my left wheel

[EKVTIR-T]

Send photos to council for possible reimbursement

[CivicRacer13]

it was just peaces of concrete on the road a truck probably dropped or something like that,nothing wrong with the road,but the council wont do nothing because its not there problem :'(

[ericl33]

it was just peaces of concrete on the road a truck probably dropped or something like that,nothing wrong with the road,but the council wont do nothing because its not there problem :'(
send it in, you have nothing to lose.

[CivicRacer13]

true ill give it a shot,im lucky it didnt hit the sump that was the first thing i check when i stopped.

[eeko]

Wow that blows... yeah send a complaint in as eric said theres nothing to lose mate!

[FAITHLESS]

ouch they are nice rims. is it lip damage or can you feel the buckle when driving?

[ericl33]

ouch they are nice rims. is it lip damage or can you feel the buckle when driving?
no way will you feel it while driving.

[eeko]

no way will you feel it while driving.

not sure if srs?

[ericl33]

not sure if srs?
The rim is hardly buckled.

even though it is damaged, I doubt it will feel it while driving.

I'm just going on my own past experiences.

[FAITHLESS]

The rim is hardly buckled.

even though it is damaged, I doubt it will feel it while driving.

I'm just going on my own past experiences.
probably correct.
i've had a buckle almost exactly the same looking as that. couldn't feel it at all.

[eeko]

The rim is hardly buckled.

even though it is damaged, I doubt it will feel it while driving.

I'm just going on my own past experiences.

Fair enough... ive felt buckles like that when going 80+ had it happen to a oem toyota rim once and a 17" chinese rim another... it's only slight but ive felt an extra vibration.

[Mullensxxx]

could have been alot worse! lucky they wernt real Weds!

[EG52NV]

Whiteline reinforcement kit and 22mm rear sway bar installed
http://img.tapatalk.com/79d8caf7-8476-53b9.jpg

C pillar brace installed
http://img.tapatalk.com/79d8caf7-848c-2290.jpg

[mugen_ctr]

probably correct.
i've had a buckle almost exactly the same looking as that. couldn't feel it at all.

Dis-agree, ive got set of buckled rims sitting in the garage, similar to whats shown, whilst drive at 100kmp/h vibrations is terrible! low - mid speed range its ok, noticeable but bearable to drive

Most rim repairers places would attempt to fix it, but always 50/50 that it will crack if tried to repair an get thrown away, happened to me once

[eeko]

Whiteline reinforcement kit and 22mm rear sway bar installed
http://img.tapatalk.com/79d8caf7-8476-53b9.jpg

C pillar brace installed
http://img.tapatalk.com/79d8caf7-848c-2290.jpg

How much and where from? Noticable difference?

[CivicRacer13]

The rim is hardly buckled.

even though it is damaged, I doubt it will feel it while driving.

I'm just going on my own past experiences.

when i was driving home i could feel a little vibration on the steering wheel while only doing 60-70kph,when i got home i saw it and jacked the car up and spun the wheels to see and you can just see it straight away it was stuffed,also to i need a new wheel alignment the steering is out from that.

[EG52NV]

How much and where from? Noticable difference?

$283 + $10 shipping for Whiteline reinforcement kit and 22mm rear sway bar from Online Peformance in Melbourne. Difference: not dramatic as I'm already on coil overs but theres now a tendency to oversteer lol.

$60 shipped for c pillar bar from eBay USA diff: prob none just there for the bling, have rear strut tower bar installed in boot too.

With everything in rear end feels significantly stiffer.

[CivicRacer13]

$283 + $10 shipping for Whiteline reinforcement kit and 22mm rear sway bar from Online Peformance in Melbourne. Difference: not dramatic as I'm already on coil overs but theres now a tendency to oversteer lol.

$60 shipped for c pillar bar from eBay USA diff: prob none just there for the bling, have rear strut tower bar installed in boot too.

With everything in rear end feels significantly stiffer.

pretty cheap nice buy man,22mm is a bit big dont you recon ? mainly for the track you would use those sizes? ive only got a GLI 22mm on the front and a EM1 stock rear sway bar 14mm i think on the rear and it oversteers if i push it, cant imagine how much oversteer you would be getting with all that work.

