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

[kimang]

mad, where did you get it from?

autobarn mile end for 600 bucks, was display model. but it wasnt working so it was exchanged for a new one. haha

[1996_EK_Civic]

autobarn mile end for 600 bucks, was display model. but it wasnt working so it was exchanged for a new one. haha

awesome, JB HiFi has 30% off car audio tomorrow until sunday haha, im buying some pioneer shit, as i work at the Melrose Park Jb hifi now :)

[kimang]

oh nice. get alot of discount? trying to look for a ipod... special deals at all? :P

[1996_EK_Civic]

yea haha we get a fair bit, what i'm buying bundled is 1050 bucks worth, after discount it comes to $501. on ipods unfortunately not, not much profit in them... only like 20 bucks

So keep your eyes open for my buys in the next few days

[EK1.6LCIV]

V-Power has nicer additives, I get longer k's with it, 600+ to a tank in my coupe

off to find disc brake conversion set, pretty sure the engineer will want to see them

[mugen_ctr]

V-Power has nicer additives, I get longer k's with it, 600+ to a tank in my coupe

off to find disc brake conversion set, pretty sure the engineer will want to see them

rears that is? Just go for DC2 rears, with abs plugs an all.... Only thing u will need is a bigger BMC+Booster from DC2 PM

[Alvis]

Might stick to shell though makes my pop pop sound louder

haha - I'm with you on that ;) ...mmm....... (although I did hear a C class V8 AMG or something or rather this morning and man, they sound like an absolute ANIMAL!!!)

[EK1.6LCIV]

rears that is? Just go for DC2 rears, with abs plugs an all.... Only thing u will need is a bigger BMC+Booster from DC2 PM

the booster and MC are fine, the weak link is the prop valve as it's too high as drums need more pressure than discs, so a bit of work ahead for a weekend

[mugen_ctr]

the booster and MC are fine, the weak link is the prop valve as it's too high as drums need more pressure than discs, so a bit of work ahead for a weekend

Actually EJ8 use the same prop as the disc variant lol, i havent changed mine at all, an to be honest it seems very balanced :)

[EK1.6LCIV]

Actually EJ8 use the same prop as the disc variant lol, i havent changed mine at all, an to be honest it seems very balanced :)

have you checked your rotors and calipers, how long ago was this, I'm keen to know, if it's been fine for a year or so that makes me happy :)

been staring at a few cars lately in the yard, lol

[mugen_ctr]

its been almost 6 months now since i done the conversion, no problems at all, pads are all fine and the rotors, no cracks at all, but other wise, the RTA bushes are starting to show signs of wear, small cracks or so, gonna replace them soon

For a peace of mind, should probs machine the rotors and get fresh pads, and also check the wheel bearing as u dont wanna b tearing down the hub months later down the track just to replace the bearing, and also the RTA bushes

And hopefully, by the end of the year gonna go 282mm rotors an Ek9 calipers :D

[-Tom]

Did this:
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t28/tomloo/IMG_4949.jpg

Sedan door pillars were getting a bit scratched up. Only did drivers side because I'm lazy.

[awaiken]

Ghetto painted my 14" steelies, looks totally pimpin.

[EK1.6LCIV]

its been almost 6 months now since i done the conversion, no problems at all, pads are all fine and the rotors, no cracks at all, but other wise, the RTA bushes are starting to show signs of wear, small cracks or so, gonna replace them soon

For a peace of mind, should probs machine the rotors and get fresh pads, and also check the wheel bearing as u dont wanna b tearing down the hub months later down the track just to replace the bearing, and also the RTA bushes

And hopefully, by the end of the year gonna go 282mm rotors an Ek9 calipers :D


I'd go the hard race bushes (or a spherical bearing rta arrangement), I'm not too impressed with Honda's rta bushes, they're bit under engineered.

I'll post some pics when I install my rears

[Alvis]

cleaned and vacuumed SR3s + stock seats I pulled out a couple of weeks back (had like weird sheepskin stuff on them from covers, but nothing a little upholstery cleaner couldn't fix :))

Also weighed stock EK1 seat = 14.5kg with rails (approx.) This is about 4kg lighter than an SR3. I'd say the majority of the extra weight is in the heavier EK9 rails.

Recaro SR3 = 18.5kg with EK9 rails (approx.)

[EK1.6LCIV]

race seats sometimes are generally heavier as their gains out weight them being heavier

compared to the stock ej8 seats I had, if the sr3s weighed 5kgs more it wouldnt matter, I'd just shave it off somewhere else as their benefits are worth it, being rebuildable also plays a huge factor

5 stud

[mugen_ctr]

I'd go the hard race bushes (or a spherical bearing rta arrangement), I'm not too impressed with Honda's rta bushes, they're bit under engineered.

I'll post some pics when I install my rears

once all the minor details are done and installed, dc2 shifter, rear swaybars, then gonna move onto the major stuff like rta, definite gonna get hardrace gear

[UkuleleGod]

Attempted the DIY CF film cluster with some 3M DI-NOC film.

I got a reasonable result, but I think I am just gunna order one off JDM Concept anyways.


Car needs a wash.

[Alvis]

was witness to the assault of a young lady last night in my car.

Just came out of Novotel Wollongong after having coffee with friends and my cousins gf saw a girl with a guy over the top off her pushing her down on the ground of the car park, screaming at her - telling her if she hits him back he'll hit her back wrose, putting his hands around her neck - I couldn't see cause had reading glasses on so changed to driving glasses, dialled triple zero, reported location and requested immediate help.

Then the girl got up and walked away and the guy went in the other direction (lost sight of him behind the trees), and it looked as though she got her phone out to call a friend and that was the end of it; then the guy came running across the carpark and bailed her up on a tree - I lost sight of them behind a car in the carpark, and at this point I could here her screaming and yelling - so while still on the phone to the cops I got my 12 or so inch maglite torch out from under the drivers seat to go and see if could help (they're probably about 30 metres away at this point) and as I was going over, thank God for late night car meets - 4 or 5 car loads of modified cars with about 15 or so guys came past (they could see what was going as well from where they were) and got him the **** off her.

Left the details with the cops so see what happens - she had a few cuts on her lip and the poor thing was so shaken up - she must have been no taller than 5 foot four and weighing no more than 50kg. Apparently she'd been in the r/ship with the guy for 3 years.

pretty sad...

[SuperJDM.]

was witness to the assault of a young lady last night in my car.

Just came out of Novotel Wollongong after having coffee with friends and my cousins gf saw a girl with a guy over the top off her pushing her down on the ground of the car park, screaming at her - telling her if she hits him back he'll hit her back wrose, putting his hands around her neck - I couldn't see cause had reading glasses on so changed to driving glasses, dialled triple zero, reported location and requested immediate help.

Then the girl got up and walked away and the guy went in the other direction (lost sight of him behind the trees), and it looked as though she got her phone out to call a friend and that was the end of it; then the guy came running across the carpark and bailed her up on a tree - I lost sight of them behind a car in the carpark, and at this point I could here her screaming and yelling - so while still on the phone to the cops I got my 12 or so inch maglite torch out from under the drivers seat to go and see if could help (they're probably about 30 metres away at this point) and as I was going over, thank God for late night car meets - 4 or 5 car loads of modified cars with about 15 or so guys came past (they could see what was going as well from where they were) and got him the **** off her.

Left the details with the cops so see what happens - she had a few cuts on her lip and the poor thing was so shaken up - she must have been no taller than 5 foot four and weighing no more than 50kg. Apparently she'd been in the r/ship with the guy for 3 years.

pretty sad...

yesssss :)

[Importsneezer]

installing f7 lca, asr, ek9 rsb with f7 endlinks.
http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm461/trung001/IMAG0073-4.jpg

rsb end up not fitting, hits the exhaust, so no rsb till im bothered to cut up my tanabe exhaust.
http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm461/trung001/IMAG0074-1.jpg

[DNYALL]

^^ nice setup.

