Dedicated DA9 Q & A thread

[Chriskoss]

talk to A-man

[A-man]

whats ur name man u might have to resign up. u need to post in the new members (u dont need to be activated) to get activated otherwise i cant see who needs activating

[Spoon DA9R]

One of you Da crew mods wanna approve my membership?

what user name did u use? if its "gumbs" i dont think u've registered properly as u r not on the list.

[gumbs]

It says "The specified username is currently inactive. If you have problems activating your account, please contact a board administrator."

when I try to log in and if reregister it tells me gumbs is taken.

[A-man]

sorry man uve now been activated

[Spoon DA9R]

sorry man uve now been activated

it was all aman's fault...

[A-man]

BS ;) you couldnt find him either

[Spoon DA9R]

thats coz YOU haven't authorize his account...only YOU could do it...LOL

[stevo716]

haha can u see the love at dacrew lol

[A-man]

its there spoon dont want his da9 anymore anyways ;)

[iggie]

hey guys

i was looking at putting some DC5R rims on my DA . But it only has a 4 stud wheel pattern..how much would a 5 stud conversion cost me?.. or is it possible to get them in 4 stud?..any help is appreciated.. ive attached a pic of what i did on photoshop

[Chriskoss]

Looks okay but not worth the trouble doing a 5 stud conversion IMO just for some rims

With the total cost added up, you could get a nice set of 4 stud mags like volk rays, enkei, work wheels etc.. all in 4 stud pattern

Just my opinion, good luck

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Looks okay but not worth the trouble doing a 5 stud conversion IMO just for some rims

Not forgetting Chris that a 5 stud conversion Carries Bigger and Better Brakes too.

[iggie]

if its gonna be expensive i wont bother..just thought id ask :)

thanks for the advice boys

[Chriskoss]

Not forgetting Chris that a 5 stud conversion Carries Bigger and Better Brakes too.

I know that but he didn't directly talk about wanting better braking power just change the stud pattern for the rims

And driving a da9.. IMO I think the stock brakes are powerful enough (assuming the stock engine is still in there) as long as they have good discs and pads on them..

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

I know that but he didn't directly talk about wanting better braking power just change the stud pattern for the rims

I know just trying to Justify his impulse purchase

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qodNkNFra3o/R60NFZ3NJJI/AAAAAAAAAmE/2nlbnBDOSeo/s320/mr+burns.jpg

[Spoon DA9R]

hey guys

i was looking at putting some DC5R rims on my DA . But it only has a 4 stud wheel pattern..how much would a 5 stud conversion cost me?.. or is it possible to get them in 4 stud?..any help is appreciated.. ive attached a pic of what i did on photoshop

haha yeah if u r only look to just put dc5r rims on it..not worth it...

i did it...too much hassle..lol

btw..melb DA boys..check the DA Crew forum for events!

[wahyu4ever]

hey guys

I was wondering what computer upgrade should i get a Hondata etc..

i want a good tune for a B18C2 which places should i go to for a good price?

Please dont give me directions to Toda.. ive heard shit things about them so im staying well clear

Thanks

[Chriskoss]

Epic spam alert :

Anybody have a spare DA bonnet? Wreckers want like 175 (unknown condition) just seeing any fellow forumers have one for sale I'd rather put the money into forumers hands

Cheers

[A-man]

is it obd1?

if so u can go for something not as common like crome neptune etc. or u can get a hondata depends what u wana do with it otherwise powerfc will work to

[wahyu4ever]

Epic spam alert :

Anybody have a spare DA bonnet? Wreckers want like 175 (unknown condition) just seeing any fellow forumers have one for sale I'd rather put the money into forumers hands

Cheers


Yeah i got a Da spare Bonnet!

it has a few dints though?

[wahyu4ever]

is it obd1?

if so u can go for something not as common like crome neptune etc. or u can get a hondata depends what u wana do with it otherwise powerfc will work to

Yeah its a OBD1 i want to tune it for track use & just drive it as a daily...

Do you go any suggestions for me places to go or how much?

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

You messaged AdapTronic? (the traders here)

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=123

Mate had his Turbo'd Civic tuned and they did a good job.

[DA9]

Im puting a B16A in my DA9 cos i really want a DA6 but its a hassel to import one i was in japan recently trying to find one very frustrating and wondering will the standard DA9 engine mounts be ok for the B16A

[Spoon DA9R]

if i recall correctly u need the front lower cross member from DA6..coz the engine mount of that is a little different...

[91type-r]

yes that is correct, i got a half cut of ada6 when i did my conversion and changed the front crossmember over. i am pretty sure the back one was the same as the b18a mount.

[DA9]

Thanks hey when u did your conversion was it a difficult process

[Ashwee]

If you're going to put a B16 in it, get the proper JDM b16 that came in the DA's if you can. Just my 2c.

[DA9]

Yeah im planning to but its going to involve another trip to japan to get the side moulding and mugen kit and engine ive already got the gauge cluster that goes in nxt week

[Spoon DA9R]

or look for an old/wrecked EF?

[酸菜炖肉]

standard da9 engine mount will not fit b16a.better off get a da6 front cut, everything bolt on,and youll get the nice jdm climate control and 8000rpm dash.

[Spoon DA9R]

9500rpm

but i would suggest stick with the audm aircon...the climate control sks..

me old one
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e60/SpoonDA9R/Spoon%20DA9R/DA9interior.jpg

[91type-r]

yer it was a bit as i had to change over the entire front harness to have everything plug and play. pulling the whole dash out and changing the gear over was the most time consuming.did it in a weekend with help from a mate. he did the mechanical part and i did the electricals.
note that the extractor flange that bolts to the exhaust is the oposite way to the da9. will need to change the cat if over if the bolts arent rusted on.

[Spoon DA9R]

my advise though..honestly..get b18c...the 1.6 is fun..but not quite enough

by the way...if u r new u probably havent heard of this www.dacrew-au.com

[DA9]

Ive heard of it but havnt checked it out i will though
I want the 1.6 after i drove A DA6 in japan

[酸菜炖肉]

9500rpm

but i would suggest stick with the audm aircon...the climate control sks..

me old one
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e60/SpoonDA9R/Spoon%20DA9R/DA9interior.jpg
what i mean is redline at 8000rpm instead of 7000.i dont really like the normal ac knob,thats why i swaped the whole thing over.

[Pezman]

i recently bought innovative engine mounts for my da. the transmission and the front mounts went in no problem but the side mount doesnt fit. its too long to line up with the old bolt holes and also the bushing is so wide it hardly fits in the bracket on the engine. has anyone had this problem? can i make it fit?

[A-man]

well u could cut it down but then it might not fit on the box coz u said it to long id contact innovative u might have the wrong mount.. its unlikely but its possible

[A-man]

i went for a ride in a b18cr 98 spec in a da9. it was not bad but i would get bored of it. i think the same for b16s there a heavier car then the eg. u prob wont really get much more from it then the b18a for all ur work.


ps. someone joined dacrew i fixed the new members so they can post (by posting not logged in) and they e-mailed me i replied but havent heard back can they please contact me i cant find ur user name

[stevo716]

i recently bought innovative engine mounts for my da. the transmission and the front mounts went in no problem but the side mount doesnt fit. its too long to line up with the old bolt holes and also the bushing is so wide it hardly fits in the bracket on the engine. has anyone had this problem? can i make it fit?

hey yeh i had a similar prob but the opposite for some reason the side engine mounts r diff
the replacement i got was too small so i just made some spacer, you could try chopping it or bursons sell the big one idk why there diff, mines a series 2

[string]

The passenger side engine mount is different between the 90-91 and 92-93 models - perhaps this was a factor?

I've got a set of Innovative mounts but I'm yet to even test fit them - here's to hoping they work out.

[Pezman]

The passenger side engine mount is different between the 90-91 and 92-93 models - perhaps this was a factor?

