Your Mods To 2006-2011 FD Civics

[Stig]

is anyone going to the ozhonda nationals at wakefield?

i'll prob attend the evonats and the ozhonda nats next year to compete ;)

[ej20i]

update UPDATES!!!!

finally got my lazy ass to do something productive and bought a stock FD1 seat and finally took out the FD2R seats.

Anyone interested in them??

They were i gotta say, the most comfie seats I've ever been in, they were made by mugen too!!!

still contemplating if I'm ready to let them go or not!
LOL!

[ekdez]

i'll prob attend the evonats and the ozhonda nats next year to compete ;)

it will probably be the last time my car is fully kitted up with the gear o:
going to demod after that event :p

[.k.]

Ive already sold coils n kit feels naked now.. Feels weird going into shopping centres I dont like it :(

[pairz-reason]

anyone know where to buy centre caps like oem honda ones or even aftermarket ones.. i just dont want the rota wheel centre caps that comes with it

[Stevil]

EJ20i how much are the seats ? got a link for a pic also ?

Cheers

[threesix]

it will probably be the last time my car is fully kitted up with the gear o:
going to demod after that event :p

you should do a proper photo shoot before you part out and with the CCW's. your car looks boss.

[ekdez]

you should do a proper photo shoot before you part out and with the CCW's. your car looks boss.

In the making bro, my mate is into vimeo stuff.. His looking at a new 6k camera.. If he gets it I'll get him to do it with that otherwise with his other one.. Decent either way :)

[aero]

what wheels will u be getting for the 1M? hope its something from the BBS catalogue. lol
.. OR another wider and more aggressive set of CCWs :p

[ekdez]

plan was te37sl for the bma. jdm goodies on a euro car.

[.k.]

stock wheels & a supercharge or turbo kit schleeeperr

[aero]

^ ??

ur fd? lol

[.k.]

lol nah teh M brah

[ekdez]

look at meth kits they have insane power

[aero]

lol nah teh M brah

but its already twin turbo charged and goes like stink. not much of a sleeper with the wide stance and orange paint lol.

[.k.]

But rogercordia says 1.5 bend quad turbo plus supercharger is win?

[mikewl]

here it is..... definitely unique now haha but i bought an extra one just in case however will let go at right price =p....
http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae19/mikoolbum/IMG_0274.jpg

http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae19/mikoolbum/IMG_0276.jpg

[ynot2o99]

very nice, cant wait to get my rr kit. getting ssr type F's first but.

[ynot2o99]

btw any more pics of the car?

[mikewl]

kenninho on here did a shoot for me .... http://www.flickr.com/photos/xposure2010

[DuffyFD]

I need some pillow ball upper strut tops (camber adjustable).

I'm currently running cusco zero gt coilovers with the stock strut tops, but I need more camber ( I already have camber bolts).

Who knows where to get some aftermarket strut tops?

[aero]

LoL wut? U need more camber? What are ur wheel specs?

[DuffyFD]

It's the front that's the problem. Scrubbing problems

Running 17x8 +10 (+30 rim with 20mm spacer). with a 205/45R17.

If I could source some 195 tyres for the front, that would be amazing, however I've found nothing so far.

Guards are rolled, just still scrubbing badly.

I actually found that the max camber I get on driver side (1.5deg), I can't get on the passenger side (I'm getting max around .5 - 1deg). It's something to do with my strut top I think.

If I can get the proper strut tops, then I can get another degree of camber which will stop the scrubbing.

[aero]

spacer too big man. just save urself some time and get some 10mm spacers. it'd still look flush, plus u wouldn't have to compromise handling by adding some negative camber to the front wheels

[DuffyFD]

It would be nice if i could keep the stance as i have it now.

Maybe I put the 20mm spacers on the back and then run 10's on the front.

What's a decent brand for 10mm spacers? They would need to be bolt ons..

[aero]

Questions about adjusting low bream HID on fd civics.

1. Is there only one nut/cog to adjust on each headlight unit?

2. Will I have to remove the battery or plastic bottle to get to the one on the passenger side?

[curtis265]

no, and (i think) no.

there are 2 (one does up/down and one is left/right, you just have to look hard for it - you knwo what they look like right?

