Dedicated DA9 Q & A thread

[FR33K]

ive got access to these seats, if i had time i might try to fit my rails on, but that wont be for at least another 3 or 4 weeks !

and if they do.. might keep the seats in there..

but dont count on me to experiment coz knowing me i "wont be bothered"

[wkdteg]

ive got access to these seats, if i had time i might try to fit my rails on, but that wont be for at least another 3 or 4 weeks !

and if they do.. might keep the seats in there..

but dont count on me to experiment coz knowing me i "wont be bothered"

do it
LoL u know u want to.
make sum time n try em on, im not fussed bout the time... but itll make my life easier if i can just fit sum rails on2 the seats.

on another topic... i have access to a jdm DA6
wish it was manual, coz i would of taken the dash cluster first thing (oddly though, it only goes to 7k due to it having a Z16?... didnt know they came with them).
anyhoo... point of story is, how hard is it to instal the climate control unit? wat kinda work is involved?
any links... tuts etc..?
also... is there anythin else in those cars that are different from the AUDM models that i would b interested in?

[FR33K]

yeh thats a Dseries ZXi

thin side moldings?
folding mirrors?
arm rest maybe

cant really think of much else

[wkdteg]

oh yes! side moldings score!
cant remember if there was the armrest
the folding mirrors... ill have 2 take it when the electronic yeah?

[Jarkz]

Hey guys this just came to my attention...

Check this

www.innovativemounts.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=27

K series DA mounts... :D

[wkdteg]

Hey guys this just came to my attention...

Check this

www.innovativemounts.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=27

K series DA mounts... :D

great find! i read sum where they were working on them... but completely forgot bout it.

i hate u now for puttin ideas in my head :(

[A-man]

nice

i wouldnt worry bout doin that to factory mounts but
i sikaflexed mine and there sweet

[wkdteg]

wat u mean?

[Milly.JDM]

hey everyone just wonderin iv got a da9 with a b18a and just wonderin where everone got there engine mods cam gears? rods? like anything for it so hard to find?

[EKVTIR-T]

hey everyone just wonderin iv got a da9 with a b18a and just wonderin where everone got there engine mods cam gears? rods? like anything for it so hard to find?

America is your best bet.
They have the most support for the B18a however depending on what your after you can use certain parts from other b series engines.
Spending big on the B18a wont get you very far and your wallet will be alot lighter.
Just read up on the pros and cons of that motor and you will see what I mean.

[Jarkz]

great find! i read sum where they were working on them... but completely forgot bout it.

i hate u now for puttin ideas in my head :(

^ lol... I know the feeling, put it this way ive scraped the CRX project I was thinking of ;)

[Jarkz]

hey everyone just wonderin iv got a da9 with a b18a and just wonderin where everone got there engine mods cam gears? rods? like anything for it so hard to find?

TODA AU has "vtec Killer cams" for the b18a, might have the gears also.

Rods are easy to source, just depends on the quality/strength your after?

[Milly.JDM]

another qs where in NSW can i buy a catback 4 my da9 or anything close to it?

[Jarkz]

another qs where in NSW can i buy a catback 4 my da9 or anything close to it?

I would say custom with a muffler of your choice is your best.

That said I do believe Tanabe, OBX & Skunk2 make a c/back for the DA's.

Another option which I'm unsure of is a Modified CRX c/back.
I imagine you would have to extend the length of the after cat
pipe section, as well as measuring the muffler/exhaust section that
runs across the rear bar.

I'm keen to find out if this is possible, though I don't have access
to either car atm to see if a modified crx c/back would work.

Anyone out there with access to a DA9 & CRX that could kindly measure both
systems to see if this is possible???

[wkdteg]

^ lol... I know the feeling, put it this way ive scraped the CRX project I was thinking of ;)

LoL yeah ull probably get it done b4 me
i wont have funds for such a project till the end of the yr
gluck with it mate :thumbsup:

[Jarkz]

LoL yeah ull probably get it done b4 me
i wont have funds for such a project till the end of the yr
gluck with it mate :thumbsup:

Don't think i'll be finished b4 you mate.

Got no license or DA9 atm :o But it's helped me save $ towards this :)

G/L with your project too by the sounds of things :thumbsup:

[Jon_51]

another qs where in NSW can i buy a catback 4 my da9 or anything close to it?
you can get a hks one off ebay from the states, but shipping is a killer.
I have a custom pressed mild steel one with a stainless tip of my choice, that didn't cost an arm and a leg, and I'm pretty happy with it. but then again, I could've payed over twice that much, and had a full stainless madrel bent one with a cool name brand.
the aussie dollar wasn't quite as good when I bought though so maybe it's a more viable option now ... probably cheaper then a locally built custom mandrel bent one

[Samm928]

yoyo, i am gonna buy a b16a. not b16a2/1 or whatever i dunno, dont know much infomation about it. but its a good price and genuine 56,000kms. doesnt come iwth dizzy or anything just a complete engine. what else do i need to finish the setup onto my da9?

-dizzy
-gearbox
-wiring looms
-ecu
-obd0 to obd1 harness

anythign else? thanks.

[Jarkz]

All 89-93 DA9's have the same curb weight yeah?

According to the Redbook

the 89-91 weighs 1122KG & the 92-93 weighs 1112KG.

Is this true or just a typo on Redbook site?

[string]

I wouldn't believe Redbook or even the manual. Mine (89-91 chassis) weighed in at 1060kg with around 10L of fuel, spare tyre, no heater-box or air-con of any description. So ~1075kg might be a fair estimation with no fuel at all.

[Milly.JDM]

hey does anyone know where i can pick up a new lip for my da9? in NSW

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

yoyo, i am gonna buy a b16a. not b16a2/1 or whatever i dunno, dont know much infomation about it. but its a good price and genuine 56,000kms. doesnt come iwth dizzy or anything just a complete engine. what else do i need to finish the setup onto my da9?

-dizzy
-gearbox
-wiring looms
-ecu
-obd0 to obd1 harness

anythign else? thanks.

you dont need to change to obd1 harness. skip this by getting your ecu swapped or chipped. Only go obd1 if you are opening up the engine or adding forced induction eg turbo/nitrous.
I say all this from my own experience from an engine swap and not from what i have read of the internet.

[Jarkz]

hey does anyone know where i can pick up a new lip for my da9? in NSW

Have you got the early or late front bar?

