Your Mods To 2006-2011 FD Civics [Archive] - Page 19

rene

21-07-2009, 09:51 AM

Hi Peeps

I have asked Aestmod before, the fender cost that much because they have to buy that parts from Honda, but if you want to ship your own "original fender" and they could do it way cheaper than 750, if my memories serves me right around 250.

By the way does anyone know anything about car insurance? I have just got mine insured with all the mods I have with the car. During the phone call I keep asking them, should accident occur what happened with my kits? do you guys will buy a brand new one? if so do you guys have any limits? to my surprise they told me yes there's a limit which 25% of your agreed valued price of 25600 = 6400!! wow say hello to Mugen RR body kits!!

This to good to be true but is real?

ryanc

21-07-2009, 11:21 AM

but how much is the policy?

Fung

21-07-2009, 02:46 PM

1st....which car insurance you with
2nd....are you sure you wanna crack yer FD for the RR kit ><"

liquid23

21-07-2009, 07:05 PM

$250 is cheap but the shipping costs will probably be the same price haha. so if $200 send over and $200 send back $250 to do = $650 might as well get a new fender.

I ask for a quote with Famous Motor Insurance. Agreed price is $30k with all my mods which is about half the price of the agreed price. They will only cover 1k of audio which is crap cause my freaking amp is 4 times the price already. Few months before i did an online quote with them i got asking price of $40k. Premium of $1600-1700. Basic, Theft excess of $1000, age excess $500

black8thgen

21-07-2009, 08:46 PM

ur amp costs 4k? holy shit

liquid23

21-07-2009, 09:11 PM

haha erm yes, i have a Audison Thesis Quattro and getting Thesis Uno which is another 4k along with other things...

I'm going to ask Just Car for a quote and see what i can get.

ekdez

21-07-2009, 09:23 PM

prob not the best to broadcast everything you have on this forums.. might make your car a target for theft ...

ANYHOW...

j's titanium exhuast is on =]
rawr!

aero

21-07-2009, 09:54 PM

awesome, let's steal it!

get some clips of the exhaust ekdez! would like to hear it.

ekdez

21-07-2009, 10:00 PM

its pretty nice =]
i will get clips and pictures tomorrow. =]
really busy with uni atm LOL..
fking spent another $400 on text books.. anyone know how we can claim that back for tax?

black8thgen

21-07-2009, 10:20 PM

WTF.. wouldnt mind 400 bucks to use on the fd hehe.

damn nice.. i want a js exhaust =[.. hahah man cant wait for the clips. does the titanium tip look sexayyy

hondar

21-07-2009, 10:21 PM

someone should know by know js release stainless steel version of the js exhaust.

they are axle back only. bolt on to center pipe

http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/images/jdmconcept/products/137-352-C304-D1-60R.jpg

in stock now, civic fd1 muffler
http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/index.php?option=com_jdm&p=detail&vid=31&cid=137 (http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/index.php?option=com_jdm&p=detail&vid=31&cid=137)

ekdez

21-07-2009, 10:32 PM

hondar

21-07-2009, 10:39 PM

hey leo! yeah i knew they made the stainless version =]

btw, thanks for my titanium 60rs! loving it.

fyi, im not sure if you know this already, but when you sell your stainless steel version of the muffler, by the looks of the hangers from the picture you just provided. they look to be and should be perfect fit on for the fd1. so you can tell your clients that =]

the pipe looks a bit small tho :| is it 60 mm?

hi

glad you are loving it :D... the titanium material produces diffferent note...

also this one, it is the common stainless steel. i dont know what it is but they just weigh 3.4kg only.

they are perfect fit for fd1/fd2...

pipe i reckon is perfect at 60mm, it looks small but it is not :D

black8thgen

21-07-2009, 10:49 PM

60mm is bit more than 2 inches isnt it? isnt the titanium piping 3 inch? correct me if im wrong =/, i jus remember reading this somewhere haha

ekdez

21-07-2009, 10:55 PM

hi

glad you are loving it :D... the titanium material produces diffferent note...

also this one, it is the common stainless steel. i dont know what it is but they just weigh 3.4kg only.

they are perfect fit for fd1/fd2...

pipe i reckon is perfect at 60mm, it looks small but it is not :D

yeah the titanium note is real nice. its raspy rather then droney! =]
and the muffler of the stainless is almost as heavy as my whole system LOL..

yeah the hangers look like direct 100% fit for fd1.. just thought ill let u know =]

and nah back8thgen, the titanium version is only 60mm. its JDM 2" 1/4

ekdez

21-07-2009, 11:03 PM

i think i need an intake to get the best sound from the j's!

wondering what to get..

injen, fujuta, or get an sri..... sighs!

hondar

21-07-2009, 11:18 PM

i think i need an intake to get the best sound from the j's!

wondering what to get..

injen, fujuta, or get an sri..... sighs!

too bad js dont make one... sigh

but if i were you, i will go for fujita.. price wise cheaper than injen and i think is best bang for bucks

black8thgen

21-07-2009, 11:35 PM

get an sri! haha i want an sri too, just for a good kick of responsiveness and air flow.

btw dez did you feel any loss in responsiveness or power with the exhaust? (i forgot is it only an axel back or is it cat back?) or did you feel gains?

Stig

22-07-2009, 12:24 AM

any pics of the stainless steel j's exhaust on a fd1? for that price im tempted

hondar

22-07-2009, 10:48 AM

any pics of the stainless steel j's exhaust on a fd1? for that price im tempted

i dont think anyone has them yet. this item is only available in early july this month.

muffler comes with silencer too.

postage is about $20 to melbourne

black8thgen

22-07-2009, 10:54 AM

would the titanium system provide like any gains in power or responsiveness?

ekdez

22-07-2009, 11:02 AM

stock exhaust system was around 15-20kg's
titanium exhaust system was 4kg's
so weight wise its lighter..

also im being honest here.. i believe the acceleration (responsiveness) is improved! so power gains yay! plus j's says it give proven race gains so i'd believe them LOL
like i dont get that stutter (drive wire lag thingo) between gear shifts like i used to :|
sounds odd but its yet to happen.

mm with an intake i reckon my car will be quicker to accelerate then it was before =] and yes leo, i wish j's made one LOL!! wish there was some headers on the australian market too!

edmbranch

22-07-2009, 11:08 AM

hahaha someone's a happy fella.. :thumbsup:

black8thgen

22-07-2009, 11:14 AM

hahaha damn if only money was not an issue hey, everyone would be sporting a js exhaust hahaha.

ahhh i really want an intake, anyone got recommendations for an SRI? don't really wanna go with the simota because of the issues it has with engine light and stalling =/..

btw what parts of my car would i void by using an SRI? would the whole engine be voided? or have i already done that with my muffler.

ekdez

22-07-2009, 11:16 AM

exhaust is only an outlet for the engine.
i think intake voids your engine LOL!

wheels voids brakes and suspension..

black8thgen

22-07-2009, 11:39 AM

damn. oh well.. what could go wrong with the engine hey =P. dez tell us which intake u decide to go for =D. im craving some more acceleration lol.

