Your Mods To 2006-2011 FD Civics

[.k.]

are you gonna get spacers?

on another note - my nuts have left LA on the 21st so hopefully tehy get here soon? did yours take long to get through customs or anything stig

[fitme]

^ do i need spacer on that specs?..firesport is down....i will sell my michellin so i can get another pair of re001 225

[xenonkuraz]

Anyone can recommend a good turbo kit for around 4k landed? I'm looking at either the TSI or the GReddy atm

for the k20

[Stig]

thought about supercharging it? greddy turbo is better for the k20

[xenonkuraz]

Never really think about supercharging when it comes to forced induction lol. I love the turbo spool and blow off/flutter too much...although I have seen some nice s/c kits on corsport.

Can anyone confirm if I'll have any problems using the k20z3 kits?

[ekay1]

Anyone can recommend a good turbo kit for around 4k landed? I'm looking at either the TSI or the GReddy atm

for the k20

You are one crazy dude. Gonna track with it?

[Stig]

Never really think about supercharging when it comes to forced induction lol. I love the turbo spool and blow off/flutter too much...although I have seen some nice s/c kits on corsport.

Can anyone confirm if I'll have any problems using the k20z3 kits?

only problem i believe is finding a reliable tuner

[xenonkuraz]

The greddy comes with pre programmed ultimate. I know a few tuners who can deal with emanage so that would be a good option.

^ekay I would never track my car lol I want to prolong the components

[ej20i]

u want to prolong the components by turboing it?

[curtis265]

k20z3 =/= z2, i think you'll run into a heap of problems TBH.

[Stig]

save the money, k24z3 swap it!

[aero]

are you gonna get spacers?

on another note - my nuts have left LA on the 21st so hopefully tehy get here soon? did yours take long to get through customs or anything stig

my package is set to arrive on the 30th, according to the UPS tracking


^ do i need spacer on that specs?..firesport is down....i will sell my michellin so i can get another pair of re001 225

u wont need spacers for those specs

[Stig]

are you gonna get spacers?

on another note - my nuts have left LA on the 21st so hopefully tehy get here soon? did yours take long to get through customs or anything stig

mine took around a week give or take a few days, from buy date to showing up in my mailbox

[.k.]

mine took around a week give or take a few days, from buy date to showing up in my mailbox

cheers man! hopefully mine come this week/next week =]

ps - what spring rates are everyones coil?

[stanz86]

Just the other day, i got a quote from a mechanic who put a FN2R engine into a FD1, costed a total of like $28k lol

[xenonkuraz]

u want to prolong the components by turboing it?

I knew this would come up!! lol after I turbo it I want to prolong the life of the drivetrain. Forced induction adds strain to the engine I know but treat it right and there's no reason it won't last it's intended lifespan :)

^Stan what kind of problems?

[xenonkuraz]

save the money, k24z3 swap it!

I'd be looking at 8k+ labour just for the engine from what I've seen :(

[Stig]

Anyone want to sell their oem exhaust finishers to me? :)

[ekay1]

Just the other day, i got a quote from a mechanic who put a FN2R engine into a FD1, costed a total of like $28k lol

What?? thats nuts! why not just get a k20a with that money and a bucket of other goodies!

[black8thgen]

Stig pm me an offer for them lol. I think they're in perfect condition. Didn't have them on for that long.

[.k.]

ok got my nuts lol! they left 21st aug n here already yay =] put them on 2moro, gotta goto work now :(

[Stig]

a few pics my mate shot the other week

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs280.snc4/40359_454484100114_568930114_6773254_5074585_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs260.snc4/40359_454484105114_568930114_6773255_7414412_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs280.snc4/40359_454484110114_568930114_6773256_6672643_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs280.snc4/40359_454484115114_568930114_6773257_1432390_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs196.ash2/45929_454490130114_568930114_6773345_5721901_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs384.snc4/44682_454484275114_568930114_6773260_2607979_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs384.snc4/44682_454484290114_568930114_6773263_6890114_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs184.ash2/44682_454484295114_568930114_6773264_3678202_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs320.snc4/41318_454484505114_568930114_6773266_7943794_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs300.snc4/41318_454484515114_568930114_6773268_2576908_n.jpg

just to make dan happy :p

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs300.snc4/41318_454484510114_568930114_6773267_3492544_n.jpg

[ekdez]

damn son! i wanna see your car on my t1s, that would rock my world!

[Stig]

remember i still want them when you get sick and tired of them :p

[xenonkuraz]

Gotta love that stance...and those plates.

