Your Mods To 2006-2011 FD Civics

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04-12-2013, 03:03 PM
SharkChu

Need advice!

I've finally got the projectors into the reflector bowl housing.

I now need advice on a few things..

1. Painting the inside of the reflector bulb matte black (to prevent any glare), how do you suppose I go about this? Never used a spray paint in my life.. haha

2. I have a 2 grounding wires that I need to put somewhere (they suggest somewhere on chassis that has direct contact with metal), also I have a relay and 2 ballasts to mount .. does anyone know where about are a good location for these? I'm completely clueless! Just beeing browsing though 8th civic.

3. I need an "epoxy" glue or something similar, for the back of the projector, to secure it into place.. anyone recommend some? I'll take a trip down to supercheap, but not sure what I'm ment to be looking for.

4. Finally, anti-rust, a lot of the items and provided screws look like they will rust over time, should I purchase like an anti-rust paint? to coat it?

Thanks, any further advice would be welcomed! This retrofitting is hella complicated for a complete noob like me. lol
04-12-2013, 03:34 PM
iou

Quote:

Originally Posted by jprak

If it's legit it should fit

i think it's legit

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/8563/uiwo.jpg
04-12-2013, 03:35 PM
iou

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honda_FD

hey IOU, Are you the one with the white FD, Mugen Spoiler, and black bits and pieces?
I always see it in my area but dont know who owns it. Always parked at the bottle shop in Glengala

No, thats not me :-)
04-12-2013, 03:38 PM
jprak

Quote:

Originally Posted by iou

i think it's legit

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/8563/uiwo.jpg

its legit but i dont think the part no. is right.

45020-FD2-B00 is for FD2

the one your friend got is for Spoon Sports EK9/DC2/ZF1
04-12-2013, 03:52 PM
iou

As i know, there is no specific spoon calipers for civic FD1. My friend did a research and hes been told that he can use the one for accord CL7. Part # 45020-MBF-G00
04-12-2013, 03:53 PM
jprak

Quote:

Originally Posted by iou

As i know, there is no specific spoon calipers for civic FD1. My friend did a research and hes been told that he can use the one for accord CL7. Part # 45020-MBF-G00

hmm unsure then. should of sold your brembos to him (Y)
04-12-2013, 07:21 PM
iou

Quote:

Originally Posted by jprak

hmm unsure then. should of sold your brembos to him (Y)

he prefers spoon. If he cant fit spoon on he will get mine one, lol
04-12-2013, 07:23 PM
jprak

Quote:

Originally Posted by iou

he prefers spoon. If he cant fit spoon on he will get mine one, lol

LOL spoon for the bling bling, should just get the brembos and spray the brembos spoon colour (Y)
04-12-2013, 07:24 PM
iou

which S2000 rotors is better, guys? RDA Grooved and dimpled or DBA T2 street
04-12-2013, 07:48 PM
curtis265

Quote:

Originally Posted by iou

my friend just back from oversea and he's got this one
Are they be able to put on honda FD1?

http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/5315/0mvf.jpg

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/672/53m5.jpg

depends what size rotor it's for
04-12-2013, 07:49 PM
curtis265

Quote:

Originally Posted by jprak

its legit but i dont think the part no. is right.

45020-FD2-B00 is for FD2

the one your friend got is for Spoon Sports EK9/DC2/ZF1

IIRC FD1 calipers are 282mm too so it might fit

correct me if i'm wrong though

Quote:

Originally Posted by iou

which S2000 rotors is better, guys? RDA Grooved and dimpled or DBA T2 street

dba x 10000000000000000000000

RDA is a piece of shit
05-12-2013, 03:30 AM
kikimushroom

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honda_FD

hey IOU, Are you the one with the white FD, Mugen Spoiler, and black bits and pieces?
I always see it in my area but dont know who owns it. Always parked at the bottle shop in Glengala

i think i know who you're on about,

is it that one? http://instagram.com/p/XGI8ECkIEV/
05-12-2013, 06:27 AM
Stevil

The Spoon would fit, but $15-1600 for Blue Calipers is Expensive Bling ! esp as you'd hard to pick the performance difference between the OEM Nissin and Nissin Spoon Calipers.