[EG52NV]

pretty cheap nice buy man,22mm is a bit big dont you recon ? mainly for the track you would use those sizes? ive only got a GLI 22mm on the front and a EM1 stock rear sway bar 14mm i think on the rear and it oversteers if i push it, cant imagine how much oversteer you would be getting with all that work.

yeah probably is a bit over kill but I was getting bored of the stock 14mm RSB lol

And I was under the impression the DC2R and EK9 ran a 22mm RSB

[TbM]

Dont those whiteline sway kits tear the subframe out of ek's?

[EG52NV]

Dont those whiteline sway kits tear the subframe out of ek's?

nope, this is the revised version (1 piece bar runs from 1 side to the other) previous 2 piece kits would tear the subframe straight off!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/nt_889/P1010853.jpg

[ericl33]

certainly doesn't look like a one piece bar.

You have pillow ball mount each side (?) and bar in the middle, hex adjustments on either side.

if it is indeed pillow ball, would be @ least 5 pieces there, not one.

if not pillow ball, then looks like 3 piece bar.

[Alexx]

hes talking about the brace dude

[EG52NV]

certainly doesn't look like a one piece bar.

You have pillow ball mount each side (?) and bar in the middle, hex adjustments on either side.

if it is indeed pillow ball, would be @ least 5 pieces there, not one.

if not pillow ball, then looks like 3 piece bar.

You need to learn to read m8 even a preschool child could work out that the pic you just referred to above is the Whiteline V1 2 piece mounting kit with a rear lower tie bar of which I used to illustrate their original design, the pics of the1 piece bar I installed is a few posts above...

WATAJK!

[ericl33]

thanks, I made a mistake.

[FAITHLESS]

You need to learn to read m8 even a preschool child could work out that the pic you just referred to above is the Whiteline V1 2 piece mounting kit with a rear lower tie bar of which I used to illustrate their original design, the pics of the1 piece bar I installed is a few posts above...

WATAJK!

haha i would be very surpised if a preschool kid could work that out!

[Alvis]

yeah probably is a bit over kill but I was getting bored of the stock 14mm RSB lol

just been following your updates the last couple of days - is the 14mm rsb for sale?

[TbM]

nope, this is the revised version (1 piece bar runs from 1 side to the other) previous 2 piece kits would tear the subframe straight off!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/nt_889/P1010853.jpg

Righto, that old design looks shocking the new one is much better, think id still prefer to get an asr subframe brace over a whiteline, would prefer to support a company that actually did research and made a decent product that works rather than just chuck out a product that rips out peoples subframes then revise it.

Let us know how you go with it, interested to see if the second version stops the subframe issues the first had.

[ericl33]

You need to learn to read m8 even a preschool child could work out that the pic you just referred to above is the Whiteline V1 2 piece mounting kit with a rear lower tie bar of which I used to illustrate their original design, the pics of the1 piece bar I installed is a few posts above...

WATAJK!
stop tickling me....

[ericl33]

nope, this is the revised version (1 piece bar runs from 1 side to the other) previous 2 piece kits would tear the subframe straight off!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/nt_889/P1010853.jpg
Talking about version 2, post pik of version 1

gooby, pls

[gre03]

is that yours mate?

[EG52NV]

Talking about version 2, post pik of version 1

gooby, pls


Previous 2 piece kits would tear the subframe straight off!

and then immediately followed by a pic illustrating the 2 piece kit...

Other people got it...

[ericl33]

and then immediately followed by a pic illustrating the 2 piece kit...

Other people got it...
yes, because they have seen both vrsion 1 and version 2 before.

for someone who hasn't, would have made the same mistake.

like I said, no point throwing stones @ my tank.

[EG52NV]

yes, because they have seen both vrsion 1 and version 2 before.

for someone who hasn't, would have made the same mistake.

like I said, no point throwing stones @ my tank.

Well if you quit assuming shit and actually started reading, (hence my original comment about you needing to learn to read) you would have come across my earlier post of the "1 piece bar" I installed to my car rather than inciting that I'm a dumbass who donest know the meaning of a 1 piece bar. Loose the attitude m8 and that goes for the rest of you jokers out there quit shit talking coz the jokes on you.

[ericl33]

Well if you quit assuming shit and actually started reading, (hence my original comment about you needing to learn to read) you would have come across my earlier post of the "1 piece bar" I installed to my car rather than inciting that I'm a dumbass who donest know the meaning of a 1 piece bar. Loose the attitude m8 and that goes for the rest of you jokers out there quit shit talking coz the jokes on you.
but you are a dumbass. realised this after the events of this thread.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?156645-solved-Need-help-car-heats-up-on-VTEC!-But-only-on-very-hard-runs!/page2 (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?156645-solved-Need-help-car-heats-up-on-VTEC%21-But-only-on-very-hard-runs%21/page2)

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/5329/ginger2t.jpg




just remember, you threw the 1st punch.....