JOhnnyFD

22-07-2009, 11:44 AM

Cai ftw!

black8thgen

22-07-2009, 11:52 AM

which cai hav ya got johnny? its such a hassle if i want the injen cai cos i need the rbc intake manifold =.=.. stupid fd2 lol

ekdez

22-07-2009, 11:53 AM

his got injen.

JOhnnyFD

22-07-2009, 11:54 AM

thats right.. that would suck
touche.. been readin up on me hey dez??.. ive got da injen.. its great

u may wanna check out the fujita cai for fd2 but i dont think they have em for the jdm fd2 K20Z2 engine as they mostly supply intakes for the american civics (R18A and the Si engine)

fujita is a break off company from injen (as i have read).. but injen has got the MR technology patent which fujita doesnt have

rene

22-07-2009, 11:57 AM

1st....which car insurance you with
2nd....are you sure you wanna crack yer FD for the RR kit ><"

1. Car insured with AAAMI, costing me 1056 for a year (bonnet, kits, vlip and my rims!)
2. Crack my FD for RR kit not really but crack my current kits for RR hell yea :) to pull this out I need awesome driving skills - to which i dont have :( - soo i am just hoping someone will stupidly enough to hit my car.

black8thgen

22-07-2009, 12:15 PM

ahhhhh, does anyone know how much the rbc intake manifold would cost? geeze what a hassle hey, i think i'll just settle for an SRI then haha.

Fung

22-07-2009, 02:52 PM

1. Car insured with AAAMI, costing me 1056 for a year (bonnet, kits, vlip and my rims!)
2. Crack my FD for RR kit not really but crack my current kits for RR hell yea :) to pull this out I need awesome driving skills - to which i dont have :( - soo i am just hoping someone will stupidly enough to hit my car.

i dunno abt NRMA, coz my car is stock

but i dun mind if i win the lotto

Stig

22-07-2009, 03:02 PM

lol if someone buys my set of euro lux rims and perhaps my ep3r rims ill consider getting that j's racing exhaust... $$ yo!

.k.

22-07-2009, 03:03 PM

how much for the euro lux or the ep3 rims? what colour are the ep3's? ^_^

Stig

22-07-2009, 03:37 PM

throw me an offer for either. euro rims come with 225/45/17 re050 and ep3r rims come with 215/45/17 toyo t1r. the colour of the ep3r rims are n/a atm, still sanding them down, havent thought of what colour to spray them yet. hope i get them done before the fd meet! be shweet

.k.

22-07-2009, 04:01 PM

lol no idea how much they're worth i was just asking.. not trying 2 lead u on just trying to gauge how much they are worth as originally i was gonna look for euro lux.. gonna use my dc5 ones for a while then sell and upgrade so yeah i'll let u know =]

Stig

22-07-2009, 04:26 PM

LOL fair enuf, grab some nkb elite 8's ;P

liquid23

22-07-2009, 05:34 PM

just called Just Car, spoke to some bloke and we were chatting about our cars and that he wanted to do the same mods as me but he had a R33 he got my Premium to $1321 with the Excess of $2550 (includes age excess, vehicle excess, another driver excess, basic excess), Theft excess of $1450, then somehow got cut off the line.
Called up straight again and this women said my premium would be $1898 with the same excess =/ and she said that my carbon bonnet wouldn't be covered, if it is damage it would be replaced with just a normal one.

anyone got other good insurance company?

ekdez

22-07-2009, 06:24 PM

nrma gold membership ;)
registered in my mums name, im registered driver, all mod's, legal height (10cm).

only $1004 for full comprehensive insurance on my car. just paid it last week.

edit: excess of $500 on all

liquid23

22-07-2009, 08:14 PM

yeah NRMA doesn't do perth.
not many insurance companies here. All the big ones don't cover mods if your under 25. I guess my only choice is Just Car or Famous Motor Insurance

hondar

22-07-2009, 08:37 PM

yeah NRMA doesn't do perth.
not many insurance companies here. All the big ones don't cover mods if your under 25. I guess my only choice is Just Car or Famous Motor Insurance

have you tried shannon?

liquid23

22-07-2009, 09:21 PM

yup i called them up today, you have to be full car enthusiast to be with them. like doing track, auto shows, racing, drags etc
their partner is Just Cars

hondar

22-07-2009, 10:20 PM

yup i called them up today, you have to be full car enthusiast to be with them. like doing track, auto shows, racing, drags etc
their partner is Just Cars

depending what mods you done... if i were you, i rather keep the money inside an account specific for your car need instead of giving them to insurance company.

if you need repairs etc.. just withdraw them. even better the money can grow interest when you put in the bank.

i dont insured my car with just car , shannon etc...for the modified car. i insured with gio for normal car rate. whatever difference if i were to insured them with shannon etc.. i just put in the bank and withdraw them if i need repair.

but this strategy may not work for you if you are quote equally expensive for both normal insurance company and so called for modified insurance company. does this strategy makes sense?

cos at the end of day what i am afraid of is my car get stolen. other than that, i am a careful driver and it work out cheaper than giving my money to insurance company which i almost never make a claim.

my 2 cents

xenfacta

23-07-2009, 02:35 PM

exhaust is only an outlet for the engine.
i think intake voids your engine LOL!

wheels voids brakes and suspension..

not sure about the engine mods, but i was told that wheels would only void warranty if they requried an engineer's certificate. ie if you went the standard 2 inches up, no problem. Honda hasnt hassled me about it yet...

liquid23

23-07-2009, 10:33 PM

depending what mods you done... if i were you, i rather keep the money inside an account specific for your car need instead of giving them to insurance company.

if you need repairs etc.. just withdraw them. even better the money can grow interest when you put in the bank.

i dont insured my car with just car , shannon etc...for the modified car. i insured with gio for normal car rate. whatever difference if i were to insured them with shannon etc.. i just put in the bank and withdraw them if i need repair.

but this strategy may not work for you if you are quote equally expensive for both normal insurance company and so called for modified insurance company. does this strategy makes sense?

cos at the end of day what i am afraid of is my car get stolen. other than that, i am a careful driver and it work out cheaper than giving my money to insurance company which i almost never make a claim.

my 2 cents

yeah i understand but my parents still wants me to get an insurance no matter what. they are paying for my insurance though. Parents were saying that if the person that hit u doesn't have insurance and u didn't either it is up to you to chase them and prove that they are wrong. They can easily deny it and then you would have to go through court n stuff, a lot of hassles. If your insure the insurance company will chase after them n u would have to worry about it. The other party can also declare not to pay for the damages and they will just get a fine from the cops or something, not sure on that entirely just what parents said.
Both quote from famous motor insurance and Just car are roughly the same not sure about the excess though.