[aero]

Not really. Am confused now lol. Any body have a pic of what they are and where they are located?

[curtis265]

http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq243/adnan707/mypictures002.jpg

same place as this pic

i was wrong too: you do need to take the coolant bottle out

will post a pic for you if u can't find it

[aero]

I read that article n saw thr pic in the 8th gen forum... So there's only one nut thingo to adjust? I'd like to see how it looks when looking down into the engine bay. Pics plx Curtis

[curtis265]

looking at the back of your headlights...

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p171/roflcurtis/IMAG0272.jpg

apologies for the shit pic, HTC desire cam is CRAPOLA

[aero]

So, I just jam a screwdriver or something pointy into those teeth and move them up and down, or can I just use a spanner or something and turn the top bit?

[aznboiio1]

So, I just jam a screwdriver or something pointy into those teeth and move them up and down, or can I just use a spanner or something and turn the top bit?

the one at the btm is to adjust up and down, best/easier to use a short philips screwdriver, and the one at the top is like hidden under the trim, so you cant stick a screwdriver in,
i think you might damage it if you start sticking stuff into the teeth.

[ej20i]

the best way on adjusting your headlight beam aim. instead of using a short screwdriver, use an 8mm ratchet, because you can just keep turning and not have to take it out and position your screwdriver again.

since we don't have projectors, don't use the wall as a guidance, go to a flat space (like a carpark) with no light and do one light at a time (unplug the other)

[curtis265]

wut? just jam the screwdriver into the cog and turn it with it's teeth... I'd also recommend going into a flat carpark instead of a garage wall too

[threesix]

damm. it pays to get regular wheel alignments. lol.

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx93/getbuck_2010/92b518f9-f185-4b76-8730-384a5902e0af.jpg

[ekdez]

lol FK! there is another young asian dude with a oj 1M in canberra. apparently it came in 1 week after.. WTF!!!@!

[threesix]

what!?!?! damm bro. thats gotta suck.

[SuperJDM.]

lol FK! there is another young asian dude with a oj 1M in canberra. apparently it came in 1 week after.. WTF!!!@!

sell for white one LOL

[curtis265]

wrap yours matte white

[threesix]

wrap yours matte white

THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

im sure dez's baller ways can do it.

[ekdez]

meh. for the moment lol

[ekdez]

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/312704_10150357896742053_110327332052_9958075_8071 286_n.jpg

[aero]

Wow. So sexy. Mikewl should definitely buy my BBSs and rock em like that with his RR kit lol

[ekdez]

hahah ^ hence the big FOR SALE: in your signaure ;p

i actually miss my two sets of bbs. =/

[ekay1]

Wow. So sexy. Mikewl should definitely buy my BBSs and rock em like that with his RR kit lol

Smart marketing ;)

[DuffyFD]

**** that photo, I need to buy some BBS's now.

[mikewl]

too bad he has a noob lip...where as I have a better one..... well two hint hint anyone

[.k.]

just sold my bbs yesterday lol

[ynot2o99]

im looking for bbs in gunmetal, or type F's matt black

[black8thgen]

guys would 17x9.5 +40 fit at the rears? and 17x8.5 +30 at fronts? looking to go back to 17 rims lol

[aero]

Front specs are fine but the rear may be a problem. Offset is too high and u might have some inner scrubbing problems or the rim will be hitting ur rear shock. If ur looking at these from someone local to u, I suggest a trial fit.

[ekay1]

17x 9.5 + 40 wont fit man. Im running 17 x 9 + 38 and its like skimming the rear strut. The rim on the left rear has made a hole through the plastic which protects the fuel lines.... with your fitment it'll go through that lol. Btw saw your car at EW the other night, looks nice!

[black8thgen]

Lol fark. Might go 17x8.5 +31. Should be fine all round yeh?

Oh really. Lol my car is super dirty atm haha rims look like shiet =P.

[aero]

17x8.5 +31 will be fine

[threesix]

17x9 all round ftw.

get your dish on.

[DuffyFD]

I'm looking for 17x9's maybe +30 No rush though

[aero]

I know where u can get some 17x9 +20, +25 from... lol

[DuffyFD]

yeah but I'm not such a fan of gold..

[threesix]

they would look hot on your black beast though!

real talk.

