Your Mods To 2006-2011 FD Civics

[applio]

Applio --> how many watts are PCB SMD? are they LCD or what? super bright HID?

is a panel have 12 SMD/SMT/High power LED - so many name for these next generation LED.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/ebuyproduct/pcb12smd1.jpg

the 12 smd pcb measure 0.09A x 12 = 1.08w - my interior
the 6 smd pcb measure 0.04A x 12 = 0.48w - my boot, the stock glass holder wont big enough for the 12 smd pcb, but 6 smd pcb fits perfect

compare the the stock 0.41A x 12 = 5w bulb much less power

[applio]

nice set up for both gerard and applio.

Gerard: Agree with with mini euro, looks complex.

Applio: I wouldnt mind making my boot brighter. At the moment, i have a strip of LEDs in the boot installed near the rear for better lighting. Interior, i like mine dim. Gives a nice mood feel :p

but i do store heaps of stuff in my boot, and sometime in the carpark i just cant find where i want because is too dimmmmmm

[applio]

yeh I actually turn my centre interior lights off coz i find i don't actually need it for anything.

i've recently installed philips blue visions into my fd1, they seem to be sufficient. Not as good as the HID's i had before but atleast they're ADR approved and legal :)

my parkers are also blue visions but they're more yellow than white, anyone know which bulbs are best for a whiter colour?

SMD bulb is what you need

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=370052578991&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

[jckidz]

SMD bulb is what you need

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=370052578991&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

What about the license plate bulbs? I've tried using LED bulbs before, but because of the mounting position in 8th gen civic, the LED is not shining on the plate, if u get what I mean.. (because the light is focused to shine forward not sideways).. It's even dimmer than stock halogen..

[applio]

What about the license plate bulbs? I've tried using LED bulbs before, but because of the mounting position in 8th gen civic, the LED is not shining on the plate, if u get what I mean.. (because the light is focused to shine forward not sideways).. It's even dimmer than stock halogen..

i tried "1" "4" and "7" LED bulb in the number plate, because all led are focus light on forward, and the design of the number plate is sideway, all not much effect/bright

but the smd bulb, since the beam pattern look like this.


http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/ebuyproduct/DSC03070.jpg

best i used so far, the light pattern can reflect on the number plate and bright/white

[gerard]

Thanks gerard for the diy! I might actually do it when I have time.

Btw, where do I get that module from? Or will I have to make that myself too?

I bought the kit from Dexter in the Singapore Civic Forum

[enkay]

any1 seen this?
http://www.aj-racing.com/catalog/product.php?productid=1621&cat=173&page=1

[Shimian]

looks sexy but i think its asking for trouble if u drive over a puddle. Im not sure how much water gets to that area when driving over puddles. Mouth is huge

[howy]

I bought the kit from Dexter in the Singapore Civic Forum

Thnx for that.

[markCivicVti]

W00t... it's been along time coming... but finally my first mod!

MTEC halogen H.I.D (yeah i know... not real HID) cosmic blue/white bulbs in the low beams!

Got them from a trader here. Looks ok in the garage... but won't really comment till I've taken them for a test drive... maybe tomorrow evening.

Just need parkers now too... I realised white/blue halogens look a little funnny next to white/yellow halogens.


Ah... now for the exhaust :P

[Shimian]

W00t... it's been along time coming... but finally my first mod!

MTEC halogen H.I.D (yeah i know... not real HID) cosmic blue/white bulbs in the low beams!

Got them from a trader here. Looks ok in the garage... but won't really comment till I've taken them for a test drive... maybe tomorrow evening.

Just need parkers now too... I realised white/blue halogens look a little funnny next to white/yellow halogens.


Ah... now for the exhaust :P


Lets just say, be careful when its raining. You wont be able to see. I had them before i installed my HIDs.

[howy]

Lets just say, be careful when its raining. You wont be able to see. I had them before i installed my HIDs.

that's why i went for bluevisions (4000k), great for all weather conditions.

got them both for my hi and lo.

it came with parkers too, but those were rated as 3000k (quite yellow) so i might actually get one of those MTEC parkers.

do T10's fit in the FD1?

[Shimian]

yes T10s will fit. MTEC parkers are :thumbsup:

[howy]

yes T10s will fit. MTEC parkers are :thumbsup:

sweet, will probably get a set soon then :)

[SaBReT00tH]

anyone know where to get those little red type R badges for the steering wheel?

Also, recently my wheels have been squeaking a little when I put on the brakes due to the cold weather. Mechanic reckons they can't do anything about it, only put new brakes on. Is this true? Anyone have any suggestions of how to stop them squeaking?

Also, if one is upgrading rims 4 larger than stock are there any ways to reduce the harshness of the ride? I've read implementing new shock absorbers can make the ride much more comfortable?

[dmx]

anyone know where to get those little red type R badges for the steering wheel?


The only way to have red H badge for steering wheel are :
1. stickers
2. get JDM type-R airbag. they not sell only the badge;)



Also, recently my wheels have been squeaking a little when I put on the brakes due to the cold weather. Mechanic reckons they can't do anything about it, only put new brakes on. Is this true? Anyone have any suggestions of how to stop them squeaking?

don't think it's relate to cold weather. may be just ur brake pad or rotors scratch ;)
but truly, FD brakes are crap. rotor and pad too small. I ordered 330 mm slotted rotors and 4 pot caliper already for my FD, just waiting they arrive.



Also, if one is upgrading rims 4 larger than stock are there any ways to reduce the harshness of the ride? I've read implementing new shock absorbers can make the ride much more comfortable?
coil and shock are the answer.:D
but don't expecting same as stock comfort

[Frost_FD]

Firstly to decrease the noise coming from you brakes try sand papering your brake disc as they may be glazed.

With a much more comfortable ride with 19" i wish i new the true answer cause i want a more comforable ride.

Let me know how coils go

[rk 86 wa]

lol 19 inches will not give you a comfortable ride stock rims= most comfortable

as to sand papering the rotors that could be bad for braking if you take a nick out of your rotor or dont have a completely flat surface lol..

on another note

mugen kit in for painting :)

will be fitted in 2 weeks *yay*

[Frost_FD]

Just sand papper by hand.....

With everything you do you must take care.

You might be the first in Perth to get the mugen kit,

Im getting mine in 3 weeks but painting my self =D

[rk 86 wa]

yeah thats true, you could remove most crap off your rotots by just hard braking most of the time,

nah jesse/jr got the first mugen kit in perth lol

good luck with the painting and post pics :)

[Frost_FD]

Hey guys any tips in painting my Mugen Lip Kit?

I dont think any one has done a DIY

[SaBReT00tH]

DMX --> where do I get the 330 mm slotted rotors and 4 pot caliper from? and the Type R badge for the steering wheel?

