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

[Alvis]

Hi guys!

I thought it would be good to start the Official Thread What did you do to your EK today :honda:

That way members who are not working on a build, can post those sometimes big, small, good, not so good, funny or just out right annoying things that happen during the day :p

I think we can make this a great thread for the OzHonda community!

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Had an urge at 10pm to clean my engine bay and polish my heat shield

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By civica (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/civica) at 2010-06-17


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By civica (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/civica) at 2010-06-17

[mugen_ctr]

stupid thing happened, went to shopping centres, underground parking, the freaking side curbs are ridiculously high, and roads narrow as, so as i went to turn around a bend, poof!, run over the curb, pulled over, looked, a massive gutter rash!!!! and on closer inspection, a chunk of rubber has ripped off :S, so pissed!!!

never driving underground parking again >:(

[UkuleleGod]

Today, I changed out my interior lights with nice 24 smd LED ones.

:)

However, also some idiot at uni opened their door into me, leaving an annoying ding.

:(

[kera_1]

Got the car detailed cut and polish as well... looked neat as until started drizzling.... :(

[Tai]

Thats a clean engine bay .

I drove my EK to work and Gonna drive it home soon.

That isa ll.

[Mullensxxx]

i removed more sound deadning and polished my fuell sender cover


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[grifty]

Had an urge at 10pm to clean my engine bay and polish my heat shield


If you dont mind me asking how did u manage to polish the heatshield and get a really nice result like that?

[Mullensxxx]

start with a low grit and keep going to 1000 or higher then a nice metal polish, its easy as, obviously gonna be harder if its in crap condition

[hitoriko]

i know this is only for EKs but....

I just got my BEAKS Rear Tie Bar :P

[sakitumi]

poured petrol but thats about it... LOL!

[Alvis]

If you dont mind me asking how did u manage to polish the heatshield and get a really nice result like that?

i actually used a polishing buffer head attachment on a normal drill press. But you will need different polishing compounds depending on what condition it's in.

My heatshield hadn't been done since the car was new, so it was a bit messy... so what i started with was the different polishing compounds (like the ones below) - the brown compound gives it the once over and removes the dirt/debris, while the green one actually polishes it.

After that, best to use a metal polish (Autosol Metal Polish - good sh#t made in Germany lol) to finish it off!

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By civica (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/civica) at 2010-06-18

[1996_EK_Civic]

EK = EJ ? lol
got me a nice new muffler, now its sounds awesome!

[anzai]

today i woke up in the morning and went outside to check on my car.

i saw a few bird droppings all over and thought, shit, better get that wiped off.

i started to rub them off for a min however it was so cold and windy so came back in and went back to sleep.

that is all.

[aznalex]

^
boo what a liar! lol

really liking OPs heat shield, is it possible to fix one with like 50 small rust spots? lol

also how do u get it off? i havent actually tried

[anzai]

^
boo what a liar! lol

really liking OPs heat shield, is it possible to fix one with like 50 small rust spots? lol

also how do u get it off? i havent actually tried

sif lie. im being serious.

[sangyz]

was two days ago but still. I wired up my knock sensor ran a new wire from the knock sensor to the ecu was a massive job since the knock sensor is under the intake manifold! and i had no plug for it so i customized my own :D took me a total of 3-4hours x_X and a very very sore hand since theres no room.

[ekcoupe]

gave it a full detail, lookin schmick now;)

[Alvis]

treated her to an oil change and a new OEM oil filter for her bday lol - now taking her for a drive to Kiama hehe

bleed brakes and new brake fluid next weekend :-)

[raniti]

today i played around with my amp and headunit

[aznalex]

took a look under my car to see where i can position my jack stands..
and gave up after 3 minutes..

seems like i cant use the regular jack point behind the wheel..
cos my jack stand is shaped to hold flat metal, not pronged metal :/

[Alvis]

Just ordered some genuine Mugen Power decals from the U.S. :)

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By civica (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/civica) at 2010-06-30

[IEVAQ8]

put petrol in it and got a head unit for mine....lol

[EK1.6LCIV]

bought new oil for it, fixed more rubber seals, called up for new tryes, got a clutch & lightened flywheel sorted for it, cleaned the windscreen, debating putting canards back on for a few days to get the dust off them, now it needs a vacuum and wash, wax isnt good coming sooo close to Sunday, wax is like doing a rain dance for me lol

[1996_EK_Civic]

gave mine a clean, it needed it after yesterdays adventures

[DNYALL]

On the way to work, noticed a lot of rattling coming from the back. so After work, got under it and tightened up a few loose bolts as well as the rear toe adjuster that had come lose :/ hopefully it didn't move too much.

Also ordered my new Hoosier R6 track tires :thumbsup:

[MrMcGinty]

noticed last night that my left LED parker isn't working. so i suppose i'm gonna fix that.

[Raztaz]

I drove it today

[IEVAQ8]

i have thrashed the shit out of mine today....................lol
heaps of fun, just bouncing off the limiter in first and second..................

[mugen_ctr]

My mum drove my car to work, an put in 91 octane!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FAR OUT!!!! its been running on premium since i bought it...........SOOOOOOOO PISSED! u can actually feel the difference between the two petrol :(

[Alvis]

took her for a drive to Sydney, then filmed her showing off :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxQB3jMbORs

[HondaPie]

I was at the mechanic and found out that my engine dies :(

[Tai]

I was at the mechanic and found out that my engine dies :(

My engine dies too when I take it to my mechanic, when I turn off the engine that is.

[HondaPie]

my oil rings are gone so new project start ;)

[EK1.6LCIV]

another window motor died, window was bouncing up and not shutting properly, thank goodness for the last spare window motor :) all good as new, cheer again Bobby for those motors years ago :)

[Riviera]

smashed my headers into the ground today on the way back up glorious that was pretty kool.... pumped my tyres up also ;)

[sangyz]

took her for a drive to Sydney, then filmed her showing off :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxQB3jMbORs

sounds so quiet. put your FOOT ALL THE WAY DOWNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

[Alvis]

sounds so quiet. put your FOOT ALL THE WAY DOWNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

HA, yeh i feel so cruel revving the daylights out of my little D16Y4 lol... it barely sees over 4,500 rpm! From a mechanical point of view, I don't want to kill my engine... if only i had a B series... arrr :)

[sangyz]

whats wrong with reving over 4,500 on a d16?

[Alvis]

don't know...i guess it's because i know it's not a Type R engine and i'm worried about doing damage with the extra stresses...

