Fo real!!!????? Pm if srs. I'll make it worth ya whileQuote:
Originally Posted by DuffyFD
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Fo real!!!????? Pm if srs. I'll make it worth ya whileQuote:
Originally Posted by DuffyFD
Full service bro? ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by threesix
learnt well from the thailand trip
Was looking up DRL's and stumbled across this:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CVRDGGW7K34/Tx...0/DSC_0100.jpg
:s
"M&M's" CivicQuote:
Originally Posted by xenonkuraz
http://japanparts.com/db/parts_detai...&SEARCH_page=4
More like I taught Thailand a thing or 2...
Pmpmmm
pm sent!
extended studs installed. Yep I'm a badcnt.
any1 know where to install coils at a good price? got my skunk2 n just sitting in my living room :(
Can DIY it pretty easily.
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/suspe...g-si-06-a.html
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/suspe...coilovers.html
Will do 4 cashQuote:
Originally Posted by ynot2o99
has anyone thought of buying a in car camera for accidents and etc?
http://www.autoblackbox.com.au/index...te=common/home
haha aand have it used in evidence against you !!
Thanks for link will try if other options fail.Quote:
Originally Posted by lolmclol
how much?Quote:
Originally Posted by DuffyFD
Like 150? Dunno mate its a few hrs. Most shops charge heaps more
inb4 duffy becomes the new BYP
+1 for Duffys home mechanic skills
thats how i much charge for coil installs ;) shops now charge like 250+ :(Quote:
Originally Posted by DuffyFD
happy to pay you 150 to install them. book in a night n ill bring my car to urs?
Pm me. And weekend day is better.Quote:
Originally Posted by ynot2o99
Hell Duffy you charge $150 !!! I'll do it for $100 .... LOL
sorry mate, he already offered and im not the guy to change his mind for a cheaper price.
all cool yot2099, just a friendly wind up for Duffy !!
Noob question for the stance gurus.
Herego:
If I want a 1" wheel gap reduction, is it as simple as lowering the car by 1" with springs?
I'm sure it would depend on the type of spring? Some brands will be stiffer etc and when they claim a 2" it could result in something far different. Best bet - get some good coils and adjust it/play with it as the springs settle etc. Takes more time but you get the bonus of better handling and constant adjustability? I forgot whether or not you have coils yet lol. Are you still on stock sussy?
yeah probably the only thing thats still stock is my suspension :/
however I don't want to get coils
Pic taken today at jdmst meet
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...ton/hondas.jpg
why don't you want coils?
It usually is, but your wheel setup is pretty aggressive. So with that 1" drop, you can expect a bit more of a drop as natural camber will set in and get you a bit lower. However, with that being said, when I was on springs, my rear was lower than my front due to the camber, so that's another thing to watch out for.Quote:
Originally Posted by xenonkuraz
For what reason?Quote:
Originally Posted by xenonkuraz
If you're not after shit coils go for some decent shocks (suitable for the street) and a good springrate to match. Think koni yellows + a decent spring of whatever brand you like.
coils are just for the sake of saying you're JDM. And if you insist on having height adjustability, you can get those ground control or skunk2 sleeves
Because I insist on this car being a daily and if I have height adjustable coil overs I know I will end up slamming the bitch.
So yes I wouldn't mind getting koni yellows and say king springs but I'm trying to keep it simple at this stage as I'm currently putting the pot towards more performance mods; Apexi avcr/eboost2, battery relocation kit so I can extend my intake pipe length, rrc manifold and bigger throttle body to name a few.
Latest facelift for mine.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8052/8...d423ea7f_c.jpg
Also on the coilover vs spring debate I am going to go Tein springs and replace rear shocks with koni damper adjustable. Daily setup for me.
Lookin mega clean!Quote:
Originally Posted by BaNaNaMaN
<3 genuine R
Same, I'm on stock suspension, but when it blows I'll get coils because burn money simply hah.Quote:
Originally Posted by xenonkuraz
Love the backyard special front lip, it compliments the front so nicely.Quote:
Originally Posted by BaNaNaMaN
i will never understand anyone that would want springs over coilovers when they got the chance to chose lol.
Bags> Coils
Simply because I couldnt get low enough on my coils ;)
but now you can't roam the streets of sydney without fireworks......
Weooaaatt?Quote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
Lol its called value for money superJDM ! I guarantee my strut / combo shits on any of the coilover for ride and adjustability. And they will last twice as long. I did heaps of research and was willing to import my stuff. I've been in cars with KWs and Teins and they were too ruff for the everyday street potholes.
Which ones did you end up getting Stevil?
Rough is an opinion :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Stevil
I like drivin biitches around hitting potholes and watching them babies bounce.
Nuespeend sport springs (German $330 landed) and Tokico HTS ($790 landed) did all the installing myself. Was a tight decision as Koni shocks are a great option. Again each to their own but I havent seen too many sets of coilovers for $1100 Id touch ! I also tried Eibach spkrtline springs but found the rear spring rate to be too light for my style of driving.
haha was thinking about getting a piece of metal welded to the undercarriage to send sparks flying over uneven surfacesQuote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
hahah you'll get stuck over bumps lmao
beacuse your car gets jittery over bumps because the damping is too stiffQuote:
Originally Posted by SuperJDM.
