Your Mods To 2006-2011 FD Civics

[xenonkuraz]

Good point but considering how much people are forking out on wheels...up to 3k per set it's safe to say if they wanted to they could afford it. I'm not saying that goes for all of us but I see members here swapping wheels and suspension quicker than they go through toilet paper lol

[.k.]

Yeah just depends on what you want out of the chassis.. No performance for my car so just a couple quick exterior mods and that'll do til.

Then spend money on the next car to actually get some speed

[threesix]

the shape of an FD is almost perfect. imo. with good rims, tint and sussy = perfrect daily.

when i say FD's are dead im 99% of the time taking the piss. but this thread has slowed down heaps since i got on here. maybe its wankers like me killing it. lol.

ps. hows everyones fuel consumption going latley? for a while people were getting 10/100k + :O

[xenonkuraz]

I'm still getting around 8.5-9 per 100kms. Pretty awesome considering its not a hybrid and I fang it around ever corner.

Anyway I was just trying to point out that our cars pull up some sweet hp numbers (expensive or not). I'm slowly piecing my car together bit by bit to try to achieve atleast 130+ kw atws. I keep changing my mind on ways to go about it but short of going forced induction which I'd really like to do, in the meantime:

* 4-2-1 headers with hfc
* 2.25-2.5" exhaust piping
* rbc intake manifold or rrc whichever fits
* possibly a larger tb to go with the rbc
* tbs to go with the above two
* change SRI to CAI although I like how much fuel economy I'm getting with the SRI
* skunk2 stage 1 or 2 cams if I can afford them

and thats it for now

aesthetic mods I keep to a minimum because I drive 50km+ a day and the car always gets so dirty. I pick up so many dings from shopping mall parking and I definitely don't want to go lower than the stock ride height with the way I drive.

[ekdez]

lead the way xenonkuraz and people will follow.
i think new car warranty on engine etc is a big deterrent..
i know it was one of the main reasons i didnt mod the engine.

[threesix]

I'm still getting around 8.5-9 per 100kms. Pretty awesome considering its not a hybrid and I fang it around ever corner.

Anyway I was just trying to point out that our cars pull up some sweet hp numbers (expensive or not). I'm slowly piecing my car together bit by bit to try to achieve atleast 130+ kw atws. I keep changing my mind on ways to go about it but short of going forced induction which I'd really like to do, in the meantime:

* 4-2-1 headers with hfc
* 2.25-2.5" exhaust piping
* rbc intake manifold or rrc whichever fits
* possibly a larger tb to go with the rbc
* tbs to go with the above two
* change SRI to CAI although I like how much fuel economy I'm getting with the SRI
* skunk2 stage 1 or 2 cams if I can afford them

and thats it for now

aesthetic mods I keep to a minimum because I drive 50km+ a day and the car always gets so dirty. I pick up so many dings from shopping mall parking and I definitely don't want to go lower than the stock ride height with the way I drive.


if money isnt an opition ( you have a GT3RS :0) please turbo or supercharger your car. please.

they must have full kits with everything needed in the states right? with our $$ being good too...

[xenonkuraz]

and thats where most of my funding goes. its like having two mortgages.

i forgot to mention that I will be getting a new muffler too.

when the time comes i'd like to get the greddy kit with the t517z. my only concern is our ecu won't respond well to it and i'm looking for alternative options such as flashpro instead of using a piggyback

[DuffyFD]

after some research I'm swaying more towards a k20a than a turbo kit.

Bolt on turbo's are headaches. especially seeing as the ones for america are made for american conditions, so they need to be retuned to work properly here. And with the lack of r18 support in australia, that would be hard.

[xenonkuraz]

Tere are quite a few reputable r18 turbo kits out there and I have read of some tuners working with them in Australia. Afaik there are 5 turbo FDs in aus. IMO the only two troubles you would run into are:

1. Difficulty tuning and
2. Due to a difference in placement of some engine parts their manifold won't fit in ours

After due deliberation and lengthy discussions with the mrs I may be able to place an order for the greddy or turbo specialties kit. Woot!!! But I have to let her buy a new jazz first...

[threesix]

http://www.canibeat.com/2011/04/no-ordinary-civic/

i am in LOVE. only thing i would change is the wheels.

[ekdez]

all my wheels are up for sale now :)

[Stig]

Best is to custom your own turbo kit imo for the fd's

[xenonkuraz]

yo stig. If I didn't want the headache of piecing together a turbo kit can you recommend a good garage that could do it and tune it as well? I'm thinking ak motorworks atm...do you think it would work out better than buying a pre assembled kit for around 4k from the states and modifying it to fit? Id hope to spend 5k max drive away tuned. Is that too low budget?

[Stig]

garage: nelson from racing project in nunawading, guys like a genius when it comes to custom builds, you check out kitbbk's supercharged cl9 build for reference

tuning: try raymond from A.R.T in heidelberg

or give one of the guys from chasers a call from the westside of town, chasers mostly do evo's but no harm asking if they can tune a turbo fd2

thing about the kits from the states is their ecu, not many people have experience tuning it here and its pretty average imo, so waste of money when its part of the kit

if you can get the kit itself without the ecu and get a better ecu locally or from jdmland then go for it

[xenonkuraz]

what kind of local ecu would you say is worth using? wolf? link?

[Stig]

apparently the apexi fc is pretty easy to tune and use

as in for local ecu, i have no idea lol havent done much research on local ecu's

[xenonkuraz]

ohh lol I thought thats what you meant.

