The Batmobile

[beeza]

Just a couple of pages back Frankie.BC BR series coilovers.

[Frankie]

very nice choice

need to change my crap springs for some eibach ones not sure which ones to go for

[Troy]

Hey Brett give us an update now you have had the coils for a while, what's your thoughts on them now? Still good? Any issues slowly appearing?

[beeza]

Yeah good one Troy.

Been thinking a lot...lol

I've lowered the car just once since installing,so it sits lower than the pic above.I have learnt the trick is to get your LCA's,both front and rear perfectly flat,this is 'perfect alignment'.

That's what I need to do now,fine tune it.

I have been playing around with the damper and have eliminated a lot of the understeer but not all and that's what I want to do.

I can get the LCA's perfectly flat with some time by taking a photo on flat ground of the front and rear underneath including the LCA's,put it in photoshop and put a straight line acroos it,figure out if I need to go higher or lower and make the adjustment.

And after I do that I can further play with the damper settings to eliminate understeer,get it to the best I can then get a proper wheel alignment.

OR I can corner weight the car.

But say I set it up as 60/40 weight ditribution front to rear or whatever,is that the answer ya know?..

It isn't.The perfect balance i.e. eliminating under/oversteer can only be worked out by trial and error/time in the seat/tweaking things yourself/fine tuning.


I 'may' need these but I don't think so.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?131305-MFACTORY-Extended-Ball-Joints-Roll-Centre-Adjusters

U would buy these if U wanted to keep the lowered look and have your LCA's sitting flat,if U need them.Understand?

hehehe suspension...

[Tai]

Beeza you want mugen ferio rear wing for your car? lol

[beeza]

LOL Tai!

I was happy to see U had posted,I was 'Sweet,some good insight into what is best to do here' :)


But what do U think about what I wrote above:

'The perfect balance i.e. eliminating under/oversteer can only be worked out by trial and error/time in the seat/tweaking things yourself/fine tuning.'

See,I thought I could get my car corner balanced and done!

But,it ain't that easy (offcoarse) is it?

It's like this no?:

'eliminating under/oversteer can only be worked out by trial and error/time in the seat/tweaking things yourself/fine tuning'

[Troy]

Makes sense to me, it's not just an objective thing but also subjective. It comes down to one's driving style and how the connect with the car "the feel of it".

[Tai]

hahah ,

Well as you posted before trial and error is only way to perfect your car.

You cant expect ot slap on parts and hope its gonna all work out.

Every car is tuned differently as there is many parts that can differ, from the suspension used, the brand of tyres, the amount of camber set, weight of car, driving styles etc.

It's something you need to test out and figure foryouself.




LOL Tai!

I was happy to see U had posted,I was 'Sweet,some good insight into what is best to do here' :)


But what do U think about what I wrote above:

'The perfect balance i.e. eliminating under/oversteer can only be worked out by trial and error/time in the seat/tweaking things yourself/fine tuning.'

See,I thought I could get my car corner balanced and done!

But,it ain't that easy (offcoarse) is it?

It's like this no?:

'eliminating under/oversteer can only be worked out by trial and error/time in the seat/tweaking things yourself/fine tuning'

[beeza]

Fa-Sure! :)

Cheers mate! :)

[beeza]

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/dscn1025.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0555.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0574.jpg

Her name is Lola,a true Blue healer,beautiful girl!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0581.jpg

Damn Wallaby's eating da new growth on the young trees! (need to put wire mesh around it,1 1/2 metres tall)

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0709.jpg

Still doin' my tb's! done 6 cars now.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0699.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0672.jpg

Has come and gone!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0653.jpg

Beau should be buying this next week.Oh yeah,da boys are gonna have fun!! Time to start accessing the other 90% of inaccessable land on the property :)

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0649.jpg

Perfect alignment.The lca's are sitting flat

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0548.jpg

Doin' the washin'!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0487.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0491.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100e0635.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0711.jpg

[ekcoupe]

Great pics Beez:thumbsup:

[Vvvtec]

Cars are looking great guys!! I have to come out for a drive with you guys through the twisities one day!

[beeza]

Thank U,That would be sweet,fa-sure!

We worked solid on Timmy's car the last 4-5 weekends,been so much FUN.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100e0803.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0489.jpg

[Vvvtec]

Yeah? What you been doing to it?

Man that spiders creepy!!

[ekcoupe]

Cars are looking great guys!! I have to come out for a drive with you guys through the twisities one day!

For sure man, come out tomoz if you have the chance, im heading down there for the w/e again:)


Yeah? What you been doing to it?

Man that spiders creepy!!

Just fixing the car up so i can drive it daily;), needed a fair bit of tlc, but it's getting there now.

[Vvvtec]

For sure man, come out tomoz if you have the chance, im heading down there for the w/e again:)



Just fixing the car up so i can drive it daily;), needed a fair bit of tlc, but it's getting there now.

Sounds awesome man, I bet your loving the new motor :)

And id loooove to come out tomorrow but I work weekends :'(

Got holidays coming up in a few weeks though, and I'll be down FOR SURE! :D

Beez, on the 30th you should come up with Tim to the Sizzlers eat'n'meet :D

[Vvvtec]

Also, the blue recaro's look too comfy!!

[ekcoupe]

Sounds awesome man, I bet your loving the new motor :)

And id loooove to come out tomorrow but I work weekends :'(

Got holidays coming up in a few weeks though, and I'll be down FOR SURE! :D

Beez, on the 30th you should come up with Tim to the Sizzlers eat'n'meet :D

oh yeah:D

sounds good, let us know an we can cruise down there:thumbsup:

EDIT:

Also, the blue recaro's look too comfy!!

haha im loving them, best seats;)

[Mikecivic78]

We should get together for a little outing guys. Alex + Tim, new cars and all. Gotta show us your goods ;)

[ekcoupe]

We should get together for a little outing guys. Alex + Tim, new cars and all. Gotta show us your goods ;)

Sounds good Mike, let us know when you guys are keen:)

[Vvvtec]

Sounds like a plan Mike, in a couple weeks I'm going to have alot more spare time on my hands, so we will organize it for then!

[Troy]

Been thinking about hitting up the Gold Coast Meet Greet and Eat again haha, maybe can actually get more cars this time. Was heaps a fun though, laid back just chilling on the mountain. Meeting a whole bunch of people I pretty much haven't seen since.

Careful, you might motivate me to wash my car and get back into it a bit. :D

[Mikecivic78]

Been thinking about hitting up the Gold Coast Meet Greet and Eat again haha, maybe can actually get more cars this time. Was heaps a fun though, laid back just chilling on the mountain. Meeting a whole bunch of people I pretty much haven't seen since.