[dmx]

DMX --> where do I get the 330 mm slotted rotors and 4 pot caliper from? and the Type R badge for the steering wheel?

Big brake kits ? depend what brand you looking.
Brembo/spoon/endless/wilwood/ap racing/Espec/JBT/Vttr/XYZ/.... :D
easiest way try ozhonda market:thumbsup:
Honda not sell the type-r badge (only) for steering wheel.
you have to buy the whole airbag, or just use red stickers:cool:

[civic_07]

try this, got it for while now :D

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/7128/civembdf0.th.jpg (http://img524.imageshack.us/my.php?image=civembdf0.jpg)

[applio]

Got my next mod up,
AUDI R8 look headlight

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/pinkiepiggi/Civicledheadlight.jpg

[dannybubu]

that's nice...how'd u do that?


Got my next mod up,
AUDI R8 look headlight

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/pinkiepiggi/Civicledheadlight.jpg

[evil_1998]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/pyro_524/Image040.jpg
Super Blue Parkers & Super White Low Beams :cool:

[applio]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/pyro_524/Image040.jpg
Super Blue Parkers & Super White Low Beams :cool:

beware of $79.00 fine for Blue Parker

[applio]

that's nice...how'd u do that?

ill try a DIY later,

is simple not that hard.

[FD2R]

ill try a DIY later,

is simple not that hard.

Very nice :cool: :cool:
did u stick the led strip outside the headlight or inside the headlight?

[applio]

Very nice :cool: :cool:
did u stick the led strip outside the headlight or inside the headlight?

is outside, was thinking inside, but too much trouble..... but outside look the same and easier, just need the waterproof led strip

[musers]

so how does it look without turning it on like in the day time? any up close shot? :cool:

[JaCe]

LOL looks nice. I think need a less-dense strip or something if you really wanted the Audi R8 look. This looks more like a strip of light as opposed to the individual LEDs. Maybe this is the next big thing after BMW angel eyes?

[howy]

Just got my new cf spoiler installed...

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll2/h0wy/civic1.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll2/h0wy/civic2.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll2/h0wy/civic3.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll2/h0wy/civic4.jpg

[cracker]

man thats a nice area u live in looks really peacefull...nice spoiler btw

[cracker]

also...is anybody here thinking about boosting yet?...those who dont have their p's i mean

[Jo_e]

also...is anybody here thinking about boosting yet?...those who dont have their p's i mean

im boosting. on my p's. but...not a civic. lol:p
nice mods guys. i love the R8 look, it looks great.
Love the rear wing too, although not digging the wheels, they look far too small.
Otherwise very cool stuff happening!

[howy]

yeh, haha those were the 15" alloys that the dealer gave me.

thinking of getting some nice 17s laters

[xenfacta]

there are a few r18 turbo kits in the us, still trying to figure out if its worth it

[cracker]

ive seen some videos on youtube with r18a turbo it seems pretty good

[Shimian]

very pricy to turbo our car. I think our car is more for looks rather than being fast. But doesnt hurt to try to make it go faster :P

[dannybubu]

anyone know if the body parts of the fd2/fd2r will fit the fd1?? like the cf bonnet for fd2 will fit fd1? and can i get the fd2r coilovers and put them in my fd1?

[SaBReT00tH]

civic 07 --> where'd u get that red steering wheel badge from?

[civic_07]

^^^ lol, i copy it from the 8th forum in the US, order it and more from this site (http://www.grafixpressions.com/8thcivic.shtml), free shipping too!

took like less than 5 sec to put it on :D

[applio]

so how does it look without turning it on like in the day time? any up close shot? :cool:

yup just take few more photo today

off
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/pinkiepiggi/DSC03315.jpg

just the led + parker
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/pinkiepiggi/DSC03327.jpg

with lo beam on
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/pinkiepiggi/DSC03333.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/pinkiepiggi/DSC03334.jpg

[r-r-redEuro]

by any chance do you live in campsie ? lol i see a civic very similar to yours.

and thats pretty much the new trend, out with the bmw style angel eyes and in with the r8 LED eyes =)

[musers]

damn that looks nice :thumbsup:
are you going to post up a DIY anytime soon bro?

[pokka_civic]

Agree with musers... I wasn't going to modify my civic.. but after seeing that - I think I might!

[Phlirt]

Hey Guys,

Just did a test fit of the rims im gonna get for my civic. Borrowed 2 of the rims off a mate - who i think is on this forum (siknis, cheers bro)

any way - wasnt sure if they would fit or not being 20's. to my surprise they fit quite easily.

i will be getting coilovers to lower it more (its been lowered about 1.4 inches).

feel free to comment - looks a bit like a rollerskate at the height in the photos but once the coilovers go in it will be tuckin rim :P (i added a real dodgy pic that i 1 second photoshoped of around the height it will sit)

[SaBReT00tH]

phlirt --> are u planning to roll the guards to dump it that low to prevent scrubbing and turning problems hitting the sides of the fenders? what width tyres do you have on those 20s, 8.5? I heard 30 profile tyres are really expensive, how often would they need to be replaced?


applio --> what site did u get those 12 SMT high powered LEDs from? Do all interior ones have to measure 30 x 40mm to fit?

[ksyu223]

yup just take few more photo today
with lo beam on
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/pinkiepiggi/DSC03333.jpg


Any problems in the rain???

[Phlirt]

phlirt --> are u planning to roll the guards to dump it that low to prevent scrubbing and turning problems hitting the sides of the fenders? what width tyres do you have on those 20s, 8.5? I heard 30 profile tyres are really expensive, how often would they need to be replaced?


applio --> what site did u get those 12 SMT high powered LEDs from? Do all interior ones have to measure 30 x 40mm to fit?

those rims are 8 inch wide and have a 225/30 tyre on it. the rear i will roll to prevent scrubbing but surprisingly they clear the guard well enough as is. the front i will roll - test turning yesterday and the wheels at that height still can achieve full lock without hitting either the inside or outside - i will lower it until they are just not touching. you can pick a 30 profile tyre in 20inch for around 200-220 here in canberra. would replace the tyres as needed - prob about once every 6 months.

[FallenAngel]

those rims are 8 inch wide and have a 225/30 tyre on it. the rear i will roll to prevent scrubbing but surprisingly they clear the guard well enough as is. the front i will roll - test turning yesterday and the wheels at that height still can achieve full lock without hitting either the inside or outside - i will lower it until they are just not touching. you can pick a 30 profile tyre in 20inch for around 200-220 here in canberra. would replace the tyres as needed - prob about once every 6 months.

What kind of tyres would they be...?