Brembo's and 300mm rotors much better upgrade and can be done cheaper, they do require 17s thou
05-12-2013, 07:14 AM
iou

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevil

The Spoon would fit, but $15-1600 for Blue Calipers is Expensive Bling ! esp as you'd hard to pick the performance difference between the OEM Nissin and Nissin Spoon Calipers.

Brembo's and 300mm rotors much better upgrade and can be done cheaper, they do require 17s thou

To match his wheels i think he has the point to get Spoon calipers. Blue wheels and red calipers i think it's a little bit colorful, lol
05-12-2013, 11:09 AM
curtis265

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevil

The Spoon would fit, but $15-1600 for Blue Calipers is Expensive Bling ! esp as you'd hard to pick the performance difference between the OEM Nissin and Nissin Spoon Calipers.

Brembo's and 300mm rotors much better upgrade and can be done cheaper, they do require 17s thou

and this is why not many people have spoon calipers
05-12-2013, 07:29 PM
SharkChu

Yo, I've installed my pioneer double din, and I'm very happy with it, I now need to replace the 2 front side speakers.

HU: Pioneer AVH-3500DAB
Front speakers: Stock
Rear Speakers: Bass Works (factory option).

That's my current setup. I'm wanting to replace the 2 front speakers, with just a pair of decent speakers. I'm not sure what's a good size that will fit within the door enclosure (I don't want to cut into the door panel).

Also, do I need an AMP? (i feel like atm it's fine.., but may change as I get new front speakers).

JB Hi-Fi are doing a major sale on car audio atm, so I want to take advantage of it.

Any ideas/opinions/advice will be much appreciated!

Cheers
06-12-2013, 09:36 AM
SharkChu

Anyone? =[
06-12-2013, 11:44 AM
jprak

Get type r speakers for the front
Heard them in both my mates car and sounded good

Like you said take advantage of the discount at jbhifi
06-12-2013, 03:08 PM
SharkChu

Quote:

Originally Posted by jprak

Get type r speakers for the front

Which ones you referring to?? the FN2R speakers?

Or these Alpine Type R ones?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Alpine-SP...item3a8807b254

Component or Coaxial?
06-12-2013, 04:06 PM
jprak

Alpine ones lol
06-12-2013, 07:49 PM
SharkChu

Quote:

Originally Posted by jprak

Alpine ones lol

Okay, So these alpine ones are 110W RMS @ 4ohms.

My headunit only does 50W RMS, so I need an amp. Do I need an amp that does 110W RMS, or an amp that just does around 50W RMS, ontop of my headunit? If that makes sense.

Gosh I forgotten all my physics...

My 2 rear speakers have their own dedicated amp (bass works system from factory).
06-12-2013, 08:31 PM
curtis265

the amp is powering the speakers, so the head unit power output is irrelephant.

It is generally better to overpower the speakers (i.e. let the amp be lazy). less heat.
06-12-2013, 09:26 PM
SharkChu

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtis265

the amp is powering the speakers, so the head unit power output is irrelephant.

It is generally better to overpower the speakers (i.e. let the amp be lazy). less heat.

I'm trying to avoid the use of an Amp, taking account of your post...

A component speaker with tweeters, says a nominal input of 60W. Headunit does 50W. that should be fine ? It's within a few Watts.
06-12-2013, 11:24 PM
curtis265

You won't be getting the most out of them, that's all.

Another thing is that some brands advertise 50w rms but don't actually put that out
07-12-2013, 05:52 PM
SharkChu

I have an orange ! In a triangle. What is that?? I'm driving home from work. Never seen it before...