[threesix]

remember i still want them when you get sick and tired of them :p

that wont take long :)

[fitme]

nice...thats one flawless black FD..:thumbsup:

[fitme]

guys what do you think about this yellowish color?
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/ozcity/DSC01043.jpg

[me_kevinly]

a few pics my mate shot the other week

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs280.snc4/40359_454484100114_568930114_6773254_5074585_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs260.snc4/40359_454484105114_568930114_6773255_7414412_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs280.snc4/40359_454484110114_568930114_6773256_6672643_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs280.snc4/40359_454484115114_568930114_6773257_1432390_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs196.ash2/45929_454490130114_568930114_6773345_5721901_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs384.snc4/44682_454484275114_568930114_6773260_2607979_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs384.snc4/44682_454484290114_568930114_6773263_6890114_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs184.ash2/44682_454484295114_568930114_6773264_3678202_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs320.snc4/41318_454484505114_568930114_6773266_7943794_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs300.snc4/41318_454484515114_568930114_6773268_2576908_n.jpg

just to make dan happy :p

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs300.snc4/41318_454484510114_568930114_6773267_3492544_n.jpg

wow Henry
these images are really nice
just makes me wanna get a set of t1s for my ride.

[eNGee]

black8thgen ur inbox is full, can't reply to ya...

[black8thgen]

sorry mate. its cleared now!

[black8thgen]

btw anyone know where the front tow hook goes for our fds? is it under the bumper or is it like under the grill area like the jazz's are?

[xenonkuraz]

which tow hook did you get? can't believe how trendy these things are nowadays...who really uses them to tow? lol

[black8thgen]

thinking of getting front and rear benen ones lol.

yeah.. they look pretty lmao

[xenonkuraz]

lol I wanna get a couple blue ones, whats a good price for them?

Just installed these puppies...damn they're loud!

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5835/img0419k.jpg

Compared to stocker:

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/5305/img0417k.jpg

[curtis265]

ohhhh man u dont know how much i want a superhorn...

train horn ftw

[xenonkuraz]

yeah these sound like a hybrid train + truck horn :D

[vlixcool]

Nice Ride stig!

[xenonkuraz]

hey johnny...

two for $100

http://firesport.com.au/purple-benen-tow-hooks-turbo-boost--ad161754.htm

[black8thgen]

All benen tow hooks are universal right? As in it'll fit our civics for sure?

[xenonkuraz]

I guess just gotta find good mounting position

[ekay1]

Are there any fake benen tow hooks? like replicas that we should look out for lol

[xenonkuraz]

plenty of fakes around

[ekay1]

Should of known

[Stig]

wow Henry
these images are really nice
just makes me wanna get a set of t1s for my ride.

do it kev! 20's on the audi :p

anyway got a set of coils here for sale if anyone is interested

[xenonkuraz]

Will they fit fd2? Pm me more info if yes

[fitme]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/ozcity/rg.jpg

[ekay1]

^ looks sweet dude. What specs are the tyres?

[fitme]

215-45-17 stock FD2 tires.. rims is 7.5 wide....no plans of keeping it...i might go back to ep3 rims and mount it with 225

[JZ45HO]

My new wheel, 19", 8.5 , 43+ :D no rub at all with 4 ppl inside :thumbsup:

sorry for crappy mobile phone picture, will upload moaar pictures later

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/8381/imag0113j.jpg

Looks awesome dude! glad you're enjoying my old rims ;)

more pics!

[aero]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/ozcity/rg.jpg

nice! are those vlixcool's old wheels?


215-45-17 stock FD2 tires.. rims is 7.5 wide....no plans of keeping it...i might go back to ep3 rims and mount it with 225

why mount the ep3r wheels with 225s? arent they 17x7.5 as well?

[ej20i]

let me know when u wanna sell those advans if u dont want to keep em

[vlixcool]

yeah it was mine :D

[vlixcool]

Looks awesome dude! glad you're enjoying my old rims ;)

more pics!

thnx dude :D will post more pic soon.. so many thing has to be done.. doing upgrade for my sound system at the moment :D

[fitme]

why mount the ep3r wheels with 225s? arent they 17x7.5 as well?ep3= ep3=17x7... i want chunky look wheels:cool: and 225x45x17 is the closest size to stock 16

17" RG looks small on our FD..less small spokes doesnt look good with the FD

[xenonkuraz]

anyone know where to get a tint overlay for our fd2 tail lights? ebay only has them for the si and fg2

[ekay1]

ep3= ep3=17x7... i want chunky look wheels:cool: and 225x45x17 is the closest size to stock 16

17" RG looks small on our FD..less small spokes doesnt look good with the FD

Ohhh, i was gonna suggest smaller tyres :P but if you want chunky, go for it! i wonder how it'll look like.

[BC8]

hey guys, anyone here replace the front brake pads yet? did you get OEM or aftermarket ? any suggestions and cost approx for OEM ones... let me know thanks

[ej20i]

yea i did,
went bendix but didnt last long
now im up for another one
im thinking of project mu

[fitme]

ej20i.....your inbox is full...