[1996_EK_Civic]

thinking of trading the Civic in.... :/

[Raztaz]

i think you will get a much better price private sale, trade in dealer prices looking prety crp on redbook lol

[1996_EK_Civic]

well i meant sell it, and upgrade... shoulda mentioned that haha

[VicTiR]

I've been working like a mad man the past couple of weeks - reversing camera off my dvd player, 22mm whiteline rear sway bar, cusco front lower arm, spoon intake elbow (fakey from tegiwa) and an oil service! Am a noobie so it has been fun learning about these cars - engineered well.

On order are some tanabe springs, hardrace bushes and linkages for the front sway bar which should be interesting.

[TbM]

Last week i Cleaned my headlights and put some new Black heat wrapped Headers on.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG0453.jpg
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG0478.jpg


And today i finished an Led Dash conversion(mostly finished), its gone from the ugly old amber to nice modern white. I also changed the demisters to red and the ac and vents to blue leds.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG0584-1.jpg

[grifty]

How did u manage to get it from the ugly orange to white??

alow how did u do the ac buttons?

Why not post up a DIY about it if you can.

[kyzz]

How did u manage to get it from the ugly orange to white??

alow how did u do the ac buttons?

Why not post up a DIY about it if you can.

+1 on DIY!

[TbM]

Heres the diy i did, was pretty epic, still need to do the clock and the auto shifter sourround(the lit up section next to the shifter), i tried to acetone it and it wiped off the P R N D etc so ill have to find another one or 2 and work out a way to get the amber off without wrecking it lol.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?150689-Comprehensive-Ek-Civic-Led-dash-Conversion

[Alvis]

nice work! The white actually looks pretty good - kinda like a Euro... I still don't mind my orange tho, except for the silly clock which is impossible to read with any form of daylight around!

[TbM]

Thanks, i think it makes it look a bit more modern and updated so im happy. Ill be working on the Digital clock next week to try and get it white and/or brighter so ill take some pics when i do and chuck up another DIY or edit my first one. im assuming there is a bulb or an led that can be replaced to brighten it then id probably be acetoning or sanding and polishing the amber cover till its clear but if you want to keep the amber just replace the backlight with a higher powered led.

[Alvis]

good thinking! Yep, definitely makes it look more modern and you've done a great job :)

think we'll make you our resident electrical OH expert :thumbsup:

[TbM]

Thanks for the kind words, Dont think id classify myself an electrical expert but i know my way round basic circuts lol.

Painted my stock steel rims and wheel nuts last week too, they were a bit rusty and old looking so thought they could do with quick respray. Just preped them with a wire brush to remove the rust then a quick wipe down with wax and grease remover followed by 3 light coats of Matte Black engine enamel.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG0480.jpg

The tyres look out of place now with the rims being darker black than the tyres but i picked up some tyre shine this week so ill shine them up so they are black as the night when i have some spare time next week.

[Alvis]

Thanks for the kind words, Dont think id classify myself an electrical expert but i know my way round basic circuts lol.

Painted my stock steel rims and wheel nuts last week too, they were a bit rusty and old looking so thought they could do with quick respray. Just preped them with a wire brush to remove the rust then a quick wipe down with wax and grease remover followed by 3 light coats of Matte Black engine enamel.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG0480.jpg

Cool.... and just out or curiosity (not saying I like it or not) but anyone ever seen or done something like this in Oz?

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m579/apalmucci/Post%20Misc%20Honda%20Images/12-30-08-003.jpg

[redefine]

Cool.... and just out or curiosity (not saying I like it or not) but anyone ever seen or done something like this in Oz?

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m579/apalmucci/Post%20Misc%20Honda%20Images/12-30-08-003.jpg

i wanna be doing this soon. i contacted a wheel shop ages ago to do this but never went through with it cause of money, but i have money now ^_^.

they cut out your wheel centres and weld them into new barrels, iirc cost 55-65 per wheel depending on if you wanted 14x7 or 15x7 or 8

[sangyz]

i wanna be doing this soon. i contacted a wheel shop ages ago to do this but never went through with it cause of money, but i have money now ^_^.

they cut out your wheel centres and weld them into new barrels, iirc cost 55-65 per wheel depending on if you wanted 14x7 or 15x7 or 8

may i ask what shop this was got any details?? :D

[Red_EG4]

i wanna be doing this soon. i contacted a wheel shop ages ago to do this but never went through with it cause of money, but i have money now ^_^.

they cut out your wheel centres and weld them into new barrels, iirc cost 55-65 per wheel depending on if you wanted 14x7 or 15x7 or 8
So they provide the barrel and the labor for only 65 bucks a wheel? Sounds too good to be true to me mang

[Frosty-Civic]

face lifted my ek. and dropped it off today for a respray weeeeee

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m542/phongskiee/IMG_0300.jpg

[tsol0811]

Cool.... and just out or curiosity (not saying I like it or not) but anyone ever seen or done something like this in Oz?

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m579/apalmucci/Post%20Misc%20Honda%20Images/12-30-08-003.jpg

Yeah theres 2 people i know in NSW that have re-barreled steelies. They were both at JDMST eastern creek show and shine as well.

[Spoon-Accord]

just cleaned her tonight..
she was filthyyyyyy

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0601-1-1.jpg

[mocchi]

race seats sometimes are generally heavier as their gains out weight them being heavier

compared to the stock ej8 seats I had, if the sr3s weighed 5kgs more it wouldnt matter, I'd just shave it off somewhere else as their benefits are worth it, being rebuildable also plays a huge factor

5 stud

i think recaros arent race seats. they're sporty, not race.
race seats arent heavy like recaros, it doesnt make sense if youre racing with heavy ass seats?

these are race seats, theyre not sporty.
http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/1958_Porsche_356A_Cabriolet_Hardtop_Emery_Outlaw_V intage_Race_Car_Interior_1.jpg
http://www.kaedings.com/images/race-tec9100%20BLACK.jpg

[Temp3st]

I'm with Mocci on that, my Zeta II weighs almost half of my stock seats, SR3s are more just yeah sporty seats for spirited driving imo

[Red_EG4]

face lifted my ek. and dropped it off today for a respray weeeeee

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m542/phongskiee/IMG_0300.jpg
facelift ftw!

just cleaned her tonight..
she was filthyyyyyy

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/IMG_0601-1-1.jpg
Show off, that pic has been on your facebook for ages :p

/protip: those aren't just type r badges stuck on an EK1/4

[Alvis]

I'm with Mocci on that, my Zeta II weighs almost half of my stock seats, SR3s are more just yeah sporty seats for spirited driving imo

Agree. SR3's are so much better over stock, I never thought they'd be that good, but Honda define them as 'semi-buckets'... well according to a Type R history video I have. They're never going to put full race seats in a production spec car like a Civic/Integra... For dedicated track cars something like the above makes more sense...

[Temp3st]

Yeah agreed having a fixed back in a production car is a terrible idea. Mind you my Zeta II is in my car all day every day and its my daily but thats just the way i personally like it

[blastnpast]

Got my ek tuned up after the engine swap (b16a2) further tuning is being conducted today

[blastnpast]

Got
It re tuned for a better run and am Now using an s200 chip with my ECU!

[Raztaz]

1 blue vision blew, so driving around with 1 stock yellow light and 1 blue vision

[sangyz]

Replaced my door actuators.. finally my central locking is working again xD. and resprayed some body parts :]... if i can be stuffed will lower my car some more and give it more camberrrrrrrrr

[TbM]

Put my dash back together after failing to change the amber clock to white. It doesnt have a replaceable bulb/led(that i could see) and the plastic cover is completely amber, cant polish it off. Its sort of annoying me having done a white led conversion but being stuck with an amber clock so i might look into moulding and casting a clear resin or plastic cover but i think that would cost to much, if anyone knows anything about casting clear resins/plastics let me know. Also Alvis if your still having a problem with a dull clock swing me a pm as i may be able to help, i noticed something while i was messing with mine.

On a good note i shined up my tyres today after respraying the rims with engine enamel last week
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG0624-1.jpg
Not to bad for about $20 worth of supplies and ive still got plenty left. They should last till i decide on a set of rims, just couldnt stand living with the old rustyness while i look around lol.