[EG52NV]

but you are a dumbass. realised this after the events of this thread.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?156645-solved-Need-help-car-heats-up-on-VTEC!-But-only-on-very-hard-runs!/page2 (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?156645-solved-Need-help-car-heats-up-on-VTEC%21-But-only-on-very-hard-runs%21/page2)

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/5329/ginger2t.jpg



Just remember you threw the first punch....


So a guy who experiences mechanical problems doesnt know whats wrong and comes to the forum for help, and eventually fixes the issues makes him a dubmass

and I threw the first punch? WATAJK I'm not the one being warned to quit inciting!

[ericl33]

So a guy who experiences mechanical problems doesnt know whats wrong and comes to the forum for help, and eventually fixes the issues makes him a dubmass

and I threw the first punch? WATAJK I'm not the one being warned to quit inciting!
people were just trying to help you and explain why you had problems.

the root cause.

you abuse them.

[EG52NV]

people were just trying to help you and explain why you had problems.

the root cause.

you abuse them.

lets see how should one respond to the below?


you must have abused the shit out the motor while it was overheating to have the head bolts stretch.

I've reused headbolts a few times and have never had troubles.

[ericl33]

lets see how should one respond to the below?
"ok, thanks for your viewpoint"

[FAITHLESS]

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/085/028/PLCVBJX4TBPYBVAHCXJS74J2OB7B4HVP.jpeg?1318992465

[ericl33]

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/085/028/PLCVBJX4TBPYBVAHCXJS74J2OB7B4HVP.jpeg?1318992465
http://cdn.chud.com/2/27/350x467px-LL-27110f27_Danny_Trejo-webcam.jpeg

[FAITHLESS]

somebody do something to their ek!

[EG52NV]

http://img.tapatalk.com/3aa3afaa-1687-dd1d.jpg

Installed roof racks

[Bludger]

they don't look very nice.

[FAITHLESS]

@EG52NV sweet man that eg in the background is niceee

[EG52NV]

they don't look very nice.

Each to their own...

[EG52NV]

@EG52NV sweet man that eg in the background is niceee

Thanks faithless, eg in Background is lil brothers car

[FAITHLESS]

Thanks faithless, eg in Background is lil brothers car
I'm on the market for an EK4. What's your opinion of them?

[kyzz]

wrote it off!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/538343_10150800076838479_536453478_9581954_1692257 277_n.jpg

well the chick behind me did haha

[FAITHLESS]

wrote it off!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/538343_10150800076838479_536453478_9581954_1692257 277_n.jpg

well the chick behind me did haha

nooo!

[kyzz]

problem is what to buy next..

[EG52NV]

I'm on the market for an EK4. What's your opinion of them?

They're a good package man, boy racer styling, sunroof luxuries and loud as hell vtec cross over just for kicks!! I've seen some stock ones go for quite cheap too. And at the end of the day no matter how many people tell you K series is the future, B series is still lots of fun and very affordable.

[EG52NV]

wrote it off!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/538343_10150800076838479_536453478_9581954_1692257 277_n.jpg

well the chick behind me did haha

M8!!! Are you ok? That hit looks nasty!

[Bludger]

They're a good package man, boy racer styling, sunroof luxuries and loud as hell vtec cross over just for kicks!! I've seen some stock ones go for quite cheap too. And at the end of the day no matter how many people tell you K series is the future, B series is still lots of fun and very affordable.
I've seen some thrashed ones too.

[kyzz]

yeah, had 3 mates in the car also, everyone is okay thank god, especially the girl who hit into me, she's 8 months pregnant but she's 100% okay. mates in back got taken to hospital in stretchers for whiplash and stiffness but they're okay now, got back from one of their houses after a bbq not too long aog haha

[FAITHLESS]

They're a good package man, boy racer styling, sunroof luxuries and loud as hell vtec cross over just for kicks!! I've seen some stock ones go for quite cheap too. And at the end of the day no matter how many people tell you K series is the future, B series is still lots of fun and very affordable.
Yeah I'm down for B series. I love my EK1 and that's coming from an R33 GTS-T. It just needs more power. EK4 looks awesome inside and out too so I think it's my choice.

[FAITHLESS]

I've seen some thrashed ones too.
VERY worried about that.