[aero]

yay. package has landed!

sorry for all the pictures.

http://i35.tinypic.com/1z5i70j.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/4jn989.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/35a39dk.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/156uzbn.jpg

trial fit:

http://i36.tinypic.com/11uxjxk.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/rs7tc1.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/vnpgrl.jpg

[aero]

will be putting some tyres on these in a couple of days and lug nuts should also be in this week... hopefully

[vlixcool]

wat! silver color? :p i thought you like black on silver car hehe :D but nice wheel dude :thumbsup: get stretch tyre now :D

[threesix]

dope!! what size/offset???????

[aero]

17x9 +35


wat! silver color? :p i thought you like black on silver car hehe :D but nice wheel dude :thumbsup: get stretch tyre now :D

will be doing some mild stretch to minimise scrubbing :thumbsup:

supplier didnt have black in the specs i wanted. silver isnt too bad i guess lol. 17s look pretty small tho... i wonder how it will look with tyres

[threesix]

it will look super ****ing fresh imo. go maximum streeetch!!

[xenonkuraz]

what are stretched tyres? ^o)

[curtis265]

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/AntonioAlvendia/Japan/Used%20Parts/IMG_6525%20copy.jpg

[aero]

I was looking at falken 512 205/40 tyres but that much stretch is considered very unsafe (even tho any tyre stretch is considered unsafe lol), so they'll be wrapped in 215/40 tyres. Good stretch on a 9" rim IMO

[ekay1]

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/AntonioAlvendia/Japan/Used%20Parts/IMG_6525%20copy.jpg

Gotta be careful of gutter rashes with those specs LOL
Nice rims there Aero, i dont think you stretch too much :P i dont think FD's suit overstretched tyres IMO that is. Nice rims nethertheless!

[curtis265]

Bitstretched... Doesn't look that bad.
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/1199/44928140300bcb69902ab.jpg

Don't like the poke tho

another kinda stretched
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z291/ajgillett/CJs%20FA/_MG_1641_1resized.jpg

[.k.]

changed my nuts today lol.. =]

[.k.]

urgentt.. i need new tyres - have decided to try out the kumho ku31s - seem like good bang for buck but im stumped on size. should i go 215/40/17 or 205/40/17?

[aero]

Ur on 17x8 - I say go 205/40

[Stig]

the car feels so sluggish without an intake -_-

[ekay1]

Offft curtis, the white FD looks nice! however, not a fan of wider front tyres. Orange is hot though, wish we got some of those here in Aus.

[ekay1]

the car feels so sluggish without an intake -_-

Is it off already? ^^

[Stig]

lol yeah got it off just then, got the exhaust to take off now, soo cbf putting the front bar back on

[ekay1]

The wait is over xD BTW mind if i asking why your parting out?

[xenonkuraz]

how do you stretch tyres? :D

[stanz86]

lol yeah got it off just then, got the exhaust to take off now, soo cbf putting the front bar back on

shotgun on buying ur intake

[ekay1]

shotgun on buying ur intake

i shotgunned them about a month ago :P

[Stig]

The wait is over xD BTW mind if i asking why your parting out?

no reason, might study abroad next year and could use the extra dosh


shotgun on buying ur intake

as ekay1 said, he's been patiently waiting for me to take them out for a month now LOL

[ekay1]

no reason, might study abroad next year and could use the extra dosh

Fair enough. You had an awesome car though gotta admit.

as ekay1 said, he's been patiently waiting for me to take them out for a month now LOL

Wouldnt say paitent :P but the day has come now!!! sorry stanz

[stanz86]

aww :( fair enough lol

[ej20i]

how bout my pod jacket henry???

WHERE U GOING???
i really want your wheels
pity ur in melb

[threesix]

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx93/getbuck_2010/f147dc90-3d9b-4254-8593-d7d3f22b17c2.jpg

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx93/getbuck_2010/ab2c94c0-776c-4bcb-8022-591e40438358.jpg



**** gutters!!! lol

[.k.]

tyre/rim specs 3-6? lookin nicee

[threesix]

18x8 +38 215/40r18
18x9 +38 215/40r18

[Stig]

how bout my pod jacket henry???

WHERE U GOING???
i really want your wheels
pity ur in melb

prob malaysia for a semester haha (hopefully, havent applied yet)

nothing a courier company cant do to ship wheels from melb to syd :p

as for hydrosheild, ill throw you a pm

[ekay1]

Dam those wheels sit niceeeee

[.k.]

sweet as man.. getting my tires fitted tommorow 205/40/17 - too scared to get 195/40 LOL! Gonna try out some of the Federal 595SS and see how they go.. Aero coming with me but hes getting 215/40s for his rpf1s

chyeaa

[ekay1]

whats the price on those? and how would they compare to ku31s?

[stanz86]

My turn to get rear ended. GG.

[aero]

Oh shiet!!! How bad is it? Is the mugen rr rear ok?

