Your Mods To 2006-2011 FD Civics

[curtis265]

lol man i wanna do that too!

Is it difficult? or does it plug directly into the existing trunk light?

[ekdez]

keep an eye out for me ;)
i hope syd roads arent a bitch to drive on.

[black8thgen]

syd roads r fkn gay LOL =[, gl dez haha. too bad i wont see u around today only staying local =[....... uni exams ftl..

and curtis: its really easy, jus splice ur LED wires into the wires of the boot light socket (tuck them in into the hole - you'll get what i mean), but be careful cos u will most likely blow a fuse if u test the wrong pos/neg combination lol - well at least i did =[.

if u need ne more help ill take some pics for u lol.

[howy]

dez... where you gonna be around?
could drop by and say hi :)

[ekdez]

wasn't so bad. some pretty gay turns tho where i had to take it very slow :|

[evolution]

Not as exciting as what you guys have been getting...

SPC front Camber bolts + Ingalls Rear Camber Adjusters.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee128/rb1odc/Civic/IMG_2344.jpg

[Stig]

LOL you know what, ive been meaning to get a set of those for a while now, just keep putting it off

[evolution]

yeah... well that whole set was cheaper than a pair of skunk2 rear camber arms although I had to source them seperately, so wait no more and get buying!!!

[ekdez]

evolution can you please tell me if that camber kit even works. cos the skunk 2 one doesn't really allow me to dial in a negative camber.


p.s. my new interior shots.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e385/Gponiell182/DSC_0547.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e385/Gponiell182/DSC_0548.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e385/Gponiell182/DSC_0545.jpg

pshhh i wish.

[curtis265]

whoa, LHD conversion?

[ekdez]

note the "pshhh i wish"

ill post up my interior shots soon :) installing those seats atm


p.s. ive been look at this more and more and more and more...

http://www.procivic.com/pages-product_car_part_info/category-70_88/product-963/index.html

[black8thgen]

haha gl with the airbag light dez

[evolution]

evolution can you please tell me if that camber kit even works. cos the skunk 2 one doesn't really allow me to dial in a negative camber.

As in you have got massive -ve camber and want to make it more positive?? Cos I'm going the other way and trying to get a bit more -ve camber. The ingalls set is supposed to be adjustable by -1.5 to +5

[ekdez]

so air bag light is on.

but its only on because i removed the seats with air bags.. this doesnt mean the front ones wont deploy on an accident.. its just i have the safety of a Vti now lol

[black8thgen]

How sure are u of that?

[Stig]

willing to test that out? lol

[iversonruls]

so air bag light is on.

but its only on because i removed the seats with air bags.. this doesnt mean the front ones wont deploy on an accident.. its just i have the safety of a Vti now lol

thats wat i heard from clubrsx too, front ones will still deploy ...but thats for rsx though

[ekdez]

How sure are u of that?

not sure at all.. aim is not to crash or be crashed into.. Canberra is different to Sydney of Melbourne tho, less traffic and people drive more... contentiously.


willing to test that out? lol

only if your the pilot :D

[longers]

pretty sure if that light is on, you're airbags won't deploy. take it to honda and get them to solve it.

[ekdez]

the honda that i go to are normally nice to me, but i dont think they'd appreciate me rocking up with a fully modified car LOL
and asking them to fix my air bag problem. lol maybe next service illl ask, cos its in 2000kms


from 8thgen civic


No I never found out a way to bypass it. The light is still on. There is a thread somewhere on here from a guy that got into and accident that had aftermarket seats and his airbags all deployed properly.

The only thing that that the car can't read is the the weight sensor in the passenger seat, so that airbag will deploy wether someone is sitting in the seat or not.

[threesix]

you go to honda in phillip??

[Stig]

lol yes dez, i also read that quote, then i remember reading another quote from 8th gen saying a guy did the same thing, got into an accident and none of his air bags deployed

still a hit and miss!

[ekdez]

you go to honda in phillip??

yeah man.


lol yes dez, i also read that quote, then i remember reading another quote from 8th gen saying a guy did the same thing, got into an accident and none of his air bags deployed

still a hit and miss!

yeah i suppose its all hear say...


I would recommend getting the seats. I used to have a couple sparcos in my car and I just used my car to go to school and work. No racing or anything. As for the airbag light its not a big deal. The whole point of the side airbags is to keep you braced in your seat incase of an accident, but most aftermarket seats provide that snug fit anyway so its not too big of deal imo.

and yeah i saw some of your posts stig LOL.. oh well's they are already in atm. so i might as well leave them..
but im definitely gonna be looking for a solution

[Stig]

yeah its not a big fuss if the airbag light is on or not, its just annoying a red light from a green and blue dash haha

[longers]

im sure they'll be happy to help you out, just don't contact them if something goes wrong in relation to the air bag etc. they'll probably tell you they will take no liability if your airbags don't deploy.

[black8thgen]

manual conversion - exactly how much work/money/time is required for this.. and is it worth it?....

[ekdez]

sell yours and buy a manual.

[black8thgen]

lol. ah cbf =.=.

[9ineto5ive]

hey guys, can anyone here confirm if these floormats are form/for Civic FDs?
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4930/img0319jo.jpg
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/2451/img0318cr.jpg
http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/5954/img0320ml.jpg

[Stig]

yeeaa but that looks lhd, the rears will fit but not the front

[FDBenni]

you sure? the cutout for the boot release is on the right side of the mat. looks rhd to me, but i could be wrong lol

[black8thgen]

yeh shud be rhd man.