[applio]

Any problems in the rain???

haha was raining in sydney pass few days, all good, no problem at all

[Phlirt]

What kind of tyres would they be...?

just nankang - not the best for performance agreed, but im not going for performance

[happy]

DMX
Can you source this parts ?

[happy]

yup just take few more photo today

off
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/pinkiepiggi/DSC03315.jpg

just the led + parker
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/pinkiepiggi/DSC03327.jpg

with lo beam on
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/pinkiepiggi/DSC03333.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/pinkiepiggi/DSC03334.jpg

Nice !:thumbsup:

[happy]

Hey Guys,

Just did a test fit of the rims im gonna get for my civic. Borrowed 2 of the rims off a mate - who i think is on this forum (siknis, cheers bro)

any way - wasnt sure if they would fit or not being 20's. to my surprise they fit quite easily.

i will be getting coilovers to lower it more (its been lowered about 1.4 inches).

feel free to comment - looks a bit like a rollerskate at the height in the photos but once the coilovers go in it will be tuckin rim :P (i added a real dodgy pic that i 1 second photoshoped of around the height it will sit)

Too big !

[Phlirt]

Too big !

each to there own. i do admit they look a lil too big at that height - but once its lower they will look good - few nice ones over in Singapore on 20's that are low - they look nice

[SaBReT00tH]

Happy --> yes I'd love to get one of those shiny Automatic gear boxes too

[dmx]

DMX
Can you source this parts ?
oh dear...
1. yes, but too late, my shipment just arrived yesterday.
and i'm not a trader, so i only order what i need for me so we can shipped them together
like this right ?
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u283/jasperdmx/ozhonda/DSC07172.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u283/jasperdmx/ozhonda/DSC07163.jpg

2. and OMG... before i offered some of you this white Carbon Fiber for steering wheel trim, and everyone said, ugly + looks fake. prefer the black CF.
i forced him to give me the black CF (not in production anymore so he has to collect one by one from all his branches shop). and now..don't tell me, someone want the white CF ones :confused:
but truly, the white ones looks "fake" :D
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u283/jasperdmx/ozhonda/DSC07164-1.jpg

compare the black CF ones
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u283/jasperdmx/ozhonda/IMG_3140r.jpg

this ones JDM CTR
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u283/jasperdmx/ozhonda/jdm-civic_r_040.jpg

anyway, it's personal preference;)

[Shimian]

white CF for gear and handbrake looks good if without TYPE R logo. Black CF is also sexy, matches the gear wrap and knob. Only disappointing thing is that theres no CF handbrake but only a leather cover. I think the white CF will match quite nicely with stock interior trim set which is also silver but no CF print

[cracker]

whats with all the gauges?....boost gauge lol?

[mkefalia]

so are those black CF for the gearbox, handbrake and steering wheele purchasable from anywhere?

[ksyu223]

haha was raining in sydney pass few days, all good, no problem at all

i'm in sydney too! that's y i asked hahahah. You're DIY is Awesome!

[Shimian]

Would be good to know how to install the handbrake CF. If anyone knows how, please share.

[dmx]

so are those black CF for the gearbox, handbrake and steering wheele purchasable from anywhere?
i still have 1 left that black CF steering wheel trim (but for me).
give me a few days to re-think (install or sell, install or sell, ah..hard to decide..:p)
pm me if anyone want,and for CF gear/handbrake panel too.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u283/jasperdmx/DSCF2300.jpg
genuine honda parts:thumbsup:

[dannybubu]

how much?

[dmx]

how much?

GB last time 145, to be fair this one = 150 shipped
for CF gear and handbrake, pm me.GB:cool:

[FD2R]

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u283/jasperdmx/ozhonda/IMG_3140r.jpg


Woo... is that your civic?@@" ..... very nice man .....
@@" id say it looks better than the jdm ctr..
... btw, where did you go though the firewall for the gauges?? @@"

[dmx]

Woo... is that your civic?@@" ..... very nice man .....
@@" id say it looks better than the jdm ctr..
... btw, where did you go though the firewall for the gauges?? @@"
fren of mine. i'm not kind ppl who like that "messy" gauges :D
but i got all for him;) from the engine button, CF steering, CF gear, Mugen gear boot/handbrake wrap/pedal,and 2din dash
..LOL
around the footrest u can find the hole to go through for the gauges/amp.

[FD2R]

but i got all for him;) from the engine button, CF steering, CF gear, Mugen gear boot/handbrake wrap/pedal,and 2din dash
gauges/amp.

thats more than enough for me.. @@"
so nice..

[markCivicVti]

I got a Q for all you who have done a custom cat-back... not just FD1 specific I suppose:

The place I went to today to get info on a custom cat-back said the piping they'd use would be a quarter of an inch wider than stock. Now they said that any bigger there'd be issues with low end due to the backpressure being lessened. So you guys with the custom catbacks, did they use slightly bigger piping and did you notice any loss in the low end. It sounds like you're giving up torque in the low end for some more torque in the high end - which is useless on a daily driver.

So whats the go here, will a quarter inch larger piping make any difference in the low-end? Experiences?

[Shimian]

i thought 2.25" was perfect for our car? Our stock i think is 1.6"-1.75" (confirm?). Raising it by 1/4 inch will just barely make 2". Maybe 2" is the way to go? Would like some confirmation too as im getting my muffler next week.

[cracker]

i think were about 1.6" and ive heard a 1/4 inch wont really do much...but hey...thats me...

[kazam]

i think between 2 and 2.25 would be perfect, as it is perfect for most NA cars, more than 2.5 heads into the Forced induction range and K series boyz. its a honda, low end power is usually non existant, i think your wasting your time paying big bux, for a .25" increase in pipe size... i think mandrel bend 2.25" SS piping is your best bet, then if u lose low end or watever, upgrade your intake and it'll make up for the loss

[dmx]

so are those black CF for the gearbox, handbrake and steering wheele purchasable from anywhere?
Hot stuff !!! 13 pcs. cheap too
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u283/jasperdmx/ozhonda/blackcf.jpg

from here (http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm320/drm_online/)

[civic_07]

wow, nice, very tempting :D

[Phlirt]

are you stocking them for sale? if so how much?

[Shimian]

do we need to remove the stock trim to fit the above or just put over it?

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/Trim.jpg

[dmx]

are you stocking them for sale? if so how much?
no, i'm not, but also looking to get one :D
about $150 + postage. but better u email him ;)

do we need to remove the stock trim to fit the above or just put over it?

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/Trim.jpg

No need. it's like optional type-r/oem Honda trim, stick on.

