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Nice pics Brett, love the boat in the dam! That must have been a good effort. Waterski much? :D
Interesting about the oils too. Thanks for the link, skimmed through it and will definitely read it properly some time. Just hit 231000 tonight and is due for a change.
Cheers Troy,WOW 231k's! I just hit 150k's in mine :)
Friend has a d series with 400,000 + kms on it lol
Yeah man, every car has it's own history eh! I think actually that's about 15000 I've put on this car now since I've had it.
She still pulls strong for a stocker. Only thing is I'm chasing the most minor of radiator coolant leaks, it only shows up when I've been VTECing hard for a bit, it'll drop a few drops (literally) on the road. If I drive like a granny everything is perfect. I'm thinking I might have to get Red Devil Radiators to give it a good pressure test and it will eventually show up for them, see if they can pinpoint it and fix it up. My dad helped me tighten all the clamps we could find but it's still doing it and he's overseas at the moment.
New tyres seem to be getting better and better, had to go to the shop last night in the rain, and I can definitely feel the difference around round-a-bouts in the wet, even when I wasn't pushing it very hard at all.
Thought about getting a nice intake setup Troy? It's worth it, even just for the sound alone :)
Sure! Care to donate to my cause? Cause three kids = money spent on food, nappies, and not enough left for bills. :(
;)
Haha I think you'll need the nappy when you hear your crossover with a sweet CAI =P
What engine does the CD5 vti have? H22a? C27 V6?
F22 isn't it? Or an F series of some sort?
If it's an F series, keep it stock IMO. Not worth it for minimal gains.
H22a or C27 is another story. I'd like to try driving an Accord with a V6 C27a.
Actually if I could justify the spend, I'd be driving a V8. Rego/fuel/insurance all add up unfortunately.
Troys car is d-series lol
If only it was the F22 from the USDM S2000 :D
The F22C was also released in Japan, and had a decrease in power from 247bhp to 239bhp compared to the F20C, the redline was also reduced by 1000rpm because it had a longer rod to stroke ratio.
Lol. I'd be happy with 239 ponies.
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This the family man's Type R. I've seen these on the track vs ITR and they got owned, but would still be a nice car.
F22B1 I believe, something like 109 kilowatts. It doesn't say in the book but I remember researching it one time. Definitely not D series!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gio
It is 2.2L SOHC w/ VTEC yo!
EDIT: Unless I'm really, really wrong! Which is very rare (but has happened once).
They have a compression ratio of 8.8!!
Did someone say turbo?
Hum... really? Might need some thinner gaskets yo!
Where did you find that out? I'm always looking for the proper specs for my car, doesn't seem to be a definitive source and web pages vary.
Wikipedia lol.
The F series SOHC has the second best flowing head out of the Honda engines, it only comes second to the S2000 engine.
Check this video out for NA SOHC F series action!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Mpgm...layer_embedded
Which is also F series ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by newpaddy3
Gotta be stoked with THAT Troy!
Haha awesome! Might need to try and convince the Mrs that I need to get a "service" done at Bisimoto Engineering... :)
EK9 rear sway bar went into the car on Monday. Talk about bang for buck!
So it makes a big difference? I'm just about to get a DC2r sway bay for the teg, jdmyard has eveything for $350
For sure Alex. It makes your cornering so much better. Check this article: http://autospeed.com/cms/A_2359/article.html
I noticed you mentioned 350 for the swaybar kit. Don't forget that you need an ASR subframe brace -that's another 270. You absolutely need it, otherwise ur subframe will get ****ed.
Thanks Mike! I'll read though that article after work tonight.
Yeah I was doing some reading before about it, ASR is an absolute must!
And what's next on the list? Coils? Buddyclub N+ next up for me!
Full exhaust is next, I'll think about springs/dampers later. ATM she's handling well with the sway bars, it's time for more power.
More power? But you haven't finished with handling yet! Have you stripped out unnecessary weight??!!