[FAITHLESS]

Washed her and went for a drive with a mate and his CRX :D
http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmio7fs3DW1qk4wojo1_500.jpg

[Alvis]

Put my dash back together after failing to change the amber clock to white. It doesnt have a replaceable bulb/led(that i could see) and the plastic cover is completely amber, cant polish it off. Its sort of annoying me having done a white led conversion but being stuck with an amber clock so i might look into moulding and casting a clear resin or plastic cover but i think that would cost to much, if anyone knows anything about casting clear resins/plastics let me know. Also Alvis if your still having a problem with a dull clock swing me a pm as i may be able to help, i noticed something while i was messing with mine.

On a good note i shined up my tyres today after respraying the rims with engine enamel last week
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG0624-1.jpg
Not to bad for about $20 worth of supplies and ive still got plenty left. They should last till i decide on a set of rims, just couldnt stand living with the old rustyness while i look around lol.

Nice! did you paint the nuts and everything LOL :)

[Alvis]

Washed her and went for a drive with a mate and his CRX :D
http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmio7fs3DW1qk4wojo1_500.jpg

cool number plate on the civic

[TbM]

^^ Lol, Arnt you meant to edit the Licence plates out?

Yeh I figured might as well as i had heaps of paint left over lol, held on quite well too while i was doing up the nuts, i was worried the socket would chip it all off while i was doing them up seeing as its a dodgy backyard paint job lol.

Got a nice email this morning saying "Cold Air Intake System Fujita F5 Air has been shipped via USPS " so i should have my fujita CAI in a week or 2 i think so ill throw up some pics when i get it and slap it on, Was about $250 aud shipped so hopefully it goes well but ive heard good thing about fujita so fingers crossed i havent just wasted some coin lol.

[redefine]

may i ask what shop this was got any details?? :D

it was eastern wheel works in bayswater i think?


So they provide the barrel and the labor for only 65 bucks a wheel? Sounds too good to be true to me mang

yeah thats what they said, but i havent had it done yet, so i dunno :/

[FAITHLESS]

Today watched an old man reverse into the side of my car as I was telling the guy parked infront of me that the same guy had just scraped his car. Luckily I was screaming at him before he did any damage to the body. Dude should not be aloud to drive.
http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmk872XORp1qk4wojo1_500.jpg
http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmk889TM2A1qk4wojo1_500.jpg

[FAITHLESS]

cool number plate on the civic
Thanks! If only I had the power to back it up.

[kyzz]

got some badly needed windscreen wipers, rocking the blues ;).

should be seeing some more changes soon

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/9606/img0854m.jpg

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/5489/img0853g.jpg

[BIGTYM]

Other than that facelifted white EK, not much else going on in the EK Ozhonda community. Bring on the major mods peeps. I imagine after tax time will be more exciting.

[kyzz]

blue wiper upgrade > facelift upgrade

[GReddy_es]

Top Fuel Intake swapped in place for the J's Racing Whale Penis Replica..sucks much better now haha

[TbM]

^^^ Nice one i heard good things about the whales penis, Ive just got my Fujita CAI in the mail, i was tossing up between the whales penis and a CAI and decided to go for the fujita after reading a few good things about it. Heres a pic of the new intake, it goes on sunday after i finish work.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/CAI-1.jpg

Also fixed my Exhaust gasket leak, bought some of those n*power headers and the gasket that joins them blew out so i repaired it with some Ultra copper untill i can be bothered ordering another gasket. Bit annoyed that the hot exhaust gas has cooked some of my black header wrap white but i suppose i can always spray them black if it bothers me.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/diydog-1.jpg
Dont mind the DIY dog, she just walked in to say hello when all the work was done.

[SuperJDM.]

lol are you guys serious about the fake whale penis?

iv heard nothing but bad bad bad from people that had it on their cars, i mean it sounds insane when your stepping on it but its really bad for your car.

and tossing up between a fujita cai and a whales penis is like tossing between a EK1 and a EK9

[TbM]

Not so sure about the fake but i read the whale penis was good for response and noise but the fujita had more power so obviously i went for the fujita, i heard injen CAI was good too but i got a good price on the fujita :) so i went for that.

[Frosty-Civic]

Whale penis that bad? Even the j's racing one?

[blastnpast]

Whale penis sounded heaps good but when it comes to power the cai is ten times better for your engine. Anyways I loved the penis when it was on my car but swapped out for CAI recently

[Alvis]

CAI probably better, with a whale penis I would say unless you cover up an exposed air filter in the engine bay with a box or the like, you'll make your engine response/power worse

[IEVAQ8]

Other than that facelifted white EK, not much else going on in the EK Ozhonda community. Bring on the major mods peeps. I imagine after tax time will be more exciting.

maybe people dnt wanna let the cat out the bag, or just aint doing mods.....

[BIGTYM]

maybe people dnt wanna let the cat out the bag, or just aint doing mods.....

What's happening with your EK these days Tom?

[IEVAQ8]

What's happening with your EK these days Tom?

wat EK ;)

[Spoon-Accord]

Few resent photo's
Ended up removing the spoon n1 ( it finally got on my nerves) and went back to the oem ek9 unit
Didn't know that the ek9 cat back was stainless lol

Got a new aem long cai installed and just cleaned her up more and more

Here are a few quick snaps I took from my phone

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/a7ed3ab6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/71a767ac.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/7fd01fec.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/spoon-accord/8e93f47d.jpg

[Alvis]

nice clean wheels for white :)

... and why does that engine bay look suspiciously like a genuine EK9... is it? :)

[SuperJDM.]

i would think so lol,

btw i want your arm rest :D

[blastnpast]

@ spoon accord that intake it ridiculous lol get a decent pipe If u haven't already

[VicTiR]

Am up early to replace the endlinks and bushes on the front swaybar with hardrace ones and to fit some NF210 lowering springs

[Alvis]

i would think so lol,

btw i want your arm rest :D

err... my armrest?

[SuperJDM.]

err... my armrest?

the EK9

[Red_EG4]

Few resent photo's
Ended up removing the spoon n1 ( it finally got on my nerves) and went back to the oem ek9 unit
Didn't know that the ek9 cat back was stainless lol

Got a new aem long cai installed and just cleaned her up more and more
Thinking about a wire tuck or anything kenne?

[Red_EG4]

nice clean wheels for white :)

... and why does that engine bay look suspiciously like a genuine EK9... is it? :)

Kenne needs to brag more. Genuine EK9 :thumbsup:

[Temp3st]

Lol its not just the engine bay haha genuine ek9 rims, cluster and interior, either someone wouldve spent a lot of money building a rep or its the real thing! But its been answered now om nom nom ek9 FTW

[TbM]

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG0741.jpg
Put the Ek back together today after putting the new intake on, putting my ebay headers back on(gasket blew) and changing the transmission fluid.

[GReddy_es]

Stripped the rear interior and Bride Gias Low Max for the driver today with the help of a friend :)
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m79/greddy_Es/My%20EK/IMG_0769.jpg

[EK1.6LCIV]

new metal cat
more braided lines
bolts
cometic
new wheel nuts

took it out the other day to park in the grass with other nice japanese themed cars

[1996_EK_Civic]

taking out my sub and selling it, also attempting to put in my new 6*9's

[kyzz]

what sub 96?

[1996_EK_Civic]

350 wrms 12" soundstream, sold it to my mate for 80 bucks

and gave up put my 6*9's in lol... do it tomorrow... the long and hard way ;) removing the rear seats... :/

[GReddy_es]

had dings/dents removed today by the Ding King Mario :D very happy with the results!