[Phlirt]

that link does supply email address - looking at that pic looks like LHD for the panels around the power windows etc do they stock RHD

[Shimian]

its right hand driving. The bit thats longer and curves down is suppose to be closer to the outside of the car. Look closely at the pic i supplied and you will see

[Phlirt]

ah yes - my mistake - must have been sleepy last night lol

[dmx]

that link does supply email address - looking at that pic looks like LHD for the panels around the power windows etc do they stock RHD

just double check with him.
he also have LHD if we need too ..LOL
RHD available for integrated audio or 2din audio.

[Shimian]

does anyone know where the "DISTRIBUTOR" is on a Civic FD2? Ignore that red circle.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/engine2.jpg

Thanks

[cracker]

u got the mugen gear!

[Shimian]

lol, thats not my engine. But i do have a blue mugen oil cover and the same reservoir cover :p

[gerard]

No distributor as such as firing pulse comes from the ECU

[JaCe]

I finally removed the headlamp chrome surrounds. Thanks to ny911 and ej20i... and jo_e for his company.

[Jo_e]

I finally removed the headlamp chrome surrounds. Thanks to ny911 and ej20i... and jo_e for his company.

Thats right. lol, U gonna mention they're for sale? get rid of those ghastly things. Actually just burn them...:thumbsup:

[markCivicVti]

got the full mugen kit fitted on the weekend. The qaulity of the kit is amazing. Looks better on white cars in photos, but in real life even better in black :) also debadged the vti on the back.. Considering removing the civic badge... Just leaving the rear honda badge.

[renegadeice]

got the full mugen kit fitted on the weekend. The qaulity of the kit is amazing. Looks better on white cars in photos, but in real life even better in black :) also debadged the vti on the back.. Considering removing the civic badge... Just leaving the rear honda badge.

what the hell are you waiting for? show us pics lol! :D

[mkefalia]

got the full mugen kit fitted on the weekend. The qaulity of the kit is amazing. Looks better on white cars in photos, but in real life even better in black :) also debadged the vti on the back.. Considering removing the civic badge... Just leaving the rear honda badge.

where did you get the kit from?

[cracker]

pics or ban

[JaCe]

Thats right. lol, U gonna mention they're for sale? get rid of those ghastly things. Actually just burn them...:thumbsup:

lol the side snapped on one of them when removing. can't believe how strong the 3M double sided tape was! now to decide... eyelids or projectors like ny911's.. hMmmM!

[Shimian]

lol, i cant believe ur deciding between eyelids or projectors. You know my answer :p

[JaCe]

lol, i cant believe ur deciding between eyelids or projectors. You know my answer :p

Eyelids- already paid for them, and it'll cost another $50 to get professionally painted and installed. Probably can sell for $25 or so.

Projectors- need to buy the projectors module PLUS new HID bulbs to make use of my existing Mu ones, and then installation costs.

[cupu-80]

Eyelids- already paid for them, and it'll cost another $50 to get professionally painted and installed. Probably can sell for $25 or so.

Projectors- need to buy the projectors module PLUS new HID bulbs to make use of my existing Mu ones, and then installation costs.

^_^...i think projectors installation can be done by ourselves, like i did mine myself.its not hard, i am a total noob but i still can do it ^_^

[JaCe]

^_^...i think projectors installation can be done by ourselves, like i did mine myself.its not hard, i am a total noob but i still can do it ^_^

it's more to do with the HIDs i already have... to upgrade to the projector ones, buy the new h7 bulb, and then get it all installed i'm looking at $400aud+ which just isn't worth it for something which isn't really going to do anything. if i was gonna spend that on changing something i already changed, i might as well save it and put it towards rims lol.

[Shimian]

it's more to do with the HIDs i already have... to upgrade to the projector ones, buy the new h7 bulb, and then get it all installed i'm looking at $400aud+ which just isn't worth it for something which isn't really going to do anything. if i was gonna spend that on changing something i already changed, i might as well save it and put it towards rims lol.


You can buy bulbs at about $40 each. Keep your exisiting ballasts.
What do you mean its not going to do anything? Its projected light and makes the car look hot. Then you can say why spend $1k on a bodykit which does nothing but looks? I think the projector headlamps is one of the best mods available for our FD.

[mkefalia]

does anyone know if these are legal and if so any recommendations if there good or not?

http://www.nengun.com/bellof/spec-le-mans

[howy]

does anyone know if these are legal and if so any recommendations if there good or not?

http://www.nengun.com/bellof/spec-le-mans

Are you really gonna spend $1k+ on just the HIDs?

It uses standard 35w so I don't see why not. The actual issue of legality would be your car, whether your car originally comes with HIDs and if you have auto-levelling device and washers installed.

[JaCe]

You can buy bulbs at about $40 each. Keep your exisiting ballasts.
What do you mean its not going to do anything? Its projected light and makes the car look hot. Then you can say why spend $1k on a bodykit which does nothing but looks? I think the projector headlamps is one of the best mods available for our FD.

As in, because I've already modified headlights before and that cost me nearly $400, I don't think it's worth spending another $400 more on it. Would rather use the money for something else. Simple. If I hadn't done the HIDs before, and if I wasn't saving up for next car's mods, then I probably would get the projectors but as it stands now I think I'll pass. Probably just pop the eyelids on this weekend.

[Shimian]

well, youll only need to spend another $100 or less to change the bulbs. Thats the only differrence.
Again, its up to you. Since you have mugen kit, led tail lamps, why not go for eagle eyes. I think the eyelids arent worth $50 to spray. Thats pretty much the $$$ for new bulbs.

[Jo_e]

Probably just pop the eyelids on this weekend.

Make sure you dont cut into your car again with a BLUNT knife again when ur putting on the eyelids. :wave: lol
Nothing like a early morning jab at Jace. lol

[JaCe]

Maybe I'll end up doing nothing lols. Might go looking for rims this weekend.

[howy]

Maybe I'll end up doing nothing lols. Might go looking for rims this weekend.

Got any in mind atm?

I'm thinking of saving up for 17" 5zigen Proracer GN+ either in the hyperblack or their new HMC colour.

Hyper Black:

http://www.5zigenusa.com/products/wheel/image/proracer/GN+/lineup_hb_l.jpg

New HMC Colour:

http://www.5zigenusa.com/products/wheel/image/proracer/GN+/lineup_hmc_l.jpg

[erorxxx]

eyelids or projectors - definetly projectors mate no question about it ....

to me eyelids looks not that good , i would prefer stock headlights w/ out eyelids rather than w/ eyelids

pay a bit extra $$ but you will get priceless satisfaction....

