[CL9] - [Recently Purchased EURO]

[schonda]

Hi Everyone,

Here are the pics of my new EURO standard. 2004 Model, done 99k's when I bought it 3 months ago now done 110k's.

Just serviced wth new genuine air filter, flushed with royal purple 5W-30, NGK Platinum Iridium plugs, some blue coloured oil filter hahahaha...

I also added in leather black head rests to match my black interior (cloth). Just got the whole car waxed.

You guys wanna post your recently bought CL9's too???

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/697/eurotop.th.jpg (http://img688.imageshack.us/i/eurotop.jpg/)

http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/2782/eurofront.th.jpg (http://img2.imageshack.us/i/eurofront.jpg/)

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/581/eurorear.th.jpg (http://img214.imageshack.us/i/eurorear.jpg/)

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/9371/euroback.th.jpg (http://img408.imageshack.us/i/euroback.jpg/)

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/6724/eurofullside.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/i/eurofullside.jpg/)

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/6138/euroside.th.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/i/euroside.jpg/)

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2571/euroback2.th.jpg (http://img526.imageshack.us/i/euroback2.jpg/)

[Xplodin]

niceeeeee..

any mod plans?

[schonda]

hahaha thank you. I will investigate and figure what ill do to it by sticking to these forums but this is my list that i go to bed n dream about:

1. New Tires - Bridgestone RE040 or RE050A or RE001 or Michilen P7 whatever is good...
2. My mate said he'd sell me the 17" sport alloys from his luxury euro for $400 im thinkin about it.
3. Side Skirts, front and rear and boot lip
4. New brakes, maybe new shocks as I feel the ride should be a bit better
5. HID Lighting, interior white lighting
6. better speakers, even though they thump quite well now.
7. Not sure whether to get Euro R front or Mugen front, I don't wanna lose the honda logo yet love the Mugen metal thing in the middle. Maybe keep the logo and put mugen on the side of it?

As for all the sport mods or engine mods i need to learn A LOT more before i engage in that,

[schonda]

Sometimes I think just keep it stock haha...

Oh yeah i forgot: Fog lights!

[npcan2]

And another one is caught into modding on Ozhonda.. lol

Congrats on the purchase! my mate has a Mugen front lip for sale, and I have a New Euro r grille for sale. PM me for details if you want

[iLlusion10]

I reckon:

1) Tyres - RE040 are overpriced and aren't very good..get RE001's - I'm picking some up next week. Advance Tyres in Richmond have them on sale..RE050A's apparently are the best but seem a bit expensive though!
2) I reckon they'll make it look a lot better..for $400 you can't go wrong =)
3) Might be pricey..go the euro r kit =)
5) I did a HID retrofit as well, H1 are the size you're looking for, the OEM halogen projectors aren't too bad and provide a relatively good cut off- not as good as OEM HID projectors but can't complain

Anddd..don't bother with foglights, cost way too much for what you get and I barely use them...

Imo first bang for buck is a whiteline rear sway bar (18mm) - really transforms the car handling! best $200 I've spent

[Xplodin]

hahaha thank you. I will investigate and figure what ill do to it by sticking to these forums but this is my list that i go to bed n dream about:

1. New Tires - Bridgestone RE040 or RE050A or RE001 or Michilen P7 whatever is good...
2. My mate said he'd sell me the 17" sport alloys from his luxury euro for $400 im thinkin about it.
3. Side Skirts, front and rear and boot lip
4. New brakes, maybe new shocks as I feel the ride should be a bit better
5. HID Lighting, interior white lighting
6. better speakers, even though they thump quite well now.
7. Not sure whether to get Euro R front or Mugen front, I don't wanna lose the honda logo yet love the Mugen metal thing in the middle. Maybe keep the logo and put mugen on the side of it?

As for all the sport mods or engine mods i need to learn A LOT more before i engage in that,

1) New tyres, the RE001 are really a bang for buck but depends what profile you get. I've got FN2R 18" which are 40 profile and i've travelled 30k on them and i now need replacement. at 350-410 a pop it aint cheap.

2) If i were you just stick to the 17" sport alloy they look nice and aggressive enough and you wont be spending as much as me on tyres. I think it comes to about 240 - 270 a pop.

3) Just get the Euro R kit. Nice and clean!

4) Depends on what you plan to do with the car. If its heavy breaking and spirited driving get aftermarket brakes. If just daily driving just get the OEM its good enough, if you get aftermarket make sure the compound is the same as OEM otherwise you start chewing through your rotors.

4i) Shocks are a good upgrade. Once again depend what what you want to do with the car. If a daily, get shocks and springs. something like Koni Yellow's or Bilstein with Eibach Springs. I've got the Bilstein and Eibach set up and i LOVE IT! Smooth Ride but stiffer when needed. Also ask Tony1234 his got the same setup. Otherwise Coilovers if you plan to track the car. But b ready to spend $$$ to get some decent Coils... none of these D2's rubbish or even Tein SS's

5) HID's are good.... OEM is even better... Now that the CL9 are older you should look around wreckers for OEM HID headlights.. might be a few extra $$$ but well worth it and it look stock so u wont get trouble from the pigs.... But saying that in the past when i had HIDs in my reflector at 6000k i never got trouble.