[ekdez]

lol unlucky dude..

my car goes in for repairs this week.. =]

[black8thgen]

unlucky stanz =[... how bad is it

my car is in repair atm =]. new mugen rear kit just arrived yay. miss my car.. its so damn dirty =[

[ekdez]

hey do u know where to source "only" the front mugen lip from?

[howy]

stanz: hope u're ok... will u be getting another rear bumper?

ryan: what happened to ur old lip?

[Stig]

hey do u know where to source "only" the front mugen lip from?

genuine? jdmconcept or nengun

[xenonkuraz]

bad luck stan hope the bar is good

[ekdez]

genuine? jdmconcept or nengun

dont care about genuine or not anymore.. as long as it fits nicely (enuf)

[DuffyFD]

dont care about genuine or not anymore.. as long as it fits nicely (enuf)

also interested in this

[ekay1]

My turn to get rear ended. GG.

WHAT! ALREADY? what happened dude?

[ej20i]

dam yo!

i got a lil teaser for you guys
here it is

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/efe4f5bd.jpg

[fitme]

^ nice rim color....:thumbsup:

[stanz86]

some mum driving a CRV just smashed into my rear at the lights lol. My whole bumper came off but the rear lip kit part only got scratched, so im guessing they will just buff it off for the kit, and probably try to pull a dodgy and fit the rear bumper in again. Aami is pretty bad, said they would take 3-4 weeks at least to get it back to me.

[BC8]

yea i did,
went bendix but didnt last long
now im up for another one
im thinking of project mu


how long did the bendix last for in KM's???

Im looking at project mu over the OEM, probably a better alternative aye

[black8thgen]

someone rear ended me. and i got my lip kit from ontherun motorsports. look em up on google and send them a pm. good guys there.

[Stig]

^ yeah

give johnny a call, its prob the only place i know that sources these stuff in melb

http://www.ontherunmotorsports.com/

[ekay1]

some mum driving a CRV just smashed into my rear at the lights lol. My whole bumper came off but the rear lip kit part only got scratched, so im guessing they will just buff it off for the kit, and probably try to pull a dodgy and fit the rear bumper in again. Aami is pretty bad, said they would take 3-4 weeks at least to get it back to me.

Ouch dude, honda vs honda. Well lucky that your fine and minor damage. Must of been pretty devasted man. Glad to hear things arent that bad though

[stanz86]

Ouch dude, honda vs honda. Well lucky that your fine and minor damage. Must of been pretty devasted man. Glad to hear things arent that bad though

i guess, it just sucks cause i just got my car today from the panel beaters an hour before the accident as i had my front lip resprayed to black, after being car-less for the weekend now im going car-less for another 3-4 weeks, i guess such is life :(

[Stig]

was that your car outside dt today? with the blue te37 look alikes? looked nice, needs to be lowered though :p

[stanz86]

yea it was, were u there today lol

[ej20i]

how long did the bendix last for in KM's???

Im looking at project mu over the OEM, probably a better alternative aye



mine was at 40K

[Stig]

yea it was, were u there today lol

yeah stopped by to pick some stuff up

[.k.]

u gonna get new lugs ej? those ones look a bit scratchey

[stanz86]

yeah stopped by to pick some stuff up

gonna lower it when i get some dosh! waiting for someone to get back to me on getting my Fujitsubo Authorize R in lol

[ej20i]

nah, its lugz it will get scratch again soon

[black8thgen]

purple or silver rear tow hook?? hmmmm

[ekay1]

purple or silver rear tow hook?? hmmmm
hmmm silver would look alright i guess on a black car, but purple is flashy :P brings out the bling

i guess, it just sucks cause i just got my car today from the panel beaters an hour before the accident as i had my front lip resprayed to black, after being car-less for the weekend now im going car-less for another 3-4 weeks, i guess such is life :(

oh man >< that sucks hard. Well think about it this way, you have mods that alot of people wish they could afford. sorry to hear

[ej20i]

so whose going to the meet tonight>?

[ekay1]

What time is it till??

[fitme]

ej..kindly pm me where and how much you pay for painting your rims...thanks

[black8thgen]

i would come to the meet but my car is in repairs =.=

[xenonkuraz]

i would come to the meet but i live in melbourne =.=

[ekdez]

mine was at 40K

LOL.. i got yo im about to hit 40k service.. and i noticed my brakes squeeling when they are cold.. in the morning.. oh so very slightly. but when the pads are warm.. or the rotors are warm there is no squeel..

i think i need new pads too LOL

[aero]

my brakes squeak when im on stockos/steelies, but whenever i place any of my aftermarket wheels, the brakes dont squeak anymore.
every time i put the stock wheels on my car, the brakes always squeal.. *shrugs*

anyway here's what happened today:

http://i53.tinypic.com/35ismdl.jpg

http://i55.tinypic.com/qrgemu.jpg

http://i55.tinypic.com/116ow3p.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/2lwpsmw.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/2llgh6w.jpg

thats all i could get with my iphone before the sun went down. ill take some more pics tomorrow with an actual camera.
the the stretch is ok i guess, it would have looked better on some falkens tho.
so far no scrubbing at all. i'll need to test it out with a passenger or 2 in the back to see if the rear scrubs
still waiting on lug nuts to arrive and will be dropping the front probably another centimeter.