[FAITHLESS]

yeah, had 3 mates in the car also, everyone is okay thank god, especially the girl who hit into me, she's 8 months pregnant but she's 100% okay. mates in back got taken to hospital in stretchers for whiplash and stiffness but they're okay now, got back from one of their houses after a bbq not too long aog haha

man that would have been a pretty big shock from the back. all getting fixed though?

[kyzz]

insurer and panel beaters said it's a write off.. $5k, so im happy haha

[EKVTIR-T]

insurer and panel beaters said it's a write off.. $5k, so im happy haha
I got 20k for mine

[FAITHLESS]

Cool. What u gonna get?

[EG52NV]

insurer and panel beaters said it's a write off.. $5k, so im happy haha

Ay make sure you and your mates claim the shit out of the compulsory third party insurance for personal injury!! Coz every year we're made to pay that shit to the stupid government you might as well make the most of it since you were actually in a car accident.

[kyzz]

dunno yet, not sure what i want.. something nice is good hahaha

yeah not gonna have to pay for towing, ambulance, service and/or medical care

[FAITHLESS]

dunno yet, not sure what i want.. something nice is good hahaha

yeah not gonna have to pay for towing, ambulance, service and/or medical care

As long as it's Honda I approve :thumbsup:

[EG52NV]

VERY worried about that.

Best way to check a motors condition is to do a compression test upon inspection, those figures don't lie. A car can have been driven hard but also have a very through/strict maintenance history, vs a car which has never seen wide open throttle but owner neglects to service it on time...

If your unsure always bring someone experienced with you when going to see the car of ask the seller of you can bring the car to a mechanic you can trust

[EG52NV]

dunno yet, not sure what i want.. something nice is good hahaha

yeah not gonna have to pay for towing, ambulance, service and/or medical care

Claim physio so you can go get a massage every week! Living the life!

[EKVTIR-T]

As long as it's Honda I approve :thumbsup:
Thats a bit narrowminded :)

[FAITHLESS]

Best way to check a motors condition is to do a compression test upon inspection, those figures don't lie. A car can have been driven hard but also have a very through/strict maintenance history, vs a car which has never seen wide open throttle but owner neglects to service it on time...

If your unsure always bring someone experienced with you when going to see the car of ask the seller of you can bring the car to a mechanic you can trust
Yeah I know how to check a car. It's just the distance I have to travel to check anything I want. If it's a shit car, I'm kinda stuck with trying to find another one while Im there or just going home. I'm that close to moving to Sydney or Melbourne, just need to gather the money and motivation to quit job etc.

@ EKVTIR-T you know you feel the same way :D

[EG52NV]

Yeah I know how to check a car. It's just the distance I have to travel to check anything I want. If it's a shit car, I'm kinda stuck with trying to find another one while Im there or just going home. I'm that close to moving to Sydney or Melbourne, just need to gather the money and motivation to quit job etc.

Oh yeah keep forgetting you're in the middle of no where, is current job paying well to stay where you are?

[FAITHLESS]

Oh yeah keep forgetting you're in the middle of no where, is current job paying well to stay where you are?
Not really. $624 to $750 a week is shit for your Sydney pay I'd guess.

[EKVTIR-T]

@ EKVTIR-T you know you feel the same way :D
No I really dont. I mean I think honda are some of the best engineered cars and performing motors in their own right but there are many many others besides them.
Toyota/Lexus for example and certain german cars.

[FAITHLESS]

No I really dont. I mean I think honda are some of the best engineered cars and performing motors in their own right but there are many many others besides them.
Toyota/Lexus for example and certain german cars.
I do agree. I just like to see people stay with honda. I'm about to buy a toyota corolla myself for a restore/resell project but I'd be buying a Honda if it was as easy.

[Chriskoss]

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=e6cd90763e&view=att&th=13744e18c6caac0d&attid=0.1&disp=thd&realattid=1401831196990636032-1&zw

Cleaned out the interior of my ek. Had about 3 months worth of rubbish, clothes and crap in there. Mmm no more rattling

[TranceZiggy]

Polished my EK on Saturday, even managed to buff out a few scratches on it (still visible, but only in the right light). Very very happy with the outcome. Topped up oil & coolant. Oil was down to just over half since last service (3,700kms ago), coolant had dropped pretty far, was just a bit above 'low' level. No leaks as far as I can tell, will be keeping an eye on it.