[DA9B18C]

you dont need to change to obd1 harness. skip this by getting your ecu swapped or chipped. Only go obd1 if you are opening up the engine or adding forced induction eg turbo/nitrous.
I say all this from my own experience from an engine swap and not from what i have read of the internet.

i have same experience and would have to disagree, IMO. the obd1 is a easier ecu to tune and program then the obd0. there is much more flexability with the obd1.

also on that note, in no contrast of making a sale. honestly (i forgot i had it spare). i have a obd0-obd1 conversion harness. real cheap. pm me for more info.

[A-man]

if u look at the standard engine mounts they have holes around where it joins... (yes) u just fill them with sikaflex then leave them in the sun all day and put em in later... this in turn makes them solid rubber mounts like what u see on that website...

can u use the factory b18a dizzy on a b16a?... because b16a dizzys r bs expensive however i mite know where i can get a second hand one...

Otherwise on ebay try find a msd or even a aftermarket dizzy for a b16 i got a MSD coil and rotor cap to replace stock coil for 120 bucks delivered which is a good buy i think....

and wont the g/box be the same as a b18a (if its going in a da9?)

[string]

Yes you can but you'll have to grind off one of the attaching legs to make way for the VTEC solenoid.. Then you will still have to bolt it up with only one bolt. It didn't leak for me.

[Samm928]

i asked adrian from toda, he said i would probably require OBD1 as the OBD0 vtec ecu is hard to source. vtec wont kick in unless i get a OBD0 vtec ecu which is i think the CRX JDM 89-91 i think. which is hard to source.

engine mounts remain the same.
gearbox remains the same.
*ecu i gotta change from my knowledge.
dizzy has to be changed as its non vtec dizzy. aftermarket dizzys and stuff im not so sure about but i'll do my research tonight.

any else i might need to know ? if you can, point form please =)

[180sx]

i have a obd1 b16a dizzy without cap, pm me if u interest

[stocky]

if you still need the obd0 vtec ecu, let me know

can hook you up with a stock one or modded fully tuneable one


i asked adrian from toda, he said i would probably require OBD1 as the OBD0 vtec ecu is hard to source. vtec wont kick in unless i get a OBD0 vtec ecu which is i think the CRX JDM 89-91 i think. which is hard to source.

engine mounts remain the same.
gearbox remains the same.
*ecu i gotta change from my knowledge.
dizzy has to be changed as its non vtec dizzy. aftermarket dizzys and stuff im not so sure about but i'll do my research tonight.

any else i might need to know ? if you can, point form please =)

[Jarkz]

Seeming as the CD5 Accord lip fits the 89-91 front bar (with modifications).

I assume the a type R styled lip for a CD5 would fit the 92-93 front bars with no cutting etc.

(apart from the drilling/screwing side of things)

http://i11.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/d5/6f/efdb_1.JPG

Right or Wrong?

As there a heap cheaper to purchase than the DA9 Type R styled lip.

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

i have same experience and would have to disagree, IMO. the obd1 is a easier ecu to tune and program then the obd0. there is much more flexability with the obd1.

also on that note, in no contrast of making a sale. honestly (i forgot i had it spare). i have a obd0-obd1 conversion harness. real cheap. pm me for more info.

lol, you're not disagreeing about anything.
To run his b16 swap effectively he can stay obdo instead of obd1.
I was merly stating what can run his swap.
Besides both ecus need to be chipped or opened up to use them for ROM tuning anyways.

[DA9B18C]

lol, you're not disagreeing about anything.
To run his b16 swap effectively he can stay obdo instead of obd1.
I was merly stating what can run his swap.
Besides both ecus need to be chipped or opened up to use them for ROM tuning anyways.


fair enough, valid point. :cool:

[BeEasy]

I'm looking to upgrade my suspension soon. Might get some coilovers, any recommendations? Would EG front folk/coilovers setup be better?

i have these same wheels so i'm looking to get the same ride hight, i might need some negative camber?
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/nomuken1/DSC_0301.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/sinfulintegxsi/newrims2.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/sinfulintegxsi/newrims3.jpg

Any help?

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

I'm looking to upgrade my suspension soon. Might get some coilovers, any recommendations? Would EG front folk/coilovers setup be better?

i have these same wheels so i'm looking to get the same ride hight, i might need some negative camber?
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/nomuken1/DSC_0301.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/sinfulintegxsi/newrims2.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/sinfulintegxsi/newrims3.jpg

Any help?

lol due to the convex shape of the underside of our DA's (mainly caused by the exhaust) the ride height depicted is not street drivable, as the only place you could drive this height is on a track or a runway.

[string]

lol due to the convex shape of the underside of our DA's (mainly caused by the exhaust) the ride height depicted is not street drivable, as the only place you could drive this height is on a track or a runway.

You couldn't take that too the track. Insufficient suspension travel, unless you plan on cruising around at 60kph.

[Spoon DA9R]

You couldn't take that too the track. Insufficient suspension travel, unless you plan on cruising around at 60kph.

wot if the suspension is stiff and its not suppose for it to travel that much?

[Jarkz]

^ thats 1 hot DA.

[Jon_51]

if you tried to drive that da on the street your front lip wouldn't last a day.

[EKVTIR-T]

Some inspiration for us DA guys :thumbsup:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmkCoBe4DWA

[Spoon DA9R]

Some inspiration for us DA guys :thumbsup:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmkCoBe4DWA

i was send that to u the other day and to joey too...i miss that sound...reminds me of calder park asian cup 2 years ago haha

[A-man]

aw so thats what i look like driving around my neighbour hood :P

whats goin on guys... this threads dying in the ass i hope the da9s arent??

im puttin msd ignition on my teg soon

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

my cars only track/youtube appearance. last 5 sec of the clip last sbend of winton.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeJFZD3ZLL8
thanks to the guys at preludeaustralia

[A-man]

i relocated my battery today looks good ill get some pics later for u all

[Spoon DA9R]

oo nice..interested to see..how long did it take u? and amt of material needed?

btw...anyone interested in getting something like a DA squad together...???