[sangyz]

doesnt matter if its a b series or d series both can rev high well any engine can but theres a rev limiter installed to protect any damage done to the engine so nothing to be worried about

[Alvis]

i have to admit, on the odd occasion when you do give it the beans, you do realise how much is up high in the rev range; but just don't like to push it everytime i drive it; for everyday driving guess you just need to keep in key torque zone... but hopefully a b series one day :)

[sangyz]

haha even with a b series you would drive it exactly how you would drive a d series. exactly the same only when giving it one is when you'd rev to the red line ;].

Its not like with a d series you would change gears a 3k and with a b series you would change at 4.5 lol its the same pretty much haha

[SuperJDM.]

haha i shift @ 3 in my car. im a granny shifter :)

[mugen_ctr]

lol, us D-series are alrite, only thing sucks was that driving to Winton race way, i was cruisin constantly at 3.2k, using average 10liters per 100kms.... 110kph zone, didnt know it would drain the fuel tank so fast!

But hey, jus aslong as the motor runs, an gets from point A to B, than its all good..

[EK1.6LCIV]

goes over 7k with ease, havent damaged a thing in mines 3oo,oookms of use :) they respond well to a beating :)
(oil gets changed at 5k, with the best full syn in existance, gearbox oil every 40k)

needs some more seals replaced, new clutch from exedy, new flywheel, rear main seal whilst Im there, inspect the oil pump (might just replace it whilst I do the sump gasket)

[Alvis]

Oh wow, gee Honda engines must be tough, but good thing ur onto the regular maintenance - i didn't know manuals had specific gearbox oil - isn't that just autos? (unless ur an auto driver lol)

[EK1.6LCIV]

very very tough, hell the clutch lasted 300,oookm, got hot at the drags, cooled off and works just fine again with the slightest slip lol
I really do love this engine and everything attached to it, just does as it's told with no bs ever lol

manuals have specific oil, just honda manual transmission fluid, does well and is pretty cheap :)

[1996_EK_Civic]

D16y8 ftw!!

[Alvis]

very very tough, hell the clutch lasted 300,oookm, got hot at the drags, cooled off and works just fine again with the slightest slip lol
I really do love this engine and everything attached to it, just does as it's told with no bs ever lol

manuals have specific oil, just honda manual transmission fluid, does well and is pretty cheap :)

... launching it down the strip and still going at 300k+ clicks farq that's one tough piece of hardware. It's interesting to search You Tube on people trying to blow up Honda engines lol - makes me cringe because the engines just take it and they seriously don't give up! It's insane!

[EK1.6LCIV]

its only been to the strip a few times, prob not the place for any stock honda, pressure plates get bloody warm, best advice if anyone wants to go to the strip regardless of power is to invest in a custion button clutch, a lightened flywheel while youre paying for the box to come off and you're set :)

on the street however, nothing has broken apart from the driveshaft boots, the only thing I don't like about them, I'd easily break one a year (small collection of driveshafts now as they're cheap to get)

[1996_EK_Civic]

put some new castrol edge 5w-30 oil in my EJ :)

[raniti]

fix my rearlip today and cleaned ohh my wheels

[mugen_ctr]

finally put the ozhonda stickers on......... looks pretty good, for now lol

[Alvis]

finally put the ozhonda stickers on......... looks pretty good, for now lol

HA, nice :) Was just thinking of getting one too! Where'd you put yours? I was thinking the longer white one (dark tint windows) on the rear window above brake light...

[mugen_ctr]

well i did already put a sticker on there lol, so instead put it on the rear quarter windows... 2 of em, both sides, looks nice, was considering puttin on the front windscreen, but cause of its size, ppl mite not see it

[BIGTYM]

Major Service. Nothing too exciting but a necessity.

[DNYALL]

finally put the ozhonda stickers on......... looks pretty good, for now lol

haha this is something I still have to do as well. re-arranging a few stickers.

I cleaned my filters from my quads yesterday, now i have to wait for them to dry. In the meantime, I am running the air-box with a single pod filter on the end.

[Raztaz]

i waxed it just then.
Wakaba leaf ON

[IEVAQ8]

got a bar for the time being, so i aint driving it around with the fome on the bumper support showing..........lol

thanks duy ;)

[Dazza_19]

bought a type r grill n fitted it on and put sum petrol in today aswell

[DNYALL]

I also went to the one and only BP on the 1 hour trip home from work (only one on my side of the road anyway) to put in some 'ultimate' and all the ultimate pumps were 'out of order'... for the 4th week in a row... BP are strugglin hard, had to fill up with optimax instead.

[Alvis]

you'll probably find most of BPs petroleum in the Gulf of Mexico - needless to say it's pretty bad and could cost the company $3bn+! Could be all over for BP think i'd convert to Shell now... to give you an idea check this out:

http://www.ifitwasmyhome.com/

[nikolaz01]

I fixed my rear spoiler as it was squeaking!! i used silicone tubing from my nitro car and put it into the bolt tightened then lubed it with silicone spray and its gone now.. What a relief

Squeaking noise was driving me nuts~

[Astigtsikotko]

bought & installed spoon side mirrors(motorised) however visibility on driver side is bad,passenger is perfect. Looking at ways to rectify this. Constructive opinions are welcome.

[sangyz]

Cleaning out my car this morning and added a blue nut to each of my wheels

[BIGTYM]

Cleaned car, little polish on trouble spots...Finally put on some OzHonda stickers on my rear windows

[1996_EK_Civic]

made a box to cover my amp lol nothing special

[HondaPie]

completly nothing

[StrawberryFace]

cleaned mine nice and shiny now :)

[Alvis]

fixed my wiper blade so i can see now in the rain :)

[boy180]

installed oem visors =) it was a mission putting the seals back in..

[Alvis]

Mugen Power decal arrived :) ... now need to find time to wash car to install

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By civica (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/civica) at 2010-07-12

[munkaii]

Put new sun visors with mirrors for the missus. Put new windscreen wiper arms to replace the old ones which had worn. Contemplating whether to do rear brake conversion and power window conversion or sell it. Pity to own a cxi!

[EK1.6LCIV]

cleaned mine yesterday, at a fork in the road with mine, just really maintence more than anything, don't think it's getting another modification done to it

prob buy the 300,000ks services parts needed from the USA later, that'll include the oil pump :)

then it'll just sit there for days where I need a car and prob sold once my truck arrives lol

[boy180]

just installed a js racing c pillar =)

[DNYALL]

Drove it home through the tight bends in the Hills this arvo. No traffic and good weather. Forgot how well it handles through there :thumbsup: haven't done it for a while.

[tony_]

replaced my sparkplugs, engine oil and oil filter this morning. feeling pretty proud of my easy work i then drove to my girlfriends place at lunchtime, when i got there i realised i had lost my left sidskirt on the journey there. FML

[Tai]

WTF Was yoru sideskirt off?!?!