Careful, you might motivate me to wash my car and get back into it a bit. :D

Sounds like a good idea Troy.

[Nikki]

so...

are you hot?

[Webby_roller]

Hell yeah... group cruise down to bezzas :) im keen!!!

[Troy]

Yeah we could hit down that way a bit... Anyone want to give some plan layout ideas?

[Vvvtec]

Where is Beeza's place exactly? Is it before or after Byron? We could do a cruise through there possibly?

[ekcoupe]

Sounds good:), He lives about 5 mins from Murwillumbah, Definally gotta go around tweed valley way, best road:thumbsup:

[Vvvtec]

Sounds good:), He lives about 5 mins from Murwillumbah, Definally gotta go around tweed valley way, best road:thumbsup:

There are some amazing roads out there, and the scenery is just amazing. Can't wait for this! Hope Beeza doesn't mind haha.

[ekcoupe]

Nah its all good, Beez dosen't mind:)

[Mikecivic78]

yea Beez. let's do a meet at ur place on the weekend sometime. Sounds sweet. We could even go to Byron for lunch or something like that.

I'm sure you know some nice roads that way as well.

[Webby_roller]

ITS ON!!! last time i did this drive i was by myself.. but was an epic drive none the less :) so many good roads :)

[ekcoupe]

Sounds good guys, talked to beez, what w/e are you guys free?

[Mikecivic78]

any weekend is ok w/ me ;) Looking forward to it.

Just organised an ASR Subframe Brace, just need a new rear sway bar. Hopefully get it installed before then.

[Vvvtec]

I'll be able to get a day off on the weekend the first week of November, so two weekends from now? Like the 6/7th of November?

[ekcoupe]

cool cool, everyone keen for that idea?

[Vvvtec]

Saturday 6th of November sounds good to me :D

Me (Alex)
Mike
Tim
Luke
Troy
...?

:)

[Mikecivic78]

Saturday 6th of November sounds good to me :D

Me (Alex)
Mike
Tim
Luke
Troy
...?

:)

Sat the 6th FTW :thumbsup:

[Gio]

let's all just rock up to his without him knowing :p

[ekcoupe]

He Knows:p, you coming along Chris?

[beeza]

Ahahaha LOLZERZZZ..

That would be a nice suprise!!

I would be like,'that sounds like 10 honda's singing - SWEET!! :)

Anytime is good for me,looking forward to it!

I can show ya the farm,we can chill,then go for a cruise.

WOOT WOOT :)

[Vvvtec]

Ahahaha LOLZERZZZ..

That would be a nice suprise!!

I would be like,'that sounds like 10 honda's singing - SWEET!! :)

Anytime is good for me,looking forward to it!

I can show ya the farm,we can chill,then go for a cruise.

WOOT WOOT :)

This will be awesome! It will be a swarm of Honda's coming to see the Beez! :D

[beeza]

haha excellent man!

If it's a nice day we can go tarzan swinging into the dam!

or just go cruizin'

OR both! LOL

[Webby_roller]

Hell yeah beeza.... We will have to finally make that massive slip and slide into your dam!!! shotgun the quad for some bush bashing adventures :)

[beeza]

hehe sounds good!

I'm looking forward to it!!!

[davidvtec]

whooaaa just went through 67 pages in 4 nights ! LOL probably the most interesting thread ive ever red :) lovin your work beez ! keep it up !

[Gio]

He Knows:p, you coming along Chris?

I would like to come but have to be home at about 5 qld time.

[Gio]

Yeah and lets make a massive **** off slip and slide, **** yeahhhh

[Gio]

With a big ****ing jump at the bottom **** yeahhhhh

[Troy]

Okay I'm in. Gonna wash it this weekend to start getting it back in shape a bit.

Also put down a deposit on some new tyres, was looking at Potenzas but eventually decided on Turanzas. Not quite as good performance but a bit better mileage overall, gotta think of the budget eh.

[Vvvtec]

Okay I'm in. Gonna wash it this weekend to start getting it back in shape a bit.

Also put down a deposit on some new tyres, was looking at Potenzas but eventually decided on Turanzas. Not quite as good performance but a bit better mileage overall, gotta think of the budget eh.

Great to here! It's going to be great, looks like we will have a nice group of cars.

Going to be an awesome day!

[beeza]

whooaaa just went through 67 pages in 4 nights ! LOL probably the most interesting thread ive ever red :) lovin your work beez ! keep it up !

Thanks so much david,thank U,very inspiring!! :thumbsup:

I'm psyched too guys WOOT WOOT! :cool:

[beeza]

Lovely Lola!!!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0829.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0834.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0811.jpg

The birds nest fern does not like sun,sorry,I burnt ya bigtime!!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0842.jpg

Good thing the conifer healed :) It's a rainforest plant right?! Sun? only partial,at most.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0843.jpg

Why?

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0840.jpg

WHY?! :)

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0839.jpg

This is the sort of thing I'm doing at tafe,studying Horticulture and I LOVE IT!

I think this is just a dying fron on the scaley tree fern

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0846.jpg

Love Timmy's Interior

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0859.jpg

[Mikecivic78]

So Timmy's got a DC2 interior in his EG?

[beeza]

Dc2r :)

[ekcoupe]

EDIT: Beat me to it^^

[beeza]

hehe OH YEAH!

Been seeking much?!

Anyone read the Cassiopaea transcripts?

Anyone wish for Truth into thier lives?

Anyways,this forum is a place to discuss JUST THAT!

http://www.cassiopaea.org/forum/index.php

The Cassiopaean Transcripts had a profound affect on my consciousness,U can find them here,all on a nice pretty page,Great one Tom!

http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/vida_alien/cassiopaeans/cassiopaeans.htm

Try the 1st transcript :)

[beeza]

A snippet:

Session 98-06-13

Quote
[...]
A: Who are the first 3?
Q: Father, Son and Holy Ghost?
A: Numbers!!!
Q: (A) 1 2 3 are the first three prime numbers...
A: Yes, thank you Arkadiusz!!!! Laura is dancing around in
wonderland, meanwhile all of creation, of existence, is
contained in 1, 2, 3!!! Look for this when you are trying
to find the keys to the hidden secrets of all existence...
They dwell within. 11, 22, 33, 1/2, 1/3, 1, 2, 3, 121,
11, 111, 222, 333, and so on! Get it?!?!
Q: When you say that the secrets of all existence dwell
within 1 2 3 or variations thereof, what kind of secrets
are we talking about here?
A: All.
Q:Well, name two at the top of the list just so I know
where we are going here?
A: You can do that!
Q: Are we talking about secrets of physics?
A: Yes.
Q: Are we talking about secrets as in encoded words?
A: Yes.
Q: Are we talking about the Fibonacci series?
A: Yes.
Q: (A) Continuous fractions?
A: Yes.
Q: (A) That means all...
A: Yes.
[...]