[thescotty]

that be sweet, get all the DA9's together in each state for a photo and see what mods each others got:)

[A-man]

yeh if u want....


it took bout a day to do it but i was running backwards and forwards gettin grommets and shit...

i needed 2 terminals (prob only one if u wanted)
battery box
4m of battery cable
1m of earthing cable (it doesnt matter what it looks like u could use stock one if u like)
some grommets
and just crimp fittings and a few screws

[thescotty]

post a pic up of where u put it to give us a good idea

[Runt]

Hey Fellas

Just got my exhaust done...
High flo cat, mandrel bends, stainless steel 2 1/4", hks cannon and hot dog.

very very loud and very low, but im not too fussed... i think i like it..

My main drama with the car now is CVs both are stuffed, and the middle cv is making the whole car wobble like the wheels are gonna fall off!

any idea how much new cv would set me back?

[FR33K]

hahah go the cvs
i somehow manage to change mine at least once a year on average ! (car is actually jacked up now waiting for 2 news ones to go in !!)

i get them for $75 "reconditioned"

PM me for details and ill teach you a trick ;)

[sml-089]

teach us all a trick!

[A-man]

yeh hell yeh teach it to me its bs puttin em bak on

i got my last set for 40 bucks a side in WA though from super cheap

where u from young mate?


i need to replace mine.... im sorta ignoring it til i snap axles when its turbo :)


ill get pics soon

anyone done a fuel pump on a da9 with maybe perfer a warlboro upgrade fuel pump id love pics maybe some ideas be real good im going to do it tmrw thats all

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

you shouldnt be having any trouble with your CVs unless you are extreemly lowered.

[FR33K]

i am hehe
but i guess my problem occurs more frequently than others due to averaging 40k kms per year

[gumbs]

Anyone had their exhaust replaced with anything higher? Since I put 15/50/195s on my car it scrapes on everything and I really want to try and do something before I rip the thing off.

[sml-089]

anyone done a fuel pump on a da9 with maybe perfer a warlboro upgrade fuel pump id love pics maybe some ideas be real good im going to do it tmrw thats all

i heard fuel pump is sorta easy. use this link and scroll down to walbro fuel pump install http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43515&highlight=fuel+pump

[kikxz]

fuel pumps a bit of a pain becuase you have to jack the car up and is right under the car and you cant access it form the back seat so you have to go underneath and take it out from underneath and not let the fuel tip out or anything i changed mine a couple months back

[FR33K]

installing the fuel pump isnt the hard (annoying thing) its taking out your fuel tank and putting it back in...

[DA9B18C]

i relocated my battery today looks good ill get some pics later for u all

yeh i did mine too, makes the engine bay abit neater, i will post pics too ounce its clean


oo nice..interested to see..how long did it take u? and amt of material needed?

btw...anyone interested in getting something like a DA squad together...???

squad it up!!! hell yeh.

post some name ideas?
heres the easy ones, like al the rest,

a bit boring IMO

DAsquad/squaDA
DAcrew
honDA/DAhonda/DAhondaCrew
vicDA/DAvic
DAgen2/DAgenII

[A-man]

i like honDA lol


changed it in 2.5hrs last nite on the hoist piece of piss


im considering doing work on cars for other people.... if anyones interested..

[Spoon DA9R]

yeh i did mine too, makes the engine bay abit neater, i will post pics too ounce its clean



squad it up!!! hell yeh.

post some name ideas?
heres the easy ones, like al the rest,

a bit boring IMO

DAsquad/squaDA
DAcrew
honDA/DAhonda/DAhondaCrew
vicDA/DAvic
DAgen2/DAgenII

hahahaha

i like squaDA...
DAcrew is gd too, alex (if u guys remember him) was gonna design the logo and i could get it printed out...but he sold his DA....

any creative minded ppl out there gd at at doing the design..i know i suck at it...

[EKVTIR-T]

http://img701.mytextgraphics.com/photolava/2008/05/08/dacrew-4afs2rs3a.jpeg

http://img802.mytextgraphics.com/photolava/2008/05/08/dacrew2-4afs30y0h.jpeg

Adam,Joey did these quick ones mucking around.Its a start..

[wkdteg]

adam... bro i saw ur car on russel st couple hrs ago... omfg! looks hot in black!
good work man... luv it

[sml-089]

honDA ftw

[kikxz]

the logos are brilliant any more would be great the black on white text looks the cleanest

[DA9B18C]

http://img701.mytextgraphics.com/photolava/2008/05/08/dacrew-4afs2rs3a.jpeg

http://img802.mytextgraphics.com/photolava/2008/05/08/dacrew2-4afs30y0h.jpeg

Adam,Joey did these quick ones mucking around.Its a start..

awesome stuff, get some more and we can start a poll, have it last a couple of days, so the DA guys can vote, then print it up.

im willing to pay for my stickers!

[DA9B18C]

Rock on DAcrew!!!!!!

[EKVTIR-T]

I was just putting them up for you guys as a start.Not making stickers or anything.
Any of you can use photoshop or MS paint and play around with designs that you would like. :)

[Spoon DA9R]

awesome stuff, get some more and we can start a poll, have it last a couple of days, so the DA guys can vote, then print it up.

im willing to pay for my stickers!

HAHAH I REMMEBER THOSE!!! joey did them..last one was my idea...i like the last one better...i keep telling him the first one has too many sharp edges hahahahaha

[Spoon DA9R]

adam... bro i saw ur car on russel st couple hrs ago... omfg! looks hot in black!
good work man... luv it

haha thx..finished work was doing a bit of shopping...still much work need to be done

[Milly.JDM]

does anyone want to buy a da9? lowered king springs, b18a jap spec basic breathin mods and ecu,tints,sound system,black eneki rims,custom catback cannon style grey in colour.. PM me...

[wkdteg]

theres a for sale section mate...

[A-man]

where r u located?

whats been goin on

[Milly.JDM]

oh iv been over sea's i was in Japan for sports but yea bak to the land down under and bak to my da9..lol

[LaZaZaL89]

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/888/dacrewcopytl1.jpg
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8381/dacrewcopy2es2.jpg
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/9962/dacrewcopy3et4.jpg
lol, playing around in photoshop

[BeEasy]

cool, heres a quick one i did;

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/5848/daux9.png

[EKVTIR-T]

Nice man.Looks good.

[Spoon DA9R]

i can get that done...but won't have the black part...just the white and maybe the orange???? part

unless pay more then we can get it printed exactly like that...