[ekdez]

Can always pull apart and respray

[.k.]

black n gold looks goot mang

[black8thgen]

aero you had no issues with 17x9 +35 right? what tyres did u end up running btw? tried to search through the thread but so many pages lol could only find ur pics

[.k.]

what tyres or what size?
i think he ran ku31? 215/40/17

[black8thgen]

n no scrubbing issues?

[ekay1]

215/40/17 shouldnt scrub alot...... depends how hard you lower it too. I'm running 225/45/17, its a bit too chunky, rear rubs on the tabs even though ive shaved most of it off.

[DuffyFD]

205 45 r17 all round, loving life - actually if there was a 195 width in a 17 inch i would have run that on the front.

I picked a pair of 205 45 r17 KU31's yesterday for 145 a piece. How does that fair in terms of most prices? I haggled down from $175 a piece

[ekay1]

Duffy, where'd you get the tyres from may i ask?

[DuffyFD]

pm sent ekay1

[aero]

I got my ku31s in 215/40/17 for $125 each at option 1 here in bris. No scrubbing issues at all and that when I was at my lowest as well.

I also used the same set of tyres on my bbs wheels with no scrubbing.. However that was after I got my camber arms for the rear wheels

[black8thgen]

hmm found a set of rims in 17x8.5 +30, prob gonna go for those =D

actually.. what do u guys reckon?

enkei rpf1 in silver or white 17x9 +35

or

rays te37 in white or any other colour 17x8.5 +30

[aero]

Te37 only start going concave at around 17x9 +22 I think .. So I say go with the rpf1s in white 17x9 +35 or +22

[black8thgen]

yeah i think at 17x8.5 theyre just flat. the dish of the rpf1s in 17x9 is pretty tempting.... but always wanted te37s lol, however thinking of selling the car in the not too far away future... which rims u rkn would hold value better?

[aero]

Depends in the condition they both are. Genuine volks will always fetch a good price, but enkeis are cheap and hold their value well. They're the best value jdm wheels imo

[ekay1]

The rpf1's dont have that much dish. Why not some meshies for dish.

[black8thgen]

well the te37s are in bronze, but i'l respray them white most likely, or maybe takata green =P. So yeah both sets would be say perfect condition.

[aero]

its really up to you. either one will look nice

[mikewl]

wat r u doing with your xd9 =) iwant

[black8thgen]

lol my mate wants them, but he might pull out... pm me if ur interested =].

[ekay1]

Bronze on black looks fine man lol. You seem to like your rims white

[black8thgen]

lol yeah... just something about white rims sets it off nice. might go a matte gold even

[aero]

imo, white and gold wheels look best on a black car

[ekay1]

Are there any people interested in a fd photoshoot day around Sydney? :)

[black8thgen]

when i get my new rims =P

[Stig]

me at exe deca day yo

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/7131/dsc1546d.jpg

[black8thgen]

looking goodd!! tempting me to get an evo again for next car lol....

[aero]

It is... but the running costs are too much.

[lukeskies]

guys, what are your thoughts on an injen CAI for the fd2 and how much would it cost roughly for parts+install?

[DuffyFD]

Are there any people interested in a fd photoshoot day around Sydney? :)

Sure. Got lip to install, and maybe getting some BBS LMs in silver this week. should be nice to have a shoot anyway

[ekay1]

guys, what are your thoughts on an injen CAI for the fd2 and how much would it cost roughly for parts+install?

The injen CAI is pretty good in my opinion, just dont drive too hard in the rain. Install you can try yourself or go to a workshop for like....100-150 im guessing?

Well theres two people who are interested lol. Would be nice to get like 10+ cars

[xenonkuraz]

I'm getting some new wheels but to keep things practical for my turbo setup I'm only going 16". Will 16x7 +38 fit without hassle? is that similar to stock wheel setup? I'm a wheel newbie

[DuffyFD]

AFAIK will fit with no issues at all.

[ekay1]

16x7+38 will be fine, but wouldnt you need fatter tyres to compensate for the power?