I've got a set of Innovative mounts but I'm yet to even test fit them - here's to hoping they work out.

ive got an 89 da and i bought the mounts for 90-91 ls. they should still be the same series?
plus its only about 5mm too long but it just doesnt line up. maybe i could redrill the mount but im kinda peed cos it doesnt fit in the first place

[stevo716]

yeh i got a 1992, however that was the mount that was under the 1992 one so yeh

[Ashwee]

The every day b16s just don't have enough guts, if you get the proper DA b16 then its okay, or the uber rare ones that came with 125k, otherwise just stick to B18.

[Jon_51]

b20 or h22a is the only swap that makes much sense

[wahyu4ever]

b20 or h22a is the only swap that makes much sense


Go for H22a would be better but depends on what you want to do with it..

Although the Da9 was mainly suited to fit any B-Series engine. Well the h22a would be good but I have not seen anyone or heard anyone slammed a K-Series on Da9 yet :cool:

[wkdteg]

Go for H22a would be better but depends on what you want to do with it..

Although the Da9 was mainly suited to fit any B-Series engine. Well the h22a would be good but I have not seen anyone or heard anyone slammed a K-Series on Da9 yet :cool:

not in australia. but...
http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=1720666&highlight=DA6
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/FrescoGreenEG6/DA6%20XSi/FrontView.jpg

[mooshie]

^ That is a right hand drive too....

and another one-
http://www.g2ic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197406&highlight=k20a

[Spoon DA9R]

that'll set u back almost 10k....just seems like kinda a waste of money...lol

[Ashwee]

I was going to H swap mine, it'd be sweet, I can sense it would be a difficult but rewarding project. I'm just going boost.

[Jon_51]

not in australia. but...
http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=1720666&highlight=DA6
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/FrescoGreenEG6/DA6%20XSi/FrontView.jpg

he ended up selling that pretty cheap didn't he?
I would've loved to have rebirthed that here. lol

[wahyu4ever]

not in australia. but...
http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=1720666&highlight=DA6
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v498/FrescoGreenEG6/DA6%20XSi/FrontView.jpg


Ohh OMG!!

This is one SEXY Da9!!

HANDS DOWN...:cool:

[lo0se3r]

if you love your da that much why not K, but i would stick to a b18 or turbo, h22 just doesnt do it for me, not enough power for the liters and the weight you put on the front

[Chriskoss]

I agree... bost that B18.. not worth the effort for such ship-anchorage at the front, it'd handle like a 4wd

[stocky]

I have personal experience with a b16a turbo, allmotor b18c, allmotor h22 and hands down the h22 n/a was best.

You need first hand experience before you make such calls

Saying that, I have no idea about k20 or k24's just yet

[wahyu4ever]

I have personal experience with a b16a turbo, allmotor b18c, allmotor h22 and hands down the h22 n/a was best.

You need first hand experience before you make such calls

Saying that, I have no idea about k20 or k24's just yet


Yeah K-Series would be good but could only afford a B18c setup atm :o

[Jon_51]

h22 doesn't weigh much more then a b-series motor.
calling it a ship anchor is a bit overboard.

[Chriskoss]

I stand by my metaphor :P hhahhaa

[DA9]

Im leaving for Japan in 3 weeks 2 look for my Gen3 B16a and get wheels for the DA

[Chriskoss]

Wow thats dedication, flying over to the mother land to look for jdm parts ahha
Good luck and safe travels

[stocky]

The h22 block+gb weighs 16kg more than an equivalent b16 block+gb (source: honda-tech).

A turbo with manifold and associated gear will weigh almost 16kg, especially with a cast iron manifold. What's worse is that all of this weight is placed further in front of the front axles in comparison to a H swap.

Now you go and boost your b18 and be outhandled by a boat anchor.

[stevo716]

hey guys, big prob with car well basicly it doesnt idle, it just drops and stalls, pretty sure thats the iac valve has died, however the main problem being is that its lost all power, if u floor it, it just accelerates rele rele slowly and makes a loud air noise, sort of like the fuel was cut off any idea which valve was doing this, i reset the ecu made no diff, ill do an error check on the ecu tomorrow see what comes out, just seeing what you guys think

Thanks

[Chriskoss]

The h22 block+gb weighs 16kg more than an equivalent b16 block+gb (source: honda-tech).

A turbo with manifold and associated gear will weigh almost 16kg, especially with a cast iron manifold. What's worse is that all of this weight is placed further in front of the front axles in comparison to a H swap.

Now you go and boost your b18 and be outhandled by a boat anchor.

dnt_cry

was actually just a joke but yeah, cool story bro

[Runt]

hey fellaz
had a problem for the first time with my da saturday.

Went to start it, just kept cranking over but wouldnt fire up, checked all the ignition leads n dizzy, tried again same thing, this time i went over made sure most wiring connections were clipped in properly, tried again, fired up for a split second then died, moved a few things round cranked it no fire, left it for a minute or two whilst praying it wasnt the fuel pump, cranked it again... fired up n stayed on.

later that day happened again at the servo, but this time after the same routine was followed after like 2 crank attempts, nothing, turn the key, nothing. okay that had me totally stumped, battery and starter are fine, they didnt tick like when you try too much and drain the battery, reds were on strong too, called my mechanic mate down, he checked it out, checked a relay for the alarm, tried to start it, fired up first go, asked him what he did and he swears he didnt touch anything, no problem since knock on wood...
any ideas? anybody had similar problems...

[Chriskoss]

Happened to me once, just misfiring. If it happens again, check for oil or water on/near your spark plugs, also check the dizzy with a multimetre, maybe the ignition coil is on its way out, normally if its going it will struggle to start and die randomly while running

[Runt]

ahhh k will keep an eye on that...
cheers

[gumbs]

Is it after you start it cold drive it for a short period and stop and then it won't start again? I'm 99% certain its the main fuel relay, its the most common problem in Da's. They were badly soldered so you can either replace it, or pull it out and just resolder the connections, Google it and you should be able to find a picture showing where it is and what the badly soldered connections look like.

[Jon_51]

+1 main relay. 99% definate
google a diy fix it yourself with a bit of flux and solder.
or i think you can get a new relay from honda for like $130ish.
the way you can tell is that you won't hear the fuel pump prime and that yellow light on your dash will stay on. fix it before it strands you somewhere. it will get worse with summer coming on too.

[gumbs]

The yellow light won't always stay on.

[Ashwee]

Main relays are notorious for blowing in our car. Check your connections.

[Jon_51]

The yellow light won't always stay on.
:o ah fair enough. when mine went thats how I knew it wouldn't start no matter how much you cranked it.

[slimx]

Anyone got a spare Front Strut (the one that sits on the engine)?

It seems myn doesnt have it.. do DA9's even have them?

[Spoon DA9R]

any melb da here free this sat?

[Chriskoss]

Anyone got a spare Front Strut (the one that sits on the engine)?

It seems myn doesnt have it.. do DA9's even have them?

Stock, no. But front strut bars from EG-DC-EK will fit, I got the Ultra-racing strutbar for 250. I have another aftermarket aluminium one for 50 bucks if your interested, PM me and ill send you pix

[slimx]

pm sent

[Ashwee]

i got an EG one and it doesn't fit properly.. blows.

[Chriskoss]

Some do some don't.. myne does

[stevo716]

hey whats the biggest throttle body to put onto our b18a, i need to replace mine, so yeh thought might upgrade when im at it

[Ashwee]

I can put mine on, but it makes the car vibrate like CRAZY to the point that it only lasted 2 days on the car. It touches on the idle control dashpot.

[Runt]

Hey

Im curious about coilovers, Do i just order a set for a dc2r or do we need something else?

Ive got a set of Dc2r lca on standby just incase.

[string]

You will need the front shock forks from any DC2/4/EG (in addition to the DC2R rear LCAs).