[9ineto5ive]

so it came from a FD right?

[ryanc]

yup it is

[ej20i]

RHD FD
y dont u get the type r ones?
LOL!

[Stig]

my bad, the drivers side was on the left lol

[curtis265]

^lol it was confusing ey!


manual conversion - exactly how much work/money/time is required for this.. and is it worth it?....

Thnik of it as becoming a 'thai ladyboy'. That's how complex it is, lol.

howcomeu got auto anywya?

[9ineto5ive]

Thanks guys

[black8thgen]

I got auto cos of my mum. Bitch! Lol. Might just wait for money for an evoooooo.

[9ineto5ive]

hey black9thgen what area are u from? i think i seen your car around cabra


I got auto cos of my mum. Bitch! Lol. Might just wait for money for an evoooooo.

[aero]

I got auto cos of my mum. Bitch! Lol. Might just wait for money for an evoooooo.

lol thats exactly why i have an auto as well! the fd was originally bought for my mum, but she doesn't drive much and reckons that the civic is too big for her. so now she has a corolla and i got the auto civic.

[black8thgen]

I'm from Hornsby area. Never in cabra man haha too far.

Yeh sigh..... Me and dad wanted manual but mum reckons I woulda crashed lol. Ah well. No more spending on civic after I get a headunit lol. Save for an evo =]

[ekdez]

u will spend more on it. consider the mods as assets which can be sold on later ;)
besides evos are liek 50g's and chew petty... so your gonna have to add on another 20g's to your car lol plus the added baggage.

[curtis265]

My car is my mums, It's still manual

Conclusion my mum > urs

hahahah

[black8thgen]

Narrr evo 9!!! Or... Save up and buy a toy ek?

[Stig]

if money is not an issue, evo 9, maintenance is really high with an evo

you are mostly spending it on oil changes, petrol and clutch replacements :thumbsup:

[curtis265]

get a s15 better.

[black8thgen]

noo thanks. always wanted evo =P

[aero]

get a s15 better.

evo > silvia.. although the silvia is better in looks, but only slightly

[black8thgen]

evo > silvia in looks i reckon =].

anyawys what u guys rkn.. should i just buy a lil ek on the side as a fun manual car since i probably wont be getting an evo anytime soon..... =P

[curtis265]

^lolman, how many cars do u need?

naaah s15 looks nicer than evo.

evo is a classic toyracer. Still nice though

[black8thgen]

just desperate for a manual =[.....

[ej20i]

buy my car Ryan, so i can buy my FD2R or Evo 8!
LOL!

[Stig]

buy mine, its manual ;)

[dny]

i am gonna get s15 after i graduate and get off my P's!

s15 is alot more fun, my cousins been through bulk evos,wrxs, silvias! they said silvias are the most fun

[ekdez]

i'd take a 135 > them all.

[dny]

135i is quick and all, but man its like a girly 3series...not a fan! just get a bigger loan and get a 335i ahah

[black8thgen]

Swap cars tim and u can sell it hahah.

[Stig]

r36 on bags ftw

[ej20i]

swap car with u?
hmmm FD1 to FD2?
i'll keep my FD1
LOL!master your driving first Ryan before moving on to the dark side

[black8thgen]

Hahha. Yeh don't plan to get anything manual for a while. But auto is so boring =[. Least I got paddles tho lol.

[ekdez]

r36 on bags ftw

wow.. you need to get stop thinking like me :(


would u take sedan or wagon :\

[Stig]

wagon in blue :), cant afford that shit though, prob end up getting an evo LOL

[black8thgen]

YEAH EVO! lol

[curtis265]

yeaaaaa danny is right. S15 (Y)\

I'm off my P's now, shud go turbo ey... T.T

[black8thgen]

hahha yep what r ya waiting for =P

[Stig]

prob waiting for the same thing im waiting for...

money haha

[ekdez]

wagon in blue :), cant afford that shit though, prob end up getting an evo LOL

you are in my head. LOL

they only around 50g's second hand.. but im worried about servicing... sighs.

i was looking to get one next year if i can save up enuf :)

[curtis265]

I have enough saved from my previous jobs/vacation work, but now i'd drown in maintenance fees. Centrelink wouldn't pay enough, lol!

I should talk to my mum and ask if she'd consider selling the Fd for an S15. I'd have the world's coolest mum.

[J-Spec23]

Hey guys im about to change my stock seats to Bridesss
but i have a 09 civic vti.. isit possible to change? do i have side airbags not quite clear.. cus i heard VTI-L has side airbags

[Stig]

read the last few weeks of posts, its been covered

[curtis265]

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/do-yourself-articles/115301-guide-changing-seats-without-dying.html


As for the airbag light? Terry over at Griffin Motorwerk sells single sided resistors that send the proper current without shorting **** out, they're recommended by Bride, Recaro and Sparco. They also did the Tein / K&N Sema Si's. So they definitely have experience. The price is roughly about 57 bucks a piece plus 15 shipping. So definitely not expensive and definitely worth it just to get rid of the nag light, give him a call at: 510-524-7447. He also sells Recaros and is about 15 minutes away from Wedge, so you can easily get an entire package from these guys.

maybe that helps?