[grifty]

Washed it a couple of days ago and took a pic today

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/1402/img20110622161048.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/51/img20110622161048.jpg/)

[Alvis]

350 wrms 12" soundstream, sold it to my mate for 80 bucks

and gave up put my 6*9's in lol... do it tomorrow... the long and hard way ;) removing the rear seats... :/

... I remember doing that job.... grrr lol ;)

[Alvis]

Washed it a couple of days ago and took a pic today

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/1402/img20110622161048.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/51/img20110622161048.jpg/)

sits nice :)

would look nice in that colour with 15/16" rims, colour coded front/rear lips/skirts/moulds, CTR grille and 15/30 (rear/front) window tint :thumbsup:

[mugen_ctr]

Installed my ASR and sway bar, after weeks of putting it off LOL, and i must say, with the 20mm, back end feels VERY stable, but now the steering does feel very neutral :S......... i think i mite need to invest in the EK4 26mm FSB :D

But the installation of LCA, pain in the BUM!!!!!!!!! took ages to realign it back up........>_<

[blastnpast]

Installed my ASR and sway bar, after weeks of putting it off LOL, and i must say, with the 20mm, back end feels VERY stable, but now the steering does feel very neutral :S......... i think i mite need to invest in the EK4 26mm FSB :D

But the installation of LCA, pain in the BUM!!!!!!!!! took ages to realign it back up........>_<



Installed my rear sway bar the other day lol feels good LCA doesn't seem to wobble anymore ;)

[mugen_ctr]

Installed my rear sway bar the other day lol feels good LCA doesn't seem to wobble anymore ;)

I HATEEEE installing anything to do with LCA or suspension bolts LOL, such a head F*uck tryna line it back up when ur limited to only few car jacks an its all done on the floor

[DNYALL]

Washed it a couple of days ago and took a pic today

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/1402/img20110622161048.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/51/img20110622161048.jpg/)

Get those steelies widened asap!! :thumbsup:

[grifty]

I HATEEEE installing anything to do with LCA or suspension bolts LOL, such a head F*uck tryna line it back up when ur limited to only few car jacks an its all done on the floor

looks like u still need some training with a hammer :P

[Red_EG4]

I HATEEEE installing anything to do with LCA or suspension bolts LOL, such a head F*uck tryna line it back up when ur limited to only few car jacks an its all done on the floor

do you not have jack stands?

[grifty]

Get those steelies widened asap!! :thumbsup:

i would love to but i picked up a nice set of rims today thanks to a good friend :)

once i refurbish them ill post a pic up of them on the car, hopefully within 2 weeks.

[mugen_ctr]

do you not have jack stands?

pffft who use jack stands :P hydro jack is all i need :D

[sangyz]

pffft who use jack stands :P hydro jack is all i need :D

i hope one day it ****s up and sinks on ya. lol. its actually happened to one of my mechanics in old workplace so.. better safe than sorry mate.

[Red_EG4]

pffft who use jack stands :P hydro jack is all i need :D

lol you were complaining you couldn't put your LCAs in.
next time get some jack stands, LCAs are a piece o piss. I've had mine in and out plenty of times.

[Chriskoss]

Threw in some phillips crystal vision 4300k and white LED parkers and aligned the bulbs which took an hr. But worth it in the end. Who said you need HID's... these work really well surprisingly!

[BennyH]

Threw in some phillips crystal vision 4300k and white LED parkers and aligned the bulbs which took an hr. But worth it in the end. Who said you need HID's... these work really well surprisingly!

Hey dude, got any pictures? Planing in getting some !

[Chriskoss]

Yeah dude I will take some tonight. I wish I did a before shot with the oem globes and after shot with the phillips crystal vision :( woops. But anyways I reccommend them and I will post some up tonight
cheers

[ammark19xx]

I had a fine day yesterday polishing and waxing my car (and my buddy's Mazda 3). The Adriatic Blue Pearl on my Civic was heavily oxidised, and had turned into a dull solid deep blue colour. As supercheap autos is having a sale, my buddy and I got the $30 rockwell polisher, and I used 2 coats of Meguiars ultimate compound on my car. The dirt, grime and oxidation was removed very well and the colour returned to a gleaming gel-like blue. Then put on a layer of Meguiars deep crystal polish (on sale for $19) for the glaze to really come out. Covered it with Turtle Wax super hard shell.

The roof's clearcoat failure was cut through very hard by the compound. It cut through the paint and spread it out over the white clearcoat patches and turned them into a light ash-blue colour. Topped that with one layer of polish, and 2 layers of turtle wax for weather proofing's sake. This morning the car was covered with tiny bubbles of dew drops all over, thanks to the wax. Previously without the protection, the dew wouldnt bead, and instead spread across the body and then evaporate through the day. I'm happy with the results from all the buffing, polishing and waxing.

Fyi, I bought the civic 3 weeks ago from a dealer for $4500 incl rego and rwc. It had clocked 169k in the odometer. The car has clearcoat failure on the roof, and the body throughout has a few dings and paint scratches. Until yesterday, the body had a lot of water stains, bug and tree sap, road grime, oxidation as well as bird poop damage, but the UC took care of all that!

[kyzz]

cool story bro, tell it again

[mugen_ctr]

Put my DC2r shifter in my EJ, OMG!!!!!!! Shifting is sooo much better now, less of a throw an feels alot more tighter....:D:D:D:D:D

For any ek owners out there, go an get one! you only need to mod a bit to fit it on

Best 30 bucks i ever spent LOL

[DNYALL]

Removed the one rear quarter window and cut out the rest of my passenger door. madness.

[UkuleleGod]

I slept in the back of my EK hatch.

It was actually pretty comfortable.

[VicTiR]

looks like u still need some training with a hammer :P

I feel your pain - a jack is your friend

[Chriskoss]

cool story bro, tell it again

why be smartass for bro. just because you have no idea how to actually take care of a car.. stick to the gym junkie thread, smallguy

[kyzz]

why so serious? just joking jeeeeeeeeeez people need to chill around here, that reminds me i have to clean my car

[1996_EK_Civic]

I slept in the back of my EK hatch.

It was actually pretty comfortable.

i've done this a couple of times, but then again i have a coupe, folded down the seat laid with my head in the boot, haha pretty comfy

[UkuleleGod]

I lay on the back seat, with the seats up as normal. I normally sleep curled up, so it was pretty good. Moving the sub would have been far too complicated after a few drinks :P

I was expecting it to be terrible, but I was pretty happy with it.

So coupe seats fold down? I always through they were solid back?




On another note, I started the sound deadening process in my car.

[tsol0811]

I slept on the driver seat folded all the way back once at uws uni during a 4 hour break and it was actually comfortable. lol

New addition to my DAP ek:

- Oem hoodbra with fender bra
- Fn2r replica round gearknob (feels so good)

[UkuleleGod]

Pics with the hoodbra?

[tsol0811]

Yeap, just pulled out some pics of it after a wash few days ago

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/264736_10150362806093136_799618135_10250053_454607 9_n.jpg

edit*: i also relocated number plate + installed mudflaps which are dragging on the floor...

[UkuleleGod]

That looks tidy as, the purple seems to have held up a lot better than my red has. haha.

[tsol0811]

That looks tidy as, the purple seems to have held up a lot better than my red has. haha.

Thanks bud, it was resprayed therefore clean paint ;)

i guess a bit of buffing + wax will bring up the red alot.

[UkuleleGod]

That explains it :D

I would love a respray, but unfortunately funds do not permit such things :(

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e118/gothecow212/Civic.jpg

There it is after I last washed it.

Doesnt look too bad paintwise.

[tsol0811]

the paint doesnt look that bad, really really uplifts once you buff it.

your car should be sex and very SIR style once you lower it.
loving your OEMness. keep it up. i prefure OEM then replica parts.

[UkuleleGod]

Thanks man, thats the style I am going for.

I just want it to look like it came from the factory, but with a few nice extras.
All of my parts are OEM so far.

My next mod is installing power windows :P

[tsol0811]

ahh, power windows are so much comfy,
i think you should if your willing, to get ek4 sway bars and other oem suspension parts with lowered spoon springs?
will be good handling

[UkuleleGod]

That would be pretty nice.

To go from not having any bars on the EK1 to the EK4 bars, will I have to change LCA's or anything?

[mugen_ctr]

nah man, though front sway bars are different story, rears are fine, from ek4>ek1

[tsol0811]

i think CXI's may need changing of LCA's

[UkuleleGod]

I see. I guess I will just have to search around here for a guide on swaybars or something when I have more time.

Lowering is definitely on the cards through, looks heaps meaner (obviously not this low, haha):

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e118/gothecow212/LowCivic.jpg

I little bit of photoshoppping never hurt anybody :P

[tsol0811]

LOL thats not low this is.
sorry i used ur pic and photochopped

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/263457_10150362849483136_799618135_10250385_260191 1_n.jpg

[UkuleleGod]

Man, I can already tell this is going to cost moneys :( But it looks badass.