[mooshie]

hey whats the biggest throttle body to put onto our b18a, i need to replace mine, so yeh thought might upgrade when im at it
you can go up to about 70mm if you have a big turbo etc.
If you have no other mods or are not looking at tuning etc then you may as well just stay standard. why do you need to replace it?

[stevo716]

you can go up to about 70mm if you have a big turbo etc.
If you have no other mods or are not looking at tuning etc then you may as well just stay standard. why do you need to replace it?
base idle adjust has seized up and its throwing errors, so thought id get a bigger one too, ive got a extractors and advanced cam gears atm, whats the biggest advantage i could get, im not looking to go turbo, however i may look into new ecu and stuff

[1990B18A]

hi guys um blew up my b18b in my da9 now looking 4 a another b18 A or B. but am also looking into b20 conversion any one no of this done ?

[Spoon DA9R]

but if u change to b20 u'll have to change ur userID...hahha

not sure about b20 but i dont think it'll be much harder than b16a, b18c, b18b, h22a, i've known some DA owners in the past that has done all those...except i never met one with b20..interesting

[Ashwee]

I'd go B20 bottom end + a vtec head, to get the most out of the motor, which it sounds like the kind of thing you're into :P

[A-man]

but if u go non vtec for a quick upgrade no mods just bolt the head on

[Spoon DA9R]

how about...b20 bottom...b18a or b head...would that work? will be cheap...and better than b18a?

now we are just making sht up

[A-man]

what u mean makin sht up? thats what id do to my car

its quick and easy not to mention cheap. with benefits of bigger displacement

[string]

It's quicker, easier and cheaper to to stick with the B20 head.

[mooshie]

Just bolt in the B20 and you can upgrade the head later if you want to.
shouldnt cost much more than just putting in a replacement B18.

[string]

My point was that a B18A/B head isn't an upgrade.

[A-man]

sorry i wasnt explaining myself i mean use the stock b20 and then put the b18a manifold and exhaust on it, because the cams r better on the b20 aswell

[slimx]

Hey guys just curious for our Integra's DA9's, im trying to buy some Xenon globes off ebay but they keep asking WHAT KIND of globe and .. im not sure how to tell?

Does anyone know like what its called.. the actual name of the globe? (model or whatever..)

[Ashwee]

Stock globes are H4H, retarded size.

[wahyu4ever]

Dude

If you want abit of power this is what i would do, just keep your b18 bottom if its not blown yet and just find a B16a Vtec head. Slap them together trust me on this one the thing will scream!! but might need someone to work on your oil lines to make it work

ive seen this done its cheaper if you do it right, Plus you dont need to change your vin on your car.

+1:thumbsup:

on the other hand the standard B20 off CRV compared to B18 really not much difference

[A-man]

what bout the saying of theres no replacement for displacement.

[string]

Similar peak power (i.e. the torque drops off earlier with the B20) but I bet the extra torque of the 2L kicks arse for driving around town. I'll let you all know the difference in a couple of weeks when I finish my B20VTEC with B16 gearbox.

[wahyu4ever]

Similar peak power (i.e. the torque drops off earlier with the B20) but I bet the extra torque of the 2L kicks arse for driving around town. I'll let you all know the difference in a couple of weeks when I finish my B20VTEC with B16 gearbox.

Frankenstein Mod ->> Nice

btw are you going to fully rebuild the motor because its only worth doing if you do it that way. its just ive seen them done before but smoked not long after!

[string]

Stock block, stock B16 head with GSR cams. I had the head, oil lines and studs from an old LS/VTEC so it was only a $500 investment to bump up to 2L. The primary interest is the extra torque from the 2L block, combined with the extra torque from the shorter 2-5 gears of the B16 box. At Wakefield I feel like I need a little more oomph going up the hill from turn 2, and especially after the fish-hook.

Now I've spent many times more than the $500 on the gearbox, oem pumps, seals, gaskets, LSD and all the good stuff so you might ask, why not spend another $500 on some high compression pistons? Well outright power is not my concern - overall reliability and ease of tuning is. You've driven a stock B18A - it doesn't need much extra to push it from the "almost" to the "fun" category.

I'm not worried about 'smoking' anything - setting the rev limit in the low 7000rpm range, depending on how it feels falling back.

You can try to argue that it's not worth it, but then the onus is on you to provide a cheaper way to get more power. Rough (and very conservative) estimations yield an increase of 25% in area under the curve from rev-limiter to the fallback rpm in each gear - should be worth a good few seconds at Wakefield, and hopefully a lot more fun.

[Spoon DA9R]

That is a very good combination! i like it! nice work

[DA9]

Hey guys i need sum help my mechanic said that im gona need 2 replace my injectors and was wondering besides jst getting replacements wat options do i hav in the way of upgrading im also considering a new Fuel rail

[iggie]

hey guys

my mechanic said that i have to replace my headlight..i have the halo or angel eye head lights..how much would a original pair of head lights set me back?..your help is appreciated

cheers

[A-man]

in wa there like 220 a pair there getting quite rare coz honda dont make them anymore

[Ashwee]

Replace the headlights or just a globe? Why do you need to replace the whole housing?

[iggie]

replace the whole head light..he's a family friend and he said there stuffed.. and have really dodgey wiring and cheaply made..he didnt say what was wrong exactly but on my drivers head light the bulb has actually came loose and its dangeling there (it pisses me off when driving at night)..and the right light has gone out but the blub is fine..so i was just thinking of replacing the whole headlight all together..

[Ashwee]

Fair enough then. I'd just try a few wreckers then. Theres a few DA's at Pick A Part in Campbelfield if that helps.

[Chriskoss]

P.S if you cant find some good OEM ones, ebay have some nice aftermarket ones, like the black JDM style ones with amber corners and stuff, should set you back around 220 bucks or so
good luck
I have a pair of OEM ones from my da as Im using crystal ones, however keeping onto them incase something happens to the cheapy crystal ones, its always a good idea to keep oem parts

[iggie]

yea im just gonna have a look at some wreckers in adelaide..i know of a couple..if worst comes 2 worse ill have to go interstate or ebay..thanks for your help

[Chriskoss]

yea im just gonna have a look at some wreckers in adelaide..i know of a couple..if worst comes 2 worse ill have to go interstate or ebay..thanks for your help

judging from your DP, looks like you have same headlights as me

question if you dont mind - on low beam, are the only globes that are on are the parkers and the globes closest 2 the parkers on the outside?

cause for some reason, dont know if its just how it is, thats what its like with me, and theres barely any light, and it shines more downwards.

So with the highbeam, the globes closest to the inner corners and also the other globes next to them are on(theres 2 globes in the middle for mine), which produces good light, but not sure if I wired it wrong

edit : attached a pic if it helps, I appreciate you looking

cheers

[slimx]

For me .. only my back lights are on in parkers.. no lights in the front..
But i looked closesly at the headlgiht and it seems there is a tiny hole for an extra parker light on the front light but its covered up..

I think cause on the other headlight the airbox + battery covers that area of the headlight.. so its practicly impossible to get to.. ?

Maybe its just my DA9 dno bout the others..

(by parker .. i mean like when u ... just turn the lights switch once.. not twice like we do to activate the headlights..)

[Chriskoss]

Yeah I get what your saying

What about 2 clicks (all the way) for normal low beam not high beam, is there only 1 globe on with that (circled in red in the pic)

Just seeing when yours was working, if it is the same as mine, cuz theres not much light for night time

[slimx]

just checked now yep exactly as yours is mate. Low beam is the same thing u circled.. and its not that much light although it is bright than a fair bit of cars.

[Chriskoss]

Thanks for comfirming mate, may have thought I wired it wrong

I've ordered some hyper blue globes from the US, hopefully should get some more light from them

thanks again buddy! good luck finding some new lights

[slimx]

yeh i bought some blue globes recently from ebay, came out wrong now i sent it back jst waiting for them to send the right one.