[dny]

looks good

but to make it look great, go USDM lowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww :P

[aero]

but then i'd have to take off my mugen lip kit, or else the car would just be resting on the ground and i'd be defected as soon as i go outside my driveway lol.

[dny]

just leave the front lip and slam it

do it... just for giggles

[ej20i]

looks nice,
USDM ITjust like what dny said

ROOF RackS!!!

[Stig]

but then i'd have to take off my mugen lip kit, or else the car would just be resting on the ground and i'd be defected as soon as i go outside my driveway lol.

bag it lol

[threesix]

"bags are for shopping" lol

[threesix]

looking good aero!!!! 17's ftw!

[aero]

bored... so here's more pics! lol

http://i54.tinypic.com/97uucw.jpg

http://i52.tinypic.com/a42ypg.jpg

http://i55.tinypic.com/9gwufo.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/r8doqu.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/16jg6sn.jpg

[threesix]

one of the best looking FD's on this site imo. farking fresh.

[.k.]

wat offset r ur wheels again leo? looks nais

[aero]

Same as urs; +35, but they're 9" wide

[Stig]

are you running on coils?

[ekdez]

might want to invest in some nuts ! looks good tho.. should have gone wider or lower offset :D

[.k.]

hes got rays nuts coming.. and hes got coils d2 i think?

[ekay1]

looks sweet on the car!

[.k.]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs435.snc4/47827_424593447917_656477917_5073214_7984793_n.jpg need coils asap.. and wider wheels lol

[Stig]

aero, hows the front inner clearance between the coils and rim?

[aero]

might want to invest in some nuts ! looks good tho.. should have gone wider or lower offset :D

lug nuts coming! :D

im surprised that without a camber kit and only working with natural camber and a mild guard roll, there havnt been any scrubbing issues. ive tried it with only one person in the back so far, and still no rubbing. all the plastics and splash guards are all still there as well. so.. the next set of wheels i get will definitely be even more aggressive lol.


hes got rays nuts coming.. and hes got coils d2 i think?

yeah, im on d2 coils. they're cheap, but good for daily leisurely driving. its not like im gonna ever track my car. there's more room to go much lower on them, but i dont think i have the balls to do so. its hard enough getting up my driveway. i think ill only make the fronts 1-2cm lower and that should be my end ride height. im already at the legal limit that my car can lowered without being defected here in qld, but i want the front to look more aggressive.

as for lug nuts, i had been waiting all day for dhl to arrive with my lugs but they were a no show. the online tracking says they have been processed in brisbane, so hopefully they should come in tomorrow. i wont have time to fit them on tho, since i have work, and then there's a bunch of other errands to do.

ps. btw, NICE car khoi~! now all u need are some coils :)


aero, hows the front inner clearance between the coils and rim?

havnt really had a good look underneath, but it seems to be no problem at all. i dont think it hits the dampers or the perches where the springs sit... but i'll have a look more closely when i put on the new lugs.

[black8thgen]

rear shot looks badass. well done!

[aero]

shitty quick chop using ms paint, but shows teh potential... kinda.

http://i54.tinypic.com/2a5nehc.jpg

[.k.]

i want something like thsi lol http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/51MPL/aim.jpg

[ekay1]

The first picture looks pretty dumped!

[aero]

Damn it. Missed the DHL courier coz I was at work. Now I gotta drive over to the depot after work to collect the lug nuts. Hopefully I can make it before they close

[ekay1]

Damn it. Missed the DHL courier coz I was at work. Now I gotta drive over to the depot after work to collect the lug nuts. Hopefully I can make it before they close

ahaha, fingers crossed! I just realised theres alot of people on ozhonda at work lol

[ekdez]

fk lm's are the sex! ahaha

maybe i should respray mine to that gunmetal colour and get some red stickers and centers :D

[Stig]

respray them to white

[ej20i]

that would be new
dammit man, i need to track down brake pads since bel garage just sold out of em

[aero]

i was just able to get to the DHL depot after work before they closed to pick up my package!

http://i53.tinypic.com/2nu52rm.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/wk5v89.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/whjiww.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/2qk4fww.jpg

i had already ordered these before i received my wheels and i didn't know that enkei supply blue valve stems and caps lol.
i'll fit these on tomorrow morning and see how the red lugs go with the blue valves :p

[ekdez]

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3620/whiteface003003tonemapp.png

[aero]

quick question: what size/type of bulbs are in the prefacelift foglights? h11?