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/inside-out/112591-diy-switching-seats-all-most-questions-answered.html


http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/inside-out/105237-aftermarket-seat-drivers-side-only-2.html

Ok, I have been getting quite a few PMs about this so I thought I would add some more info about how to do this modification. Bear in mind that the pictures suck, but they should be enough to answer most questions.

So, lets start at the beginning again. And bear in mind that all of the info I am supplying is based on what I did in my case. will other things work as well? sure possibly... I dont know... but everything Im listing as a "fact" is based on my personal testing so may be open for other methods.

when you remove the stock seat, you have to re-use the stock seatbelt latch and latch locking system (explosive charge that looks like a tube mounted to the latch)

Also, there is a small sensor that is mounted under the stock seat that reads where the seat is in relation to the steering wheel. My assumption is that this varies the intensity of the airbag explosion based on how far away you are from the airbag when it fires.
This sensor MUST be remounted and reused. You'll have to do your own research on where to mount this, but basically its a proximity sensor. Look under your stock seat and move the sliders back and forth to see when and where it 'sees' something in it proximity, and transfer that thinking to the new seat. (I cant really get to into this part since I think I might have just gotten lucky with mine, and it will be different locations based on your choice of mounting bracket and sliders etc.)

So, after that is done, you will only have one remaining plug, which is a yellow plug with a black surround on it. it has 4 female holes, and only the 2 center ones are used, so thats where the resistor goes.

RESISTOR INFO:
I couldnt find a 2.5 ohm resistor locally, so I did some math on what values I would need to run in parallel to achieve a similar impedance. I dont recall how that worked out, but if you google how to calculate resistor impedance, you should be able to figure it out. In my case it took 5 or 6 resistors in parallel to get it down to a 2.5-ish load. So I wound them all together soldered them, taped them up and ended up with a close-enough value to roll with it.
seen here:
http://www.six25creative.com/ykpics/airbag/resistorbundle.jpg
[/URL]
http://www.six25creative.com/ykpics/airbag/impedance.jpg
[/URL]



Then I stuck it in the plug:


http://www.six25creative.com/ykpics/airbag/resistorinplug.jpg
[/URL]

http://www.six25creative.com/ykpics/airbag/beforetape.jpg
[/URL]


Then after it was in the plug, I taped it all up, and tucked it under the seat.
http://www.six25creative.com/ykpics/airbag/finished.jpg
[/URL]



Final notes:
Ok, well, after this was completed, I thought that it didnt work, since teh light didnt immediately turn off. So, I thought I might have to go to a dealership to have them reset the airbag system with their diagnostic tools, but before I could schedule an appointment, the light turned off on its own, maybe 3-4 days after the install.


All has been good ever since, including the fact that everything worked when I was hit by a lady running a stop sign as I mentioned in a post above.

I hope this helps make things at least a little clearer for people, even though I admit I have left a few 'blanks' that you guys will have to figure out on your own. I never intended this to be a full how-to... Im not going to hold people's hands on projects like this. If you dont feel comfortable experimenting with this a bit, I would strongly suggest NOT swapping seats. It isnt a simple project, and requires some creativity, and problem solving.

So again, if this info doesnt make it clear enough for you, then YOU PROBABLY SHOULDNT BE TRYING THIS PROJECT.
h

[longers]

^ that would only work for the drivers side. the passenger's side has a sensor in it which deactivates the airbags if it senses that the passenger is a small child, or an adult sitting awkwardly.

[Stig]

^ thats the sensor we need to figure out, so far no one has figured it out, been trying to keep emphasizing that

[black8thgen]

get some pro honda mechanic who's a mate to help ya out =D

[curtis265]

^ that would only work for the drivers side. the passenger's side has a sensor in it which deactivates the airbags if it senses that the passenger is a small child, or an adult sitting awkwardly.

I think it's this:



Your sensors. You will have two sensors in total for the switch. Two females in the car, two males on the seat, for each seat.
One is the seatbelt sensor to know whether or not your seatbelt is connected.
The other is one I'm not totally sure of. However, this is what I know. It is the weight sensor on the passenger side to let the car know whether or not to deploy the airbag in the event of an emergency. If the weight is under "x" amount (I can't remember what the manual says, refer to it to get an exact number).. you'll see the light on your dash that says "OFF". This is to ensure that if you had a baby seat in the front, the airbag would not go off and potentially kill the baby.
This sensor is the infamous sensor that everyone says you need a resistor for. I've tried 2ohms, 2.5ohms and 3ohms, all of which have failed. However, I'm not electrical saavy, I may have been doing it wrong, but it didn't turn the light off for me. If you have a voltmeter, you can check exactly what ohms you need.

[ekdez]

need more people to start modding FD's LOL..

my sunday mornings are now uber boring.

[ekdez]

monday even.*

[Stig]

i brought a rep recaro seat and im going to turn that into a computer chair if that counts?

[ej20i]

thats awesome

some updates on my car,

The repairer cant get me another mugen kit because of this and that and this and that, so i settle with a genuine front modulo lip.
getting the car back this friday, and yet they havent figure out whose paying.
LOL!

heres a photo of the car in the morning after it happened

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/dfdc4ad8.jpg

[ekdez]

i brought a rep recaro seat and im going to turn that into a computer chair if that counts?

the one from race nation?

