Your Mods To 2006-2011 FD Civics

[xenonkuraz]

Clue:

_i_d _a_ _ _er

[hencanwa]

Hi boys quick question, does the suspension on the FG/FA civic (us model civic) same with our FD? can anyone confirm on this

[Stevil]

Yes generally all FA/FG and SI all run the same struts and coils, what you looking at ?

[FDHarry]

anyone know if having a pod filter would void my insurance? since i had an accident today

[Stevil]

Anything is possible with insurance companies, which one ? whats their stance on Mods ? can you remove the Pod ?

[FDHarry]

im with nrma and i can remove the pod but it will take a while since its the k&n typhoon short ram

[DuffyFD]

do it to be safe.

[Areis]

speaking of accidents.........

[xenonkuraz]

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/6411/imagefbus.jpg

Considering a TMIC setup over FMIC for better response.

Function > form.

What are your thoughts?

[curtis265]

Yes generally all FA/FG and SI all run the same struts and coils, what you looking at ?

fa NOT fg

i'm 99% sure they're different

[curtis265]

anyone know if having a pod filter would void my insurance? since i had an accident today

u should be fine, the pod didn't contribute to the accident.

you just lose it's value as an 'accessory'

[curtis265]

Clue:

_i_d

_a_ _ _er

what dafuq i cannot guess it lol

[black8thgen]

R. I. P. civic.

[Stevil]

Hey Curtis I tend to think ur 99% wrong this time ! LOl , seriously the FA is the sedan in the US and FG is coupe, whilst the FG only has 2 door they share the same struts as the 4 dr. I ordered and installed the Tokico HTS 510's this year and they are listed as suitable for both body types. The coils are also listed as suitable for both 2 and 4drs.

FG1126E - Civic DX Coupe - Manual
FG1226E - Civic DX Coupe - Automatic
FG1136E - Civic Coupe DX-G - Manual
FG1236E - Civic Coupe DX-G - Automatic
FG1166E - Civic Coupe LX - Manual
FG1266E - Civic Coupe LX - Automatic
FG1186J - Civic Coupe EX - Manual
FG1286J - Civic Coupe EX - Automatic
FG2156J - Civic Coupe Si - Manual
FA1526E - Civic Sedan DX - Manual
FA1626E - Civic Sedan DX - Automatic
FA1536E - Civic Sedan DX-G - Manual
FA1636E - Civic Sedan DX-G - Automatic
FA1556E - Civic Sedan LX - Manual
FA1656E - Civic Sedan LX - Automatic
FA1586J - Civic Sedan EX - Manual
FA1686J - Civic Sedan EX - Automatic
FA3626E - Civic Hybrid - CVT

[xenonkuraz]

bird catcher

LOL

as above ^

[curtis265]

Hey Curtis I tend to think ur 99% wrong this time ! LOl , seriously the FA is the sedan in the US and FG is coupe, whilst the FG only has 2 door they share the same struts as the 4 dr. I ordered and installed the Tokico HTS 510's this year and they are listed as suitable for both body types. The coils are also listed as suitable for both 2 and 4drs.

FG1126E - Civic DX Coupe - Manual
FG1226E - Civic DX Coupe - Automatic
FG1136E - Civic Coupe DX-G - Manual
FG1236E - Civic Coupe DX-G - Automatic
FG1166E - Civic Coupe LX - Manual
FG1266E - Civic Coupe LX - Automatic
FG1186J - Civic Coupe EX - Manual
FG1286J - Civic Coupe EX - Automatic
FG2156J - Civic Coupe Si - Manual
FA1526E - Civic Sedan DX - Manual
FA1626E - Civic Sedan DX - Automatic
FA1536E - Civic Sedan DX-G - Manual
FA1636E - Civic Sedan DX-G - Automatic
FA1556E - Civic Sedan LX - Manual
FA1656E - Civic Sedan LX - Automatic
FA1586J - Civic Sedan EX - Manual
FA1686J - Civic Sedan EX - Automatic
FA3626E - Civic Hybrid - CVT

yes i am aware fo the chassis codes, however i didn't realise they suspension was the same

the more u know

[aero]

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/6411/imagefbus.jpg

Considering a TMIC setup over FMIC for better response.

Function > form.

What are your thoughts?

wow... definitely not the prettiest thing. how much more responsiveness will u get from having a TMIC? is it worth the attention?

[DuffyFD]

shotgun rear lip.

Hope you're alright

[fitme]

so.. my car might be written off, pretty big front end damage (radiator burst, coolant leaking, front subframe possibly bent in, fenders popped out/pushed backwards, headlights popped out, etc, etc)...

which means, good chance of me parting out depending on how many parts i can pull off before insurance takes the car.. will keep u all updated if anyone is interested in parts

good your fine man...

[curtis265]

Hope you're OK

[Areis]

Shit bro how fast did u hit the guy...

Positively, there will be a new s2k in the area (:

[black8thgen]

tbh i remember only going 50km lol.... his car had barely any damage. just a cracked bumper. (audi a3), whereas my car got munted..... reinforced audi chassis > honda shitbox?

[fitme]

^ are you parting out parts?

[curtis265]

tbh i remember only going 50km lol.... his car had barely any damage. just a cracked bumper. (audi a3), whereas my car got munted..... reinforced audi chassis > honda shitbox?
it's called a crumple zone

[black8thgen]

ya i realise that and am very thankful for it

and to fitme im just waiting on the full quote and assessment until i make any decisions

[Stevil]

Mate shame to hear bout the bingle, I remember an insurance story a few years ago and Civics came last for frontend damage repair costs. Mate good luck.