[xenonkuraz]

Yes h11

[black8thgen]

white LMs are so sexy.............

[Shimian]

Hey all,

To those who upgraded their HU Only, can you provide some feedback on the sound quality? Is it the same,better or worst than the stock HU?

thanks

[Ivan_Y]

Hey all,

To those who upgraded their HU Only, can you provide some feedback on the sound quality? Is it the same,better or worst than the stock HU?

thanks


it depends on the HU itself. but most of the case, it much better than stock. good HU can set the eq, that makes the different in sound quality

[ej20i]

a lot better

somy gives the best

[Shimian]

cool. Thanks guys. Looking to get a Pioneer double din unit for now (either AVH-3250 or AVH-4250). Stupid stock one broke. Will upgrade others later but as long as its better than stock, ill be super happy.

[xenonkuraz]

which dash kit are you planning to buy?

[Shimian]

I already have the double din fascia bought ages ago.

[.k.]

you got ur nutz on yet aero la

[aero]

yeah. i put them on last night in the rain lol. ill take some pics when i can.

[ekay1]

Btw, has anyone with an intake noticed the slight crossover on the FD??? :O

[ej20i]

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/e171d04c.jpg

[threesix]

like whoa!!!

[xenonkuraz]

Holy shiz beautiful collie choice!!

^ekay my crossover is more than slight lol. No resonators and open pod. Waiting for intake spacer and hps intake pipe :)

[.k.]

it not a real crossover lol.. something to do with the IM - someone explain to them

[xenonkuraz]

I don't care what you say my car has a nice noticeable vtec crossover point lol. Don't believe me come and listen ;)

[curtis265]

nah it's an FD2 so it does have some sort of crossover... but nothing like the old B serieses

[black8thgen]

yeh there is a small crossover.. barely noticeable though lol.

fk tim they look hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ekay1]

Hahaha, a slight crossover is better than none xD shitsss!! nice car dude, i saw yours at the meetup the other night!! btw, whered you get the cf tape from? and what springs do you have? cars rocking man!!

[black8thgen]

Cf from a few traders here. CarX and another one I forgot sell them lol. Or go ask stig he's selling some =].

[Stig]

Nah i sold mine over the weekend lol

[ekay1]

^dams lol

[xenonkuraz]

which i-vtec decal did you buy for the side? i want some

[ej20i]

i bought it from decalsdude.net
and in on tanabe NF
u guys reckon i need to get something else orange on the car?
like the chrome strip??

[ekdez]

respray the fuel cap lid to oj, you dont do it :p

[curtis265]

orange H badges!

mabye some kind of pinstripe?

[xenonkuraz]

change the calipers to orange! and orange tint? like in need for speed...

[ekay1]

An orange grille or visors ;)

[eNGee]

paint the chrome door garnish (bottom of doors) orange =]

[curtis265]

orange pinstriping on grille?

(think golf GTi mk6)

[ekay1]

Make it subtle, like dont over do it though. Btw guys, what engine oil do you guys use?

[aero]

Make it subtle, like dont over do it though.

paint the whole car orange.

[ej20i]

LOL!
mad idea!
i was thinking the chrome to orange

[black8thgen]

NO DON TPAINT THE STRIPS ORANGE LOL. thats tacky. leave calipers blue but do the pinstripe thing, that wud be hot haha

[ekay1]

paint the whole car orange.

Thats subtle ;)

[ej20i]

wow CAPS
lol

[xenonkuraz]

^aero lol then paint the wheels black

[threesix]

i recon leave as is. no more orange. looks dope as is.

[aero]

Needs orange leather interior as well.

[eNGee]

and get urself a fake tan to match.

[ekay1]

And some orange hair

[DuffyFD]

make sure the carpet matches the curtains.

[ekay1]

Orange recaros?? =P if they make it

[PLY44]

hey guys, has anyone installed an aftermarket headunit in there fd. Ive been at it for like 5 hours now. For some reason my headunit isn't getting power to it. And the speakers arent colour coded. It's driving me insane. Does anyone have any tips? My headunit turns on for abit, then it will turn off again. I have no idea wtf is happening.

[ekdez]

fk we shit talk much ahha

maybe get a mow hawk and dye it oj.

[xenonkuraz]

hey guys, has anyone installed an aftermarket headunit in there fd. Ive been at it for like 5 hours now. For some reason my headunit isn't getting power to it. And the speakers arent colour coded. It's driving me insane. Does anyone have any tips? My headunit turns on for abit, then it will turn off again. I have no idea wtf is happening.

this sounds very odd...

my speaker wires are all colour coded. is your power connected to the purple wire? thats the acc power, make sure its grounded properly too

[PLY44]

?!?!?! really?! i got it running, home made light tester haha, my white wire was power, i got 3 speakers running, but have no clue wat wire is my acc power. I've tried all the different combinations but its not working for me. Only 3 speakers are running atm. Not to sure what to do.

