Your Mods To 2006-2011 FD Civics

[dny]

what do you guys rkn of the sti rims on the civic ? thinking of getting them in a couple of weeks

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4365/dsc0010gn.jpg

[curtis265]

I rkn they're awesome!

saw someone on 8thcivic do it

[dny]

ahhh true? got a pic?

they're black ones and got plenty of tread and pretty damn cheap... just that i might have to buy uni books hence the two week delay

[black8thgen]

uni books suck - suck so hard =.=....... delaying my carbon wrappinggg

[curtis265]

Carbon wrap books hahaha


EDIT: Wheels will not fit without either
1.) machining Sti wheel hubs from 56.3 to 64.1mm - will bolt up and have around 3mm clearance from OEM STi tire 225/45/17 potenza RE70 tire to shock with factory camber at full negative. The use of a plain 3mm universal spacer can probably get you enough room to run camber bolts. I have no idea of clearance of other tires. 235s might have less space depending on the way the rim protector is built. The RE70 has a small rim protector and the tire is very square giving a tread width like that of a 235.

2.) Extended studs and use universal spacers hubcentric to 64.1 OEM bore.

3.) install extended wheel studs and use wheel spacers for a 56.3 hub bore and machine back side 7mm deep to fit 64.1mm hub. This saves you from machining wheels and more shops might be able to do this for you b/c of the size product they are machining. Would not require the cost of dismounting tires from rims if you bought them used this way.

4.) no machining would require 20mm or 25mm spacers that are not hubcentric - the ones the bolt on to existing studs and have studs installed into the spacers. The studs might still come in contact with the back side of the wheel. I HAVE NOT tried this way but I have measured and think it COULD work.

I run 1pc 25mm spacers hub centric to my Honda which have a lip making them hubcentric for 64.1mm wheels to fit on. The BBS wheels fit perfectly on them since they were machined precisely.

NOTES:
* 5mm spacers do not allow enough thread engagement from stud to lug. I do not reccomend 5mm spacers b/c you will get less than 4.5 turns. They ultimately require extended studs which are a pain and pricey to install.
* 3mm spacers get you 5.75 turns on my std tuner lugs and 6.5 with the lug nuts shaved down for earlier thread engagement on stud.
*
* Disclaimer - I am not responsible if you can't get this setup to work on your car for any reason
* Disclaimer - I am not responsible for you getting your wheels machined to the wrong dimension (correct is 64.1 and tell them to go 0.002 - 0.005 over the std inch conversion of 64.1)
* Disclaimer - I am not responsible for you using too large of a spacers and your wheels falling off b/c of this modification
* Disclaimer - I am not responsible if you do something stupid PERIOD!!


So in short, I found a great deal on Some 05+ Sti rims with tires. 17x8 +53, clear brembos and all that good stuff. Forged BBS 17.5lbs a rim. Came with good condition 6-7/32s on Potenza RE70 tires. 225/45/17 but they look like 235s fo sho. Awesome wheel for DD or track.

Downside is I need to machine the hub out from 56.3mm to 64.1mm.

Should I spend $200 to get these machined to fit? I already have 2 sources that will do the work. Will require 5mm spacer to fit with enough clearance to shock. To run camber bolts up front I would have to use a 10mm spacer which would still work and be about a perfect fit but will require extended wheel studs which I should get anyways since I will be tracking the car. I shouldn't need spacers in the rear but I haven't test fit back there yet. Prob will tomorrow. Cost me about $100 to get tires dismounted and mounted/balanced again. So a $300 mod here

These wheels look good on GG coupes! A rarity!

EDIT: updated pictures lowered
My DD set of rims, STi BBS rims, still with 225/45/17 RE70 tires. Specially machined rims to fit our car.
25mm Spacer front and 3mm rear of course shown here with -2.9 camber front and -2.5 rear.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o205/pwrslide2/08%20Civic%20Si/DSC01636.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o205/pwrslide2/08%20Civic%20Si/DSC01637.jpg



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o205/pwrslide2/08%20Civic%20Si/DSC01075.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o205/pwrslide2/08%20Civic%20Si/DSC01076.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o205/pwrslide2/08%20Civic%20Si/DSC01077.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o205/pwrslide2/08%20Civic%20Si/DSC01074-1.jpg


Un-machined wheel: After wheel was sinched up with lugs evenly, there was room for a 5mm allen plus a tad slop. We'll call it a straight 5mm.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o205/pwrslide2/08%20Civic%20Si/DSC00940.jpg


being that the wheel is already spaced out 5mm from rotor which was bolted to hub, we are left with about 6mm clearance b/t shock and tire. Perfect!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o205/pwrslide2/08%20Civic%20Si/DSC00942.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o205/pwrslide2/08%20Civic%20Si/DSC00944.jpg


another 5mm space might allow for camber bolts to be used up front but I think I'm just going to get camber plates.