It's a solid indicator ... Hmm
07-12-2013, 06:10 PM
NeedVtec

Vsa I'm pretty sure. I think traction control?
07-12-2013, 06:11 PM
NeedVtec

That vehicle stability assist.
07-12-2013, 06:38 PM
SharkChu

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeedVtec

That vehicle stability assist.

Cheers, makes sense.

I realised that the audio people accidentally switched my LED footwell switch with the VSA off switch, when they installed my headunit...

Is there a way of switching it back myself? Without having to go back to the audio shop?

thanks.
07-12-2013, 06:41 PM
envoytheguy

Your Mods To 2006-2011 FD Civics

what do you mean they switched your switches? So when you press the VSA button your interior lights come on? if so, you can probably just remove the plastics under the steering wheel and swap around the connectors that go to the switches
07-12-2013, 06:46 PM
SharkChu

Quote:

Originally Posted by envoytheguy

what do you mean they switched your switches? So when you press the VSA button your interior lights come on? if so, you can probably just remove the plastics under the steering wheel and swap around the connectors that go to the switches

Yea, if I press the interior light button, the VSA goes off, and I get the Orange !. And when I press the "VSA Off" button, my interior lights come on.

LOL. bloody oath, I have no idea about electrical stuff. I should take off the negative of the battery right? And under the dash is it?? ...
07-12-2013, 07:43 PM
NeedVtec

Don't touch nothing, take it back and let them fix their mistake.
07-12-2013, 07:47 PM
stevo1210

Got my OEM Honda Modulo bodykit on a few days ago...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...14030318_n.jpg
07-12-2013, 07:47 PM
curtis265

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharkChu

Cheers, makes sense.

I realised that the audio people accidentally switched my LED footwell switch with the VSA off switch, when they installed my headunit...

Is there a way of switching it back myself? Without having to go back to the audio shop?

thanks.

take it back to them and make them rectify it at their cost.

they're not doing their job properly
07-12-2013, 07:48 PM
curtis265

Your Mods To 2006-2011 FD Civics

funny how if ur car doesn't come with it, you want it so badly and then love it 10x more than if you got it like that

#builtnotbought lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtis265

take it back to them and make them rectify it at their cost.

they're not doing their job properly
07-12-2013, 07:51 PM
lolmclol

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtis265

funny how if ur car doesn't come with it, you want it so badly and then love it 10x more than if you got it like that

#builtnotbought lol

brb writing cheques
07-12-2013, 07:57 PM
SharkChu

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeedVtec

Don't touch nothing, take it back and let them fix their mistake.

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtis265

take it back to them and make them rectify it at their cost.

they're not doing their job properly

Will do, thanks fellas. Have to wait till next tuesday though. blah.
07-12-2013, 09:41 PM
NeedVtec

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtis265

funny how if ur car doesn't come with it, you want it so badly and then love it 10x more than if you got it like that

#builtnotbought lol

I don't even know anymore.

Regards,

TheSain...
07-12-2013, 10:50 PM
lolmclol

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeedVtec

I don't even know anymore.

Regards,

TheSain...

Pm sent re: d15b swap
08-12-2013, 09:05 AM
Shimian

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharkChu

Yo, I've installed my pioneer double din, and I'm very happy with it, I now need to replace the 2 front side speakers.

HU: Pioneer AVH-3500DAB
Front speakers: Stock
Rear Speakers: Bass Works (factory option).

That's my current setup. I'm wanting to replace the 2 front speakers, with just a pair of decent speakers. I'm not sure what's a good size that will fit within the door enclosure (I don't want to cut into the door panel).

Also, do I need an AMP? (i feel like atm it's fine.., but may change as I get new front speakers).

JB Hi-Fi are doing a major sale on car audio atm, so I want to take advantage of it.

Any ideas/opinions/advice will be much appreciated!