Yeah my forester had a pfc. I did a lot of newb-tuning myself it was quite fun. Alright I'll call Nelson tomorrow. Cheers man

but seriously is any and every car tunable with an aftermarket ecu? what if they don't have a suitable harness for my civic?

[threesix]

just turbo the jazz yo! ;)

[xenonkuraz]

Haha nah she's still on her ps...I decided! Custom is going to be a headache and may cost a lot. I'm getting the greddy with emanage

[.k.]

How i'm sitting at the moment :)

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/252844_10150202767052918_656477917_7224978_2068333 _n.jpg

roof-spoiler i got off aero fell off luckily while still at home so need to find proper 3m brand double sided tape to get it back on.

If anyone is interested in purchasing shoot me a pm or checkout the forsale section on here, cheers.

[ynot2o99]

roof spoiler for sale or the wheels?

[.k.]

wheels are forsale, could be persuaded to let the roof spoiler go for the right price just shoot me a pm

[threesix]

car looks too nice to sell the rims.

[itachi-kun]

fd =]
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/255706_10150277657331934_601056933_9157100_7204116 _n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/247155_10150270631556934_601056933_9086443_8189792 _n.jpg

[aero]

nice rr front. what happened to ur mugen lip?

[itachi-kun]

took it off cuz it was cracking lol, and i like the rr front better

[aero]

"newcomers" cannot sell on this forum.. but PM sent! lol

[threesix]

"newcomers" cannot sell on this forum but guys that have been here for almost 2 years cant either. awesome!!!!!

[xenonkuraz]

I'm truly on my way to being the first FD2 turbo in Australia.

Today I took a leap and purchased a Greddy E-Manage Ultimate.

Stay tuned ;)

[black8thgen]

=O NAICE! epic lol this shud be interesting.

[Kenninho]

respect

[itachi-kun]

how much?

[xenonkuraz]

$530 used "as new" complete with harness and map sensor ;)

[xenonkuraz]

Also waiting for midnight so I can call up some guys in the states to organize my turbo kit!

[ekay1]

Beast! how much power you aiming for xeno?

[xenonkuraz]

You know what? I never had a target power output in mind. I don't expect a FWD car on stock internals and drivetrain to be able to pull off a great amount of power, but having said that I would hope to expect an increase of 50-100hp. I am more concerned with it still being able to be a reliable daily so I don't want to go the full length.

But as with anything cars, once you start you never know where you'll end.

[liquid23]

Hi guys just want to ask a quick question.

I just got coilovers (DGR) install today. While I was driving home I keep hearing like something in my boot was jumping up and down and i thought it might have just been the OEM coil and things. I took everything out when i got home and went to fill up my car. Still the noise is there like a toolbox going up and down but everything is out of the boot.

Any ideas what it could be?

[Stig]

the locking keys might not be tightened enough?

[Kenninho]

mayb you haven't tightened the top mount to the right torque?

[.k.]

g0t bumpstops in?

[xenonkuraz]

I just wired a lump of cash to the states. Let's hope my package doesn't take too long to arrive...

[threesix]

mega props.

i am "watching this space!!" lol

[.k.]

lol so is the thread alive again 36? Anyone wanna buy 205/40/17 tyres? Might have someone interested in the rims alone so i'd need get rid of the tyres tooo

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/51MPL/random1.jpg

[threesix]

if dez and stig didnt part out....

HELL NAW SON!!!!!! ITS ALIIIVVEE!!!!

arent you selling your FD too? or just rims?

[threesix]

dont sell. your car rulez!!

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx93/getbuck_2010/af0b7ad1-f962-463a-b39f-217c126965be.jpg

[.k.]

Haha nice pic dude, yeah im selling. Changing from this boat to another boat :) and a car

[threesix]

boat?

[.k.]

yeh im gonna get something i can slide next car - then get a boat too.. or kayak dno yet

[.k.]

ps what can we do about tow hook? why the fk r they mounted so low and there TWO of em ><!

[SuperJDM.]

you cut the rear bar so it looks like this

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225569_10150198433589028_517424027_7050209_6148573 _n.jpg

[.k.]

hmm i see.. i was thinking more abt the front ones though, u can just see it sticking out in front of the tyre in my pic

[DuffyFD]

they scape everywhere! Just hoping one day they'll be completely ground off from all the driveways and curbs.

Loving this song atm.

Reminds me of acidtrips so much

[xenonkuraz]

So I've decided to document everything as it comes along in case I decide to do a build thread one day...

http://i54.tinypic.com/6r50gi.jpg

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/9597/img1268jc.jpg

Hopefully my wire goes through tomorrow and they are able to ship the kit before the weekend!

If you're wondering why I didn't get fuel management with the kit it's because the kit came with Hondata Flashpro and my ECU does not support it :(

[liquid23]

the locking keys might not be tightened enough?


mayb you haven't tightened the top mount to the right torque?


g0t bumpstops in?

found out the problem when i took it back. he looked at everything and then when i went to removed the book to clear things out so he can get in there to have a look, i found 2 rubber things that go on the washer on top of the suspension inside the boot. they probably forgot to put it back in or something, it was the metal hitting metal.

All fixed now =) ... on 1 finger gap atm, don't want to go lower cause then i can't get up driveways or carparks.
losing interest in the car looking for a new one ^^
still have a 4.5k amp sitting in room i haven't touched lol... dead money

[robytan]

hey .. havent been around much for the past 3 yrs LOL

i just ripped my rear mugen lip kit over some bumps on the weekend :(

so im after a new body kit set, anyone knows a good place to buy a mugen RR full kit in sydney besides srs??