[xenonkuraz]

take a pic and show us your wire loom...ill show you what they're meant to be

I think the white wire is constant power so you don't wanna use that one

Try this?

:Radio Harness
+12V DC Constant White
Switchedd Accessory Violet
Ground Black
Power Antenna Gray
Remote Turn On Light Blue
Illumintation Red/Black or Gray
Left Front + Light Green
Left Front - Pink
Right Front + Gray
Right Front - Brown
Left Rear + Yellow
Left Rear - Brown
Right Rear + Blue
Right Rear - Orange

[curtis265]

Shouldn't the massive wires be power? Should'nt be too difficult to find which one is live right?

Tim needs an orange lip kit

[xenonkuraz]

just sprayed my calipers blue...

got cbf halfway through and rushed it

looks alrite still

[PLY44]

thanks xenon that helped heaps.

[dannybubu]

anyone changed their fd1 front and rear brake discs and brake pads?? any recommendations? coz honda said i need to change my rear brake pads and get the discs machined coz it's out of alignment...

[threesix]

my car has done around 45k with the stock pads. i thought they might be due for a change. asked my mechanic to check em while he was doing a service and said id be able to get at least another 30k out of em. (hybrid driving tho lol) stoked!!

[xenonkuraz]

Yeah same here. I'm on 47,000km and my brakes are still 80% but they may have been changed...

^danny I recommend if you want to upgrade your rotors get some aftermarket cross-drilled or slotted ones. Will probably cost less than OEM but look much better.

However if you want to save your money just machine your current ones...should have plenty left on them

[xenonkuraz]

Anyone know where to get long anodized lug nuts that aren't rays? They're so expensive

[PLY44]

Bored.

[FallenAngel]

get some slotted rotors if you need to change them.

If your after cheap pads go for lucas or bendix pads. If you're want abit more force then have a look at intima brakes or hawks HPS

[threesix]

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx93/getbuck_2010/fb87cc70-0afa-4676-af53-7511b12b69a2.jpg

i need coil overs bad!! damm this saving up shit! (baby on the way) lol

[DuffyFD]

PLY44 - Is that an LED strip - how/where did you make it?

[.k.]

what suss u got 3-6? just springs or something?

[threesix]

yeah, pedders springs. there alright but wants some good coils.

[aero]

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx93/getbuck_2010/fb87cc70-0afa-4676-af53-7511b12b69a2.jpg

i need coil overs bad!! damm this saving up shit! (baby on the way) lol

from that angle the ride height looks pretty good, considering that u dont have a kit. u got any pics where we can see the car further away?

[threesix]

nah but i'll take one. the pedders are bit bouncey.

[anthoyo]

hoqwmuch did the Fog lights cost
06 fd?
thats my one the one without foglights stock.

[Stig]

~$600-650 installed from honda, I installed my one myself for ~$440

[aero]

i got mine for about $200 and got a friend to install for me without charge. they're aftermarket ones, not from the dealer, but still work and look the same as oem.

[aero]

actually, i just remembered that we got it fitted, but for some reason there wasnt any power running to them. something about fuses?? (im no auto specialist lol) but i took the car to an auto electrician and they sorted out the correct wiring for $40. so approx $240 in total

[fitme]

anyone changed their fd1 front and rear brake discs and brake pads?? any recommendations? coz honda said i need to change my rear brake pads and get the discs machined coz it's out of alignment..out of alignment means warped disc??
actually you can easily tell if your disc is out of alignment...do you feel some vibration while slightly braking? the only reason i can think of is when our disk is out of alignment or the surface of the disc has grooves in it..thats the time we need to machined or re-face the disc....better buy an aftermarket ones..

[xenonkuraz]

Anyone know where to get long anodized lug nuts that aren't rays? They're so expensive

anyone?

[DuffyFD]

out of alignment means warped disc??
actually you can easily tell if your disc is out of alignment...do you feel some vibration while slightly braking? the only reason i can think of is when our disk is out of alignment or the surface of the disc has grooves in it..thats the time we need to machined or re-face the disc....better buy an aftermarket ones..

or drive slowly and then lightly apply the brake, if the braking feels like it's tugging then it's not aligned properly. I have this slightly.

[dannybubu]

i dunno...but it's about $80-$90 bucks to machine it from honda...and $290 for a set of rear brake pads...looking at mugen but they're freaking expensive!!!so i might give that a miss...isn't it if you change brake pads you need to machine the brake discs to ensure that the surface is flat like the new brake pads? that's what i heard...i dunno


or drive slowly and then lightly apply the brake, if the braking feels like it's tugging then it's not aligned properly. I have this slightly.