Was going to DIY CTR headlights, but ended up getting lazy after a pretty shit week of work. Next weekend for sure. Driver side door has also started to rattle a bit again, so will be pulling it off again. Fortunately it's fairly hard to notice, the new twin loop drowns out most noises (tyre road noise, loose hatch brake light cover & the weird squelchy, crunching noise my rear wheels/suspension make - still havent gotten around to trying lithium grease spray on the control arms etc, I really should.)

21938

Edit: Added photo of freshly polished EK ;)

[Alvis]

^ Nice work, looking good :thumbsup:

[EG52NV]

Wow reflective paint!

[Bludger]

http://img.tapatalk.com/3aa3afaa-1687-dd1d.jpg

Installed roof racks
rims don't suit car either, meshies go better on older models.

[EG52NV]

rims don't suit car either, meshies go better on older models.

So much interest in how my car looks I just don't know anymore...

[Bludger]

So much interest in how my car looks I just don't know anymore...
yeah, too much going on, I prefer the cleaner basic look.

[CivicRacer13]

My baby EK1 and my mates Intergra at tafe lol

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/IMG_2674-1.jpg

[EG52NV]

My baby EK1 and my mates Intergra at tafe lol

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/Ramb0_album/IMG_2674-1.jpg

What did you do to your ek today?

Drove it to tafe and parked it next to my mates integra for a photo.

That is what you did with your ek today man

[Niko]

hey, need some opinions here and why......should l, or should l not paint my rims matte sky blue, it'll look something similar to this, need to know as l will be painting them this weekend, or should l leave them black? (also not great at photoshop)


http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/2641/dsc8573q.jpg
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/6179/dsc8575k.jpg

[TbM]

Leave them black imo

[EG52NV]

Def stands out but you'll prob get sick of it in a matter of weeks

[Niko]

Def stands out but you'll prob get sick of it in a matter of weeks

l do want them to stand out, but if l don't like them after awhile l can peel the paint off

[Bludger]

l do want them to stand out, but if l don't like them after awhile l can peel the paint off
pink stands out the most.

[jdmek]

hey niko can u get me those paint in takata green?

[Red_EG4]

l do want them to stand out, but if l don't like them after awhile l can peel the paint off
Won't the paint underneath still be affected though?

[kyzz]

probs got sent to the dead car yard

got my official written off notifcation

fak u guise

[tsol0811]

Today may be the last day of ANG-78A's appearance.

Unfortunately i got defected today (Yellow Label), 2nd time being defected. As you all may say come back bigger and better, but in the previous defect i have returned bigger and better but not anymore.
I am finished with my Ek and today was the decision maker to sell off my ek.

My defects were:

-Under 100mm from the ground
-Tyres too wide? i think they meant wheels too wide.
-Too much poke and camber
-Exposed pod filter
-B-C pillar brace, not safe for seatbelt

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/575204_10150851146357753_575202752_10005670_158278 6037_n.jpg

[NeedVtec]

ssshhhhhhiiiiiiiieeeeeeeettttttttttttttttttttttttt ttttttttttttttttt

badluck mate.

whats next?

[Bludger]

ssshhhhhhiiiiiiiieeeeeeeettttttttttttttttttttttttt ttttttttttttttttt

badluck mate.

whats next?
EG, same theme?

[EKVTIR-T]

VW or Evo

lol

[tsol0811]

ssshhhhhhiiiiiiiieeeeeeeettttttttttttttttttttttttt ttttttttttttttttt

badluck mate.

whats next?

Definatly Stance again, it will be with a subaru this time


EG, same theme?

Nah no more hondas lol


VW or Evo

lol

Wrong! Subaru!

[PHO]

Curious, what happens when you get defected 3 times?

Does it matter if its 3 of any defects or 3 major defects (yellow?) ?

[90LAN]

All part of the stance look cant handle it dont do it

[SuperJDM.]

Definatly Stance again, it will be with a subaru this time



Nah no more hondas lol



Wrong! Subaru!

welcome to URABUS :), i sold my EM1 for a Subaru

[quangsuke]

welcome to URABUS :), i sold my EM1 for a Subaru


i sold my EG for a SUBARU tooooooo
=D

[SuperJDM.]

URABUS team

[Spoon-Accord]

Awww everyone going to the dark side, guess if you can't beat em,just buy one lol

Well, for me, I got new coilovers (tein monoflex) and new wheels enkei racing s in 16x8 +32 all round and stretched 195/50-16

Here are some pektures of its, still need to work on front guards and lower the car a tad moarrrr

My rear left is knocking abit, I tightened my rear endlink and it was fine for a few days and is its back!
I'm thinking it's the shaft on coilover or maybe just the rubber mount on top of spring ( as oneside has and one doesnt)

Wheels aNd coilovers costed me under 1k, which was a bargain!