Possibly after lowering a change of wheels could be in order. Its currently rocking out 14s.

[tsol0811]

you can always rock oem EM1 rims or BLADES. OEM goodness.
lowering only = $200-400 if u do the cheap springs or 1k for coils.

[UkuleleGod]

I was actually looking at the blades recently, but decided just to get new rubbers for my current ones. I believe the ones I have are from a VTI Coupe. I'm pretty happy with the RE001's on them.

I think for my usage, nice springs and shocks would be the go. I want a comfortable daily, not a track car :P

[1996_EK_Civic]

i finally put my JL Audio 6*9's in this morning, my car is still half apart, but man do they sound great!

[ekx105]

I see. I guess I will just have to search around here for a guide on swaybars or something when I have more time.

Lowering is definitely on the cards through, looks heaps meaner (obviously not this low, haha):

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e118/gothecow212/LowCivic.jpg

I little bit of photoshoppping never hurt anybody :P

This looks the GOODS!!!

[UkuleleGod]

Cheers mate!

Any more progress with yours?

[Chriskoss]

slammed with sir lip = win

[tsol0811]

slammed with sir lip = win

Pics would justify sir lip + slam = win

[ekx105]

Cheers mate!

Any more progress with yours?

No worries :)
Put a deposit down on a brand new set of BuddyClub N+ coilovers. Should be in around middle of july. Next on the list - wheels!

[Alvis]

ahh, power windows are so much comfy,
i think you should if your willing, to get ek4 sway bars and other oem suspension parts with lowered spoon springs?
will be good handling


you can always rock oem EM1 rims or BLADES. OEM goodness.
lowering only = $200-400 if u do the cheap springs or 1k for coils.

Spoon lowering springs are great - can pick them up for not much more than $400 delivered. Good option if you can't afford coilovers all in one hit as per me. They work fine with stock shocks. Here's mine:

(3 fingergap front; 2 fingergap rear - perfect for daily driver, not for slammage lol)

BEFORE:
http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m579/apalmucci/My%20Civic/P1060096edit.jpg

AFTER:
http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m579/apalmucci/My%20Civic/P1060115edit.jpg

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?120635-JDM-Mugen-inspired-EK-sedan...-in-progress-pics/page22

[UkuleleGod]

That looks neat as. They make a big difference on your car.
How is the comfort compared to stockies? How much was installation in the end?

On another note:
I am heading out to JDMyard tomorrow, hopefully to get some foggies and other goodies.

And today, I restored my headlights, took a bloody long time but it was sure worth it.

I took comparison photos between the left and right when one side was done:

Unpolished Side (Oxidized up the top)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e118/gothecow212/03072011347-1.jpg

Polished Side (Pictures Don't show it as much, but there is a pretty big improvement)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e118/gothecow212/03072011346-1.jpg

[Alvis]

looks good mate - if you look closely enough you can see the difference.

Install was about $100 from a good friend. I was worried about ride comfort as well, but the ride isn't harsh at all. They're a progressive spring, so comfy around town (not squishy like it used to be bouncing around corners) and they firm up when you drive it with some spirit into some corners, so best of both worlds really. You wont' be disappointed and you know Spoon do their research...

I will eventually get new shocks, but what you would want to do first is get a Pedders check to see how everything is underbody and go from there. My shocks are still good to about 90,000kms (no leaks etc) so I'll change them up when I put a few more kays on the car... but perfect for now :)

[Alvis]

That looks neat as. They make a big difference on your car.
How is the comfort compared to stockies? How much was installation in the end?

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?142824-Bang-for-Buck-ek9-springs-shocks-on-Em1-Ek4

[BennyH]

Hey ukelele, what did you do to clean your headlights?

[grifty]

Hey ukelele, what did you do to clean your headlights?

supercheap sells a kit for about $30 or $20 when on special.

[UkuleleGod]

I used an Invision (Phillips) Headlight restoration kit.
It comes with all the different grits of sandpaper and the chemicals and polish required to make it look awesome.
(Whatever is in the final UV sealing coat is amazing).

I got mine from Autobahn for about $30.

Really worthwhile!

[TbM]

Meguiars Plastx works quite well too if your not doing it by hand(use a DA, rotory or powerball), you dont need to use sandpaper with it if your only removing oxidized plastic so saves you a fair bit of time, only time i sand headlights is when they are deeply scratched or have damaged clearcoat.

[FAITHLESS]

Buckled a wheel so while it's getting fixed i have this hideous space saver on. Tragic.
http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnuh14fTnz1qk4wojo1_500.jpg

[chauster]

Got new tyres! Got rid of the worn kumhos. Put on some fresh silverstone evol 8. 205/45/16. Does fantastic for 85$ each

[mugen_ctr]

Got new tyres! Got rid of the worn kumhos. Put on some fresh silverstone evol 8. 205/45/16. Does fantastic for 85$ each

where from man????? im gonna need new tires soon lol, they look good for a budget tire

[Raztaz]

lip back on. will attend to those flaking window bits next

[Alvis]

bought 4 x new Honda oil filters; 1 x new petrol filter. Changed oil + oil filter. Petrol filter + airbox clean will have to be for another day...

Checked tyre pressure and pumped fronts back up to 40 with my trusty bike pump (front right outside was wearing slightly more than middle), and left 32 in the back - think I had them pumped too much with middle wearing a little more than the sides.

Oh, and what ever happened to genuine parts made in Japan :eek:? This is the first I've ever seen of genuine parts not being made in Japan. What's the world coming to these days... sigh...

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m579/apalmucci/Post%20Misc%20Honda%20Images/DSC01145.jpg


AND, I always wanted to modify one of these images you see around on the net sometimes - gave it EM1 wheels and a dark window tint LOL!!! Rear mugen wing went into the too hard basket tho lol.

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m579/apalmucci/Post%20Misc%20Honda%20Images/HONDACIVICSiforum1.jpg

[chauster]

where from man????? im gonna need new tires soon lol, they look good for a budget tire

I got them through work so i got trade price. If you want to nkow where i got them PM me. Not allowed to advertise here.

[SuperJDM.]

bought 4 x new Honda oil filters; 1 x new petrol filter. Changed oil + oil filter. Petrol filter + airbox clean will have to be for another day...

Checked tyre pressure and pumped fronts back up to 40 with my trusty bike pump (front right outside was wearing slightly more than middle), and left 32 in the back - think I had them pumped too much with middle wearing a little more than the sides.

Oh, and what ever happened to genuine parts made in Japan :eek:? This is the first I've ever seen of genuine parts not being made in Japan. What's the world coming to these days... sigh...

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m579/apalmucci/Post%20Misc%20Honda%20Images/DSC01145.jpg


AND, I always wanted to modify one of these images you see around on the net sometimes - gave it EM1 wheels and a dark window tint LOL!!! Rear mugen wing went into the too hard basket tho lol.

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m579/apalmucci/Post%20Misc%20Honda%20Images/HONDACIVICSiforum1.jpg

haha pixel cars, did it for 3 years good fun.

save the image is PNG and why did you scale down the car? Also we dont copy and paste rims on we do it pixel by pixel :p

[Red_EG4]

I can remember the change from Japanese made filters to Thailand/Korean made filters being mentioned on OzHonda
Some dealers were selling both.

[TbM]

Changed the oil from motul to castrol, new oil filter, reset ecu, adjusted the base idle and timing.

Modified my boot light to fit a 30 smd led panel, its ******* bright as.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/light.jpg

Fixed my hotspots in my led conversion.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/cluster1.jpg

Converted my gear selector to leds, will put pics up tomorrow, need to work out which colours i like and its a bit late to be working on the car and i think ive done enough today lol.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/selector.jpg

[blastnpast]

Ordered my fresh billet style blackworks LCA in red due to my blox ones blowing the bushing (ever since install the bushing's were shithouse)
http://tapatalk.com/mu/012af86d-c647-4850.jpg

Ordered my new OEM facelift bumper as my old one was rooted

[Alvis]

Changed the oil from motul to castrol, new oil filter, reset ecu, adjusted the base idle and timing.

