Your Mods To 2006-2011 FD Civics

[aero]

nooo i want teh front lip! >.< if u get it black8thgen, give me urs! plz :P

[black8thgen]

Yeah if I get Tims u can have mine lol.

[Shimian]

update regarding 40,000km major service

Spark plugs replacement NOT carried out in this service. It occurs at 60,000km service. Great news that they will change to my aftermarket ones for FREE!
Fuel Filter not included. Extra $40

In total they are charging me $420. I am bringing my own engine oil.

[ekay1]

Fuel filter for $40? Thats like overkill man..... $420 sounds too costly for a serivce imo. Are you getting it done at a mechanic or honda?

[Stig]

thats a price for a major

[ekay1]

Does the price and quality change much with a dealer vs a decent mechanic for the major?

[lukeskies]

i'd be interested :)

[ej20i]

these are roughly the parts list

ive got front and rear modulo kit, with side mugen and mugen wing and grille
tanabe coilovers,
j's racing exhaust
FD2R Seats,
Double DIn fascia
Double din by clarion with GPS and Bluetooth
Fujita CAI
top and bottom front and rear strut bars
Gram Light 57Max in fluro Orange
HID kit

[Shimian]

Fuel filter for $40? Thats like overkill man..... $420 sounds too costly for a serivce imo. Are you getting it done at a mechanic or honda?

I might buy an aftermarket fuel filter. But then adding shipping might end up at $40 anyways. Will check. I have seen some others charged around $500 for a major. $420 is done at Eastern Honda (VIC). Am I getting ripped?


thats a price for a major
Yes. 40,000km service


Does the price and quality change much with a dealer vs a decent mechanic for the major?
I think its about right. Take lube mobile for example, they charge between 350-450. Also searched on carservice.com.au. It quotes around $386-$511

[vlixcool]

any picture on rear and front modulo kit? :p

[itachi-kun]

update regarding 40,000km major service

Spark plugs replacement NOT carried out in this service. It occurs at 60,000km service. Great news that they will change to my aftermarket ones for FREE!
Fuel Filter not included. Extra $40

In total they are charging me $420. I am bringing my own engine oil.

I had my 40k service a few weeks ago, cost $135

[Shimian]

I had my 40k service a few weeks ago, cost $135

From where? I highly doubt it was a major service. Even a standard service costs around $200. $135 sounds like an oil change only

[itachi-kun]

From where? I highly doubt it was a major service. Even a standard service costs around $200. $135 sounds like an oil change only

Oil and filter, and inspected the whole from the log book. Pollen filter change as well.

[Shimian]

Oil and filter, and inspected the whole from the log book. Pollen filter change as well.

from a Honda dealer? if yes, which one?

[itachi-kun]

Nah from mechanics. Hanny's would had been slightly cheaper

[black8thgen]

front kit is mine vlixcool!!!

[pitiek]

empty your inbox ej20i...

[black8thgen]

Anyone want a gold rear beaks tie bar?

[pitiek]

What does the rear tie bar do exactly?
Can you feel any diffetence w/ or w/o?

[eNGee]

It's all for looks... bling bling for your car.

You won't be able to seen it much if you have a rear lip on.

[ekay1]

ej20i, empty your inbox and pm me price for rims and exhaust please :)

[black8thgen]

Yeah just for looks really

[pitiek]

How much is it anyway if it's only for looks and barely seen..?

[aero]

its about $200 shipped, from jdm yard


Anyone want a gold rear beaks tie bar?

PM sent

[pitiek]

Whoa, I was lucky then getting it second hand less than half price.. If anyone is interested, I know someone who is wrecking his FD2 due to an accident. He still has K20A engine complete with manual transmision still in good condition, BC N+ coilovers in good condition except one of the front shocks needs a new bottom bracket due to impact from the crash.
HID kit, front and rear underbody sway bar I believe they are cusco.
Items located in Brisbane southside.
Technically I'm not selling them, just a middleman...

[vlixcool]

front kit is mine vlixcool!!!

haha.. actually im looking for the rear only :p

[xenonkuraz]

whoa, i was lucky then getting it second hand less than half price.. If anyone is interested, i know someone who is wrecking his fd2 due to an accident. He still has k20a engine complete with manual transmision still in good condition, bc n+ coilovers in good condition except one of the front shocks needs a new bottom bracket due to impact from the crash.
Hid kit, front and rear underbody sway bar i believe they are cusco.
Items located in brisbane southside.
Technically i'm not selling them, just a middleman...

k20a...?

He smashed one of the only two FD2Rs in Aus? damn.

[ekay1]

Pretty sure itll be a k20 from a civic sport......

[black8thgen]

How much fr his front and rear sway bars??

[pitiek]

I blame my iphone for that.. K20Z is the correct engine code..:)

[Kenninho]

yeh how much for the swar bars and how much for the k20?

[pitiek]

PM'me for prices please..
Again, just helping a mate...

[ekdez]

wahhh everyone parting out :\

[ekay1]

FD's are slowly dying out.....

[aerithyn]

FD's are slowly dying out.....


My Fd shall never die !!

[aero]

mine was nearly dead, but it'll be back lookin better... when i can afford to do it lol

[ekay1]

My Fd shall never die !!

Indeed! btw i saw you in the city the other day. Cars look nice.


mine was nearly dead, but it'll be back lookin better... when i can afford to do it lol

Ahahah mines in a similar position.

[black8thgen]

mines not dying =]. got some planssss

[Shimian]

5 years on and few chips here and there. Time for a new bodykit with a full respray?

[xenonkuraz]

I got 40,000km left til I upgrade. I don't drive cars with more than 100k mileage

[aero]

installed my whale tail and also got rear camber arms on last night. took off the lock nut and maxed them out

http://i53.tinypic.com/2v3j6a1.jpg

i think i may have overdone it lol. at least my 17x9 +20 wheels dont scrub on the rear any more :p

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

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

hellaflushhhhh!!!1

[ekdez]

Werd!! :) u have same offsets as me but I'm still 1" bigger where it counts :p
P.s lovin your style and ya wheel choice :)

[Stig]

mad kamber

[lukeskies]

ooooft. sexy!