[Riced_Civic]

Just bedded in new pads for the race car while D3 was installing.

who ever is goin to winton on the 19th and 20th ill c u there.

[Spoon-Accord]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0860.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0883.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0874.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0875.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0878.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0879.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0880.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0881-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0882-1.jpg

[IEVAQ8]

^^^^^tuff..........
looks like a completly diferent car....

[90LAN]

looks great just needs oem lip

[eeko]

http://i.imgur.com/BIgUR.jpg

for $30

Also.. spoon accord, where did you get all that stuff so cheap? :S .......

[mugen_ctr]

http://i.imgur.com/BIgUR.jpg

for $30

Also.. spoon accord, where did you get all that stuff so cheap? :S .......

so jelly! an dirt cheap!

[Spoon-Accord]

ebay and firesport.com + bargain skills

yo LAN yeh i'm looking for one, bit hard to come by

thanks all for support and comments

[Riced_Civic]

Took the EK to get a Wheel Alignment.

[eeko]

so jelly! an dirt cheap!

few scratches.. but for $30 im not complaining lols .. better than none :D

[TranceZiggy]

Found out that my previous 'fix' for my rattling driver side door lock wasn't such a good fix. Not sure if it's something to do with the change in weather (bought the car this summer, it's obviously now winter, been freezing cold & pissing down in Adelaide), but it started with the passenger side door not unlocking when I used the remote central locking. That eventually seemed to have fixed it self for a few weeks, then decided it no longer wanted to LOCK. (Went from not unlocking, to not locking)

And now, just last night, I discovered that the driver side door won't unlock anymore either. The inside lock is VERY stiff & is actually a bit of a strain to flip it open/closed by hand.. So, it looks like i'll be reopening my door & possibly taking out the foam I put in there to stop the rattling.. Seems I have to choose between an annoying rattly door lock or not being able to get in my car, lol.

[TbM]

Found out that my previous 'fix' for my rattling driver side door lock wasn't such a good fix. Not sure if it's something to do with the change in weather (bought the car this summer, it's obviously now winter, been freezing cold & pissing down in Adelaide), but it started with the passenger side door not unlocking when I used the remote central locking. That eventually seemed to have fixed it self for a few weeks, then decided it no longer wanted to LOCK. (Went from not unlocking, to not locking)

And now, just last night, I discovered that the driver side door won't unlock anymore either. The inside lock is VERY stiff & is actually a bit of a strain to flip it open/closed by hand.. So, it looks like i'll be reopening my door & possibly taking out the foam I put in there to stop the rattling.. Seems I have to choose between an annoying rattly door lock or not being able to get in my car, lol.

pack grease at the points where your lock rods connect. If you dont know what i mean i might be able to find some pics from when i deadened my doors.

[TranceZiggy]

pack grease at the points where your lock rods connect. If you dont know what i mean i might be able to find some pics from when i deadened my doors.

I know what you mean by the points where the lock rods connect. The rods all connect to small, white, plastic 'tabs' that rotate back and forth when you lock/unlock the doors, moving the rods etc. Not sure what you mean about packing grease though. I was gonna try some RP7 or the Lithium Grease Spray I bought ages ago but never ended up using, before removing the foam. Removal of the foam was gonna be my last option as the rattling really, really got to me and almost made me wish I never bought the car lol

[TbM]

I know what you mean by the points where the lock rods connect. The rods all connect to small, white, plastic 'tabs' that rotate back and forth when you lock/unlock the doors, moving the rods etc. Not sure what you mean about packing grease though. I was gonna try some RP7 or the Lithium Grease Spray I bought ages ago but never ended up using, before removing the foam. Removal of the foam was gonna be my last option as the rattling really, really got to me and almost made me wish I never bought the car lol

i used htb grease cause i had a tub sittin round from doing mates wheel bearings, you just dip your finger in and put a big glob of grease at the point the lock rod connects, becausae its so thick it will make it hard for the rods to vibrate where they connect which is where the problems coming from.