If you insure your car for normal car rate then in the case of an accident wouldn't u not get anything because u didn't tell them about the added modifications you have put on the car?
If you don't make a claim then you would get the highest no claim bonus of 60% so the premium isn't that much right?

ej20i

24-07-2009, 10:05 AM

for IVAN
i just fixed my simota air intake...ive been driving for more than a day now and no engine light is on.
what i did was i got a muffler centre to weld a "nipple" on the intake pipe and re-route the vaccum hose to it
i'll show u
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_0030.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_0031.jpg

and i replace the filter with K&N since the simota is so big it sucks too much air for our fd

black8thgen

24-07-2009, 10:50 AM

NICE! it worked! hahah, ahh the blue simota filter looked nicer tim hahaha =D. but glad its all working good now =].

ej20i

24-07-2009, 11:09 AM

tis too...but im not stalling anymore!!!YAY!!!!no engine light as well!!!

JaCe

24-07-2009, 11:33 AM

Were u getting fault lights Tim?

.k.

24-07-2009, 11:33 AM

hey tim, glad its allw orking well for ya now! what coils r u running btw? ur car looked awsome when it was dumped lol

hondar

24-07-2009, 11:33 AM

yeah i understand but my parents still wants me to get an insurance no matter what. they are paying for my insurance though. Parents were saying that if the person that hit u doesn't have insurance and u didn't either it is up to you to chase them and prove that they are wrong. They can easily deny it and then you would have to go through court n stuff, a lot of hassles. If your insure the insurance company will chase after them n u would have to worry about it. The other party can also declare not to pay for the damages and they will just get a fine from the cops or something, not sure on that entirely just what parents said.
Both quote from famous motor insurance and Just car are roughly the same not sure about the excess though.

If you insure your car for normal car rate then in the case of an accident wouldn't u not get anything because u didn't tell them about the added modifications you have put on the car?
If you don't make a claim then you would get the highest no claim bonus of 60% so the premium isn't that much right?

i get my car insured with GIO. i told them i have certain things like lowered sussy etc. but as more mods added, like wheels etc, the premium increases, so i decided to insure them as if they were stock

it doesnt mean that i cannot claim on the insurance if something happen. i just dont insure the extra stuff. it just makes the insurance cheaper but i still covered if somone hit me or i hit someone.

my civic on the other hand is different. i only covered to third party only ie i hit someone, insurance pay for the other car and i pay my own repair

cos of insurance of my civic and cu2 is the same. but my civic is old car. so it is not worth it and better of putting the saving on comprehensive for my own repair.

in both instance i still use insurance but just minimise the cost. different level and different strategy.

as i mention this strategy may not work for all people depending on your own factor, element of risk etc and i am a very careful driver.

ekdez

24-07-2009, 11:49 AM

i am a very careful driver.

same.

ive never hit anyone or anything. never open doors onto anyone or anything
so far, 3 ladies have hit me. and all have had to pay for damages.

does that say something about women drivers :o haha

p.s. i got some new photos of my exhaust plus some clips =]
i just gotta find my card reader.. then ill upload

ej20i

24-07-2009, 11:59 AM

umm b.k. told me that my car was running lean so too much air...and im on d2..

black8thgen

24-07-2009, 12:18 PM

so are u still running lean now? or did the hose fix that all up? =D

ej20i

24-07-2009, 01:50 PM

all fix now!!!YAY

black8thgen

24-07-2009, 02:02 PM

ohhh. YAY. this is tempting me so much noww hahaha

ekdez

24-07-2009, 04:55 PM

washed my car today. took a couple of pictures.. only gonna show you one till i lower it completely =]

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/371/img1054g.jpg

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4923/img1058w.jpg

black8thgen

24-07-2009, 05:00 PM

its so pretty ... haha. soudn clip!!!!!!!1

ekdez

24-07-2009, 05:07 PM

my digi camera doesnt have the best mic on it.. but ill up load one soon enuf LOL
i took like 5 clips.. ill choose the best one.. should i upload on youtube?

black8thgen

24-07-2009, 05:22 PM

ohh fair enough.

haha yeah youtube it then link us here =D. btw what clearance have you got from the front lip to the ground? nice looking wheel gap haha

ekdez

24-07-2009, 05:48 PM

MVI_1060.AVI
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mm...?

black8thgen

24-07-2009, 05:53 PM

UHHHHHHM =/.... refresh? =D

aero

24-07-2009, 06:26 PM

umm b.k. told me that my car was running lean so too much air...and im on d2..

this has probably been asked before, but how is the ride on the d2 coils? just jap sell them cheap.
im sure a lot of ppl have heard a lot of bad things about them, but i've also heard that d2 are making them better??
any problems or complaints with them so far? is ur gf ok with the ride comfort :p

FallenAngel

24-07-2009, 07:41 PM

The old D2's have alot of bad things about them, but the new revised ones (current) are perfectly fine.

IMO, they are great since i had no problems with them. The ride comfort isn't too bad as the dampers are adjustable to how soft/hard you want your ride.

liquid23

24-07-2009, 10:57 PM

i get my car insured with GIO. i told them i have certain things like lowered sussy etc. but as more mods added, like wheels etc, the premium increases, so i decided to insure them as if they were stock

it doesnt mean that i cannot claim on the insurance if something happen. i just dont insure the extra stuff. it just makes the insurance cheaper but i still covered if somone hit me or i hit someone.

my civic on the other hand is different. i only covered to third party only ie i hit someone, insurance pay for the other car and i pay my own repair

cos of insurance of my civic and cu2 is the same. but my civic is old car. so it is not worth it and better of putting the saving on comprehensive for my own repair.

in both instance i still use insurance but just minimise the cost. different level and different strategy.

as i mention this strategy may not work for all people depending on your own factor, element of risk etc and i am a very careful driver.

ah icic.
If you have mods that aren't road legal like my carbon bonnet if someone hits you and your bonnet is damage, does it get repaired to the original condition? i.e. no carbon bonnet or the other person's insurance will replace everything as what you had on your car?
because Just Car won't insure my carbon bonnet but with everything else.

Alot of people say Just Car will insure anyone but when you do get into an accident that is your fault they try their best to get out of it saying what you have is illegal and stuff to screw you over.