[iggie]

judging from your DP, looks like you have same headlights as me

question if you dont mind - on low beam, are the only globes that are on are the parkers and the globes closest 2 the parkers on the outside?

cause for some reason, dont know if its just how it is, thats what its like with me, and theres barely any light, and it shines more downwards.

So with the highbeam, the globes closest to the inner corners and also the other globes next to them are on(theres 2 globes in the middle for mine), which produces good light, but not sure if I wired it wrong

edit : attached a pic if it helps, I appreciate you looking

cheers

my headlights are the same as your decription..on low beam theres hardly any light which is pointed downwards like u said..so i drive with my high beams when i can..although saying that with my high beam the globes closest to the inner corners are on but only one globe next to them is lit..

ive also attached pics if it helps..

[Chriskoss]

Thanks so much iggie, helps alot
Yeah mine are the same, and yeah on lowbeam hardly any light and points downwards, really not good night freeway driving cant see more than 3m infront of me
Hopefully new globes will do the trick, otherwise will just put my new globes in the OEM ones and put them back in
I guess these OEM lights are just for looks and not for useability lol

edit : now that ive looked at my lights when i turn the highbeams on, the lowbeams go off, how wierd is that. I was confused how to wire it cuz there was 2 red wires 1 black pretty odd must of mixed then around but meh

[iggie]

Thanks so much iggie, helps alot
Yeah mine are the same, and yeah on lowbeam hardly any light and points downwards, really not good night freeway driving cant see more than 3m infront of me
Hopefully new globes will do the trick, otherwise will just put my new globes in the OEM ones and put them back in
I guess these OEM lights are just for looks and not for useability lol

edit : now that ive looked at my lights when i turn the highbeams on, the lowbeams go off, how wierd is that. I was confused how to wire it cuz there was 2 red wires 1 black pretty odd must of mixed then around but meh

no worries, anytime:thumbsup:..yeh i noticed..the lights are wierd..yeh i was confused bout the wiring to coz i wanted to wire them differently n have blue parkers but i thought that i shouldnt touch it incase i screw something up.. are there any other DA9's in adelaide?

[tseesinngwailo]

I think the AUs Integras (the DA at least) are wired to turn off the lowbeam and make the middle highbeams come on.
I noticed this after I converted my car to B16A using a JDM halfcut, I removed my entire engine bay and dash looms, and replaced them with the JDM ones, this gave me the auto climate control, and now when I hit high beams, I get the proper situation where the bulb switches from Low to High, and the inside high beams are now on a separate switch which is for fog-lights (the glass lenses for JDM are fog, not driving lights), I have 100W bulbs in there so if I want I can have 2 sets of high beam on!

You might want to review your wiring, it sounds like its all a bit wonky

Cheers
Tseesinngwailo

[Chriskoss]

wow great info there tseesingwailo, certainly clears up the confusion
Ill have a look at them asap
cheers

[mooshie]

are there any other DA9's in adelaide?
There are a couple of modified ones around and a fairly nice white one on carsales at the moment with a fulll factory bodykit

[Runt]

Hey Guys

Ive bought a pair of the black housing "jdm" headlights frome ebay almost 2 yrs ago and havent yet installed them, two reasons mainly...

the first is the amber push bike style reflector where the park light goes... I want to modify that bit out somehow n fit a crystal type reflector in there. i was thinking of opening up an indicator n cuting it up to fit.

the 2nd is they need to be pulled apart and resealed cause it looks like they arent sealed properly (i hate it when it rains for a long periods or when i thoroughly wash the car, bloody fogs up inside my oem ones)

So what is the best way to go about this, what tools will i need to use too.

on a side note. what type of globes are our Highbeam globes, I want to replace them with fog lights while im at it.

Cheers Will.

ps thats my Da9 in the integra pic thread, hope you like it.

[Spoon DA9R]

www.g2ic.com have some write up on how to remove headlight...actually if u read of on most healight stuff u'll find it..

basically u'll need to heat up the current silicon thats on there, undo the metal clips, use a screw driver and slowly peel it open...too quickly and u'll crack the lense..

with the reflector maybe you should just spray it black..i think its a regulation in US but not in aust to have the reflectors.

go to bunnings to buy some silicon and seal it back up again..do not get the clear ones for window..otherwise u'll have a hard time opening them again IF you need to..i forgot which one i used...

if ur light is same as mine.which doesnt have the projectors...they are H7 bulbs

[Runt]

Cool, yup they are the same unit as yours, h7 for the main globe or for the hi beams?

[Spoon DA9R]

not too sure..they came with bulbs..never hcanged them...try your stock highbeam..i think they fit too...its been a while..not sure sorry...

[Runt]

no dramas

does any body know what type of globe we need for our highbeams??

[sheppsz]

H4H Bulb's.

[Runt]

h4h is for the driving light...
but the high beam is a totally different type of globe.

[stevo716]

DA9 AUSM STOCK HEADLIGHTS
H4H for Low Beam Light (Main Headlight) (2 clicks)
T10 for Parkers (1 click)
H3 for High beam (pull of stick)

when High Beams are on (this is stock headlight wiring) the Low beam lights turn off

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w23/stevo716/04052009674.jpg
My car with LED T10 Parkers
Luminics Hyper White Low Beams
Luminics Yellow High Beams
(All lights are on as Mate holding high beams not on by click which turns off low beam)

[EG5]

We got H4H bulbs in stock
Hamp/Rybrig Crystal Vision H4H Bulbs

[iggie]

hey guys..

theres been a noise happening wen the car is at idle coming from the hood..but when i push the clutch in it goes away..and when i release the clutch it comes back..its been happening for a while..its starting to get louder..

any ideas of what it could be?..is it anything serious?

Iggie

[A-man]

its more then likely from what u say the thurst bearing or release bearing, its the bearing that spins on the mainshaft and inbetween the pressure plate and clutch fork, when it wears, it becomes noisy you then put preload on the bearing which gets rid of the noise

[Runt]

thank you Stevo!!

[FR33K]

judging from your DP, looks like you have same headlights as me

question if you dont mind - on low beam, are the only globes that are on are the parkers and the globes closest 2 the parkers on the outside?

cause for some reason, dont know if its just how it is, thats what its like with me, and theres barely any light, and it shines more downwards.

So with the highbeam, the globes closest to the inner corners and also the other globes next to them are on(theres 2 globes in the middle for mine), which produces good light, but not sure if I wired it wrong

edit : attached a pic if it helps, I appreciate you looking

cheers

youve got that wrong.. outer low beam... middle high beam... inner fog lights which should be on a separate switch

those lights come from USA and they have fog lights where have our high beams (just like JDM lights)

[FR33K]

and lovin the car runt !!!

[iggie]

its more then likely from what u say the thurst bearing or release bearing, its the bearing that spins on the mainshaft and inbetween the pressure plate and clutch fork, when it wears, it becomes noisy you then put preload on the bearing which gets rid of the noise

cheers A-man :thumbsup: is it serious?

[A-man]

nah man just annoying just change it when u do the clutch its all in the kit

dont forget rep ;)

[Runt]

Hey guys.
New problem,
suspension related this time, just got a set of brand new hsd tt, fitted so the tyres are tucking under the guard about half an inch, yes it's on it guts but that's how I like em, problem is it appears that the upper control arms on the from knock on the body over anything really, that's on the hardest setting (pretty soft still). I've seen lower da's n dc's before, how do they do it?? camber arms or something?? I have no idea where to go from here except back up, I don't want to, I'm scared of heights!!
Lol
thanks for the compliment Freek, means alot comming from you :)

cheers Will,

[Spoon DA9R]

in the US they sell forged knuckles which are shorter and it'll correct the problem..however they are expensive and will end up quite costly with labor as u'll have to machine pump the barring outta the stock kunckle and push it back into the new one, not include the 30 or so screws u'll have to undo + drive shaft to take the hub out first.

changing the uper control arm won't help as most camber adjustable control arms are thicker than stock if not they'll be at least the same in dimension.

best solution is to raise it.