Full lock front clearance
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o205/pwrslide2/08%20Civic%20Si/DSC01089.jpg


Full lock rear clearance
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o205/pwrslide2/08%20Civic%20Si/DSC01098.jpg


Rear clearance spaced out 5mm
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o205/pwrslide2/08%20Civic%20Si/DSC01094.jpg


Big diff in tire size although this 225/45/17 potenza RE70 looks to be very wide. Maybe a 235 width.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o205/pwrslide2/08%20Civic%20Si/DSC00933.jpg


Fender clearance front - approx 12-15mm more room to go out. wheel at approx +48 offset so a +35 offset should work without rubbing
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o205/pwrslide2/08%20Civic%20Si/DSC01067-1.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o205/pwrslide2/08%20Civic%20Si/DSC01065.jpg


Rear fender clearance stock ride height - with lowering there will be more clearance b/c of camber gain.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o205/pwrslide2/08%20Civic%20Si/DSC01068-1.jpg



So what should I do people? Machine these babies or part the rims and tires out?? Use tires on my

[dny]

LOL hmmm... you rkn it'd be that troublesome for our FDs?

i thought it'd be just a matter of swapping wheels over :S

[Zimp13]

too much headache.... n wat if u wanna sell the rims in the future after machining the hub????

[ekdez]

is the sti pcd 5x114.3?

[Stig]

are these the ones?

http://firesport.com.au/my05-sti-rims-and-tyres-wheels-shock-brakes--ad147411.htm

[dny]

yeh its 114.3 pcd
they are 06 sti rims

wheels im looking at are in perth!

[Sherweeeny]

i had no issues with evo rims on the back, not sure about the front though....

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m135/sherve36/DSC00552.jpg

and incase any of you were wondering....

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m135/sherve36/DSC00554.jpg

and nope, they wouldnt fit! not wide enough

[ej20i]

i like ur garage flooring tho!

[black8thgen]

i like ur evo!

[aero]

those fd2 wheels could fit with some spacers tho, couldnt they? kinda looks like they clear the brakes.. but cant really tell

[curtis265]

wow the sport wheels look great on the evo!

and tat's a rly nice garage floor too!

[ej20i]

man, i havent updated my mods lately eh
should i or should i wait for u guys to check it out at the meet?
who is going to the meet?
curtis??

[amurray]

not all of us are going to meet :P

[black8thgen]

Tim update!!!!!!!

[ej20i]

aiite, when i get home

[black8thgen]

Haha alrite nice

[curtis265]

Hell yeh i'm going! LOL!

[cracker]

theres a meet? where?

[sapook]

the meets right here
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2654476#post2654476

[ej20i]

coming spook?

[Zimp13]

anyone with beaks tie rod on their fds..... does this beaks make any difference to the car????? any advice would be appreciated..............thank u

[curtis265]

^Black8thgen has one.

Useless apparently, hence it's a 'bling' item...

Doesn't look lke it'll do much anyway.,.

[dannybubu]

anyone know where i can get BC coilovers from??

[sapook]

sorry mate can't.. gotta work Sunday :(


on another note i got a set of almost brand new dc5r wheels over the weekend.. tried putting them on but front wheels are touching the calipers.
i know Kangaaz and eNGee have got a set on theirs and theirs fit fine.. boo :(

anyone know where i can get a pair of 3mm spacers? or should i go down the path of grinding my calipers instead?

[curtis265]

3mm? go more. make it flush :)

[sapook]

haha only question is how safe are spacers?
i've read different opinions.. but i'd rather be safe than sorry

[Zimp13]

anyone know where i can get BC coilovers from??

i recently got one.... pm me if u interested....

[Zimp13]

^Black8thgen has one.

Useless apparently, hence it's a 'bling' item...

Doesn't look lke it'll do much anyway.,.

really???? thats disappointing.........

[curtis265]

Well, Look at what's connected to - adds a bit of stiffness to that massive metal plate... (donno the proper terminology). Bit of a waste really. Looks nice though :)

[ej20i]

spacers are quite dangerous IMO!
dont do it as a daily man
they should fit bro

anyway
here are my modifications lately that i have been lazy to update you guys with
GPS
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0375.jpg

R seat thanks to Stiggy
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0368.jpg

a new gear knob
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0371.jpg

Broadway Mirror with blue finish
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0370.jpg

DOMO!!!!
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0367.jpg

ASIMO!
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0369.jpg

i just painted my gear surround and Handbrake cover to gunmetal metallic
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0373.jpg
what do u guys think?

JDM import stickers
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0366.jpg

JDM Fixed wheel nuts (Same company that makes works nuts)

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0365.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0364.jpg

and lastly, not my car but i just installed it to a mates car
what do u guys think??