Also if you hit someone and you drive your car back and say your car has open air filters which are illegal and you change it back to normal and then claim the insurance is that like possible even though it is cheating the system lol. Not that i would do that :p just if that is possible to do haha

black8thgen

25-07-2009, 04:06 PM

anyone know the size of our FD front and rear speakers? 6" or 6.5"?

ej20i

25-07-2009, 05:46 PM

the ride comfort TBH is WAY better than when i was on kings
and i havent had any problems with them apart from the squeeking from the fronts but its tolerable and u get used to it after like a week or so

hondar

25-07-2009, 05:47 PM

ah icic.
If you have mods that aren't road legal like my carbon bonnet if someone hits you and your bonnet is damage, does it get repaired to the original condition? i.e. no carbon bonnet or the other person's insurance will replace everything as what you had on your car?
because Just Car won't insure my carbon bonnet but with everything else.

Alot of people say Just Car will insure anyone but when you do get into an accident that is your fault they try their best to get out of it saying what you have is illegal and stuff to screw you over.

Also if you hit someone and you drive your car back and say your car has open air filters which are illegal and you change it back to normal and then claim the insurance is that like possible even though it is cheating the system lol. Not that i would do that :p just if that is possible to do haha

i am referring to mods that insurance are willing to cover but i decided not to cover them.

obviously if cf bonnet they are not willing to cover then dont put one :D

anyway most insurance company will try to get away not to pay you. thats why sometimes i think insurance company is like a crook. they take your money away and when you needed them, they disown you.

i only have comprehensive insurance for primary reason to insure against being stolen and drive very carefully so that i dont get into any accidents.

.k.

25-07-2009, 06:19 PM

lol wtf they make a squeaking noise? anyone else with d2's on their fd n have same prob? wouldn't that be replaced by warranty or something?

ej20i

25-07-2009, 07:55 PM

i cant be screwed taking it out again!!!!umm apparently according to fallen that when i installed it i forgot to play around with the shock...he had the same prob but he can be bothered to unintsall and resend it...i cbf
LOL!

black8thgen

25-07-2009, 07:59 PM

hahaha, cbf... just get tanabes! hahaha =].

BTW tim man what size speakers do our cars use. 6" or 6.5"?

ej20i

25-07-2009, 08:01 PM

i think its a 6"
im buying new splits for mine upfront soon and i'll let u know

black8thgen

26-07-2009, 10:12 PM

ohh ok haha nice, btw tim man u able to come on msn now?! =D.

Ivan_Y

26-07-2009, 11:54 PM

for IVAN
i just fixed my simota air intake...ive been driving for more than a day now and no engine light is on.
what i did was i got a muffler centre to weld a "nipple" on the intake pipe and re-route the vaccum hose to it
i'll show u

and i replace the filter with K&N since the simota is so big it sucks too much air for our fd

good work man! :thumbsup: hows now? no engine light shows? so the main problem is the air breather yea, not the filter.

ekdez

27-07-2009, 11:01 AM

is there any problems with the injen intake?
like engine lights, stalling etc...?

.k.

27-07-2009, 11:17 AM

ekdez what r u doing son?! get those pics and clip of ur zorst up asap! haha

ekdez

27-07-2009, 11:26 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLuTUpsyTH4

obviously it sounds better in real life..
but here is the vid clip taken off my digi cam..

Wayne

27-07-2009, 02:07 PM

wow.. is that j's racing? for FD2 or FD1? sound nice.. =)

me_kevinly

27-07-2009, 02:36 PM

new/old mod...

back to Skunk 2 springs
rolling on Work t1s
work blue nuts

Stig

27-07-2009, 02:50 PM

^ pics or ban

me_kevinly

27-07-2009, 02:55 PM

no pic LOL
saving it for next meet LOL

aero

27-07-2009, 04:32 PM

those are gangster wheels man! how much and what are the specs???

curtis265

27-07-2009, 04:42 PM

lol numberplate hiding is fun

me_kevinly

27-07-2009, 05:02 PM

those are gangster wheels man! how much and what are the specs???

hmm... i assume that qu is for me

if so..
19 x 8 front
19 x 9 rear ! ;)

rk 86 wa

27-07-2009, 05:14 PM

yup i called them up today, you have to be full car enthusiast to be with them. like doing track, auto shows, racing, drags etc
their partner is Just Cars

Try calling sgio,

I have full comp with them covering:

kit
coilovers
seat
rims
intake

im 23 with reasonable history and pay 410$ premium and 600$ or so excess.

black8thgen

27-07-2009, 06:44 PM

fkn mean sound dez!!!

ekdez

27-07-2009, 07:08 PM

thanks yo!
i cant wait till injen is on then ill sound clip again!

black8thgen

27-07-2009, 07:36 PM

farkkk you.. im so jealous =[.

any power gains with the js system btw?

sKy.xD

27-07-2009, 08:47 PM

Very nice exhaust, has a good tone to it :thumbsup:.

I hope it gave you some gains, as I'm very interested hehe. I need some more power to lug my car audio around. Though being illegal on my P plates keeps holding me back grrr :(

ekdez

27-07-2009, 08:53 PM

you can feel a VAST improvement in acceleration at 3000 rpm's all the way to redline. promise! it was worth it!

Wayne

27-07-2009, 09:39 PM

ekdez skipped my question.. =(

sKy.xD

27-07-2009, 09:46 PM

Its for the fd1 Wayne im pretty sure :confused:

ekdez

27-07-2009, 10:06 PM

yeah fd1. 08 vti-L
stock intake, stock headers, custom made 60 stainless steel extension for b pipe + full j's titanium 60rs. :thumbsup:

black8thgen

27-07-2009, 10:19 PM

argh cant get over the hot note, once u get ur intake ull have the acceleration off the start all the way to redline.. hectik! hahaha, how much did it cost ya btw?! kinda interested in doing it a bit later

sKy.xD

27-07-2009, 10:30 PM

Would also love to know the cost ekdez.

Btw anyone know of any headers available? I read awhile back someone having headers but don't remember if it was a custom or not gah

hondar

27-07-2009, 10:35 PM

Would also love to know the cost ekdez.