My brother got T-boned a few weeks ago and he put a lot of pressure on the smash repaitr guy, basically told him if the repair wasn't 100% he wouldn't accept the car and take em to court. Guess what ? the repairer wrote it off, apparently a side impact on a RAV4 took pretty much every panel out of spec !! lol

[black8thgen]

lol! but isnt it up to the insurance assessor to come and verify whether its a write off or repairable?

generally, how much does the bill have to come up to be a write-off? someone told me 40% of the car's market value?

also, the place i got the car towed to is where my mate works at as a painter. and they're apparently one of the most expensive shops on the north shore (yay) so im just hoping for the best....

also i heard NRMA has a higher tendency than other insurance companies to declare write-offs so i guess that will work in my favour

[Stevil]

My brothers incident happened in Rocky. Yeah assessor said yeah go ahead repair it, Smash guy accepted the Job and basically my brother wasn't happy as his car had bugga all kms and he was looking to sell it. As I understand it Panels were removed and Insurance company was informed that the damaged was more extensive. I believe unless my brother had applied the heat they would have done a bodgy job.

[black8thgen]

ahh okay that makes sense, cheers for the info!

[ekdez]

make sure you get the most expensive quotes on your mugen lips etc. (i.e. genuine.) this will boost the repair costs price up.

although this all depends on what you had under your insurance policy.

[Areis]

did u take it to koudsy's bodyworks?

[black8thgen]

i didnt have my kit under the policy, however last time i got hit insurance still paid for my lip anyway when it got damaged lol... maybe i just got lucky?

[threesix]

so.. my car might be written off, pretty big front end damage (radiator burst, coolant leaking, front subframe possibly bent in, fenders popped out/pushed backwards, headlights popped out, etc, etc)...

which means, good chance of me parting out depending on how many parts i can pull off before insurance takes the car.. will keep u all updated if anyone is interested in parts

you got car mats and or mud guards?

[black8thgen]

Got mats

[fitme]

white car on black rims or white rims?

[ekdez]

i didnt have my kit under the policy, however last time i got hit insurance still paid for my lip anyway when it got damaged lol... maybe i just got lucky?

depends who is at "fault"

either way, all the best!

if you want a gold honda civic click below :P

[Areis]

white on white = imho it is very very very very hard to pull off.
white on black= nice and simple.

[threesix]

white on black. no doubt.

[fitme]

FD2 goes around 15k-20k without mods

[Areis]

Economic write off most likely...?

[Stevil]

If there isn't an agreed value then you need to do some homework. Find atleast 3 similar cars ie age, body kits, kms travelled. Makes sure they are not dealer ads but private sales (very important). If you dont do your homework the insurance company will get there book out and tell you your cars 6 years old, how does $11k sound mate. You must be firm from the outset. If you think its is worth $17k then stick to your guns and give them the evidence. Good luck.

[JDM-Panda]

Do a quote on NRMA site (or any other insurance site) and select agreed value and it will show the typical price. That should give you a good indication of what the market price.

[black8thgen]

agreed value for my 08 sport is 22480? wtf? so high? LOL..... well i guess that is good evidence i can use against them?

[JDM-Panda]

It's a good indication but I think typical value means how much people agree it for. But if you take red book values it's also different value.

2008 Honda Civic
Average Private Price+ $15,800 - $17,900
Trade In Price Guide+ $12,900 - $15,000
Average km+ 60,000 - 100,000
Price When New (RRP)+ $32,490

[threesix]

http://www.stancenation.com/2012/05/28/murked-out/

sure its abp but wow!

[xenonkuraz]

That's hot. Me want to dump mine on its bum now too.

Phat.

[Areis]

Buy my coils :P

[DuffyFD]

Showcased :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/376396_4221220687586_1965407664_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/599929_321760281246771_1703302670_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/529474_343566845720760_193312299_n.jpg

[threesix]

Bawse

[aerithyn]

so got the car back in milano red .. crappy iphone pics dont hate -_-

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n494/Aerithyn/IMG_3799.jpg
http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n494/Aerithyn/IMG_3798.jpg
http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n494/Aerithyn/IMG_3796.jpg
http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n494/Aerithyn/IMG_3795.jpg

[DuffyFD]

niaz :) Whens coffee?

[aerithyn]

niaz :) Whens coffee?

When I have a day off work FML :(. I'll call you bro !

[hencanwa]

did you respray the whole car dude?

[aerithyn]

Everything except the engine bay! Can't see the white much inside anyway !

[Baygon]

**** that's nice

[curtis265]

wooow looking good

[black8thgen]

Anyone know where I can get a type r front bumper kit? Tried lookin everywhere I knew of fell
Before but no luck =[

[DuffyFD]

So you're keeping your car dude? I was going to call shotgun on rear lip and skirts! xD

[black8thgen]

Well I need the front bumper replaced for now lol and I don't want a mugen front again =P.

[jprak]

you tried JDMyard? unless they dont sell separately?

[DuffyFD]

Well I need the front bumper replaced for now lol and I don't want a mugen front again =P.

I have my stock front bumper. Small crack in it though. It was the pre-facelift.

[Baygon]

Anyone have a set of springs for sale?

[pitiek]

I still have a set of Tein S-Tech and stock sussy for sale...

[jprak]

havent post an update to my car so here's a sneak peak of what i bought last week ;D

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/375692_4297768965411_660316364_n.jpg

[mat1975desi]

HID DIY
OEM 17 inch alloys
DRL DIY
Spray paint brake calipers DIY
Reverse camera DIY
Bluetooth for phone DIY

[fitme]

jprak ..specs?

[jprak]

17x7 +35 5x114

[DuffyFD]

I'm looking for some 17x9 + 20's dammit. LM's are gonna go up for sale

[Baygon]

How much Duffy?