[Runt]

Ahhhh crap!

Not what I wanted to hear at all.

Fitting isn't usually a problem, so if I do this forged knuckle "procedure" um which ones are the good ones to get and from who?

And by knuckle do you mean ball joint??

[Spoon DA9R]

http://www.westshorefabricators.com/Honda/Front_Spindles.htm
http://www.westshorefabricators.com/Honda/Pictures/steerknuck2.jpg

i was looking into these when i was doing my 5stud...just cbf in the end lol

[Ashwee]

*cough* airbags :P

[Spoon DA9R]

lol thats another option

[A-man]

there pretty sweet got pics of how it looks sacked?

[Runt]

here you go....
SACKED!

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/1479/img0135q.jpg

[Spoon DA9R]

may i ask...how far is ur bpipe to the ground? lol i m guessing no more than 1 inch...unless its stock exhaust or no resonator...

[DA9]

Nice !!!!!!

[A-man]

looks mint man what bout more offset on the rims?

or wheel spacers?

[Jarkz]

^ thats ****ing mint, nice DA there... makes me want one ;)

[Ashwee]

Nice colour!

[slimx]

hey every1 im looking to install a flame thrower.. on my DA9 anyone done this before? and results?? any good...? just after some opininos before i do anything

and before anyone says their illegal.. like neons they AREN'T A DEFECT but.. they are illegal to use while driving (or in gear), only standing still for show.. is okay

It's about $200-250 the part itself just gotta figure out how it goes in and stuff.. lol

[Runt]

A-man... I know I know, that was the initial plan but my wheel guy didnt want to chop up such a beautifully made wheel, didnt matter how much I tried to convince him do it... as for spacers.... Im not too fussed Im not planning on keeping the car, if it doesnt sell, then I'll continue with the build plan.

Jarkz, Ashwee & DA9... Cheers guys really appreciate the compliments

Haha Spoon...
bpipe is cool, not too close but the HKS/Jasma resonator is a fat bastard and regularly cops a scrape, even before the coilovers it would scrap over almost every speed hump.

Im taking it back up about an inch at the rear and half an inch up the front, should sit even n tyres should be level with the guards.

Honestly guys what should I be asking for if I was to throw this up on the market??

the good...
unique colour
aerial, badge holes filled
slim side moulds (bought brand new)
updated bumpers n taillights
new flat side markers
6000k HID kit.
ULTRA MEGA RARE SIZED MUGEN MR5s COMPLETE WITH LUG CAPS!!!
16x7 offset +35 (afaik) Pro restoration, never buckled or cracked, no gutter rash what so ever,
week old hsd coilovers
highflow cat 2 1/4 or 1/2'' from the cat back mandrel bent straight thru muffler ending in a hks muffler, so its quiet til you put your foot down, not drony at all either.
new trailing arm bushes to be fitted too,
new cv joints fitted 10k ago

interior...
seat rails work perfectly.
type r wheel (mint) n gear knob.
aircon works.

the bad:(
window tint faded n lifting on the hatch.
passenger side central locking motor not operating.
high kms 180k
engine leaks oil
major service getting done 200k at Timing belt, plugs, seals, might throw some new leads on too.

so whattya reckon???

[Spoon DA9R]

man..now u r just creating competition for me..lucky u r in another state..r u? lol

hard to say how much its worth...just put a price up and see what ppl over...but man ur paint is so good looking

[Runt]

Thanks spoon.

Yeah I'm in Sydney, I've been keeping an eye on your one in fs section, i'd pay what your asking for it easy, it's tough to find a da in good nic that has been tastefully modified.

Hope you get what your after.

[Spoon DA9R]

thx mate. same to u..

only problem is ppl usually buy our cars are looking for cheap cars..most are pretty trashed...and when a nice one comes along ppl dont wnna pay the price...lol they rather buy a cheaper one and end up spending the same about to fix it up..

best of luck to u too

wot nxt on your list?

[DA9]

Hey guys im replacing my fuel pump im putting in a walbro 255 (Gss341) and was wondering has any1 done this it comes with instructions but jst wantd 2 get a bit of a head start any help would b appreciated

[FR33K]

have fun dropping the fuel tank and putting it back in :P

that sux !

[gumbs]

thx mate. same to u..

only problem is ppl usually buy our cars are looking for cheap cars..most are pretty trashed...and when a nice one comes along ppl dont wnna pay the price...lol they rather buy a cheaper one and end up spending the same about to fix it up..

best of luck to u too

wot nxt on your list?

I can't believe how much they've dropped in the last 18 months. I offloaded my stocko auto daily for $5k within a month. Now there's a half dozen of them listed for under 4k.

Have you had much interest in yours? I'm thinking about trying to get rid of mine shortly because I need something that can tow.

[Spoon DA9R]

have 4-5 enquires but all of them are like...whats the price with (a list of part) whats the price without (alist of parts)...then nothing..no response...even to say thankyou...

lucky i m in no hurry to sell it...haha

[A-man]

get the flamethrower i wanted to do it to my car i think it would b sweet but never did.

yeh i agree with ur wheel man dont cut up those rims.
and keep the car ;) lol i rekon 6k atleast (over here a good one goes for bout that)


as for fuel pump easy job. just pull the tank out or just drop it on the floor (hoist perfered) wire it up its very easy like wiring a light up basicly cable tie it into the housing put the filter on and away you go

[redclown44]

hey guys i had a bit of trouble with getting my front strut brace on today. just asking if its normal? and yes i do have the right bar got a DA9 93

[slimx]

Front strut brace is that the one in the engine?? if so yes .. its a headache gotta unbolt a couple things on the right side.. b4 u can put it on.

[Chriskoss]

hey guys i had a bit of trouble with getting my front strut brace on today. just asking if its normal? and yes i do have the right bar got a DA9 93

Yeah mate, its pretty tough. Search some threads, and they will all say you need to 'pry' the tough end on with a flathead screwdriver, so really what your doing is putting one side on, DONT bolt it up yet, but put the screws on loosely, then with the other side, try and push/pry the other end on with the screwdriver, sort of like stretching it over the hole.

Youll be able to get it eventually.

Also, you may have clearance issues with the valve thingy behind the rocker cover, it may hit the bar, use some spacers under the strut bar mounting points to help clear it so it doesn't rub against

G'luck

[A-man]

yeh thats what i was gonna say.

i gotta do that with all my braces

[Runt]

Yeah I'm in no real rush to sell either, it's a good car, can't complain really, aside from the oil leak there's nothing wrong with it, n that's getting fixed soon any ways.

What I'm after, lol a bike, now that the mrs has her own car, I can finally get a bike, whatever bike really for my L's, not fussed I just hate paying thru the nose for a lams bike. Might just skip the lams bike altogether. Nows not the time to buy a bike anyways, their cheaper in the cooler months.

Well to whoever wants to build another car like mine, goodluck finding another set of 16" mr5's!!!

[Spoon DA9R]

Yeah I'm in no real rush to sell either, it's a good car, can't complain really, aside from the oil leak there's nothing wrong with it, n that's getting fixed soon any ways.

What I'm after, lol a bike, now that the mrs has her own car, I can finally get a bike, whatever bike really for my L's, not fussed I just hate paying thru the nose for a lams bike. Might just skip the lams bike altogether. Nows not the time to buy a bike anyways, their cheaper in the cooler months.

Well to whoever wants to build another car like mine, goodluck finding another set of 16" mr5's!!!

haha i m selling to get a bike too LOL thought about skipping the probation period...but tbh i've had too many accidents in my life dont wanna go back to hospital again..so rather learn on a 250 first at least for a few months...

gf's getting a mini jcw...so i doubt i'll ever drive my car out anymore haha

[gumbs]

I've already got the bike and now I want to sell the Da to get something that can tow bikes....... Once you start riding you realise how boring cars are in comparison.