[Stig]

seeker motorsport

[ekdez]

ahh i didnt read recaro.. lol

hey post up pictures of progress :P

[Stig]

havent started lol, havent got enough time, work/uni/partying is too much for me :p maybe holidays

[ekdez]

sounds like my life too haha

but the car is the money pit zzzzz

[black8thgen]

Poor tim. I'm sue ur happy with ur modulo kit hahaha. Was meant to happen hhaaha

[ej20i]

Lol. I havent even checked up on my baby. Been very busy with my other baby. Lol. Girlfriend and the ge6. Lol. Spent so much on the ge6 this week. Its bad. Lol. Ill take a photo once i get it back on friday.

[black8thgen]

ahaha.. PICS OF THE JAZZZ!! ill come see it one day soon maybe =]

[ej20i]

here's the jazz's build thread!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?129704-White-on-White-GE6-Updates-on-Page-3

[ej20i]

got a few words back from AAMI and panel beaters,
reported back sayin that the vss on the front left is damaged! and needs to be replaced hence the abs light popping up.

funny that that was the side the mechanic worked on!
only the front left

anyway
heres a photo of the car i took at the panel beater
nothing much to see because of the tight space

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/6a9c3814.jpg

[black8thgen]

lol... get that mechanic fkd over!

[howy]

I'm beginning to love night time shots :)

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/7837/fd1.jpg

[black8thgen]

paint em white =P

[aero]

Wow. Nice shot!

[threesix]

paint em black!

[Sherweeeny]

guys i have this idea for my current front bar... but yeah does anyone have a spare pre facelift bumper in black thats quite clean lying around? coz ill put that on when i go to sell lol

[curtis265]

wat u intend on doing?

[Sherweeeny]

considering my front bar atm is fecked, i plan on doing this to it:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4456517622_bb8d7e2975.jpg

but yeah only if i buy a black backup front bar in case i go to sell!


also anyone know if DC5 suspension will fit on FD, im gonna lower it too... amongst other stuff. getting a bit bored of the civic so need to spruce it up

[curtis265]

nah DC5 won't fit man, lol

Is that the sticker collage/graffiti thing?

awesome!

[Stig]

is anyone modding anything? im getting kinda bored here lol

[black8thgen]

LOL. no one has any money... im saving for something right now =.=..... and trying to source a vlip (the non carbon ones) - but yeah im poor as shit atm LOL =[.

timmie's just modding his girl's jazz... go check out jazz section.... more interesting than here atm lol =[.

[Stig]

if i were allowed to mod i wonder what i could mod... HMMMMMM

[aero]

lol. no money. been getting ready to move into new house, so most of the cash goes there.
ive also realised that the last time someone actually posted a mod on this thread was a while back.

[ej20i]

im getting my civic back with the new modulo lip kit!
now i kind of regret it, doest look as aggresive!
oh well skies, genuine anyway (just to make my self feel better)
LOL!
but ABS is still not fix, booked in for Honda next week!

[d@vid]

I just got my lowering kit done on mine......it sits right where i want it.

But 1 problem, my friend did my front wheel nuts too tight, it snaps one of them.....You guys know how much to get it fix and where else beside honda i can get it fix.

Thanks

[ej20i]

wheel nut?
of the stud?
wheel nut, just get another one
stuf, thats not going to be cheap yo!

[curtis265]

Studs are cheap.

In my old riced-pulsar, the mechanic used the air wrench to tighten the nuts. When i tried to take the nut off, it snapped the stud

New stud: $3 or something like that :S

@david: pixors of car!!

[d@vid]

Really shit......

yea the stud.....~_~


wheel nut?
of the stud?
wheel nut, just get another one
stuf, thats not going to be cheap yo!

[ej20i]

oh really?
i woudve thought they would cost a lot
my mistae

[howy]

Tim, why not get the insurance company to pay you out just for the bodykit?

E.g. get them to quote the cost of the modulo, then ask them if you can get that payed out instead...
then you can use that money to get the mugen or whatever you like. (genuine modulo should cover the cost of the mugen + paint, hehe)

[Stig]

^ thats what i was thinking as well

[ej20i]

yea tried that, didnt work
LOL!
now i got the modulo kit on the car,
got the car back today, just does not feel the same! im not liking the modulo kit!
LOL!
another problem, they re-sprayed my Gram Lights, (F****N IDIOTS!)
my rims were gun blue! now they are Silveri blue like curtis's car colour!
WTF!!!!!!!
and they peeled of the gram lights sticker!
not just that,
the JW and the stickers in the back of the rim!
WTF!
im going back to AAMI asap to get a new rim or something

[evolution]

^^ Dammm...... the value of your rims just went from 2.5k to $500. Why did they do that to your rims??? were they damaged in the first place?

[ej20i]

they were buckled on one side, so they fixed it
i got other rims fixed before!
they didnt have to take any bloody effing stickers of!
and resprayed with the exact colour again!

[evolution]

And they only sprayed one rim in the funny colour?? WTF?

[curtis265]

eeew my colour is gross!

[ekdez]

man u got a lot of bad luck with that car.. im kinda happy i dont live in sydney

[ej20i]

yea im starting to feel the same,
evo 9 may be?
LOL!
but i love my Hondas

[black8thgen]

EVO 9 TIMMMMM EVO 9!!!! then lend it to me =P

btw..... insurance companies are always full of shit these days ey =.=...... bad luck tim =[

[curtis265]

What's everyone think of this?
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/raybyduhbay/Car%20now/P8170889.jpg

[black8thgen]

A bit tacky I reckon =\

[Brescia]

did something different, love it or hate it

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/1526/29888142395040890515370.jpg

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/7421/29888142395404899615370.jpg

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/2978/29888142389940763015370.jpg

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/7512/29888142389944763115370.jpg

[curtis265]

Love it!