It's definitely the way to go in my opinion, Brett's car is a classic example. Very nice attention to detail in the handling department, it is the standout attraction that makes me love his car so much. More than the performance, more than the looks (although they both are important and Brett's car has ++ in both those areas as well). And more than the automatic gearbox as well. :D
Once handling is 100% improved, then you also have the added benefit of knowing that you can throw whatever performance it will take at it. As opposed to big grunt V8 engines with supercharger, it is too much power and the car can't handle corners all that well anyway. Takes the fun out of it in my opinion. Fast in corners > fast in straight line.
So true Troy!
And sounds good Mike. Full exhaust will give you good top end Vtec power
I disagree Troy, the car handles pretty well. It's a VTi-R not a CXi. It has CTR front and rear sway bars and firmer springs rates than EK1. While most dudes slam their car immediately, I don't subscribe to that.
And a supercharged v8 with a good suspension setup can be nice in the twisties believe me. You think V8 supercars don't handle well? I get your point though, it's just a bad analogy.
The B16a needs a bit more go, and a full exhaust will cost me less than half that of decent springs and dampers (not to mention bushes). It could really use the extra 10-15 or so HP.
Also I'm up in the air about whether or not I'll get a better car next year. Springs and dampers are harder to install/uninstall, so they are more difficult to part out of the car upon sale time compared to an exhaust.
I was not meaning the V8 supercars, I was meaning the average Aussie with some Falco-dore and supercharged the thing without going all out on suspension first!
But don't mind me, I was just sharing some love for the BAT!
No worries Troy ;)
I do wanna get a bang for buck power mod 1st.
Springs and dampers are definitely a good idea for the future.
Actually Ive been thinking Koni yellows and some decent springs, I've just realised they can be had for about less than 1200 all up.
I'm sure if you keep an eye out you can find yourself a decent set of coilovers second hand, for about the same price.
I wouldn't buy coilovers for that price. Problem is I value ride comfort. Good dampers and springs can get nice handling without compromising comfort too much. It's my daily car remember.
Cheap coilovers (unlike expensive $3K+ ones) are HARSH, no matter how you adjust them! I've had 1st hand experience with my mate's cars. It would make life very uncomfortable on Brissies crap streets and roads. Cheap coilover are good for the track, but shit for daily driving.
When you install ur coilovers, you'll know what I mean. Your missus will whinge from a sore arse LOL.
Maybe you can get cheap coilovers that don't rattle your bones, but I am yet to find them. That's my experience and what I've heard from others anyway.
Mike ;)
Thanks Troy,that's a really nice thing to say!
I want to corner balance it now,then it should be Awesome.U can throw it round corners now but on lefts at the track it slides out a bit.It needs corner balancing to fix that I reckon.
What do U guys think?
It's feels like the extra weight of me,the driver is causing this..
How much is corner balance? I heard it's a bit exxy :S
You just wait until I'm in the passenger seat! Then you'll notice problems! All 100kg of my fat arse... Need to do some exercise eh!
Put some bags of cement in the passenger seat
Hey Brett,
Does it slide to the left? Or does the rear slide out?
If it slides to the left, depending on how wide your wheels are already, I would think that getting wider wheels would help with this issue.
*sniff* You are likening me to bags of cement? *sniff*
Troy, I love cement. Cement it like the best building product ever, I want a house made from it!
Don't need tile or a wooden floor, just get some polished cement and you're done!
It's pretty cheap too. Cement is awesome.
Did I mention that I really love cement?
I know. I can never be as good. *sigh*
Yeah but if you build me a house made from cement that makes cement your bitch.
My last day of work for the year was today. After work I took the Civic to the track and wound it out to 8400 several times. Love the B16a!
Troy, ur earlier post is still in my head. ATM I'm considering springs/dampers vs full exhaust. In any case I am compelled to mod my car. I've been watching too much Best Motoring on the 'tube. Check out EK9 @ 05:55 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rYjiBQ9pp4B16B FTW!
That's mad Mike! I bet that was tons of fun!! How did you go? Did you feel like you could push the car to its limits?
Also, kind of a side note, but with your Injen cai, did you notice any loss down low?
Maybe a little lost below 2000 revs, but a noticeble improvement in mid-range power. Once you get I/H/E (or internals, if thats what ur gonna do) get a Hondata( or equivalent) and tune. It'll help power in all of the rev range.
Nice one Mike!