[tony_]

WTH how come my engine doesnt look that clean, i was gonna ask where u lived so you could come clean mine and ill pay you...but u live all the way up in woolongong so dw about it...MAN WTF HOW COME MINE IS SO DIRTY

[tony_]

yeh it did like i opened my door and checked my parking to see a ****ing empty side with no sideskirt I WAS LIKE WTFFFFF WTFFFFF

[Alvis]

Got a $201 parking ticket yesterday - no happy. Apart from that washed and armoralled inside, and took her for a drive with my girlfriend up Macquarie Pass (handles SO MUCH better on 195/50/15 than the stock 175/65/14 - just need Tien SS suspension now!) to the Illawarra Fly and stopped by the famous Robertson Pie Shop for a berry and cream pie on way home! :D

[DNYALL]

WTF $201 parking ticket??????? were you parked wrong direction in a handicapped spot half on the road or something???

[sangyz]

Hardparked lol one big fine

[Alvis]

Tell me about it, how crazy - it was because I parked in a No Stopping area (unknowingly, not on purpose or anything). But i've written a letter to get a pardon because

1. the parking meter was not in between the parking signs - been told by local RTA member they need to be within parking signs to be legal. Can anyone confirm they've heard the same?

2. the parking directions were on a power pole and not on a designated street sign unlike the one across the road (also heard this is now illegal); so i've sent photos in as to why i had no chance of even seeing the sign because it was out of view because i actually turned across the road before the power pole so had no chance of seeing it:

No chance of seeing sign when approaching from other side of road and turning before power pole:

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By civica (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/civica) at 2010-07-20

How it should be marked like the one across the road - then I'd have no excuses about seeing it + parking meter within designated signpost area:

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By civica (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/civica) at 2010-07-20

[D16EK1]

HA, yeh i feel so cruel revving the daylights out of my little D16Y4 lol... it barely sees over 4,500 rpm! From a mechanical point of view, I don't want to kill my engine... if only i had a B series... arrr :)

I hit about 7000 in second before i shift just before it bounces off the limiter, reckon if you got good oil in your motor should be fine ;p

[Tai]

I got a ek sedan with D6Y4 as well.

Rev it over 5-6k daily without probs.

Still does 8lt/00kms and drove to ACT and back from Sydney without probs.





Installed Spoon CF intake Arm, removed resonator and replaced with KnN panel filter.

Also installed Spoon Ti gearknob, best gearknob I've used to date.

[D16EK1]

mine does about 10/100, think my o2 is on its way out as it smells a bit rich. though freeway constant consuption is amazing, think it was 4 or 5/100

[dusAn]

just put my ozhonda sticker on ;)

[Tai]

mine does about 10/100, think my o2 is on its way out as it smells a bit rich. though freeway constant consuption is amazing, think it was 4 or 5/100



Any mods to your car?

Clean your intake piping, TB, and airbox?

What fuel do you use?

What engine oil?

what wheels and tyre specs, PSI ?

[D16EK1]

Any mods to your car?

Clean your intake piping, TB, and airbox?

What fuel do you use?

What engine oil?

what wheels and tyre specs, PSI ?


running xforce twinloop catback off the stock airbox for the moment since cai isnt really needed for the cold weather,

using agip 10/40 oil as for wheels using buddyclub p1 sf's on 215/30/17

[Tai]

running xforce twinloop catback off the stock airbox for the moment since cai isnt really needed for the cold weather,

using agip 10/40 oil as for wheels using buddyclub p1 sf's on 215/30/17

- Did you reset ECU after changing back to stock airbox?
- You should use thinner oils in winter like 5 or 10 -30.
- Big wheels are obviously heavier and will burn more fuel to move, rubber specs are a bit weird, most ppl would use 40 or 45 profile.

[Boban]

not today but last night installed some s2k seats in my hatch, love them

[EK1.6LCIV]

I get 600 to a tank on 98 driving sensibly, even non sensibly it clears 540 with ease :)

I do buy dear oil for mine after watching them prove some other critics wrong in a show overseas, but whenever I take off the cover to see when they do the belt service it still looks as it did at 100k. Good oil and oem radiator fluid is the best insurance to have. I'm keen to see how it goes running 5psi and 35 spray

[mugen_ctr]

man i envy u guys gettin 500kms plus, lol, most ill ever see is 450kms, an thats only highway... guess tis time for a tune up before spring hits... one more thing, is it worth getting a exedy clutch for D16? my clutch is on its way out, i dont really know if its worth spending extra on the engine.... driving habits only involve spirited drives once a week, after work :), rest of the week im at school

[DNYALL]

haha your all lucky, i'd be struggling to get 380km's out of a full tank in my EM1 when driving as 'fuel efficiant' as I can :O

[EK1.6LCIV]

man i envy u guys gettin 500kms plus, lol, most ill ever see is 450kms, an thats only highway... guess tis time for a tune up before spring hits... one more thing, is it worth getting a exedy clutch for D16? my clutch is on its way out, i dont really know if its worth spending extra on the engine.... driving habits only involve spirited drives once a week, after work :), rest of the week im at school

Im chucking the exedy HD cushion button/lightened flywheel in mine bout 490/500ish?
then removing the oil pump as I suspect it's got a leak in the o-ring, changing the crank seal, rear main seal and inspecting the bearings also trying another sandwich plate brand with a better gasket/rep lol

[Tai]

Im chucking the exedy HD cushion button/lightened flywheel in mine bout 490/500ish?
then removing the oil pump as I suspect it's got a leak in the o-ring, changing the crank seal, rear main seal and inspecting the bearings also trying another sandwich plate brand with a better gasket/rep lol

the HD clutch and flywheel is costing u only 500? where from?

[EK1.6LCIV]

no around that each sorry, lol

been told for my purposes (occasional drags) that this design will be suffice on my driveline and I've been keen on the flywheel for a long time, it's taken over 250,000ks for this clutch to die, been waiting for this day like a passion, heck Hondas doing it all as most shops I speak to all are expensive (oh it's a Honda, they're fidley to work on, etc etc lol) gets old that talk, can't wait for the old timer mechs to die off or retire and be replaced with more spirited, competitive shot callers (one guy said my cross member had to be removed for them to get to the clutch and it would take 9hours lol)

cheapest is from the USA (racing organic clutch and fidanza flywheel) but really would rather a local guy for the warranty of the parts

but were fixing alot of gear going to be one of the dearest services I've run into:

rear main
sump gasket (I think the pan is offset in one point, just changed it, still leaking...)
oil pump (closer to 300k service, I can't be stuffed removing the oil sump again lol)
crank seal

prob around 2k, then she'll be ready for the next stage if I choose to pursue

[mugen_ctr]

cool.... i guess ill wait a little longer till the clutch starts slipping, atm its still fine, still bites fine, im jus wondering, cause the mech last time he checked advised i should soon, something like 30 percent meat left..... i dont like drag racing, cause its slow, but rather chuck it around some corners, to get the blood rushing, :D
Mech advised also, go with exedy, warranty an all.... but is happy 2 chuck in other clutches so long as they fit, lol

for a car thats done more than 250,000kms, thats pretty good... the seals should be giving way by than anyways, usual wear and tear.... happened to my oldmans camry...