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0360.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0363.jpg

[curtis265]

WOW!

I got the broadway mirror LOL.

the lancer looks nice! Did you take apart the headlights or something? (Only problem is that they look too 'audi')

[Zimp13]

haha only question is how safe are spacers?
i've read different opinions.. but i'd rather be safe than sorry

depends on wat kind of spacer....
this one is safe..........

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/JDM-Performance-5-Stud-114-3-15mm-Bolt-on-Wheel-Spacers_W0QQitemZ150414110338QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU _Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2305612e82

[ej20i]

nah, i didnt have to take the headlight apart or even the bumper
hehe

[Rivenscyr]

post some exterior shots ej20i plxxorzZZzzz

[black8thgen]

Yo tim give me ur old wheel
nuts!!!

[black8thgen]

Oh btw about the beaks bar. Yeh it's mostly bling, at first u feel a bit of extra stiffness around corners but it might just be makig it up in my own head haha. But yeh look nice tho hahah.

[9ineto5ive]

looking nice there ej20i, like your interior, sparks my eyes lol

[evil_1998]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/pyro_524/Photo0276.jpg

[sapook]

^^ love em!

[aero]

sorry mate can't.. gotta work Sunday :(


on another note i got a set of almost brand new dc5r wheels over the weekend.. tried putting them on but front wheels are touching the calipers.
i know Kangaaz and eNGee have got a set on theirs and theirs fit fine.. boo :(

anyone know where i can get a pair of 3mm spacers? or should i go down the path of grinding my calipers instead?

.k. has dc5r wheels on his fd. had the same problem when he first fit them. just need to sand the calipers down a little and it should be fine

[black8thgen]

shit nice rims man - must have cost u a freaking fortune!!! get that shit dumped btw!

[vlixcool]

advan :thumbsup: FTW nice rims

[Stig]

keep the mods going!

[ej20i]

love those advans
and i like that i-vtec sticker too

[Stig]

i find it funny most of the modded fd's here are black... and white... and black... and black... oh look, another black one LOL

[Waternmo]

Very nice rims! what size are they?

[curtis265]

Wow those rims look good!

[fitme]

nice rims...it looks like 17's?

[Zimp13]

wat happens to the airbag????

is there any side airbag in the oem seats???? if yes how to get rid of the airbag light??


http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0368.jpg

[black8thgen]

Only sport model has side airbags.

[9ineto5ive]

doesnt those seats have airbags? they fd2r seats

[FDBenni]

nah that dont .. haven't seen any bucket seat have seat airbags.

[9ineto5ive]

how abt the fn2r seats, do they have airbags? or the dc5 lux seats i think they have airbags. planning to get there seats for my fd2 if they have airbags, better then my oem fd2 seats lol dont like them

[Stig]

nah that dont .. haven't seen any bucket seat have seat airbags.

the dc5s, fd1 vti-l, fd2 sport and the fn2r have side airbags in seat (on the side) whereas the fd2r does not have side airbags at all

[FDBenni]

ohh i see, didn't no fn2r had seat airbag .. should probably go for them if the car came standard with seat airbag

[Stig]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=121649

$1900 from modproject for fn2r seats

[evil_1998]

thx for the comments guys :cool:

more mods coming, once I got the cash


Very nice rims! what size are they?

yup these are 17's

[9ineto5ive]

hey anyone here, have the vlip addon for the mugen kit laying around as i be interested in them or know where i can get the vlip?

thanks

[Zimp13]

the dc5s, fd1 vti-l, fd2 sport and the fn2r have side airbags in seat (on the side) whereas the fd2r does not have side airbags at all

hm... i had a look at mine... its a 09 vti.... there are side airbags on the front seats............

[Stig]

the 09 vti onwards came with side airbags whereas the 06-08 vti didnt

[curtis265]

my 07 VTi-L has side airbags, if that helps..

[aero]

vti-l and sport have always come with side airbags and only since the 09 civic has the vti come standard with them. my 07 vti may not be as safe, but at least i can have my seat covers on them lol

[curtis265]

I'll do a fabric change :)

[Zimp13]

vti-l and sport have always come with side airbags and only since the 09 civic has the vti come standard with them. my 07 vti may not be as safe, but at least i can have my seat covers on them lol

really??????!!!!!!!!!!!:eek::eek::eek:
S.E.L.L.L.L.L.LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[Stig]

why sell when you can change the seats to bucket seats without worrying about the air bag light :p

[ekdez]

I'll do a fabric change :)

yeah the red and black seats dont go well without the black and red interior to match.

[FallenAngel]

hey anyone here, have the vlip addon for the mugen kit laying around as i be interested in them or know where i can get the vlip?

thanks

Rene had a carbon vlip on his mugen kit awhile ago, see if u can get in contact with him

[Stig]

tim, selling your d2 coils for so cheap

[dannybubu]

anyone interested in jc project coilovers? i might be selling mine if i manage to upgrade my coils or get a buyer.

