Just got mine in and its awesome!
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Just got mine in and its awesome!
if u got a new set of spring.. it might be drop like 1.5"-2".. but after some time.. it will become lower like 2.5"-2.8".. =)
bear in mind if u use lower spring.. ur shock will tear faster than u match with stock spring.. =)
if u want the exact height.. can get adjustable suspension.. adjust to whatever height u like.. and good for long term use.. =)
hmm, cost is just worrying me atm, sort of low on cash haha.
but yeah im not wanting it to be slammed or anything. so im content with a 1-2" i guess. but i reckon 2" drop is noticeable so its alright. then theres my dad.. who dropped his commodore 4" on 19s... although i think they sit up really high at stock anyway.
yeh i am expecting them to sag alot due to king springs reputation i guess well c how it goes ...
latest DEmodification: took out SRI, it was causing the Malfunction Light to come on ... my guess is temperature was way 2 high in enginebay and the O2 censor was playing up so stock box for summer it is
wow really? damn... oh well only 3 months without the SRI, then you got a whole 9 months haha. but that would be abit annoying having to take it out? thikning of getting it checked up?
hmm how long have you had the kings in for?
Interesting... how long did you have the SRI in? My understanding is if it doesn't trigger the CEL (check engine light) within hours of first installing it then it will never.
I've had my SRI in for maybe half a yr... not sure now.
my opinion kings spring alright,,, or eibach, tein,, its only couple hundred dollar its around same price,,
check ebayy
i wouldnt spend too much on coilover suspension, if you car is only for street use, or mostly drive on busy road,, stock shock absorber + aftermarket spring more than good enough,,
especially if you only want to drop few inches from standard height
just save $$$ for upgrade sounds system or buy other accesories
my coilovers are great.. took my 20s off and slammed my car last night.. its like 40mm off the ground.. lol.. we had to wind it back up a bit lol.. so i can get out of my drive way
hahaha. 40mm.. wow.. lol. defect notice? hahaha. any opinions on skunk2s?
coilovers ? i have skunk2 rear camber kit lol .. and they work :P i love the cusco coil overs.. once there set up rite.. they work really well.. u can have them as hard or as soft as u want.
ohh, well i meant skunk2 springs, my bad :L.
ah im not looking into coils, since my fd is just for daily use..
so is mine lol :P
hahaha. do u go track much though?
anyone got other reviews on skunk2 springs??
In the long run, it is worth getting coilovers rather than spending less on springs now. In the long run, if your using OEM shocks, they will basically die on you because it doesn't absorb anything and you'll bounce! (which is really annoying over speed humps).
Just got my D2 Coilovers in recently and i do regret a lot on spending on the springs as its so much better and worth it in the long run to have.
Also i'd avoid tracking with just springs as the car will be much less agile as it would be with OEM sussy.
Agree! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by FallenAngel
unless u planning to change ur FD after 1 year.. hehe.. =)
That works too...
nah once you know how to take out the stock box its really simple to do ... less than 20min id say ...Quote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
ive had my springs in for about a week ... thinking of getting new tread or new rims all together because i want dish! VIP stylez
ive had my intake for about a week before the CEL came up ... basically was running fine until yesterday afternoon ... im guessing the amount of heat soak due to engine + really hot weather was giving out really bad A/F ratios (mind u i was running the engine really hard)... but then i let the car cool down for awhile and put the stock box back in, the CEL disappeared and all systems are go ... im planing to put it back in in a few days ... and i guess we'll c what happens from thereQuote:
Originally Posted by markCivicVti
hey guys...i've done a few DIY's and i've broken/lost some of those black clips where you have to get a flathead screwdriver and pry it out sort of thing... anyone know where/how much i can get them for? coz im running low now...and i don't want anything falling out...haha
get it from honda spare parts. Don't remember the price but it was reasonable.
guys, need help here... does any1 kno what the size of the "middle" part of FD2R wing? The CF part?
Thanks heaps!
I could measure my CF paddle if you want... it's meant to be the same as the FD2R, but don't quote me on that :PQuote:
Originally Posted by denot
where can we buy the wing with the cf middle part?
ebay somewhere, seen it before. but im unable to get the link atm...
has anyone in there travels seen a K swap kit for the FD? mounts etc?
wat r ur guys thoughts on civic type r bodykit for our fd?
lame??? or ok???
looks sweet, cos its sleek. except its probably a bitch to install... fd2r fenders are wider than our fds.
As long as it doesn't have 'Type-R' badges it's fine. The moment it pretends to be a Type-R then it becomes lame. Not crash hot on red honda badges... but at least its not as bad as type-r badges.Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanc
lol...got some1 at uni with a black fd2 with mugen kit all ova and type r badge with red honda badge and acura for number plate...
wad duh...
abit of confusion i say
personal preference though.. just mod whatever u like.. xD
INGS.. lol
Where u getting ings kit?!!?
yeh i dont like type r badges on non type r, looks kinda lame
but i just wna have a different kit coz every1 has mugen and type r looks better in my opinion
ING's kit is SEX!