[black8thgen]

hawtttt

[fitme]

he should paint the wiper arm as well..

[d@vid]

Look good.

[threesix]

What's everyone think of this?
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/raybyduhbay/Car%20now/P8170889.jpg

gross, spiced up with a little ugly.

[ekdez]

Brescia, looks good!!! still rocking 16" tho? or are those 17"

[Brescia]

thanks mate
i upped to 17" this time, the car sits a tiny bit higher all-round, but im happy my gaurds have been filled a little more.
my v-lip isnt being destroyed everywhere i go as much either, so thats a positive too..
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/6190/27266976.jpg

[ekdez]

i think its perfect hey.. love it your work..
although, i'd have gone se37k's in 17" or 18".. those are my next rims lol

[dny]

man i want to paint my rims black now XD

[Brescia]

se37k's are :thumbsup:
choosing between bride or recaro seats next, hope to upload some proper photos here when thier in
thanks guys

[eNGee]

Went on a lil day trip with a cousin to Mount Tamborine & O'Reillys yesterday.

Fine weather, great views, plenty of curvey roads, fun drive !!!

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae213/eric_2730/WRXCivic.jpg

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae213/eric_2730/WRXCivic1.jpg

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae213/eric_2730/WRXCivic2.jpg

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae213/eric_2730/MtTambo.jpg

[d@vid]

Nice view.

man I wanna paint my rims black as well, but don't know how ...:o

[black8thgen]

go to a panel beater or a rim shop - dont get it powder coated (thats what i was recommended to NOT do) - just get it in normal car paint and yupppp s'all goooood

[d@vid]

Last time

I got quote for $500 to get it painted black.......thats why i am thinking about DIY......


go to a panel beater or a rim shop - dont get it powder coated (thats what i was recommended to NOT do) - just get it in normal car paint and yupppp s'all goooood

[black8thgen]

i got mine done for 360. but that didnt include me having to strip tyres off. 500 is fair price.. ish.. lol. ask around more man u can prob get someone for 400. =]. dont diy doesnt look half as good

[ej20i]

doesnt last as long as well!

[black8thgen]

yupp! btw tim how's the car now?!

[ej20i]

abs light is still on
Honda is looking at it 2moro!
such a fuss around and head ache!

[Stig]

i think you need to turbo the civic :)

[ekdez]

LM's for sale again. =]

[fitme]

hmm do you think the lancer VRX 18" rims will fit the FD??

[Stig]

LM's for sale again. =]

buy my bags :p

[ej20i]

hmm do you think the lancer VRX 18" rims will fit the FD??


if you were reffering to the mitsi lancer vrx then yes it will

[ekdez]

buy my bags :p

lol what?
u over the bags now hey?

[threesix]

that was quick. damm ballers.

[Stig]

sotra lol i dont even use it as much, even cbf while on speedhumps

[kedz112]

Is there any Turbo civic here. I'm new to the forum. Looking at turbo charging my civic, but i want to know if anyone else has done it

[aero]

dunno about that. amurray had a turbo kit, but not sure what happened

[curtis265]

go to the US 8thcivic site. People have run hundreds of turbo and supercharged setups. We're too lame here

[threesix]

my hybrid sounds like its supercharged. does that count? lol

[.k.]

guys which company makes the 'best' lugnuts - only thing im worried about it the lock nut and a little bit about colour - fading etc.. stig & dez which u guys use and recommend?

[aero]

work rs lug and lock nuts? rays duralumin nuts?

[Stig]

rays short/long and work rs, the colour chips like hell if you use it alot, but out of the two, the work rs lasts the longest imo, rays chip to fast, you chuck it on the first time and youre like wtf shouldve just brought 2nd hand

try kics since their nuts are like plated on or something, but prepared to pay the price

[Atjo]

McGard lock nuts FTW

[ekdez]

i use work RS, but im starting to think too many people ahve them and its not as safe as i think o:

i want the BBS or McGard lock nuts. :thumbsup:

[d@vid]

How much they worth...

This may sound silly, where about i get them.

[JOhnnyFD]

some light engine mods up in the states for the R18A
- NST lightweight pulleys
- P2R Throttle Body Spacers

apparantly from dyno results shows increase in powah

[ekdez]

love the apparently.

what do throttle body spacers do anyhow?

[JOhnnyFD]

TBS allows more air volume into the TB

"apparently" coz guys in the states argue discrepancies in dyno results... but from feedback on those who've had it.. they like it

[ej20i]

GB on TBS?

[.k.]

how much r the mcgard locknuts? i searched up on google but then couldnt find out pricing..

any1 used kics b4? jdmyard have em for 260 atm down from 310 so that mite b on option.. & do work nuts have locknut?

[.k.]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/51MPL/NewImagelol.jpg

tyres too fat and rims bit small but just means i can go lower once i get sussy :) thoughts?

just joking lol that was when it was jacked up from other side hahaha

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/51MPL/NewImages.jpg

[JOhnnyFD]

GB on TBS?

count me in
also be aware that you'll need another Throttle Body gasket with it

[black8thgen]

what size k?? looks nice =]

[.k.]

17s brah. cheers

[ekdez]

fk time to sell my LM's..
to many people rolling on them now-a-days.. gotta get me a set of RS and roof racks. no one follow tho!

[aero]

im on it! what's happening with ur t1s btw?