[D16EK1]

- Did you reset ECU after changing back to stock airbox?
- You should use thinner oils in winter like 5 or 10 -30.
- Big wheels are obviously heavier and will burn more fuel to move, rubber specs are a bit weird, most ppl would use 40 or 45 profile.

yeah refreshed the ecu, i do a few oil changes in a year as it burns 3L's of oil every 3500km's, due for a rebuild soon i reckon, clutch doesnt have much meat left and im sitting at the lights with a stock clutch that feels like a triple plate LOL

[EK1.6LCIV]

3L? gosh wow, really?

[Tai]

3L ! haha man engine sounds like its on its way out.

No point rebuilding it, get a SOHC VTEC engine. D16y1 or Y8 off memory.

[EK1.6LCIV]

I'd like to see some pics of underneath, that would have to be leaking everywhere or have on really bad rear main seal, dizzy leak, crank seal leak etc...

[IEVAQ8]

maybe the rings are so fuked its drinking the oil, just like my engine with 400k on it......LOL

[Tai]

Is the car puffing out white smoke on idle ?

[D16EK1]

nahh no leaks its all dry and clean, rings are on their way out forsure... there isnt smoke on idle at all. motor is all clean internally as well.

got my NTK o2 sensor today, going in tomorrow hoping for the best it'll boost my fuel consumption and performance backup

[IEVAQ8]

Is the car puffing out white smoke on idle ?

wen mine idles for more than 30secs after its warm, it puffs the white smoke like a chimny......lol

[D16EK1]

wen mine idles for more than 30secs after its warm, it puffs the white smoke like a chimny......lol

lol, that doesnt sound good one bit D:

on the upside is that my car goes alot better with the new o2 sensor in ;D yay

[Alvis]

wen mine idles for more than 30secs after its warm, it puffs the white smoke like a chimny......lol

Yeh, that's funny - mine does that too! And starts to spit water out - condensation i'd guess... And i don't thrash my car (not saying you do lol) and it's only got 53,000kms on the clock! Is there a mechanical explanation...?

I don't know why, but once it's warmed up it is fine...

[mugen_ctr]

same here, lol, does it every morning, puffs out smoke 4 like 10min, than it goes away, nothing wrong with the engine, jus to much condensation build up in the exhaust... dam winter season!!!!

[Tai]

wen mine idles for more than 30secs after its warm, it puffs the white smoke like a chimny......lol

Haha my mirage did that and i would turn off the engine at the lights cos all the cars behind me would be covered in smoke if i didnt

[57U-00]

well technically I don't own an EK, however I think this thread is a little too specific... :p maybe I can add my 2 cents even tho i own an EG civic...

so if that is the case, then this week i have
1) bought it, and
2) got it tinted (yay!)

and

3) on Monday i'm getting my personalised plates put back on it, the exhaust, CV Boot and Brakes done

[Alvis]

Mmm....good point :) maybe I should relabel this thread ***Official What did you do to your EG/EK today*** ???

[57U-00]

well u already know my opinion... lol... soz to throw a spanner in the works :p

[JDM-derek]

Wax on todayy!!!

[DNYALL]

looked at it, said to myself it needed a wash, but went inside and sat in front of the fire instead. i am so lazy.

[StrawberryFace]

looked at it, said to myself it needed a wash, but went inside and sat in front of the fire instead. i am so lazy.

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL love when that happens

[Alvis]

Was very lucky and managed to pick up a genuine JDM centre console/armrest from an EK3 :)

It's not in too bad shape for it's age but will need a little TLC once I receive it:
- Has same interior colour at AUS GLi Civic (hard to find because ones in States have different trim) but needs some upholstery cleaner to tidy it up a bit
- 2 plastic clips are broken off on either side (importantly each side still has one on each but will probably still be lose will have to test it out) so might need to get some s/s clips instead or something
- Has a slight crack at bottom of frame but some Loctite will fix that so not a biggie
- Doesn't have coin holder at back but I can just use my current one instead

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By civica (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/civica) at 2010-07-30

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By civica (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/civica) at 2010-07-30

[na-118]

chopped the springs

[im.Kusuma]

chopped the springs

Love it ;D HAHA

[MikeyG]

Cleaned the engine bay abit while the engine was should of done it while it was out.

Cleaned the bys stuff, cleaned the wheels bought new air consol as mine was broken :)

[Alvis]

admired new addition to engine bay :)

http://a.imageshack.us/img265/7687/p1040041edit.jpg
By civica (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/civica) at 2010-08-05

http://a.imageshack.us/img192/4143/p1040047edit.jpg
By civica (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/civica) at 2010-08-05

[im.Kusuma]

Is the title going to be changed? if so..
For my EG.. i changed my sideskirts to the oem one :p
and gave the car good wash.

[Alvis]

Poll currently: 66% YES and 33% NO

So if there's no more votes looks like the forum has spoken!

[sangyz]

I'd suggest just say what have you done to your civic instead of ek or eg?

[57U-00]

personalised plates are now on... "squee"

http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr258/57U-00/94%20Civic%20GLi/P1010912.jpg

[DNYALL]

looks like "stuoo"

I ordered my new tyres and booked in my front bar and lip to get re-sprayed.

[57U-00]

looks like "stuoo"

Thats the idea... my name is Stu after all lol...

[MikeyG]

just bought koyo rad.. samco hoses for the engine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sw1fty]

swapped my ricey blue instrument lights for some white led's

[im.Kusuma]

put my rear interior back in :(

[IEVAQ8]

i got 96 spec 4x114.3 brake upgrade a week or so ago......cant wait to install....

[Alvis]

just bought koyo rad.. samco hoses for the engine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice :-) Where did you get it from? What's the benefit of getting an aftermarket radiator and is Koyo a good brand for Civic's?

[EK1 Civic]

Basically from memory the EK model has a thin radiator which can cause car to overheat in hot aussie conditions, apparentally it melts. Any cheap aftermarket piece is better then the stock.