I'm not too sure where to source one although i was considering it when i bought the mugen... but i couldn't find it!! >.<
i have a feeling amurray is getting an ings kit from his importer.. everyone hassle him for his importer! :L
i found a site last time that sold all the kits and parts etc ...but most of it was for real type r...but the prices were way to exp.
just back from family holiday, looks like i much left behind...lol
sadly, my FD's battery is dead !!! can;t even for unlock the door
3 weeks nobody warm up the car (but odc and w204 's batt still okay- bloody thai made batt..lol)
LOLZ!!!welcome back yo
Unusual, I was away from mine for 4 weeks and it started perfectly and my battery is the original from april '06
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Originally Posted by dmx
hey man.. welcome back.. =)
erm.. INGS+1 bodykit only can use the sideskirts and rear bumper.. but not the front.. unless u got FD2R fenders.. hehe..
anyway.. the kit around 3xxx-4xxx due the the financial crisis.. =)
and there are two type of material.. 1 is FRP.. another 1 is Hybrid (not sure what's that)..
http://www.ings-net.com/products/n-s...fd2/index.html
or you make FD2R fenders lol
Welcome back DMX
i really want to see what veilside comes up with...
im also wondering.. can we change the internals in k20a engine in the fd2 to make it similar to the integra/civic type r?..
Buy any stuff..lolQuote:
Originally Posted by dmx
Apparently no you can't. Can anyone confirm this?Quote:
Originally Posted by warwick108
the only internals ive seen avaliable for the FD2 is OEM JDM Civic type R pistons and rings to suit the FD2 which cost about $600 bucks from memory.Quote:
Originally Posted by FallenAngel
love the CF mann. where did you get the CF grill and V lip? cos i wanted as well.
please hook me up :)
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Originally Posted by liquid23
so if i have mugen bodykit the v lip should fit it properly right?
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Originally Posted by Brescia
Yes that is correct
erm the grill and V-lip (splitter i call it) is from overseas. I could get you one but it would have to be made here and molded which is very costly. Mine is a full solid carbon piece. i'm not sure how much the plastic splitter is, but could be a cheaper option to buy that and then CF over it.Quote:
Originally Posted by kupang
A person has pm me about just getting their normal honda Chrome part CF. Not sure if they are going ahead with the option. On the other hand don't think you can get my grill here, haven't seen it being sold.
If you start heading to making molds it would be cheaper if more people want it than just one, so they can split the cost of making the mold. Otherwise just CF over your parts.
ok here are pics of my dash that i said i would post up, getting fitted tomorrow with Alpine IVA-W502E HU connected to 500gb of hdd :D
http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4034/p1010660gf0.jpg
http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/1240/p1010658eb9.jpg
hopefully will be finished tomorrow
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/2930/p1010662zj6.jpg
yeah, that;s why abit weird, all my fren ever leaved up to 24 days, still ok.Quote:
Originally Posted by trsc27
btw, tried to jump start and leaves the car on for 1 hours to recharge, now seems alright...yeepeeee...save my $100 :p
get replica, i think already on the market. btw, only mugen kit (original) can fit FD, the rest (ings/type-r/RR/wald/etc) all need to get replica for direct fitmentQuote:
Originally Posted by Wayne
hahaha... can't get anything, family holiday, promised not to involve in car stuff..lolQuote:
Originally Posted by happy
btw, i got 2 small and very tiny oppotunities...lol
1. to test drive GTR R35 (I missed Mugen RR, when i came the car been sold, but DRM boss has tested :( )---hmmm... result: :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: Love it.
may be similiar like HSV W427 at that price level.
2. at very quick moment, snatched EBC greenstuff for FD rear pad..lol
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...zhonda/ebc.jpg
New socks, old shoes...lol
4 pot with 330 mm slotted rotor.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...onda/rotor.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...nda/rotor2.jpg
and :
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...onda/vkool.jpg
awesome brakes man.. im looking for a kit for mine. any suggestions that are not ksport lol.. price not an issue lol
price not an issue ?? AP Racing !!! but never try yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by amurray
Only tried :
-Brembo GT = ok, but not as expected
-endless & wilwood= ordinary
-Spoon = Good :thumbsup:, only don't like the color, and rumour : same manufacture with VTTR (TW)
-TW brand(s) = ok if compare the price :D
forgot the Project Mu.. xD
anyway.. nice brake u have there.. =)
hey guys, i just installed my rear strut brace in the car...i'll load up the pic when i get home
plus im thinking of getting the middle lower brace...wad u guys think??justifiable to get middle lower brace or just wait for the rear lower brace?
how much are mugen brakes dmx? looks hottttt
Hey Kupang
I bought it from overseas...had a nightmare shippings and stuff, but it cost around 800->1K delivered not sure how much is it now due to currency movement.