Cheers

I would recommend you amp it. Like you said, take advantage of JBs 30% off sales. It makes a huge difference.
Also a Sub makes a massive difference. I have a 10" (lol) and it really adds value to the music. I turn the bass to 70% and I find it quite loud.
08-12-2013, 09:37 AM
curtis265

yes you'll get 100x more clarity when you amp your speakers properly
08-12-2013, 11:10 PM
Honda_FD

Quote:

Originally Posted by kikimushroom

i think i know who you're on about,

is it that one? http://instagram.com/p/XGI8ECkIEV/

Nah not that one. I've seen at around St. Albans, Looks tough as! Needs more low though.

The one in my area is white, Black Roof, Black Hood, Mugen Spoiler, and some random black bits here and there.
its got the pre-face lift with white LEDs on it. I ALWAYS see it in my area and around High Point but never got the chance to look at it.

We do one of those drive-bys were you just look at each others car and awkwardly look at each other and then continue driving haha
09-12-2013, 11:58 AM
*DAN*

Hey guys, after months of lurking around I'm finally about to buy an FD2. Is there anything i should be looking out for when inspecting the car?

I was thinking of checking out this car soon: http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de.../?Cr=7&sdmvc=1

How much should I be offering? Was thinking of trying to get it down to 17 or 17.5
09-12-2013, 12:00 PM
jprak

Quote:

Originally Posted by *DAN*

Hey guys, after months of lurking around I'm finally about to buy an FD2. Is there anything i should be looking out for when inspecting the car?

I was thinking of checking out this car soon: http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de.../?Cr=7&sdmvc=1

How much should I be offering? Was thinking of trying to get it down to 17 or 17.5

.

dealers always 1.5-2k + up

if you can offer him 17k in cash he'll take it. just haggle.
why not try look for private sellers?
09-12-2013, 12:03 PM
*DAN*

Quote:

Originally Posted by jprak

.

dealers always 1.5-2k + up

if you can offer him 17k in cash he'll take it. just haggle.
why not try look for private sellers?

Much cbf lol

I've got a car I just want to trade in, cannot be bothered trying to sell privately haha
09-12-2013, 12:04 PM
jprak

Quote:

Originally Posted by *DAN*

Much cbf lol

I've got a car I just want to trade in, cannot be bothered trying to sell privately haha

makes more sense, well like i said 17k in cash, if they dont take start walking off LOL but first get a mechanic to inpsect the car.
09-12-2013, 12:10 PM
*DAN*

Quote:

Originally Posted by jprak

makes more sense, well like i said 17k in cash, if they dont take start walking off LOL but first get a mechanic to inpsect the car.

Yeah definitely haha, I'm gonna try find any faults and just over exaggerate that and hopefully they'll take it
09-12-2013, 02:21 PM
kikimushroom

goodluck dude! i like 09 sports as they have black interior, so much better than the grey
10-12-2013, 08:57 AM
Stevil

Seems alot for what will be a 4 yr old car shortly, I'd def lowball, I'd be starting at $14K, I wouldnt pay more than $15K. Its a buyers market out !
10-12-2013, 09:15 AM
curtis265

I think that's a lot...

honestly, 15 at best
10-12-2013, 07:42 PM
NeedVtec

Got mine for 11k but after on road + Rwc it was 12k. 2010 fd2, 75k km, black.

Just saying there's better out there just need to wait and jump on the opportunities. And lowball with cash
10-12-2013, 07:45 PM
jprak

my car at the paul walker meet hosted by tuned

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...21916130_o.jpg

decided will get a new front and rear bumper for the car. going something different. will update when i get it :D

btw someone buy my parts :(
10-12-2013, 08:31 PM
curtis265

in 2012, we sold our 2007 fd1 with 40k km for 11.8k
11-12-2013, 03:19 PM
*DAN*

God damn, didn't realise there was that much difference. I'm honestly not a very good haggler, you guys got any advice?
11-12-2013, 07:57 PM
SharkChu

Quote:

Originally Posted by *DAN*

God damn, didn't realise there was that much difference. I'm honestly not a very good haggler, you guys got any advice?