[Spoon DA9R]

haha i see.hope not..i only plan to ride just for pure convenience...lives 5 mins from gf..the only time i drive is really just to her house or 10 mins another friends place...dont really need a car myself...

[Runt]

I agree convienience... is excellent, except when it rains. but hey were a dry ass country!! lol.

I used to have a CBR 250rr before I got married (never licenced though) but it was the first toy that went in the compromise process.... dont ask me what she compromised, I dont think she did!!!

I swear I miss riding so much, I might go for a ducati 620 ei, or an RVF 400 if i could find one in decent nic.

bck on topic
oil leaks... where do we find is the most common point of origin??

[string]

The most common oil leak on the B-series is from the rubber cam seal at the gearbox side of the exhaust cam. All 5 of the B-series motors I've owned have been leaking from this area in varying degrees of severity. New seals from Honda aren't very expensive and are easy to replace.

Other common spots are the rocker cover seal, the oil pan seal, or the oil pan bolt (stripped threads are common).

Less likely are the crank-end seals, distributor, cam seals at the cam-gear end, or the oil pump. Some motors might leak a little bit of oil from the headgasket but I haven't encountered it.

[Chriskoss]

+1 for oil pump and cam gear end leak. If you dont replace it yourself it will cost you big bucks. Think it cost me 600, that was with new timing belt though.

But yea most common is rocker cover and gearbox end cam seal. Easy to replace

[Runt]

interesting....
by the amount of oil in my bay I think it might be all of those!!

I degreased it a few weeks back to see if i could find the source but a couple of days later it looked like I hadnt degreased it at all.... meh.

Spose im gonna have to do it all in the one hit with the timing belt.

on a positive note....

no more knock from the coilovers or upper arm, i had to raise the ride height up, this made no difference what so ever, so we got back under the guards to see what the deal was by bouncing the car with my own weight at alot of effort, it was then we noticed (we, being Luis from Drift Garage) that the springs were almost totally compressed together to begin with, so over any road surface irregularity they would bind, inturn making a god awful noise.

so he got in touch with otomoto, requested the correct spring which is 175mm (11kg not the 10kg or less i think it had in there to begin with) not the 150mm that was supplied... rocked back over to drift garage and swapped em over my self, took it for a drive, sweetness, adjusted the ride height and breathed a massive sigh of relief.
:)

[Spoon DA9R]

that's lucky...mine is actually due to camber arm hitting the chassis

[slimx]

anyone wana swap rims im just sick of myn, i got 4 brand new tyres, tread is 99%.. front and back.

heres a pic: 17" btw..
http://i36.tinypic.com/f560ko.jpg

just looking for a swap lol anyone got (p.s its gota SUIT A DA9 i dont want like BMW/Europeann style rims) lol. But if anyone does have Incubus paranormals im willing to swap with CASH your way.

Must be 17" 18" or 19" and must have tyres obviously not too fusy if there a little worn

[Chriskoss]

Interested. Will PM

[slimx]

hey got ur pm replied, sorry mate.

[mooshie]

anyone wana swap rims im just sick of myn, i got 4 brand new tyres, tread is 99%.. front and back.

heres a pic: 17" btw..
http://i36.tinypic.com/f560ko.jpg

just looking for a swap lol anyone got (p.s its gota SUIT A DA9 i dont want like BMW/Europeann style rims) lol. But if anyone does have Incubus paranormals im willing to swap with CASH your way.

Must be 17" 18" or 19" and must have tyres obviously not too fusy if there a little worn

Got more pics of the car?

full OEM kit... cool.

[slimx]

yeh.. sure..

Is it OEM body? lol
i never even knew.. but i hate my interior lol anyone know any REALLY cheap places (i dont plan on paying like more than $500 for it) or anyone got existing custom made interior for sale please.. pm me.

http://i36.tinypic.com/dh70uf.jpg
http://i34.tinypic.com/4tahb7.jpg
Front & Back pic (der small pics i resized so u dont gota scroll around to see it lol)

Getting coilovers from the net soon but first i wana get some incubus paranormal rims :P or sumfn different atleast really sick of these, please leme know ASAP if anyones up for a swap (must be 17" or larger) if u got rims that are .. like 10x better than myn ill swap cash your way.

& im looking for aftermarket headlights (black/dark ones) if anyones got

[kosmo90]

Hi guys,just bought a 1990 integra. LOVE the thing!!!!!!!!

Can anyone tell me if there is any difference between a da9 and da6?
I see a lot of stuff on e-bay for the da6 90-93 but iv'e only read up on the da9.
Thanks for any help.

P.s read the thread from start to finish and all the links,very helpfull. Thanks.

[slimx]

really? lol theres so much more stuff that write DA9 and LS :S ? lol DA6 is old model i believe.. same shit diff smell anything u buy should fit just avoid da6 mechanical stuff.. other than that the body is pretty much the same but maybe the mechanics.. are different.

[tseesinngwailo]

Hi guys,just bought a 1990 integra. LOVE the thing!!!!!!!!

Can anyone tell me if there is any difference between a da9 and da6?
I see a lot of stuff on e-bay for the da6 90-93 but iv'e only read up on the da9.
Thanks for any help.

P.s read the thread from start to finish and all the links,very helpfull. Thanks.

DA6 is the Japanese one which had B16A, this is on the chassis ID plaque that came on my halfcut, DA9 is Aus spec B18a, I now have both on my car, as after the conversion, mine is really a DA6

Most parts advertised as 90-93 should be fine, any doubts, post a link here and the brains trust will figure it out

Cheers
Tseesinngwailo

[kosmo90]

Thanks guys,keep up the good work :thumbsup:

[slimx]

so DA6 is a 1.6L ?

[FR33K]

correct

[slimx]

hm.. strange i woulda thought the jap spec would be faster lol 1.6L would be a nugget..

Gotta question for the DA9 owners, anyone know about the COILOVERS on ebay? any good there so cheap... i was thinking of gettting them but whats the catch??

[Spoon DA9R]

the 1.6L IS faster...those JDM b16a is a little different to the aus ek vtir u see around

the coils will depend on the brand of it.

[kosmo90]

Gotta question for the DA9 owners, anyone know about the COILOVERS on ebay? any good there so cheap... i was thinking of gettting them but whats the catch??

Me too,does anyone know where to get them in aus?

I have found these http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G4-Adjustable-Suspension-HONDA-INTEGRA-DA6-90-93_W0QQitemZ110456843913QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_ Parts_Accessories?hash=item19b7bdae89#ht_1570wt_11 65

But i also found these http://www.robearracing.com/cat-integra-90-93.cfm
But i e-mailed him and he wants $300 delivery:eek:

oops sorry,i was looking at full coilovers

[lo0se3r]

hey runt, just a question, did you buy your car from a guy in penrith? and did it use to be that aqua green colour the LS' come in? if so i was looking at that exact car a while ago always loved the paint on it.

ohh guys with coils, stay away from D2's please, resist the cheap price tag, put in alittle more and get something with abit more quality. My mate bought D2's for his FD civic... it came missing bolts, c spanners, there was a seal missing on the coils, they replaced it of course... 4 months down the track the 'replaced' ones start leaking...

[wahyu4ever]

Hey guys

i was wondering how easy is it to convert a auto into manual. ive got a b18c sitting at home with the DA setup.

can you tell me what steps are involved? is it more as easy as a quick swap but just wire the Vtec cable?:(

Thanks

[Spoon DA9R]

for it to be engine to be compatible with manual...u'll need gearbox, loom, ecu and if ur car is not orginally manual..u'll need...pedals, dash, clutch cable, gearbox glove, shift rods....i THINK thats it

[THE_MASS]

Wrong section my bad.
Check out some da gear I've got up in the parts thread.
Cheers.