[DuffyFD]

Aero, so you DID get those mud guards.

Which ones did you get, and are you happy with them? xD

[.k.]

oem mudguards

[murasame2006]

Anyone know the price of Modulo kit from honda dealers fitted?

[eNGee]

That will cost you an arm and a leg exactly =(

[DuffyFD]

a few grand? maybe say 4 grand.

[ekay1]

wow...... overkill right there.

[aero]

Aero, so you DID get those mud guards.

Which ones did you get, and are you happy with them? xD

yeah.. as .k. said. they are oem mud guards. bought them from honda dealer. they look great, but since my car is fairly low, the front mudguards sit about 2cm from the ground. so everytime i come across a steep driveway or any speedbump, they tend to scrape. they more they scrape, the more the inside of them begins to sag, so ive had to trim the insides a bit lol

[ej20i]

I bought genuine modulo kit from Honda. It was 700 each and fit em ur self. Very easy.

[ekdez]

soooooo aero. live my dream on LM's ;) paint the center white and rear mount them.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/208059_10150176483262053_110327332052_8456277_7902 745_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207678_10150176452787053_110327332052_8455985_1796 142_n.jpg

[aero]

LMAO! yeah... i would, but im not sure it will look good on a silver car :p. i was thinking of just getting them all fully polished and having some gold bolts or something. but im poor atm. need money for other things

[Stig]

brought an evo 9 wing today :p

[pitiek]

Installed Tein S-Tech plus cusco front strut brace and beaks swing arm brace today..
I also change the muffler to Tanabe, I don't know what the model, could be the medallion G, is but it sounds bassy and not too loud..
Pics soon.. :)

Is it necessary to get need a camber bolt kit for the front and camber arm for the rear since I got the car lowered?

Could I use this

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120614951408&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[pitiek]

I found this as well
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/06-10-Honda-Civic-FRONT-REAR-Camber-Kit-2-4D-ALL-NEW-/310308029748?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item483fccc534

[ekdez]

dont see how that would work on our rears. :\ but anyhow

[fitme]

@pitiek..yep you can use that type of rear camber kit..one of my mates is using that one...instead of replacing the whole camber arms..

[evolution]

I found this as well
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/06-10-Honda-Civic-FRONT-REAR-Camber-Kit-2-4D-ALL-NEW-/310308029748?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item483fccc534

I am using something similar in design to the eBay items, but different brands. SPC camber bolt for the front and Ingalls camber kit for the rears. Also using Tein S-Tech springs.


dont see how that would work on our rears. :\ but anyhow

Instead of replacing the entire camber arm, it replaces the brackets that hold the camber arm to the car body. Works pretty well for my purposes and is heaps cheaper than a camber arm

[ekdez]

ahh i see =] i replaced my rear camber arms with the skunk2 one.

[pitiek]

I found Ingalls front and rear but they are more expensive compared to the J-power front and rear kit

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230601471359&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200363859291&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

What is the advantage getting the Ingalls over the J-power? Are they made from stronger materials?

Regarding the alignment, does most shop that do wheel alignment familiar with these type of camber kits or do they charge more to do it?

[aero]

from my experience, they charge u the same, but tell u that the point of using camber arms is so u DONT get uneven tyre wear LOL.

[evolution]

No idea mate. I've heard of the Ingalls brand before and that's why I got it. Never heard of j-power.

I got mine fitted by my mechanic and then sent to a specialized suspension workshop to get it all aligned.

[murasame2006]

I bought genuine modulo kit from Honda. It was 700 each and fit em ur self. Very easy.

oh really that doesn't sound too bad. so would've been around $2800. Do they all just bolt on nicely?

[aero]

there should be screws on the ends + brackets to support them underneath each piece.

[ekay1]

With the rear camber brackets, i heard they are somewhat of a biatch to fit and that the camber arms are easier if your DIY

[ej20i]

all modulo pieces bolts on nicely

[lukeskies]

has anyone chipped/reflashed their fd?

[pitiek]

I got mine fitted by my mechanic and then sent to a specialized suspension workshop to get it all aligned.

Do you find it is absolutely necessary to get the front + rear camber kits with S-Tech springs?
I notice the initial drop is not much, I'll say 4 cms for the front and 3 cms for the rears.
Can I still get stock setting camber using the stock bolts?

Sorry for the noob question since this is the first time I lowered my car.

[aero]

as soon as u lower ur car u will get some natural negative camber. the drop on springs isnt so severe on the tyre wear. just as long as u have ur toe straight, ur tyres will be fine. when u start to slam and dump ur car, then u get some substatial camber to ur tyres. its recommended to get camber arms or bots to adjust the natural negative camber, so ur tyres have full contact with the road. however, if ur trying to pull off some hella wide and low offset wheels, whilst being lowered, then camber arms and bolts will help u get even MORE negative camber to help tuck those wheels under ur guards and prevent scrubbing. u will look like a mad kent, but the trade off will obvisouly be that ur tyres will wear unevenly.. and perhaps quicker if the toe isnt alligned

[.k.]

as soon as u lower ur car u will get some natural negative camber. the drop on springs isnt so severe on the tyre wear. just as long as u have ur toe straight, ur tyres will be fine. when u start to slam and dump ur car, then u get some substatial camber to ur tyres. its recommended to get camber arms or bots to adjust the natural negative camber, so ur tyres have full contact with the road. however, if ur trying to pull off some hella wide and low offset wheels, whilst being lowered, then camber arms and bolts will help u get even MORE negative camber to help tuck those wheels under ur guards and prevent scrubbing. u will look like a mad kent, but the trade off will obvisouly be that ur tyres will wear unevenly.. and perhaps quicker if the toe isnt alligned

you sound like an engineer. can you set my car up for the track please lol

[evolution]

Do you find it is absolutely necessary to get the front + rear camber kits with S-Tech springs?
I notice the initial drop is not much, I'll say 4 cms for the front and 3 cms for the rears.
Can I still get stock setting camber using the stock bolts?

