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26-07-2010, 12:57 PM
SirG

Quote:

Originally Posted by ej20i

Clarion CX609A!

Is that what you have??? or someone you know???
26-07-2010, 12:58 PM
SirG

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stig

all double din are the same size, but the screen size can differ from every model, i have the alpine iva-w502ev, so does aero i think from memory

Cant afford the alpine iva-w502ev - $1200 is out of my price range :(
26-07-2010, 01:53 PM
xenonkuraz

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekdez

anyone want some genuine bride euro II seats with rails to suit our fd?

im going to take them out soon. i will put them in my FS thread.. just asking here first.

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...g?t=1280111620

swap with my stock leather ones? :D
26-07-2010, 02:11 PM
Stig

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirG

Cant afford the alpine iva-w502ev - $1200 is out of my price range :(

wait for jb to have a sale, the sony one usually goes for around 600-700 from memory
26-07-2010, 02:37 PM
ekdez

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenonkuraz

swap with my stock leather ones? :D

then what would i do with my stock ones? LOL..

anyhow.. these will be up for sale within a week :)
26-07-2010, 06:08 PM
ej20i

seems interesting

i work at an car audio shop and my preference in terms of quality and reliability is the cx 609a

but i just talked to my clarion rep and apparently the new one is coming out soon
nx709a with screen and bluetooth and usb the whole 9 for roughly the same price
26-07-2010, 07:34 PM
vlixcool

Buy kenwood DDX series head unit roughly around $600+. save up a bit then buy garmin no map gps hide away around $300 (everyone knows garmin is the best GPS) then find your self a 'map' :D
26-07-2010, 11:02 PM
ekdez

i cleaned my car today :) its been so LONG since shes semi shined!

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...g?t=1280149151
26-07-2010, 11:22 PM
Stig

still not low enough... LOL

love the dish

really struggling to sell them bbs dez =S
27-07-2010, 01:34 AM
Xpire

I can't remember if I read this somewhere here or not... but is it true that there is no way to maintain the steering wheel button functionality once we change our headunit?

Isn't there some sort of adapter we could use? Mainly just after ipod connectivity + control with the steering wheel... =)
27-07-2010, 01:39 AM
vlixcool

depends on what brand is your HU, im using swi jack wired to steering wheel control button with kenwood HU and everything works perfectly, track up down, volume up down, and source button. most of aftermarket hu has ipod adapter.
27-07-2010, 09:52 AM
curtis265

There is always a way, just sometimes more complez and expensive
27-07-2010, 10:44 AM
SirG

Okay a pic of my ride:

http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/data/509/Civic_Front.jpg

Whats the best place to source the double din kit? JDM has it for $250, i saw another place that wanted $260. Anyone found a good place for cheaper? obviously need the dark grey/charcoal looking one.
27-07-2010, 11:03 AM
ekdez

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stig

still not low enough... LOL

love the dish

really struggling to sell them bbs dez =S

yeah fml with lowness.. not gonna bother with the fd anymore.

mmm bbs will sell.. eventually. so many shit talkers in pm's.. but having said that.. ive only adverted here..
27-07-2010, 11:28 AM
xenonkuraz

I've got a bunch of spare carbon fibre wrap pieces at home...what should I wrap? :P
27-07-2010, 11:30 AM
liquid23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xpire

I can't remember if I read this somewhere here or not... but is it true that there is no way to maintain the steering wheel button functionality once we change our headunit?

Isn't there some sort of adapter we could use? Mainly just after ipod connectivity + control with the steering wheel... =)

no, you can always get the steering wheel controls working, all you need is a pac swi jack. around $150-250 depending where you buy. mine looks like this, not sure if there is an upgraded version
https://www.caraudiowarehouse.com.au...s/swi-can2.jpg
27-07-2010, 12:28 PM
Stig

^ i have the blue one which is smaller than that, might be the upgraded version?
27-07-2010, 12:56 PM
Xpire

Oh cool, thanks for the info guys.

Bit expensive though for such a little thing :S
27-07-2010, 02:37 PM
raffyboy

nice thread but more photos will be ok
27-07-2010, 05:17 PM
tinymoon

For all steering wheel control, all to do is just buy a adpter from JB Hifi, Car sound dealer, .... I had mine done with Alpine headunit on FD1, work well
27-07-2010, 05:32 PM
FallenAngel

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtis265

You'll get more sound and responsiveness, and maybe 1-2 kW atw.