[beeza]

F@ck I Love Truth.

Did I mention that already?

[beeza]

Taken from the forum -

"The Fibonacci sequence is a unique sequence discovered by Fibonacci. He, himself, was unaware of its greatness. The Fibonacci sequence is obtained by adding the previous two consecutive numbers. For example 3, 4, 7, 11, 18 & However, the most common Fibonacci sequence is 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144... This sequence can be found in nature everywhere.
..........
The sequence can also be seen in the number of petals a certain plant has. For example, Lilies and Irises have three petals, Buttercups, Roses, and Larkspurs all have five petals, Delphiniums have eight petals, Marigolds have thirteen petals, Black-eyed Susan s have twenty-one petals, and Pyrethrum have thirty-four petals. Seeds and leaves also portray the Fibonacci sequence. It is said that 90% of all plants follow the Fibonacci arrangements."

[beeza]

Just got my car back after a month at the smash repairs..I ran up the back of someone lol (first time :) )

That was the happiest drive eva from the smash repairers just now!!

Man,I LOVE my car!


Sorry no smashed up pics hehehe (I really didn't get one)

[Gio]

What smash repairs?

How many leaves does a bud have?

:p

[Gio]

So what day is this happening? Next Saturday?

[Mikecivic78]

Just got my car back after a month at the smash repairs..I ran up the back of someone lol (first time :) )

That was the happiest drive eva from the smash repairers just now!!

Man,I LOVE my car!



Sorry no smashed up pics hehehe (I really didn't get one)

Sorry to hear that mate. I guess these things happen. Looking forward to catching up on the 6th.

[Gio]

So where are we all going to meet in Brisbane?

[Troy]

Wish I would have put mine through the smash repairs... couldn't afford it. Still looks pretty bad if you look up close.

[Vvvtec]

So where are we all going to meet in Brisbane?

Yup Gio, next Saturday, the 6th.

Where abouts is every located up in Brisbane? I'm a Shailer Park, right near the Hyperdome..

How does Yatala BP sound for everyone? Then we can make our way down the coast to meet up with Tim and Troy? And what time is everyone keen for, early morning?

[Troy]

Ooh Yatala pies for breakfast anyone? What time do they open?

[Gio]

Im in East Brisbane. Ill meet you guys in Brisbane but suggest we cruise the back way to Murwillumbah through the mountains from currumbin oooooohhh yeah

[Vvvtec]

Sounds sweet man :D

[ekcoupe]

Im in East Brisbane. Ill meet you guys in Brisbane but suggest we cruise the back way to Murwillumbah through the mountains from currumbin oooooohhh yeah

My Car is too low for out there unfortunatly:( the headers are 50mm off the ground:p

[Gio]

Jack that shit up a bit man?

[ekcoupe]

Lol, dont have the c spanner for it unfortunatly, anyways dont want to raise it or it will look weird:p

[beeza]

Your on Fire Chris!!! LOLZERSS!!!

U can go Numinbah rd from Nerang and that road is fine,pops U out at Murbah (Murwillumbah).

Awesome drive too,just stick to the limit on weekends,the big butch chick cop that patrols that rd is BUTCH! LOL

[Gio]

Yeah lets do that, not go the lame highway way!!

Hi beeeeez

[Troy]

Was thinking of joining up at Yatala but gonna be enough driving as it is all up. What time guys? We can meet up at Oxenford BP, is very close to me and close to the highway.

[Gio]

Im okay with that man. Everyone else?

[Vvvtec]

That's the BP opposite Dreamworld isn't it? Im there, sounds good. What time you guys want to head? Early?

[Webby_roller]

Beeza.... you so crazy... cant wait to catch up again... your place is wicked to chill.... really need to make that slip'n'slide though....!!! like serial!!!

[beeza]

haha yeah,summer is just around the corner!!

Lets do it!

Hey Chris,saw ya Dad yesterday @ sunnyside mall,I was like 'GIOVANI!!' Hahahaha

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Brett, come to my Birthday bro.

Its up Brisbane way so you can crash at ours.

Pm sent!

[Gio]

haha yeah,summer is just around the corner!!

Lets do it!

Hey Chris,saw ya Dad yesterday @ sunnyside mall,I was like 'GIOVANI!!' Hahahaha

Hahaha did ya talk to him? How much is that black tarp?

Okay so Oxenford BP at 8am QLD time? (Remember NSW is an hour ahead)...Its the one on the right hand side of the highway just before wet n wild when heading south.

Does anyone want to meet me in Brisbane first?

[beeza]

I forget the outcome of that one...

I remember it being do-able and not expensive.

I think I like my bones how they are but... LOL

I just run and dive off the pier for extreme sports now-a-days,playing it smart :)

My bones are strong but I ain't stupid!

[Vvvtec]

Hahaha did ya talk to him? How much is that black tarp?

Okay so Oxenford BP at 8am QLD time? (Remember NSW is an hour ahead)...Its the one on the right hand side of the highway just before wet n wild when heading south.

Does anyone want to meet me in Brisbane first?

8am sounds good.

Pm sent.

[Mikecivic78]

Shit, u guys are real earlybirds. I might sleep in and meet up at Brett's a bit later in the morning.

[Vvvtec]

Haha was going to pm you too :P

What time would you head down? Early morning sounds like fun though!

[Mikecivic78]

Dunno man, probably leave about 10 ish so I'll make it by 12 i guess.

The missis and I... we like to have lie in on Sat.

[Vvvtec]

No worries man!

[Gio]

Come down early u wuss :p

[Troy]

That's the BP opposite Dreamworld isn't it? Im there, sounds good. What time you guys want to head? Early? No that's BP Coomera, see below.


Okay so Oxenford BP at 8am QLD time? (Remember NSW is an hour ahead)...Its the one on the right hand side of the highway just before wet n wild when heading south.This is the correct BP location. :thumbsup:


Dunno man, probably leave about 10 ish so I'll make it by 12 i guess.