[KLA80T]

hey guys! I hevent been here for a while... well I'm back becoz my car got smashed today!!! car accident flogged the rear of another car....yup! my angel eyes is gone! I need to ask the guys from sydney... where can I get cheap parts for my front quarter panels? wher is the best place to shop... passenger side fender, hood/bonet, radiator etc... everything that you see at the front! if you guys have spare parts that I can buy!!!! any suggestions will be great!

[A-man]

aftermarket.... is cheap as

those lights get with some tail lights off ebay in the us and sell the tail lights and make some costs back

and u can get a cheap body kit off kenji motorsports for 700 delivered to perth though so maybe cheaper for u

[A-man]

for all u turbo da9s out there i found where u can get coolers with outlet and inlet facing the same way to keep the a/c and p/s when u turbo charge ebay mustang intercooler or 350z intercooler and thatll b perfect ill show u when im done

[jezboi]

what does the jap writing say on the sticker?

[thescotty]

im guessing it says something along the lines of DA crew? or maybe honda?
just taking a stab :P

[LaZaZaL89]

for all u turbo da9s out there i found where u can get coolers with outlet and inlet facing the same way to keep the a/c and p/s when u turbo charge ebay mustang intercooler or 350z intercooler and thatll b perfect ill show u when im done

awesome, let us know when its done man... im considering boosting my b20...

[KLA80T]

Thanks A man! Im actually after like wrecking shops or aftermarket shops where i could start with the busted panels and internal organs...heheh the kit and light is the final touch i'd suppose... any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated! thanks guys!

[DA9B18C]

what does the jap writing say on the sticker?

x2


thats the sht ! sold ! thats the 1 !

get the price on complete print, and im sure everyone will be happy to pay.

[MDL30N]

hey guys! I hevent been here for a while... well I'm back becoz my car got smashed today!!! car accident flogged the rear of another car....yup! my angel eyes is gone! I need to ask the guys from sydney... where can I get cheap parts for my front quarter panels? wher is the best place to shop... passenger side fender, hood/bonet, radiator etc... everything that you see at the front! if you guys have spare parts that I can buy!!!! any suggestions will be great!

talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time...my civic got smashed aswell...same time same place as our fellow OH member KLA80T last night..

felix try these guys...
Jap world spares 02 9557 5055

[stocky]

for all u turbo da9s out there i found where u can get coolers with outlet and inlet facing the same way to keep the a/c and p/s when u turbo charge ebay mustang intercooler or 350z intercooler and thatll b perfect ill show u when im done

you can use an ic from a Falcon BA XR6T

[BeEasy]

im guessing it says something along the lines of DA crew? or maybe honda?
just taking a stab :P


yeah the Japanese writing says da crew.

[thescotty]

so i was right:)

[Spoon DA9R]

got a quote the sticker...coz of the 2 colors...will be $30 bucks....approx size is 10cmx20cm can choose color with white background.......


btw...2 nites ago..decided to play with the dash....changed to all RED LED...it was too dim....
then last nite....i took the filter off the stop of the dash that shines the light onto the needles to give it color....but it became too bright like this..and the aircon section is still too dim
it felt so stupid....
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e60/SpoonDA9R/DSC01377.jpg

then tonite...i thought...argh..just wanna make it look all bright and new...so changed the aircon to white...needle to white..put original filter back on but left the back of dash red...and
WAHLAR
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e60/SpoonDA9R/DSC01378.jpg

BUT now i have 1 problem...almost all bulbs on my cars are LEDs...interior...indicator...brake...parkers...ex cept HIDs....but coz of all that...and i think the car electric circuit design is old...whenever i press the brakes...the parker and interior dash will turn on with the brake light..hahaha...but its not bright..just very very dim....but noticable..very annoying...dunno how to fix..any electrician can gimme a hand on wot resistors i need? i tried calculating...totally forgotten about physics and don't understand it anymore....and jaycar don't wanna help me either...

[DA9jeff]

just double check your connections, if the leds work then the voltage is okay- but no led will cause the brakes to link to parks etc that is definately a bad conection.

[Spoon DA9R]

oic...funny thing is..when i have normal blubs for brake, inidcator and parkers...it doesn't happen..i tired it just to see..hahaha

[thescotty]

what does everyone think of a DA crew shirt or jumper or somethings? wouldnt be more then like 30 each? and with like each state on the back or name on the back or something?

[Spoon DA9R]

yo..anyone got wiring diagram for DA?

[EKVTIR-T]

yo..anyone got wiring diagram for DA?

Adam you can dl the workshop manual here.Here (http://www.spoonhonda.com/downloads.htm)
All the wiring diagram in it too.

[DA9B18C]

-Dash looks wicked Adam

we should get all the same color stickers. just like all the other group stickers.

[A-man]

dash looks good man

if u get it as a jumper coz its gettin cold u know :P

im up for one for sure....


BA XR6T coolers rnt designed well and look shithouse... ive already looked into it and because its a aussie car is expensive for parts...

[thescotty]

hoodys, theyd look mad..choose a colour get the logo and shit...

[Ashwee]

is there a write up possible for changing all the DA9 dash lights around like that? i know how to do most of it, but if i can get a guide telling me where screws are, bulb sizes (t5 and t10) needed and where, and this filter and such? would be good to know.

[prego]

how did you know when your fuel pump is on the way out?

atm when i hit above 4000rpm by tacho starts bouncing between 1000 and 8000 rpm but when i dont accelerate it drops to an accurate reading
it also backfires, misses and looses alot of power at or above this rev range

and if i hit the rev limiter or close to it my car will stall and will take 5-10 attempts to start it going again

[Spoon DA9R]

is there a write up possible for changing all the DA9 dash lights around like that? i know how to do most of it, but if i can get a guide telling me where screws are, bulb sizes (t5 and t10) needed and where, and this filter and such? would be good to know.

www.g2ic.com

they only have write up for dash...thing is there are bulbs that i doubt u can find (eg. the swtiches for the hazard and demister uses this extremely small bulb and i doubt any companies makes them.)

but for the dash...it uses both t5 and t10... if u go to auto barn, buy 1 pair of T10, then 1 set of 5x T5, thats all u need to change the dash and the aircon section.

there are 16 screws in total, i m too tired to undo mine to show u again, but if u cant find it on the g2ic forum let me know i'll take some simple pics to show u where the screws are

[A-man]

could it possibly be ur main fuel relay.... that mite explain the not starting again its coz ur relay gets hot and the contacts become weak and wont turn the fuel pump on....