If you're looking for a well balanced ride for the street, you cannot go past koni + ground control (in terms of value for money)
Hmm anyone know the approx wheel specs of these ssr type f's?
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225/40/r18
Probably 18x8 +35?
they are 18x9 - that i am sure of. However, the offset i'm not sure. But i would guess it would be somewhere between 35-50. That's just going by the concavity of the face
was going to say +9 .. but when I saw the huge amount of camber it sort of threw off my answer, I can't find any real lead to the specs.
the offset I'd say +35 .. as its the highest it would go without any problems.
this is the link to the canibeat feature:
http://www.canibeat.com/2010/08/the-power-of-dreams/
yeah probably 35 considering the amount of camber - and the massive gap up front between tyre and fender is probably because he installed genuine fd2r fenders (which have more clearance than stock fd).
readdddd
SSR Type F 18×9 +32
oh wow i completely missed it LOL.... eyes gone bad too much readings required for my dirty law exams sigh
thanks guys! would those actually fit? i really dont want to stretch tyres
hey man noob question here. I'm looking for better handling and lowering my car (probably to minimum legal height - 10cm). I'm looking at Tanabe NF+ coils at the moment. Would the Koni/Ground control be better in terms of value for money for a daily civic? Not planning to track the car at all. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by curtis265
The only thing Steve lacks with his setup is adjustability. If you wanna dump the car then coilovers are what you want. stance = coils only because when you're running close to flush then you don't want much movement and with coils you can tighten them up to that degree.Quote:
Originally Posted by envoytheguy
If you're looking for performance and getting a bit lower then fun with the Koni/XXXXXX spring option. Neither are a bad choice.
i had the tanabe NF+ --> spring rates are way too soft if you're planning on going for a stanced look - you will bottom out and scrape and rub and all this retarded shit on these coils lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by envoytheguy
in terms of daily driveability, how low you can go, and comfort - they're quite good and cheap-ish too. I never hit the track myself but my mate who had the same coils on an fd did and said they were decent. But i suspect the rates are too soft for any decent track work
yes, quite easily. I think the koni + gc is around $1.1kQuote:
Originally Posted by envoytheguy
i'm guessing the tanabes cost a fair bit more? (got NFI)
spring rates can always be changed, especially with the ground control sleeves
tanabe are around 1.5 i believe. Yes spring rates can be changed but another limitation is that the NF+ don't have damper adjustability. Just height.
oh lol wtfQuote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
that sucks!
yeah tell me about it.... it pays to do your research before you buy hahahha =.=
Thanks for the replies black8thgen, curtis and duffy!
So what you guys are saying is, the koni/gc is much better value, but if I want to go for the stanced look and avoid scrubbing everywhere, I'm going to need coils with a higher spring rate?
For street use, koni/gc is sufficient and cost-effective. If you are looking to go down the coil route, invest in something with good adjustability and choose a good spring rate.
Have you got a set of rims in mind or already put on at the moment?
Can someone please confirm if the koni/gc setup will be able to lower my car to the ride height that I'm after (ie. 10cm off ground)?Quote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
Nah haven't gotten wheels yet, still saving and looking. Probably get a set shortly after I lower. Love to have a set of Used silver BBS LMs or SSR Type Fs (like that red CTR a page back). Haven't decided yet if I should go for 17x9 or 18x9 though. Not sure how bad the ride will be xD
Btw do you have any recommendations for coilovers? I've read that TEIN SS or Buddyclub N+ are good ones for the FD.
No, you won't get that low with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by envoytheguy
Just get coils man. Once you go low, you want more and more low :P
you can get ultra fuking low with koni/gcQuote:
Originally Posted by envoytheguy
another one to look at is those 'function and form' coils, i've heard some good things
Buddyclub N+ ride very nicely and will certainly get you as low as you want. And have reasonable spring rates with height and damper adjustability.
I personally am trying to go the other way. The TypeR is WAAAYYY to hard for daily driving factory. So they are the track suspension and I am looking for some smooth and slightly lower daily suspension.
The guys on the US forum (8thcivic) have nothing negative to say about the Buddyclubs, but I've read a few more "enthusiast" comments say there is better that can be bought in the same price bracket.Quote:
Originally Posted by BaNaNaMaN
But if and when I do buy coilovers, they'll definitely be a set of Buddyclubs :-P
bc racing br series have had good feedback
BC racing now distributed through Just Jap. The original online site (bc-racing.com.au) is very outdated and none of the contact details are valid anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
Thanks for all the replies and feedback. Much appreciated !
jprak is your wrecker still selling the fn2r seats for $950?? By the way guys The front two seats are straight bolt on to our cars right? On top of that are the rears straight bolt on as well? I hear rear fn2r seats weigh a back breaking 40kgs..
here's the link:Quote:
Originally Posted by Baygon
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/milpe...e-r/1007775898
P 02 9773 5007
F 02 9773 5006
E sales@onboostautos.com.au
107 Carrington Road
Revesby NSW 2212
and to the seats, you need minor modification to do it. Ask duffy. he fitted it in his FD
Quote of the day:
Hondas = Vietnamese Technology
half sticker bombed .... lol ....Quote:
Originally Posted by jprak
repped +1