The missis and I... we like to have lie in on Sat.Obviously you are missing something in your life... KIDS! Don't worry, I'm trying to bring mine. But the Mrs is not so sure, she thinks she'd rather stay at home with all of them. Not sure why but I never win those arguments. I'm trying to give her a break and plus the boys would have heaps of fun. They'd love a splash in the dam eh. :D

So 8am is early is it...? I was thinking more like 7am? Even then the sun is up pretty high!

Paid the final deposit on my tyres this morning, booked in for Tuesday morning so new tyres will have a couple of days to wear in. Sweet. Now just to win the 20 million lotto tomorrow night and I can lower it... wait I'd probably upgrade altogether heh.

[Gio]

lol.

INTERVIEWER: "What are you going to do with the 20 million?"

TROY: "Probably just lower the civic you know?"

Lol lets make it 8am at Oxenford... Vvvtec will be meeting with me before hand ~

[Troy]

Accord YO!

[Sexc86]

Love your thred mate. So diverse !

[ekcoupe]

Don't have to worry bout meeting up with me, im stayin at Brett's Friday night...

btw Mike, it's better if you go along with everyone else because its hard to find beeza's place;)

[Gio]

Okay so who wants to meet at -


Hyperdome:

Me
Vvvtec + 1

Oxenford BP:



Let me know and i'll add you so we can organise to drive down together.

[ek4-guy]

oi i miss you batman

[Vvvtec]

Well then meet Gio and I and we can cruise down as a group :D

[beeza]

Love your thred mate. So diverse !

haha yeah,thank Lyle,it's a bit of a my life with the batmobile and the places it takes me :D

Cheers mate.


oi i miss you batman

True aye Daz!

That's it,lets organise a meet up your way with SHO and everyone plus these guys WOOT WOOT!!

Honda's Galore!!

P.S. I see the dream in ya avatar there... :)

Come on Saturday Daz or anyone plese!

[Troy]

Hyperdome:

Gio
Vvvtec + 1

Oxenford BP:
Troy

[beeza]

Bring ya's swimmerzz

[Troy]

Are you kidding!! I was thinking we're going to go skinnydipping... OH SHI! Haha course I will bring them man. And a spare towel or two. And suncream. And that funky swimming shirt I got that apparently doesn't let the UV rays through. Oh man I'm such a dad. And a big wide-brim hat. I got burnt something fierce two weeks ago sitting on the go kart track waiting for the races to begin, was hella fun but got toasted. Forgot suncream. :( We sat in the pits waiting to start more than we actually raced but damn it was so good. Shaved 2 seconds off my PB!

New tyres got put on this morning, perfect timing. Gives me a few days to wear them in and get used to them. So far just from the tyre shop straight down the highway to work but man is it smooth! The steering is noticeably lighter/easier. They are Bridgestone Turanza ER300 tyres and I get a $50 Myer voucher (https://www.catalogueau.com/myer/) too!

Don't really know where this post is going anymore. :thumbsup:

So who actually knows how to get to Brett's property then, if Tim is gonna be there already? :eek:

[Gio]

I know how to get there Troy.

[Troy]

Sweet. :D

[Webby_roller]

Hyperdome:

Gio
Vvvtec + 1
Webby_roller (if i can get a new battery b4 friday)

Oxenford BP:
Troy

[Troy]

Do it.

[Vvvtec]

Hyperdome:

Gio
Vvvtec + 1
Webby_roller (if i can get a new battery b4 friday)

Oxenford BP:
Troy

You WILL get a new battery before Friday..

[Gio]

Webby roller is the best name lol

[Webby_roller]

You WILL get a new battery before Friday..


Vvvtec... im trying trust me... lol.. the battery dropped a cell so yeah, doesnt start but runs with a jump, and remember the whole getting fired thing lol... so buying one is getting quite hard with no pennies lol...

[Mikecivic78]

Vvvtec... im trying trust me... lol.. the battery dropped a cell so yeah, doesnt start but runs with a jump, and remember the whole getting fired thing lol... so buying one is getting quite hard with no pennies lol...

Some wreckers sell em cheap second hand. New batteries are exxy. Price of lead is through the roof these days.

[Vvvtec]

Try borrow some dough from your brother/parents/girlfriend =) This Saturday is going to be an epic day enjoying our cars.

Mike, your EM1 isn't black is it? Saw a really clean stock looking one today at the shops, thought it might have been yours haha.

[Webby_roller]

^^^^ just picked it up... so its cruise on bitches!!!!!

[beeza]

Sa-Weeeet Luke!!

[Mikecivic78]

Try borrow some dough from your brother/parents/girlfriend =) This Saturday is going to be an epic day enjoying our cars.

Mike, your EM1 isn't black is it? Saw a really clean stock looking one today at the shops, thought it might have been yours haha.

Nah man, it's silver, just like your 'teg. Looks stock like yours also, but it has aftermarket kicks.

[Gio]

Hey guys i'm doing Movember. Help me raise some money which will be matched dollar for dollar by where I work. h

Have a look at this thread for info!!!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?141510-Help-Raise-Funds-for-MOvember-I-shaved-off-my-dignity.-Pics-lol-(

[Troy]

Yeah I remember the silver EM1, it's nice as. :thumbsup:

Will try and remember the DSLR to take some pics, should be a good setting at the property. Not that I have any good skillz but at least they'll be in high res!

[Troy]

Question for Brett or anyone already been out there:

Any good shade areas over the dam? Any good shallows in the dam? Or both (shaded shallow bits)?

Just thinking in case I bring the boys.

[Troy]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?141616-EOI-Gold-Coast-Cruise-QLD

[ekcoupe]

Not really much shaded areas, only early in the morning.

Im keen for that gold coast cruise Troy:D

[Gio]

Troy just admit your an albino that can't swim...

[Gio]

Going to be raining on Saturday :( Hopefully it won't rain too much...

[ekcoupe]

that sucks, hopefully it will hold out

[Vvvtec]

If it's raining constantly, I reckon we should all head out to Byron after meeting at Brett's as a group, get some good food and cruise up to the lighthouse get some pictures... Or something along those lines.. Keen?

[Gio]

I won't be able to. I'll come to Bretts for a few hours then i'm going to my mother in laws for a bit. If its raining it will probably be windy on the headland too and the worst weather for taking pictures lol.

[Vvvtec]

Haha touche. Well we'll see how it goes

[Gio]

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k177/chrisgiovine/ccc.jpg

Sucks it's wet.

[Troy]

Gold Coast and Tweed Heads / Northern Rivers forecasts are the same so far:

"A few showers with possible thunder"

We could be right. Fingers crossed. Bring extra towels and your raincoats and boots. :thumbsup:

[Mikecivic78]

I need directions for Sat. Beeza hasn't replied to my PM. Where are ya?

