White teg joins the ranks - Hi !

[jforsta]

Hey Everyone!

Bought my late model 92 teg earlier this year for $5400 with 125,XXX km's on the clock from the original lady owner (god bless those lady owners) and I love her!!

Just thought I'd introduce myself as this site has been the best find ever! I'm no mechanic but OzHonda has inspired me to learn as much as I can about my teg as I can.

Since joining here as a member, and using the knowledge found on these pages I have...

- learnt how to reset my ECU
- learnt and performed a power steering flush (glad to have that red muck out of my system) and replaced with gen Honda fluids
- changed air filter
- gained a bucket load of knowledge on tire pressures, tire choices, suspension setups, exhaust systems, intake systems etc
- installing rear taillights

After reading all about power mods etc I resisted the temptation to throw some money at the I/H/E and decided to first get her running beautifully at stock. First service was at Honda dealership (I know I'm paying for the guy who greets you in the morning) who did the usual fluids etc plus I got the tappets done. Glad I did as they were too tight!!!

Anyhow then I figured probably best best was to even out all round performance/drivability so the next things I'm looking at are handling related...

Plans for my baby include:
- c-drives going on this week (quote $560 on the car @ 195/60/14)
- K&N panel filter in the mail ($95 delivered ! go the aussie dollar!!)
- Awaiting quote on Endless brake pads
- koni yellows/ GC quoted on from states for $999 US delivered (holding on these for cash flow)
- X-Force header and catback system quoted on $1000 on car (maybe save up a bit more for TODA quality header instead - the decisions the decisions!)
- Hondata s100 with tune
- replace rear bumper (maybe add lips kits)
- EK side skirts
- HD clutch and lightened flywheel (actually probably first power mod to go on)
- rob a bank (j/k) :P

Scarey thing is I was never really a "car guy" untill I found my teg and this site - damn you guys :P !

Anyhow I've attached some piccys (to avoid ban) and yes she has altezzas atm (cheers Vtegra for perfect easy transaction) but of course I kept the stockies just in case...

(altezzas are a whole different story and b4 u start yes I know they are prolly defectable although i have gone to measures to at least ensure the indicators flash amber - so far so good... oh and I bought these b4 i knew the definition of RICE lol)

Thanks for reading and THANkS for this awesome site !!
See ya round,
Joe

[T-onedc2]

Welcome mate, glad you get lots out the forum. You've really covered your ass on explaining your mods so no one should call you a ricer lol, that's funny.....
Nice low km car there, I love DA's with factory skirts and lips fitted all round (hint hint), not a fan of altezza but each to their own.
Good work :)

[vtegra]

welcome mate, plans sound good. nice lights ;)

but all these plans on modding the b18a... duno bout that.. like i said before make it vtec..

[e240]

Just thought I'd introduce myself as this site has been the best find ever! I'm no mechanic but OzHonda has inspired me to learn as much as I can about my teg as I can.
Joe

Hi Joe,

Really nice car - Hey, good mod plans given that you're new to modifications.
Try not to spend too much - Just do the routine servicing to keep the car in good running order.

I'd hold back on the Exhaust/Headers for now, definately will go with the tyres and suspension first.

Drive the car for a few thousand kays first and get to know the car before doing anything.

Good luck.

[kyobibi]

Welcome!

[xntrik]

shouldnt this be in the introduction section,

but hello~

[jforsta]

Oh yeah Intro section sounds like a good idea :) Feel free to move it Mods, thx :)

Btw got the c-drives on - yummy. I feel MUCH safer now putting power down. Grip is so much improved over whatever crap they had on for RWC.... now for that body roll...

On a side note my passenger power window hasn't worked since approx week 1 of ownership when it suddenly ceased functioning. Then last weekend as i was driving home on the freeway, cranking our the tunes I noticed the bass was shaking the shitoutta that window, which reminded me to get it fixed b4 summer hits for real. THEN to my complete surprise and gratitude the window started working again!!

I do believe House music fixed my car ! :P

[gumbs]

I know this is going to sound stupid but did you check the switch to disable the passengers side window.

[jforsta]

Hehe I'm a Newb but not that big a newb :)

I figure it must be a loose connection, or the glass slipping off the rails or some-much-thang... either way at least i know the motor for the window still works!

Thanks for the suggestion tho :)

[gumbs]

Haha just checking. I bump the switch every so often and I usually remember about it around the time I've got all the tools out and I'm about to start ripping off the door trim.