Sorry for the noob question since this is the first time I lowered my car.


as soon as u lower ur car u will get some natural negative camber. the drop on springs isnt so severe on the tyre wear. just as long as u have ur toe straight, ur tyres will be fine. when u start to slam and dump ur car, then u get some substatial camber to ur tyres. its recommended to get camber arms or bots to adjust the natural negative camber, so ur tyres have full contact with the road. however, if ur trying to pull off some hella wide and low offset wheels, whilst being lowered, then camber arms and bolts will help u get even MORE negative camber to help tuck those wheels under ur guards and prevent scrubbing. u will look like a mad kent, but the trade off will obvisouly be that ur tyres will wear unevenly.. and perhaps quicker if the toe isnt alligned

^^^ What he said

+++ I was trying to resolve scrubbing issues on the rear due to the specs of the rims and I couldn't stand how +ve cambered the front looked in relation to the back, so I got front and rear kits.

[ekdez]

For daily street driving the newer people to lowering cars should be looking to get as close to +0 on the front as possible.. Running negative camber on the front during the rain will make your car handling pos, and you'll end up off the road. The rear is ok as it just follows the front.(:

P.s u shouldn't need camber arms or bolts or a 1-1.5" inch drop. It's like having two people in yourcar at all times..

[aero]

unless he's running 9.5" wide wheels with +15 offset lol

[ekdez]

You would need to wide body that anyhow :p
X9.5 +30 only just fits on the rear ;)

[DuffyFD]

lovin the avatar aero, got that in a higher res? You might make the cut for my work desktop wallpaper :)

[ekay1]

Once again aero is spot on. Im running S-techs with 17x9 +38 and without rolled guards, the whole car scrubs. The rear is a problem when u have ppl in the back. The front scrubs when you turn, even though i have camber bolts and the front, i cant put much more camber as the rims run too close to the spring strut. Rolling guards would probably help alot.

[aero]

lovin the avatar aero, got that in a higher res? You might make the cut for my work desktop wallpaper :)

naw. i dont have a high resolution pic of my avatar. i think this is the largest size i have it

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/166495_479289221630_551601630_6377504_6847106_n.jp g

anyway.. remember how i said my car will be up there again looking fully sik etc? well that will come to an abrupt end thanks to another yellow slip i acquired this arvo, on my way back home from work :(. so... things will be up for sale very soon. perhaps, maybe the whole car?? dunno yet. i'll either try to get rid of the car as is to a P plater or something? lol, or part it out and return it to stock...

[DuffyFD]

ah bad news mate, at least u know ur turning heads when you're getting that attention..

don't sell xD

[ekay1]

What you get done for? So hard to mod cars these days....

[ekdez]

Dibs on your roof wing if you part out :) I got cash ready ;) Don't sell up tho ;)

[.k.]

lol dez ur too far.. i can just goto his house and its mine! muahaha..

[ekdez]

meh doesnt phaze me i can always order a new one, care to let me know where..

[.k.]

i'll get him to pm u man :)

[xenonkuraz]

has anyone chipped/reflashed their fd?

I'm considering skunk2 cams with a hondata reflash, which I can also use for future FI

[ekdez]

so i bought $230 dollars worth of 'mothers' products last night.. bad impulse.. lawl =(
but it kept me occupied for a good 6 hours today =]
a friend just bought uber cool slr too.. im gonna have to see if he can snap me up at a nice location around canberra among the gums trees with lots of plum trees =3

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/ccw%20classics%20yay/IMG_1036.jpg?t=1301720305

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/ccw%20classics%20yay/IMG_1040.jpg?t=1301720523

[SuperJDM.]

oh my ****ing lord...............................

[black8thgen]

I'm considering skunk2 cams with a hondata reflash, which I can also use for future FI

mate can u pm me some info on these products =D. where from/how much?

[pitiek]

Some pictures of my FD taken after getting her weekend treatment.

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff500/pitiek/1.jpg

Civic Hybrid OEM boot spoiler + Tanabe Concept G

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff500/pitiek/2.jpg

S-Tech springs + Beaks rear brace + Tanabe

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff500/pitiek/3.jpg

Initial drop from the Tein S-Tech is pretty decent, I'll just wait a few days before getting the wheels aligned.:D

@aero: DON'T SELL YOUR FD...!!!! You will regret it...:p

[aero]

nice car, pitiek. btw, why is ur beaks bar on a weird angle? it should be facing straight out

LOL. will be putting my stock suspension and wheels on during the week. ill prob try to take some last pics before it goes back to stock

[vlixcool]

really parting out? what a shame, sell me your rear spoiler :p

[mloo]

Hey guys, my father and I recently purchased a new 2010 fd1 facelifted civic. I read a few pages back the mugen type R lip will not fit on the facelifted fd civic becuase of the wide guards? Is there a way to retro-fit them on to the new civic? I've seen on this youtube video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGAK9JergmU @ 4:14 a facelifted fd with a really nice lip. Is that the J's racing lip or the mugen Type R lip ? Will the J's racing lip fit the fd facelifted civic, since the front bar is reminicient of the fd2 type R?

What other lips are availiable for the new civic and where abouts in Melbourne can I purchase lips. i've heard great reviews of OTR clayton. Do they stock both the Mugen Type R lip and the J's racing lip?

[pitiek]

Thanks aero.. I was asking the same question when I saw it fitted..
I'll see if I can bend it a bit..

What was the reason you're getting a yellow slip?

[aero]

protruding wheels + ride height. little rolly wheel thingy couldnt make it all the way through. cant remember what it was hitting.. oil pan? dunno.

anyway. if i adjust everything so it all complies, the car wont look like what i want it to. so may as well just sell up and upgrade to a turbo or something faster.