[ekcoupe]

ill pm ya in a minute:)

[Gio]

Are you coming down with us mike or are u soft?

[Gio]

Gold Coast and Tweed Heads / Northern Rivers forecasts are the same so far:

"A few showers with possible thunder"

We could be right. Fingers crossed. Bring extra towels and your raincoats and boots. :thumbsup:

Hey Troy have you driven the route we are taking on Saturday? The screenshot I posted...

[Mikecivic78]

Are you coming down with us mike or are u soft?

No, I'm hard and I'm coming down a lill later. Deal with it.

[Gio]

Hard is. Can't cope without you... :(

[Troy]

Hey Troy have you driven the route we are taking on Saturday? The screenshot I posted...

No I haven't, looks pretty good to me! :D I'm pretty sure I know where it is, just haven't taken it before.

Thought we were going out the back of Nerang and through Numinbah Valley on Nerang-Mur'bah Road? But looks good to me either way.

[Gio]

No I haven't, looks pretty good to me! :D I'm pretty sure I know where it is, just haven't taken it before.

Thought we were going out the back of Nerang and through Numinbah Valley on Nerang-Mur'bah Road? But looks good to me either way.

Sweet. Well we are meeting at the hyperdome at 7am now. So we would be at oxenford at about 730am. Is that cool?

[ekcoupe]

Im gonna cruise down to murbah with you guys on sat:), Ill meet you guys at Currumbin somewhere?

[Gio]

Pm'd....

[Vvvtec]

Cool cool should be a good group driving down then, you Tim, Luke, myself, Gio and Troy :D

[beeza]

C ya'll 2mozza guys WOOT WOOT!!

[ekcoupe]

Meeting you guys at Hayter St. (Culdersac) at 8:00a.m. Follow Chris yo:)

[Gio]

Meeting you guys at Hayter St. (Culdersac) at 8:00a.m. Follow Chris yo:)

Hyperdome:

Gio
Vvvtec + 1
Webby_roller

Oxenford BP:
Troy

Hayter St Culdersac:

ekcoupe

[Vvvtec]

Hayters gonna hayte haha.... God damn I'm funny...

[Gio]

Photo with honda's on Hayter St!

[Troy]

7.30am is gonna be fun... Will be there! Then on to Hayters!

Brett you should come up to Tim's tonight just so you can cruise back down with us again haha!

So I'm a bit confused, the plan is to have lunch in Byron Bay yeah?

[ekcoupe]

7.30am is gonna be fun... Will be there! Then on to Hayters!

Brett you should come up to Tim's tonight just so you can cruise back down with us again haha!

So I'm a bit confused, the plan is to have lunch in Byron Bay yeah?

Lol i doubt it he would wanna come up here now, he just finished tafe...

I think were gonna play with the cars for a little while then go out for a drive around tweed valley way towards Byron, and were also going to burringbar to check out beeza's friend's dad's shop:) i think lol

[Troy]

Cool, just make sure there's enough stops to get the boys out to run around. And eat snacks. (I'm making honey sandwiches tonight to prep, haha)

[ekcoupe]

Im bringing mi-goreng yo:)

[Gio]

Honey sandwich for me troy?

[Gio]

Hey guys i have pm'd you all my number, could u please msg me asap so i have yours incase someone is running late...

[Troy]

Honey sandwich for me troy?

You asked for it so here is the list. I have been cracking since I got home to prepare for this. (Now I know why SHE is the stay-at-home all week!)

1. Quick vacuum car
2. Move chairs from Mrs car into Honda and strap in properly etc (2x)
3. Had to go do some groceries
4. Make peanut butter and honey sandwiches and other snacks all ready.
5. Pack everything up and ready to go (see below).

So here is the "everything" list to suit 5:

* Nappies
* Wipes
* Scented bags (for poo nappies)
* Spare undies/socks/shirts/shorts/jumpers
* Bib
* WATER WATER WATER!
* Snacks (as above in 4), incl. Cheese sticks, Tiny Teddy biscuits, banana, sultanas, dried strawberries and mango
* Books and Toys (if they get a bit bored in the car)
* Kiddies music CDs
* Gum Boots
* Towels
* Picnic Blanket
* Raincoats
* Teddies/Safety blankets (currently in use, will be bundled up in the morning)
* Soothing medicines
* Camera (Even charged the battery up)
* Window socks (to provide some shade and stop nasty UV rays)

I think that's it. Notice I haven't had a chance to fit in "wash my Honda" in there ha! Or pack anything for me yet!

Time to set the alarm and hit the sack!

[Vvvtec]

Your a good man Troy! :D

Should be alot of fun boys, looking forward to meeting you all!

[newpaddy3]

Hey guys, hope you like the pics, let me know what you think.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5150653508_fceca441b3_b.jpg

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http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/5150653042_aceacca626_b.jpg

[Troy]

Love the action shots...

Was heaps of fun today, I'll add mine up soon.

[Troy]

I didn't get many but these are the best I got.

Cheers

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http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk165/fpvdrif6/Murbah%20Cruise%20Nov%2011/PB063716Copy.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk165/fpvdrif6/Murbah%20Cruise%20Nov%2011/PB063719Copy.jpg

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http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk165/fpvdrif6/Murbah%20Cruise%20Nov%2011/PB063723Copy.jpg

[ekcoupe]

Nice Great shots guys:thumbsup:

[Gio]

Some cool pics!! LOL @ Hayter st :D

[Troy]

Mate check out that cute kid! Oh yeah and the Honda behind him too. :thumbsup:

Was heaps of fun guys, I thought the Accord ran pretty well overall for a stock car. Just gotta find out for sure if anything is leaking (i.e. oil or something on the exhaust episode).

[beeza]

Excellent Shots,WOW!

They look cool as,nice one!!

Had a great time,I thought the accord went well too,great cars,great times,cheers!!

[Troy]

The boys had a great time too Brett, Reuben was talking constantly about the "sore splinter" he got on his finger to mum like he was proud as. And Caleb was reading a book in the afternoon (well looking at the pictures) and there was a picture of a dog. So he was pointing to the dog and barking (cause that's what dogs do) and then he got all serious and started holding his shorts where the puppy had been chewing on his shorts, he remembered! Boys! Love 'em.