[xenonkuraz]

As I said I am a wheel newbie so I know absolutely nothing about wheel and tyre sizes...

what do you guys recommend? I was just gonna go with 205/50/16 tyres (currently 255/60/16? turanzas lol)

[mikewl]

tat's phat

[robytan]

anyone selling cheap 19" ? lol ... currently on 18 and feel like upgrading

[ekay1]

As I said I am a wheel newbie so I know absolutely nothing about wheel and tyre sizes...

what do you guys recommend? I was just gonna go with 205/50/16 tyres (currently 255/60/16? turanzas lol)

225/60/16? wow thats really big lol. Personally, if i turbo'd, i would go something like 235/40/18 or something along the lines of that. The stock FD2R rims are like 18 x 8 or similar with 225/40/18 or something like that.

[xenonkuraz]

I prefer to stick with smaller wheels so 18" is out of the question lol. My stock rims are 16x7 or 7.5

so what kind of tyres for 16s?

[Areis]

I'm selling buddyclubs but they're 18s with tyres for 1k

[black8thgen]

What are running costs like for u stig?

[Areis]

Black8thgen I saw your car at macdonalds today. Looks bad next to mine :P

[threesix]

I'm selling buddyclubs but they're 18s with tyres for 1k

pics or it didnt happen.

[xenonkuraz]

I prefer to stick with smaller wheels so 18" is out of the question lol. My stock rims are 16x7 or 7.5

so what kind of tyres for 16s?

How about 16x7 +25 offset? Will that be any challenge to fit?

[black8thgen]

lol his rims are buddyclub p1 sf in black with red stripe. 18x7.5 +42

[Stig]

depends on how often you drive or how hard you drive, but its costing me like 2-3x of what it cost to run the fd

350km out of a tank sounds alright, until you realise that its a 55lt tank and it costs you 80$ each time to fill up lol

alot of different fluid changes as well, its best to DIY this stuff cos it can cost up to 1k to change all fluids if you dont know how to do them vs ~300$

[black8thgen]

man... thats some intense maintenance lol.. any idea how those costs go against a golf r/gti? id imagine the golf wouldnt be too much more than an fd?

[Stig]

the cost of a golf r would be similar to an evo imo as its 4wd, maybe just a tad less

i'd imagine the golf gti would be similar to the fd but recommended regular oil changes every 5,000km or so

but european cars are more of a headfk to maintain than jdm cars lol

esp if you have to go to the stealership to get something done, latersss

[black8thgen]

well besides the ridiculous dealership charges.. what else would be that much worse than jdm cars?

[Stig]

parts are more expensive for maintenance? tbh no 100% sure but i know my mate has an audi a4 and hes over it cos of the cost of running one

imo, dc5r + k24, spam suspension mods, win

[black8thgen]

lol but the hassles with conversions just make the whole idea massive ceebs lol. and thats obviously only if ur gna bother tracking that shit

[Areis]

with 90% tread kumhos

[ekay1]

depends on how often you drive or how hard you drive, but its costing me like 2-3x of what it cost to run the fd

350km out of a tank sounds alright, until you realise that its a 55lt tank and it costs you 80$ each time to fill up lol

alot of different fluid changes as well, its best to DIY this stuff cos it can cost up to 1k to change all fluids if you dont know how to do them vs ~300$

Holy crap LOL 1k for a fluid change? thats insane dude. Is it worth all the $$ though to drive the evo?

[xenonkuraz]

Anyone know if 16x7 +25 will be ok to use without modifying? Looking to order a set

[Stig]

Holy crap LOL 1k for a fluid change? thats insane dude. Is it worth all the $$ though to drive the evo?

lol thats why you learn to DIY! so much cheaper, ~5-6 hours of your time and costs like ~300$

[threesix]

are STi's much the same??

[DuffyFD]

Anyone know if 16x7 +25 will be ok to use without modifying? Looking to order a set

yeah should be okay, running close to the guards on the rear i think. front should be no problems though.

Any camber?

[DuffyFD]

Stig I love your avatar.

[threesix]

i love the stig.

[xenonkuraz]

No camber yo. Should be ok ya?!

[aero]

IMO get something in 8" or 8.5" wide so u can run 225 or 235 tyres for more grip. Maybe wheels around 16x8 +40

[pitiek]

Has anyone installed iridium spark plugs in R18 engine?
I typed in NGK iridium in ebay and I found many different models so I don't know which one to get.
Is it worth it to upgrade the stock spark plugs yo iridium, performance wise?