[curtis265]

driver sunvisor finally fixed LOL

[DuffyFD]

Haven't been bothered to make an ad yet.

Asking $2k neg.

[jprak]

driver sunvisor finally fixed LOL

what happen to your sunvisor??

[fitme]

duffyFD specs of the LM's?...

[curtis265]

what happen to your sunvisor??

lol it split apart when my mum tried to flip it shut.

that weak plastic



Tacky effort Honda,

Tacky effort

[DuffyFD]

duffyFD specs of the LM's?...

F: 17x8 +45 (reversed) so effectively +30
R: 17x9 +42 (reversed) so effectively +27

[ekdez]

Hi all, finally got my first three mods for the 1er!

BMW Perf Kidney Grills Gloss Black
BMW Perf Spoiler Carbon Fibre
BMW Euro Black line LCI rear taillights :)

All i can afford right now :( i hope to get some KW CS or V3's soon!

[Stevil]

You got a 1 series ekdez ? I talked my brother into gettin a new 125i Msport, not sure if he will need to upgrade the suspension.

Check out ST Suspension, they are part of KW, adjustable ride height coilover just not for rebound etc, half the $$$$

[threesix]

an M1.

[pitiek]

I want the 1M....

[itachi-kun]

my new carbon fibre bonnet =D

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/473600_10151119839066934_1387147427_o.jpg

[howy]

*like

[DuffyFD]

need moar offsets xD

[Areis]

hi all, finally got my first three mods for the 1er!

Bmw perf kidney grills gloss black
bmw perf spoiler carbon fibre
bmw euro black line lci rear taillights :)

all i can afford right now :( i hope to get some kw cs or v3's soon!

pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[itachi-kun]

need moar offsets xD

maybe later =]

[CrystalSkull]

I noticed the green p plate, question is can these cars even do 100 for any sustained period of time? ;) haha go the white civic fds.

[xenonkuraz]

me having boost leaks with new bov.

meh drove in peak hour traffic after installing and car stalled 100 times.

[aero]

^ this guy...

[Areis]

Recent pic at Motor ex!

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/547944_10151124691841613_1093515632_n.jpg

[jprak]

^ sex on wheels ;d

[FDmugenRR]

Hi Everyone. Freshman to Ozhonda.

Need some coils.

Just dropped my FD on some 18" kicks and every corner i hook sounds like the car's about to rip my inner guards apart. HELP!

[jprak]

^ mate stop trying to sell stuff. earn that green icon then sell.

[curtis265]

Earn member status first.

I've reported your posts.

[curtis265]

pedders are rebranded BC coilovers

if u want the shocks to blow in 40000k's, go ahead

[shepparton]

anyone knw where to buy front lip fd? just the front lip i need, mugen or similar ..

[DuffyFD]

Boomba engine mounts ordered :)

[CrystalSkull]

Areis sweet ride! Did you paint the H grille yourself? That's the one thing I'd change on mine. This photo I'm liking the reflections from everything but weirdly the ground the most. Cheers, Tony :)

[itachi-kun]

would these fit my fd with tein ss
F 17x8 +32
R 17x9 +38

215/45/17 and 245/40/17?

[jprak]

anyone knw where to buy front lip fd? just the front lip i need, mugen or similar ..

look for SHIFT performance OR OTRmotorsport


would these fit my fd with tein ss
F 17x8 +32
R 17x9 +38

215/45/17 and 245/40/17?

guards need to be rolled at the rear and camber...someone confirm this for me XD

[DuffyFD]

yep the back would need a little work but will fit with a roll no problems.

I wouldn't go that wide tyre on the rear though. I have 215/45 on 17x9 rear. 225 would be more than enough for most

[threesix]

Recent pic at Motor ex!

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/547944_10151124691841613_1093515632_n.jpg

Is this your car?!?? so ill! Well played sir.

[Areis]

Thanks guys! And my painter painted the H for me. Both front and back in matte black

[itachi-kun]

yep the back would need a little work but will fit with a roll no problems.

I wouldn't go that wide tyre on the rear though. I have 215/45 on 17x9 rear. 225 would be more than enough for most

Front will stick out 5mm less than the rears, would 5mm be enough to clear the front guards or should I have the fronts rolled as well.

[black8thgen]

roll the fronts

the rear you will prob have trouble with the fuel tank plastic cover, especially if ur running camber at around 3-4 deg. and yeah 225 on the rear will suffice.. i have 215 on my 17x9 rears atm its fine

[Areis]

-3 to -4 camber is fine. Just don't run like -8 which is what I had before.

[black8thgen]

natural camber will get u to around 3 depending how low u are and thats enough to hit the fuel tank cover

if u run -8 like areis u may threaten the actual fuel tank lines =P

[Areis]

Na man ! It's fine! When I had -8 it completely burnt through the plastic. But I was on LMs at the time and my car was on springs. It's just all trial and error as it is different for everyone (dependent largely on height, wheels and tyre stretch.

[DuffyFD]

LMs are up kids :)

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?166427-BBS-LM-17

[Areis]

Anyone selling big dish wheels? 17x8-9 +10 ish and 17x10 +10?

[hiepness]

My FD2 Sport.