[Stig]

LOL i wanted roof racks, but all my friends thought it was gay, usdm ftw man

and yes, what is going on with your t1s :)

[ekdez]

hahah :D yeah we will see, roof racks are cool :P
my t1s? they are still sitting in my spare room lined up on the wall :)
i look them every day and say .. fk i wish those were on my car right now.

i lost my passion to mod for a bit.. im back tho :)
tires will come soon :) promise!

[curtis265]

^i suppose you won't be wasting any money then, lol


Roofracks look nice sometimes ey, i don't know why :S

[Stig]

lol mine are off the car sitting downstairs, running on stock sport rims atm, my friend is buying mine at the end of the year

[ekdez]

broken the mod free year yet?

i bet you are so keen for a new set of rims..!

[Stig]

nearly half a year and still going strong

but yeah i do want a new set of rims LOL

[.k.]

lol ive wanted roof racks for ages but couldnt find any nice ones.. keep ur lms bro they look awsome! only 3 people on lms..

[ej20i]

i wanted roof racks!

[curtis265]

I dont like how they have to fit on these cars :(

http://webservices.honda.com.au/resources.ashx/Accessories/239/ImageZoom/D8A6D33D5E5A98974111897E71F3A4F2/Cargo_RoofRacks.jpg?rand=908396794

[aero]

imo, i dont think roof racks would go well with t1s. i'd like to see it tho

[ekdez]

nah i wanted to do roof racks with some 17x9 bbs rs..:P

[Stig]

someone do it

[.k.]

link to some decent lookin racks? and how do u get that plate thing that goes from body > first part of the rack to make it look less fugly? people normally spam it with stickers

[ej20i]

get the THULE ones!
they look hectic!

[ekdez]

what do people think of these?

http://img265.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/8/8/7/9/hamagare_a-img600x450-1270976398bljuit50706.jpg\

they kinda cool in a ricer kinda of way hey..

[curtis265]

^black and silver reminds me waaaay to much of those ugly wheels u see on almost every car nowadays...

[ej20i]

They look like those wheels u get from eagle tyres with the brand MAAS!
YUCK!

[Atjo]

how much r the mcgard locknuts? i searched up on google but then couldnt find out pricing..

any1 used kics b4? jdmyard have em for 260 atm down from 310 so that mite b on option.. & do work nuts have locknut?

There you go:http://www.lugshack.com/Chrome_McGard_Lug_kit_wheel_locks_12_x_1_5_p/65557.htm

Also comes in black: http://www.lugshack.com/Black_McGard_Lug_kit_wheel_locks_12_x_1_5_p/65557bk.htm

[.k.]

thanks heaps buddy! - thread for fd1? 1.5?

[fitme]

where i can get this locally ?
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s273/yomiuri_photos/sportspedal2.jpg


hmm brembo oe replacement
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s273/yomiuri_photos/brembo1.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s273/yomiuri_photos/brembo.jpg

[ej20i]

did u get that fitme?

[fitme]

^^ nope..but i have a source overseas.....i only want the modulo pedal.......brembro cost around $500 for the 4 corners...

[ej20i]

thats cheap!!!!
is that real brembo?

[fitme]

ej..i think so...this is the posted message from his selling...


brembo rotors
oe replacement
1.8--262 mm-- $268+-
2.0--282mm-- $300+-
rear 260 mm-- $250+-
comes in pairs

limited supply only

ou can have Brembo quality in original equipment replacement brake rotors that are fully compatible with your vehicle's original brake system. And as you would expect, Brembo Brake Rotors are designed to equal or exceed the performance of the original equipment rotors that came on your vehicle. For that matter, in order to provide higher levels of performance and comfort, Brembo even developed one-piece cast brake rotors to replace original equipment two-piece brake rotors that feature economically stamped steel centers fastened to the braking surfaces.
Starting with a casting from a Brembo foundry that assures uniform thickness, Brembo Brake Rotors are machined to exacting tolerances (the rotor run-out tolerance is only 0.0025%, about half of the industry norm), feature a braking surface finish (ground or fine turned) compatible with the vehicle's OE specifications and are electronically balanced to minimize the possibility of vibration.
Brembo offers its brake rotors with the same levels of quality, technology and performance that have earned it Dodge Viper, Ferrari, Ford Mustang Cobra and Mercedes-Benz OEM fitments. All Brembo OE Replacement Rotors are manufactured under QS-9000 and ISO 9001 certifications to ensure the highest level of quality. Brembo brake rotors offer applications for most every automobile & domestic to import, compact car to luxury SUV.
NOTE: Brembo Rotors should always be installed in axle pairs to maintain the most effective brake performance.

Together with its unique know-how in the manufacturing of braking systems for high performance vehicles, Brembo is able to guarantee top quality standards and the most advanced technological knowledge, making it a world market leader in its sector. Brembo brake rotors are the natural choice for use in the most sophisticated sports vehicles and high-class saloon cars. Its skill ensures an unsurpassable performance level in the best cars produced in Europe, the USA and Japan today.
The electronic balancing system allows to eliminate any possible difference in the weight split of vented discs, avoiding vibration risks.

The perfectly uniform thickness of the braking surfaces ensures top performance, maximum comfort and much higher durability of the components.

The precise finish of the braking surface, ground or fine turned depending on OE specifications, ensures improved pad-discs fit and better running-in.