Btw anyone know of any headers available? I read awhile back someone having headers but don't remember if it was a custom or not gah

1795 for catback

js make specially for fd1 now

black8thgen

27-07-2009, 10:49 PM

ahh pricey, what about for fd2? same system would fit or need a whole different one? =/

hondar

27-07-2009, 10:56 PM

ahh pricey, what about for fd2? same system would fit or need a whole different one? =/

different system i think. not sure.

pricey - not really. for titanium exhaust. they are very cheap. cheapest around any titanium muffler sold.

some exhaust is not even full titanium. this one is 100% titanium from end to end.

but i am not denying that this muffler will be out of budget for 90% of the people

thats why js make steel version muffler only at 585.00

ekdez

27-07-2009, 10:59 PM

price for the cat back was JDMconcepts price. lol
the bpipe extention + install of system was $280 for stainless.. all bolt on no shit chop and change welding jobs. =]

there are headers but they are in the US.. :( i want some.

hondar

27-07-2009, 11:03 PM

ekdez

27-07-2009, 11:08 PM

you like the sound it puts out leo?

liquid23

27-07-2009, 11:45 PM

different system i think. not sure.

pricey - not really. for titanium exhaust. they are very cheap. cheapest around any titanium muffler sold.

some exhaust is not even full titanium. this one is 100% titanium from end to end.

but i am not denying that this muffler will be out of budget for 90% of the people

thats why js make steel version muffler only at 585.00

is there one for FD2? i am looking for a full titanium cat back exhaust but i want one on each side.

black8thgen

28-07-2009, 10:40 AM

leo do u reckon u can get a system for the fd2?

ej20i

28-07-2009, 01:27 PM

good work man! :thumbsup: hows now? no engine light shows? so the main problem is the air breather yea, not the filter.

yea man, it was the breather.. now the engine works a beauty. no engine light

Fung

28-07-2009, 09:39 PM

i remembered you guys were talkin abt fenders in some part of this forum or this thread

jst wondering whos actually getting them?
are they 100% fit for our FDs? its a rather large piecce to replace though

i checked out jspec
their's look alright
http://www.jspec.com.sg/product_img/icon420090703011220RR%20sdie%20hole%202%20.JPG

anybody got any ideas and interests?

*no intentions in group buy or advertising, just general interest of the product and discussion*

liquid23

28-07-2009, 09:52 PM

how much is jspec? i am going to buy from AESTMOD SGD$950 + SGD$300 shipping = ~AU$1k

black8thgen

28-07-2009, 10:08 PM

shit thats expensivee yo... i need a job =[

liquid23

28-07-2009, 10:30 PM

haha yeah it is expensive but if you were to buy the original part from honda it would cost the same.

along with the fender i'm buying carbon exterior door handles, carbon engine cover, carbon radiator cover, carbon scuff plate, carbon outside door trim the chrome part that is stuck on our doors.

... no i don't have an obsession with carbon fiber >.<

black8thgen

28-07-2009, 11:07 PM

yes u do........ hahaha. how much is all of that anyway? kinda interested in carbon door trip and handles =D.

liquid23

28-07-2009, 11:24 PM

erm door trims on the outside is SGD$450 i think, the handles are SGD$750. This is buying the original part from honda and then doing it. If you send your original part there it is cheaper but i figure it would be the same price sending it back and forth. maybe not for the door handle but i would like to drive my car haha. think it takes a week or more depends how long it takes to get there. EMS shipping should get there in 2-3 days

black8thgen

28-07-2009, 11:26 PM

ohhh shit, that is a bit above my budget atm.. haha damn =[. get some pics when u install it all! looking forward to seeing it haha =D

ekdez

29-07-2009, 12:07 AM

cosmetic mods ftw.!

ekdez

29-07-2009, 12:22 AM

cracker
Banned

anyone see that lol?

curtis265

29-07-2009, 12:29 AM

He always disappears doesn't he!

Fung

29-07-2009, 01:57 AM

cosmetic mods ftw.!

its just expectations from men

car and woman

Wayne

29-07-2009, 01:54 PM

anyone in melbourne know where can tint 20% VLT dark tint? i know is illegal but u guys know where can do it?

ej20i

29-07-2009, 05:21 PM

anyone here know how to get in contact with DMX?i want to get the Mugen door sills...or anyone knows where to get it at his price??($100) as i remembered

ekdez

29-07-2009, 05:25 PM

mm i wanted those a while back..

camber kit goes in on friday yay!
then im gonna be slammin jammin finallllyyyy!! LOL

gonna make sure there is no gap on the front, so it will be flush with top of tire.
and the rear might do the same as well.. might tuck some tire.. not rim tho.. thats too hectic..

or should i go wedge look ... mmm.... whats your thoughts peeps!..

also ej20, try contact him via hondatech.

Fung

29-07-2009, 05:49 PM

anyone here know where to get the boot glove and handbrake glove? (i remember it was $100 a set)

liquid23

29-07-2009, 06:10 PM

anyone here know how to get in contact with DMX?i want to get the Mugen door sills...or anyone knows where to get it at his price??($100) as i remembered

i contacted him on this website and he replies so he is still there. i asked him about that 1 wk ago. it is in stock and ready for delivery.

pmed you his contact, hope you can get him

ej20i

29-07-2009, 06:21 PM

whats his website again?!

sKy.xD

29-07-2009, 06:38 PM

Why doesn't he come on here anymore?

liquid23

29-07-2009, 06:44 PM

whats his website again?!

pmed website

Wayne

29-07-2009, 06:59 PM

anyone in melbourne know where can tint 20% VLT dark tint? i know is illegal but u guys know where can do it?

bump:wave:

edmbranch

29-07-2009, 07:11 PM

liquid23! pm me the site as well! ta..

Fung

29-07-2009, 09:18 PM

it might be a FAQ....

but, its illegal to have yer fog lights with blue/purpleish HIDs right ???

black8thgen

29-07-2009, 09:30 PM

thats illegal for normal headlights anyway im pretty sure..

Fung

29-07-2009, 11:35 PM

yar i know, but i was thinking to get some bluish lookin fog light

FallenAngel

30-07-2009, 11:16 AM

bump:wave:

If you were in NSW i could help ya :)

rene

30-07-2009, 04:00 PM

rene

30-07-2009, 04:04 PM

it might be a FAQ....

but, its illegal to have yer fog lights with blue/purpleish HIDs right ???

blue/purple is fine but the usage of foglights on clear sky are illegal.

blue/purple headlights is fine but it will attracts copers to pull you over during breath testing. Mine got pulled over nearly everytime.

liquid23

30-07-2009, 06:18 PM

You are possesed by Carbon fibre evil spirit!

P.S. there is FD carbon fibre door too..

haha yes i think so. very costly thing >.<
yeah i know about the doors but its $1600!! and it would look awkward on a silver car haha

blue/purple is fine but the usage of foglights on clear sky are illegal.

blue/purple headlights is fine but it will attracts copers to pull you over during breath testing. Mine got pulled over nearly everytime.

you only get blue/purple headlights if its 8k or above HIDs. my 6k is still a white light ^^

Fung

30-07-2009, 08:55 PM

liquid wants to modify his cars like Mugen RR?

ktvin09

31-07-2009, 12:15 AM

Guys how much I'm looking at to get a pair of projector headlight for the FD1? I'm sure I saw it on the street someone must have it :P

liquid23

31-07-2009, 12:43 AM

liquid wants to modify his cars like Mugen RR?

haha i could i the law allows me but it is illegal to have car fiber exterior parts

oh on the insurance i'm goin with SGIO for $1062, covers everything that is road legal, choose own repairer, unlimited windscreen cover etc. =)

Wayne

31-07-2009, 12:51 AM

whats SGIO? good?

liquid23

31-07-2009, 01:15 AM

its just a big insurance company for home, cars n stuff, if you haven't heard of it then i guess it doesn't exist in the eastern states? like NRMA or something they don't have that in Perth.