[Tai]

Basically from memory the EK model has a thin radiator which can cause car to overheat in hot aussie conditions, apparentally it melts. Any cheap aftermarket piece is better then the stock.

What kind of BS is that.

There is thousands of EK civics on the road with OEM radiator without issues.

No point in aftermarket unless you are tracking or you upgraded to a relatively larger motor.

And even then you still dont have to upgrade as I have used a stock D series radiator for a B series swap without issues for daily driving.

[Alvis]

What kind of BS is that.

There is thousands of EK civics on the road with OEM radiator without issues.

No point in aftermarket unless you are tracking or you upgraded to a relatively larger motor.

And even then you still dont have to upgrade as I have used a stock D series radiator for a B series swap without issues for daily driving.

So, if I'm mainly only doing short trips around Wollongong - basically no point right? More for distance/race driving?

[Alvis]

Stopped at Bald Hill Lookout, Stanwell Park on way home from airport.

I think this would be a GREAT place to organise an EG/EK drive for all you Sydney owners to come for a drive down to Wollongong on a nice Sunday morning/afternoon and then head across Sea Cliff Bridge to Wollongong Beach - would anyone be keen?

http://a.imageshack.us/img691/2677/abcd0013eidt.jpg
By civica (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/civica) at 2010-08-07

For those who don't know Sea Cliff Bridge (it's been used in Ferrari's international TV commercial + Holden and other maunfacturers - a short but awesome little stretch of road worth checking out)

http://a.imageshack.us/img715/3654/275993934edit.jpg
By civica (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/civica) at 2010-08-07

[EK1 Civic]

Its one of the issues i was looking into before buying my civic. Went from civic-supra-300zx and suprisingly back to civic. I just wanted to look at the issues i might face in ownership of the civic and that thin radiator thing i read was one of them. Honda didn't want to put to much money in making the ek civic so they put lower quality parts in some of it, to compete with other car makers during the recession. Can't remember where i read it from, its from those car tester people who test cars and quote them on power, feel, shape, design and ingenuity. All that mumbo jumbo.

[Tai]

So, if I'm mainly only doing short trips around Wollongong - basically no point right? More for distance/race driving?

As I said if thousands of civics drive around daily without issues why would you need to upgrade it?

If it aint broken or faulty why change it?

[EK1 Civic]

Well yeh theres no point changing it, if its not giving you trouble. Just pointing out some info i discovered when reading about civics.

[Alvis]

Yep, I mean if you had to change it because you had a problem then yes, you could understand that, but if it's all good and for the driving I do, best just leaving it with what I have :)

And yes, I also remember reading about Honda 'skimping out' on the EK model - think like you said Asian financial crisis was around this time...

Thanks fellas

[Alvis]

ordered 2 x Mugen reservoir covers

[EK1.6LCIV]

Ive seen stock ej8 radiators cool boosted cars, kswapped eks, high mileage cars like mine and if honda sold the top tanks separately (which they dont) you could use one for well over 500,000 miles if you have used honda coolant since new

mine was as new when I blew my top tank last year, every row was perfect :) I have a koyo rep of the oem model (as the oem one for mine is 1100 and the ek4 was 900, I have no idea why the price diff when the ek4 is thicker, lol)

the koyo one is a near perfect replica and at 300 installed, a real gem :)

I bought new tyres for mine, waxed every panel, cleaned the inside, will replace the rear sway bar next month :) still havent got some parts in to recon some bits, slow shipping but it's all good :)

[Alvis]

wow - the genuine ones are so expensive - had no idea they were that much!

Do you rate fitting a thicker rear sway bar? Isn't sports suspension like Tein Super Streets (what I'm thinking of getting) decent enough for a daily ride/handling?

[MikeyG]

Ye i didnt need koyo i had a b20vtec witu stock d series radiator and i eork, juet got koyo for bling

[Alvis]

UPDATE: Forum has voted 67% YES to change thread title. Title now ***Official What did you do to your EG/EK today***

[EK1.6LCIV]

wow - the genuine ones are so expensive - had no idea they were that much!

Do you rate fitting a thicker rear sway bar? Isn't sports suspension like Tein Super Streets (what I'm thinking of getting) decent enough for a daily ride/handling?

Ive had my car a long time had have gone years with no rear sway with good shocks, then with an oem ek4 sway, but Im going to a larger rear sway as Im replacing the lcas for newer bushes as well as adding camber adjustment to the rear. I changed the rear trailing arm bushes recently and noticed a difference :) I've avoided coilovers as in the Nissans Ive helped people build when theyre on the right setting for the track my arse does leave the seat on open roads when Id boot it around the bends lol

the konis I have atm are stiff enough in a light car, which will be forsale in a month :)

[Tai]

Thicker rear sway bar?

I don't even think you got one in the first place lol.

Depends how thick you want to get and for what purpose.

You can pick up used EK4/EM1s up for about $50-150, they are 14mm i think in size.

Then you can get a EK9 one which is $300 new I think? but then you need an ASR brace to stiffen the rear subframe to prevent it from tearing due to the thicker sway bar.
Ek9 rear subframe is much stronger than other EK models.
EK9 RSB is about 23mm I think or 22 cant remember.

[EK1.6LCIV]

yea I got an Si(Em1) model sway to fit years ago using oem parts and brackets, good mod, straight mount up with the right bolts and washers :)

but its not sufficent anymore for where Ive been taking the car on my spare time lol

then we do brakes...

offtopic, ek only section ftw :)

[Alvis]

Thicker rear sway bar?

I don't even think you got one in the first place lol.

Depends how thick you want to get and for what purpose.

You can pick up used EK4/EM1s up for about $50-150, they are 14mm i think in size.

Then you can get a EK9 one which is $300 new I think? but then you need an ASR brace to stiffen the rear subframe to prevent it from tearing due to the thicker sway bar.
Ek9 rear subframe is much stronger than other EK models.
EK9 RSB is about 23mm I think or 22 cant remember.

Ar, right so it's not just a matter of fitting a thicker rear bar unless you go an OEM EM1 ... always wondered why people talked about ASR braces lol ;)

Ok, might not be for a while, but will look into some Tein Super Streets as a starting point :)

[Tai]

Unless you go circuit racing , it's not really needed to get an EK9 rear sway bar.

Of course it helps but if you are on a budget then I would invest in coilovers better.

Some light weight wheels and better tyres also does wonders.

No point in awesome suspension when the tyres you are rolling on dont stick on the road when you want it to.
Remember the tyres and wheels are on the road the majority of the time when you drive your car.