You put a bit here
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/tbmindustrys2/Untitled-5.jpg

and pack heaps around this bit
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/tbmindustrys2/Untitled-4.jpg

[TranceZiggy]

Ah I see now! So, you reckon, remove the foam & pack grease on those points? Will definitely give it a shot on the weekend. :)

[TbM]

Ah I see now! So, you reckon, remove the foam & pack grease on those points? Will definitely give it a shot on the weekend. :)
hard to say without seeing what you have done but if you have used foam to stop them vibrating then there is a good chance you have created extra resistance for the lock to open and close which would explain your problem, using grease on the point adds very very minimal resistance to the open and closeing but restricts the connections ability to vibrate.

Ive got solid polyurthane hasport mounts on my car and just using grease stopped mine rattleing.

[Bludger]

those points can get worn over time as well.

nothing can help this.

[TbM]

those points can get worn over time as well.

nothing can help this.
ever tried packing a thick grease like htb or all purpose on the connecting points?

[TranceZiggy]

hard to say without seeing what you have done but if you have used foam to stop them vibrating then there is a good chance you have created extra resistance for the lock to open and close which would explain your problem, using grease on the point adds very very minimal resistance to the open and closeing but restricts the connections ability to vibrate.

Ive got solid polyurthane hasport mounts on my car and just using grease stopped mine rattleing.

Yeah, I would definitely say that the foam has created resistance, but that was part of the idea and it seems to have created a bit too much resistance now. The biggest problem with my lock is not really the vibrating, but the fact that the rod connected to the 'switch' (the thing you press down/flip out to lock/unlock the door) doesn't hold the switch too well, the switch is given too much leverage to move on it's own around the rod. I think that's where I'll have to pack the most grease, try and get plenty in between the 'loop' of the switch and the rod that holds it.

Regardless, I'll give this a shot, the grease is fairly inexpensive. I also just had the idea of stuffing a ton of blu-tac in/around it.. If all else fails I might just go see if I can find an EK at the wreckers & steal it's switch, or even the whole rod & switch.

Cheers for the ideas anyway, will experiment this weekend. :)

May also get around to doing DIY CTR headlights & lubing up my lower control arm pivot points to stop the squeaking.

[TbM]

Yeah, I would definitely say that the foam has created resistance, but that was part of the idea and it seems to have created a bit too much resistance now. The biggest problem with my lock is not really the vibrating, but the fact that the rod connected to the 'switch' (the thing you press down/flip out to lock/unlock the door) doesn't hold the switch too well, the switch is given too much leverage to move on it's own around the rod. I think that's where I'll have to pack the most grease, try and get plenty in between the 'loop' of the switch and the rod that holds it.

Regardless, I'll give this a shot, the grease is fairly inexpensive. I also just had the idea of stuffing a ton of blu-tac in/around it.. If all else fails I might just go see if I can find an EK at the wreckers & steal it's switch, or even the whole rod & switch.

if its really worn you could wrap the end of the lock rod in a small ammount of electrical tape to reduce the gap, then pack grease around it, i probably wouldnt use blutac as thats quite hard and sticky so might just run into the same problem again, also if the switch moves around easily you can put grease behind it on the point it mounts to make it not wobble around so easily, i did this on my passenger door as the switch would vibrate at certain rpm or bass hits and it has stopped it.

[Bludger]

ever tried packing a thick grease like htb or all purpose on the connecting points?
the white plastic where it clips to the door, moves a few mm in each direction, don't think htb grease will help.

[TranceZiggy]

if its really worn you could wrap the end of the lock rod in a small ammount of electrical tape to reduce the gap, then pack grease around it, i probably wouldnt use blutac as thats quite hard and sticky so might just run into the same problem again, also if the switch moves around easily you can put grease behind it on the point it mounts to make it not wobble around so easily, i did this on my passenger door as the switch would vibrate at certain rpm or bass hits and it has stopped it.

Good ideas also. Will experiment until I find something that works & post here over the weekend. Cheers man.

[TbM]

the white plastic where it clips to the door, moves a few mm in each direction, don't think htb grease will help.

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/tbmindustrys2/Untitled-4.jpg

You talking about that bit? my passenger side one was pretty fuked, packed htb behind it and coverd the front and doesnt vibrate now. Give it a shot if yours is vibrating, im sure you would have some htb or all pourpose grease around bau.

[TbM]

Good ideas also. Will experiment until I find something that works & post here over the weekend. Cheers man.

no problem i hope it helps.

[eeko]

Tips on where to buy said grease? If theres any specific one i should look for? Ive got rattles coming from both doors now on my hatch --'

[Bludger]

Tips on where to buy said grease? If theres any specific one i should look for? Ive got rattles coming from both doors now on my hatch --'
auto store?