Engine Setup

* J's Racing Axle Back Muffler
* K&N Drop In Filter

Handling/Wheels Setup

* Genuine BBS Lms
Rears - 17x8 +45
Fronts - 17x8 +40
* Kumho31 Tyres 225/45/17
* Red Rays Long Dura Lug Nuts
* Tein Lowering Springs (25mm Drop)


Interior/Exterior Setup

* Alpine Digital Media Receiver - iXa-W407EBT
* Alpine V-Power Mono Power Amplifier MRP-M450
* Alpine Type R Coaxial 2-Way Speaker System 6-1/2' - SPR-60
* Alpine Type R 12" Sub
* Aftermarket 8000K HID Xenon Ballast Kit
* Aftermarket Angel Eyes Head Lights
* Aftermarket Smoke Tail Lights
* Mugen RR Style Front Bumper
* Mugen RR Style Side Skirts
* Mugen Style Rear Lip
* Mugen Style Wing
* Mugen Style Automatic Pedals
* Mugen Style Window Visors
* Mugen Badge
* Mugen Pedals
* Black Honda Badges

[ekdez]

after 4 years, 90,000kms, 7 sets of wheels, 2 body kits, etc etc,,, and no defects!!

the honda may be going tomorrow morning :( 80% sure it will be too

happy modding! and drive safe!

my first set up

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/IMG_1340-1.jpg?t=1336998899

and her exit

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7281/img0899nf.jpg

mesh ftw!

[black8thgen]

awww she had a good run!

did u find a good buyer?

[DuffyFD]

after 4 years, 90,000kms, 7 sets of wheels, 2 body kits, etc etc,,, and no defects!!...

mesh ftw!

I'll always hold this as one of the inspiring civics when I started modding. A sad day

[hiepness]

Yeh man. Such a nice civic. i Salute thee!

[ekdez]

yup shes gone :| - just need to sell my n+ coilovers! see below

p.s. ill take some photos of the bmr today installing a kerscher front lip.

[Areis]

Damm.. One less tastefully modified FD. More pics please with the CCWs ekdez!

[curtis265]

do like!

[DuffyFD]

pics installed or didn't happen :O

[bluegums]

Sorry I had no idea about "member status" & green Icon, what a crazy system !

[Areis]

baw$$

[black8thgen]

dayum thats sexay!!! swap cars? cash my way?

[DuffyFD]

yyyyuuuummmm!!

too much wheel vag gap though :( I know it's necessary.

[threesix]

Why is it not dumped?

[Areis]

I need more camber at the front. Can anyone recommend anything? Thinking of LCAs at the moment but not too sure if I trust them. I've already got adjustable top hats and camber bolts maxed out.

[DuffyFD]

You is mad.
Still scrubbin yeah?

[EGB]

I need more camber at the front. Can anyone recommend anything? Thinking of LCAs at the moment but not too sure if I trust them. I've already got adjustable top hats and camber bolts maxed out.

Sorry man haven't kept up to date with your new specs Lol, what are your current wheel, Tyre specs and camber specs? Any guard rolling on front?

[EGB]

Haven't posted for a while. My fd with k24 is tuned, made 150kw on the dot. Only advanced timing to 38degrees due to using silencer daily. So still has more

Rbc intake
64mm throttle body
Injen intake
50 deg vtc
Buddy club race spec header
Skunk2 exhaust

[DuffyFD]

That's sweet dude.

What's your estimate of the final number once you retune after the last mods? 190ish?


Series is running 17x9 +20 iirc. Not sure on camber degrees. Probably around 4deg.

[curtis265]

^190 u crazy?

Haven't posted for a while. My fd with k24 is tuned, made 150kw on the dot. Only advanced timing to 38degrees due to using silencer daily. So still has more

Rbc intake
64mm throttle body
Injen intake
50 deg vtc
Buddy club race spec header
Skunk2 exhaust

fffffffffffuark that's naice

[black8thgen]

damn egb.... epic!!! approx how much did the k24 implant cost you? it was done at jdmyard yeah? (i think i remember you saying jdmyard was doing it but i have forgotten)

[Stevil]

Aries have you got the ASR adjustable camber plate/top hat ?? does it just replace the honda top hat ?? whats the max Camber you can dial in ?

I'm thinking about more camber before for the Honda Nats as I'm still having trouble getting my immense power down out of the tight corners !! lol

[Areis]

No more scrubbing :)
Guards are all pulled. Running 17x9 +22 with 215/40/17 tyres. Not sure on camber.

[DuffyFD]

Dude why moar camber then?

[Areis]

Cause the front looks bitchy compared to the rear :P needs more FAT!

[lolmclol]

Quick question that I will ask you all guys in regards to fitament of wheels, considering your discussing it :-P

I'm looking at a pair of 17 x 9 +35 Enkei RPF1, I'm going to roll the fenders, I'm on stock springs/suspension (going aftermarket after 25,000km ~ 35,000km), Would you guys see any perceivable issues in regards to rubbing?

I've seen in the fitament thread that one of the members had that exact setup and said he had no issues, but I'm not sure if he had shaved fenders even. After going between here and 8thcivic, I'm almost at wits end :-P .. especially considering I'm not 100% sure on this.

[threesix]

Your 4x4 will be fine.

[lolmclol]

But you know, need large wheels for the trecherous suburban roads ;-).

The reason is cosmetic with the 9" .. as its actually flat as opposed to convex.

Thanks for the response though, giving me something serious to consider, I'm looking at something unrealistic that will also reduce certain areas of performance.

[DuffyFD]

Put it this way. I'm looking at going for 17x9+20 in the rpf01s.

[black8thgen]

i have 17x9 +35 in my rears and the only thing i hit is my fuel tank cover (but im on coils and running about -3 camber), and that is about to be worn away in the very near future so all is well. oh i do have my guards rolled and rear bumper tab shaved, but the roll is a very medium one.

up front, you'll just need ur guards rolled flat and the plastic fender lining trimmed accordingly

[EGB]

I'm running 8.5 +30 225/45, only reason I went this is because I'm running brembo calipers. You will need camber, guards rolled and stretched tyres for 9inch wide

[black8thgen]

sorry forgot to mention im running 215/45 which really makes that couple mm difference for the guard clearance

[threesix]

im running 9 on 215/40's at the rear. i cut a hole in the tank liner and tapped it up. couldnt wait for it to rub its self out. (man that sounds suss)

[DuffyFD]

Installed mounts last night.