What was the puppy's name? I asked Reuben if he knew and he said no. Then he goes "I know, I think we'll call it Hinnie!" Don't know where that came from but that's what we're calling it anyway. :thumbsup:

I think of it like this. If I didn't have 50kg of boys/seats/"the list", and had stripped my interior a bit to reduce weight, and had sporty suspension on there. Then instead of being "just" behind you all I would have been "just" ahead of you all. :p

[beeza]

hahaha,just ahead aye... :)

That's great Troy,come ova anytime mate!

The pup's name is Woody hehe

He's pretty cute,especially when he's trying to get up the 2 big steps into the house,he worked it out yesterday but,he stretches out as far as he can on the one above then wiggles/pulls his body up,so cute!

[Vvvtec]

thanks heaps Brett for letting us come round and showing us your place! It's beautiful out that!! And mate, your car rips! One very quick EK sedan brother!

Troy your car went extremely well! I doubt that exhaust issue is anything big, still think it was just a plastic wrapper or something you picked up on the way. But the B series is a force to be reckoned with, and you'll find I never really got to stretch the legs on mine ;)

So good to meet all of you!

[beeza]

hahaha da B!!

Thanks so much,that's really nice to hear,my car is going the best it's gone,all that's needed is a tune and I might be up (near) there with the B!

:)

[Vvvtec]

Easily! It's a wonderful sounding car too I must add :) infact nothing beats the sound of 5 Hondas buzzing past the trees :D

[Gio]

B series is not match for drifting d's

[Vvvtec]

Haha Tim had a moment at one point, back stepped out looked awesome :D

[Troy]

Troy your car went extremely well! I doubt that exhaust issue is anything big, still think it was just a plastic wrapper or something you picked up on the way. But the B series is a force to be reckoned with, and you'll find I never really got to stretch the legs on mine ;)

I hope you're right but all the same I'll get under there and give it a full degrease, then after a few days I'll pop in to my dad's and see what we can find (any leaks etc) just to be sure.

If you didn't get a chance to wind it out a bit you need a more versatile car, we had plenty of opportunity! Or is that just excuses...!!!

Did I mention I had the aircon on the whole day?

[beeza]

LOL!!^^


Easily! It's a wonderful sounding car too I must add :) infact nothing beats the sound of 5 Hondas buzzing past the trees :D

Hey,thanks Pat!!

[newpaddy3]

Haha, I'm Pat.

But the car does sound mad, and considering it's an auto it goes REALLY well.

Was an awesome day, glad the rain held off too.

Stupid weather people getting me worried. Pfft, what losers.

[ekcoupe]

Haha Tim had a moment at one point, back stepped out looked awesome :D

Haha yeah, No meat on the pads made me do that:p but i saved myself lol

[Vvvtec]

I hope you're right but all the same I'll get under there and give it a full degrease, then after a few days I'll pop in to my dad's and see what we can find (any leaks etc) just to be sure.

If you didn't get a chance to wind it out a bit you need a more versatile car, we had plenty of opportunity! Or is that just excuses..!!!
Did I mention I had the aircon on the whole day?

Haha didn't need to :P

[pablos8]

I can't believe this is still in the intro section LOL!

[Troy]

So Tim you need some more brake pads, is that it?

[ekcoupe]

So Tim you need some more brake pads, is that it?

Yep Badly lol, but i have to order the willwood ones from the us.

[Troy]

Hurry up and do it so you don't freak me out like that again. :thumbsup:

[ekcoupe]

Hurry up and do it so you don't freak me out like that again. :thumbsup:

Haha i should be getting them next week, just hope the shipping doesn't take too long...

[beeza]

Whoops,got ya's mixed up lol :)

Love those photo's,AWESOME!!

[Troy]

Shame I didn't get Woody in there, he was a little champ! Lola's such a great dog, boys were a bit unsure but she was just beautiful with them. Such a great temperament for young kids. :thumbsup:

Tim dare I ask how much $$$ the Willwood pads are worth? :eek:

[ekcoupe]

EDIT: Whoops it's beeza,I'm on Timmy's account lol (at Timmy's house atm :) )

Isn't she aye :) She posseses the true spirit!

Woody has a great personality too,he's already building up accross the chest.He's just 5 weeks old.

I'll get a pic of him :)

Thanks Troy!!

[egSi]

tittes Brett. looks good.

why dont u donate to my movember cause you tight bastard! :p

[Troy]

Well it's tough you know, gotta make sure the Honda expenses are covered aye.

Brett, you heard of logout button? :D

[beeza]

tittes Brett. looks good.

why dont u donate to my movember cause you tight bastard! :p

Hi Ya Buddy!

Ya got it in one,I'm just a TAFE student now,takin' it easy,learnin bout' plants,pests n' shiz

I hope ya keepin' ya mind in tact out there? :)


Well it's tough you know, gotta make sure the Honda expenses are covered aye.

Brett, you heard of logout button? :D

hehe.didn't check it,doh!

[ekcoupe]

Tim dare I ask how much $$$ the Willwood pads are worth? :eek:

There $140.00 for street/racing pads

[Troy]

Is that for a set of 4? For some reason it doesn't sound as bad as I thought.

Will be sweet once you get them eh.

[ekcoupe]

yeah its for a set of 4, there actually 90, its just the postage, i just found some on ebay for 110 including postage too here, which sounds good:)

[beeza]

Does sounds cheap as aye.

God TAFE is boring as hell 2day.

Chemicals then lay paving,somebody shoot me!!

[Vvvtec]

Haha Brett, you never know when your going to have to lay those pavers!! :P

[Troy]

You can also just spray chemicals later, it doesn't really matter. Or you don't even need chemicals, they are bad for the environment.

[Alexx]

nice rolling shots newpaddy!

looks like a fun day was had by all :thumbsup:

[newpaddy3]

Cheers man.

Yeah was mad, those roads out there are just amazing, like seriously, best winding roads, incredible scenery, enough said.

Should do it again in a few months.

[beeza]

You can also just spray chemicals later, it doesn't really matter. Or you don't even need chemicals, they are bad for the environment.

This is the thing,it's,

Horticulture - In today world
"Dealing with the problems"

In monocultures where U have just a crop of 1 type/thing,which is how food is 'mass produced' in today's world,ya gonna have problem's because U have taken away the balance BIGTIME.

I want to work on a permaculture/organic farm but not much money in that area YET.


Cheers man.

Yeah was mad, those roads out there are just amazing, like seriously, best winding roads, incredible scenery, enough said.

Should do it again in a few months.

Come down soon then brudda!

There's more great roads/drives to do!

I had a mad drive home yesterday from TAFE,took the longer windy way hehehe,I know 4 fun as ways to get back from tafe now haha

But next year I will be going to Wollongbar tafe to do cert 3 in Hort,so new roads to explore!! 70 k's there,70 back,twice a week WOOHOO.