[EK1.6LCIV]

205s are a must on a civic :) Ive yet to find a nice 195 that fulfills my needs

[BIGTYM]

New Rims On - Enkei RP-01
Recaro - SR4's in
Waiting for Enkei Wheel Decals & Centre Caps and Sticker bomb stuff.

Its fun to be able to afford to mod my car again.

[sangyz]

Omfg Chrissy got new rim and recaros sr4s!!!!?? BALLER you taking me for a spin Saturday brudaaa

[BIGTYM]

Yer no worries Sang done deal!

[sangyz]

Sweeeettttt :)

[Alvis]

Unless you go circuit racing... but if you are on a budget then I would invest in coilovers better.

Some light weight wheels and better tyres also does wonders.

No point in awesome suspension when the tyres you are rolling on dont stick on the road when you want it to.
Remember the tyres and wheels are on the road the majority of the time when you drive your car.


205s are a must on a civic :) Ive yet to find a nice 195 that fulfills my needs

I think coilovers are my best bet at this stage - don't do any circuit work...

I've got EMI rims on my EK with 195/50/15 - is it possible to fit 205s on these or would you need to go to a 16 inch rim?

[mugen_ctr]

u can fit 205, but they will bulge over the wheels and wont sit flat on edge

Depends on your budget, coilovers aint what u would call smooth ride, Bc an k-sports are entry level coilovers, so expect harsh ride, but more expensive like Buddyclubs and Tein are more better and more comfy, u get what u pay for i guess

[1996_EK_Civic]

i have 205/40/17 on my EJ8, i originally had 215 on the front and they were hitting the guards

[Mikecivic78]

I got some Toyo T1Rs put on today. 205/45/16. 175 a corner. Before I had 205/40/16 Ku25s. An ok tyre but very noisy + hard compund. I expect the T1Rs to be noticeably better. Just driving them tonight, they are much more comfortable and very quiet.

[sangyz]

gave it a service today since my hamp filters came in and changed my fuel filter as well hehe

[StrawberryFace]

beaks bar installed :)

[IEVAQ8]

thrashed it...........

[Tai]

Fileld it up again with Shell Vortex 98

[BIGTYM]

Replaced front speaker with Alpine Type S 2-way components. Big improvement in sound quality.

[Alvis]

fitted EK centre console/armrest... now have to work out how to fill the whole at back because didn't come with coin/ash tray holder. Doh.

[57U-00]

just vaccumed it and put floor mats in (because i'm a clean freak and i haven't cleaned it for 5 days so i was getting antsy)... and will probably rinse the dust off it before going out later...

[MikeyG]

Fileld it up again with Shell Vortex 98

Tai have you used BP 98 rom? whats your thoughts on both fuel??

[Tai]

I like Shell more, because Ferrari uses it.

[Alvis]

I've always used Shell 98 V Power as well, and will only use Shell. Never had any problems at all. One thing which didn't work was when I tried E10 a while back lol... I don't know just didn't seem to have the same bite IMO, car felt very sluggish - probably not designed for the engine I guess...?

But every 4 fills I mix in a bottle of Nulon octane booster with the V Power... just to give that extra bit of boost :D

[MikeyG]

ye done use e10 LOL it will harm your engine more

[Tai]

Dont use E10

i used it in my old mirage

damaged the engine.

[MikeyG]

Put the interior back in with the help if sydneys most wanted ethnic criminals dubdub and -B18C- thanks alot boys

[57U-00]

I've always used Shell 98 V Power as well, and will only use Shell. Never had any problems at all. One thing which didn't work was when I tried E10 a while back lol... I don't know just didn't seem to have the same bite IMO, car felt very sluggish - probably not designed for the engine I guess...?

But every 4 fills I mix in a bottle of Nulon octane booster with the V Power... just to give that extra bit of boost :D

E10 is good in later model cars because they're specced up to run on that shit... and i've harmed the main parts of an engine with it, but needless to say that the fuel injectors in my old Opel Vectra didn't like it, to the point where I had to get the injectors sonic cleaned after only using it once... and not even a full tank...

There was a Shell VPower fuel that was 100 Octane from memroy... it was a limited edition and everytime u filled up with more than $10 worth at a shell u used to get a different ferarri model car... I used to use that in my VL commodore... but mind u that was in Brisbane... That fuel was awesome... if i didn't drive like a twat i used to get 600 - 700kms out of a tank in a done up VL, and if i used to drive with my foot burried in the carpet i'd only get 350km, but it was a shitload of fun:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[BIGTYM]

E10 is good in later model cars because they're specced up to run on that shit... and i've harmed the main parts of an engine with it, but needless to say that the fuel injectors in my old Opel Vectra didn't like it, to the point where I had to get the injectors sonic cleaned after only using it once... and not even a full tank...

There was a Shell VPower fuel that was 100 Octane from memroy... it was a limited edition and everytime u filled up with more than $10 worth at a shell u used to get a different ferarri model car... I used to use that in my VL commodore... but mind u that was in Brisbane... That fuel was awesome... if i didn't drive like a twat i used to get 600 - 700kms out of a tank in a done up VL, and if i used to drive with my foot burried in the carpet i'd only get 350km, but it was a shitload of fun:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Fully Sick Re

[EK1.6LCIV]

put a rear foglight from a dc2r in the rear bar

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd127/kwelrap/39923_419033093411_669193411_4963872_1160336_n.jpg

now wiring it up to the front relay

also seen how 16x8 in 0 offset looked on the weekend, wow is all :) lol

[BIGTYM]

Put my new 3TZ decal above my right headlight looks awesome.

[Tai]

Is there even any fog up in QLD? lol

[Alvis]

looks good :)

[sangyz]

i drove it to work today..

[EK1.6LCIV]

there was for a week solid on the new gateway, some when I go to Mapleton or near Lake Baroon (Pocket Dam) :)

[Alvis]

Mugen tank covers arrived

[Tai]

hwo mcuh u pay for them?

SPOON > MUGEN

[Alvis]

Yeh, got a good deal - including postage from Japan was 30 bucks for 2 (Mugen)

[Tai]

Not bad.

who do u go through to get your parts from Japan?

[Alvis]

normally i just search the net and sus out a few dealers depending on the part...

But for little stuff like this eBay is perfect. eBay seller is 'Kcgr27' he has a lot of JDM parts, communication was great and quick delivery too, so can't complain

[Tai]

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/1628/image1113.jpg (http://img713.imageshack.us/i/image1113.jpg/)

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[MikeyG]

Is there even any fog up in QLD? lol

Useless jdm shit tai just like his authentic one side professional subaru diffuser

[Tai]

I thought rear foglights were UKDM option not JDM ?