Thanks

[DuffyFD]

@robytan

Any reason why you don't want to go through SRS?

I bought my RR front bar there, and I know there's at least one other kit in Sydney that originated from SRS Auto.

[robytan]

oh no .. nothing wrong with them ... i guess i just want to see other sources to compare prices etc
i havent kept up with the mod world these past few years so kinda lost

[xenonkuraz]

I just bought myself a set of defi bf gauges today :) boost, oil temp/press and water temp

[robytan]

has anyone purchased from them before? any thoughts ??

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HONDA-MUGEN-RR-Style-Full-BodyKit-Civic-Sedan-06-10-/250841211333?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a674d21c5

[ekdez]

farkkk man kits are so cheap these days.
i purchased mine for $1200 and had to add $600 on the top for paint back in 2008 :\

[ekay1]

You can it for 1k off ebay

[robytan]

farkkk man kits are so cheap these days.
i purchased mine for $1200 and had to add $600 on the top for paint back in 2008 :\

yeah the link i posted seems much cheaper than the rest in the market ... just wondering though if there's any different quality for the RR kit
They all claim the kit is made of PP material ... dunno exactly what it is but its meant to be the same material as standard bumper

[Kenninho]

sure they don't mean PU? (Polyurethane)

[robytan]

they quote this "Made of PolyPropylene (OEM Material)"

[threesix]

I just bought myself a set of defi bf gauges today :) boost, oil temp/press and water temp

defi for the win!

you got any pics of your car xen?

[evil_1998]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/pyro_524/IMG_1965.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/pyro_524/IMG_1966.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/pyro_524/IMG_1985.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/pyro_524/IMG_1986.jpg

[threesix]

got any outside pics of your car?

[evil_1998]

got any outside pics of your car?

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/pyro_524/28225_414959571788_571036788_5304478_6605062_n.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/pyro_524/32075_420280146788_571036788_5427570_2693893_n.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/pyro_524/32075_420280151788_571036788_5427571_4683108_n.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/pyro_524/IMG_1991.jpg

[DuffyFD]

nice evil! you just need much more lows meng.

[evil_1998]

nice evil! you just need much more lows meng.

haha, those are old pics...before coilovers ;)

[threesix]

it better be dumped yo ;)

[ekay1]

Car is look sick! You from Sydney man?

[evil_1998]

Car is look sick! You from Sydney man?

Thx man, I'm actually in Perth WA

[xenonkuraz]

hey man not really much to see when it comes to my car...

just a plain fd2 with mugen wing, mugen visors, magnaflow catback etc...

i've always been more of a performance junkie so a lot goes on under the hood ;)

[ekay1]

Thx man, I'm actually in Perth WA

Ahh i see. Need to find more FD's in Sydney


hey man not really much to see when it comes to my car...

just a plain fd2 with mugen wing, mugen visors, magnaflow catback etc...

i've always been more of a performance junkie so a lot goes on under the hood ;)

Set a goal man! like... 200kwatw?

[xenonkuraz]

Ahh i see. Need to find more FD's in Sydney



Set a goal man! like... 200kwatw?

Haha no way. I'll be running only 0.4 bar which is 6psi on a gt2860rs (disco potato) turbo. The max I'll push it is maybe 8psi considering the engine is high compression and the only internal upgrade I'll be making is stage 2 skunk2 cams.

I'd be aiming for about 130kwatw with those and a full 2.5-3" exhaust.

[DuffyFD]

Haha no way. I'll be running only 0.4 bar which is 6psi on a gt2860rs (disco potato) turbo. The max I'll push it is maybe 8psi considering the engine is high compression and the only internal upgrade I'll be making is stage 2 skunk2 cams.

I'd be aiming for about 130kwatw with those and a full 2.5-3" exhaust.

once you get much past that you'll be in need of an LSD.

[ekay1]

i/h/e too? Fair enough man. Was one day going to turbo or supercharger the car if i had money... but im not sure if the engine can handle anything as the r18's arent the most powerful engines. Plus the engine mounts are horrible on these lol

[evil_1998]

Haha no way. I'll be running only 0.4 bar which is 6psi on a gt2860rs (disco potato) turbo. The max I'll push it is maybe 8psi considering the engine is high compression and the only internal upgrade I'll be making is stage 2 skunk2 cams.

I'd be aiming for about 130kwatw with those and a full 2.5-3" exhaust.

Congrats on taking the 1st steps towards a turbo build, but 130kw atw seems a bit low for turbo? Alot of R18's in states easily push pass 200kw mark on low boost (check 8thCivic.com Forum (http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/)), I would think K20Z should have more potential with the higher displacement?

Also NA R18A can make close to your figure: Honda Civic R18 engine bolt ons build (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DpKSNGjTb0)

Dyno Results HP 163 TQ 145 (atw)
1/4 Mile 16.2 @ 87mph Street tires

Forced Induction And Nitrous Sub-Forum can be found here (http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/turbocharging/) <--It might be helpful for your turbo build.

Can't wait to see the results :)

[Kenninho]

mmm pretty sure you can push 150kw easy on turbo r18's

[xenonkuraz]

Well then I've been underestimating my car's potential lol. We'll just have to wait and see ;) I know the 8thcivic site pretty well...I tried for ages to purchase a used kit from there to no avail. I also get most of my info from that site.

