Chris B
23-02-2012, 11:53 PM
Ello folks.
Ive been an avid browser of your forums for a few months now. I came across them whilst surfing for a DIY on replacing interior carpet! I could not join due to not having a decent email addy so got my sky one sorted especially for you ;)
I own a '96 EJ9 (1.4) Civic Hatch in Dark Amethyst Pearl.
The car itself is in moderate condition and over the last couple of years i have been rebuilding it.
So far i have had to do the following, on a budget, and most was from scrapyard:
Full replacement interior.
Full front end replacement (was in a smash) along with suspension
New exhaust system, japspeed straight-through, although have only fitted the backbox and mid section. Still looking for a new mani and downpipe.
New braking system.
Still to do:
Replace suspension/dampers with new items.
Mucho body work, front end doesnt line up properly (see if beeza can solve this one :p)
New rear bumper.
Few dings and scrapes needing knocked out or filled! then resprayed.
Newer engine with lower miles.
Braidied brake/clutch lines.
Main problem im trying to solve is i am getting poor fuel econemy, i have black sooty deposits on plugs and exhaust tip. I believe this is because im running rich for whatever reason. Getting a few more sensors over the week and we'll see what its like.
If there is no improvement im putting iot down to the age/mileage of the engine.
Car is OTR atm due to a sheared balljoint, luckily i had just gone over a speedbump and was only just moving in no more, so no real damage, except for the driveshaft that was pulled out along with it :(
So on a go slow atm :)
But wanted to say hi and just say it is an awsome forum you have, we have a few in the UK but full of timewasters posting idiotic and pointless comments to get theyre posts up.
I will post pics when i have more time :)
Keep up the good work.
Chris
Ive been an avid browser of your forums for a few months now. I came across them whilst surfing for a DIY on replacing interior carpet! I could not join due to not having a decent email addy so got my sky one sorted especially for you ;)
I own a '96 EJ9 (1.4) Civic Hatch in Dark Amethyst Pearl.
The car itself is in moderate condition and over the last couple of years i have been rebuilding it.
So far i have had to do the following, on a budget, and most was from scrapyard:
Full replacement interior.
Full front end replacement (was in a smash) along with suspension
New exhaust system, japspeed straight-through, although have only fitted the backbox and mid section. Still looking for a new mani and downpipe.
New braking system.
Still to do:
Replace suspension/dampers with new items.
Mucho body work, front end doesnt line up properly (see if beeza can solve this one :p)
New rear bumper.
Few dings and scrapes needing knocked out or filled! then resprayed.
Newer engine with lower miles.
Braidied brake/clutch lines.
Main problem im trying to solve is i am getting poor fuel econemy, i have black sooty deposits on plugs and exhaust tip. I believe this is because im running rich for whatever reason. Getting a few more sensors over the week and we'll see what its like.
If there is no improvement im putting iot down to the age/mileage of the engine.
Car is OTR atm due to a sheared balljoint, luckily i had just gone over a speedbump and was only just moving in no more, so no real damage, except for the driveshaft that was pulled out along with it :(
So on a go slow atm :)
But wanted to say hi and just say it is an awsome forum you have, we have a few in the UK but full of timewasters posting idiotic and pointless comments to get theyre posts up.
I will post pics when i have more time :)
Keep up the good work.
Chris