mine does it...

mine does sorta the same thing on start up and when u drive round for the first few minutes it looses its response and takes a while to accelerate... i dont really no what it is.. any ideas

i changed my fuel pump (to a warlboro coz of the up coming upgrades) and didnt change the prob i think its related to that main relay... but there 120 bucks new.. ebay in us have them alot cheaper

[thescotty]

straight brace issues....i posted a thread but ill ask here...its pushen down against the engine and ive tryed spacers but the da doesnt have enough thred to do so....maybe shpould get money back and buy a different one ey

[DA9B18C]

wat one?brand?

we need to know these things

[thescotty]

a dude bought it in america, im guessing its for an acura integra...dont think it reall has a brand a guy said its pushing on the dash pot thing and said he removed it to fit his in does it doing anything if i remove it? have a look at my thread called "strut help or watever"

[prego]

hmn yeh but with mine you can not tell anything is wrong if you drive like a granny :S

[thescotty]

wat u mean u cant tell on urs....is urs liek mine pushen down on the enigne?

[prego]

i was talking to aman about my problem above spoon da9r's post

[thescotty]

lol whoops sorry mate

[Spoon DA9R]

here are a few pics of where u need to undo/find the screws:

2 screws here:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e60/SpoonDA9R/DSC01380.jpg

pull the plug off the switch and use a screw driver to pull out the cover, there are 2 screws under there:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e60/SpoonDA9R/DSC01381.jpg

pull both the plug out and use a small flathead screw driver or a blade would be better from the bottom to pull the whole face out, 2 screws in there:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e60/SpoonDA9R/DSC01385.jpg

use blade to peel this clip out..1 screw in there:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e60/SpoonDA9R/DSC01386.jpg

remove this panel and u'll find 2 screws under the cover on either side of the steering wheel:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e60/SpoonDA9R/DSC01387.jpg

finally u can choose to pull out each of this switches to unclip the wires at the back first coz they are very short at the back (just use a screw driver to peel it out from the bottom or u can undo them when u unclip the whole dash off:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e60/SpoonDA9R/DSC01388.jpg

careful of the airvents...be gentle or u'll snap the clips holding them onto the dash...specially the one on the right

after u take this plastic cover off...there is only 4 screws that is holding the dash which are right in front of ur eyes, but there are 3 cables u'll have to slide ur hand in to undo.

this is best i can do without taking my dash apart again...

[A-man]

very good write up im going to put it up on mywebsite and ill give u all a link when u have something new we can do it....

we can make it a dacrew site

[Spoon DA9R]

haha cool...any rep points for me lol...

anyway...do we have anymore contribution to the stickers design? if not we'll stick to that DACREW one...should i start organizing funds to get the stickers made?

so decided if we'll go with this?
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/5848/daux9.png

[thescotty]

how much would it be each to fund it?

[Spoon DA9R]

aprox $25-$30...not sure yet...i got my friend to try do a few design to see how it works...coz it'll 2 different color sticker over each other...gonna do a few trial to see how it looks..i'll post some photos...

[thescotty]

fair enough..sounds good

[LaZaZaL89]

Thats a heaps good right up Spoon... Im going to add some neons to my dash soon!...

And that sticker design is awesome too

[Spoon DA9R]

would u blind urself man with the neons on dash? lol

[LaZaZaL89]

Ooops, I mean shining onto the dash above the speedo... lol

[Spoon DA9R]

i have thought about that.but taht would make the dash too bring...its like when i took the this blue filter out, the whole dash glow in red..it was too much

[LaZaZaL89]

Damn, maybe a "weaker" neon might work?

[Spoon DA9R]

thing is if u put neon on the top of the dash to replace the 2 bulbs that shine from the top (its purpose its to provide light for the needles as the needles are kinda fluorecent white so refects forever color shines on it), its really hard to get the proper amt of light right. when i took filter off, it look cool for the first nite when the whole dash glowed, but 2nd nite..it became really annoying.

but give it a try...never know may turn out fine! shows us a pic after its done

[LaZaZaL89]

Yeah, my problem is, my 2 bulbs are dead, and I can barely see my needles at night :O... So im trying to come up with a decent looking solution... Ill try get a neon to stick in there and see how it turns out.

[Spoon DA9R]

just don't get any neon tubes loner than 18cm...or it won't fit

[LaZaZaL89]

Did you bother soldering the wiring btw?

[A-man]

what does the chinesey writing mean??

but i like it very good...

ill give u some rep.

[EKVTIR-T]

cool, heres a quick one i did;

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/5848/daux9.png

BeEasy designed the logo.He deserves any rep :thumbsup:

And the characters read DaCrew

[thescotty]

should look good on the cars, should get a meet with all DA's in each state and have a photoshoot!

[Spoon DA9R]

yes the rep goes to BeEasy plzzzzz ppl

and No soldering need for any wiring as i only replaced bulbs

[bradess]

A-man

i like this idea!

i would like to know how many b18c da9's are around? i have 1 and i know actionman does too. any one else?

or what other then the stock engines do people have in their da9?

i have a b16a :D

[Jarkz]

If only I had a scanner.....

I'd do a nice proper free hand tag/graff style da crew for ya's......

[EKVTIR-T]

If only I had a scanner.....

I'd do a nice proper free hand tag/graff style da crew for ya's......

Just do it on an A4 sheet and take a photo then upload.
At least people can get an idea..:thumbsup:

[Spoon DA9R]

yeah after u take the photo, just need someone with photoshop then can crop it out

[EKVTIR-T]

If it was in white vinyl on tinted glass that would look pretty sweet man.Nice

[Jarkz]

Thanks.... used to be into huge when I was younger (I'm still a big kid lol)

give me a day or so & i'll attempt a piece style 1 for ya's.

[EKVTIR-T]

Thanks.... used to be in the into huge when I was younger (I'm still a big kid lol)

give me a day or so & i'll attempt a piece style 1 for ya's.

Ye I kinda guessed ;)

Just remember it might be hard to make up if its too complex..

[Jarkz]

If it was in white vinyl on tinted glass that would look pretty sweet man.Nice

Here's a preview

http://i26.tinypic.com/k98e38.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/2rrqvf9.jpg

[Spoon DA9R]

look cool and stuff..but a little hard to read

[Jarkz]

^ Thats the hole point of graff.... I would attempt a piece, but if thats hard to read there's no point.