You get less responsiveness because you lose out low - mid range but gain up. I got approx 4kw ATW
27-07-2010, 05:35 PM
FallenAngel

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirG

Okay so the CAI are mainly to improve the responsiveness when accelerating rather than overall performance? Do you feel a significant difference in response when hitting the gas?

U get less responsiveness but more power top end.
27-07-2010, 05:52 PM
ej20i

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirG

Okay a pic of my ride:

http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/data/509/Civic_Front.jpg

Whats the best place to source the double din kit? JDM has it for $250, i saw another place that wanted $260. Anyone found a good place for cheaper? obviously need the dark grey/charcoal looking one.

i saw one at parts for sale mate
27-07-2010, 07:54 PM
Xpire

Can someone tell me where I can find a switched 12V source of power in the FDs, preferably switched on when it's within the 'on' region instead of 'acc'.

I know that there are a few fuse locations that have this, but the wire that I'm connecting already has a fuse connected inline with it...so I just thought there would be an alternative.

Thanks!
27-07-2010, 08:13 PM
vlixcool

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xpire

Can someone tell me where I can find a switched 12V source of power in the FDs, preferably switched on when it's within the 'on' region instead of 'acc'.

I know that there are a few fuse locations that have this, but the wire that I'm connecting already has a fuse connecting inline with it...so I just thought there would be an alternative.

Thanks!

ciggy lighter
28-07-2010, 02:24 AM
ekdez

newest mod : egg on a bonnet. took some of my clear coat off too =.= fking rats.

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/7339/28072010538.jpg
28-07-2010, 03:41 AM
tinymoon

Like old said: It is good for skin. lol so it is good for paint :D
28-07-2010, 10:43 AM
.k.

fkn scum dez.. hope it all works out ok w/ ur paint
28-07-2010, 01:24 PM
SirG

[QUOTE=ekdez;2809528]newest mod : egg on a bonnet. took some of my clear coat off too =.= fking rats.

Sux Bro. Hope all's well.
28-07-2010, 04:18 PM
xenonkuraz

I didn't know an egg could be so evil
28-07-2010, 05:03 PM
xenonkuraz

If I were to purchase a turbo kit for the Civic Si, will it work on our engines without throwing codes? I'd be looking at using a full aftermarket ecu such as motec or hondata
28-07-2010, 09:06 PM
Xpire

Quote:

Originally Posted by vlixcool

ciggy lighter

Thanks for that. I'm guessing that I'd have to take off some pieces off the middle console to get to this right? Is there an easier alternative, perhaps something that is already exposed without the need to take off anything :)
29-07-2010, 02:11 AM
ej20i

starter motor connection in the fuse compartment inside the car
29-07-2010, 09:31 AM
threesix

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekdez

i cleaned my car today :) its been so LONG since shes semi shined!

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...g?t=1280149151

****ing hot!!! looks low enuff for me. needs foggies! :)
29-07-2010, 05:35 PM
aero

hows the scrubbing with that wheel set up dez? had anyone sit in the back yet?
29-07-2010, 05:51 PM
ekdez

OH IT WAS AN EXPERIANCE>!!!
had a girl in the front and a girl in the back.. and it was terrible.. FML! never again will i have a person in the back seats..
i felt like kicking them out and putting a NO FAT CHICK's CAR WILL SCRAPE sticker on it.. even tho the girls weight less then 60 each..

drove with a mate in the front.. and it was ok.. still scrubs a bit.. but bearable..

TBH.. x9.5 is too wide on the rear. if u can get a x9" with 1 or 2 mm less poke then mine you'll be laughing. x8.5 +25 at the front is BOSS

HAVING SAID THAT.. ive dont a shit load of work to my car to make those x9.5's with 225/35 fit..

but.. x9.5 +30 and at my height.. no inner clearance issues.. just the outter.
29-07-2010, 06:01 PM
Xpire

Something's wrong with my car :(

I pulled out the #3 fuse labelled "IG1 ACG" so I could use my multimeter and see if it was the right fuse that I wanted to tap into. After putting the original fuse back in, the fuel pump light is constantly lit up!

The car starts and all, unsure whether it actually goes or not as I'm too scared to try.

Have I totally screwed it up?
29-07-2010, 06:35 PM
Stig

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekdez

OH IT WAS AN EXPERIANCE>!!!
had a girl in the front and a girl in the back.. and it was terrible.. FML! never again will i have a person in the back seats..
i felt like kicking them out and putting a NO FAT CHICK's CAR WILL SCRAPE sticker on it.. even tho the girls weight less then 60 each..

drove with a mate in the front.. and it was ok.. still scrubs a bit.. but bearable..