[DNYALL]

I like the rear fog light, considered it for a while myself. Only thing that turned me off it was the fact that Hyundai Excels have similar lights at the rear as well...

Today I put my car into the workshop to get a new catch can setup installed as well as a service and the dizzy to get looked at. and possible new camshafts installed ;) maybe.

[Alvis]

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? ...for smoother air flow without changing the volume of air entering the TB?

[Tai]

No for smoother air flow so it doesnt have to become restricted by the stock resonator box and reonsator arm.

Not to mention spoon bling.

[Alvis]

Nice. Yeh, I like it - that's actually a very hard Spoon part to find these days... and not cheap either! Saw one on ICB Motorsports website in US (I've got a few of my JDM parts from there) and very rare part... good work Tai :)

Like ur tank covers too lol ;)

[EK1.6LCIV]

I thought rear foglights were UKDM option not JDM ?

theyre made for the euro market which requires a rear fog to be fitted, the fog light is made in japan tho

ordered new brakes, so looking for new wheels now

[EK1.6LCIV]

No for smoother air flow so it doesnt have to become restricted by the stock resonator box and reonsator arm.

Not to mention spoon bling.

I gave up on that part ages ago, been wanting to see one for ages :)

looks the goods :) edward hook ya up?

[Tai]

nah got it from japan myself haha.

KnN panel filter+spoon arm cost $160 for both + removeal of resonators ( free ).

Bargain upgrade imo.

[Alvis]

went to the local scrap yard and found an aftermarket leather stitched hand brake boot from an old 80s Civic - not rips, tears or anything + fits EK! + some odd screws for 10 bucks :)

[blabla]

ej8 did nothing lol hahahaha. I looked at it and said ur damm sexy!

[DNYALL]

Picked up my freshly painted front bar and EK9 lip. now all I need is my car back from the workshop to put it on again.

[IEVAQ8]

Picked up my freshly painted front bar and EK9 lip. now all I need is my car back from the workshop to put it on again.

dont take this the worng way, but ur cars always in the fukn shop, whats the deal..
pm me if u want...

[EK1.6LCIV]

I love seeing updates on his EM1, such a nicely speced coupe, many people like the wing? :)

[Mugen Civic]

Put some stickers on my fairing today

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/Mugen_Civic_photo/DSC00071a.jpg

[BIGTYM]

Put some stickers on my fairing today

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/Mugen_Civic_photo/DSC00071a.jpg

Those eye lids actually look good. I've always hated them on EK's but you made it work somehow???

[BIGTYM]

I DIY'd some custom centre caps and put on my Enkei decals for my RP-01's

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4m-JP407Wos/THDGcA9pEHI/AAAAAAAAAEA/9EK5dAMvpvk/s640/IMG_20100822163833.jpg

[1996_EK_Civic]

Put some stickers on my fairing today

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk251/Mugen_Civic_photo/DSC00071a.jpg

aggressive much, looks good :)

i bought a strut brace and gave mine a vacuum

[SuperJDM.]

i think its the grill i honestly hate the grill it self and eye lids but i guess its a perfect pair :)

[mugen_ctr]

finally colour coded some blk bits still needa do the side skirts and she'll be done for cosmetics

[Alvis]

Those eye lids actually look good. I've always hated them on EK's but you made it work somehow???

Yeh Mugen Civic's car looks great :) One of the best EK sedans I've seen. Would love to see a Ferio/EM1 wing on ur bootlid one day - IMO that would really set the car off ;)

[beeza]

Awesome Thraed!

Today I put some coilovers into my EK1 sedan :)

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0341-1.jpg

BC Racing BR Series coils with 32 level damper setting.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0360.jpg

It took 3 1/2hrs,I fart arsed around a bit..lol,the install was easy,no tricks :)

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0456.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/Picture005.jpg

Next is corner balancing then wheel alignment!

[Tai]

its too high !!!

still 4wd spec !

[beeza]

They are only a 45 profile tyre..I will get 50's next.

2 fingers gap at the front,1 1/2 at rear.It gives me a 110mm clearance at the front with the lowest point being the H Brace and cat,they are equally low.

So legally I can go 10mm more but the roads out where I drive wont allow for that unless I drive more carefully but I don't haha and will end up smashing something up under there.Every knock does damage,scrapes are OK though usually.

Bush roads...

The height will change when I get it corner balanced BUt I just can't go anymore really.

Cops are really targetting dumped cars and with this (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?137211-Defected-on-while-driving-WTF) new knowledge,I'm playing smart,I wasn't even gonna get coils because there's is way too many po po on the goldy BUT I don't live there anymore!

I'm Bush 4 Lyfe! lol

[Alvis]

I think it sits sweet from a practical daily driver point of view - maybe lower if you were tracking it tho. How does it drive (i still have stock setup on my EK sedan lol)?

I was thinking about getting BCs a while back as I read some really good reports on them, but the one thing that put me off was the fact they're not ADR approved, so didn't want it to effect potential insurance issues etc.

But been told Tein Super Streets are ADR approved?

[beeza]

Yeah,like I said when i get a 50 profile tyre it will look better,that will be 4 months or so away,I just need that clearance.

Another (dark) shot.I'll get some after the corner balancing.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/Picture002.jpg

[Alvis]

Is it a pain to change the damper settings and height adjustment? They should have an electronic unit you can do it from in the car...

[Tai]

Is it a pain to change the damper settings and height adjustment? They should have an electronic unit you can do it from in the car...

They can for damper, but no ones gonna fork out extra $$$ for a civic.

Seriously its not that hard to do it by hand.

And why would you want to add more weight to a D series civic?

[mugen_ctr]

cant really see the benefit of running low suspension on a daily, its annoying as hell going over bumper, im only running kings low, an the exhaust scrapes over bumps :S 2 finger gaps u would think it would b enough clearance but not for me, bear in mind im running a 2.5 cat back so that might also be the problem, lol

Only real adr approved coilovers are those such as bilstein and Tein since they are built for australian roads if im not mistaken, they cost a fortune though :(

[beeza]

They are suprisingly comfy,that's why I didn't buy coils for ages cause I value my comfort too much,so I'm very happy! :)

[Tai]

coilovers can be comfy,

It's just too many ppl are weak and complain its too hard when its them that are too weak sauce.

[sangyz]

coilovers are awesome. :]

[rboys]

That's the cleanest EK engine bay i've seen to date! Did you slap that Si badge on there?

Oh yeah I VTEC it this morning! lol

[Temp3st]

Im going to be installing a new driver's side seatbelt this afternoon so my car can pass RWC for when i sell it lol thats about it!

[beeza]

Should just make an 'What did you do to your EG today',U can relate more when it's the same model.