[howy]

eyelids or projectors - definetly projectors mate no question about it ....

to me eyelids looks not that good , i would prefer stock headlights w/ out eyelids rather than w/ eyelids

pay a bit extra $$ but you will get priceless satisfaction....

hey erorxxx, do you have projectors on your fd? :)

[erorxxx]

hey erorxxx, do you have projectors on your fd? :)


yes i do :P

[LD_Mart]

Howy - you know those 17s are gonna look pretty small on ur civic..
the spokes dont go to the edge of the rim its gonna look like 16's...
just thought id give u the heads up before u get them...

[kazam]

Howy - you know those 17s are gonna look pretty small on ur civic..
the spokes dont go to the edge of the rim its gonna look like 16's...
just thought id give u the heads up before u get them...

i was just about 2 say that!! wen i was looking for rims, this was a common problem, even with RS GT's the 18's looked like 16's coz the spokes would fold or cave in before the edge making them seem smalller, especially on FD's wich look like bigger cars, u should really watch out for this issue!!!

oh and now i have 17's that reach the edge and evry1 mistakes them for 18's :) :angel:

[Shimian]

for those who change muffler only on FD/2, did u upgrade the pipe to the flange from stock to 2.25 or anything bigger than stock? Not sure if this is possible as the flange is made for stock size. Or should i keep it stock?

[howy]

thanks for the advice, good thing you guys told me!

bugger, i'll need to look for some other ones then.

erorxxx: where did you get your projectors from and how much if you don't mind me asking? :)

got any pics?

[Shimian]

My new toy. Dual 4" Remus. Raining outside so took some garage pics.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/Remus2.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/Remus4.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/Remus6.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/Remus7.jpg

[kazam]

sound much diffrent?

[Shimian]

Got the installer to rev for me. Its a nice deep sound. In the car, it doesnt drone. Its like 10-20% louder than stock with windows closed. But at idle, standing outside, its about 20% louder.
No low end loss that i could feel. The car seems to respond a bit better.
Thinking of upgrading the rest of the pipes to the CAT to 2.25 and change the 2 resonators.

[LD_Mart]

u can really see the difference in paint between ur body kit and car...
why didnt u go all out and get the whole exhaust system done...
does it sound nice..

[Shimian]

cos it was gonna cost me another 1k. Poor man here.
I was gonna see if it made any difference with muffler only. And so far, its great. Sound wise and more responsive. I dont think fuel consumption will do me good. Im happy reving.

Paint: In real person, you cant see the diff. Its prolly cos i used flash.

[kazam]

wtf $1000 more for piping? go 2 a new place bro, i was quoted $500 for my whole system 2.25" cat back mandrel bent SS system thats including a 3Aracing muffler

[Shimian]

wtf $1000 more for piping? go 2 a new place bro, i was quoted $500 for my whole system 2.25" cat back mandrel bent SS system thats including a 3Aracing muffler


2.25 mandrel and replace the 2 resonators for about $1k

[LD_Mart]

yeh but i think he was gonna go brand name such as fujitsubo...

[kazam]

oh, well diffrent story, that little branded symbol of fujitsubo, or BC, or ne of those guys that they put on there, triples the value, custom makes are sometimes just as good bro

[Shimian]

i will definitely call around to get quotes on upsizing to stainless steel 2.25 mandrels + 2 resonators.

[Phlirt]

how much the remus set you back? where did you get it from?

[Shimian]

$950 from Performance exhaust

[howy]

$950 from Performance exhaust

wow, never knew exhausts were that much.

[Shimian]

its Remus. They are pretty expensive

[kazam]

bro... seriously, search around a bit more PLEASE, $950 YOUR INSANE!!!!!!!!!! COULDAH GOT A FULL BUDDY CLUB CATBACK SYSTEM FOR 300 MORE BUX ZOMGWTFHAXBBQSAUCE

[Shimian]

i wanted this particular remus muffler. I agree, i could have gone for the buddy or fujitsubo full catback for the extra $300-400. I decided to go custom. Start off with muffler then slowly change the rest if required.

[LD_Mart]

$950 from Performance exhaust

what a joke...sorry but that is a bit extreme for a muffler...
even if it is remus...

[Shimian]

Some more pix of my new toy. Thinking of debadging everything except the H.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/Remus9.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/Remus11.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/Remus12.jpg

[asgr8]

Nice Shimian...


LOOKS GREAT ::D

[howy]

yeh... I think the remus grows on your though.

Kinda looks good from a distance :p

didn't get time to put these pics up before so i'll do it now, MTEC minibulbs:

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll2/h0wy/DSC001851.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll2/h0wy/DSC001871.jpg

[cracker]

oh nice...how many kw do those bulbs give?

[rk 86 wa]

is it just me or does the right remus muffler sit lower than the left?

[howy]

oh nice...how many kw do those bulbs give?

Well the package said I can make the civic go from 103kW to 189kW :)

and I can tell you right now that my civic is really that powerful now, hahaha

On another note, rk 86 wa you're right it does look like it's slanted.

right one lower than the left

[Shimian]

is it just me or does the right remus muffler sit lower than the left?

thats what i thought when i first saw it. But the guy showed me how the kit is not even, the gap curves inwards. He covered the gap up and showed me and yes it does look straight. Only way to be sure, is to use a spirit meter

[howy]

optical illusion :p

[Shimian]

optical illusion :p

lol yea. well i took his word after he showed me. But i will measure it tomorrow to make sure its level. If more than 2mm out, ill take it back :thumbdwn:

[howy]

lol yea. well i took his word after he showed me. But i will measure it tomorrow to make sure its level. If more than 2mm out, ill take it back :thumbdwn:

yeh, you've paid quite a bit for it so might as well get it done perfect :)

[warwick108]

uUmMm.. the bodykit is like a totally different color?.. =S.. nice exhaust tho.. its like 2 cannon balls.. lol..

[Shimian]

uUmMm.. the bodykit is like a totally different color?.. =S.. nice exhaust tho.. its like 2 cannon balls.. lol..


If u use camera, it will show different color. In real person, you will not be able to tell.
I just fell in love with those tips. Looks really big on the car.

[JaCe]

I just noticed the "Civic FD2" and the "Mugen FD2" on your profile Shimian.

[Shimian]

I just noticed the "Civic FD2" and the "Mugen FD2" on your profile Shimian.

Ahh lol. I went badge happy at one stage. Might get rid of everything and put a red H.

[xqwzit]

shimian.. you hear vtec? lol

[r-r-redEuro]

the lip kit is different colour. the lip is one shade lighter, even if you say camera, but its like THAT close.

[xqwzit]

lol shimian..
from someone that have seen his car in the past..
actually the rear lip's colour matches the rest of the car, only the rear bumper must have been resprayed or something
he told me he bought the car like that?! :)

[Shimian]

lol shimian..
from someone that have seen his car in the past..
actually the rear lip's colour matches the rest of the car, only the rear bumper must have been resprayed or something
he told me he bought the car like that?! :)

VTEC u can hear. but only rev'd it a few times.

yea rear bumper is different shade. no accident before I didnt bother to follow it up as i got a mech to check to see if it was damaged before. He said theres no sign of damage just paint slightly different.