TBH.. x9.5 is too wide on the rear. if u can get a x9" with 1 or 2 mm less poke then mine you'll be laughing. x8.5 +25 at the front is BOSS

HAVING SAID THAT.. ive dont a shit load of work to my car to make those x9.5's with 225/35 fit..

but.. x9.5 +30 and at my height.. no inner clearance issues.. just the outter.

yeah i was struggling with 9+38 on the rears with just one passenger in the back seat on coils lol

outside rubbed like a biach
29-07-2010, 09:04 PM
xenonkuraz

any of you guys removed or replaced the muffler resonator (hotdog)? if so how'd it sound? I'm thinking of removing mine but don't want it to be overly loud
29-07-2010, 10:08 PM
ej20i

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xpire

Something's wrong with my car :(

I pulled out the #3 fuse labelled "IG1 ACG" so I could use my multimeter and see if it was the right fuse that I wanted to tap into. After putting the original fuse back in, the fuel pump light is constantly lit up!

The car starts and all, unsure whether it actually goes or not as I'm too scared to try.

Have I totally screwed it up?

reset the ecu by removing the battery and leave it for 10 minutes
should solve the issue
29-07-2010, 10:09 PM
Xpire

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xpire

Something's wrong with my car :(

I pulled out the #3 fuse labelled "IG1 ACG" so I could use my multimeter and see if it was the right fuse that I wanted to tap into. After putting the original fuse back in, the fuel pump light is constantly lit up!

The car starts and all, unsure whether it actually goes or not as I'm too scared to try.

Have I totally screwed it up?

Anybody? :( I'm freaking out. Too scared to drive my car now and I need it tomorrow :(

Edit: nvm, forgot to refresh the page to see ej20i's post :)
29-07-2010, 10:11 PM
Xpire

Quote:

Originally Posted by ej20i

reset the ecu by removing the battery and leave it for 10 minutes
should solve the issue

I'll try that now. Do you mean leave it 'out' instead of in, or are you referring to something else?

Will I have to do this every time I remove the fuse #3?

Wouldn't this also reset my radio as well? I might need to find the code for that... where is it normally? =\
29-07-2010, 11:07 PM
ej20i

i dont think u need code
just take the +ve plug off and plug it back in
29-07-2010, 11:46 PM
vlixcool

hmm i believe you will need to put in the code for the radio after reset. hmm not sure
30-07-2010, 12:02 AM
xenonkuraz

No one here removed or replaced their exhaust resonator?

Btw is there one or two or them?
30-07-2010, 11:43 AM
ej20i

ive removed mine
and its only one
with J's racing exhaust its nice but quite loud!
30-07-2010, 12:11 PM
Xpire

Quote:

Originally Posted by ej20i

i dont think u need code
just take the +ve plug off and plug it back in

Woo! All fixed! Thanks man you're the best

I also didn't require the security code for the radio =)
30-07-2010, 12:27 PM
threesix

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekdez

OH IT WAS AN EXPERIANCE>!!!
had a girl in the front and a girl in the back.. and it was terrible.. FML! never again will i have a person in the back seats..
i felt like kicking them out and putting a NO FAT CHICK's CAR WILL SCRAPE sticker on it.. even tho the girls weight less then 60 each..

drove with a mate in the front.. and it was ok.. still scrubs a bit.. but bearable..

TBH.. x9.5 is too wide on the rear. if u can get a x9" with 1 or 2 mm less poke then mine you'll be laughing. x8.5 +25 at the front is BOSS

HAVING SAID THAT.. ive dont a shit load of work to my car to make those x9.5's with 225/35 fit..

but.. x9.5 +30 and at my height.. no inner clearance issues.. just the outter.

just take the back seats out. **** it.
30-07-2010, 03:00 PM
xenonkuraz

Quote:

Originally Posted by ej20i

ive removed mine
and its only one
with J's racing exhaust its nice but quite loud!

Hey man did you replace it with a smaller resonator or a straight pipe? Is it raspy or drony? What size is the js racing muffler? Thanks
30-07-2010, 05:20 PM
ej20i

i removed it, so straight pipe
at around 3000 - 4000 rev, OMG sounds so LOUD!
its very hard to describe, its very unique
30-07-2010, 05:24 PM
ekdez

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenonkuraz

Hey man did you replace it with a smaller resonator or a straight pipe? Is it raspy or drony? What size is the js racing muffler? Thanks

save your money and buy my fd2r j's titanium 60rs exhaust.. (Y)
30-07-2010, 05:35 PM
xenonkuraz

Quote:

Originally Posted by ej20i

i removed it, so straight pipe
at around 3000 - 4000 rev, OMG sounds so LOUD!
its very hard to describe, its very unique

Got any sound clips?