[thescotty]

there ment to be hard to read. looks good! keep em going:P

[Jarkz]

Is this style more reader friendly for yas'....

Negative ~

http://i30.tinypic.com/2djozfo.jpg

Original ~

http://i27.tinypic.com/mk95s2.jpg

[thescotty]

they look mad man

[Jarkz]

thanx... Haven't really done it in years... they look crap compared to when I used to be huge into it imo.

[thescotty]

the red one looks pritty nuts, would look good on my casr once its tinted as the cars black and tint will be ****en dark...would look good

[Jarkz]

it would best written in a black 50mm marker... but I don't have one...

[Spoon DA9R]

wow the 2nd design much better!

[EKVTIR-T]

maybe the same writing but just da crew without the arrow and the 9?
keep it simple and a bit clearer?

[thescotty]

but it doesnt have to be clear and simple it looks good with the arrow and 9:P

[EKVTIR-T]

but it doesnt have to be clear and simple it looks good with the arrow and 9:P

Ok no worries.:)

I just wont get one.All good.Majority rules :thumbsup:

[thescotty]

lol:P no im saying i liek (personal opinion) but im sure he can make with and without?

[Spoon DA9R]

hahaha OK...lets do this the proper way

I m getting the design make up tomorrow (SAT) email your design to me before 11am SAT ( thats when i m leaving my house to the mechanic shop) and i'll get them made up, then i'll post on photos up and every can vote. so all those other creative minds out there feel free to throw in ur designs!

plz email to adamwong@iinet.net.au

THX

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

hahaha OK...lets do this the proper way

I m getting the design make up tomorrow (SAT) email your design to me before 11am SAT ( thats when i m leaving my house to the mechanic shop) and i'll get them made up, then i'll post on photos up and every can vote. so all those other creative minds out there feel free to throw in ur designs!

plz email to adamwong@iinet.net.au

THX

did that front lower bar end up fitting, or still wouldnt clear?

[LaZaZaL89]

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/5972/dacrewok2.png

[Jarkz]

maybe the same writing but just da crew without the arrow and the 9?
keep it simple and a bit clearer?

I'll do another for ya's without the 9 & ->

Cbf tonight... I'm half pissed & about to go out... check back tomorrow with a new design for you fellow

da boyz......

[Jarkz]

My drunken attempt.

http://i28.tinypic.com/nzgm8i.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/e8mvmf.jpg

[thescotty]

pritty sweet for drunken

[LaZaZaL89]

oath lol

[Spoon DA9R]

did that front lower bar end up fitting, or still wouldnt clear?

didn't fit haha

[thescotty]

Do you think these for $425 with 85-95% tred is wearth it, there going on a black da lowered so im guessing the black and silver would look nice? anyone have any other opinions?http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk169/thescotty89/2211_1.jpg

[Jarkz]

^ Scotty wrong wheels imo for a DA9........

Price is nice but don't suit a DA9

[thescotty]

hmmmmm, well im getting them tonight, will take a pic of them for ya..just liek the two tone black and silver as my cars black :).....but yeh will show ya a pic once there own:)

i can allways take the tyres off as there new sell the rims and get different ones:)

[Spoon DA9R]

i like the black spokes..not the chrome part...

its all personal taste...its cheap so if u dun like them can always sell them again

[thescotty]

i could allways make it different ans spray the chrome? but then again they might look wierd then...

[Spoon DA9R]

finally got this part ready to be installed today...bloody over $300 just for this little piece of hub....sign...

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e60/SpoonDA9R/22052008030.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e60/SpoonDA9R/22052008032.jpg

[string]

Why so expensive? I hope it's OEM.

[Spoon DA9R]

it is..genuine from honda.....and its for a dc2r...

and since while the back was being worked on...i did this...mite do the back nxt week..when i could be stuffed
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e60/SpoonDA9R/DSC01395.jpg

[A-man]

looks sick man...

[thescotty]

Well i got the rims home squishy, 4 17's with 3 suit cases 2 girls and me plus shopping bags this arvo! And they look rather nice (although the car could lose another inch or so on its high as low isnt enough) but still the black and silver look nice....it aint liek chrome its just sorta silver ....looks rather good IMO (pic of them is on page 34 if u dont no wat im talken about) and for 400 with 95% tred BARGAIN!

[thescotty]

also what the rules with 17's on DA's....illegal i suppose? also wats the fine (unlesss i said they came with the car?)

[LaZaZaL89]

I know that anything over 2inches larger or smaller is illegal in NSW... Id assume it would be a similar law with Vicroads, but you never know :)

[FR33K]

on the topic of gauges... my rice gauges

cant see much.. shitty camera phone

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/FR33K/25052008.jpg

[Jarkz]

^ Shit there bright... looks good imo... do they illuminate white or green?

[LaZaZaL89]

ye they look frkn awesome dude

[FR33K]

theyre not really bright.. its the camera phone
plus you can dim them till they are switched off just like your normal lights
theres a switch for 2 colours, a greeny colour or a blue/white colour.. (that pic is blue)

[Jarkz]

Here's another seeming the others liked the this style, but without the 9 & arrow.

http://i31.tinypic.com/fmutr5.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/9rqfxs.jpg

Thats it for me... If someone wants any others done (anything) send us a PM.

I've kept all the other one's I've done... if some in melb wants them to

take to a sign writer etc to get them in sticker form just let me know.

[BeEasy]

nice work jarkz, i like your style.

[thescotty]

Took this pic with the phone so its not to great...but here are the wheels i put on the integra (yes i will get tinted windows to!), just seeing wat people think of them as 1 said they were the wrong looking ones for the car :P the car doesnt lok very low (only got low springs) but the slant its on makes it look a lil higher then it is.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk169/thescotty89/26052008003.jpg

i dont seem to think so, they aint looken to bad? you can really tell as the pic aint that great also the angle aint great but ahwell see what you think!

[wkdteg]

eww
i dont think they suit
but to each their own

[thescotty]

its the pic. and how close up the pic is...looks better in person

[prego]

i cant get a dizzy/coils to last more then a month so looking at an msd ignition set up

what will i need and approx. how much will it cost?

[thescotty]

american ebay, there like 80 buy now and wouldnt be that much posted.

[Spoon DA9R]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVNn2WqE3eo&feature=related

dun ask me how i stumble across this

[prego]

any where in australia apart from ebay?