[Shimian]

As mentioned in few posts back ill be upgrading my HU only. Can anyone advise if a new battery is required to power a 7" touch? Also how long can I use my HU without the engine on? Only while im waiting to pick up someone so it wont be more than 1-1.5 hrs.

[black8thgen]

nah same battery should be fine im sure. cant help much with the second question but i reckon you'd be fine waiting up to an hr maybe? not too sure though lol. ive waited about 1hr with music on n stuff and it was fine but yeah havent got an aftermarket heaadunit

[Shimian]

yea. just worried cos if i run a 7" display, i might be watching a movie. So i dont know how much power it will drain with the engine off

[xenonkuraz]

I'd be making sure my battery is 600cca or more...just to be safe. But a stereo usually doesn't draw much current...if you have a powerful sound system I'd be worried otherwise a movie with ample audio shouldn't be a problem. If you're worried start the car for a bit now and then :p

[DuffyFD]

I'd be making sure my battery is 600cca or more...just to be safe. But a stereo usually doesn't draw much current...if you have a powerful sound system I'd be worried otherwise a movie with ample audio shouldn't be a problem. If you're worried start the car for a bit now and then :p

idling wont charge the battery, only driving will.

[PLY44]

anyone know where i could source a cheap mugen lipkit in QLD?

[xenonkuraz]

idling wont charge the battery, only driving will.

ah yes that was the niggling thought in my mind as i typed that :P

[Shimian]

I'd be making sure my battery is 600cca or more...just to be safe. But a stereo usually doesn't draw much current...if you have a powerful sound system I'd be worried otherwise a movie with ample audio shouldn't be a problem. If you're worried start the car for a bit now and then :p

cool. Ill be running a new HU only. Everything is stock with no amp/subs. ill check the 600cca part. My model is 2006 so hopefully it came with one or higher

[aero]

anyone?

buddyclub have long nuts. these are only a 16pc set though. not sure if they do 20pc sets.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BUDDY-CLUB-BLACK-WHEEL-LUG-NUTS-12X1-5-SET-16-PCS-DC2_W0QQitemZ160432708527QQcategoryZ42614QQcmdZVie wItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26it u%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5 829598133444561779

or u can get some cheaper D1 nuts, like these

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/D1-1-5-FORGED-WHEEL-NUTS-HONDA-CIVIC-CRX-EP3-EK9-ACCORD-/280552562960?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41523c6110

[xenonkuraz]

Stock batteries aren't great and if you're still using it I think it's time for a new one

[BC8]

Yeah same here. I'm on 47,000km and my brakes are still 80% but they may have been changed...

^danny I recommend if you want to upgrade your rotors get some aftermarket cross-drilled or slotted ones. Will probably cost less than OEM but look much better.

However if you want to save your money just machine your current ones...should have plenty left on them

i've just hit 47,000km's and at 43,000km's the dealer mentioned i had only 3k-4k left remaining for rear pads... I can already feel the brakes taking longer to respond.... so time for a change soon when i find a set of aftermarket rear pads.. most probably project u

[ekdez]

looks like everyone needs new brake pads haha


p.s. car went in for repairs today, i cant wait to get it back!

[Stig]

im still only on 32,000km... LOL

[ekdez]

i got my eyes on these O:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs449.snc3/25745_10150165901475331_882410330_11815583_5321824 _n.jpg

[curtis265]

mat VIP! I reckon you'llget sick of th em quickly tho

lol stig iv'e done 28000k's. :P

[xenonkuraz]

you eyeing the wheels? i want those brakes!

[Atjo]

i got my eyes on these O:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs449.snc3/25745_10150165901475331_882410330_11815583_5321824 _n.jpg

I can get that VIP Modular VR02 if you want it brand new :)

[ekay1]

Ive done 7800kmns ^^ My gettings slowly getting sluggish and isnt responding as quick. does anyone else have this same problem and have a solution?

[fitme]

^ after your 1st change oil man...its going to be different

[FallenAngel]

buddyclub have long nuts. these are only a 16pc set though. not sure if they do 20pc sets.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BUDDY-CLUB-BLACK-WHEEL-LUG-NUTS-12X1-5-SET-16-PCS-DC2_W0QQitemZ160432708527QQcategoryZ42614QQcmdZVie wItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26it u%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5 829598133444561779

or u can get some cheaper D1 nuts, like these

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/D1-1-5-FORGED-WHEEL-NUTS-HONDA-CIVIC-CRX-EP3-EK9-ACCORD-/280552562960?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41523c6110

i wouldn't cheap out on nuts, because its the only thing holding your wheels onto the car...

[aero]

xenonkuraz asked if there were any other long anodized nuts on the market other than rays, and nobody seemed to give him an answer, so they were just my findings for him.
speaking of lug nuts. i havent cheapened out on nuts on mine this time around :p

http://i53.tinypic.com/25s7xx3.jpg

http://i52.tinypic.com/2ex5yjm.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/ifd1z6.jpg