HTB = high temperature bearing

or just general purpose grease.

[TbM]

Naice one bau.

Your just trying to restrict the rod from vibrating at the connecting points so any fairly thick grease should work. i just used htb cause i had a tub laying round.

[eeko]

Basically any thick grease.. will buy tomorrow and see how i go. Cheer's

[TbM]

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Castrol-HTB-Grease-Tub-500g.aspx?pid=1123#Description

thats the one i used but anything similar should work

[TranceZiggy]

Removed the foam I had put inside my door to stop the rattling, can now actually unlock/lock my door, also fixed the rattling by reducing the amount of slack the actuator gave to the the lock rod. :)

[Riced_Civic]

reposition my intercooler to sit higher to get a bit more air flow.

[Niko]

picked this up pretty cheap

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/3870/img0690cf.jpg

[EKVTIR-T]

Nice score


whats in that pill container?

[Niko]

Nice score


whats in that pill container?

lol ldk, prob fish tablets

[Niko]

crappy shot, but picked up a spoon boss kit fairly cheap

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/4220/img0694q.jpg

[Mullensxxx]

pulled my motor out with a few mates

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/chumdab/IMG_4826.jpg

[TranceZiggy]

Changed the colour of my cluster backlights using TbM's DIY

Has some bright spots that I need to fix up, but ran out of time

[ericl33]

I think you need to redo it

[CivicEGSI]

^this

[grifty]

pulled my motor out with a few mates


And whats going back in?

[ericl33]

And whats going back in?
d15b7

[Tosies]

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/5337/imag0181xg.jpg

[Riced_Civic]

received my 27mm Front sway bar, gonna install 2day as well as new 5 lug set up.

[FAITHLESS]

received my 27mm Front sway bar, gonna install 2day as well as new 5 lug set up.
what front lca's you got?

[Riced_Civic]

im using EK4

[dr1ftaX]

Did this
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/542027_10150829794760826_2096808580_n.jpg

While doing this
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/250759_10150830688590826_1003940574_n.jpg

Top tip: Don't use a little retratable knife to cut plastic rivets..

[Spoon-Accord]

that actually looks good :)

might need some helping tight to do that, my ek9 door trims are dark and dirtai

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0906-1.jpg
washed it :)

[ericl33]

Did this
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/542027_10150829794760826_2096808580_n.jpg

While doing this
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/250759_10150830688590826_1003940574_n.jpg

Top tip: Don't use a little retratable knife to cut plastic rivets..
looks awesome, but i must say.....

you don't use knifes much do you?

[dr1ftaX]

LOL i actually do studying industrial design.. just ceebs getting the dremel out. LESSON LEARNT.

[Niko]

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/5153/img0710wd.jpg

[eeko]

No pics.. but alignment... new toyo proxes 4's on the front .. and new iridium sparkplugs :)

[TranceZiggy]

Tightened up my head unit.. Was sitting a bit loose, so it was sort of flopping up and down a bit, and finally decided it wanted to make a really annoying rattling noise.

So I pulled it out and found it was the metal harness thing, wasnt really holding on tight to the dash where the stock head unit used to, so I pushed in the small triangular clips and made it grab on to the dash pretty tight.. Isn't moving anymore & isn't rattling.

...I just hope I don't have to pull the harness out for a very long time, will be a pain bending those clips back out the way to get it out.

Type R Style lip arrived.. And I don't think I like it, haha. It's gonna be a pain to fit.. I'm gonna do it anyway just to see what it's like, but I can already see myself grabbing a genuine SiR lip next week..

[TranceZiggy]

No one's done anything to their EK lately? :(

Well, I detailed my EK inside & out, she's beautiful and clean :)

[ekx105]

Picked up some wheels for the ek.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n543/ohhneiloh/photo-90.jpg

[senna]

Bout time bro!

[ericl33]

I don't know much about paint colors.

is that frost white on the car and champ white on the bumper?

[senna]

Genuine EK9 bar... Waiting for respray

[ekx105]

Bout time bro!

Lol yeah i know! Took me ages!!


I don't know much about paint colors.

is that frost white on the car and champ white on the bumper?

Yeah thats correct. Havnt had the chance to get the OEM Type R bumper painted to frost white yet. That can wait till the respray.

[Niko]

finally Neil! lol, should look good



took a better shot of the wheel

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/5194/dscf2859w.jpg