[xenonkuraz]

BTW I expect lots of torque and crazy wheelspin but I won't be launching often so LSD won't be necessary I suspect

[Kenninho]

does anyone know if this turbo kit from this site trustworthy? Scroll down and there's a r18 one

http://www.speedlab.com.ph/turbokits.php

[curtis265]

yeah you can expext more that that xenon :S

Just take it easy though, nothing worse than a blown engine. What do you intend to compete against anyway? mazda 3 mps?

[xenonkuraz]

I've never driven a FWD turbo so I just wanna see what its like ;)

[ekay1]

Just get wide ass tyres as the front, maybe that'll reduce wheelspin

[black8thgen]

havent u got fd2 though xenon? therefore k20z2...

[xenonkuraz]

Yep it is an fd2 and yep k20z2

[::: TCM :::]

Hey everyone!

I've been lurking these forums ever since I got a Civic but was never able to join because I didn't have a non generic email blah blah. Anyway, I'm quite new to the mods so I was just wondering if people could help me with sourcing a Mugen lip kit, I tried jspecsingapore.com but they don't sell it anymore which was pretty sad :P

Anywho, at the mean time I have a budget of about $2000 for mods (excluding fitting costs etc.) but yeah, what are some exterior mods to do!

At the moment this is how it looks like, pretty boring I know...

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/2104/hondacivic1.jpg

Any input would be great :D

[threesix]

dump it and get some foggies. ASAP!!

[ekay1]

Keep in mind that if your getting a kit your going to need 500-1000 depending on whetr you decide to get it painted/fitted. Mugen rr kits are available for around 1k off ebay.

[Kenninho]

I've never driven a FWD turbo so I just wanna see what its like ;)

Golf GTI is one, and I can tell you it's heaps fun =)

[ekdez]

Nice colour tcm! Something different :)

[DuffyFD]

A set of coilovers will set you back around 1.2 -2k but will make all the difference.

You can go with a front lip/bar for a cheaper alternative, and then run with mudguards, it will be alot cheaper and it's in sync with the USDM looks going around.

I would recommend going that way, dumping it out as far as you can go for a balance of form/function and have a front lip because the stock look is quite soft looking.

Then later down the track look into getting the rest of the kit if you still want it.

Love the colour, The colour of my last car was just like that!

[::: TCM :::]

Thanks for all the input guys! Its gonna help, so at the moment this is what I have in mind of doing:

- Foggies
- Mugen Lip Kit

I have the modulo spoiler on atm but d'you guys reckon that I should keep it or go with the Mugen wing to get the "full" effect, I might just order the lip kit without the wing and then see how it looks from there. Will definately consider coilovers but only after the lip kit etc, I don't wanna be running too low, speed bumps inside the uni and around my house are ridiculous :/

Also if anyone here is from Perth, whats a decent panel beater for lip kit installation OR have you guys all gone DIY ;) Installing foggies and a lip kit shouldn't be THAT hard right?

[xenonkuraz]

I installed my viper alarm today. Everything is fine and I discovered its equipped with turbo timer (woot) but the remote start isn't working... :(

[xenonkuraz]

Just traded in my old CD5 for a new Jazz VTI-S for the Mrs. More modding to come! woot

[mikewl]

black fd photo shoot this tuesday...*CALLING ALL BRISBANE BLACK FDs* haha... let me know and ill give you details ;)

[Kenninho]

mate, that's racist lol

[.k.]

lol the fk why black fds? pm me i dnno if i can make it i prob have work but i may come

[liquid23]

hey guys,

just wondering how many of you have DVD players in your car?
i just got pulled over bout 2 hours ago for having a dvd player with a music video playing in my car... $100 and 3 demerit points!!! WTF 3 points?!?!?
apparently it is the same as driving talking on a mobile phone? and also he said eating an apple while driving is the same as talking on the mobile... i don't see how that is and I didn't even know there was a law on not having a motion picture in play while driving a vehicle. what is the point in having a dvd player in the car?
isn't a GPS a distraction as well?

[.k.]

^^ err wtf? ...

pm me details michael i might be free depending on time and location

[aero]

hey guys,

just wondering how many of you have DVD players in your car?
i just got pulled over bout 2 hours ago for having a dvd player with a music video playing in my car... $100 and 3 demerit points!!! WTF 3 points?!?!?
apparently it is the same as driving talking on a mobile phone? and also he said eating an apple while driving is the same as talking on the mobile... i don't see how that is and I didn't even know there was a law on not having a motion picture in play while driving a vehicle. what is the point in having a dvd player in the car?
isn't a GPS a distraction as well?

officer is right. You cannot have a DVD playing whilst driving. They are ok to watch when the car is parked though. But that can be drain on the battery.
A few newer players won't actually play dvd's whilst the car is being driven for those legal reasons.. However there are some brands now that offer in-car DVD players that work when the vehicle is in motion but only at the angle that the passenger can see the screen.. So the passenger can watch a movie from their side of the car, but the driver can only see the satnav.. Or nothing at all on their side

[liquid23]

Yeah some dvd players in new cars give different views I saw that on fifth gear, but still 3 demerits is a bit much. I would pay the $100 just not 3 demerits for something not many people know about. It would be good if they people selling these tell you your not allowed to put any motion picture on whist driving.
I would say a GPS is similar, even though the electronic voice tells you when to turn you still need to look at it because the timing on those telling you when to turn, you need to be traveling 20kms or something.
The thing is that I've been through RBTs and pulled over for speeding, none of the cops tell me or warn me on my dvd player, I've had it for 3 years

*BTW the officer warned me that I'm not allowed to have a fog light at the rear of my car... I have the RR kit as you guys know and apparently the small square red light in the bottom in the middle of the car is a "fog light"... I don't even know you can have rear fog lights or why any car would put a rear fog light.