6) Remember that better speakers is more weight... you can go all out and get a line converter and then amp up your new better speaker... yes it would sound good but really its not a home theatre your enjoying your movie on. Just get an iPod connector.... i recommend USASPEC PA15HON. Plug n play on the euro stereo. and u can still use ur steering wheel controls.

7) Thats ur choice buddy... i Like the Euro R look.

8) Oh one last thing that makes you enjoy your car when you drive is a Cold Air In Take... anything will do... and wait till 6K Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhh LOL love it!

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e172/Xplodin/EuroR.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e172/Xplodin/DSC_60551.jpg


I reckon:

1) Tyres - RE040 are overpriced and aren't very good..get RE001's - I'm picking some up next week. Advance Tyres in Richmond have them on sale..RE050A's apparently are the best but seem a bit expensive though!
2) I reckon they'll make it look a lot better..for $400 you can't go wrong =)
3) Might be pricey..go the euro r kit =)
5) I did a HID retrofit as well, H1 are the size you're looking for, the OEM halogen projectors aren't too bad and provide a relatively good cut off- not as good as OEM HID projectors but can't complain

Anddd..don't bother with foglights, cost way too much for what you get and I barely use them...

Imo first bang for buck is a whiteline rear sway bar (18mm) - really transforms the car handling! best $200 I've spent

1) RE040 aren't that shit. RE001 are shit in the wet like really shit. RE050 are the best for wet weather but the compound is much softer and will not last you as long as your RE001. As i said above Bang for Buck.

Nothing wrong with fogs.. Just get the Kits from Ebay... cheap as... i have my fog lights on all the time... i dun care if i get pulled over cos i'll just turn them off.

anyways all the Above is My 2c worth... at the end of the day its up to you.

[felixd]

pm me for good 17 tyres :) cheers

[iLlusion10]

1) RE040 aren't that shit. RE001 are shit in the wet like really shit. RE050 are the best for wet weather but the compound is much softer and will not last you as long as your RE001. As i said above Bang for Buck.

Nothing wrong with fogs.. Just get the Kits from Ebay... cheap as... i have my fog lights on all the time... i dun care if i get pulled over cos i'll just turn them off.

anyways all the Above is My 2c worth... at the end of the day its up to you.

Agree with you there on the RE040's, sorry let me clarify, their not that decent bang for buck compared to RE001s.

I personlly would rather spend the $200-300 on fogs on a CAI/Swaybar =)

[migoreng]

Just serviced wth new genuine air filter, flushed with royal purple 5W-30, NGK Platinum Iridium plugs, some blue coloured oil filter hahahaha...


lol genuine Honda oil filter is blue..

[natnat]

............Nothing wrong with fogs.. Just get the Kits from Ebay... cheap as... i have my fog lights on all the time... i dun care if i get pulled over cos i'll just turn them off.

anyways all the Above is My 2c worth... at the end of the day its up to you.

VIC is so goooooddd :)

In NSW use of fog lights in non adverse weather will cost you 2 demerit points and just $86

Rule 218-1 (a) Use fog light when not permitted 2 $86

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/downloads/0810_demerits_general.pdf

[SuperCOW]

Vic the same a mate got done for foglights
But it depends on the cop some are lazy to pull u over

[sangyz]

pm me for a euro r kit :).

PS. Congratz :)

[schonda]

i LOVE IT! Smooth Ride but stiffer when needed So is it as smooth as stock suspension? How much am i lookin at for a new set of your setup for example?

Your euro is perfect, are they the type r civic wheels? I saw another euro r with a red honda badge and i like it.

I also like the euro's that have the shading visor on the side windows, the sleek agresseive looking ones not the standard ones.

And are your lower kits OEM ones or euro r ones?

CAI would be great for a lower sound that does not give you a headache. Wish i had the sunroof though, not willing to go custom for that though.

By the way what wipers do everyone use here? I like the wipers that are on the current model civic, they look aerodynamic and solid was wondering if they fit the euro?

My wheels are 205/55/16 so i hope if i upgrade that the ride quality doesn't get much worse. I hate big thumps makes me feel like im in an older car.

[iLlusion10]

So is it as smooth as stock suspension? How much am i lookin at for a new set of your setup for example?

Your euro is perfect, are they the type r civic wheels? I saw another euro r with a red honda badge and i like it.

I also like the euro's that have the shading visor on the side windows, the sleek agresseive looking ones not the standard ones.

And are your lower kits OEM ones or euro r ones?

CAI would be great for a lower sound that does not give you a headache. Wish i had the sunroof though, not willing to go custom for that though.

By the way what wipers do everyone use here? I like the wipers that are on the current model civic, they look aerodynamic and solid was wondering if they fit the euro?

My wheels are 205/55/16 so i hope if i upgrade that the ride quality doesn't get much worse. I hate big thumps makes me feel like im in an older car.