[Jon_51]

Me too,does anyone know where to get them in aus?

I have found these http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G4-Adjustable-Suspension-HONDA-INTEGRA-DA6-90-93_W0QQitemZ110456843913QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_ Parts_Accessories?hash=item19b7bdae89#ht_1570wt_11 65

Da6 have a different rear lower control arm. you'd need that to fit da6 coils.

[kosmo90]

Thanks Jon

[wahyu4ever]

for it to be engine to be compatible with manual...u'll need gearbox, loom, ecu and if ur car is not orginally manual..u'll need...pedals, dash, clutch cable, gearbox glove, shift rods....i THINK thats it

Ive already got all the parts already! i was just wondering hard is it to straight swap in and out?

how long will it take

[Ashwee]

I have a write up on it, about to do the swap myself. I'd say if you are mechanically minded set aside a weekend, if not, a week.

Labour from a mechs is usually around $1000 or more, just to put it into perspective.

[slimx]

so ebay coilovers are shti lol fk LEAKING OMG lol fk that

um..ok what about those $20 performance chip shits?? 20bux and they say it addss 20hp obviously not dfat much .. i guess lol but would it improve any performance??

[Spoon DA9R]

i have one...dont do anything


Ive already got all the parts already! i was just wondering hard is it to straight swap in and out?

how long will it take

sorry didnt quite undersatnd...not sure depending on mechanics? would have no idea if u were to do it urself...guessing from few hours to a few days? haha

[Runt]

Hey loose3r,
nah mate mine was Torino red Aka burgundy Aka Ron Burgundy???
I bought it off a friend that needed cash in a hurry.
Why do you ask?

[Ashwee]

ebay coilover sleeves are even worse. let my mistake be a lesson to you all :P

[slimx]

omg my DA9 i was gona take it to my formal.
i polished it put rims on it and on my way to getting walls and the fkn speedometer jst dropped to 0k's then the fkn engine check light came (the fkn tap thingy) fkn NRMA couldnt figure out where to put his lil scan tool. -_-

Had to get it towed to a mechanic lol anyone know where the NRMA guy is suppose to plug the scan tool in? this guy couldn't find it appearnty its like 16 pins or sumfn..

[Spoon DA9R]

didn't know our cars have that technonlogy....lol but if they do..

undo the cover in the under the steering wheel..everything should be there..

[slimx]

lol eh.. its at mechanics now so our cars problly dont have it ?
fk i hate computers and shit cars shuold just be motors wat good is a ecu all it does is fuk up more shit lol

[string]

Don't expect an NRMA guy to be useful for anything but unlocking your door or bringing you a new battery.

Honda ECUs are robust. The responsibility of calculating the vehicle speed lies with the VSS (vehicle speed sensor) which lives inside the instrument cluster (on the gearbox on 93+ Hondas). The ECU has no control over this. You don't need a functioning VSS to drive - were there more problems to cause you to get the car towed?

The scan tools are for OBDII equiped vehicles. Honda didn't bring these in until ~96; the DA9 is non-OBD for 89-91 and OBDI for 92-93.

If you ever get a check engine light, you can find out why by asking the ecu for the fault "code". There is a DIY on this topic in the DIY Articles section. It's very simple and involves using a piece of wire to short a connector. In my car I've rigged this up to a switch. When the check engine light come on, you can find out exactly what the problem is in 5 seconds. I've never heard of a Honda ECU kicking the bucket.

[Ashwee]

The easiest way to check it on your car, is underneath the passenger footwell there is a little flap of carpet, it is just over where the ECU sits. Under the flap of carpet there is an LED. Turn your key to II (KOEO), and check how many times it flashes to determine what code its throwing.

[slimx]

oow thanks guys :) and no there werent any other problems but i figured i better not risk anything i didnt think a 90 model car would have a speed sensor lol.

So under the passenger footwell a LED ? could you maybe like show me a pic? ? i looked a fair bit i had trouble finding/seeing it..

Just a quick photo of where ti is.

[Chriskoss]

I tried looking for this so called led light cudnt find it either, should the dash show us the light codes, not some mystery LED under the carpet lol

[Ashwee]

Normally it would be accompanied by a CEL, but not always.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h100/redshirt_ensign/Prelude/Prelude3g_ECU_Light.jpg

[slimx]

ill take a look later cbf atm too hot here in syd lol fkn 39-42degrees or sumfn

[lo0se3r]

Hey guys,

I have a massive crack on my sunroof, and I am thinking of changing it.
Have anyone done that? If so, Where do you have it fixed? and how much will I be looking at?

I am not in a rush of changing it, as it is not leaking, and I think I can live with a crack.
Just like to know, so i can leave some $$$ for it. =P

Thanks

[Ashwee]

You could replace the sunroof panel pretty easily yourself, source one from the wreckers is your best bet.

[slimx]

i know the feeling champ my sunroof the metal around it is rusting lol BADLYYY like it drops pieces on me everytime i clsoe it lol

[THE_MASS]

Hey guys I'm after a front lip, just the factory lip from 91/92 frontbar anyong got one stashed away?? Or can you point me in the right direction?

[slimx]

Pick N Payless Blacktown (Sydney) there was a couple there left on wednesday havent been since chekc it out

[Ashwee]

I've got one if you're in VIC.

[THE_MASS]

Ashwee!! How much do you want for it shipped?

[slimx]

Thought id post this up just gotta recommendation from a OIL professional this is the perfect oil for our vehicles :)

(MANUAL ONLY)

HONDA
Integra Coupe, 1834cm³ Eng. (1989-1993)

Crankcase
XLD PLUS 20W-50
Uses advanced dispersant and detergent technology to keep the engine clean and free of sludge whilst providing optimum film strength which prolongs the life of an engine. Recommended for petrol and passenger diesel engines, both naturally aspirated and turbo charged, and is suitable for engines using lead free petrol.

Service Refill Capacity: 3.8* Litres

Manual Transmission
MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID TYPE D
Can be used in all vehicles requiring a IID or OE specification fluid. Suitable in all General Motor vehicles up to 1993. May also be used in service fills on most popular vehicles. Check owner’s manual for specifications.Valvoline ATF Type D meets GM 6137M, FORD M2C 138-CJ and DB 236.6, 236.7 specifications.

Service Refill Capacity: 3.0 Litres

* Includes Oil Filter
* Use only Honda Power Steering Fluid PSF-II, available from Dealer.
* Transmission may also use PREMIUM MONO 30

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I prefer to use what the manufacturer recommends, which is 10w-30.

[Ashwee]

I have no idea how to organise courier for a weird shaped item, depending on how much postage is I guess. Maybe $50 shipped? That should cover it.

Its actually part of a custom lip at the moment, I joined up a 4th gen prelude lip on the bottom and made a more beefy one. I'm willing to sell both if you want it.

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8913/image011mp6.jpg

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2884/image017yw1.jpg

[braeden]

Thought id post this up just gotta recommendation from a OIL professional this is the perfect oil for our vehicles :)

(MANUAL ONLY)

HONDA
Integra Coupe, 1834cm³ Eng. (1989-1993)

Crankcase
XLD PLUS 20W-50
Uses advanced dispersant and detergent technology to keep the engine clean and free of sludge whilst providing optimum film strength which prolongs the life of an engine. Recommended for petrol and passenger diesel engines, both naturally aspirated and turbo charged, and is suitable for engines using lead free petrol.

Service Refill Capacity: 3.8* Litres

Manual Transmission
MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID TYPE D
Can be used in all vehicles requiring a IID or OE specification fluid. Suitable in all General Motor vehicles up to 1993. May also be used in service fills on most popular vehicles. Check owner’s manual for specifications.Valvoline ATF Type D meets GM 6137M, FORD M2C 138-CJ and DB 236.6, 236.7 specifications.