I've got a magnaflow twin tip muffler on the end...and I want to make it louder but I don't want it to sound raspy or tinny
30-07-2010, 05:43 PM
xenonkuraz

I just had a look under the car and near the rear driver side wheel there is a muffler that looks like a hotdog, and about halfway under the car theres a smaller barrel looking resonator...

man talk about sound/emmission control.

which one did you remove? should I remove both?

I noticed on the J's fd2r catback exhaust they've made it a straight pipe where the hotdog is meant to be but kept the smaller resonator just after the cat...

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ckfd260rsp.jpg

So I guess this is what I should do!
30-07-2010, 08:18 PM
Wayne

hey guys.. anyone know where can i buy just the front mugen lips for civic FD 07? thanks..
30-07-2010, 09:59 PM
Stig

OTR in clayton, give then a call and see if they have any in stock
30-07-2010, 10:11 PM
Wayne

called.. but they seems dun sell just front.. hey stig.. u selling car? sell me ur kit.. xD
30-07-2010, 10:11 PM
ej20i

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenonkuraz

Got any sound clips?

I've got a magnaflow twin tip muffler on the end...and I want to make it louder but I don't want it to sound raspy or tinny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEyR-wLSLt8
30-07-2010, 10:27 PM
xenonkuraz

thats raspy as!

I want it to sound like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDg8i...eature=related
31-07-2010, 12:07 AM
ej20i

thats johnny Fd's
31-07-2010, 01:28 AM
ekdez

what about this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLuTUpsyTH4
31-07-2010, 01:45 AM
xenonkuraz

Yeh that sounds mad. Resonator delete?
31-07-2010, 01:55 AM
ekdez

its a titanium pipe.. as apposed to the stainless pipes. :thumbsup:

the sound u get from the titanium pipe > anything u can get from a stainless.
31-07-2010, 10:54 AM
JOhnnyFD

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenonkuraz

thats raspy as!

I want it to sound like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDg8i...eature=related

Quote:

Originally Posted by ej20i

thats johnny Fd's

sounds good huh
31-07-2010, 07:45 PM
xenonkuraz

Anyone got a shot of how it looks underneath our FDs? I'm trying to find a pic of the full exhaust work but can't find anything
02-08-2010, 09:41 AM
ej20i

would anyone be interested if i was going to let go my J's racing 304R muffler??
02-08-2010, 11:35 AM
xenonkuraz

Just removed the big resonator...it's a bit too loud for me now but no rasp so it's alright
02-08-2010, 01:40 PM
stanz86

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekdez

save your money and buy my fd2r j's titanium 60rs exhaust.. (Y)

how much did you pay roughly for urs? it sounds really awesome
03-08-2010, 12:10 AM
Xpire

Quote:

Originally Posted by ej20i

would anyone be interested if i was going to let go my J's racing 304R muffler??

Maybe :) Depends on how much you willing to part with it for...
03-08-2010, 12:12 AM
Stig

$5 and since youre asian, ill throw in some king springs
03-08-2010, 12:31 AM
xenonkuraz

argh turns out to be too drony...

tomorrow i'm gonna replace the smaller resonator with a bottle type.

hopefully it'll sound better then :(
03-08-2010, 09:00 AM
ej20i

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xpire

Maybe :) Depends on how much you willing to part with it for...

whats ur offer?
03-08-2010, 09:30 AM
threesix

anyone got some FD sport rims they wanna off load?
03-08-2010, 12:15 PM
xenonkuraz

Me if I can find something better :D
03-08-2010, 12:17 PM
threesix

buy my SSR's!!! LOL!!!
03-08-2010, 12:36 PM
xenonkuraz

Got pics? Where u located?
03-08-2010, 12:39 PM
threesix

no pics. their in good nick.

you know the sizes and offsets right? 18x8 18x9 +38 205x40

what condition are your rims?

im in canbeera.
03-08-2010, 06:26 PM
aero

liquid23 might still have his sport wheels up for sale. though, he does live in WA.
what's ur price for ur SSRs? PM y0!
03-08-2010, 06:28 PM
Stig

i want to buy new rims :(
03-08-2010, 06:30 PM
aero

lol u have a whole new car! id take a dc5r over a set of wheels :p
03-08-2010, 06:45 PM
Stig

its track only though lol, iono might hock it off for street/track ep3r when i have some more money

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