[ej20i]

nah man....the guy on ebay with the same user name as me, is not me!
so please guys dont message me at all regarding it
i sold my D2s long time ago, before i purchased my tanabes
and i never have angels eyes on my civic as well

[.k.]

is there anything wrong with those d2 on ebay atm?

[ekdez]

yeah its ebay special LOL
should snap up my coils or stigs

[curtis265]

an imposter! Who had the name first?

why is ur name ej20i anyway?

[.k.]

lol ebay special.. are tehy just d2s or is something else going on here? mite get them for now for some dumping cos dunno how long im keeping this car and dont wanna spend that much on it lol

[Stig]

running reversed staggered now, so happy that the x9 fits the front

x9 fronts means they are more flush
x8 rears means they can be dumped more and less scrubbing

:D

[black8thgen]

ive asked rene about his vlip - he says he wont sell it seperately cos its in such bad condition - wants to sell hood/badges/lip alltogether

[ekdez]

running reversed staggered now, so happy that the x9 fits the front

x9 fronts means they are more flush
x8 rears means they can be dumped more and less scrubbing

:D

good to know!

[Stig]

^ a 9.5 in the rear would be nice though lol

i think you can even go x9.5+35 on the front if you are going to get bags

[ej20i]

Hey guys,
AGAIN!
the user name ej20i on ebay is not me!
so dont PM me regarding the stuff they sell on ebay since its got nothing to do with me
Thanks
see u guys at the meet!

[black8thgen]

hey guys is the fd front H the same size as the ep3 H??

[FDBenni]

dont think so .. the ep3 badge is much smaller

[threesix]

****ing just scratched my front bar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not happy. at all.

[black8thgen]

Ouch.... Howd that happen?

[threesix]

just parking in a tight ass spot. nosed the curb a little.

its not super bad but im still really pissed. ghrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

[threesix]

time for some touch up paint.

[ekdez]

damn. i got pissed when i found my first stone chip.. i couldn't imagine having a scrap along my bar or door..

lol i like your signature thing..
did u wake up and take zanny ;)

[Zimp13]

time for a new car....... LOL

[curtis265]

I hit my tow hooks once :(

I never forward park anymore.

[black8thgen]

Yeh I always reverse park now hahah.

[nny911]

Guys check events forum for updates on the fd civic cruise meeting up at 2pm this sunday http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123613&page=8

[threesix]

damn. i got pissed when i found my first stone chip.. i couldn't imagine having a scrap along my bar or door..

lol i like your signature thing..
did u wake up and take zanny ;)

mmmmm zannyz.:thumbsup:

[threesix]

time for a new car....... LOL

not funny.

[Stig]

should go lower then if its already damaged :) hurts less if you hit it the 2nd time LOL

[threesix]

haha. i need coils but no money. :(

[fitme]

will the VSA lights blink when you loose grip on accellerating??..

[ej20i]

yup, lol vsa

[black8thgen]

Yep. Lol vsa is a good friend

[Zimp13]

not funny.

park the car in the garage.:thumbdwn::thumbdwn::thumbdwn:

[dny]

haha VSA is gay. me and my friend got two maccas trays that you get when you dine in, and we put them under the rear wheels with the handbrake on. VSA wouldn't let me accelerate anymore so i turned it off and went wild! tooo bad maccas trays melt/graze too easily =(

good fun but ;)

[ej20i]

For Ryan:

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_0224.jpg

[black8thgen]

thanks timmie!!! gonna get my hood and grille dry carbon wrapped soooon

[Stig]

do your roof and boot :)

[black8thgen]

tempting... maybe later haha

btw - can someone please explain why aftermarket wheel nuts cannot be used on OEM honda wheels? tim gave me an explanation but it doesn't make enough sense in my head now =.=...

[Stig]

simple terms, you can...

but its not recommended because the aftermarket wheel nuts will not make full contact with the oem wheel wells which causes more stress on the nuts which then might make your wheel fall off

when you look at an oem wheel nuts and aftermarket wheel nuts they are shaped differently, its like a lock and key mechanism if you want to picture it, or if you did year 12 bio, its like how an enzyme and substrate works

[black8thgen]

OOOH ok that makes sense now.. damn =[... stuck with silver wheel nuts for a while

[curtis265]

tempting... maybe later haha

btw - can someone please explain why aftermarket wheel nuts cannot be used on OEM honda wheels? tim gave me an explanation but it doesn't make enough sense in my head now =.=...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/je5hua/Civic/acorn-mag-ball-seats.jpg

[threesix]

do your roof and boot :)


that would look dope. speshly on a black car.

[fitme]

ej20, how much for the drycarbon wrap??