Fixed my hotspots in my led conversion.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/cluster1.jpg

Wow - only 67k+ kms...

[UkuleleGod]

Wow - only 67k+ kms...

I remember when my car was that young....about 50k km's later :(

[Alvis]

I remember when my car was that young....about 50k km's later :(

out of curiosity - anyone have less than this on the clock?

[TbM]

Wow - only 67k+ kms...
Lol they are geniune Km's too i have the log book, its been in my family since purchase in 97. Its also got factory leather seats which seems pretty uncommon.

[mugen_ctr]

kms dont mean much at all from my pov, as long as its been looked after, well serviced, than any vehicle can last 360,000kms, cause thats what our camry is sitting at lol, still goin strong!

[Alvis]

Lol they are geniune Km's too i have the log book, its been in my family since purchase in 97. Its also got factory leather seats which seems pretty uncommon.

Good stuff :thumbsup: never knew they came with leather seats...

[TbM]

yeh i havent seen another one with factory leather, which is making me doubt weather its factory but my aunt(original owner) isnt the type to modify things and supposedly nothing has been changed from factory so dunno.

[Alvis]

yeh i havent seen another one with factory leather, which is making me doubt weather its factory but my aunt(original owner) isnt the type to modify things and supposedly nothing has been changed from factory so dunno.

Mmm... well from what I can find no 96-00 Aus spec Honda came with leather seats:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?28672-EK-GLi-vs-CXi&

There was however a premium version for the Canadian market, which had the option of factory leather/heated seats. So, either your car is Canadian or they've been re-trimmed I'd say :)

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m579/apalmucci/Post%20Misc%20Honda%20Images/6790320008_large.jpg

http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=200393

[TbM]

lol i dont think my cars canadian and those seats are different to mine, mine are like standard hatch ones but black leather, ill have a chat to the old man when i see him next and find out what the go is, he was quite adamant that it was all stock, he bought it so thought he knew what he was talking about lol, might have been a dealer option to have them retrimmed before delivery or something.

[grifty]

maybe they are just leather seat covers?

[TbM]

Ive had the car apart and they arnt covers, the seats definately been upholstered in leather.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG0861.jpg
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG0867.jpg

[Alvis]

^^ Hmmm... maybe your aunt paid extra to have Honda upholster them in leather. First time I've ever seen that in an EK1 hatch...

[kyzz]

thats cool, i want to do it.

anyway, mum put some massive old fence in my hatch and dirt went in my 6x9s and was crunching between the speaker cone and the pillar and it sounded blown, took the 6x9s out, cleaned them out and now my car is bass filled with no crackling again!

[1996_EK_Civic]

all this seat talk reminds me that my rear seats are still out of my car, been like that for 8 days now lol

[TbM]

Yeh im thinking thats probably what would of happened or the dealer may have some upholstery company that does it for them, dunno lol, ill have to speak to the old man and see if he remembers.

Also does anyone know if any Ek's came with a glovebox light? Im thinking of getting/making one for my EK1 as its annoying trying to find crap in there in the dark.

[LD_Mart]

Added some things to my daily EK cause had a few parts lying around from my old EG and also invested in some new parts aswell.

Recaro Reps
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i308/danny_mart/photo-25.jpg

Genuine Shift Boot Cover, Gear Knob and Hand Brake Cover on Plus installed some Cup Holders!
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i308/danny_mart/photo-26.jpg

Put some new Rubber on my White BuddyClub P1 Wheels and mounted them. Had to put 10mm Spacers on the Rears aswell cause the rim was hitting the wishbone.
Dont have any photos yet cause my car is filth so no point in taking photos.

To come is install a light around the cup holder section cause its so freaking dark there at night and might invest in an EK9 Steering wheel.
I think ive made my Daily pretty nice haha :)

I also think i have pretty low KM's on my EK referring to the few last post, got 87kms but i will probs rack a few KM's soon with all the driving i do.

[TbM]

Very nice, i like the red stiching it gives it a nice highlight. Does the cup holder work well? thinking about getting one for my car but wanted to see if they hold a can of coke or a large maccas cup ok.

[mytfoz]

cup holders are shiet man. maccas cup LARGE fails to sit

[LD_Mart]

Don't know havent used them yet haha there's no way they would hold a large Maccas cup maybe a medium. I just want it to hold my coffee cup every mornin.

[LD_Mart]

Heres my car with the buddyclub rims, will look better when i chuck my pedder springs on and drop it 1.5"
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i308/danny_mart/photo-28.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i308/danny_mart/photo-27.jpg

[ekx105]

LD_Mart - can i ask where you got your recaro reps from?

[Raztaz]

the cup holders fit maccas medium no problems

[GReddy_es]

Dropped off spare rocker cover to get powder coated :)

[TbM]

^^^ Nice one what colour you getting it powder coated?
Ive got mine off to check my vavle clearence so figured might as well strip the old paint off and polish it lol.

[GReddy_es]

^^^ Nice one what colour you getting it powder coated?
Ive got mine off to check my vavle clearence so figured might as well strip the old paint off and polish it lol.

Lemon Yellow which is quite close to the Spoon yellow..hopefully it turns out nice :)

[blastnpast]

Installed new clutch master and slave, installed black enkei rpf1's lowered again & installed black long rays nuts... Needs a wash then I will get her pics up

[sebtoombs]

I own an Eg, BUT... I installed "smoked" look side markers on my sisters EK... that count? haha

[ekx105]

Installed new clutch master and slave, installed black enkei rpf1's lowered again & installed black long rays nuts... Needs a wash then I will get her pics up

Need pics asap!

[LD_Mart]

Put some Skunk2 Pro S II Coilovers on :) (Thanks to Bennjamin for the help)
Sits well now, Tyres are right inline with the guard. They have actually been quite comfy compared to my WRX which has Tein SS on it. The best thing is that it has drastically improved how it handles.
Ill put up some photos when the car and wheels are clean and not covered in dirt from all this rain :(
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i308/danny_mart/photo-20-1.jpg



Also installed a light around my cup holder area. Went orange light to keep the same colour as everything else in the car.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i308/danny_mart/photo-2.jpg

[ekx105]

Installed Genuine Type R Rear Bar + Lip. Finally got rid of the bumper moulds.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n543/ohhneiloh/IMG_8376.jpg

[kyzz]

looks good man, exactly what i'm looking for on my car too, love the CXI/GLI delete too :P

just need to get facelift tails, the number plate backing coded.. same with the wing too, you cant be driving around like that hahahahhaa

[ekx105]

looks good man, exactly what i'm looking for on my car too, love the CXI/GLI delete too :P

just need to get facelift tails, the number plate backing coded.. same with the wing too, you cant be driving around like that hahahahhaa

Thanks man! Mine never came with an cxi/gli sticker :) so its a sleeper lolol!
Yeah i'll be getting it all colour matched when i have enough $$$ for a full respray! So for now, im actually driving around mismatched! Lol

[kyzz]

sounds like some good plans, what colour you going? sticking with frost white or nah, iIreckon go deep yellow ;) kinda like the wing, would look hot. Eh im taking my CXI sticker off, looks dicky, I like the way it looks without it ahha. keep us posted

[tsol0811]

Got it 2 day ago but. mehhhhhh

Bought Og sans 15x8+25 which were off (jdmst mod: JF) old ED.

wrapped in re001 sits perfectly!

[Alvis]

Installed Genuine Type R Rear Bar + Lip. Finally got rid of the bumper moulds.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n543/ohhneiloh/IMG_8376.jpg

Well done on the OEM parts - always nice to see OEM ftw! Really looks the goods mate. Nice work, keep it up! :)

Nice lifters too! :thumbsup:

[ekx105]

sounds like some good plans, what colour you going? sticking with frost white or nah, iIreckon go deep yellow ;) kinda like the wing, would look hot. Eh im taking my CXI sticker off, looks dicky, I like the way it looks without it ahha. keep us posted

I'll be keeping it frost white :)
D/w updates will be done in the build thread section.