I think the 2005+ models had the "one piece wipers" which is the same as the current model civics. that's the one i've got anyway.

[schonda]

I think the 2005+ models had the "one piece wipers" which is the same as the current model civics. that's the one i've got anyway.

great thanks ill get some in my next service after i use up these aftermarket ones.

[Xplodin]

So is it as smooth as stock suspension? How much am i lookin at for a new set of your setup for example?

Your euro is perfect, are they the type r civic wheels? I saw another euro r with a red honda badge and i like it.

I also like the euro's that have the shading visor on the side windows, the sleek agresseive looking ones not the standard ones.

And are your lower kits OEM ones or euro r ones?

CAI would be great for a lower sound that does not give you a headache. Wish i had the sunroof though, not willing to go custom for that though.

By the way what wipers do everyone use here? I like the wipers that are on the current model civic, they look aerodynamic and solid was wondering if they fit the euro?

My wheels are 205/55/16 so i hope if i upgrade that the ride quality doesn't get much worse. I hate big thumps makes me feel like im in an older car.

Yeah They are the Civic Type R Wheels... As i said be prepared to fork out heaps on tyres... My Bridgestone RE001 set me back 1500k inc alignment for front and rears. Where as my mate has 16"s and he only forks out about 600-700 bucks...

The Suss set up should set you back about 1200k Its alittle bit stiffer than stock but if your up in sydney its great cos of the shit roads you have. PM Tony1234 his got the same setup and thats who i asked before i got mine.

The slimline window visors are Mugen i'm sure you can either get them at heel toe or even JDM concept as a trader on here.

Yeah my whole Kit is a Euro R kit. Front lip which needs to be resprayed atm, Side Skirts and rear skirt all Euro R.

For the CAI check this out... This was taken inside the car and plese dont bag about the shift timing cos i know its crap... but its more for the sound than anything else.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIr9jqZwnoI

Oh one last thing if you want to upgrade to the 18" Civic Type R then be prepared for big $$$ for tyre replacement and fuel consumption to go up... they weigh alot more than the stock rims

[natnat]

also the FN2R stock tyres are only rated at 88. The Euro requires 91 minimum, just in case if you get into trouble with the law and insurance company (they could dispute your claim because of your illegal tyre rating!).

[tony1234]

Yeah They are the Civic Type R Wheels... As i said be prepared to fork out heaps on tyres... My Bridgestone RE001 set me back 1500k inc alignment for front and rears. Where as my mate has 16"s and he only forks out about 600-700 bucks...

The Suss set up should set you back about 1200k Its alittle bit stiffer than stock but if your up in sydney its great cos of the shit roads you have. PM Tony1234 his got the same setup and thats who i asked before i got mine.

The slimline window visors are Mugen i'm sure you can either get them at heel toe or even JDM concept as a trader on here.

Yeah my whole Kit is a Euro R kit. Front lip which needs to be resprayed atm, Side Skirts and rear skirt all Euro R.

For the CAI check this out... This was taken inside the car and plese dont bag about the shift timing cos i know its crap... but its more for the sound than anything else.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIr9jqZwnoI

Oh one last thing if you want to upgrade to the 18" Civic Type R then be prepared for big $$$ for tyre replacement and fuel consumption to go up... they weigh alot more than the stock rims

+1 for bilstein/eibach setup.This is the best setup for a street driven Euro bar none including coilovers.

[npcan2]

Buddyclub N+ Coilovers ftw! :D
also +1 for crazy tyre prices for FN2R rims! :(

[natnat]

or you can go with Kumho KU31 in 225 40 18 for around $150 each, x4 = $600.

RE001 costs around $350 for 225 40 18.

in the end, it depends on what you want, quality vs budget :)

[Xplodin]

Quality... i will never cheap out on Tyres been there done that and almost dyed.

[white_ep3_civic]

1) RE040 aren't that shit. RE001 are shit in the wet like really shit. RE050 are the best for wet weather but the compound is much softer and will not last you as long as your RE001. As i said above Bang

RE050 is softer the RE001? my RE001's only lasted me 12 months and that was looking after them. As for a budget cold air intake I took out my air resignators and it sounds the same as an injen CAI and it costs nothing

[schonda]

How do you take out your air resonators? What do they do? And what negative effects are there when taking them out (if any)?

I don't think injen CAI adds a lot more power (correct me if im wrong)

[white_ep3_civic]

It the same steps as installing a CAI pull off the front bar and there are 2 black boxes sitting on the left hand side of the car all they do is make the car quiet. I had a injen but sold it. The sound is exactly the same. I reckon Maybe 5kw from an injen.

[aaronng]

Different sound I reckon. The Injen sounds clearer and more metallic. It growls too. With just the resonator removed, the volume is just louder and for my car, there was an irritating resonance hum at about 4000 rpm!

[white_ep3_civic]

Yeh the injen is slightly different but I can justify payin $500 for the better sound and a couple of kw. But if you have the money then go injen.