[threesix]

park the car in the garage.:thumbdwn::thumbdwn::thumbdwn:


never quote me or talk to me again.:thumbsup: wanker.

[ej20i]

ej20, how much for the drycarbon wrap??

theres a seller on Ozhonda bro

[ej20i]

EKDEZ, have u got a video of ur J's muffler in action?

[eNGee]

never quote me or talk to me again.:thumbsup: wanker.

ease up turbo! ... i mean hybrid...

[ej20i]

Omg!
Lol!
Lol!
Lol!

[cracker]

holy tit fuk...thers beef in the fd thread..i havnt seen this since '72. i think **** are asstastic

[Sherweeeny]

shlt seems to be getting quite kinky

[threesix]

ease up turbo! ... i mean hybrid...

that was me easing up. i deleted my other post cause i though people might get their nickers in a not.

[threesix]

knot. woops.

[Zimp13]

never quote me or talk to me again.:thumbsup: wanker.

if u cant stand people adding a small comment then dont post. wat do expect everyone to say???? i feel ur pain for a scratch???????? LOSER!!!!!!!!!!!!

[threesix]

nah, i just dont like people telling me i need a new car and not to drive it you **** hole.

[curtis265]

It's just a joke man, We're not hating on ur car, just sayin u need a new one cos of ur scratch - I rkn i need a new one cos i have a dent in it lol

[threesix]

yeah. true.

its that time of the month..

[curtis265]

it's ok man, we all need a hug sometimes.

http://deadon.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/group-hug.jpg

[ej20i]

All Jokes yo!
i need a new car, coz i DONT have a turbo in it
LOL!

[Stig]

ditto

[threesix]

oooowwww shuks guys! xoxo lol

[amurray]

my car is back to stock now :< just gotta fix up the paint and away she goes time for an upgrade

[ej20i]

what upgrade have u got in mind?

[dny]

yeh my next car when i graduate is evo X

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHWING

[amurray]

dc5r turbo

[curtis265]

waaaat!

[aero]

dont u have a turbo kit for ur fd1, amurray? have u installed it? never knew what happened with that

[ej20i]

yeah!
turbo kit up for sale?

[curtis265]

PxpRiDKkHa4

an 8thcivic member managed to ge 275whp@8psi boost..... (275 whp is 205 kW atw.. WTF!!)

[Stig]

thats pretty decent power for stock internals

[curtis265]

I'm not sure if they're stock internals, lol. Actually i'm not sure anything...

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/turbocharging/182927-ajp-r18-r-d-kit-documentary.html

[Stig]

i remember reading that the r18 can be pushed to 6psi safely with stock everything, so maybe 8psi - little engine work

[MWAKU]

can u k20 conversions the FD? is it costly?

[curtis265]

FD2's already ahve K20z2's in them, so it shouldn't be too difficult.... i guess.

i guess z2-z4 shouldn't be too different...

[ekdez]

thats pretty decent power for stock internals

decent until it blows LOL

[MWAKU]

oh i thought the FD has the r18 or something my bad thanks

[FDBenni]

it does but the 2 litre sport has k20z

[black8thgen]

i think its time for my evo 9... when i start earning some money and get off Ps.. =D

[aero]

i think its time for my aston martin db9.. when i finish my masters degree and start working lmao..

one can only dream for now, ha!

[9ineto5ive]

Hey guys, sorry its a random question would the JDM DC5R Rims fit on the Civic FD? 5 X 114.3. 17 x 7 inch +60 Offset.

thanks

[Stig]

should fit but not recommended if you are planning to lower the car on coils in the future, you also might experience some rubbing against the rear plastic lining

[aero]

unless u use spacers

[Stig]

25mm hub centric spacers should do the trick

[FDBenni]

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af11/wahbenni/4041096449_bfbbda61a4_o.jpg

looks good on 8th gen civics, didn't know offset was that high though, might need to run spacers

[9ineto5ive]

thanks guys for the info, spacers i heard bad stories about them. wheel falls off, and the studs on the spacers break / rip out of the hole etc..

so whats the go with that? any idea on what i should do or which spacers in particular, and yes i will being thinking about lowering the car on coils with Jdm dc5r rims

cheers

[JOhnnyFD]

cheap replica spacers tats probably why... so should get the good reputable brands of spacers.. try contacting jdmconcept or jdmyard about tat

[Stig]

thats why you use hubcentric spacers :thumbsup:

http://www.parts4vws.com/images/parts/Adapters_medium.jpg

[black8thgen]

Or just buy some white cr kais. =]. Similar look. But of course more expensive

[ej20i]

id say it should be ok

[curtis265]

cr kai ftw :D


i think its time for my aston martin db9.. when i finish my masters degree and start working lmao..

one can only dream for now, ha!