[Stig]

upgrade to an evo :p

you'll go back to a honda though, trust me hahaha







cos i know i am... everythings so much cheaper

[pitiek]

I have to agree with Stig on that.. I have a mate who owns an Evo 8 and he just spent $750 to fit a new clutch and NO..... that doesn't include the clutch, $750 only to fit the clutch..
I think I will stick with Hondas for my next car...

The new 2012 civic Si coupe looks sick..

[aero]

we wont be getting the Si coupe. that's just for the US market. they always get coupes on civics and accords :(
we'll probably get a shittier version of the Si sedan, which will be badged as the new civic sport lol

[.k.]

thats why u need friends who know what they're doing pitiek! eek 750..

**** tha police dump ur car more mang!

if not sell me ur sussy muahahha

[Stig]

I have to agree with Stig on that.. I have a mate who owns an Evo 8 and he just spent $750 to fit a new clutch and NO..... that doesn't include the clutch, $750 only to fit the clutch..
I think I will stick with Hondas for my next car...

The new 2012 civic Si coupe looks sick..

LOL bad, getting a new clutch is like 1.2-2.7k, fitting is like 800, if you're fly wheel is warped then you need it machined and its like another 700, and clutches go like no tomorrow

you can't even drive it that fast daily cos it just uses too much fuel, so you granny it (even using vtec at every corner would be more economical than boost, you actually see your fuel gauge moving in an evo!)

major service is like 800, if you need your water pumped replaced thats like 1500 all up

insurance is high,

brakes, tyres wear out faster cos you drive like a maniac :p

but you get so much attention though haha



gonna save up for an ep3 next year as a daily

[aero]

maybe i should look at nissans then. they seem to cost lower on maintenance and parts... amirite?

[.k.]

34 gtr do it

[curtis265]

get a s15.

[ekay1]

Hondas are just reliable, cheap, look nice haha. Im more than happy with the fd as a daily car. Does anyone know where to get a decent Type R kit other than OTR and jdmyard?

[SuperJDM.]

maybe i should look at nissans then. They seem to cost lower on maintenance and parts... Amirite?

r34 gtr

[xenonkuraz]

LOL bad, getting a new clutch is like 1.2-2.7k, fitting is like 800, if you're fly wheel is warped then you need it machined and its like another 700, and clutches go like no tomorrow

you can't even drive it that fast daily cos it just uses too much fuel, so you granny it (even using vtec at every corner would be more economical than boost, you actually see your fuel gauge moving in an evo!)

major service is like 800, if you need your water pumped replaced thats like 1500 all up

insurance is high,

brakes, tyres wear out faster cos you drive like a maniac :p

but you get so much attention though haha



gonna save up for an ep3 next year as a daily

2.5k just for a new clutch on the porsche. quit complaning folks. you don't even want to know how much installation was.

[xenonkuraz]

DAMN ekdez I can count the pebbles in your car door reflection.

Johnny skunk2 cams from titan motorsports (call for more info don't think its on their site) or you can try egay but I don't trust that they're authentic. Also hondata reflash for the civic FG2 should be compatible for ours but I'm currently looking into ECU compatability.

[aero]

2.5k just for a new clutch on the porsche. quit complaning folks. you don't even want to know how much installation was.

what a baller. pix of the gt3rs plz!

[DuffyFD]

yeah 2.5k for clutch replacement on my cliosport

[xenonkuraz]

I uploaded some in the non-honda hot car section

[mxa]

Thought i'd give some input to my progress with my FD :)

Didn't want to pay a panel beater to paint my mugen lip kit, so me and a mate decided to try a DIY rattle can job on it :D

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z472/mxa1990/IMG_20110401_162105.jpg

Haven't used any rubbing compound to make it super glossy yet, will do that over the next few days.

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z472/mxa1990/IMG_20110401_162111.jpg

Trial fitted - was a tight fit so it just sat there without any screws lol

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z472/mxa1990/IMG_20110402_180616.jpg

Bought a ducktail spoiler from ebay as well

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z472/mxa1990/7a3ce084000c30e178a6681bd9e323b4.jpg

Any suggestions on how to fit it would be greatly appreciated, I have an idea but I would like to hear from you guys as well =D

[Stig]

lol 3M tape for the ducktail

did you go to a shop to mix the paint coded to the car? or just bunnings and a silver can haha

[mxa]

lol 3M tape for the ducktail

did you go to a shop to mix the paint coded to the car? or just bunnings and a silver can haha

Yeah the ducktail came with 3M, its really tough. Tried pulling it off - just moved the car heaps lol.

I went to a shop to get the paint mixed properly but used a rattle can to apply it, first time though. Still need to polish it cause the clear coat is acrylic :(

[DuffyFD]

Looks good from the photos mate.

I have the modulo spoiler, was wondering if i replace it with the ducktail lip, would it cover the holes in the boot?

[mxa]

Looks good from the photos mate.

I have the modulo spoiler, was wondering if i replace it with the ducktail lip, would it cover the holes in the boot?

Thanks man, trust me it doesn't look good if you look closely - a lot of imperfections, i've dropped it heaps lol. Got lots of work to do with it, I'm pretty sure it'll cover it up. Just refer to my picture and see if theres any correlation :D If you need the ducktail spoiler I can link you to the ppl I bought it from. They did a really good job with the paint work and the delivery is super quick.

[black8thgen]

hey guys if im getting some skunk2 cams, should i install the skunk2 valve springs and retainers too? or would i be fine without them? ive been reading up on 8thgen and most people seem to have been running everything else stock when they install custom cams =/..

[evolution]

Thanks man, trust me it doesn't look good if you look closely - a lot of imperfections, i've dropped it heaps lol. Got lots of work to do with it, I'm pretty sure it'll cover it up. Just refer to my picture and see if theres any correlation :D If you need the ducktail spoiler I can link you to the ppl I bought it from. They did a really good job with the paint work and the delivery is super quick.


Mate, can u PM me the contacts and price for the ducktail spoiler?