[beeza]

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/Lola1.jpg

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My new front end

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_0961.jpg

Woody!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1002.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1007.jpg

Ducklings!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1004.jpg

Woody crashed in my home on a rainy day :)

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1012.jpg

3/4 width alternator belt,done the same for the p/s too (not in this shot).Less parastatic drag.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1016.jpg

Great so far!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1018.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1019.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1021.jpg

[beeza]

Love this shot,this was the one I took when I was on the phone to ya Timmy!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1023.jpg

Then I turned around and da moon was dere' :)

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1024.jpg

Tom's daughter Bec (Rebecca)

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1057.jpg

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Mistle toe,Damn look at that paracidic thang! Full alien like!

Can U see it,there's the branch,only a single branch that was from the original tree,the rest is mistle toe,more than likely it was spread by a bird who has put the seed or small plant on there and it has paracitised the tree and is living paracidically off that tree!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1082.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1083.jpg

A closer view,where it originally paracitised on.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1086.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1089.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100e1022.jpg

I took this shot a month ago,the springs have 'settled' since then and the car is'throw able' into the corners now,OH YEAH.

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100e1029.jpg

[Vvvtec]

Woody!!! Love that little guy :D

[Mikecivic78]

Never seen that Nulon street and track.

Where'd u get it and any good? Why that viscosity? I use Nulon fully Synth 10w40, been using it since I got the Em1.

[beeza]

Woody!!! Love that little guy :D

haha yeah,he's so cool aye.

A true spirit in a dog's body!! :)


Never seen that Nulon street and track.

Where'd u get it and any good? Why that viscosity? I use Nulon fully Synth 10w40, been using it since I got the Em1.

From Auto 1,Yes it's excellent! Highly recommend it.

Not sure of the viscosity rating,the bottle is at home atm..

Great stuff!!

[Temp3st]

Haha no homo but that dog is super cute

[Tai]

You're using 15-50 in your civic?!?!!?!?!?!?!!

[beeza]

^^ Yes! Why not tai?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

A because U asked for it photo!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1119.jpg

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1114.jpg

His colours coming through!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1116.jpg

[beeza]

Tai is that no good,ya got me worried? :)

[Temp3st]

JDM Dog ftw :P

[Alexx]

Thats very thick beez, the only reason Id be using that is if your motor is already burning a thinner viscosity. A preventative measure if you will.

[Tai]

Tai is that no good,ya got me worried? :)



Its terrible !

Majority of people use 0-40, 5-30 10-40 for NA 4 cylinder.

What you are using is way too thick.

I use Castrol Edge 5-30 for my civic as its only a D series, but for my Type R I use Castrol Edge 0-40

You're engine will be running more sluggish also with that thickness.

http://www.civicforums.com/forums/79-forced-induction-swaps/100988-oil-weight-use.html

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?130835-whats-better-Nulon-5w-40-nulon-5w-30-or-castrol-edge-5w-30&highlight=engine+oil+civic

[beeza]

JDM Dog ftw :P

haha yeah,soooo cool!! We could have him as a mascot haha

I'm hopeless with oil's Alexx,guess I just never learnt...lol...too thick aye,damn.I heard a 'clunk' in the engine when i turned it off this morning,U know that sound older cars can make when U turn them off? just once 'clunk',I had never heard that before and it got me wondering why,maybe it's the oil then?

Damn,it feels sooo thin in the bottle,like real easy to swish around in the bottle...

Thanks guys!!

[beeza]

Thanks Tai,gotcha!! :)

[beeza]

btw what oil are U using,I had been using motul 5W-40 8100 x-cess for 3 yrs...but I wanted to try NULON,just didn't know which one,cheers mate!

[Mikecivic78]

You're using 15-50 in your civic?!?!!?!?!?!?!!

That's what I meant by "why the viscosity?"

I use Nulon 10w 40 like I said, it's ideal for the Civic, and about $10 per litre.

[Tai]

http://www.upmpg.com/tech_articles/motoroil_viscosity/

[beeza]

Thanks tai,great link!

I just some 10W-40 Nulon,6L for $66.

I need to make myself a bit clearer too...When i first put the oil in I filled it 1cm below the full mark and felt good,I topped it upto the full mark and it didn't feel as good BUT up high the car is more reponsive.I won't change it just yet! Maybe a case of getting the levels right (but doubt it!) :)

Here's a lil' vid of the oil,tell me what U think please!! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULwdzwPjm6k

Commando stylez

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1122.jpg

Woody is fully deaf too.He was either born like it or it was that MASSIVE tick that was on him that done it!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy25/beeza4/100_1129.jpg

[beeza]

I swapped in the 10-40.Car runs much better!

U know when the FITV fouls up,the car surges? It was doing that with the thicker oil.

Thanks again!

I did always wanna run some oil through it just for 500 k's or so to clean it out,swapped the filter too! :)

[Tai]

yeah if you havent flushed the oil properly, do an early oil change at around 3000-4000kms.

IT is not recommended to run mixed engine oil ratings.

Also a good oil filter is reocmmended each change, OEM has never had any probs.

[beeza]

Cheers Tai,car is much better! :)

[Troy]

Nice pics Brett, love the boat in the dam! That must have been a good effort. Waterski much? :D

Interesting about the oils too. Thanks for the link, skimmed through it and will definitely read it properly some time. Just hit 231000 tonight and is due for a change.

[beeza]

Cheers Troy,WOW 231k's! I just hit 150k's in mine :)

[Tai]

Friend has a d series with 400,000 + kms on it lol

[Troy]

Yeah man, every car has it's own history eh! I think actually that's about 15000 I've put on this car now since I've had it.

She still pulls strong for a stocker. Only thing is I'm chasing the most minor of radiator coolant leaks, it only shows up when I've been VTECing hard for a bit, it'll drop a few drops (literally) on the road. If I drive like a granny everything is perfect. I'm thinking I might have to get Red Devil Radiators to give it a good pressure test and it will eventually show up for them, see if they can pinpoint it and fix it up. My dad helped me tighten all the clamps we could find but it's still doing it and he's overseas at the moment.

New tyres seem to be getting better and better, had to go to the shop last night in the rain, and I can definitely feel the difference around round-a-bouts in the wet, even when I wasn't pushing it very hard at all.