Low rev range earthquake dash for the next few weeks whilst they settle in.

Damn they're awesome though

http://img.tapatalk.com/6a4622ec-b84c-da96.jpg

[jprak]

What mounts are those Duffy?

[DuffyFD]

Boomba racing mounts.

[Areis]

Youll be fine if you run stretch tyres. I recommend 215/40/17

AND AN UPDATE.
Finally decided on new wheel specs.

[lolmclol]

Have the mounts started to wear in duffy? .. Also do you use them for daily driving? .. Hope you don't mind me asking .. was looking at the boomba's vs the innovative .. although the boomba's look like the way to go.

[DuffyFD]

Have the mounts started to wear in duffy? .. Also do you use them for daily driving? .. Hope you don't mind me asking .. was looking at the boomba's vs the innovative .. although the boomba's look like the way to go.

Only driven 250 kms on them and they're settling down but initially it's like your dash is going through an earthquake!

Yeah my car is a daily, but they do transform the car. Makes you feel much more connected.

They're meant to full settle around 700-1000kms. So I can't really tell you how much more they're going to settle.

[Stevil]

lolmclol I also got the same mounts at the same time as Duffy, I've put 650k on em and handling has been transformed to something I actually didn't believe was possible. When you see the huge Rubber mounts the civic comes with its sort of explains the disconnected feel you get on the ragged edge.

I've struggle a fair bit with front end traction at the track. Basically trying to get power down outta tight 2nd gear corners was a miserable fail. Now I fuked up a little bit when I installed my mounts as I needed to slip a couple of washers under the bottom mount to fill an unexpected gap, now because of that my bottom mount has probably really only done 100km, the good news is I will do close to 3000km in the next 8 days which should give an idea as too whether the low rev vibration we both have during the so called bed in period improves.

I've also got a track day next thursday so it will be interesting to see what improvement these mounts have given me over the stockers, I'm hoping for 0.5 sec thou I'm an optimistic prick !! lol

[lolmclol]

Thank you Stevil and Duffy.

Yeah when I was speaking to one of the people over at boomba he was saying that the mounts are 56mm thick and the ones on the FD are 61mm thick, he advised to add on some washers to sustain the mounts, only thing I'm weary of is if there is any issues with this, like friction, clash of material properties on each other, probably just finding reason to stress for no reason hehe, out of curiousity do you have any pics of your install? :D

Thanks again for the feedback, much appreciated! Going to order these mounts, plus some base bushing for the shifter, have you guys considered the cable bushings?

[EGB]

I am currently running this Rear Hasport Engine mount, http://hasport.com/store/index.php/mounts/civic/fd/fdrrtm.html - I was having issues with my headers hitting the chassis at high RPM shifts. After installation this no longer happened and as with the guys above, felt far more feedback. As the rear engine mount is the torque mount it stops the engine from moving back and forth during acceleration and shifting.

As for the cable bushings im using the Hybrid Racing spherical shifter bushings. I am unsure if they still make the spherical one as I could not see it on their website - But it does provide a slightly stronger shifter feel, but could also be placebo.

http://www.k20tuned.com/xcart/images/D/hrbush3.jpg

[lolmclol]

EGB, are you running a K series engine? Because I was looking at the Hybrid Racing ones, but the only ones I could see were for the K series. The hybrid racing ones look to be the better choice as opposed to the Corsport, TWM or Torque Solutions options.

Thanks a heap guys for your feedback, I really appreciate it! :-)

[EGB]

Im running a K series. Do you have a FD1 or FD2? As the rear mount above will only be for K Series FD2 - Rear mount connects from the Sump to subframe.

[DuffyFD]

I've got full shifter bushings + shortshifter done as well all from hasport US website. Made a world of difference.

[lolmclol]

R18 fd1 ;-(

Thanks for that Duffy! .. Another source to check out n_n

[xenonkuraz]

I installed shifter base bushings and a short shifter.

Much firmer now!

[xenonkuraz]

Anyone here got recaro/bride in their fd2?

[lolmclol]

Seen a few, only thing to be weary of is the issue involving the side airbag on the chair (purchasing FN2R, or FD2R seats will have the side airbag), if not there's a thread on 8thcivic with a run down guide on how the sensor works in the chair ;-).

Also don't forget, should you follow through with the bride/recaro seats, you also have the chance of defects (yellow sticker), as well as if you are in an accident it can cause problems with the insurance company (non ADA aproved (wrong acronym?) and lack of air bag).

Not trying to deter you, its just what runs through my head every time I have the urge to purchase some recaros.

Do want blue DC5 recaros <3 :D. Trading one kidney!


I did receive something nice today, the TWM Big Type R shift knob, and oh boy is this thing sexy D: shifting is effortless now its so great.

[black8thgen]

fd2r seats will not have the side airbags. i know because i had them on my car once

if u have an fd2 (which has side airbags), get the fn2r seats as they will just be a straight plug n play from what i have read

[ekdez]

http://www.dipyourcar.com/forums/showthread.php?172-Firebelly-orange-civic-dipped!!!!!-Must-see!!!!!&highlight=sprayer

someone do it!

http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab142/prestonaricejr/2012-07-22_20-07-00_451.jpg

[curtis265]

http://www.dipyourcar.com/forums/showthread.php?172-Firebelly-orange-civic-dipped!!!!!-Must-see!!!!!&highlight=sprayer

someone do it!

http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab142/prestonaricejr/2012-07-22_20-07-00_451.jpg

LOL what! hahaha

[DuffyFD]

fd2r seats will not have the side airbags. i know because i had them on my car once

if u have an fd2 (which has side airbags), get the fn2r seats as they will just be a straight plug n play from what i have read

Fn2r have different brackets. But they do have side airbags.