[aero]

lolwut? isnt it just a rear brake light? in any case, my friend's 06 impreza has a 'rear foglight' (according to the manual), and they come out from factory like that. i have no idea what that officer would have been talking about. perhaps that law is just for WA? lol...

[black8thgen]

it says the fd2 has 'rear foglights' in the manual too LOL

[warwick108]

the golf gti has a rear fog light.. when u hit reverse ONE of the lights turn on.. and its bright as sh%t..
something like this but not as bright.. its not aftermarket comes straight from the factory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ugDLm9Si_g

[warwick108]

also the dvd video while u drive.. alot of the dvd players are connected to the handbreak
the dvd function is turned off when the handbreak is down..
if you got the dvd player installed by a professional.. you might want to go down there and complain..
as its illegal for them to install the dvd player the way they did.

[threesix]

why the **** you would have a dvd player/tv in your car is ****ing homo.

RICE SPEC!!! FYL!!!!

[ekay1]

why the **** you would have a dvd player/tv in your car is ****ing homo.

RICE SPEC!!! FYL!!!!

Nothing wrong with that dude. No wonder you were banned before

[aero]

LoL burrrrrn! But seriously, what do u expect 3-6? It's a civic. It's meant to carry multiple people. Why not have some in-car entertainment as well as enhance the sound of ur music?

[DuffyFD]

I can agree with having a gps going, but not so much with dvd going.

Anyways, shit luck, bet you wont be doing that again!

[curtis265]

and 3-6 is banned again, lawl!

ouch at 3 demerits liquid-man. Unlucky Lesson be learned then..

oh and wtf at rear fog light, it's just a reflector isn't it? Rear fogs are annoying as fk - they're for euro countries, but sometimes some cars have them here, was following a bimmer once with them, most blinding red light ever...

[ganj3]

FN2s have rear fog lights but Ive never turned it on before.
Dunno why the officer would say you cant have rear fog lights if some cars have them from factory

[DuffyFD]

Heaps of cars have rear fog lights, but they're probably like the front fog lights in Australia, only being able to be used in 'adverse' conditions.

Do you have yours linked to the brake pedal, or is it a separate switch?

Maybe the copper was more saying that they're not alllowed unless they're OEM..

[xenonkuraz]

why the **** you would have a dvd player/tv in your car is ****ing homo.

RICE SPEC!!! FYL!!!!

Freedom of speech, yo.

Lawl anyways I used to turn on my rear fog light for kicks on my Audi. It was only on the driver's side and was bright red. Lawl @ people driving behind :x

[liquid23]

The red light is connected to the rear tail lights and acts as a brake light, i even showed him that it only lights up when I press the brake and its dim while the car is running. I think i've seen the really bright red lights before, never knew it was called a rear fog light though.

i'll still have music videos on while driving, next time i drive by a police i'll just hit "mode" and change it to ipod/radio. Wish someone told me that before even during RBTs i have had music videos running and they don't say anything.

and "threesix" - i put a dvd player/tv in my car because I can, just like building my 18k sound system because I can =)

[curtis265]

Oh i see. Are there any rules/regulations regarding the positioning of the 3rd brake light? Did you get busted at rising sunday?

i think 3 6 is jelly lol

[liquid23]

no idea, i can't find it on the department of road safety because the website the infringement tells you to go to says "page not found", these things are so out of date.
Nah i didn't go to rising sunday, it was 1am on canning hwy going towards burswood, they were turning right and i drove by doing 55-60 while the car beside me was doing 50 and they decided to drive straight and pull me over because they had nothing to do with 3 cops telling me i have a nice rig and telling me to show all of them my dvd player.... one thing is, why are most police officers like 2m tall? is that like a recommendation to join the force or something?

[mikewl]

last calls for black brisbane fds? meet up for shoot tomo. =) pm me for details.

[.k.]

check ur fb lol.. or pm me here the details

[xenonkuraz]

Breaking news:

http://img863.imageshack.us/img863/6637/img1299j.jpg

My gauges arrived! I will try to install them tomorrow :D



In other news:

My brother rear-ended a car just before and this is how it looks:

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5426/img1303gq.jpg

Anyone know what it is? or was? lol

[dny]

R33 !

[aero]

wow.. that must have been at some speed. everyone ok?

[xenonkuraz]

The 33 braked suddenly and he couldn't react in time. Same thing happened to me in the past. Both cars written off. Both cars uninsured. Sux much.

[ekay1]

The 33 braked suddenly and he couldn't react in time. Same thing happened to me in the past. Both cars written off. Both cars uninsured. Sux much.

Omg dude that sucks big time! are they alright?

[xenonkuraz]

They're all alright it shaken up.

Ive been trying to find a good place to mount all 4 60mm gauges but can't come up with anything...I can't even find a 4 gauge stand or holder

[aero]

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/86/l_a1e15ce15c2f4dfc8fd03da55ae325cf.jpg

oh wait.. 4 gauge >.>

or u could mount some like this guy..

http://www.pcauto.com.cn/newcar/abroad/honda/0511/pic/14_tein_thumb.jpg

dunno how or where to get the pods.. but it looks interesting

[xenonkuraz]

I don't mind the pillar mount but any implications with airbag there? And the dash ones are called backyard special but not sure if they have rhd ones :(

[asgr8]

Hey guys anyone here have a tow bar installed on their FD ? If yes how much did it cost and from where ? Honda direct or third party companies ?

Thinking about installing one on my FD.