[Brescia]

My Civic
MUGEN kitted, no front grille or rear wing

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/1415/n6515544185484318212au5.jpg

today i have purchased window visors

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/7737/n6515544185484277043xg9.jpg

and

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/3690/civicvti18og6.jpg

that is all :beer:

[cracker]

ownage....

[markCivicVti]

Well, here's my golf cart:

http://i28.tinypic.com/20zzjx1.jpg
The grille badge isn't permanently on... am still deciding whether I want the badge on the grille.


http://i30.tinypic.com/23ij71e.jpg

Car has full lip kit, grill and spoiler.

http://i25.tinypic.com/nlzh52.jpg

So what do you think? With or without the gril badge?

http://i32.tinypic.com/282p539.jpg


http://i31.tinypic.com/rbdv2w.jpg

Debadged trim - muhahahah

And one more:
http://i31.tinypic.com/11l7t3o.jpg

Next will most likely be a custom exhaust setup. Then eventually when the rubber starts wearing thin, some jdm rims. Was going to lower it, but am scraping a lot as is :P


And thats my golf cart so far. Let me know what you guys think about the mugen grill badge. I'll probbaly put it on... eventually.

Good old camera phone.

[Shimian]

two tone = FTW

It actually looks good debadged. Imagining the CIVIC one removed too. So tempted to remove my this weekend.

Regarding grille badge, i was thinking of putting a decepticon badge. Had a thought that it might look too ricey :cool:

[howy]

well since you got the spoiler badges on, might as well keep the grille one on.

kinda makes it look 'whole', otherwise take them all off.

yeh i might take my VTI off too, is it hard to debadge?

[rk 86 wa]

lol debage is easy. i did it with a hair dryer + some sowing thread

just heat up the badge until the glue gets soft, pull the thread along the underside of the badge, just use some adhesive remover on any glue chunks left

[howy]

lol debage is easy. i did it with a hair dryer + some sowing thread

just heat up the badge until the glue gets soft, pull the thread along the underside of the badge, just use some adhesive remover on any glue chunks left

ahh too easy.

Might get it done this weekend :)

[dmx]

wow, never knew exhausts were that much.
it's Remus mate, and also he bought in aussie, not in Asia.
price is double here ;)


Well, here's my golf cart:

And thats my golf cart so far. Let me know what you guys think about the mugen grill badge. I'll probbaly put it on... eventually.

Good old camera phone.
Mugen grille badge ? better u put in on. too plain without badge.


two tone = FTW

It actually looks good debadged. Imagining the CIVIC one removed too. So tempted to remove my this weekend.


leave the civic and mugen badge on, but take off the FD2 badge ...LOL

[Shimian]

ive decided to go without. And possibly a rear red H. Already too much chrome on exhaust. Dont want to have more chrome on car body :p

[dmx]

ive decided to go without. And possibly a rear red H. Already too much chrome on exhaust. Dont want to have more chrome on car body :p
:p i just want to chrome my whole window trim line, make it like euro

[danjoy25]

Regarding badges, Im thinking of putting an "R" beside my "VTI". Im thinking of cutting it out of the typer badges readily available http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87423 . What do you guys think? I recon VTI-R will look good and still keep the original badge. Any here in Sydney up for a FD cruise?

[Shimian]

youll enjoy the new badges for now. I stuck on "FD2" and "MUGEN" and now i think it looks too much. Even the H i think looks retarded.

[cracker]

yes sydney cruise!

[howy]

Yeh i'm up for a FD cruise :)

[xqwzit]

melb FD cruise? :P

[xqwzit]

what a joke...sorry but that is a bit extreme for a muffler...
even if it is remus...

so cheap sh*t like xforce is better?

[kazam]

lol no offence, i dont even own a FD but dont even try arguing that $950 is adequate for the price of a muffler. U will only continue to embarass the FD community, well known brands like fujitsubo, Buddyclub, N1, Mugen, 5Zigen just to name a few, can give u a FULL power PROVEN setup for like 400 more bucks, including full piping etc, not just a muffler, with what doesn't even seem to be axle back piping. sorry. but don't bother. thats the truth.

[danjoy25]

So what do we do to get an FD cruise happening in Sydney. LOL!

[xqwzit]

no offence at all
i know thats the truth, its exactly what i told him.
i wont spend it either.
but he likes the noise from remus since the start and thats what he likes.
so just let him be :)

[howy]

So what do we do to get an FD cruise happening in Sydney. LOL!

Not sure, but we need an organiser...

and I think maybe start a thread in the "Upcoming events" forum?

[Shimian]

ok to clarify.

I paid all up $930. This included the muffler, installation and mandrel bend stainless steel 2.25". Yes its expensive for a muffler, but i always loved the sound of a remus and also as mentioned, fell in love with the tips.
Its personal preference. Some people pay $100 off ebay for a cannon and some like me go for remus.

[musers]

im also up for FD syd cruise :P

yes and it all comes down to personal preferences in the end!
whatever satisfies you :thumbsup:

[sKy.xD]

:p i just want to chrome my whole window trim line, make it like euro

is that possible for the civic? ive never seen it tried before. I would love to chrome window my car as i also want the luxury car look dmx as you know :P.

[cracker]

my fd is faster then all ur fd's because i got stickers of naked girls on the side :)

[howy]

my fd is faster then all ur fd's because i got stickers of naked girls on the side :)

my pushbike will be faster than your fd coz it has a naked chick pushing it :p

[cracker]

ahhhhhhhhh ive got a frikin hardon!

[howy]

ahhhhhhhhh ive got a frikin hardon!

lol... we sooo didn't need to know that!

[cracker]

hahahahah dont worry...its all gone now......oh wait ive kinda got a semi now...okay ill stop being random.......on the topic of FD's my friends i am going to get sound deadening this monday as im sick of that ****ing rattle!

[funkdr]

hahahahah dont worry...its all gone now......oh wait ive kinda got a semi now...okay ill stop being random.......on the topic of FD's my friends i am going to get sound deadening this monday as im sick of that ****ing rattle!

Front doors and under rear seat done so far only getting it done as i have time

[cracker]

oh really what system do u have in ur car?

[funkdr]

oh really what system do u have in ur car?

Currently nothing still transfering from the old car but laying down the ground work till we have time to slot mine in

[howy]

huh? what kinda rattling?

do you know where it's from?