If someone wants to swap fd2r seats for fn2r seats lemme know

[xenonkuraz]

My bro is selling his fn2r front and rear seats...pm me if interest :)

[Areis]

My for sale thread if anyone wants some stuff

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?166614-Civic-fd-parts-amp-brand-new-xxr-521

[xenonkuraz]

Does anyone have a double din fascia for sale? And stereo?

[black8thgen]

i might have one for sale very soon.. pm me for details

[threesix]

http://www.dipyourcar.com/forums/showthread.php?172-Firebelly-orange-civic-dipped!!!!!-Must-see!!!!!&highlight=sprayer

someone do it!

http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab142/prestonaricejr/2012-07-22_20-07-00_451.jpg

that has to be the gheyest thing i have ever seen.

[xenonkuraz]

if it was on an fd, maybe cool, but that is so ugly.

[xenonkuraz]

A snapshot of some random stuff I've done to the car lately in my spare time...

Gram lights 57PRO. Still deciding if I want to stretch my rears or get some canberra. It looks 4WD spec in this pic but cos was just jacked up. Has about 1cm gap now

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/2281/gramlights.jpg

Full 3" stainless steel no-turbo back exhaust with lobster welds and magnaflow high flow cat

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/4376/exhaustb.jpg

Carbon charger intake with lazy-to-mount snorkel

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/8629/intakes.jpg

Trying out the GReddy RS in my non-turbo car for funs

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/382/greddyrs.jpg

No likes so I tried the GReddy Type-S for more funs

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/4859/greddys.jpg

Comparison of stock shifter bushings with billet ones. Also added short shifter kit for ricer stylez

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/997/bushings.jpg

Love the feel of my titanium shift knob > razo stick


Keep the thread true and alive guys...

[Areis]

Keep the thread true and alive guys...

Well in the case, i've got an update...
My car is on accord euro stockies now... not going to be driving it for the next month or two. Have decided on new wheels and specs. Specs are going to be,
F: 17x9.5 +16
R: 17x10 -3
For those wanting to have a read, the build for the wheels can be found here http://raw-works.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/bbs-rs262263-build-part-1-measurements.html

[davek]

I purchased a Skunk Gear shift knob, this weighs about 400 grams and made a definite improvement to shifting.
When I installed the Skunk I didn't use the lock nut and the knob sat noticably lower than standard.
The only drawback was the Skunk became lava hot and branded my hand in hotter weather.
I then purchased a TWM short shift adapter and base bushings.
Fairly easy to fit, and the best result. The shift is noticably shorter. About a third shorter to be precise.
The shift feels tighter and makes a most satisfying clunk.
From my research the cable bushings also make a huge improvement.
This will be my next investment.

[xenonkuraz]

Let me know how you go with the cable bushings. I think I want to buy them too

[Baygon]

Anyone know anything about these Mugen pedals? Planning to get them but not sure if they're direct bolt on to our stock pedals or we have to remove them.
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/9071/civicmt03.jpg

[hencanwa]

need to drill some holes on the throttle if im not wrong

[jprak]

apparently theres double sided tape. so yea

[xenonkuraz]

Double tape isn't safe.

Davek I bought shifter cable bushings for $35

[JOhnnyFD]

Recent pic at Motor ex!

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/547944_10151124691841613_1093515632_n.jpg

dayum tats shiet hot.. perfect fit on the wheels and height

[davek]

Wow xenonkuraz where did you get cable bushings from, if that's not a rude question.
TWM want $34.95 plus $20 shipping. In hindsight I should have purchased them when I purchased the short shifter.

[xenonkuraz]

EBay! $20USD plus $17 shipping

[davek]

That is seriously good.

[davek]

Is a throttle controller a good thing?
I have found one called a Shadow E drive for a slightly sus $120 on ebay.
I have a R18, I realise it will add no power, but am hoping to make day to day driving more fun.

[curtis265]

Is a throttle controller a good thing?
I have found one called a Shadow E drive for a slightly sus $120 on ebay.
I have a R18, I realise it will add no power, but am hoping to make day to day driving more fun.

yes, buy it.

it will feel better than any power mod u can buy

[davek]

Thanks Curtis, will do.

[black8thgen]

if u read the thread i did make a post in it

[ynot2o99]

hey guys, planning to convert to mugen type r kit. know anywhere to buy type r kit?

[jprak]

type R or mugen?

type R = JDMyard

mugen = shift or ontherun motorsports

[ynot2o99]

thanks jprak.

i think its a type r kit with mugen parts.... ? mugen type r, not mugen rr

[DuffyFD]

ynot2o99 don't get confused.

4 main kits here:

1. Modulo kit

http://images.paultan.org/thumb-civic_modulo_3.jpg

2. Type R kit (Honda copy kit)

http://www.allvehicles.co.uk/civic_fd2_type_r_100.jpg

3. Mugen Lip kit

http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=300022&stc=1

4. Mugen RR kit

http://www.motortrivia.com/section-modify-thai/013-honda-stream-civic-rr-ek/01/civic-mugen-RR-17.jpg

[lolmclol]

Maybe he meant the Civic type R, mugen style? (Lip, Grille, Wing, Diffuser, Hood) (Not as common)

http://www.itacars.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/honda-civic-type-r-coupe.jpg

[Stevil]

Bit of an update on the Bommba engine mounts Duffy and I dropped into our daily drives

Righto I've knocked up 3000km and did a track day at Wakefield with these Boomba engine mounts over the last 10 days. Gotta say the car is alot more enjoyable to drive, traction outta corners at the track was awesome with my speed was up by 2-4kmh on the fast sections. Also got a new pb and managed to destroy a Megane, Clio Sport, Toyota 86 and a couple of Puegoet GTi's at the track !! lol . They all has similar spec rubber. Infact the 86 had trouble pulling more than a cricket pitch down the straight ! I was suprised.