[ekdez]

I don't mind the pillar mount but any implications with airbag there? And the dash ones are called backyard special but not sure if they have rhd ones :(

there is a rhd frog gauge holder, a member on here has already done it..
plus there is the three gauge holder for the middle..

DMX (a member on here) has done it already.. have a look at his posts from like 2006/7?
amurray with 20" chromies has already turbod his civic btw.... youre not the first. :) but good luck man

[xenonkuraz]

Hrmmm is Amurray fd2? Also having trouble finding those gauge pods

[aero]

amurray had an fd1 and bought an r18 turbo kit. there are a few universal rhd gauge pods on ebay...

[ej20i]

mugen gauge pod, 3 in the middle...whats ur 4 gauges anyway?

[threesix]

why the **** you would have a dvd player/tv in your car is ****ing homo.

RICE SPEC!!! FYL!!!!

i bet if i didnt swear and wrote..."why the hell would you have a dvd player/tv in your car, its pretty lame." i wouldnt have gotten banned. LOL

out of the many forums im on people on here get butt hurt soooooo easy.

[threesix]

Oh i see. Are there any rules/regulations regarding the positioning of the 3rd brake light? Did you get busted at rising sunday?

i think 3 6 is jelly lol

correct. im so jelly i went out and fitted a 42" tv where my windscreen once was.

[ej20i]

3 6, maybe if u keep ur opinion 2 ur self. no one will ban u or having hate on u.

[ej20i]

no one interested in my FD2R seats?

[aero]

3 6, maybe if u keep ur opinion 2 ur self. no one will ban u or having hate on u.

he's free to voice his opinion. its the internetz, y0. besides, it would be boring if there wasn't anyone to stir things up. other than xenonkuraz, there has been a serious lack of people posting any kind of progress to their cars. at least 3-6 keeps this thread entertaining. lol

[xenonkuraz]

yeah 3-6 does make it fun ;) theres a hold on modifying the fd atm while i await for more parts (doing up my gf's new jazz atm). I'm still searching for a suitable 3-4 gauge pod to put on the dash...the individual cups look ghay:

http://img864.imageshack.us/img864/8190/img1314o.jpg

and what it might look like with them on the steering rack lol:

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/3630/img1315ir.jpg


THE TURBO KIT SHOULD BE ARRIVING TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!! IF NOT I'M GONNA BREAK SOME BALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!! It flew out of Taiwan on the 25th...shouldn't take more than a week right? That's TSI's other warehouse. Apparently it was 'cheaper' for them to ship it from asia than the US. But my injectors are getting shipped from the states (lol?)

[ekdez]

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o245/rthammar/DSC03365.jpg

do this LOL = .=

[xenonkuraz]

LOLWTF

I just googled/ebayed quad/triple gauge pods and they're either all sh*t or nonexistent

[curtis265]

xenon can't wait to see your pix!

3 6 is epic troll-lololololol

[Kenninho]

As promised and long awaited, here are the photos of Mikewl's Mugen RR on Tuesday

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5103/5888574174_73043f38b7.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5064/5888569578_11f7c437cb_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5888564782_d640b3244b_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6023/5887996187_6935703bb6_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5104/5888556774_f722e4ab41_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6020/5887987117_8eda69b9fe_z.jpg

[aero]

Nice shots man. If only u were around when I had my car the way it was

[Kenninho]

lol I was, just didn't have a camera =(

when you get another car or mod ur car again, I can =)

[evil_1998]

@ xenonkuraz, if u really want 4 gauges, you can get Mugen Gauge Pod (straight fit for FD, fits 3)

http://tdi-plc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/LOW-MUGEN-Honda-Civic-Type-R-FN2-Assist-Meters.jpg

+ seperate pod for boost gauge, something like this

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/block8head/linh%20toy/P1020884_resize.jpg

[fitme]

http://www.backyard.co.jp/CIMG5191-k21.jpg

http://www.backyard.co.jp/CIMG93841.-k2jpg.jpg



http://www.backyard.co.jp/FD2gazou.html

[ekdez]

Yeah those mugen ones are sex. Dmx had them..

[xenonkuraz]

Well I want a mugen gauge pod. Just can't find it anywhere and not sure If it's 55 or 60mm.

Also packages arrived in Australia today but no delivery :(

[aero]

prob taking its time in customs.

moar gauges!! lol

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc28/yeoadrianyeo/Gauges.jpg

[.k.]

was busy with training and work so lil bro took my car to a meet; someone snapped a pic of the roof wing ;)

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/263048_220069664699720_140098122696875_662603_4867 185_n.jpg

[threesix]

xenon can't wait to see your pix!

3 6 is epic troll-lololololol

thats Mr Troll to you. ;)

anyway... just got back from sydney. my jaw is still on the floor. so many nice cars!! new accords hellaflushed out, X6's rimmed up, new land rover sports eveywhere (god i love them), saw an eg civic with more carbon on it than normal panels.

sydney is car heaven!!!!!!!!!!!

[xenonkuraz]

I found the gauge pods from japan. Should I get carbon, black or leather? I think the black would suit best

[ynot2o99]

black, keep it nice and simple

[xenonkuraz]

prob taking its time in customs.

moar gauges!! lol

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc28/yeoadrianyeo/Gauges.jpg

Doesn't look too bad but if he has airbags and they deployed he and his passenger would get pwned

[SuperJDM.]

lol ^

too many gauges for my likings

[Stig]

all you really need is 3 or 4 - boost, oil temp, oil pressure and/or water temp

but if you get a boost controller you can get it to display boost so you only need the 3 mentioned above

[pitiek]

I remember a few pages back someone mentioned a shop in Singapore that sells FD parts. Can anyone tell me what was the name and where it ia? I'm going to Singapore in a few days so let me know if anyone wants to get parts or accessories...