Thanks...

[curtis265]

don't copper is a better conductor of electricity than iridium. iridium just lasts longer.. and since ur spark plugs are very easily accessible, you're not going to make any savings on reducing the service interval (basically they're not under the car like on subies)

[mikewl]

so look wat the cat dragged in.... civic 9th gen V.V ugly.

[ekay1]

so look wat the cat dragged in.... civic 9th gen V.V ugly.

+1 to that. What engine does it have?

[Areis]

Guys what do you recommend for fd2 coilovers? Any brands and price range?

[aero]

buddyclub n+

[Kenninho]

for lowering? or for performance?

[ej20i]

FD1 comes with iridiums already!

[DuffyFD]

http://cache.pakwheels.com/forums/2009/1/23/2010-honda-civic---n_460x0w_8NC_PakWheels(com).jpg

[Areis]

For performance

[black8thgen]

Looks like a fish

[Areis]

Looks like a wannabe supercar. . .

[threesix]

i think it looks good.

[Areis]

Has anyone put on a full exhaust system for their FDs? I've heard mixed opinions in terms of power gains?

[Stig]

waste of money for gains on the stock engine

[ekay1]

As stig said, there is pretty much no difference. Its hard to get power from the r18a unless you spend alot of money, turbo it or supercharge.

[Areis]

I have the fd2, so it's a K series engine :S does that make a difference...

[aero]

also hard to get gains from the k20z2. not as easy as all the other k series motors

[ekay1]

And the newer fd's dont have many available parts around.

[Areis]

ahhh ok thanks guys. just wondering, would a dc5r catback (standard piping) fit on the FD2? If not, how much would it be to get it fitted?

[black8thgen]

no point fitting an exhaust from another car tbh. layout work will be a bitch. and the compression ratio for the engines are probably different meaning it wont help but make sound, probably make u lose low end power in the end so yeah waste of money. just get a muffler if u want sound and spend the rest on handling mods

[ekay1]

Power mods.... Not really worth it man. Be the 2nd turbo fd2 or supercharge it

[threesix]

a supercharged FD would be dope!!

[fitme]

ah yeah! just found something on the net

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs364.snc4/44713_428049064859_61960264859_4739182_2258330_n.j pg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs381.snc4/44470_428049089859_61960264859_4739183_6220105_n.j pg

[robytan]

yeah no point fitting another exhaust from another car

you can do custom catback ... castle hill exhaust quoted me around 500bucks including all piping mandrel bends, muffler and titanium tip

[Areis]

No turbo for ages as I'm a P plater :P thanks, I might pop down to castle hill exhaust today.

[fitme]

^ an SRI will give you a 5whp increase

[ekay1]

^ not that it is feelable though. But sounds alot better

[black8thgen]

CAI would be better no?

[ekay1]

Im running a cai, loving life except when it rains lol

[fitme]

K&N drop in got a 5whp increase from stock..


"
We were able to dyno a car stock filter vs K&N drop in vs SRI and CAI.

First was a baseline run of the stock filter, peak power of 132hp@6000rpm to the wheels.

Next we replaced it with the K&N drop in and got 137hp@6000rpm, a gain of 5 horses.

We then tried a CAI, which turned out exactly the same power intake.

Then SRI, same results, stock power.

our final test consisted of dynoing the car, with the filter box open, in having the intake fully open. And it made almost the same power as the K&N drop in.

Conclusion: Honda did a damn fine job when it designed the intake and the stock airbox is not a source of restriction."

[eNGee]

True true... I've got a k&n drop in panel filter atm and will be changing to a k&n typhoon sri tonite (diy install ftw). Will let ya's know more about it once it's done...

[xenonkuraz]

The typhoon looks good. Ver 1 or 2?

[Areis]

Anyone know a good place in Sydney to paint and install a spoiler for cheap?

[lukeskies]

Carbon fibre rims.. http://www.carbonfibergear.com/weds-sport-full-carbon-fiber-wheel/

[eNGee]

The typhoon looks good. Ver 1 or 2?

version 1. couldn't install as there were some nuts and bolts missing and i'm too noobie to do so. Off to the workshop she goes.

[DuffyFD]

Installed Ingall rear camber adjusters this afternoon. Bwah it's no fun on the drivers side, no room at all!