The extremely precise tolerance guarantees correct run-out values and the elimination of several types of disc vibrations.
Features:
• Maximum safety in time:
Careful design, based on advanced calculation systems, controls the heat transmission from the braking surface to the hat section.
• Advanced solutions:
the use of specific cast irons, coming from the integration of foundries in the production process, allows for exclusive technical and planning know-how.
• High comfort and longer durability:
Exact tolerances guarantee maximum performance of braking system components.
• Better synergy between the friction material and disc:
Careful finishing guarantees a turned or ground braking surface as for Original Equipment specifications.
• Reduction of vibration risks:
An electronic balancing system is used during the production process to eliminate possible unbalanced weight distribution of ventilated discs.

<< didnt know that FD2 has bigger front rotors...

[FallenAngel]

why do i have a feeling that our fd1 has 282mm rotors..

[dny]

Brembo Brake Rotors are designed to equal or exceed the performance of the original equipment rotors that came on your vehicle

pretty sure it should just exceed, not equal

shin2chou for the lolz

[ej20i]

hmmmm

[threesix]

are the racks just for looks? or people put their fixies up there or some shit lol

[curtis265]

^i saw a hybrid with roofracks today and kayak holders... They looked TERRIBLE actually :(


http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s273/yomiuri_photos/sportspedal2.jpg

This not the local purchase. I bought mine from strutking USA... If you want i can give you a coupon code, saving you a massive 10%!!

[.k.]

i wud actually use my racks.. and build in a rod tube so i dont have to keep buyin 2pc rods

[fitme]

^^ but your one doesnt include the footrest?....it will cost me $110 for the set including the footrest...

[fitme]

saw a 2010 white fd2 wilt full modulo kit somewhere in chinatown.....it is really nice....

[curtis265]

Mine included the footrest... for LHD T.T

[Stig]

anyone modded their sound system and wanna sell me their stock speakers?!?

[ekdez]

whys that?

[Stig]

stocking up on stock parts la

i used my stock speakers as a frame for the aftermarket speakers lol so i dont have a stock set

[Waternmo]

what size speakers do i need if i wanna replace my stock speakers? sorry, im a total noob when it comes to car audio...

[ekdez]

so i wanna selll my car and get this :D

http://execstudio.com/products/interad/turismo/turismo_automotive_connoisseur_execstudio_interad_ wheels_bmw_x6m_e71_brushed_chrome_22_01.jpg

[Stig]

what size speakers do i need if i wanna replace my stock speakers? sorry, im a total noob when it comes to car audio...

6.5" all round

[ej20i]

Can we get a Dead rest for rhd alone??

[Atjo]

so i wanna selll my car and get this :D

http://execstudio.com/products/interad/turismo/turismo_automotive_connoisseur_execstudio_interad_ wheels_bmw_x6m_e71_brushed_chrome_22_01.jpg

How about this with 24" Vellano VTA :)

http://permaisuri.com/include/read.php?file=autoshow/182718.jpg

http://permaisuri.com/include/read.php?file=autoshow/182719.jpg

http://permaisuri.com/include/read.php?file=autoshow/182721.jpg

http://permaisuri.com/include/read.php?file=autoshow/183211.jpg

[aero]

are those X6's? i like the white one, but i wouldnt buy one even if i had the money

[curtis265]

Can we get a Dead rest for rhd alone??

theres one 'under development'

[rene]

Guys check this out!! I reckon its purdy good.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200471252286&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling

[aero]

pretty cheap. no fender flares tho

[ekdez]

ok so i found my new wheels!

http://www.importmonster.com.au/shop/images/IMG_0758.JPG

[ej20i]

OH MY GOD!
that looks similar to your LMs!
LOL!
u need a sticker saying "I'm a wheel whore"

[black8thgen]

those look hot.

btw tim saw u at westfield =P. car still looks nice bro =]. what u worrying abuot?!

[r3ckless]

That blakc fd is freakin' hot with those bbs wheels!... Those tyres look worn though! When u get new tyres.... Get a smaller profile.. I reckon drop that blakc fd a little bit, but leave stock kit!!!!

[aero]

^^ wut? which car is he talking about??

.k.'s car? i need to drop over his place and take a look at them irl

[curtis265]

ROOF RACKS!
http://www.stanceworks.com/canibeat/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_1469.jpg

[fitme]

^^^ nice!!!..i want the hood protector

[ekdez]

fitme, find one and ill do a group buy :)
ive wanted a nose bra for a while now.

[rene]

pretty cheap. no fender flares tho

You mean to make the fender thicker Aero? I reckon its good as it is no?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=tab%3DSelling
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/6402/mugenrrm.jpg

[fitme]

ekdez,...yeah sure...me want that aswell....got some stonechip on my hood already...

[ekdez]

@ fitme: yeah sick! ive tried searching... but that was 4 months ago.. so mm.. anyhow let me know!

ok time to go trial fit the T1S! :D ill show you fitment.

then i can try and work out tire sizes! O: feck..

[Stig]

215/35/19 fronts and 225/35/19 rears

[ekdez]

yeah thats the plan. but wow! ill upload pics in a sec...

F*&KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK ME DEAD :(

dont shoot me for these big pictures.. small ones you cant see..