Yeah i reckon its good for that premium and they replace new for old. Say my expensive amp gets stolen in 2011 they will replace the new version of that model. If they can't get the parts to fix then they give you money to buy it and fix it up yourself. Basically like most other insurance companies, but it is cheaper than Famous Motor Insurance, Just Car, Shannons. I got premium from $1600 - 1800 for them.

Because i had my Ls for 2 years my premium went from $1600 to $1062 meaning i had more driving experience the other companies didn't even ask me about that. Also i had my license suspended, they don't care about anything 2 years before the date of renewal or purchase. So next year i can tell them its been 2 years and they will drop the premium, extra security will also drop the price of premiums.

Wayne

31-07-2009, 01:30 AM

nice man.. i will try to look on their website.. thanks for the info.. =)

rene

31-07-2009, 01:02 PM

Liquid make sure you ask them/tell them how much your mod's worth, AAAMI did that, they said yep its fine fully covered but when I asked is there any limit then they said yep maximum 25% of the car value. Mine is cheap ass mods yours is not that cheap lol.

its just a big insurance company for home, cars n stuff, if you haven't heard of it then i guess it doesn't exist in the eastern states? like NRMA or something they don't have that in Perth.

Yeah i reckon its good for that premium and they replace new for old. Say my expensive amp gets stolen in 2011 they will replace the new version of that model. If they can't get the parts to fix then they give you money to buy it and fix it up yourself. Basically like most other insurance companies, but it is cheaper than Famous Motor Insurance, Just Car, Shannons. I got premium from $1600 - 1800 for them.

Because i had my Ls for 2 years my premium went from $1600 to $1062 meaning i had more driving experience the other companies didn't even ask me about that. Also i had my license suspended, they don't care about anything 2 years before the date of renewal or purchase. So next year i can tell them its been 2 years and they will drop the premium, extra security will also drop the price of premiums.

liquid23

31-07-2009, 01:36 PM

Liquid make sure you ask them/tell them how much your mod's worth, AAAMI did that, they said yep its fine fully covered but when I asked is there any limit then they said yep maximum 25% of the car value. Mine is cheap ass mods yours is not that cheap lol.

yup just rang them to make sure. if ONLY my stereo got stolen then they would replace that but if my whole car got stolen then they would only pay me out on the agreed value of what i insured it for.
example sound system/interior panels or whatever is worth 20k got stolen but i still have my car then as long as i have the receipts then they would replace the whole thing for brand new items/models. so there is no maximum value i can claim. which is good i guess but if you were going to steal a sound system you would drive the car off instead wasting 3 hours to take out all the speakers/amps lol because everyone bolts their things to the car so its hard to get out.
along with my GPS car tracking alarm system it would be ok *touch wood* :)

ekdez

31-07-2009, 01:52 PM

mm gps car tracking sounds cool.

ekdez

31-07-2009, 02:23 PM

hey all,

anyone know if there are Rear LCA's made for our car?

i wanna grab some stronger ones.. "just incase"

nny911

01-08-2009, 03:43 AM

same.

ive never hit anyone or anything. never open doors onto anyone or anything
so far, 3 ladies have hit me. and all have had to pay for damages.

does that say something about women drivers :o haha

p.s. i got some new photos of my exhaust plus some clips =]
i just gotta find my card reader.. then ill upload

bro maybe u just attract the chicks... and their paying u for it.. no harm in that:thumbsup:

JOhnnyFD

01-08-2009, 09:58 AM

know what u mean dez.. a lady hit into me just recently... was so cut.. women :unlove:

so been rollin in a rav4 for the time being :(

Stig

01-08-2009, 11:47 AM

^^ 200 killerwasps?

ekdez

01-08-2009, 11:55 AM

haha that add is so funny

black8thgen

01-08-2009, 12:19 PM

hahaha, ouch sorry to hear johnny, how bad is the damage =[

edmbranch

01-08-2009, 12:52 PM

replaced the chrome grill on my mate's car..
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2376344&postcount=315

black8thgen

01-08-2009, 01:40 PM

thats damn hot, definately getting the cf grille for me now =D

Fung

01-08-2009, 02:17 PM

Meh!!! I am gonna get one too!

black8thgen

01-08-2009, 02:58 PM

been planning it since the beginning of the year... just never got around to finding a good one until last week, now i see this pic with the carbon badges (which i already got now), definately looks hot =D. yayy

Fung

01-08-2009, 03:52 PM

i envy!

Wayne

01-08-2009, 05:37 PM

hehe.. the carbon grill is replacement.. not stick on.. and the seller is taking the original grill to wrap CF.. quality wise.. =)

black8thgen

01-08-2009, 05:50 PM

oh do u know the seller wayne? ;)

ej20i

01-08-2009, 05:59 PM

hmmmm ryan...sounds like what your doing!!

edmbranch

01-08-2009, 06:02 PM

the fitment is perfect.. oem stuff

black8thgen

01-08-2009, 06:06 PM

hmmmm ryan...sounds like what your doing!!

hahaha it is exactly what im doing hahaha. damn looks hot =D.

btw tim cheers for the invite today =]. hope u had a good day, sry cudnt come haha =[

Wayne

01-08-2009, 06:20 PM

that grill is mine.. lolz.. =)

black8thgen

01-08-2009, 07:20 PM

oh LOL. nice! hahahah. i was talking to edm about it hahaha.

edmbranch

01-08-2009, 08:25 PM

that grill is mine.. lolz.. =)

yea.. you high roller.. every one's awaiting your crazy mods to be done.. when are you getting the rbc?

JOhnnyFD

01-08-2009, 08:31 PM

hahaha, ouch sorry to hear johnny, how bad is the damage =[

pretty bad... cut to the max... the whole front bumper, grill, honda badge, mesh, right fender, and bonnet got damaged.. all from this lady who did a failed reverse parking... but she was kind enough to leave her details and stayed around long around when i got back

thank god she had comprehensive insurance... coz its an estimated over 5k repair bill

black8thgen

01-08-2009, 09:10 PM

=O. oooft.. bad news man =[. that is some bad damage =[. hope it all gets repaired asap!!