Haha yeah looks much nicer without the cxi/gli sticker. At least you can peel it off! Should put a nismo sticker under the civic emblem! Haha saw that once on a fully hektik civic cuzz!! Haha!


Well done on the OEM parts - always nice to see OEM ftw! Really looks the goods mate. Nice work, keep it up! :)

Nice lifters too! :thumbsup:

Thanks heaps man!

[grifty]

nothing beats OEM fitment!!

[ekx105]

picked up these today form JDMyard!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n543/ohhneiloh/IMG_8378.jpg

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n543/ohhneiloh/IMG_8379.jpg

[TbM]

Looks like you have been busy ekx105 lol, Very nice mods, should be a clean ek when its done.


Started painting my valve cover black then decided to paint my CAI pipe black too, dunno why, i was tired and i could of been tripping on paint fumes from painting the valve cover, i stupidly forgot to open the windows in the garage lol. anyway i ran out of paint so i gotta go for a trip when the shops open to get more paint so i can finish them off. should have pics up tomorrow or monday of the finished products installed back on the ek.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG0966.jpg

[mugen_ctr]

What i did, drove to winton race way for track day to chill with a mate............................ my ears are still ringing from 2 hours of constant droning.............. But the amount of quality cars there, top notch! well worth the travel

and my god, how fukkn loud are the Buddy club Spec II exhaust!!!!! Seeker motorsports ek4 was super loud!!!! i want one :D

[ekx105]

Looks like you have been busy ekx105 lol, Very nice mods, should be a clean ek when its done.

Thanks heaps man! Been very busy empty-ing my bank account lol!

[EG52NV]

Changed rear engine mount and thermostat on my EK4

So it seems car wasn't really running a thermostat at all notice in pic thermostat was modified to allow coolant to flow constantly (eg they cut off the bottom bit) which is why my car took forever to warm up. But now with new thermostat installed I've got a problem. Car warms up fine, temp needle sits around the 50% mark and even when I drive it around it stays on the 50% mark but as soon as I hit VTEC the temp needle starts to surge all the way up nearly to the HOT bar!! :( and will only come back down when I stop booting it and drove normally for a min or so, I assume temp drop is due to thermostat finally opening. I know thermostat is working because bottom hose is warm, And I've also checked cooling fan works and comes on when it's supposed to.

Anyone have this problem before? Should I try a lower temp thermostat or is the problem elsewhere. Car never over heated before I changed from non existent thermostat to a CPC thermostat rated at 82 degrees C

http://tapatalk.com/mu/3aa64dab-ed5a-c7dd.jpg

[TbM]

^^^ did you bleed the cooling system of air after you changed your thermostat?


Thanks heaps man! Been very busy empty-ing my bank account lol!
Lol i can see that from the pics, looks like your spending it wisely tho :) Hope to see more pics soon.

[EG52NV]

^^^ did you bleed the cooling system of air after you changed your thermostat?

Yeah I did so its definitely not air in the cooling system,

Today I drove the car for about 15 mins changing gear well before 5500rpm (not going into VTEC) and not once did it show signs of overheating I thought hmmm maybe problem fixed it self over night

but at the end of the drive I hit VTEC in 1st 2nd and 3rd gears and surely temp gauge started rising all the way 2 bars from HOT! and would only go back down after i continued to drive normally for 2-3 mins

I'm stumped and lost for ideas, its as if the car heats up dramatically during VTEC and the thermostat isn't opening in time to allow the hot coolant in the engine to circulate back to the radiator.

This obviously wasn't a problem for the "constant flowing back yard modified" thermostat. Because before I changed it, I'd drive the car hard on VTEC and not have any signs of needle movement, this is because the hot coolant would constantly be cycled through the radiator which is why car took forever to warm up!

[ekx105]

Decided to get rid of my hubcaps and spray my steelies with the rattle can.

Heres some pics from my iPhone. Will probably finish the last wheel tomorrow and probably put another coat of paint on. I'll put better pics up too with the car under the sun. Hopefully :)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n543/ohhneiloh/photo-20.jpg

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n543/ohhneiloh/photo-19.jpg

[TbM]

^^^ Looks good, needs some tyre shine tho i recon, i used megiurs nxt generation insane shine and it seemed to work well. What type of paint did you use? I did the same thing to my civic because the hub caps on mine had gutter rash all over them lol.

[ekx105]

^^^ Looks good, needs some tyre shine tho i recon, i used megiurs nxt generation insane shine and it seemed to work well. What type of paint did you use? I did the same thing to my civic because the hub caps on mine had gutter rash all over them lol.

Thanks buddy :) yeah i'll be putting some tire shine on today once ive finished the last wheel. I just used a spray can. I chose satin black so its not too glossy. Didnt want matt. My hubcaps had gutter rash on them too, plus i dont want my car lowered on rashed hubcaps lol!

[TbM]

Nice one, i meant what type of paint tho sorry lol, like was it just normal spray paint or something specific? Just wondering as i have no idea about painting and what paint to use so i used engine enamel and it seems to be holding up well so far lol but if there is something better to use ill give that a go next time:)


Peeled the "F5 Fujita" vinyl off my cai after the paint had dried, seems to of come up all right considering its my first time laying something under paint, just need to wipe off the adhesive left by the vinyl and shes ready to go back on the EK.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG0970.jpg

[EG52NV]

Nice one, i meant what type of paint tho sorry lol, like was it just normal spray paint or something specific? Just wondering as i have no idea about painting and what paint to use so i used engine enamel and it seems to be holding up well so far lol but if there is something better to use ill give that a go next time:)


Peeled the "F5 Fujita" vinyl off my cai after the paint had dried, seems to of come up all right considering its my first time laying something under paint, just need to wipe off the adhesive left by the vinyl and shes ready to go back on the EK.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG0970.jpg

looks nice

[EG52NV]

man where you get the 96-98 EK9 front lip from?

[kyzz]

got rid of the water built up in my left tail light after the terrential rain we had over the past week, tightened the light back up so hopefully no more leaks! also washed the car for the first time in ages because its finally stopped raining, dont know for how long though, cleaned my wheels and tyres too, looks SO much better. will post pics soon of difference.

before
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5776/img0895gm.jpg

after
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4748/img0897ft.jpg

[ekx105]

Nice one, i meant what type of paint tho sorry lol, like was it just normal spray paint or something specific? Just wondering as i have no idea about painting and what paint to use so i used engine enamel and it seems to be holding up well so far lol but if there is something better to use ill give that a go next time

Its just regular spray can from bunnings. Just need to do 2-3 coats, which i guess is the norm when using a spray can. Plus its on steelies, so i didnt really need special paint for it. I could always do another layer if it fades. I put 4 layers on just to be black black.

Awesome job with your CAI too! Im sure te same paint you used for it should be alright for your steelies. But like i said, normal spray can can do the job for steelies.


man where you get the 96-98 EK9 front lip from?

Im guessing your asking me?
Well mines a genuine front bar + lip. Got it imported through jesse streeter. Im sure some traders on here can get you just the lip.

[mocchi]

Its just regular spray can from bunnings. Just need to do 2-3 coats, which i guess is the norm when using a spray can. Plus its on steelies, so i didnt really need special paint for it. I could always do another layer if it fades. I put 4 layers on just to be black black.

Awesome job with your CAI too! Im sure te same paint you used for it should be alright for your steelies. But like i said, normal spray can can do the job for steelies.



Im guessing your asking me?
Well mines a genuine front bar + lip. Got it imported through jesse streeter. Im sure some traders on here can get you just the lip.

was it ems or sea?

[pinoy-boi]

put my car up on carsales :(

[blastnpast]

Getting my EK project all ready for sale and cleaning it up for inspections :)

[TbM]

Lol your both tratiors to the honda cause... :P So what cars are you guys getting to replace ur ek's??

[blastnpast]

Lol your both tratiors to the honda cause... :P So what cars are you guys getting to replace ur ek's??

I'm only upgrading to a modern Honda :P maybe just a cruiser for now a clean jazz with camber Is in my books

[Perry]

I'm only upgrading to a modern Honda :P maybe just a cruiser for now a clean jazz with camber Is in my books

I noticed your selling on jdmst why!!!!???