[DuffyFD]

wowoo, bought stigs cusco zero gt coilovers :)

[.k.]

Nice duffman, when you gonna instal?

[mxa]

Mate, can u PM me the contacts and price for the ducktail spoiler?

pm sent

[DuffyFD]

in the next week or 2.

I know I can install them in my backyard with my mate, but in terms of adjusting them etc - would i be better just getting a shop to do it? and then they can set them and wheel align etc.

I've never adjsuted the setting on coilovers before.

[ekdez]

got the tools to do it? ever done it before? i seem to remember people having troubles with knuckles or something popping out etc..
paying a shop $200 to install and lower is great piece of mind :thumbsup:

[curtis265]

black8th, how much are cams going to give u?

[.k.]

i might be getting coils in on wednesday so i'll try to take a lot of pics and let you know how the install goes :)

pretty easy to adjust height but obviously yeah take to shop for an alignmnet after. gl

[aero]

lol.. u can take pics of my car for the last time before the coils get transferred over to u

[black8thgen]

Most people claim about 20-30kw gains with cams on the k20a3 engine. The same cams will Fit my engine so hopefully works out =]. Should I get the recommended valve springs and retainers though?

[EGB]

got the tools to do it? ever done it before? i seem to remember people having troubles with knuckles or something popping out etc..
paying a shop $200 to install and lower is great piece of mind :thumbsup:

When installing front shocks, hold the driveshafts in place, if not they will pop out.. not fun.

[curtis265]

Wouldn't have a clue dude. Do the cames generate extra lift? Then they obviously will stress the springs more...

is the k20z2 an interference engine?

20-30 kw is crazy :S Let us know how u go anyway

[DuffyFD]

When installing front shocks, hold the driveshafts in place, if not they will pop out.. not fun.

I've got lowering sprigns in at the moment, Didnt have a problem with the driveshafts before, i just rested the front discs on a spare axle stand to stop them from drooping too low and popping out.

[aero]

mine popped out on one side when i was installing my coils for the 1st time. took like 30mins to find the correct position to put back in.
but yeah it doesnt really take that long to switch the suspension if u have the correct tools. i used this DIY from the 8th gen forums as a guide.

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/suspension/132232-diy-skunk2-pro-c-coilovers.html

[J-Spec23]

Anyone here ever got yellow stickered? ugh -.- my civic got yellowed on sunday..
funny how they didnt say anything about my ride height they just got me for my tint.
damn pigs.. gotta take the coilovers off as well, get silencer.. money down the drain~

[DuffyFD]

yeah a few guys are getting yellow stickered these days.

I guess my civic isn't hardcore enough yet, or I've been lucky

[curtis265]

Anyone here ever got yellow stickered? ugh -.- my civic got yellowed on sunday..
funny how they didnt say anything about my ride height they just got me for my tint.
damn pigs.. gotta take the coilovers off as well, get silencer.. money down the drain~

looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooool oh well, shit happens ey :( Modified cars alwawys run that risk. deregister and setup as a track car like that superfast em1.

Can you adjust ur coilys and get 100mm clearance that way? R u sure ur exhaust is too loud? Anything else??

[.k.]

lol why would you need to take your coils off? just wind them up? .. fit stock muffler etc to pass test then chuck it all back on :)

[pitiek]

Fitted Cusco front and rear sway bars yesterday..

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff500/pitiek/195089_10150235684739951_702729950_9088878_5666765 _o.jpg

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff500/pitiek/209893_10150235692744951_702729950_9088994_5381627 _o.jpg
It completely transforms the way the car handle corners, recommended mods..!! :)
It doesn't change the ride at all, but when I go around corners or changing lanes at highway speed I can feel that the car is more flat, very minimal body roll..

[xenonkuraz]

Fitted Cusco front and rear sway bars yesterday..

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff500/pitiek/195089_10150235684739951_702729950_9088878_5666765 _o.jpg

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff500/pitiek/209893_10150235692744951_702729950_9088994_5381627 _o.jpg
It completely transforms the way the car handle corners, recommended mods..!! :)
It doesn't change the ride at all, but when I go around corners or changing lanes at highway speed I can feel that the car is more flat, very minimal body roll..

I got these as well as cusco strut bars. Turns like an FN2R nearly! lol well nearly as firm

[DuffyFD]

where are you guys sourcing them?

[pitiek]

I got these as well as cusco strut bars. Turns like an FN2R nearly! lol well nearly as firm

Cusco strut bar checked..!!

I have never driven the FN2R before but it definitely takes corner better than my mates Aurion.. Pfft.. :p

[black8thgen]

Where and for how much??

[pitiek]

I got mine second hand from my mate mate's.
I believe you can get them from 999automotive and JDM Concept.
$350 each from memory.

[DuffyFD]

DIYable?

[black8thgen]

350... Expensive lmao. I'm just gna get ultra racing sways then. I've already got front and rear struts and front and rear under braces lol. Dno if sway bars will make much more difference

[pitiek]

DIYable?

Very..!!
I went to a shop to fit them and it took the mechanic literally under 15 minutes.. Mind you he got a car lift and air ratchet wrench, but it was way easier than fitting a lowering springs kit..
I reckon less than an hour for DIY if you have the right tools..

[pitiek]

350... Expensive lmao. I'm just gna get ultra racing sways then. I've already got front and rear struts and front and rear under braces lol. Dno if sway bars will make much more difference

It does make much more difference. Trust me...
I had my car lowered last month + front strut braces + rear under braces but I wasn't too happy with the handling and the addition of front and rear sway bars made a lot of difference in terms of cornering and overall handling...

That's why I bought them straight away since they were only used for a few months and I got them for a great price..!!

[black8thgen]

Do u know what diameter the bars are?

[EGB]

28mm front 23mm rear

[ekdez]

careful running sways to thick and stiff.. might rip your subframe :thumbdwn:

[mikewl]

new fd owner!~~! my shippment of goodies are coming. I have an extra wing. anyone looking for a unpainted mugen wing?