Not really advice, but I'm like you, terrible at haggling. I just bring along one of my mates, and he always seems to whip the salesman. Maybe you could call a friend? ahaha
11-12-2013, 08:10 PM
NeedVtec

Just don't be a pussy.
11-12-2013, 09:25 PM
SharkChu

I need advice, I've finally completed my retrofit HIDs! Problem is now.. aiming, I don't have the luxury of a long flat area where I could adjust accordingly.

I've realised I need to drop it way down, as after a 10min drive around the block at night, resulted me with 3 flashes by passing cars..

Any ideas? I've watched the youtube vids by TRS, and read on aligning threads, problem is, I don't have a flat road 25ft (6-7m) far =[ ...

And the crap thing is, I have to take out the whole headlight to access the screws on the back!

tips/pointers needed!
11-12-2013, 09:32 PM
xenonkuraz

Ahttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/11/4ubu6e9a.jpg
11-12-2013, 11:49 PM
jprak

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenonkuraz

Ahttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/11/4ubu6e9a.jpg

FUAK you found out my idea!@!!!

im going for the carbon boot with duck + roof spoiler

maybe seibon diffuser LOL==
12-12-2013, 12:46 AM
lolmclol

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharkChu

I need advice, I've finally completed my retrofit HIDs! Problem is now.. aiming, I don't have the luxury of a long flat area where I could adjust accordingly.

I've realised I need to drop it way down, as after a 10min drive around the block at night, resulted me with 3 flashes by passing cars..

Any ideas? I've watched the youtube vids by TRS, and read on aligning threads, problem is, I don't have a flat road 25ft (6-7m) far =[ ...

And the crap thing is, I have to take out the whole headlight to access the screws on the back!

tips/pointers needed!

I thought you'd still be able to do it using the normal aimers ... best choice I'd think would be a car park ... as you can park there while you do it :-P
12-12-2013, 01:40 PM
Baygon

Has anyone here got a short shifter installed?
12-12-2013, 02:24 PM
lolmclol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baygon

Has anyone here got a short shifter installed?

there's the buddyclub/ mugen/ twm performance short shifters available ... I haven't tried one though, but from what I've seen on 8thcivic, it would be amazing :-P
12-12-2013, 02:25 PM
Honda_FD

Getting bored of the slammed on stock wheels look!
What can I do to her? Need to buy Christmas presents and my baby cant miss out!

Also, Anyone know if i put 17x9 with something between +22 ~ +30 offset. Will it clear my front coilovers?

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...59280180_o.jpg
12-12-2013, 02:42 PM
lolmclol

17x9+40 (+35 to be safe) is the minimum to clear coilovers, if I remember correctly.
12-12-2013, 02:55 PM
Honda_FD

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolmclol

17x9+40 (+35 to be safe) is the minimum to clear coilovers, if I remember correctly.

Sweet. I was gunna go staggered but i guess i dont have to :)

Also, Anyone from Melbourne knows any fabricator that can make up a SRI pipe with the MAF Sensor
for the K20Z2?
12-12-2013, 04:13 PM
Baygon

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolmclol

there's the buddyclub/ mugen/ twm performance short shifters available ... I haven't tried one though, but from what I've seen on 8thcivic, it would be amazing :-P

Sweet as, but im confusing about another thing, whats actually the "short shifter"? Looking at ebay stuff im confused now..
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/06-09-HON...afc1d68&_uhb=1

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Buddy-Clu...84e3d88&_uhb=1
12-12-2013, 04:15 PM
jprak

I'm running 17x9 + 20 all around with bags

Go for 30-35 but with tyres. 215/45 215/40
12-12-2013, 06:05 PM
davek

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baygon

Has anyone here got a short shifter installed?