[TbM]

I'm only upgrading to a modern Honda :P maybe just a cruiser for now a clean jazz with camber Is in my books
Probably a more sensible car to have but not as much fun i would think lol.


Finished cleaning up my valve cover after painting it, should be going out to the workshop tonight to put it back together if something doesnt pop up like it ususlly does lol.http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG0983.jpg

[blastnpast]

I noticed your selling on jdmst why!!!!???

Don't have permissions to sell on Ozhonda unfortunately so selling on JDMst perry I'll pm you let u know what's happening :)

[ekx105]

was it ems or sea?

What? The front bar? By sea. Cause he was sending a couple of bulk items and got some space in a container with another parts importer. But he usually sends things by ems e.g wheels etc.

[kyzz]

put in new floor mats, and finally fixed the f*cking driver side speaker, ever since I bought the car i've been wondering why it never worked, sussed it out today and turns out it was never plugged in from manufacture.. fml

[mugen_ctr]

Probably a more sensible car to have but not as much fun i would think lol.


Finished cleaning up my valve cover after painting it, should be going out to the workshop tonight to put it back together if something doesnt pop up like it ususlly does lol.http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG0983.jpg

Very nice! reminds me of the old honda engines

[kyzz]

thoughts on stickerbombing my sideskirts?

[SuperJDM.]

thoughts on stickerbombing my sideskirts?

http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/facepalm.jpg

[kyzz]

what about the whole car?

[EG52NV]

I'm only upgrading to a modern Honda :P maybe just a cruiser for now a clean jazz with camber Is in my books

Don't do it the Jazz's engine is too boring! Which is why I sold mine and bought an EK4 lol

[EG52NV]

. Im sure some traders on here can get you just the lip.

I've tried searched high and low Honda want $750 ex Japan eBay sellers want $200 and the ones who sell for $30 won't ship to aus :( the 99-00 lip is dime a dozen

[TbM]

Very nice! reminds me of the old honda engines
Thanks mate im pretty happy with how it turned out, was my first time painting engine bits so i cant expect too good a job lol, ill make sure i put pics up when i get a chance to put it back on.

[Lbarbz]

Installed my fog lights

http://i51.tinypic.com/m0isg.jpg

[Jerry92]

Today i stripped interior and all sound deadening, pulled exhaust off to finish the mock up and ordered new mounts for K swap.

[Jerry92]

:O looks awesome man very clean



Installed my fog lights

http://i51.tinypic.com/m0isg.jpg

[Alvis]

Finished cleaning up my valve cover after painting it, should be going out to the workshop tonight to put it back together if something doesnt pop up like it ususlly does lol.http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG0983.jpg

That looks good.

How did you get the 'Honda' so shinny?

[TbM]

That looks good.

How did you get the 'Honda' so shinny?

Thanks mate, i just sanded it with some 100 grit sandpaper, i think it was emery sandpaper but ill check when i get home from work, i was going to polish it but after sanding it sorta looks like brushed aluminium and i liked it so decided to leave it like that :) need to make sure you use a solid sanding block if you do it so the letters dont get rounded/smoothed off edges.

[TbM]

Heres a pic of the block i used and the type of sandpaper, its abrasive emery cloth 100 grit, got it from bunnings and the sanding block was purchasched from super cheap auto.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG1021.jpg


Moar painting engine bits, this time im trying plastic, moved onto painting the timing cover and oil dip stick. Decided to hide some of the cables around the drivers side strut tower, will try and clean up the passenger side at some stage but its full of AC and PS lines so dont think i can move them too easily lol.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG1014.jpg

[Alexx]

thats a clean looking d series bay, nice work!

[1996_EK_Civic]

washed my car today, if have time might wipe down the engine bay, its a bit dusty

[TbM]

thats a clean looking d series bay, nice work!
Thanks mate ive been using the d series to practice painting and hiding wires so i got some experience for when i do an engine swap later on down the track. Ive been enjoying working on the ek, great car for diy'ing.

Put my headers back on after waiting for a week and a bit for a gasket from the US. Blew out the gasket that joins the 2 piece headers together on a mountain run on mount Nebo.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG1027.jpg

[Alvis]

Heres a pic of the block i used and the type of sandpaper, its abrasive emery cloth 100 grit, got it from bunnings and the sanding block was purchasched from super cheap auto.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG1021.jpg


Moar painting engine bits, this time im trying plastic, moved onto painting the timing cover and oil dip stick. Decided to hide some of the cables around the drivers side strut tower, will try and clean up the passenger side at some stage but its full of AC and PS lines so dont think i can move them too easily lol.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG1014.jpg

Thanks for the pic and advice, I'm very impressed and really really liking that brushed alloy look - much better than what the stock looks like - excellent looking engine bay too :)

[CivicEGSI]

Bought my first car on saturday, Just getting it transported up from brisbane. Here is the carsales pics:

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j433/Tim_Charlesworth/My%20Car/bong.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j433/Tim_Charlesworth/My%20Car/Bing.jpg

Moar pics when i get :3

[Alvis]

^^ Nice and congrats on the purchase! :)

Looks like an EK4 going by the rims? How many ks on the clock?

[CivicEGSI]

Yeah Ek4 :) Um 190xxx on the clock, a little high, but it was well maintained, so should be pretty right. It's stock as a rock, which is good, at least i know some fan boy hasn't thrashed the Shit out of it xD

[Alvis]

Probably due for a major service, so I guess just get everything checked out if the previous owner hadn't given it a 200k service.

Hey - also noticed you say you have a 95 EK4 - any pics you can show us?

[CivicEGSI]

Umm those are the only pics i have at the moment, will take some more when i get the car here, should be within the next week. 95 is bad?

[mugen_ctr]

Ordered my Blackworks Racing Coilovers :D:D:D:D, will do a write up on installation and most important, ride impression

[mugen_ctr]

Umm those are the only pics i have at the moment, will take some more when i get the car here, should be within the next week. 95 is bad?

95? i thought all ek's are 96 - 00, lol, or was that the build date?

Hmmmm its weird, cause mine was built in 07 at one of the USA honda plants, yet it was sold here with 1998 plates

[CivicEGSI]

Hahaha shit! '95 was probably build date...

[mugen_ctr]

whoops i mean 97 LOL

[leighclark]

Ordered my Blackworks Racing Coilovers :D:D:D:D, will do a write up on installation and most important, ride impression

I got blackworks on my EK there good for the money but its a bumpy ride but not to bad.

[TbM]

CivicEGSI thats a nice looking ek, definately need moar pics when you get a chance :) Do you have any mods planed for it yet?


Thanks for the pic and advice, I'm very impressed and really really liking that brushed alloy look - much better than what the stock looks like - excellent looking engine bay too :)
No worries mate always glad to help :)

Im thinking of getting a RSB and ASR brace next probably followed by some strut braces then coils later on when i got some spare coin or should i be getting the coils first instead? suspension and brakes are stock atm so need to start working on them i recon.

[CivicEGSI]

Hahahahah yeah man, heaps of plans, can't stop thinking about it xD... But have to pay mother back 3.5k :/ Hahahaha so ill get that done first ;)

[Dubstein]

^^ You moma boy

[TbM]

^^^ Stop Hating, Start Participating :)

Moar LED for the ek :) For all of you that hate on darkness.Tired of not being able to see in the glovebox at night? Put 30 leds in there for ***** and giggles.:thumbsup:


Before:
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG1056.jpg

After:
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG1058.jpg
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/TbMindustrys/IMAG1062.jpg

[dr1ftaX]

Feckk.. Nice!! Looks very neat, shed some more light on how you did it (pun not intended lol) or link to a DIY?

[TbM]

Feckk.. Nice!! Looks very neat, shed some more light on how you did it (pun not intended lol) or link to a DIY?
Lol thanks mate ill put up a DIY tomorrow, need to take pics of the switch in the daylight. Its just a panel of leds hooked up so that when the head lights are on and the glove box is open then the glove box lights up, can have it hooked up so its on Accesory or constant if you like but i only use it when i have the lights on so this seemed like good way to do it :)