[narusse]

Mine VTI-L, with:

Honda Wing type Spoiler
Tinted windows
Kenwood 12" Sub, bought but not installed yet
SONY Xplod Mono Ampli, bought but not installed yet
Plastic face license plate cover
Blue LED license plate light
Tailored floor mat

Other future upgrade project:
HID Kit
Body Kit

[EGB]

careful running sways to thick and stiff.. might rip your subframe :thumbdwn:

^Common in the US. Also in the rear, where the endlink connects to the bracket are known to bend/snap - Guys in the US have made metal plates to reinforce this area. Easy to DIY.

[pitiek]

^Common in the US. Also in the rear, where the endlink connects to the bracket are known to bend/snap - Guys in the US have made metal plates to reinforce this area. Easy to DIY.

Now you're scaring me.. Do I need the reinforcement plate if I use my FD just for daily use?

[EGB]

always better safe than sorry. Here is an example:

http://www.redshiftmotorsports.com/media/SwayBracketInstalled.JPG

[.k.]

some pics for aero before he parts out..

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/51MPL/DSC_2101.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/51MPL/DSC_2045.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/51MPL/DSC_2024.jpg

and some of my mates cars while we were there..

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/51MPL/DSC_2029.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/51MPL/DSC_2090.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/51MPL/DSC_2144.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/51MPL/DSC_2069.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/51MPL/DSC_2170.jpg

[aznboiio1]

D: everyones parting out?,

anyways anyone interested in my gruppe m sri... pm away :D,
p.s. to the ppl in hiding, upload pics of your cars with my former parts :P

[.k.]

im not parting out lol.. getting coils etc soon ;)

[pitiek]

always better safe than sorry. Here is an example:

Does the front need reinforcement brackets as well?

[JOhnnyFD]

is there a place we can buy them? or it is DIY??


always better safe than sorry. Here is an example:

http://www.redshiftmotorsports.com/media/SwayBracketInstalled.JPG

[evil_1998]

is there a place we can buy them? or it is DIY??

In the pic, there is Sway Bar Strengthening Brackets & reinforced Adjustable Endlinks.

Yes, these are easily available to be purchased via US websites such as Corsport (http://www.corsportusa.com/store/catalog/index.php?cPath=1_240&osCsid=be88cb04d06a6dcc39c749b5343b558a)

And yes, it is also DIYable, but it may be cheaper & more time efficient to buy instead.

If you want to try DIY, follow this link: DIY: Rear Sway Bar Reinforcement Brackets (http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/suspension/141230-diy-rear-sway-bar-reinforcement-brackets-picture-heavy.html)

[DuffyFD]

I don't think Corsport send packages that big over here..

If you read their international buyers section it's quite strict.

[DuffyFD]

http://i52.tinypic.com/rkrbs6.jpg

Thanks Stig!

Should keep me busy this weekend or next

[Stig]

good it came in one piece lol

[J-Spec23]

Had to custom a cat in my exhaust setup as well doing it right now..and yeah ill be raising the coilovers.. was gna take it out cus i wanted to sell them

[.k.]

Mmm took all day but I have aeros coils in my car now lol.. Offset is too weak so need new wheels

[aero]

buy my wheels too! lol

car is stock as a rock =[ gotta find my hub caps tomorrow to almost complete it

btw, cheers for the pix from last nite, khoi. i like this one

http://i55.tinypic.com/nzk8kj.jpg

[Alvinlight]

Does anyone know how to open the Map light's len ? ( the middle one ) not the one near mirror.
I try to use the screwdriver but it didn't help and made the plastic around the len not nice :(

I wanna change the LED red light Lol

[Stig]

flat head screwdriver, wedge it in and poke it out, cover the screw driver with a cloth or something

[aero]

oshii.. peek at .k.'s newly slammed fd beast... courtesy of my old set of coils lol

http://i51.tinypic.com/2jaffpd.jpg

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

[curtis265]

^ first pic reminds me of a car on bricks with stolen wheels


Does anyone know how to open the Map light's len ? ( the middle one ) not the one near mirror.
I try to use the screwdriver but it didn't help and made the plastic around the len not nice :(

I wanna change the LED red light Lol

Change to red o.0? would look cool! Just try not to damage the trim like i did :(

[DuffyFD]

Corsport - ordered complete new shifter and base bushings and short shift, and SPC front camber bolts.

Hopefully the gearshift will feel better now.

[mikewl]

mmmm just tinted mine, varex, visors and drift teks. will change the wheel colour when I chuck on the kit.

what colour should i paint my drift teks? white gold orrrrrrr orange? =D

http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae19/mikoolbum/my%20fd/IMG_1513.jpg
http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae19/mikoolbum/my%20fd/IMG_1510.jpg

[DuffyFD]

need that lowaaar

[black8thgen]

Looks like u might scrub on those rims. What size specs?

[.k.]

17x8 +35 ;)

nice meeting u yesterday man.. u defs need suspension though :P

ps - vinhson said you know how to wire audio etc yeah?


pps - anyone know where i can get a recaro rail for fd? just need drivers side

[aero]

he's on 17x8 +35, if i can recall correctly. but the tyres are 235/45.. very meaty. will scrub if he lowers it

lol khoi, u wanna put the dc5r seat in urs?

[DuffyFD]

I will have a set of pedders lowering springs to get rid of if they're wanted.

mikewl, pm me if you're interested

[.k.]

yeh cos bro bought a bride fixed back so have a spare recaro at home but need rail lol

.. too slow biatch type faster i just got in before u hahaha

[mikewl]

definitely scrubs if i drive it like a race car haha. but i can get away with it if i drive normally until I load my car with rear passengers - every big bump on the road and big turns and it's all over red rover.

will chuck on 215s soon - gotta save up before I think about suspensions. how low does ur pedders go duffyfd?