Wayne

02-08-2009, 03:17 AM

johnny.. change to INGS+1.. hehe.. =)

JOhnnyFD

02-08-2009, 10:31 AM

hehe ye.. had in mind putting on a FEEL's bodykit instead.. but repair/replacement only goes to the typeR bodykit, not opted for a different kit

Fung

02-08-2009, 11:37 AM

where could you get FEEL's and ing's?

ebay? shipped overseas?

ekdez

02-08-2009, 12:54 PM

yeah you have to import from overseas.

i want an ing's +1. but then again i'd grab a new car before i got a new body kit.

.k.

02-08-2009, 01:15 PM

hey ekdez, how do u like the bc n+? ride comforT? dumpability? - yours looks awsome and i'd be trying to get as low as that.. how much thread do u have left to get lower sstill or u maxed out?

ekdez

02-08-2009, 04:21 PM

hey k, im on +14,+14 for my stiffness now..
but i like it stiff. the shocks only have a 2 cm give.. its all i can allow it to travel cos otherwise i'd have my wheels in my engine bay. :\

i lowered my car more. 10.5 cm's off the ground =] no gap and bit of tuckage yay!
i think "max" is 5cm off the ground. on 18's.. but my offsets are too low to go that low without scrubbing on the outside of the wheel.. most people have trouble on the inside of the wheel when they lower..

if you want softness, all coilovers will give you a soft ride on their softest setting. its just a matter of how far you want the shock to travel and how much body roll you will allow your car to have.. trial and error will be your best friend there.

if you ask anyone about bc n+, they will say its the best "bang for buck" coilover out there that is decent. i want the spoon ones now :( they are so nice..

ekdez

02-08-2009, 04:23 PM

forgot to mention, i believe it is still comfortable.. but my levels of comfort may be different to you. i havent got a soft bum.. so i dont mind the odd bounce or stiffness..

but then again i have a boney bum haha

JOhnnyFD

02-08-2009, 06:17 PM

another option mod is a seat cushion if u get a sore ass from a stiff ride :p

as for bodykits, you could like ask jdmyard, jdmconcept, aaimotorsports to import these bodykits for ya.. however, dunno about the costs

Fung

02-08-2009, 08:47 PM

hehe ye.. had in mind putting on a FEEL's bodykit instead.. but repair/replacement only goes to the typeR bodykit, not opted for a different kit

if anybody knows where to get FEEL's, plz let me know...i think i am a bit over the RR now

NZFD2

03-08-2009, 07:02 AM

Stig

03-08-2009, 07:20 AM

im running mtec led parkers atm... still going strong

ej20i

03-08-2009, 10:11 AM

guys..for those of you using leds for parkers, does yours "die" unreasonably quick? I'm already on my 3rd led for my front left parker. the right parker is fine as well as the rear plates. Is it unstable current going through to the left parker that's killing it?

seems like something wrong with your front left mate. my in cabin dorm light keeps blowing with leds so i took it back to honda and they came out with a fault with the terminals and stuff.
take it back mate

black8thgen

03-08-2009, 10:38 AM

yea defs something wrong, i got 5 led strips connected to front right parker, still going strong, same with in cabin lights.. gl with fixing it =]. shud be a quick fix

warwick108

03-08-2009, 10:39 AM

before you changed to led.. when u used the halogens.. did u have the same problems?..

NZFD2

03-08-2009, 01:06 PM

Thanks guys..will get the honda service rep to take a look at it on my service date which is coming soon

@warwick: i was on halogen for the first year of ownership and never had any problems tbh

Wayne

03-08-2009, 07:45 PM

it might be ur fuse problem.. =)

not sure u running on flux.. normal LED.. normal halogen t10.. or SMD.. all given different power.. so it might have such problem..

just my opinion.. =)

ej20i

04-08-2009, 07:19 AM

that makes sense

ekdez

04-08-2009, 10:42 AM

lol ej

ej20i

04-08-2009, 11:36 AM

wad?i wasnt being sacarstic??
hehehe
btw, dmx is not replying me EMAIL!!!!!and i want my DOOOR SILLLS!!!!!

Fung

04-08-2009, 01:22 PM

i want the black mugen badge >,<"

this is what i mean bitch!!! sorry abt the logo...no means of advertising here

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww30/drm-motorsport/civic/mugenbadge3.jpg

ej20i

04-08-2009, 03:08 PM

whose the bitch again?!

curtis265

04-08-2009, 03:31 PM

I'm thinking of the following: light up door sills...
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Honda-Civic-06-Sedan-Aluminium-Door-sills-Led-Lights_W0QQitemZ220462114496QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_ Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item335490e6c0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

and yellow high beams... anyone done it?
Where do you buy yellow HB's from anyway? (i'm not going to ship from the US)

Fung

04-08-2009, 06:32 PM

whose the bitch again?!

i dont know XD maybe........;)

black8thgen

04-08-2009, 06:47 PM

at curtis - how does installation work? don't u have to connect some wires up to the in cabin door lights fuse to make it light up when door opens?

ej20i

04-08-2009, 09:51 PM

just up to the dorm light im guessing

curtis265

05-08-2009, 01:20 AM

Yeah i'm guessing it's connected to the same fuse as the dome light.. but then you'd have to drill holes in your chassis on the sides to install the wiring. I don't know if i want to do that.

nny911

05-08-2009, 02:21 AM

Yeah i'm guessing it's connected to the same fuse as the dome light.. but then you'd have to drill holes in your chassis on the sides to install the wiring. I don't know if i want to do that.

why do u need to drill holes?

ej20i

05-08-2009, 08:49 AM

I don't think u do.

curtis265

05-08-2009, 10:39 AM

oh wait no
it could sneak under the plastic trim ^^ my bad.

ekdez

05-08-2009, 04:00 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v641/change_power/change_power2/13-2006HondaCivicFD01_resize.jpg

wow what a nice colour :\ looks like the lexus ISF colour..

.k.

05-08-2009, 04:16 PM

fawk thats nice!! is it modulo kit?

black8thgen

05-08-2009, 05:13 PM

Hottt

Wayne

05-08-2009, 05:17 PM

wow.. nice.. VS-XX.. =)

curtis265

05-08-2009, 05:41 PM

yeh i love that colour. Wish we had it here.

ej20i

05-08-2009, 05:41 PM

is that fd1 with K20?and goddam that things is HAWT!!!

curtis265

05-08-2009, 06:02 PM

hwo do u noe it's an FD1?

williamwong

05-08-2009, 06:19 PM

FD2 non-R has blinking side indicators, non-side-indicator fenders.
FD2R has brembo and doesnt have fogs.

curtis265

05-08-2009, 06:26 PM

Good point onthe indicators.

FD2R has an awesomer bumper

aero

05-08-2009, 06:55 PM

FD2R has brembo and doesnt have fogs.