[thescotty]

isnt msd an american brand?

[A-man]

i got mine for 90 bucks delivered msd ignition upgrade for external coil..

u will need a ballast resistor aswell its only a .8ohm resistor that u can get from a auto shop



on the wheels i like them very good

i dont think integras r really sort after im sure if u lied and said they came out stock with 15s u will b fine thats all im doing

[A-man]

yeh its american

[sangbui]

Hi, I'm new to this forum and thought i should post my question here.

I just bought a 1990 integra ls and i've been told by the seller that the gear box is stuffed and needs replacing. How much money am i looking at in order to replace an old gear box for this car? has anyone done this before?

any help would be great! thanks.

i'm planning to call hanny's performance for a quote tommorrow, i think they're my specialised local honda fixers ?

- also he said the two front CV's needed fixing, any idea on this?

sorry im not so car smart xD

[FR33K]

CV's are around $90 each to purchase

[sangbui]

cool thanks,

any ideas on the cost of replacing the gearbox?

[thescotty]

probz like 400$ maybe less maybe more... unless u get a good deal ay?

[sangbui]

ahh thanks,

i just called hanny's performance and i spoke to a guy named robert and he told me to replace a gear box would require him to find a second hand one costing($800) or get a newone($1200) and than to install it ($350) totalling around($1150 - $1550) i think this sounds a little pricey but i've never replaced a gear box before so i dont know.
He also told me the cv joints would cost $200 each.

so what do you guys think about the pricing? is it cheap too expensive? is there a better place to go? i'm located in sydney south west area around fairfield-cabramatta region.

thanks for your help!

[thescotty]

i think your being ripped off, get multiple quotes off different people, tehn wen u call up arouond u can say uve been qouted $XXX can you do better etc.. sounds abit much man.. 1200 for a gear box?

[A-man]

yeh id want a new one for that aswell :P

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

1200 for a gearbox and labour sounds about right.
average price for a b18a LS man gearbox is about $800 and that inc. changeover.

[thescotty]

a gearbox, thats such a rip

[Spoon DA9R]

Just wondering...are u guys serious about the sticker? i know i was gonna get them made up and see..but its gonna be the same as the pics so dun wanna waste my friends effort...

so as soon as we decide on the design i'll get it made straight away...if no more contributions i m just choose which ever one I like..LOL

[thescotty]

i wouldnt mind one, i just wouldnt mind seeing wat they look like on the car window! tinted and non tinted:P

[A-man]

ill have one for sure

maybe we should keep on topic of da9s though and chuck all the stickers on some other thing like a new thread for it or something...

just an idea

[154kjf]

Does anyone know where to get a new non-vtec rocker cover for a '90 da9 integra?

[thescotty]

ebay, wreckers, here

[A-man]

i dont have one but id like one to swap

we could get a slut rocker cover for people who wana paint theres we could do a exchange system



anyways i put my new rims on today... only drama now is it feels like a 4wd
http://aaron.iconiancds.com/pictures/Reddog/P1010151.jpg
http://aaron.iconiancds.com/pictures/Reddog/P1010152.jpg
http://aaron.iconiancds.com/pictures/Reddog/P1010153.jpg

[Edgeauto]

Does anyone know where to get a new non-vtec rocker cover for a '90 da9 integra?

I reakon i got a spare 1 from a B20, PM me an offer if your keen.

[thescotty]

pwah get that lowered! also re spray ur bonnet and boot :P but nice wheels!

[A-man]

yeh its a work in progress.. im going two tone from the windows up black...

i have a new hatch aswell with a little spoiler that the early 2nd gens had..

i have new tail lights and halo headlights and a body kit... its all time


i membered y i came bak on here (was to find some springs :P)



anyone wana go halves in this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-93-Acura-Integra-DA-PBR-Brake-PADS-BREMB0-ROTORS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a635Q7c39Q3 a1Q7c65Q3a12QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem1 90225275543QQitemZ190225275543


reason i ask is i have new front rotors and pads but i just want the rears...
otherwise i got brand new (been on for like 2 months front rotors (seen in pic) i duno if anyone would b interested in buyin them off me)

id perfer someone from perth but

[thescotty]

man i wouldnt mind buying the ebay ones myself if theres another set:P

[A-man]

yeh there is there on there all the time

there us but

[thescotty]

theres heaps for like 119 including postage, u recon there any good.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=280231371203&rd=1

[A-man]

at the end of the day its only a bit of steel u sandwich to stop

so i dnt think the rotors matter its more the pads to b concerned about

[wkdteg]

at the end of the day its only a bit of steel u sandwich to stop

so i dnt think the rotors matter its more the pads to b concerned about

not true... quality of the material of the rotors matters. how they react with heat etc... determines how they perform... or not

[A-man]

whats the difference in mild steel???

my rotors r mild steel the factory ones r... i dnt think anyone else makes them any different

[DA9B18C]

Just wondering...are u guys serious about the sticker? i know i was gonna get them made up and see..but its gonna be the same as the pics so dun wanna waste my friends effort...

so as soon as we decide on the design i'll get it made straight away...if no more contributions i m just choose which ever one I like..LOL

i love the design nd will take one as well, for sure! get it done and i will pay.

guarantee!

[A-man]

yeh i like it... is it posible to get them to match colours of the cars?

ie. burgandy and black, white and black, black and black LOL. etc.

[Spoon DA9R]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91734

here u go boys...

[A-man]

i put my msd ignition upgrade for external coil on...


very VERY easy job and took bout a hr coz i was piss farting around...

u dnt need a ballast resistor for it because the feed for it is already restricted...

plus if anyone needs one i got an internal coil spare now... i dont no what there worth but its there if anyone needs it

[sheppsz]

DA9 Here.

[EKVTIR-T]

DA9 Here.

Cool.Got a pic?
How long you had it?
Intro'd yourself yet?

[A-man]

lmao yeh short and sweet lmao

[thescotty]

my temprature gauge goes to cold after driving for awhile (say 20-30 minutes, with a lil high reving but not redlining) i had recently had a lil crash and had the front fixed this could have effected it...but when i start the car and drive it sits at normal temprature then goes down...i had a radiator put in to...

[EKVTIR-T]

my temprature gauge goes to cold after driving for awhile (say 20-30 minutes, with a lil high reving but not redlining) i had recently had a lil crash and had the front fixed this could have effected it...but when i start the car and drive it sits at normal temprature then goes down...i had a radiator put in to...