[xenonkuraz]

all you really need is 3 or 4 - boost, oil temp, oil pressure and/or water temp

but if you get a boost controller you can get it to display boost so you only need the 3 mentioned above

Those are the 4 I bought. I also have an avcr but I always prefer a gauge over the controller as I like to keep that hidden.

[Stig]

ohh jealous, i want defi but i need new rotors so i guess thats a priority lol

[ekdez]

Henry, (or anyone else)
Any idea where i can get some of these?

TE37SL
Front: 18” - 9 1/2J - - 5H x 120 - +22
Rear: 18" - 10 1/2J - 5H x 120 - +20
For ref: http://www.rays-msc.com/wheels/index.cgi?d=106

BMW fitment - pretty much ready to buy just need a supplier.
Not urgent but keen to get them asap!

Lemme know man!
-Dez

[Stig]

http://www.ontherunmotorsports.com/

or

http://www.tyrepoint.com.au/

[threesix]

those seem to be the hot wheels of the moment.

[xenonkuraz]

Just did a DIY AUX and iPod connection for my Mrs. Jazz :)

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/5136/img1342t.jpg

[xenonkuraz]

And so it begins...

Packages arrive!

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6829/img1331e.jpg

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/3056/img1332bn.jpg

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/4576/img1336f.jpg

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9334/img1337j.jpg

GT2860RS:

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/3356/img1334q.jpg

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/2952/img1335d.jpg

The full kit (minus injectors which are coming from the US):

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8356/img1340v.jpg

Will take more detailed pictures tomorrow...a bit worn out from the aux cable diy lol but...

All I can say is, woot.

[.k.]

all the best with the build dude :)

how much boost u thinking of running?

[xenonkuraz]

I'm planning to initially run 8-9psi then gradually raise it if safe

[ej20i]

looking good! GOOD LUCK, KEEP US POSTED!

[ekdez]

for some reason the numbers 6 and 7 psi were recommended as safe psi on stock internals..?
anyhow good to see you werent a shit talker :)
- best of luck man!

[Stig]

yeah i remember 6-7psi was the safe

[ekay1]

Nice man. Cant wait to see the finished product!

[xenonkuraz]

Just got ver3 hks ssqv to replace the one supplied in the kit. Pretty much got everything I need now :)

[threesix]

its on like king kong and elton john smoking a bong!!

[aero]

werd.

[SuperJDM.]

build thread if you dont already got one please

[ekdez]

almost time to part out =)

new car is on the way! yay!

[xenonkuraz]

What will you have to part out?

[ekdez]

let u know later.

[xenonkuraz]

Here's a pic of my SSQV :wave: vs. the supplied one :thumbdwn:

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/7186/img1348vu.jpg

And here are my 410cc RDX Turbo injectors (the BEST spraying injectors from Honda):

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1695/img1355su.jpg :cool:

[howy]

omg... since i'm down here in melb for work, can I come see the build in action? ;)

[.k.]

how much u want for ur foggies dude?

[.k.]

some pics from tonite mucking around

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262268_10150231505802918_656477917_7441222_7019862 _n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268292_10150231509942918_656477917_7441255_1865980 _n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267557_10150231511057918_656477917_7441273_379530_ n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261353_10150231516767918_656477917_7441385_5442253 _n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/268582_10150231517742918_656477917_7441405_1193365 _n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269457_10150231519312918_656477917_7441447_7245109 _n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/261619_10150231518812918_656477917_7441430_1044853 _n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/261534_10150231497917918_656477917_7441117_4428441 _n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261534_10150231497902918_656477917_7441114_6337324 _n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270205_10150231517462918_656477917_7441397_6966057 _n.jpg

[xenonkuraz]

omg... since i'm down here in melb for work, can I come see the build in action? ;)

For sure man. I live in sunshine so if you're not too far off drop by when I start the build (looking to start next weekend).

Anyone else is also welcome to come and have a lookie :)

[Stig]

so far, ill check it out whenever im in the area lol

[itachi-kun]

How much for js racing zorst

[PLY44]

finally got my foggies running. boredom

19188

[aero]

nice new wheels. i guess u didnt end up parting out and selling lol

[howy]

For sure man. I live in sunshine so if you're not too far off drop by when I start the build (looking to start next weekend).

Anyone else is also welcome to come and have a lookie :)

Was down there this arvo... lol!
I'm working on the Regional Rail Link ;)

You might inspire me to turbo or even supercharge...

[xenonkuraz]

Oh so that's why youre down here. Awesome! Hehe definitely will contact you when I get started

[howy]

Oh so that's why youre down here. Awesome! Hehe definitely will contact you when I get started

Yeah, PM me or something... will be down here for another 7 weeks or so (I do occasionally fly back to Sydney though).

Kinda getting an itch, what should I do to the FD...

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll2/h0wy/civicfd.jpg

[black8thgen]

Rims!!!

[aznboiio1]

kswap :)

[xenonkuraz]

turbo!

[Stig]

4g63 swap!

[lukeskies]

how much u get those headlights for?

[threesix]

LS1 swap.

[ekdez]

a nice set of ccw's? :P

[xenonkuraz]

LOL LS1 imagine fitting that in there

Put a pair of racing stripes down the middle to match.