Now when I installed em there is an heap of vibration under 1800rpm that disappears but come back with a drone above 3500rpm and gets really loud at 6800rpm. Anyway the mounts seem too have broken in and reduce in sound by 50%, but vibration is still present so I've left the top mount in and removed the bottom one and put back the OEM.

So if you track your car or love to do really easy burnouts or love a car that vibrates and annoys other drivers and pedestrians then the Boomba engines mounts are for you !!

Yes I will re install the bottom mount before the Honda Nats as it only takes a few minute and is worth atleast 0.5 sec.

[threesix]

man, the vibrations would drive me NUTS! lol

[Stevil]

actually i dont mind the vibration, sort of what you might get it you had a wicked cam and a straight thru exhaust system.

I accelerated past a V8 the other day and the drive freaked out !! lol. the biggest downside is that the rear view mirror vibrates like crazy and you cant tell the diff between taxi's and cop cars.

[threesix]

what sussy you using?

[Stevil]

Tokico HTS struts, I did have Eibach Prokits springs in last week but I just replaced em on friday with Neuspeed Sport springs as the rear spring rate is alot firmer, something I'm hoping will help give a little more speed at the track. Custom rsb and a Cusco fsb. My goal is to get down to 1.13 at Wakefield, and I'm not too far off !! lol

[threesix]

man thats awesome. kicking ass in a humble VTI.

props to you sir.

[Areis]

Ynot! upload a picture of your civic with my old LMs :P
How are they now?

[DuffyFD]

Bit of an update on the Bommba engine mounts Duffy and I dropped into our daily drives

Righto I've knocked up 3000km and did a track day at Wakefield with these Boomba engine mounts over the last 10 days. Gotta say the car is alot more enjoyable to drive, traction outta corners at the track was awesome with my speed was up by 2-4kmh on the fast sections. Also got a new pb and managed to destroy a Megane, Clio Sport, Toyota 86 and a couple of Puegoet GTi's at the track !! lol . They all has similar spec rubber. Infact the 86 had trouble pulling more than a cricket pitch down the straight ! I was suprised.

Now when I installed em there is an heap of vibration under 1800rpm that disappears but come back with a drone above 3500rpm and gets really loud at 6800rpm. Anyway the mounts seem too have broken in and reduce in sound by 50%, but vibration is still present so I've left the top mount in and removed the bottom one and put back the OEM.

So if you track your car or love to do really easy burnouts or love a car that vibrates and annoys other drivers and pedestrians then the Boomba engines mounts are for you !!

Yes I will re install the bottom mount before the Honda Nats as it only takes a few minute and is worth atleast 0.5 sec.

Same here with the vibration. I am considering injecting the stock bottom mount and using that instead. The vibration after 1300kms for me is very evident still. Sometimes I get frustrated with it, and sometimes I don't notice it.

The car does feel so much better with both mounts though.

[lolmclol]

Having a solid mount on the top and a "not so solid" mount on the bottom wouldn't cause any problems though, yeah?

Sorry to drag this back up, but either Stevil or DuffyFD did either of you guys use threadlocker on the mount bolts? .. was reading on 8thcivic that one of the users there used it to ensure that even vibrations wouldn't loosen the bolts :-S.

[Stevil]

lolmclol having a ' solid mount' on top helps takes out the lateral movement which previously upset traction when changing direction, and yes it gives a tinge of vibration still at around 1300-1400rpm but its aint nothing like the 2 solid mounts together. The bottom mount transfer alot more of the vibration so removing and replacing with the stock mount shouldnt present any issues.

Didn't use thread lock on the bottom bolt, thanks for the heads up. My bolt was still tight as after 3000km and a trackday, I used a 20inch breaker bar and probably put over 100lbs on it.

[DuffyFD]

Didn't use threadlocker but torqued enough and monitored the bolts too

[ynot2o99]

havent mounted them yet, still waiting for my skunk2 coils b4 they go on.

[xenonkuraz]

Guys,

intending to powder coat my Gram Lights. The gunmetal/polished finish is getting boring.

Please VOTE:

A> TAKATA GREEN
B> MORPHEUS PURPLE

I'm inclining towards B...fav color PLUS I think it offsets the silver better.

Here's a current pic:

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/2281/gramlights.jpg

Hoping to get all 4 wheels done for around $100 each

[black8thgen]

ew dont do green on a silver car lol....

[kikimushroom]

purple!

[threesix]

neither!! sorry. lol

[Areis]

I say go purple.

Since we are talking about wheels, I need suggestions for my BBS RS theme. Was thinking of ceramic polishing the centres finely to get a full mirror polish look, and electro plating the waffle plates to compliment the gold bolts i will be getting. Here is a picture which shows what I'm going for. What do you guys think? Suggestions?

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/558508_10151369495759951_1519645153_n.jpg

[Stevil]

Ya need to dump first !! looks like a Rav4 ..lol

Silver cars look best with black

[xenonkuraz]

Ya need to dump first !! looks like a Rav4 ..lol

Silver cars look best with black

I take it to the mountains for off roading ;)

Umm never been a fan of black wheels...becos you can't really make out the detail in them

[black8thgen]

that's the whole point ;) stealth mode mang

[xenonkuraz]

Might as well sport hub caps man

[jprak]

LMAO!! hey im rocking on steelies!!!

something special is happening next week with my car ;D will keep updated when its done



;)

[kikimushroom]

ahah imo white wheels are the best, love them even though they get dirty easily

[xenonkuraz]

I like white cars with white wheels <3

[threesix]

LMAO!! hey im rocking on steelies!!!

something special is happening next week with my car ;D will keep updated when its done



;)

Pics with steelies?