Haha we share very simiar dreams... (aston > ferrari&lambo)

[Stig]

http://firesport.com.au/work-cr-kai-18-inch-wheels-shock-brakes--ad147844.htm

awesome stance for the civic

[sapook]

.k. has dc5r wheels on his fd. had the same problem when he first fit them. just need to sand the calipers down a little and it should be fine


awesome...
does someone wanna help me sand down my calipers? wanna get these wheels on ;)

[curtis265]

stig, they look too dished :S

and is that in perth!!

[aero]

no dish. but epic concave-ness. would look great on the fd, but would take some work to make them fit with that +30 offset

[curtis265]

^sry thats wha ti meant, lol.

would that need epic fender rolling?

[.k.]

i didnt end up having to sand calipers mate, first time i test-drove it i heard some scraping so took wheel off, re-fit it and then after that its been fine :) just barely clears though

[Stig]

theres no way of running those cr kai on normal coils (they will not fit and would cause epic scrubbage), you need airbags and stretched tyres, but thats a perfect example of running hella flush lol

[9ineto5ive]

so the jdm dc5r rims are good to go on my FD with spacers? so whats a good size spacer ? also im planning to drop it with coilovers later in the future

[FallenAngel]

i would really advise getting coils first so you know if the wheels would fit after.

[9ineto5ive]

well the thing is i dont have the rims yet, but will be purchasing it if its good to go on the car

[Stig]

25mm spacers...

[.k.]

example - if the dc5r wheels are +45 and i get 10mm spacers it'll be roughly in the right spot yeah? .. or is my understanding of offset wrong? :S

[Stig]

whats the width and what do you mean right spot? right spot of a 17x7+45 rim?

[9ineto5ive]

25mm would that make the rims sit flush with my fenders?

[Stig]

you would need like 40mm+ spacer (which is unheard of) to make it flush with the fender, max is a 25mm spacer on the market (correct me if im wrong). that 25mm spacer would be enough for you to lower the car on coils and run some -ve camber at the front etc

[9ineto5ive]

ok thanks for the info, i was just planning to drop it on coils no camber etc.. i was just goggling earlier for wheel spacer n theres 30mm spacers.. would that be better off if i can get my hands on them?

[Stig]

if they are hubcentric wheel spacers then go for it, if not, then i wouldnt recommend, but wheel spacers usually set you back an arm n leg (~300-400$)

if you are really keen to make this work why not just get some 17" work cr kai

[9ineto5ive]

yea i wanted to get them before but my bro has them on his sportivo i see them everyday so..plus people already have them on there FDs so why not be different i havent seen anyone with Jdm dc5r rims yet on a FD if not then all well i like these rims anywayz

[9ineto5ive]

oh yea i was planning to throw on some Accord Euro Lux Rims the 9 spokes one till i saw the jdm dc5rs rims which really caught my eyes ;)

[Stig]

accord euro lux rims wont fit if you decide to run on coils, still need a 25mm spacer, i found that out the hard way...

[9ineto5ive]

oh... so you also tried to fit them too, the rims doesnt look so bad too.. well i got a set laying around if anyone wants them.. Accord Euro Lux Rims

[Stig]

lol yea, ive been through almost every 17" honda rim

[9ineto5ive]

i see, so what did you ended up riding on?

[Stig]

19" works t1s

[9ineto5ive]

wow... looks hectic how much u get them for? howz the fitting on them?

[Stig]

running 19x9+38 front and 19x8+38 rears

for pricing check www.jdmconcept.com.au :)

[9ineto5ive]

hmm very pricey tho.. well i guess what you pay is it what you get nice rims btw

[.k.]

dude stig how do u work out the offset / what size rim + width + offset is flush lol?

hopefully new job soon so either just dump and get wheels for this car or save for a weekenderr

[Stig]

going through 11 sets of rims and using trial and error? lol

pretty much nething 8" wide and in the 30s will give you flush

[.k.]

high or low 30's? seems you guys aim for ~35 ?

[Stig]

if you REALLY want flush (stretched tyres and all), high 20s, we go for ~35 cos thats the only specs most rims come in

[ekdez]

lol.. 11 sets.. haha
how many shoes you bought since you started modding this car ;)

ive been through 7 sets of rims
been talking to someone about getting 18x9.5 +20 what u think?

[Stig]

this is my first car... LOL

9.5+20 for the front or rear? you might be running poke than flush, if so you need to camber the hell outta it and run urber stretched tyres lol

[hondar]

if they are hubcentric wheel spacers then go for it, if not, then i wouldnt recommend, but wheel spacers usually set you back an arm n leg (~300-400$)

if you are really keen to make this work why not just get some 17" work cr kai

j's racing spacer is value for money]

http://jdmconcept.com.au/forum-image/parts401.png

[ekdez]

front and rear.. i prob wont go it..
i want x8.5 +30 =] or close to that

[black8thgen]

ur all crazy.