I have a TWM short shifter and base bushings.
Easier to install than you would think and shortens the throw by about 30%.
Great mod.
12-12-2013, 06:19 PM
lolmclol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baygon

Sweet as, but im confusing about another thing, whats actually the "short shifter"? Looking at ebay stuff im confused now..
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/06-09-HON...afc1d68&_uhb=1

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Buddy-Clu...84e3d88&_uhb=1

one is just the pivot ball (minimal replacement), the other is the full assembly, I'd go for the full assembly myself just so you know it will all work a-ok and get the max potential out of it.
12-12-2013, 07:51 PM
Baygon

Quote:

Originally Posted by davek

I have a TWM short shifter and base bushings.
Easier to install than you would think and shortens the throw by about 30%.
Great mod.

Yeah i read the installation instructions but i dont have the tools for it..
12-12-2013, 07:52 PM
Baygon

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolmclol

one is just the pivot ball (minimal replacement), the other is the full assembly, I'd go for the full assembly myself just so you know it will all work a-ok and get the max potential out of it.

Ty stu
12-12-2013, 08:51 PM
SharkChu

Hey Stevo, I see your white turbo FD on BYP racing. Nice

On another note, I managed to align my headlights to an acceptable level, without having to take out the headlight itself. But I still have to take it out, to reach the screw that moves it sideways.

This retrofit Projectors is troublesome for a noob like me =[
13-12-2013, 09:47 PM
xenonkuraz

I have the TWM short shift kit with base bushings and shifter bushings. Shifting is nice and crisp with 30-40% reduced throw.

Honda_FD look up "x-intake mod" I did it when I first got my car. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/13/e9ubume4.jpg
13-12-2013, 10:04 PM
SharkChu

So I'm done done done. No pictures, just, need to find a good place to take photos.

I'm already looking for more performance out of my retro fits, and thinking of getting a whole new set of projectors.. lol!

Btw, is this legal?
http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/u...ollo_V2_15.jpg
14-12-2013, 03:07 PM
lolmclol

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharkChu

So I'm done done done. No pictures, just, need to find a good place to take photos.

I'm already looking for more performance out of my retro fits, and thinking of getting a whole new set of projectors.. lol!

Btw, is this legal?
[IMG]http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/bilinvic/Retrofit%20Headlights/Apollo_V2_15.jpg[/IM]

BWM's seem to have a yellow light in their housing which is on all the time ... I got distracted by it thinking one was going to pull in on me last night on the freeway -_-
14-12-2013, 08:49 PM
fitme

anyone had replaced rear wheel hub bearing?..
14-12-2013, 09:16 PM
Honda_FD

Quote:

Originally Posted by *DAN*

Hey guys, after months of lurking around I'm finally about to buy an FD2. Is there anything i should be looking out for when inspecting the car?

I was thinking of checking out this car soon: http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de.../?Cr=7&sdmvc=1

How much should I be offering? Was thinking of trying to get it down to 17 or 17.5

Check this out!

http://firesport.com.au/2008-honda-c...--ad241045.htm
15-12-2013, 02:26 PM
Honda_FD

Lowered even more...

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...22010676_o.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...83089288_o.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...07326601_o.jpg
15-12-2013, 06:51 PM
kikimushroom

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honda_FD

Lowered even more...

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...22010676_o.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...83089288_o.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...07326601_o.jpg

niceee! is that the shell carwash on the avenue?
15-12-2013, 08:31 PM
Honda_FD

Quote:

Originally Posted by kikimushroom

niceee! is that the shell carwash on the avenue?

Lol Yeah. I live right next to it

Anyone know the owner?!
Sexy as hell ! ! !

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...95887898_o.jpg
16-12-2013, 12:23 PM
Baygon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honda_FD

Lol Yeah. I live right next to it

Anyone know the owner?!
Sexy as hell ! ! !

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...95887898_o.jpg

Not a fan of the black roof or tinted tail lights..

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