-khoi, yer man know a bit, here and there, did vinhson car =D. did my car too. fd is a bit fkup tho. the dash is annoyin to get off at first =.= and they mixed the speaker wire colours - one end it one its blue other end its pink =S made my day hell.

i saw some dc5 rails on auction =D diy

[.k.]

haha kk i'll let u know, won't be for a while though. i want foggies first then 2din fascia and find hu

quick pic, i'll try get more decent ones nxt week after exams.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/51MPL/DSC_2194.jpg

[black8thgen]

Looks fkn hot mate

[mikewl]

just need aero's roof tail XD man shouldve told me earlier i had a kenwood dvd/ipod sold it so cheap too.

[DuffyFD]

absolutelt love the BBS rims mang. Maybe spacers on the back 15mm?

[.k.]

haha 15mm bring it upto aeros dsngerous offset lol.. depends how much attention i get.

atm i want rails - foggies - stereo then new wheels but who knows id rsthet sell n get a 180 dorimonsta

[DuffyFD]

new rims for cheap :)

http://img1.classistatic.com/cps/kj/110321/690r5/7150822_20.jpeg

[EGB]

^^Specs?

[murasame2006]

Is honda dealers the only place you can get these things...


modulo releases a new kit for the 09-10 civic

http://thaiautomedia.com/wp-content/gallery/honda-civic-modulo-2010/honda-civic-fd-modulo-2010-11-jpg.jpg
http://thaiautomedia.com/wp-content/gallery/honda-civic-modulo-2010/honda-civic-fd-modulo-2010-09-jpg.jpg
http://thaiautomedia.com/wp-content/gallery/honda-civic-modulo-2010/honda-civic-fd-modulo-2010-05-jpg.jpg

[DuffyFD]

try USA sites for the Acura ASX.. Shipping may hurt though..

[mikewl]

i've been trying to get information on partnershiping up with a bodykit manufacturer in malaysia as my brother use to run an auto business ^^ - use his name to import. anyways they have all and every civic bodykit available - feels kits, j's - it OMFG awesomeness, but lost contact =S might have to fly over there and talk to them =/

[black8thgen]

=O..... Let meknow if u get contact details please!

[DuffyFD]

yeah i'm dying for a kit too

[DuffyFD]

^^Specs?

2x 17x45 +48, 2x 17x8 +45

http://i51.tinypic.com/17cpds.jpg

picked up for $570, there is one chip on the lip of one of them though - looking into getting that fixed

[Alvinlight]

Just saw on website,
selling 1200
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/alvin_light/fd2rims.jpg

Wanna get them match with my white FD ~
do you guys think is reasonable price? 1200

[ekdez]

If those are authentic fd2r rims, they will have a +50 offset.. Careful with the offsets.

P.s I wish I had a black Fd :( your car looks nice on the gold lm's, ever thought of running 18's tho??? :)

[Alvinlight]

what colour of fd do you have?

I wish i had blue or red FD with white rims, that's would be prefect :)

[Alvinlight]

Btw, i think they are 60 offset

[DuffyFD]

i doubt they're +60 offset. too weak offset for Type R..

I could be wrong.

[Stig]

18x7.5+60

[ekay1]

stig is never wrong

[ej20i]

that seems very weak if its a x7.5
especially with the R's wider body up front too

[ekdez]

Yeah I was gonna say +60 but +50 is enough to scare you.. The reason the offset is high is because of the bbk set up they run. Need to sink the wheels in as much as possible.

[curtis265]

wheels sink in more for a bbk o.0?

[aero]

yeah that doesnt make sense to me. if anything, they should be at a lower offset to clear the brakes.. like evos

[Alvinlight]

just wanna ask,
is that the lower offset, better performance?

[Stig]

not necessary, the lower the offset means the further the wheel sits from the hub

simple terms, the lower the offset the more the wheel sticks out from the guard

[DuffyFD]

Lower the offset, the wider the track of the wheels, and logically the better the car handles around corners.

Conversely, the more positive the track, the more narrow the track, and the car won't handle as well through the twisties.

[ekay1]

For handling, just get wider instead of worrying too much about offset. Wider wheels = better traction, however, will be heavier.

[aero]

just wanna ask,
is that the lower offset, better performance?

just repeating what most people have said..

for performance, all u really need is enough offset to clear ur brake calipers and to make sure that the do not touch suspension components. however, the amount of offset needed to do that will vary on the car and how wide the wheel is.
the reason why many people love the low offset is because it brings the wheels further out from the body of the car and makes them sit flush... or hellaflush y0~!

[ekdez]

Nvm lol

[mikewl]

something arrived in the mail today for me ?!?!?!??!? XDDDDDDDDD

will get it pro painted by my old man soon, and I shall fitted after exams =DDDDDDD

*****yer so now I have 2 mugen rep wings - pm me if anyones interested in one - it's unpainted and still in wrap: it's 4 piece set, 3piece spoiler and 1piece bootlip - has all fitments, screws and double sided tape for lip XD. *****


http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae19/mikoolbum/IMG_1514.jpg

http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae19/mikoolbum/IMG_1518.jpg

http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae19/mikoolbum/IMG_1519.jpg

[.k.]

u wanna sell that little bootlip thing sep mike?

edit -

dnno abut 18s hey.. i like my height atm, barely legal but i'll see how it looks after springs settle and i take some pics

[mikewl]

u sure u wanna buy the boot lip seperate? coz it doesn't fit the boot by itself - its short, not the full length of the trunk.

[DuffyFD]

mikewl congrats on the kit.

Where did you source yours from and how muchos?

[.k.]

oh righto dw then lol.. jst realised it had to fit inside the wing anyway.. sall gud

[aznboiio1]

anyone want my Kaixen HB4 HID kit?