[JOhnnyFD]

hella flush baller style crazy

[amurray]

love hellaflush

[hondar]

cusco strut bar mini special feb 2010

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2664290#post2664290

[blasdf]

hey has anyone done any ecu or flash type things to their FD's?

i was browsing about it and saw this little bit on the hondata ecu stuff now supporting the asian FD

V1.1.3.2 Changes:
• [CTR - South Africa] Added to list of supported models (CTR Euro & some Race calibrations).
• [Civic Si - Mexico] Added to list of supported models (US & Race calibrations).
• [Civic Si - South America] Added to list of supported models (US & Race calibrations).
• [Civic 155hp - Asia] Added to list of supported models (Race calibrations only).

i'm also curious about resetting the ecu battery trick thing. my battery crapped out the other day and i got a new one. the car was without battery for an hour or so. when i took it out with the new battery the car definitely felt quicker when i put my foot down.
i got the feeling because i picked it up 2nd hand from an interstate sales women that she did lots of long slow driving on it and the ecu was preset that way. btu seeing im more a lead foot it's changing for me.

has anyone else had this experience after resetting?

[jjeetthh]

19" works t1s

hi stig! i really like your wheels. i checked the works t1 and there's no 17"?

I don't want to modify much on the car that's why I'm contented with the 17"

if there ain't one, i was hoping i could find one that's almost the same and hopefully a lil bit cheaper

you're wheels will always be an inspiration for me :)

[jjeetthh]

19" works t1s

hi stig! i really like your wheels. i checked the works t1 and there's no 17"?

I don't want to modify much on the car that's why I'm contented with the 17"

if there ain't one, i was hoping i could find one that's almost the same and hopefully a lil bit cheaper

your wheels will always be an inspiration for me :)

[Stig]

they make 15" to 21" excluding 17" LOL

[ej20i]

LOL!
so just 15, 16, 18, 19, 20?
LOL!

[blasdf]

how do you guys get to try so many sets of wheels? do you buy and replace, buy and replace? they do look good btw

[ekdez]

buy, use, get sick of, sell
while using ( drive safe and dont live in the gutter )

[blasdf]

haha good tip, so you get good resale value huh?

[ekdez]

buy the right rims and they will maintain their value.
(i.e. NOT ozzy tyre/ tempe rims.)
you will always loose money on tires unless you can sell them separately with 80%+ meat left..
tires depreciate because you have wear and tear on them.. =].

be mindful, there must always be someone looking for those same rims your trying to sell at the price you have them up for.

[black8thgen]

hey does anybody want any biggish parts from this site:

http://www.rstyleracing.com/?CategoryID=Category-070923142106527

im looking to get a carbon hood sent over by sea and yeh wondering if anyone wanted to share shipping costs =P.

[ekdez]

http://www.rstyleracing.com/index.aspx?ProductID=Product-091119145659740

that's pretty neat.

[howy]

How much is the shipping anyway?

Might be interested in a few things...

[black8thgen]

by sea - its 7000 THB - which is around 230 AUD. so yeh would be great if people wanted to share shipping costs =D.

[howy]

by sea - its 7000 THB - which is around 230 AUD. so yeh would be great if people wanted to share shipping costs =D.

yeah, that's not too bad if we can get a few people in it...

[black8thgen]

yehsss =]. what items u interested in?

[howy]

yehsss =]. what items u interested in?

projectors and maybe a few random bling parts, hehe.

[black8thgen]

ooh =D. good site ehs hahah

[jjeetthh]

they make 15" to 21" excluding 17" LOL

thanks Stig! if ever i get an 18, what else needs to be modified? like springs and stuff (?) assuming i won't lower the car? can a stock my10 be fitted with an 18" without other modifications? sorry i'm just new to modifications :)

[jjeetthh]

yeah, that's not too bad if we can get a few people in it...

that's good, but aside from shipping, what else are there to pay? i reckon quarantine (even if it's plastic/metal) as mentioned kman2k, port fees etc

and of course gst since it would exceed the 1,000 aud limit..

thanks

[black8thgen]

nope its just 230ish AUD all up. we pick it up from the port ourselves.

[jjeetthh]

nope its just 230ish AUD all up. we pick it up from the port ourselves.

really?? just the shipping! sounds good but i'm from melbourne..

[black8thgen]

yehh but if u split it between people its good =D. ah unfortunate =[.

[dny]

how annoying is that f1 sound on the site. god

[black8thgen]

yeh i rkn lolol.