[EK1.6LCIV]

green sedan ftw :D loving the rack

mmmm fresh coat of wax for mine

[DNYALL]

dont take this the worng way, but ur cars always in the fukn shop, whats the deal..
pm me if u want...

hmm yep last year it did for sure... :( But this year it has been running great all year :) it is in the shop at the moment getting a new catch can setup installed + a service + a few other little things checked out. only been there for a few days. All good man.


I love seeing updates on his EM1, such a nicely speced coupe, many people like the wing? :)

Thankyou Sir :) The wing went very well at the last track day, performed awesome and everyone loved it haha I don't run it on the street. I ran it on the street for a few days and copped it bad off my friends, work mates and brother haha not many fans... I liked it though :p


cant really see the benefit of running low suspension on a daily, its annoying as hell going over bumper, im only running kings low, an the exhaust scrapes over bumps :S 2 finger gaps u would think it would b enough clearance but not for me, bear in mind im running a 2.5 cat back so that might also be the problem, lol

Only real adr approved coilovers are those such as bilstein and Tein since they are built for australian roads if im not mistaken, they cost a fortune though :(

Benefit = Looks good. Then deal with the impracticality ;)

[Mugen Civic]

Yeh Mugen Civic's car looks great :) One of the best EK sedans I've seen. Would love to see a Ferio/EM1 wing on ur bootlid one day - IMO that would really set the car off ;)

If you look closely in that pic i have the ferio wing on there. I also have a Mugen wing for when i feel like it hehe

[EK1.6LCIV]

the mugen ss wing! :) pics of that on it :)?

[Mugen Civic]

no no haha, its just the Mugen wing for EK sedan, same as Alvis's one.

[BIGTYM]

Sticker Bomb'd my spark plug cover..

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs365.snc4/44843_421042216581_681161581_5418519_1410411_n.jpg

[StrawberryFace]

looks good man

[Temp3st]

Sticker Bomb'd my spark plug cover..

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs365.snc4/44843_421042216581_681161581_5418519_1410411_n.jpg

Dude that looks sick! I always wondered how people do it and get it to come up so need, i think i'd just fail lol

[BIGTYM]

Dude that looks sick! I always wondered how people do it and get it to come up so need, i think i'd just fail lol

Seriously bro, find a sticker shop. Buy a huge pack of stickers I bought 80... probably could have done it with 30-40 and just go nuts. Don't worry about what you put where, put them in all different positions. Take care when you do corners or folds and it will come out looking pro.. I wasn't sure about how this looked but everyone has praised so I guess it came out ok.. lol

Give it a go

[Alvis]

no no haha, its just the Mugen wing for EK sedan, same as Alvis's one.

I like it - so did you just buy a normal Honda boot spoiler to put it on whenever you want etc?

ANYWAY, one lesson I learnt tonight is that if you drive with your windows open a fair bit, this is what you're most likely to find on your roof lining and back seats:

http://a.imageshack.us/img261/8271/abcd0010pi.jpg
By civica (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/civica) at 2010-08-23

[Mugen Civic]

I like it - so did you just buy a normal Honda boot spoiler to put it on whenever you want etc?

ANYWAY, one lesson I learnt tonight is that if you drive with your windows open a fair bit, this is what you're most likely to find on your roof lining and back seats:



Yea and nah, i just have heapsa random parts for my civic. Got the type r grill for it as well etc.
One time i had three or four sets a rims with full tyres just for the civic. Now i'm down to two, I think i like to accessories too much heh.

[beeza]

I like it - so did you just buy a normal Honda boot spoiler to put it on whenever you want etc?

ANYWAY, one lesson I learnt tonight is that if you drive with your windows open a fair bit, this is what you're most likely to find on your roof lining and back seats:

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By civica (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/civica) at 2010-08-23

A dirty t-shirt? :)

[Alvis]

haha, 2 dirty singlets LOL ;)

just couldn't believe how much dirt and crap builds up!

[beeza]

Ahahaha LOL

true true,what did U put on the rags to clean with?

[Alvis]

i used some upholstery cleaner i had at home - not sure of the brand but pretty sure my Dad got it from an upholstery guy when he had some work done to his car.

It's pink in colour and absolutely works superb :)

[beeza]

Good one,I gotta do that.Yeah,I've seen how some cars can look fully clean on the inside but there's a layer of crap there that U can't really see.

Cheers!

[Tai]

so you sprayed the stuff on the seat.

Waited for it to soak in and wiped it out?

Did you need to soak the rag as well?

[sangyz]

i've seen a few of white ek sedans in west side of melb with mugen wings.. seems to be very popular =o

[Tai]

Theres a fair few fake ones on the net.

Real ones have distinct metal mounting brackets to the boot where as the fakes have fibreglass or hardened plastic.

[IEVAQ8]

hmm yep last year it did for sure... :( But this year it has been running great all year :) it is in the shop at the moment getting a new catch can setup installed + a service + a few other little things checked out. only been there for a few days. All good man.

so where do u take it now days since AK has closed

[BIGTYM]

WTF didn't even realise AK had closed I wanted to buy my new manifold from them in the future oh well I'll source directy from the states I guess.

[IEVAQ8]

WTF didn't even realise AK had closed I wanted to buy my new manifold from them in the future oh well I'll source directy from the states I guess.

well, thats wat i heard.........

[beeza]

I think Andy is just moving location..(hope so..)

[DNYALL]

They shut their ringwood factory and are currently looking for a factory out in the Sth east suburbs I believe, needed a bigger workshop. Andy is working out of Fitzgerald racing in Box hill at the moment (Porsche tuning place) so my car is there. Should see some of the cars out the front of that place!!

[beeza]

Wow man what R U doing now to your beast,it's already a weapon! :)

Oh,I see your a bodyboarder too!! It's the shiz aye,that was my life for 17 yrs..

[DNYALL]

haha Thanks man :thumbsup: nothing major this time, just a service, new catch can setup and a bigger vacuum box for my quads. As well as new drive shaft boots.

Dude, I have riding the Lid for about 15 years as well. Love it. Just have to drive like 2 hours to the closest decent wave :o sucks, but worth it when its on.

[EK1.6LCIV]

Theres a fair few fake ones on the net.

Real ones have distinct metal mounting brackets to the boot where as the fakes have fibreglass or hardened plastic.

Id rock a fake mugen ss sedan wing any day lol

cant even find a damaged real one :(

[Alvis]

so you sprayed the stuff on the seat.

Waited for it to soak in and wiped it out?

Did you need to soak the rag as well?

I found it worked better spraying it on the rag rather than the upholstery; but just spray enough so it makes a soap/sud and clean it from there