[DuffyFD]

Had a lowbeam headlight blow the other day.

The lowbeams are hb4 (9006) bulbs, and theyre stock 55w.

I remembered reading a while back that the hb3 size (9005), which our highbeams use and stock 65w and the fitting is only slightly different.

Bought a pair today of Philips X-tremeVision in HB3 and trimmed and installed them during lunch.

Looking forward to see if there's a noticeable improvement in light over standard. Reflector headlight are so shit.

[Stevil]

Duffy I'm keen on your feedback on these, I've been wanting to upgrade my lows for ages as I do a shit load of night time rural back roads and diff between highs and lows is huge.

[kikimushroom]

would you guys say these coils are good?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110926151829#ht_1243wt_1163
i dont know much about the spring rate and so on

[Stevil]

never heard of them, sound a bit cheap mate, why not hit the boys at BYP for a set of Gabs if your on a budget, atleast if you have any problems you'll get support.

[jprak]

1000$ for new coilovers? save abit more and get J's or BC ones.

[kikimushroom]

are they less than 1.5k? im on a tight budget so yeah

[Stevil]

999 Automotive quoted me $1350 for Buddy Club N Spec, Tanabe GF coils are also available for $1400 from JDM concept, both availanle from local suppliers.

[xenonkuraz]

How much natural camber would I expect from a 2"drop?

[threesix]

More with a 3". :)

[curtis265]

would you guys say these coils are good?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110926151829#ht_1243wt_1163
i dont know much about the spring rate and so on

groce..

doesn't matter about most of it, just that u usually end up with shocks that can't adjust much even though they offer '32 clicks' or whatever (like BC/HSD etc)

i'd suggest getting a good brand of shocks like koni/bilstein/kyp and coilover sleeves if you're insistent on height adjustability

that way you don't get that 'fullysick coilys' tax - my koni shocks have lasted 100k and still provide really good bump control, somethign you'll never get from any cheap coils

[jprak]

hey guys got my kit installed and waiting to install my brake lamp ;)

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/5519/imgsdsd2164.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/imgsdsd2164.jpg/)

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http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/3964/img2dsfdsf163.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/843/img2dsfdsf163.jpg/)

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[Areis]

^looks good

Bought tyres for the RS today. 215/40/17 Hankook Ventus V4.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/564270_10151384249239951_638679848_n.jpg

[kikimushroom]

how much is it to paint the kit?

[jprak]

varies, 600-700

got mine for 650

try shop around =)

[threesix]

^looks good

Bought tyres for the RS today. 215/40/17 Hankook Ventus V4.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/564270_10151384249239951_638679848_n.jpg

How much if you don't mind me asking?

[Areis]

Got them for $250 with 80-90% tread

[threesix]

holy wow thats good!!! shop or hook up?

[black8thgen]

so cheeap! lucky boy

[fitme]

se37a
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/ozcity/DSC02221.jpg


please someone buy my 17's..:p..need new tyres..

[DuffyFD]

http://img.tapatalk.com/2a3ee63f-04bd-3458.jpg


Repiped intake last night. Got rid of the pod SRI.
This is a now legal setup - one less thing to be defected on

[envoytheguy]

Hi Duffy is that the universal CF Simota intake? Any noticeable power gains like the Injen CAI? How does it sound?

[DuffyFD]

Intakes are bullshit on our cars. Theyre bullshit on most non turbo cars. Just for looks mainly and sound. You wont gain much at all from an intake.

[EGB]

R u srs?

[jprak]

wheels are finally on ;D
http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/8114/img2195w.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/835/img2195w.jpg/)

[fitme]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/ozcity/2012-09-01105614.jpg

rims on.... still need a pair of re002

[heyalannn]

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/heyalannn/IMG_9349-4.jpg

I took this a month back. My FD is the second to the right. Will have another photo-shot soon with "JPRAK".

[starocean01]

Hi guys im new to the whole car scene just got a 07 Civic sport today, im hoping to install a mugen lip kit so just wondering where you guys got yours?
Ive found Shift Performance they have kits made in ABS and some people recommended me to get kits in PU so...is there a big difference between ABS and PU kits?

[black8thgen]

should have bought my car =[

[DuffyFD]

Hi guys im new to the whole car scene just got a 07 Civic sport today, im hoping to install a mugen lip kit so just wondering where you guys got yours?
Ive found Shift Performance they have kits made in ABS and some people recommended me to get kits in PU so...is there a big difference between ABS and PU kits?

Nah they're both fine. Just steer clear of fiberglass as a general rule.

[starocean01]

@black8thgen lol i saw your car on carsales but i kinda wanted to do some of the mods by myself...

@DuffyFD thanks for the tip!

[xenonkuraz]

r u srs?

he srs.

[black8thgen]

@black8thgen lol i saw your car on carsales but i kinda wanted to do some of the mods by myself...

@DuffyFD thanks for the tip!

haha i could have parted it out for ya ;)

[jprak]

Nah they're both fine. Just steer clear of fiberglass as a general rule.

+1 what duffy said, should buy the kit from ontherunmotorsports if i remember properpy 550(mugen kit) including express shipping to sydney (from melb)

[Areis]

I need some daily wheels.... Anyone got some for sale?

[jprak]

daily? want some steelies ;)

[DuffyFD]

areis call me I have 16s with tyres you can use.

[curtis265]

an intake with a tune will yield some result... it's just hard to justify the cost of doing such a thing