[Vvvtec]

Thought about getting a nice intake setup Troy? It's worth it, even just for the sound alone :)

[Troy]

Sure! Care to donate to my cause? Cause three kids = money spent on food, nappies, and not enough left for bills. :(

;)

[Vvvtec]

Haha I think you'll need the nappy when you hear your crossover with a sweet CAI =P

[Mikecivic78]

What engine does the CD5 vti have? H22a? C27 V6?

[Vvvtec]

F22 isn't it? Or an F series of some sort?

[Mikecivic78]

If it's an F series, keep it stock IMO. Not worth it for minimal gains.

H22a or C27 is another story. I'd like to try driving an Accord with a V6 C27a.

Actually if I could justify the spend, I'd be driving a V8. Rego/fuel/insurance all add up unfortunately.

[Gio]

Troys car is d-series lol

[Vvvtec]

If only it was the F22 from the USDM S2000 :D

[newpaddy3]

The F22C was also released in Japan, and had a decrease in power from 247bhp to 239bhp compared to the F20C, the redline was also reduced by 1000rpm because it had a longer rod to stroke ratio.

[Vvvtec]

Lol. I'd be happy with 239 ponies.

[Mikecivic78]

http://i55.tinypic.com/34jdcu8.jpg
This the family man's Type R. I've seen these on the track vs ITR and they got owned, but would still be a nice car.

[Troy]

Troys car is d-series lol

F22B1 I believe, something like 109 kilowatts. It doesn't say in the book but I remember researching it one time. Definitely not D series!

It is 2.2L SOHC w/ VTEC yo!

EDIT: Unless I'm really, really wrong! Which is very rare (but has happened once).

[newpaddy3]

They have a compression ratio of 8.8!!

Did someone say turbo?

[Troy]

Hum... really? Might need some thinner gaskets yo!

Where did you find that out? I'm always looking for the proper specs for my car, doesn't seem to be a definitive source and web pages vary.

[newpaddy3]

Wikipedia lol.

The F series SOHC has the second best flowing head out of the Honda engines, it only comes second to the S2000 engine.

Check this video out for NA SOHC F series action!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Mpgmy9LhZA&feature=player_embedded

[Vvvtec]

Wikipedia lol.

The F series SOHC has the second best flowing head out of the Honda engines, it only comes second to the S2000 engine.



Which is also F series ;)

[beeza]

Gotta be stoked with THAT Troy!

[Troy]

Haha awesome! Might need to try and convince the Mrs that I need to get a "service" done at Bisimoto Engineering... :)

[Mikecivic78]

EK9 rear sway bar went into the car on Monday. Talk about bang for buck!

[Vvvtec]

So it makes a big difference? I'm just about to get a DC2r sway bay for the teg, jdmyard has eveything for $350

[Mikecivic78]

For sure Alex. It makes your cornering so much better. Check this article: http://autospeed.com/cms/A_2359/article.html

[Mikecivic78]

I noticed you mentioned 350 for the swaybar kit. Don't forget that you need an ASR subframe brace -that's another 270. You absolutely need it, otherwise ur subframe will get ****ed.

[Vvvtec]

Thanks Mike! I'll read though that article after work tonight.

Yeah I was doing some reading before about it, ASR is an absolute must!

[Vvvtec]

And what's next on the list? Coils? Buddyclub N+ next up for me!

[Mikecivic78]

Full exhaust is next, I'll think about springs/dampers later. ATM she's handling well with the sway bars, it's time for more power.

[Troy]

More power? But you haven't finished with handling yet! Have you stripped out unnecessary weight??!!

It's definitely the way to go in my opinion, Brett's car is a classic example. Very nice attention to detail in the handling department, it is the standout attraction that makes me love his car so much. More than the performance, more than the looks (although they both are important and Brett's car has ++ in both those areas as well). And more than the automatic gearbox as well. :D

Once handling is 100% improved, then you also have the added benefit of knowing that you can throw whatever performance it will take at it. As opposed to big grunt V8 engines with supercharger, it is too much power and the car can't handle corners all that well anyway. Takes the fun out of it in my opinion. Fast in corners > fast in straight line.

[Vvvtec]

So true Troy!

And sounds good Mike. Full exhaust will give you good top end Vtec power

[Mikecivic78]

I disagree Troy, the car handles pretty well. It's a VTi-R not a CXi. It has CTR front and rear sway bars and firmer springs rates than EK1. While most dudes slam their car immediately, I don't subscribe to that.

And a supercharged v8 with a good suspension setup can be nice in the twisties believe me. You think V8 supercars don't handle well? I get your point though, it's just a bad analogy.

The B16a needs a bit more go, and a full exhaust will cost me less than half that of decent springs and dampers (not to mention bushes). It could really use the extra 10-15 or so HP.

Also I'm up in the air about whether or not I'll get a better car next year. Springs and dampers are harder to install/uninstall, so they are more difficult to part out of the car upon sale time compared to an exhaust.

[Troy]

I was not meaning the V8 supercars, I was meaning the average Aussie with some Falco-dore and supercharged the thing without going all out on suspension first!

But don't mind me, I was just sharing some love for the BAT!

[Mikecivic78]

No worries Troy ;)

I do wanna get a bang for buck power mod 1st.

Springs and dampers are definitely a good idea for the future.

Actually Ive been thinking Koni yellows and some decent springs, I've just realised they can be had for about less than 1200 all up.

[Vvvtec]

I'm sure if you keep an eye out you can find yourself a decent set of coilovers second hand, for about the same price.

[Mikecivic78]

I wouldn't buy coilovers for that price. Problem is I value ride comfort. Good dampers and springs can get nice handling without compromising comfort too much. It's my daily car remember.

Cheap coilovers (unlike expensive $3K+ ones) are HARSH, no matter how you adjust them! I've had 1st hand experience with my mate's cars. It would make life very uncomfortable on Brissies crap streets and roads. Cheap coilover are good for the track, but shit for daily driving.

When you install ur coilovers, you'll know what I mean. Your missus will whinge from a sore arse LOL.

Maybe you can get cheap coilovers that don't rattle your bones, but I am yet to find them. That's my experience and what I've heard from others anyway.

Mike ;)

[beeza]

Thanks Troy,that's a really nice thing to say!

I want to corner balance it now,then it should be Awesome.U can throw it round corners now but on lefts at the track it slides out a bit.It needs corner balancing to fix that I reckon.

What do U guys think?

It's feels like the extra weight of me,the driver is causing this..

[Mikecivic78]

How much is corner balance? I heard it's a bit exxy :S

[Troy]

You just wait until I'm in the passenger seat! Then you'll notice problems! All 100kg of my fat arse... Need to do some exercise eh!

[Gio]

Put some bags of cement in the passenger seat