FD2Rs can have foggies, they're just not like the ones on the regular FDs.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u157/gh3ttolov3/fd2rfoggies.jpg

that blue is a damn hot colour tho. would love to spray that on my car

JOhnnyFD

06-08-2009, 10:18 AM

ekdez

06-08-2009, 10:32 AM

should grab a lip too for that fd2r bumper johnny.

JOhnnyFD

06-08-2009, 10:36 AM

unfortunately insurance dont cover something i dont originally have

.k.

06-08-2009, 12:37 PM

make a hand-written receipt for fully worked k24 w/ k20 head turbo. yeaaaaaaaap

Sherweeeny

09-08-2009, 06:13 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v641/change_power/change_power2/13-2006HondaCivicFD01_resize.jpg

wow what a nice colour :\ looks like the lexus ISF colour..

moooaaarrr piiccssss

Fung

09-08-2009, 07:46 PM

importing the typeR front bumper, grill, mesh, front red badge from japan (genuine rather than my replica)... arriving in 9-10 days time... i have a feelin that the grill is in chrome and not originally stripped for it to be sprayed black instead

wait wait......i thought our FDs cant fit the typeR front bumper?

you got the fenders too??
how much are they? pm me the price

JOhnnyFD

09-08-2009, 09:20 PM

they dont fit with the oem front reinforcement bar.. u would need to trim it for typeR front bumper to fit

no need for fender replacements

curtis265

09-08-2009, 09:28 PM

Johnny might have a FD2 already anyway.

JOhnnyFD

09-08-2009, 09:39 PM

i remember reading somewhere that the spoon FD2R version used the base model FD1 as their chassis for development

but IMO, think a FD1 is easier to mod compared to FD2 which has a different engine base and more interior assec

curtis265

09-08-2009, 09:46 PM

dude the K20 is a legend. That's way better to mod than the R18

JOhnnyFD

09-08-2009, 09:50 PM

K20A for sure... K20Z.. hmmm, not so much

but any honda engine has some potential.. dont diss the R18A buddy

Fung

09-08-2009, 09:53 PM

if the typeR fits....i suppose FEEL'S would too?

JOhnnyFD

09-08-2009, 09:56 PM

maybe... typeR front bumper was modifications to the front bar... rear bumper needed modifications to the oem muffler

i wouldnt know about the FEEL's fenders

edmbranch

09-08-2009, 09:57 PM

dude the K20 is a legend. That's way better to mod than the R18

i'm running both cars.. both have potential in their own ways.. pros and cons.. some parts are readily available for the fd1 that aren't for the fd2.. performance/handling wise.. vice versa..

curtis265

09-08-2009, 10:02 PM

but the R18 was never intended for performance, so there's not much of a platform for expansion is there?

JOhnnyFD

09-08-2009, 10:18 PM

R18A turbo kits available from taiwan and the US.. hoping mugen does a R18A supercharger but doubt it

and true tat edm, theres seems to be more mods for r18a rather than the k20z2 .. think its due to the FD2 engine not offered in the States, them having the r18a and the k20z3 (found in their Si, which i think should have been put into the FD2)

edmbranch

09-08-2009, 10:34 PM

but the R18 was never intended for performance, so there's not much of a platform for expansion is there?

yep that's right.. but some performance tuning, weight shedding to the car and handling upgrades, the fd1 can be a very fun car..

R18A turbo kits available from taiwan and the US.. hoping mugen does a R18A supercharger but doubt it

and true tat edm, theres seems to be more mods for r18a rather than the k20z2 .. think its due to the FD2 engine not offered in the States, them having the r18a and the k20z3 (found in their Si, which i think should have been put into the FD2)

I agree, there's not much we can do about the k20z2, the most of what I can think of is the RBC package + headers + stand alone ecu(e.g. motec) + greddy e-manage.. if anyone has the time, money and effort and wants to go down the performance path..

curtis265

09-08-2009, 10:36 PM

i dont know why the k20z2 is so crap. I've been an 8thcivic member for much longer than ozhonda and i reallly like what they get there. There a tonnes of k20z3 tuning opportunities there

ej20i

09-08-2009, 10:36 PM

Ummm our R18A is the most powerful 1.8l engine in its class...thats saying something already for our R18As

curtis265

09-08-2009, 10:43 PM

It might be, but i'm talking about how it's not a performance oriented engine

edmbranch

09-08-2009, 10:45 PM

curtis265

09-08-2009, 11:23 PM

so which one's faster?
103 kW + 1180 kg = 87 kw/tonne
114 kW + 1260 kg = 90 kW/tonne

Looks like the FD2's faster - it probs has better suspensions etc. as well.

'this of course means handing them over to our tamed racing driver

Some say....'

edmbranch

09-08-2009, 11:49 PM

haha true that.. I dragged both my FD1/FD2.. 2 outta 3 times my FD1 reaches the speed limit a tad faster.. this could be other factors such as DBW lag, my weight.. I'm big and heavy.. yadda yadda.. both auto cars.. teehee..

based on this article http://asia.vtec.net/hardcore/Civic20S/index.html the k20z2 out performs the r18a.. but this debate can go on forever..

curtis265

10-08-2009, 12:09 AM

EXcellent find! Saving this one.

oh so they're quite close? the K20z2's a bit of a flop imo :(

k20z4 ftw!

ekdez

10-08-2009, 04:08 PM

hey all.. lowered my car more with camber kit!
quality was reduced hard.. when i resized it..
better pic's on the way!

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/DSC06689.jpg

Wayne

10-08-2009, 04:16 PM

Wow.. LOW!!

edmbranch

10-08-2009, 04:41 PM

that's low!! looks perfect man.. I'd have to snake that car up everywhere if it's in melb..! more dumpage on your way? hee heeeee

JOhnnyFD

10-08-2009, 06:21 PM

honestly speaking, I like the modding FD1 more.. but I don't why I went to mod the FD2.. :p

there's only 10kw-ish difference between the k20z2 and the r18a.. also bare in mind fd2 is 100kg heavier than fd1 due to luxuries + engine weight..

ye i was pretty disappointed with the 10kw difference btw a vti and 'sport' model.. one of the reasons y i got the FD1 instead.. but atleast the FD2 2.0l has more power than the other cars in its engine class capacity.

even though i havent had the chance to dyno my car as of yet, with the mods i've put on, i could push 114kw with the R18A

haha true that.. I dragged both my FD1/FD2.. 2 outta 3 times my FD1 reaches the speed limit a tad faster.. this could be other factors such as DBW lag, my weight.. I'm big and heavy.. yadda yadda.. both auto cars.. teehee..

based on this article http://asia.vtec.net/hardcore/Civic20S/index.html the k20z2 out performs the r18a.. but this debate can go on forever..

R18A has more power & responsiveness in the low-mid rev range whereas the K20Z2 has more in the high-end rev range