[ekay1]

Ohhhh another FD with crkai's. Looking nice

[howy]

Projector headlights were about $430 delivered, bought them for cosmetics and not to annoy oncoming traffic.

xenonkuraz, how much were all the parts for the turbo setup?

[lukeskies]

wow 430 each?

[aero]

lol.. $430 for the pair, mate.

[xenonkuraz]

Projector headlights were about $430 delivered, bought them for cosmetics and not to annoy oncoming traffic.

xenonkuraz, how much were all the parts for the turbo setup?

So far about $4800 including gauges, gauge pod, Emanage, hks bov

[black8thgen]

would i be able to use the fn2r seats in my fd2? anyone know lol.. not concerned about fitment, just the airbag issue

[EGB]

Should be able to, FN2R have side airbags, I have FD2R seats for sale, they however do not have side airbags.

[xenonkuraz]

Hey EGB have you received the strut bars?

Do you have a pic of your seats? I'm interested

[EGB]

Yeah man received all good, Ill send you some pics tonight.

[ekdez]

xenon if u get some brides, let me know ^_^ ill sell u the rails cheap! haha

[ej20i]

i still got my fd2r seats!!!

[xenonkuraz]

I still want to retain some leather though...hrmmm

[Stig]

leather brides

[ekdez]

leather brides Likes this :thumbsup:

[xenonkuraz]

Like x2

Let's see if I can afford it after this turbo conversion and all the mods I'm buying for the Mrs jazz!

[threesix]

what colour/spec jazz did you get?

and what mods are going to take place?

cheers

[xenonkuraz]

metallic blue vti-s

16" work emotion
buddyclub exhaust
injen intake
mugen visors

so far.

[threesix]

sick!!

manny or cvt?

gonna keep the sussy stock for the Mrs hey. lol

[ej20i]

any photos of the jazz?
Im doing my Mrs Jazz too (white GLI)

[mikewl]

hmmm seems like there's a thing going amougst us fd boys..... our mrs own jazzes...... mine owns a red jazz... threw on my spare work rsb xD

[aero]

i wanted mine to get a jazz, but she got a mini cooper instead lol

[threesix]

cooper s?

[aero]

i wish :p

[xenonkuraz]

Manual all the way. At the current ride height her current lip is already scraping like a bitch!

[mikewl]

too bad it isnt an S.... i have a full catback system sitting in the backyard

[xenonkuraz]

Expecting my gauge pod to arrive tomorrow :) then I can finally set them up.

However since it only holds 3, I'm planning to either drop 1 of my 4 gauges (boost, water temp, oil temp, oil press) which will likely be water temp.

Or I mount the boost in the steering column and the other 3 in the pod.

What should I do?

[xenonkuraz]

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/5610/hisnhers.jpg

[ekdez]

my misses wants the new green jazz on tv.. she says the advert is marketed to females.. and 5 of the situtations which they show, she does in her weekly life.

anyhow of you guys played with this iphone app?? (photosynth)
was quite fun.. =]

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/6480/img2322tj.jpg

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/3719/img2323o.jpg

if yu are wondering what wheels they are, they are vossens

[howy]

Yeah, Photosynth is quite good.

I use it for work... if only it allowed you to do higher quality photos!

[aero]

too bad it isnt an S.... i have a full catback system sitting in the backyard

It's already got a full Remus exhaust, k&n pod, 17" wheels and S kit. It looks so much better than my car. I'm jelly lol.




Expecting my gauge pod to arrive tomorrow :) then I can finally set them up.

However since it only holds 3, I'm planning to either drop 1 of my 4 gauges (boost, water temp, oil temp, oil press) which will likely be water temp.

Or I mount the boost in the steering column and the other 3 in the pod.

What should I do?

mount boost on steering column n keep the other three together.

[black8thgen]

pics of her car aero!

[aero]

http://i55.tinypic.com/4hto53.jpg

this is the only pic ive got of her car on my computer to upload =\

i would like to get some bbs rs' on them.. in the future

[Stig]

epic price drop on my airbags, neeed it gone, moving houses, massive cbf lol

[black8thgen]

fark sexy colour!

[xenonkuraz]

Yeah damn thats hot. Like the new aurion colour

[xenonkuraz]

Just for my own curiosity...

Who here is asian? If yes what nash? I'll start off. I'm mix Vietnamese n Chinese

[ynot2o99]

viet here too

[aero]

Page 1000! We made it guys! LoL

... Oh and I am half African (mizambique) and half east timorese/ indonesian

[black8thgen]

im chinese/indo =]

[xenonkuraz]

11992 post lmao. woot

[ej20i]

Chindo! Represent!

[ekdez]

Aus/Lao wdup

[howy]

Chinese/Australian.

Found a photo from a while ago that my mate took for me...

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll2/h0wy/minifd.jpg

[Bulbasaur]

anyone got pics of stock alloys on fd painted?

[curtis265]

i am an ABC mofo. I think it's one of the prerequisites for being on Ozhonda

[threesix]

im as about as white as you can get. lol

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx93/getbuck_2010/92f59a91-2a23-4f4e-a1b7-e0dd931945fe.jpg

[ekdez]

Youre not white, you've been colored in :p inked up wdup

[threesix]

i think im the only whitey in this thread! lol

[xenonkuraz]

lolz 36 goin by ur pic you look pretty azn to me

[hencanwa]

just wondering anyone got a picture of FD with mugen kit + type r wing combo.....i cant decide which one should i get the mugen or the type r one cheers

[threesix]

weed + beer + wine + sake = azn eyes! lolz