I'm GutterZ and I wanna go fast

[GutterStars]

Hi Guys,

Been a shadow lurker for a while now, hunting around the forum checking out build logs and gather information when I've needed it. Figured it was about time I made a post and got my own build log started.

Here's my Honda
1997 EK4 Civic
28x,xxxkms
Manuel
Unknown Starshark copy wheels in 15x7.5 at around +30 offset
195/55/15 Goodyear Eagle F1 Directionals (good all round tyre for street use)
Unknown lowered springs (roughly 30mm drop)
Unknown intake piping with K&N Air filter which was dirty as shit
Had a slight leak from the head gasket (oil)

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

http://i.imgur.com/lZY6ZMs.png

Overall it was a very clean and well presented car with only minor defects which could be fixed and worked on. I thoroughly enjoyed showing people the back end of the hatch from a set of lights and was amazed at the handling capabilities of the stock chassis and suspension given that no work had been done and several of the bushes needed replacement. One fateful night however, the oil warning light came on after V-TEC disengaged mid corner, and even though I backed off until a safe palce to pull over was found, it was already too late. More oil had leaked than I had realized and the motor had run dry, causing a knocking noise to come from the bottom end.

This is the big end bearing from #3 conrod

http://i.imgur.com/s1EETm7.jpg

So a full rebuild was then on the cards, as I wasn't going to throw in the towel on such a clean example on an EK4

http://i.imgur.com/sNmUbk8.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/pVxHf2t.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/e0Ct4gz.jpg

After a couple of months getting everything back together, I ended up with a build consisting of the following

*New*
Standard Pistons w/chrome rings
Reconditioned crankshaft
Main and big end bearings
ARP Head studs
Full gasket set including OEM spec multi layer metal head gasket
Water pump
Timing belt w/tensioner pulley
Standard flywheel (previous was TODA Racing Lightweight but had cracking and heat spots)
Clutch Industries OEM spec clutch kit
Driveshafts OEM
Fuel Filter
Charcoal canister bungs replaced with genuine Honda
V-TEC solenoid rubbers
52mm Alloy Radiator
Silicone Hose kit throughout

I will endeavor to get a shot of the new engine bay up soon, it's not quite done yet however as the rocker cover needs a repaint.

Plans for the remainder of the year are to take it off the road once rego runs out in a few weeks, and start stripping out dead weight to go racing.
- AC delete, power steering delete, taking off whatever trims I can to remain in Clubsprint class as per WTAC regulations and continue the build within those specs.
- Going the larger calipers from Prelude/Type-R with 280mm rotors up front, and most likely QFM A1RM pads all round, with DBA T3 rotors
- Coilovers I am undecided on at this point, I will see what comes up and what price point i am able to run with in coming weeks.
- Getting fully adjustable camber, toe and castor wherever possible, then weight tuning the coilovers and fine tuning the alignment to my driving style and most frequented tracks (Mallala mostly)
- Eventually getting some 15x8 or wider wheels, most likely Enkei RPF01 or something similar, with ADVAN AD08 control tyre for WTAC
- Aero mods will follow within regulations, with ducting going to my front brakes, a cold air intake box run behind the drivers side headlight etc etc


Cheers for reading, I'll update this as things happen, for now I'm waiting to recuperate some money and will begin stripping out the rear over the coming weeks :)

[DreadAngel]

Do I know you? =P

[GutterStars]

Oi you rat jerk! How have you been bud?

My old FB account is deleted and I can't seem to find you on there to add you. Hit me up buddy, I need my TODA contact back! Plus I miss you

[DreadAngel]

Wahahahahaha!!!

[IEVAQ8]

nice...
keep it upto date...

[cbauto]

subbed.

[RenzokukenJ]

Lol want to go fast but has Honda

You need polo gti my friend

[cbauto]

Lol want to go fast but has Honda

You need polo gti my friend
can you for once be friendly to the newbies.

[fn2au]

Manuel


29580

[GutterStars]

Glad someone noticed it :P
I laugh everytime I read it on a For Sale advert

[Jasemas]

Gsp is not oem for honda lol

[PJT]

Moar pix!!

[GutterStars]

Small update:

Not much in the way of modifying has happened, however my 3rd oil change has rolled around since the rebuild (2,000kms) and that's happening tomorrow on my RDO.

Last week's fluid and overall health check complete
http://i.imgur.com/Rgx17A9.jpg

The tyres on my daily ute were shagged, so the Civic has returned to hauling my ass around for work and activities
http://i.imgur.com/hJWEZZk.jpg

Then today during a quiet spell at work, I quickly got the car on the wheel alignment hoist to pull everything back into spec, when before I could even get the base readings on the screen, the power went out and the car was stuck there. Power was off for nearly 4 hours and instead of heading home at my knock off time, I waited for the power to come back on and finished the job.
Went from 1.5m toe in on rears to 0.5mm both sides and 0.2mm toe in on fronts for a bit tighter turn in when I hit corners. Downside thus far is being a bit twitchy on public roads, as the car is more likely to follow deviations and bumps, but even from the horrid weather giving drenched roads, it felt more eager when I dove into a merge lane entrance.
http://i.imgur.com/SJKcv8q.jpg

Next stop, tyres for the ute, then stripping out the interior!!

[Super-DA9]

Subslibed

[GutterStars]

So Friday night I decided to head out to the SA Honda Friday night meet, and ended up going for a wee drive with some mates. About half way down a rather infamous hills road of ours, my steering went heavy and I was unsure of the cause. Figuring a hose had busted and there wasn't much I could do on the side of the road, I continued roling to the nearest service station for some better lighting and ground to work with.

Found this:
http://i.imgur.com/69Muf52.jpg

Turns out my tensioner retaining bolt seems to not have been done up properly, and the undulating roads and bumps caused the belt to lose tension, hop off the pulley and somehow in the mess the retaining bolt dislodged itself and bounced around in my engine bay. Drove with no power steering to work the next day and home again then reattached everything nicely last night before heading out to do it all over again, glad to see I still have the ability to mess up my shit when I go hard :P

[Super-DA9]

I'm pretty certain that tensioner is for the A/C. The power steering belt is tensioned by the wing-headed bolt on the top mounting bracket for the pump. Unless you have some strange exception?

http://www.team-integra.net/images/BAEC1978-D3A7-4405-AB2D-2761DC15A96D/articles/white_rice/timingbelt/timingbelt-012.jpg

A/C tensioner:

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj311/bad_h22_ek/bracket.gif

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e57/DannyEscondio/db06b42a.jpg

[GutterStars]

Yeah all sorted bud, reattached the tensioner and got everything else reattached and running smooth before I headed out the next night. Cheers for the info though :)