Now to take it to get the camber and alignment all sorted. Moar flushh

[Areis]

Guys, my front tanabe lower arm bar came today. How much is installation or can i DIY? And in terms of handling, is it noticeable?

[pitiek]

DIY all the way.. I would rather spend my budget on a rear sway bar plus lowering kit if you're aiming for better handling.. I tried cusco lower H brace plus upper A shaped brace before but not much noticeable difference for daily use..

[DuffyFD]

I have 2 ultraracing underbody braces and they're a pain in the ass to install.

A rear sway bar sounds like the best bet, and some brackets for it.

[ekay1]

Coils, good tyres, a rear sway bar does it for the civic in my opinion. The chassis is pretty stiff stock. Areis, DIY man if you can. It comes in handy to know how to do stuff yourself

[pitiek]

I have front and rear cusco sway bar installed at the same time and my FD handles like charm since then, but I read elsewhere that it is better to leave the front stock sway bar to reduce understeer... Any input?

[DuffyFD]

pitiek I have read the same.

Who stocks the Ultra Racing stuff in NSW? I wanna get a rear sway bar.

[Areis]

Thanks, I'll trying DIY. Duffy ask black8thgen he's got ultra racing setup all round on his FD.

[Stevil]

Duffy I think its Shift who stock Ultra Racing stuff. Based in Sydeny and a sponsor on here !

[black8thgen]

yeah shift performance. their authorised installers as well. really good guys, good installs as well and they dont rush the job.

[black8thgen]

xd9s are gonee!!! awaiting te37s =P

need some opinions for colour:
Bronze (which is what theyre coming in), matte black, gold, white?

also.... does anyone know if the rays anodized rims can be stripped and repainted over? lol

[jprak]

Hey guys, random question.

Will these dc5 wheels fit on our FD civic. My FD1 is all stock at the moment.

thanks

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=19688&d=1310467281

[Kenninho]

ofc man, they are stock honda

[FDBenni]

Some people reported that those wheels didn't clear the brake calipers and had to grind a bit of it off. My suggestion is don't do it, they are too small in my opinion.

[jprak]

ofc man, they are stock honda

That's what i was thinking as well Till i dig around the archives of the forum and they said it will JUST hit the caliper

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-80349.html

[jprak]

Some people reported that those wheels didn't clear the brake calipers and had to grind a bit of it off. My suggestion is don't do it, they are too small in my opinion.

yea i heard about that as well, I just wanted to use these rims for a while till i have enough money to get decent wheels. But I've been spending it on minor mods on my FD (genuine MUGEN Visor, Door Garnish and Harness engine cover R18a) :(

[Kenninho]

yeh it would be offset problem, i ran euro wheels at some stage fine, both 16" and 17" cl9 wheels. but to be safe get something with bit better offset

[jprak]

Guess i won't get them just to be safe. they looked really nice on a FD Civic. Saw the pic in the forum

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/8221/dsc0331copy.jpg

[Kenninho]

those are type S wheels

[jprak]

oops my bad, well will the type S wheels fit on the car( sorry im still noob)

[Kenninho]

dunno, should ask the guy who owns that fd

[jprak]

This was posted ages ago and i'm waiting on the reply of it. hopefully i get some good news :)

[mikewl]

no one needs v struct bars ??? =X need to get rid of mine for another recaro =.=

[Kenninho]

how about a mugen rr wing? =p

[ekay1]

Hey guys, random question.

Will these dc5 wheels fit on our FD civic. My FD1 is all stock at the moment.

thanks

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=19688&d=1310467281

FDbenni has a good point. In all honestly, if your going to get rims, do it once, do it right. Your going to end up changing them, but its your call on that.

[ekay1]

Kenninho, you selling a mugen RR wing?

[Kenninho]

mmm agreed... ur gonna spend money on tyres as well, might as well get the ones u want at end game and stick with it.

[jprak]

FDbenni has a good point. In all honestly, if your going to get rims, do it once, do it right. Your going to end up changing them, but its your call on that.