BBS LM VS WORK T1S
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/T1S%20TRIAL/bbsvswork.jpg

8.5 on the front view
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/T1S%20TRIAL/x85frontside.jpg

8.5 on the top view
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/T1S%20TRIAL/x85fronttop.jpg

8.5 it will fit yo!
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/T1S%20TRIAL/x85front1.jpg

9.5 front view
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/T1S%20TRIAL/x95frontview.jpg

9.5 front top
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/T1S%20TRIAL/x95fronttop.jpg

9.5 front poke LOLz
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/T1S%20TRIAL/x95front1.jpg

the 8.5 chillin
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/T1S%20TRIAL/thex85chillin.jpg

9.5 rear view
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/T1S%20TRIAL/x95rear1.jpg

9.5 poke from front
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/T1S%20TRIAL/x95pokefront.jpg

9.5 poke from rear
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/T1S%20TRIAL/x95pokerear.jpg

[ekdez]

and my problem...

FML!!

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/T1S%20TRIAL/myproblem.jpg

i think i might have to cut away the plastic covering the fuel line?

but what about the other side :(... i dunno what might hit on that side...

maybe i should run the 9.5 at the front :O

[d@vid]

Nice rims

[aero]

wow that last shot was a bit distressing, dez. what's the offset on ur t1s btw?

[ekdez]

mm well my friend suggested..

maybe i should, take the fuel plastic cover off and then use that heat wrap stuff.. that people wrap headers with to cover my fuel lines...

they are 19x8.5 +25 and 19x9.5+30 for the T1S

as a wise man once said.. " with a will there is a way " and i say, " ill make it fit! " haha

[ej20i]

u r NUTS!

[Stig]

hmm... yea... LOL

[Atjo]

Hey dez, it's a bit strange for offset +30 on your 9.5 will hit the plastic. My iForged was +35 and when i sold it a guy who drives FD1 it never had any problems hitting the inside. You should have gone with offset 0 :p

[ekdez]

ok well i was just thinking.. maybe it has something to do with my camber kit?

plus i did those calculations.. using that website.

going from x9 +35 to a x9.5 +30
Inner Clearance: 1mm LESS <- so maybe my LM's were touching the plastic as well.. but because my camber kit as a certain degree of camber, this makes the wheel travel parallel to the plasitc covering my fuel line..? mad theory there :D
Outer Position: EXTEND an extra 11mm <- to be flush :P

[Atjo]

ok well i was just thinking.. maybe it has something to do with my camber kit?

plus i did those calculations.. using that website.

going from x9 +35 to a x9.5 +30
Inner Clearance: 1mm LESS <- so maybe my LM's were touching the plastic as well.. but because my camber kit as a certain degree of camber, this makes the wheel travel parallel to the plasitc covering my fuel line..? mad theory there :D
Outer Position: EXTEND an extra 11mm <- to be flush :P

My camber was -6 both on my euro & odyssey and they never touch the innerside. I think Ivan's 9.5 also doesn't touch the innerside.

[curtis265]

have u tried this website? It may help u visualise :S
http://www.willtheyfit.com/

[visconti]

Thats mad offset & width for FD.. gotta stretch the tyres, 215 front 225 rear maybe or even 205 font 215 rear and roll guards to the max lol

I like poke, really wanna see how it will look like :)

[ekdez]

thanks denny!

and curtis

http://www.willtheyfit.com/wheelimage.php?tyrediameter=629.2&tyrewidth=215&tyrecirc=1976.69009538&wheelwidth=228.6&wheeldia=457.2&offset=35&poke=79.3&inset=149.3&aspect=40&tyrediameter2=640.1&tyrewidth2=225&tyrecirc2=2010.933455265&wheelwidth2=241.3&wheeldia2=482.6&offset2=30&poke2=90.65&inset2=150.65&aspect2=35

Old New
Diameter 629.2mm 640.1mm
Circumference 1976.7mm 2010.9mm
Poke 79.3mm 90.7mm
Inset 149.3mm 150.7mm


so it should fit LOL..

[threesix]

and my problem...

FML!!

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/T1S%20TRIAL/myproblem.jpg

i think i might have to cut away the plastic covering the fuel line?

but what about the other side :(... i dunno what might hit on that side...

maybe i should run the 9.5 at the front :O

i had to cut the plastic covering the fuel line....

[Stig]

i just left mine and let it scrub away

[threesix]

mine scrubed away by it was still rubbing somehow. so i cut a big hole in that ****er. lol

[ylo00w]

Been out here for a while now but thinking of getting new rims. Anyone here seen an FD with 17" Enkei RPF1. Want to see one fitted first but Im leaning towards it as its always been my got to have mods.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h80/sube83sti/rpf1_black_edition.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h80/sube83sti/rpf1_randy.jpg

[.k.]

i rkn it'd look fkn awsome! do it!!!

[ekdez]

yeha man RPF1 is a win!

maybe go the black chrome! ?

[curtis265]

I quite like the gold ones.
Waht colour's your car?

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd162/mugen_kid/si.jpg
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z216/deotherhalf/Car%20picture/RPF1/_DSC0304.jpg
http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/chasemade/IMG_1727-1.jpg?t=1273559731
Last pic's a bit unflattering, but that's sorta what you'd look like if u didn't have a lipkit going on

[ylo00w]

Bluish Silver and I think the Bronze will be perfect. Looking to sell my sport rims (EP3). In good condition. Rims only. I

[curtis265]

oooh a fellow bluish silver driver, is it a sport model then? are you lowered?

[dny]

i just put this lip on

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee29/dnydnydny/1505201007912131.jpg

what you guys rkn?

[ej20i]

Looks good
DIY?!