[hondar]

installed on my cu2, but these 2 items can fit on FD1 or FD2 (AUTO AND MANUAL)

http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/images/jdmconcept/products/366-988-VS-M.jpg
Pivot raizin
http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/index.p...detail&cid=366 (http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/index.php?option=com_jdm&p=detail&cid=366)





http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/images/jdmconcept/products/351-928-THR.jpg

http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/images/jdmconcept/products/351-929-TH-4A.jpg
3 drive throttle controller + harness (no cutting of wiring, plug and play on cu2)
http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/index.p...detail&cid=351 (http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/index.php?option=com_jdm&p=detail&cid=351)


overall impression

pivot raizin - it more of protection more than anything else description is below
Voltage Stabilizer.
By increasing the capacity of the condenser three-fold (compared to Blue RAIZIN), and decreasing both circuitry noise and high frequency impedance the results have been a more stable supply of voltage to all electronic devices, better gas mileage, and improved torque and audio quality.

A World's First: View Battery Performance via Lowest Voltage Display.
Displaying two types of voltage, both real and Lowest Voltage (world first) at engine start makes it easy to see battery life and loss in battery performance. This also helps to protect against trouble caused by shortages in voltage to various electronic.


3 drive throttle controller
installation - piece of cake since there is harness. dedi at top one install it in 15 minutes. no engine warning come out. no reset of ecu
drive - havent tested yet on highway, i will on this wednesday as i need to see my house builder around bella vista area.

however on the way back home i tried it. cant test on economy range yet i guess the only way i can tell is the mileaga on fuel tank

sport mode, i can feel pick up is a lot easier for the car.

they have range for sport from SP1 to SP7 that you can select. i cant tell massive different from SP1 from SP7. again maybe this come into play when driving on highway and not like 60-70km/h on sydney road

[howy]

yeh i rkn lolol.

I had my sound off :)

[black8thgen]

Hmm guys the seller re confirmed with me that shipping by sea will incur extra charges at the port.... Probably not worth it anymore

[howy]

Hmm guys the seller re confirmed with me that shipping by sea will incur extra charges at the port.... Probably not worth it anymore

Bugger... was actually happy with the $230ish delivery fee.

hmm, what about for smaller parts like the projector headlights?
surely they don't need to ship it in a container.

[black8thgen]

Yeh those would be fine mate. Just ask for a quote.

[liquid23]

just came back from taiwan and singapore. saw my 1st RR in taiwan but couldn't take a pic cause i was in a taxi. drove by too fast.

[ej20i]

Here are my share:
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/Untitled-1-7.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0018-1.jpg

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http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0029.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0031.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0033.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0033.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0034-1.jpg

[ej20i]

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0035-1.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0036.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0036.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0048-2.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0049.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0057.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0060-1.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0061.jpg

[amurray]

nice pics man. hey does anyone know what exhaust system is this ?

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0006-4.jpg

[amurray]

is it this one :P

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-Civic-DX-EX-LX-06-07-08-09-Stainless-Steel-Header_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2a04eee4e0QQitem Z180471391456QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fA ccessories

[chunky]

is niceeeee

[black8thgen]

Nice tim!!! Thanks bro

[howy]

Thanks again Tim! Awesome photos :)

[sapook]

here's what i got up to tonight (sorry phone pics)

http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/sapook/photo2.jpg
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/sapook/photo1.jpg
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/sapook/photo.jpg

finally got these on.. had to grind a little bit off the calipers.. now perfect fit :)

[black8thgen]

Yo tim where are the other domo pics?!?!

[.k.]

haha looks way better with centre caps lol, i really need to find/buy/make some :( im not alone anymore damn :P gonna have to paint mine or something ^_^

[aero]

paint urs black or white + get centre caps :p

[.k.]

haha i was thinking green but watevas lol :)

[black8thgen]

lime green pls.

[amurray]

anyone know what exhuast that is?

[curtis265]

Tim those pix!

http://f.imagehost.org/0941/RandyMarshJizz.jpg

[black8thgen]

amurray its just a header... weaponR replica

[ej20i]

yea its a weapon R headers
i had 2 for sale before but now its goneskies!
sorry

[ej20i]

Tim those pix!

http://f.imagehost.org/0941/RandyMarshJizz.jpg

Thanks curtis

[ej20i]

check check check it out

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0038-3.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0035-2.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0030.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/DSC_0032.jpg

EKDEZ,
can i get a photo of ur J's on ur car and a video file maybe?
thanks heaps bro

[black8thgen]

Hottttttttt

[ekdez]

hey i got titanium cat.. whereas yours is the steel one?

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/IMG_1058.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/IMG_1042.jpg

hey hey hey

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

LOL

[ej20i]

thanks for the photo
u reckon u cvan upload a photo of ur rear shot?
looks abit tiny on my car

[ekdez]

haven't got an arse shot LOL.
ill take one tomorrow..

i uploaded a video of me reving it ages ago..

p.s. i think the welding on on the titanium version was done a lot better then the stainless.. cos i dont think i have a welding lip. LOL but the colour of your metal is shinier..