Yeah you're right i prob save up for the wheels i want.

thanks for the help guys

[ekay1]

Your welcome, make sure you get the right specs and tyre sizes as well or else its going to screw you over. Goodluck

[jprak]

mmm agreed... ur gonna spend money on tyres as well, might as well get the ones u want at end game and stick with it.

yea i prob will do that :)

[black8thgen]

What colour should I paint my te37s? Bronze (standard), matte black, gold, white? Any other suggestions?

[eNGee]

This was posted ages ago and i'm waiting on the reply of it. hopefully i get some good news :)

The DC5 Type S wheels will fit perfectly on the FD. They are 17" x 7" 45+ offset. Those were my first wheels and i miss them *sobs*

http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8376&title=fd1-on-dc5s&cat=509

[threesix]

^^ those rims look awesome on a lowered FD imo. love em.

[Areis]

Go matte black

[threesix]

on the DC5 rims? mmmmmmmmmmmmmaybe.

what colour is his car though?

[black8thgen]

Nah on my te37s lol

[DuffyFD]

meh, the offset is too soft. (the DC5-S rims)

[black8thgen]

20mm spacers?

[jprak]

my car's sparkle grey

[jprak]

The DC5 Type S wheels will fit perfectly on the FD. They are 17" x 7" 45+ offset. Those were my first wheels and i miss them *sobs*

http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8376&title=fd1-on-dc5s&cat=509


wished you had those wheels still, would of bought it off ya :D

[threesix]

id leave them the stock sliver if my car was sparkle grey. imo.

20mm spacer ftw.

[curtis265]

i havedc5s rims on my prelude. Fit flush :D

and look like ferrari wheels :D

[ekdez]

mmmmmmmmm i wish i could splurge on this! http://www.ergonomicofficechairs.com/ErgoSport.asp?categoryID=59&grID=239

[DuffyFD]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/312583_10150407119991355_609641354_10714893_229268 98_n.jpg

Put the lip on last night. omfg lows now !

[FDBenni]

Here's mine from about a year ago, haven't really done much to it since, thinking about moving on soon

http://firesport.com.au/images/198289_2011101421.jpg

[mikewl]

the lip makes the car look angry hey duffy. dope lip.

[jprak]

hey guys you know anyone selling dc5 type S wheels around nsw? very interested in getting them but yea. No luck in finding anyone selling in the sale thread :(

[warwick108]

my fd1 is sitting on integra lux rims..
ive seen fd's sitting on type s rims.. but i think the lux rims are better.. i guess its a personal preference.. ill take some pics tomorrow =)

[DuffyFD]

BBS LM's in silver this week.

17x8 +43ish
17x9 +43ish

Spacers should flush it out. YUM!

[threesix]

^^porn

[black8thgen]

just pickd up my te37s today from the depot =D. came in bronze.. looked pretty tempting to just throw some tyres on and have them on straight away..... BUT..... after some hard thinking, decided to get the gutter rash fixed and repaint them matte black =P.

however i have a dilemma... the shop i took them to said they can do SATIN black or MATTE black, where the satin is like a 70% gloss, 30% matte, but the matte black is a full flat black (apparently it looks shit).... i still got a day to change my mind... so some opinions please?

i ended up saying satin black for now.... but im just not sure what it's gonna turn out like lol...

[threesix]

satin black ftw.

[DuffyFD]

satin black.

Matte black looks rubbish for wheels.

Satin black will work better with the colour of tyres, where as matte black makes them look off.

[eNGee]

Satin black x3... it'll look far nicer than matte flatte crappe black.

[eriktufa]

what about white :p

[Areis]

i think u shud give it to me cause it looks better on my car!

[black8thgen]

lol henry had enough of white =P.... biggest bitch to clean =.=.... and next car im hoping will be white so yeah.. white with black rims hehe =P.

[longers]

hopeyouarenotpowdercoatingthem

[black8thgen]

not powdercoating. what should i be doing though?

[ekdez]

mag blue wdup

[DuffyFD]

I have a professional spraypainter mate who will do them any colour under the sun for you.

[black8thgen]

very tempted to go mag blue though lol....

[ekdez]

arent u on jdmst trying to sell your car tho?? why you spending money on it?

[Areis]

ryan how much did it cost to fix the gutter rashes?

[black8thgen]

Well I'm looking at a dc5r as my next car so prob keep these rims for it for a while.