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Originally Posted by kupang
u can get the fd cf hood from one of the stores here.. cant remember the name. =S
is it heavy that big rotor ? Nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by dmx
How much for V-kool ?
thank you for the info. do you mind if i ask what brand was it?
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Originally Posted by rene
one of the traders sell the fd cf bonnet. around 780 i think it is.
heres my rear strut brace...makes the car more stable and faster at corners with less body roll...and yes it is noticeable
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...i/DSC_0010.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...i/DSC_0011.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...DSC_0013-1.jpg
thx. project U seems ok since we use for street only. unless u go tracking.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne
weight ? total = lighter than stock..lolQuote:
Originally Posted by happy
330 rotor, 8.1 kg + 4 pot caliper, 3.8 kg = 11.9kg each side.
stock rotor, 6.3 kg + stock 2 pot caliper, 5.9 kg = 12.2 kg
LOL.. will give the pic later, don't remember saved in which HDD folder..
only ssbh heavier a few grams, but new rear brake line bracket lighter a few grams, so even!
still waiting the rear rotor arrive to reach brake balance.
hey guys...just wondering if anyone here knows how to ship/fly something you've bought on yahoo auctions? how do we arrange our own shipment?
how much did the BBK cost u?
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Originally Posted by dmx
damn..it's so blocking the boot space. but rewarded if u say noticeable :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by ej20i
Sorry to quote from so long ago but I had a quick Q.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne
I'm looking at getting some tyres for my 18" 7.5jj rims. Now the trick is I'm running +35 offset (unsure if its definitely guard rolling territory). The trial fit without tyres looks good tho.
So to keep the overall diameter I'm looking at either 215x40x18 or 225x40x18. What would be the noticeable difference? If I wanted to drop a couple of inches (keeping in mind the offset) is it "safer" to go with the 215s? I'm guessing 215 would need to be "stretched" a little more than 225s right and hence would be less likely to scrub? So whats the actual noticeable differences?
if u want the safest choice.. Toyo Proxes T1-R in 205/35/R18.. this is the super rare model available in the market.. not sure can u get in australia or nop.. hehe.. im using this tyre in my home country car.. look sexy and roxx.. =)
but since u afraid the scrubbing.. get 215 instead of 225.. for ur own good.. =)
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4836/img1987rd5.jpg Source: Google.com
or perhaps Toyo Proxes 4 in 205/40/R18.. but 35 will look lower abit.. hehe.. =)
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/8062/editedqm7.jpg Source: tech9tyres.com.au (edited abit for easier looking)
from the pics.. it shows that doesnt mean 225 is wider than 215 than the price will be higher.. the narrower.. the more expensive.. compare 205 with 225.. hehe.. =)
i think bro rene using the Mugen RR style CF bonnet.. correct me if im wrong.. =)Quote:
Originally Posted by kupang
like the 1 in my avatar..
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Kup, Mine is Mugen RR replica, there's aircoop on the bonnet, you wont be able to see it on the picture (similar to the picture above) but I am coming over this saturday to say hello to you guys! you are most welcome to have a look..One thing that I am not too keen about the cf bonnet it self is the texture, its not as good as J's Racing but hey i like the model alot.
We are still meeting up this saturday right?
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Originally Posted by kupang
woah! is there a meet!?
rene whered u get ur hood from?
Made in Taiwan but I got it from Thailand.
Pics below is his car with his cf hood which is the same like mine. I like it alot because the airscoop is not as big as the others but thats personal preferences
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/3...7resizelu4.jpg
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/8...9resizegk3.jpg
I believe there's meeting around silverwater no? Bodass confirmed this pls?
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Originally Posted by cracker
hmm. are we able to get the same vented hood here in sydney?
you mean whether there are other sellers that sells the same cf bonnet?
if that's the case then I wouldnt know because i sure ask ppl around before.
ahh i see. hmm. are you able to get that same cf hood shipped over from thailand? And where can we get the J's racing one?
Heaps sellers here that sells J's racing but you are looking potentially 3K and up for J's racing and their air scoop are soo big you could suck a rabbit in or worse roos. I could ask the same guy to deliver the bonet again if you like?
Mind you delivery can be very costly because my bonnet was around 1800 delivered with DHL. So what I did was grab other items within the same delivery because the delivery was cap max so you could add all you want in the same "box".
LOL. okay thats a bit pricey..
ohhhh i see. hmm 1.8k. thats quite a bit. uhm does this guy have a site or anything?
thanks mate.
nah..he's some guy i know off randomly from internet forums when he posted his car pics.