[vlixcool]

anyone want my Kaixen HB4 HID kit?

free? pick me :p

[aznboiio1]

LOLOL this guy
D:

[xenonkuraz]

I've had this fetish that dates back to when I was 18...my brother bought a Carmate 'Razo' gear knob and I fell in love with them so every time I bought a new car I had to have one of those Razo's. This is my favourite and I just bought two:

It's got a weight of 400gm and makes shifting with ur pinky cake.

http://ucables.com/img/pics1/RAZO-RA66-CARBON-KNOB-R54589.jpg

[pitiek]

I saw a white FD2 with red Honda sticker across the windscreen while driving down from Aspley.
Is it someone from this forum?
Diggin' the front grille..!!
Does anyone know if there are other aftermarket front grille beside the mugen grille and where to source them?

I do not want to replace the whole bumper..

[Shimian]

Can anyone confirm if these sizes will fit FD2 door/shelf? Looking to upgrade some speakers but not sure if theres enough room. Also with the rear, theres a metal that runs under the speakers. Will it get in the way?

Fronts:
6.5" Top-mount depth: 2-3/8"
6" Top-mount depth: 2-7/16"

Rear:
6.5" Top-mount depth: 2-3/8"

[Kenninho]

I saw a white FD2 with red Honda sticker across the windscreen while driving down from Aspley.
Is it someone from this forum?
Diggin' the front grille..!!
Does anyone know if there are other aftermarket front grille beside the mugen grille and where to source them?

I do not want to replace the whole bumper..

I think that guy use to work at Carseldine Nandos

[mxa]

Front kit fitted :) haven't cut and polished, gotta wait 24hrs before the clear coat sets properly.

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z472/mxa1990/IMG_20110408_144957-1.jpg

Having trouble fitting the side skirts, not a very good fitment. I think I need to grind or sand down the fender bits. Theres a weird block that just sticks out and it's restricting me from fitting them on properly. Think the paint made it not as malleable. Any suggestions?

[Kenninho]

Having trouble fitting the side skirts, not a very good fitment. I think I need to grind or sand down the fender bits. Theres a weird block that just sticks out and it's restricting me from fitting them on properly. Think the paint made it not as malleable. Any suggestions?

any photos?

Also, does anyone know where I can find a decent place that can powder coat my rims for cheap? I can do the prep work and stuff

[mikewl]

wat rims you have? and what colour you going with? I've decided to paint my drift teks gold when I fit my kit =D

[Kenninho]

Gram Lights 57c, was gonna paint them white, then agn the gunmetal EGB painted is pretty nice... Should let me do a shoot of your car after ur body kit haha

[mikewl]

for sure man. need some wallpapers hehe. i have a spare wing if you interested haha.

[aero]

LoL wth man. How come there is a sudden rise of FD members in Brisbane now that I've gone back to stock?! Lame!

[.k.]

its a sign... kit up; new coils; even phatter wheels and get on it!

quickly b4 big meet lol

[ej20i]

new mods - car got broken into!
only iPod was taken
LOL!

[aero]

bl man. how did they get in? smashed window?


its a sign... kit up; new coils; even phatter wheels and get on it!

quickly b4 big meet lol

meh, its too late. cbf putting any more money into the FD. even if i wanted to, i still wouldnt even have the money to do it all again in a short period of time.

[ej20i]

my window was opened a tad, they pushed it down

[curtis265]

oh shieet! I better not do that anymore ten

[.k.]

how the hell they push the window dowN? was it broken or anything?

badluck man!

[curtis265]

I think you can proably push it in the same way u can push power mirrors in and out

[threesix]

gave the baby some sunday wash love..

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx93/getbuck_2010/8af7366c-0e21-4eac-bd30-7957291a0ced.jpg

[ekdez]

Saw you cruise past Weston. Lookin good man esp when it's Rollin :)

[.k.]

nice nice 36... did u or are u ever gonna run a lip kit?

Im fine at my height now but have issues w/ the tow hook scraping on things lol

[black8thgen]

you'll get used to it lmao =D

[mikewl]

Anyone interested in having a Brisbane fd meet and greet?

[Oz_Striker]

my window was opened a tad, they pushed it down

can you clear your inbox please mate

[threesix]

nice nice 36... did u or are u ever gonna run a lip kit?

Im fine at my height now but have issues w/ the tow hook scraping on things lol

the only thing i wanna do to it is lower it a bit more and get small rear skirt thingo. but nah, never had a lip kit.

[Stig]

how much do track only fd2r go for these days?

[rcfd2civic]

Anyone interested in having a Brisbane fd meet and greet?

Thats a gud idea cant wait to see few fd in brizzy,hope we can arrange one;)

[mikewl]

Alright since ima gona bring fd back to life XD i'll organise it - hope you guys don't mind a newbie organising one since no ones bought it up, .k. and aero can guide me. what's a good date? suggestions? sometime next month so I'll have my kit on XD!

[rcfd2civic]

Nxt month is a good idea so we can prepare our cars:) my car due for service this month and got few modification in progress, as long everybody are available i dont mind the date make sure it is a weekend or friday night;) im in for sure

[threesix]

Saw you cruise past Weston. Lookin good man esp when it's Rollin :)

yeah saw your car too. after i got a some wine i had to cruz past again for another look. your cars looking perfect now with the new wheels/fog lights.. all you need now is air sussy you baller ;)

edit. were you eating or working at that asian (think its called My's?) place where your car was parked in front of?

[.k.]

i work every weekend except sundays sometimes...

[DuffyFD]

Autobarn with colour match a spray can of paint for B92P (Nighthawk Black), if i wanted to diy paint my own lip right?

Or is there somewhere better?

[mxa]

Autobarn with colour match a spray can of paint for B92P (Nighthawk Black), if i wanted to diy paint my own lip right?

Or is there somewhere better?

Not sure if you have Autopro over in Sydney, but that's where I got my paint matched up as well as buying all the other tools to prep my lip with

[mikewl]

So how come the rr looks so different here?

http://www.carztune.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/mugen-type-rr-revealed_4.jpg

[black8thgen]

is it possible to buy a mugen type R and get it sent to sydney and road registered?

[ekay1]

That looks like the advanced concept RR, the CF one.