Haven't gt quote yet Areis. It's my friends dad

[Areis]

ahh ok i see i see. im getting new breaks fitted all round today! yay hahah

[black8thgen]

what was wrong with the suspension from yday?

btw i'm probably gonna be parting out unless someone buys my car with all mods included... who wants dibs

[Areis]

turns out it was that my breakpads have worn out lol! shotgun carbon fibre bonnet, kakimoto exhaust, your rainguards if u can talk em off, and all ur suspension setup +coils!

[DuffyFD]

dibs on your badges. I dunno what you have though.. sucks.

And dibs over Areis on the exhaust. kthnxbb.

[black8thgen]

lol.. got carbon H badges front n back, however i probably cbfd taking them off... ill sell my front CF grille with the CF badge though if you want =]

[ekay1]

You should make a list of what you have :P

[black8thgen]

heres a list:

btw probably going ahead with magnesium blue te37s =P.... thats if i can get a painter to match the colour as close as possible lol =/..

Engine Mods:
Simota Carbon Charger 2 Cold Air Intake
Pivot Raizin Voltage Stabiliser
PC680 battery
Aftermarket resonator
Kakimoto Titanium tip Rear muffler
Shadow E-Throttle Controller

Suspension/Handling:
Tanabe NF+ coilovers
Ultra Racing (UR) Front strut
UR rear strut
UR front under brace
UR rear under brace
AOE front sway bar
Rays TE37 17 x 8.5 +30
DBA Slotted front and rear rotors

Exterior:
Full Mugen lip kit including Mugen wing. (Rear lip has a crack on the left corner though...)
Carbon Fibre Bonnet
Mugen Window Visors

Interior:
Alpine double-din touch screen headunit with bluetooth (GPS and rear camera capable)
JBL mono amp, JL Audio 12inch Sub
Spoon anti-glare tinted rear mirror
Aftermarket Gear Knob

Also got 6000K HIDs and all t10 bulbs changed to white LEDs.

[ynot2o99]

if u do sell up soon, there are a few things ill take off you :)

[black8thgen]

depends how private sale goes lol... if that fails probably just trade it in and take it back to stock

[ekdez]

Lucky the mods don't watch thus forum much.. Newcomer!!! :p

[black8thgen]

Lolol I know =P. wish I had a PQ point =[

[ekay1]

shotgun DBA slotted front rotors ^^ Does it have brake pads as well?

[black8thgen]

stock pads lol =P... and its either dba or rda.. will confirm later on if necessary =P

[jorziie]

empty pm?

[DuffyFD]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/320682_10150412322911355_609641354_10743674_124200 7004_n.jpg


Need to adjust the cambers to get moar flush.

This is how they stand

front: 17x8 +23 (with the 20mm hub adapters) with 205/45 Kuhmo Ku31

rear: 17x9 +43 with 205/45 Kuhmo Ku31

If anyone want the old 17x8+30 all round enkei RP-01's let me knoowwww

[ekay1]

Looks HOT Duffy!

[black8thgen]

cleared my pm mate..

and yeh shit that looks quite impressive duffy =D

[DuffyFD]

Thanks guys, I'm thinking of reverse mounting them, how much more offset will I get? like 10mm?

[ekdez]

not that much..5-8mm.?

wow everyone is buying LM's haha..

[EGB]

LM's are the euro rpf1's lol

[ekdez]

Yeh, ive had two different sets in my times.. both 18 x8 +35 18 x9 +35 :) i reckon thats the best fitting wheels ive ever owned for the FD.

[DuffyFD]

8thgen, pm me again, I cleared inbox. :)

[ekdez]

ccw's moving on in a few hours !

[black8thgen]

=O. finally sold them?

hows the M1 =P... wanna swap

[aero]

haven't posted in a while.
found it pretty hard to get any interest for the FD when it was completely stock. so...

http://i51.tinypic.com/1052zjr.jpg

lol.

[ekdez]

yeah kinda regret it..

but no more modding for me~!

hopefully relocating to Melbourne next year..

[threesix]

^^ i saw the fake dez in the M1 yesterday. lolz.

[DuffyFD]

^^ Looks awesome aero, they fill the guards so well, I feel like the LM's don't fill the arches enough :( Not after looking at yours

[threesix]

i think your FD looks farking hot duffy. perfect.