[cracker]

yes boot rattle cuz of subwoofer

[howy]

yes boot rattle cuz of subwoofer

ahhh ok. I've found that the speakers in the civic are good enough.

[inzpector]

i have stock headunit and speakers. 4x100w RMS amp to 12" sub + front speakers.
get a slight boot rattle but its not too offensive from outside the car. am yet to determine exactly where its coming from. seems to be in the boot, to the sides.
sound from inside the car is sweet, might get a dedicated amp for the sub and use the existing amp to power the stock speakers.

[kazam]

crackers boot rattle = somethign savage lol 1000rms duz that 2 yah

[dmx]

is that possible for the civic? ive never seen it tried before. I would love to chrome window my car as i also want the luxury car look dmx as you know :P.

yes it can, but need something to research first. i saw someone did to FD, but instead doing the whole window trim, he just did 3/4 up to mirror only which is i think so wierd.


im also up for FD syd cruise :P

yes and it all comes down to personal preferences in the end!
whatever satisfies you :thumbsup:
Finally it come to ozhonda, make it happen. sadly, i can't participate this time.
may be around the end of the year, i definitely would.:honda:

[LD_Mart]

my brother had 2x800 rms tarantulas off a 3500D amp and had no boot rattle just back windscreen moving up and down like it was going to break..

[Brescia]

Picking up a set of these for the FD tomorrow
http://www.buddyclub.com.au/2007/images/new_sf/yellow1.jpg
http://www.buddyclub.com.au/2007/images/new_sf/yellow4.jpg

[xqwzit]

in yellow?! black fd?

[jpwwong]

hey guys

i seen a post here showing a blogspot selling car stuff...anyone of u seen it? i cant seem to find it anymore :(

[Brescia]

Yellow, Black FD.
I was set on red from the start and didnt look twice at yellow,
but the more i think about it the more it grows on me,
so.. :thumbsup:

Will post when they are on the car

[edmbranch]

FD cruise in VIC too!

[cracker]

yeah my back window shakes too but im not fussed by that im just sick of that metalic rattling noise

[danjoy25]

Im also thinking of putting on subs as I regretted changing my rear speaker to a 6.5 3 way Sonys. The bass just disappeared.

Here goes nothing. I posted a new thread about the cruise.

[howy]

Im also thinking of putting on subs as I regretted changing my rear speaker to a 6.5 3 way Sonys. The bass just disappeared.

Here goes nothing. I posted a new thread about the cruise.

Nice work danjoy, i'll be going...

Hope it will be a decent turn out :)

[Brescia]

They didnt have black wheel nuts :zip:
Hopefully have them on the car over the weekend
http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/9386/aaje5.jpg

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/5789/img0007aagb2.jpg

[xqwzit]

^what size are the wheels?

[Brescia]

They are 16" and im getting 205/45 tyres
I still prefer a 16" wheel over 17"+,
personal preference i geuss

[xqwzit]

ic...pics asap brescia :)

[SaBReT00tH]

anyone know if there is any cheaper shock absorbers for the Honda Civic 2007 so one could put 19s or 20s on and not have a harsh crappy ride? Coilivers of 2 grand or so seem waaaay too expensive.

[danjoy25]

OEM will always give you the best ride quality. Im thinking of getting this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-08-HONDA-CIVIC-4DR-LX-EX-HFP-SPORT-SUSPENSION-KIT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33590QQihZ011QQitem Z320265806994QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Seller won't send to Australia, but lucky I have relos that can buy it and will ship it here.

[Brescia]

Not very happy..
the 45 tyre compared to the old 65 tyre hardly fills the gaurds up at all,
Its begging for springs but im not sure if i want a low car again..
plus the Mugen front lip is already having a hard time as it is :thumbdwn:

Driveway pictures
cars dirty

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6113/61836575xq5.jpg

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/496/67533877on2.jpg

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/3516/22885900qf5us2.jpg

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3259/31121352uq4.jpg

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/884/image000zw7.jpg

[markCivicVti]

Yeah, the mugen lip kit already 'lowers' the car enough... i have to be pretty careful as well.

Yeah 16" don't do a very good job do they... I was gonna go for 17"... but I might consider 18" now.

[danjoy25]

leave the car as it is as it looks good. When youre driving it will lower abit and will look perfect. Try gaining some weight and will look more lower. LOL!

Seriously, if you lower it you will lose the ride comfort and you will regret it. :)

[inzpector]

wow you have done a GREAT job at making a car look like it has remote control car wheels. the yellow stripe does NOTHING for black on black. Looks like motorbike wheels (actually even they are 17's) Oh well live and learn i suppose.

[xqwzit]

Tein SS fixes everything :)

[dmx]

Not very happy..
the 45 tyre compared to the old 65 tyre hardly fills the gaurds up at all,
Its begging for springs but im not sure if i want a low car again..
plus the Mugen front lip is already having a hard time as it is :thumbdwn:

Driveway pictures
cars dirty


even you put 20" rims, still WON"T fill the gap. with 17" u get 45 profile, 18 get 40, 20 get 30. overall diameter always exactly same as stock (15 with 65).that's why the gap stay the same.only lowered is the answer.



Seriously, if you lower it you will lose the ride comfort and you will regret it. :)
yupe. agree.:thumbsup:

[Brescia]

Thanks for the input. I will hold off on springs for a while and see what i want to do down the track..


Oh well live and learn i suppose.

Not the case, we share different opinions i have no regrets getting these wheels

[kazam]

LOL are they 12"? they look tiny as man, told u guys JDM isn't the look u should be goign for on these larger looking sedans...oh well, the rims wouldah looked bigger if they were 19's so then they wouldah apperaed to be 16's but yeh, each 2 their own...

[Brescia]

I dont want them to look bigger i just want a bit more tyre,
so yes each to thier own :thumbsup:

[xqwzit]

any more plans for it Brescia?

[Brescia]

Not at the moment,
replacing the standard speakers is on my list

Springs are a big maybe,
and i am still deciding wether i like the OEM Fog lights

[cracker]

wow that guy was so critical lol

[danjoy25]

mod for this weekend.

[howy]

mod for this weekend.

hmm, looks kinda squished...

maybe move the VTI to the left a bit more so you get more room?

personally I think the red badges and type r badges should be left out unless you actually have a type r engine or similar spec in the car.

but that's just me :)

[danjoy25]

I went to Bankstown today for lunch and while I was getting into my car a fully kitted sports pulled over and the driver asked if my car was a Type R. :eek::);) Must be an Ozhonda member pulling my leg.

[howy]

hahaha.

Well he should know that you can't get a Type R here anyway :p

[JaCe]

debadged yesterday yO. thanks to ny911 for 99% of the help with getting rid of the crap left behind.