[aus91integra]

welcome.. c-drives are an awesome wet weather tyre too.. good choice..

[jforsta]

Thanks mate,

Yes, omg the traction is so much better than the crap the previous owner had on. Drove them in the rain the other day and it was blissfull... so confidence inspiring. Makes launching a little more fun too (naturally only up to the speed limit :P)

Replaced my brake pads last week with rb74's on front and some of their (Race Brakes) standard compounds on the back (at their recommendation - I think they didn't have rb74's to fit the rears on LS's). Man do these puppies feel nice. Cold braking feels about the same as stock but after a few intersections, as they start to warm up, they just bleed off speed so seamlessly. So far the major negatives I've read about the rb74 compound haven't surfaced - thats is I've got no braking squeal and very little dust. will keep an eye on rotor wear.


Next stop suspension upgrade - looking at either Koni yellow / GC combo or Tokico Illumina Kit. Can anyone here source me some Tokico's? I asked for a quote from a local supplier on the Koni's and his price on the front pair was almost as much as the set of 4 shipped form US!! Some people are making a killing on our strong dollar here in Aus.

She's coming together nicely and I'm glad I went drivability over power first.... although I wish the paychecks would come a bit quicker :)

So many dreams so little money lol

Oh question for those in the trade. Whats a standard hourly labour rate for mechanical work atm? Obviously it ranges depending on the places facilities/exp . Last place I got work done at was $88/hr, and they quoted me about $400 to put on suspension f I supplied it.... is this about right?

Cheers lads (and ladies :D )

[DA9B18C]

hey dude,
awesome, another DA!!!!!!
we will have to host a DA cruise soon!

look out everyone, DAclub are comming!!!!!!

[SiReal]

hmmm. DA9s are starting to grow on me more and more recently...

so well priced and alot for your money..

Reece, hows that DA of yours coming along? done that manual switchover yet?

[FR33K]

I'd DIY change the suspension.. its not that hard and you can use the cash to buy something else ;)

[blahZ]

i like the chrome tailinghts..!!

[DA9B18C]

hmmm. DA9s are starting to grow on me more and more recently...

so well priced and alot for your money..

Reece, hows that DA of yours coming along? done that manual switchover yet?

sorry to hijack, not intended.

the conversion is so close to done i can taste it. a couple bumps along the way but to me its all worth it.
i need to start a project thread for it.

rock on DA9's!!!!!!!

[JHMDA9]

Nice looking car you've got there :) I've always loved white :thumbsup:

[jforsta]

Update!

Had some Koni Yellows (15-20mm drop) installed recently and also attached some Civic EK side skirts!

Starting to take shape!

I'm running the Koni's with the stock springs and the handling is much improved. For anyone interested in going for a similar set up I can tell you that even on the softest setting all around, body roll and pitch is reduced significantly and the steering response when changing lanes, or accelerating feels much more solid.

With regards to what is the ideal damper setting for a good balance of driveability and comfort so far I have found:

Front: full 360 deg twist ( out of 540 deg max) Rear: 125 deg From softest = great feel, obviously a little less absorption of bigger bumps, but not uncomfortable. Good spirited driving setting :) At limit still has front end push

Front: 180 deg Rear: 45 deg From softest = good daily setting for to-ing and fro-ing to work. Good cruising setting :) Not tried at limit.

I've also read conflicting opinions regarding having fronts harder than rears. The installation tech suggested harder front to compensate for more weight, but another guy suggest harder rear to get the back end to follow more quickly.... a bit confusing but I have been changing gradually through the range and getting a feel for the cars characteristics after each adjustment.

LOL I spend more time twisting that little Koni knob than anything :P

Anyhow enjoy the new pics!

Next: DIY intake extension to behind front bar ! Bring on the holidays!!

Joe

[string]

I run stiffer in the rear. Having the rear settling after the front is not a good feeling to me.

[EKVTIR-T]

Yes,after you change the bias to stiffer in the rear you wont change it back.

[jforsta]

Oh? Good stuff I'll give it a go this weekend and let you know how it feels....


so whats the ratio for front to back stiffness ?

[string]

Try it out for yourself. Everyone has a different driving style, pick one that gives you turn-in that you like.

[jforsta]

Aye, that I have been - stiffer rear does feel good too. Interesting to hear others setups.

[jforsta]

UPDATE!

check it out

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84942

happy days :)

[claymore]

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