$100.Brendon on here will do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikecivic78
If I'm turning left it slides outwards..I've got 215's but they are low as on tread but stil on rights it dosent slide out.Quote:
Originally Posted by newpaddy3
Lazy rainy dayzzzz
Thanks 4 the Great day Mike and lettin' me stay ova!
Your car is soooo good,so impressed,LOVE IT!!
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Hangin' @ Timmy's 4 Chrissy Eve n' took some picky's :)
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How good is this,a rainbow that joined from our dam to the neighbours dam and just to show some Love it appeared the same time the next day,was so nice.
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Here's my Horticulture class.22 started,9 finished,2 less than the pic.But that's cause they were just milkin' centrelink hehehe
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Nice photos Brett, we had a great time, gotta do it again!
I'll put up my photos as soon as I can.
On the way back to Brisbane my driver's side power window stuffed up, it's off the channel. A bit of tint is scraped off the window, sucks. I'm looking into DIY fix. Hopefully I can fix it in daylight tomorrow. Anyway, that's my main focus atm.
However, I am stoked by the EM1's handling with the ek9 swaybar, I can really throw it into the corners ;)
Ok, I think I've sussed out how to fix the window. I'll take some photos, maybe do a DIY thread later.
Here are a couple of pics from Thursday.
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Merry Xmas Beeza!
I fixed my window today, goes up and down better than eva. I took a few photos, so I hope I can prepare a DIY. All Civic coupes have this problem at some stage, so it would help some people out.
Rear sway bar is still shifting around. I cannot explain it- when it shifts back to even, I'll re-torque the bolts. But man, it corners so well! I've been taking corners hard today in the wet (no-one on the roads on Xmas day) and the rear never slips out. Like you said the other day, it is fun to drive. No under or oversteer, just point and shoot.
Just gotta get some better brake pads and I'm ready for Lakeside or QLD Raceway. Stoked!
Life is all about enjoying the corners! :D
Hope you guys all had a Merry Christmas! Cheers.
Great stuff Mike!!!
Yes QR,real soon mate :)
I just checked,the 4th of March mate!
March 4th, nice! So soon!!! Hopefully I can get some new sussy in there before that. If not, then doesn't matter though.
BTW, check my video link a earlier on this page- Best Motoring "type R Legend"
Nice vid!
March 4 buddy WOOT WOOT!!
Yea man, how about the footage of the type R Civic hatch gunning it in the wet? Insane.Quote:
Originally Posted by beeza
4sure 4sure!
Seen Timmy working hard today at Pac Fair :thumbsup:
lolz:p
Brett are you coming on the cruise? Check out upcoming events!
Yes! Thanks Troy,fa-sure!
Hey Brett. It's been quite an interesting day here in Brisbane today. Work has been halted until floodwaters recede.
EM1 loving the wet, despite having a CAI ;)
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Oh that's great,NO WORK!! :)
Cool pic!
U guys are are getting hit hard aye? we are too but as U know we are on high ground,so all good,it would be hard to flood us in where we are luckily.
Updated: second pic added.
Our place is on high ground, so no worries. Just took some pics on the way back from work.
Damn!
or
Dam.
Lolz haha
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...=1#post2936677
Need some help please guys!
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View from my bed
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Woody and Zach
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Wow Woody has grown mate! He's huge now aye!
Duuuude that is one hectic bug!!!
Holy moly alright! Didn't see that one a few minutes ago, for some reason it didn't load half those pics.
Gio are you in need of another honey sandwich anytime soon? :D
FULLY! He's 19kg now.7 weeks ago he was 10.6kg.Man his Dad has been hanging around and HE IS A KEG,I will have to get a photo of him,he looks exactly the same but bigger and dark brown on top.Quote:
Originally Posted by Troy
So Strong.
Hahahahaha,yeah Chris!!
Haha troy. Yes I could go one right now actually!Quote:
Originally Posted by Troy
Gimme heads up and I will next cruise :)
When's the next cruise :) Im keen as guys!
How about a small mountain run like up Mt Tamborine and back. Then dinner and movie at my place. Will cook up a big pot of spaghetti bolognese or something. Sounds ok? Or someone have better idea?
Sounds awesome Troy! :D