[Shimian]

lol. I debadged everything today. Only left the H. May decide to go for red H later. Too much chrome after installing my new muffler. Looks nice and clean now.

[cracker]

i was thinking of removing the H

[Shimian]

i was thinking of removing the H

i want to remove the H, but dunno how to deal with the 2 holes.

[cracker]

YES! thats exactly my thought...

[edmbranch]

oh my! show some photos!

[Shimian]

dont have camera til next week :( But i think it looks so much sexier without them.

[edmbranch]

it would be, cause it's got a very clean look plus you've got the mugen kit + remus..

[Brescia]

http://ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93372

^updated pictures

[markCivicVti]

I need rims bad :( ... have the full mugen kit... but with hub caps .. makes me want to cry. I need someone to knife my tyres so I can justify getting bigger rims sooner. Having said that, NO i don't want my tyres actually slashed. I paid good money for them :P

[musers]

I need rims bad :( ... have the full mugen kit... but with hub caps .. makes me want to cry. I need someone to knife my tyres so I can justify getting bigger rims sooner. Having said that, NO i don't want my tyres actually slashed. I paid good money for them :P

LOL the whining! :p

[dmx]

Got my CF trim today. to be honest, the quality beyond my expectation. superb. like full replacement:thumbsup: you know my taste;)
will install next week and upload the photos.
still have a few left.

[Brescia]

No new mods over here, just whoring the car out

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/6756/62413548el4.jpg

[musers]

looks good man, have you lowered the car yet?

[howy]

No new mods over here, just whoring the car out

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/6756/62413548el4.jpg

The car actually looks pretty mean with the kit and the wheels :)

[Brescia]

Yeah pedders springs, 1inch and 3quarters (2 inches once the springs settle id say)
any lower and id have problems regarding insurance :thumbdwn:
I am very pleased with how it sits though.

Handling has improved and the ride is firmer; as you'd expect

Not enough to be uncomfortable, but my thoughts of uncomfortable may differ from the next guy.

Front lip is my only main concern really,
just have to get back into the old habit of doing the angles over certain driveways

The problem with the MUGEN front lip are the two "shark fin" looking bits poking out under it, these things hit everything in thier path.
though, as they do that they are getting shorter and shorter,
so the problem may just fix itself lol

[danjoy25]

say goodbye to your front lip.

What aftermarket wheelnuts do you guys recommend? I need something with a locknut as well and leaning towards black or gunmetal colour.

[kazam]

looks good now.

[danny_mart]

No new mods over here, just whoring the car out

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/6756/62413548el4.jpg

Havent Used this forum in ages, but i like it looks good...

[SaBReT00tH]

I agree. And mine has just crack so the front part is going to come off soon. The paint also cracked off!


Yeah pedders springs, 1inch and 3quarters (2 inches once the springs settle id say)
any lower and id have problems regarding insurance :thumbdwn:
I am very pleased with how it sits though.

Handling has improved and the ride is firmer; as you'd expect

Not enough to be uncomfortable, but my thoughts of uncomfortable may differ from the next guy.

Front lip is my only main concern really,
just have to get back into the old habit of doing the angles over certain driveways

The problem with the MUGEN front lip are the two "shark fin" looking bits poking out under it, these things hit everything in thier path.
though, as they do that they are getting shorter and shorter,
so the problem may just fix itself lol

[denot]

lol Danny_mart is back!!!

Oh and anyone suggest which one better the pedders spring or kings?

[markCivicVti]

I've heard nothing but bad comments regardingpedders springs and shocks. I've never tried 'em. Probably same crap as kings, but i think kings is normally cheaper.

[JaCe]

The problem with the MUGEN front lip are the two "shark fin" looking bits poking out under it, these things hit everything in thier path.
though, as they do that they are getting shorter and shorter,
so the problem may just fix itself lol

Mine are no longer there lols. I think on first day I scraped 50% of them off, and there was a "thread of plastic" hanging down!

[Brescia]

Just add rice!
identical to the OEM sticker the U.S Civics get, same dimensions etc..

Yeah i know, theres a tonne of earth all over the car

http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/9052/37953355xs3.jpg

http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/9282/70139469lg7.jpg

Btw it looks crooked in the first photo because the way the photo was taken.
I measured it up to assure myself this isnt the case, its dead straight, the door moulding below is on angle...

[markCivicVti]

lol, rice indeed. I'm not sure I want to advertise my car as only being SOHC... then they know for sure it ain't got vtec.

Fuel economy i-vtec for the win!

Well... atleast you ain't lying and putting i-vtec DOHC or turbo or type r stickers on :P

[Brescia]

thanks lol
everybody should know how economically awesome my car is..........................

[Shimian]

nice ride Brescia. Love rims with coloured outlines.

Heres a pic of my debadged FD except for the H.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/debadged.jpg

[danjoy25]

Since we are in the topic of badges. I've thought of a cheaper way to get an instant JDM look which might cost less than 10 bucks.

My plan is to go to a sign shop and buy a small amount of Red vinyl sticker, an A3 size would be suffiecient and putting it in between the "H" badges for that instant JDM look. Even a carbon fibre vinyl would look good as well. The rear badge is the easies to do as you only have to take off the badge and cut the Red vinyl sticker to size and put the badge back on.

The front, you need to take out the badge as well, but you need a tin piece of plate around 0.5mm thick cut to the same dimensions of the front badge border. You then cover it with the Red vinly sticker and place it in between the grille and the "H" badge.

[markCivicVti]

Thanks for posting that pic shimian, I already debadged the trim level badge and was eventually gonna remove the civic as well. Looks good, might get around to it sooner.

[Shimian]

Since we are in the topic of badges. I've thought of a cheaper way to get an instant JDM look which might cost less than 10 bucks.

My plan is to go to a sign shop and buy a small amount of Red vinyl sticker, an A3 size would be suffiecient and putting it in between the "H" badges for that instant JDM look. Even a carbon fibre vinyl would look good as well. The rear badge is the easies to do as you only have to take off the badge and cut the Red vinyl sticker to size and put the badge back on.

The front, you need to take out the badge as well, but you need a tin piece of plate around 0.5mm thick cut to the same dimensions of the front badge border. You then cover it with the Red vinly sticker and place it in between the grille and the "H" badge.

im thinking of just buying a rear RED H for like $65. Regarding the red stickers to go between the H badge, i have already done that to the steering wheel H. Not sure how good it will stay on if exterior.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/RedBadge2.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/RedBadge.jpg

[danjoy25]

Not sure how good it will stay on if exterior.




It should work as thats the type they use to make exterior signs for cars. I'll post pics when I get a chance to do mine. Can you let us know how you did you steering wheel emblem?

[Shimian]

mine was premade and bought from an auto shop in HK