Usually when the gauge plays up its the thermostat.
Changed mine and the temp read fine again.

[A-man]

mite b the sender...

r u using water?

[thescotty]

if ur talking about water in the radiator, the repaires or dad put the coolant and water in (well atleast i hope he put water in..i an see coolant i the radiator and not sure if water is i to) and as far as the thermostat, how much was it?

[EKVTIR-T]

if ur talking about water in the radiator, the repaires or dad put the coolant and water in (well atleast i hope he put water in..i an see coolant i the radiator and not sure if water is i to) and as far as the thermostat, how much was it?

Forgot.
You can get ryco or other aftermarket brands but its best to stick with a genuine one from Honda.
I have the receipt somewhere.If I find it I'll let you know otherwise just give em a buzz and ask for a price.
Eastern Honda at Doncaster is 9856 1333
Ringwood Honda 9262 6666

[thescotty]

cheers mate will do that tomoz but in the mean time is there any way i can check to see if its not that before i waste money, there maybe something else just lil.

[EKVTIR-T]

cheers mate will do that tomoz but in the mean time is there any way i can check to see if its not that before i waste money, there maybe something else just lil.

You can test thermostats by putting them in hot water to see if they open.

[Jarkz]

Hey DA Boyz...

I have a CD5 lip for sale...

I'm not sure what $ there worth 2nd hand?

Any suggestions?

PM me with your offers...

I reckon they look the goods on a DA...

http://i31.tinypic.com/358c300.jpg

[Spoon DA9R]

wot looks gd! tempting me...

[wkdteg]

i reckon that actually looks pretty good on there

[thescotty]

pm sent about the bar jarkz!

[thescotty]

are these the 2 bolts i need to take out to get the thermostat out? or is there anything else i should know before doing so? cheers guys
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk169/thescotty89/05062008.jpg

[string]

The thermostat is on the lower radiator hose not upper - what you've circled is just the water outlet of the head. Unfortunately it's a lot more difficult to get to.

[thescotty]

no shit i located it, after i had lost all my coolant from that, i trial and errored (now im down a coolant bottle, and running water with not much coolant atm till i get another one:s) and yeh it seems hard to get a screw driver in to undo the bolts:s

[BeEasy]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91734

here u go boys...

would something like this be better?

http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/6443/94019480lr7.jpg

click here (http://www.zshare.net/download/1313661816fb4222/) for full size .psd version.

[A-man]

check to see if the thermastat isnt scored on the sides ... it could be getting stuck...

its usually pretty easy to inspect. also make sure u know what temp the thermastat is opening...

there usually 10 bucks from super cheap its a easy job ive done it recently

[thescotty]

is seems like a hard job getten the screw out because of its awkward position! but somehow ill get there, cheers dude

[A-man]

BOLT not screw.....

drain the coolant first... then take the frnt hose off and u mite b able to get to if a little easier...

[thescotty]

all my coolants gone anyways as i took that off thinking the thermostat was in there, i was wrong, so now its like 1/5 coolant and the rest water..but cheers for the advice..is that how u did it?

[wkdteg]

pretty sure A-men ment u should take out all fluid from the radiator n hoses so u can access the thermo. doesnt matter if its water n coolant

[A-man]

yeh thats what i meant

thanks for clarifying for me...

whats the verdict????

aw yeh btw

whos car was it that was hard to start sometimes and would just cut out sometimes and stuff??? did they fix the problem?

[prego]

that would be mine i think well im on another distrubutor/coils and my tacho is disconnected because my mechanics think its giving feedback to it causing it to skitz but my tacho and ecu have been all checked out outside of the car its running ok atm but its loud

running no mufflers with just a cat on a 2 1/4 system because the muffler was about to fall off so i got the hacksaw and cut it off

[thescotty]

i fixed the problem..the dickhead repair guy put to much coolant in, pratically no water just coolant...so thinking thats wat screwed the thermostat up, so i didnt have to replace it i just chuck alot of water in the radiator...cheers for helping

[DA9B18C]

hey, need some advice!

i have a toss up between:

Skunk2 PRO-S COIL OVER vs dc2r stock sussy, 5 lug conversion and rims

whats ure opinion? for street/track use.

[sml-089]

skunk2 arent that great imo. better off going koni yellow and ground controls. imo. can source cheap from US

[gumbs]

1200 for a gearbox and labour sounds about right.
average price for a b18a LS man gearbox is about $800 and that inc. changeover.

You serious? I bought both my tegs for 1k, each, as wrecks. 172k on the manual 140k on the auto. I'm yet to see a stock wreck go for over $1200. Surely you can pick up a decent condition manual for $400 or less.

Fitting I agree with, an front wheel drive box will be pricey.

[BeEasy]

where did you buy them as wrecks? auctions?

[A-man]

fwd g/boxs r easy to put in.... i did it and new clutch in a day
on a da9


so the thermastat was fuked because of to much coolant and not enough water???


so was it ur coil that was broke or ur dizzy?? (ignition module?)

the guy at work he used to work for a speed shop and hes done a heap of rally cars and he rekons use king springs. i dnt think skunk2 r that good imo either...

[sheppsz]

Ill take a pic soon its not too hot almost stock atm had it for a quite a few weeks now.

[thescotty]

im not complaning with my king springs, there very good...and yeh i dont think thats why it was screwed as the temprature sat on cold all the way home otnight, tomorrow it will be replaced!

[A-man]

whats the actual temp????

because its not good having an engine not run at operating temp... it could b the sender mite have a loose conection or something

sounds suspect i dnt understand how it will just make it drop

[thescotty]

well it sits a lil under half way normally....then all of the suden wen id be driving for a whill it will gradually fall all the way down to cold...then id stop and itd go up a lil for a while etc..ill get my mate to check it tomoz...wheres the sender anyways

[A-man]

just behind the frnt water housing

[gumbs]

where did you buy them as wrecks? auctions?

Yeh I bought them through pickles and fowles auctions. I think theres a grey DA9 with a rear hit in a melbourne auction soon. Google for their sites, their web pages are pretty good.


A fwd gearbox is not easy to remove in comparison to rwd. And remember a day is 8 hours of labour at $40 an hour thats $320 and good luck getting a mechanic for under $50 that knows his stuff most are 60 - 70 up here.