Service Refill Capacity: 3.0 Litres

* Includes Oil Filter
* Use only Honda Power Steering Fluid PSF-II, available from Dealer.
* Transmission may also use PREMIUM MONO 30

An oil professional? That looks like something out of the Valvoline catalog :zip: - and besides, I wouldn't put anything less than semi-synthetic in my engine. What's wrong with 15W-40? :eek:

[THE_MASS]

Ash I'm after the facelifted version, thanks though.

[gumbs]

I prefer to use what the manufacturer recommends, which is 10w-30.

Doesn't the manual have a sliding scale depending on temperature? I thought it was quite abit higher then that.

I don't get stuck into all the shit about oils. I use XLD plus, and I haven't had any problems. But I change my oil every 6 months, or 5k and I've only ever changed it because of distance once. Provided the oil is in the right ball park and you change it regularly and treat the car with some respect (don't thrash it, let it warm up properly etc) chances are your going to be fine.

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Doesn't the manual have a sliding scale depending on temperature? I thought it was quite abit higher then that.

It mentions two grades. 5w-30 for all conditions, or 10w-30 so long as the temperature is above -10 degrees.

Honda mains and rod bearings run tighter clearances than your average falcodore. Use 20w-50 at your own peril.

[slimx]

gotta question i OVER FILLED MY OIL once.. and it STILL hasnt gone done far enough when i mean over fill i mean a shit loadd lol

is this bad?? what can happen? and gime solutions too please :) (to like fixing problems i may have caused other then over filling)

and another question
What KIND of brake light does our car use? i wanna get the LED version cant seem to find it in shops i was gona try the net but i dont even know what model it is? or are all tail lights same shit?

[Chriskoss]

Undo the bolt and let out some oil? How hard can it be? Whats the point fussing and being anxious about it when its just an easy fix.
As for brake lights, I dont think LED ones would make much of a difference to be honest.. just search ebay for 'LED brake light'.. most cars use the same brake lights (besides cars with stock LED brake lights of course, like BMW's etc)

[slimx]

the thing is i didnt REALISE IT WAS TO MUCHH my stick is retarted its not the original lol, i realised now AFTER I BOUGHT AN ORIGINAL ONE yes im gona let it out tomorrow lol dw im just saying would i have caused any damage? its been like 3 weeks

[iggie]

hey guys

does anyone have any spare original headlights that i can buy off them? ill pay for postage..my "angel eyes" headlights are absolutly f!@#ed

any help is greatley appreciated

iggie

[Chriskoss]

iggie try ebay or wreckers, althought wreckers charge alot sometimes
Im using projector headlights atm but keeping my originals just incase something happens to them, but so many times ive seen on ebay the originals going for like 50 bucks or even less, just have to be patient and keep looking
good luck

[Ashwee]

you're better off going to like self serve "generic" wreckers, pick n payless, places like that (not too sure what you have up in NSW), because they're not specialised honda wreckers you pay less for most items.

[jdm_b16a]

We have a large Pick'n'Payless in Blacktown but stocks are very poor at the moment, and no DA9s. But I've sent iggie a PM as I have a spare set of headlights.

Peter

[slimx]

yeh i was there last monday emptyy no DA9s

iggie whats wrong with the lights?? ill take'm off ya fukd or not lol

[Chriskoss]

Hey guys, new topic here

Anyone know where to get HID kits to suite the OEM da9 headlights?? Do I just need to look for a h4h set and/or are there any other honda models that HID kits will fit into the da9
thanks

[iggie]

yeh i was there last monday emptyy no DA9s

iggie whats wrong with the lights?? ill take'm off ya fukd or not lol

dodgey wiring apparntly..i had to install a new earth or something in the right low beam light twice within one and abit months..and the drivers head light..the low beam has came loose so it moves around while im driving..gives me the shits..ill be happy for you to take them off me lol once i get the oem lights from jdm_b16a :)

ohh and in my picture..there is only one blue ring in each headlight when theres meant to be two

[FR33K]

Hey guys, new topic here

Anyone know where to get HID kits to suite the OEM da9 headlights?? Do I just need to look for a h4h set and/or are there any other honda models that HID kits will fit into the da9
thanks

eBay is your friend

[slimx]

chris we sell them at work (Flemington Markets D&D Auto)
come down ill hook ya up ;) $99 is how much H4 HID kit is so im sure the H4H wont be more or less lol

[Chriskoss]

chris we sell them at work (Flemington Markets D&D Auto)
come down ill hook ya up ;) $99 is how much H4 HID kit is so im sure the H4H wont be more or less lol

Can you check if they have H4H, if they do let me know bro, that'd be sweet
cheers man

[Ashwee]

I would be shocked to see a H4H hid kit, to be honest.

[slimx]

chris.. i just came home from work, i asked my boss what he said was u have to convert it to H4 thats appearntly the method for DA9's there is no H4H one -_- lol he said to try ebay for an asian brand one coz the shit we sell is german anyway yeh good luck cuz.

[Spoon DA9R]

since you do german stuff. does your work have any h8 kits?

[THE_MASS]

I got a kit of h4h hid from eBay, said they were German but meh, installed for a few months no dramas so far.

Paid $120 delivered with a spare set of globes to suit the black housing lights I'm selling,
pretty sweet deal if you ask me.

As Freek said: eBay is your friend!!

[slimx]

i can ask 4u Spoon, ill let u know next monday (were only open sundays)

[Chriskoss]

Thanks for asking slimx, I wouldnt have thought they had H4H kits in aus.. but ebay has plenty so Ill just go there.. just wanted to buy the set in Aus so I dont have to wait for postage but o well

[Runt]

put it this way, you can buy it today on ebay, shipping takes usually less than 2 weeks or you can wait til this sunday for slimx to ask his boss what the deal is, slimx will let you know on monday that maybe they can get some for you, if so your gonna have to go down the following sunday and he might not even have them in by then....

ebay ftw.

[slimx]

lol ebay is definately good, but honestly .. i got 800 sometihng Feedback rating or something i fkn buy and sell on ebay HEAPSSS ive been through heaps of shit.
Think of it this way HID kit cant do any harm so its completely safe just dont go making mistakes by buying parts that might end up braking something else lol (eg: SHOCKS) ebay ones.. DO NOT LASTTTT !!!

my opinion definately go for ebay

[original_random1]

anyone wana swap rims im just sick of myn, i got 4 brand new tyres, tread is 99%.. front and back.

heres a pic: 17" btw..


just looking for a swap lol anyone got (p.s its gota SUIT A DA9 i dont want like BMW/Europeann style rims) lol. But if anyone does have Incubus paranormals im willing to swap with CASH your way.

Must be 17" 18" or 19" and must have tyres obviously not too fusy if there a little worn

ur rims are nice. what make are they?

[slimx]

Magline.
yeh i like'm cause there not like full on CHROMIESS and hsit lol there nice cleann car style rims

[Chriskoss]

Magline.
yeh i like'm cause there not like full on CHROMIESS and hsit lol there nice cleann car style rims

so why do you want to swap em then lol

[slimx]

im over them just looking for a change

[kosmo90]

We are having an awesome holiday sale!!!
RoBear Racing
http://www.robearracing.com

5% off all orders of $200 or more!!!
All Major Brands on Sale..Greddy, Golden Eagle, INJEN, Eibach, H&R, SKUNK2, and more...

Worth a look if ya loaded,not me :(

[slimx]

took a look even with 5% off, those are a bit over priced anyway there using Big W techniques (jack the prices up by 5% then say theres a sale on 5% off lol)

[Spoon DA9R]

We are having an awesome holiday sale!!!
RoBear Racing
http://www.robearracing.com

5% off all orders of $200 or more!!!
All Major Brands on Sale..Greddy, Golden Eagle, INJEN, Eibach, H&R, SKUNK2, and more...

Worth a look if ya loaded,not me :(

looks more like an advert than a FYI...lol