im giving away a MASSIVE secret here....
use a vaccum cleaner hose at the end of the ratchet... so it creates a bigger turning point = less effort!!!
but shh,......
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im giving away a MASSIVE secret here....
use a vaccum cleaner hose at the end of the ratchet... so it creates a bigger turning point = less effort!!!
but shh,......
its hard enough to put a ratchet inside there.. is there anyway to take off the side plastic covering.. it looks deadset connected to the pillarsQuote:
Originally Posted by rk 86 wa
also, coz u have to remove that plastic covering to see the front towers, and once u put in the strut bar 3pt.. is there problems with water goin into the engine bay?
Yes u can take off the plastic covering. Look towards the edge of the engine bay you'll see black plastic parts, you gotta take that off first on both sides. Then you literally use force to pull the middle plastic bit off.
Use WD40 to spray the nuts and use a breaker bar to take it off.
Hope that helps
or just get a longer ratchet for more leverage..Quote:
Originally Posted by ej20i
im sure none of u noticed i was banned, but im back
Lol howcome?
put some wd40..?
i did, the bolt wouldnt budge.. i think i may have to lik take off the entire middle black plastic covering, the side plastic covering over the towers and the windscreen wipers.. so annoyingQuote:
Originally Posted by warwick108
so then i could have more space to take the bolts off
u were banned.. for wot? it didnt seem long?Quote:
Originally Posted by cracker
LOL. Sounded that u weren't missed at all cracker. Haha. Wad did u do anyway?
for being a cracker.. =]
I noticed cracker gone lol. But back on topic boys where would I source a decent rear sway bar from?
I know there's a cusco one for sale at 999 automotive trader here but its 500+ unless that's the normal price for sway bars?
nahh man... 500 for a cusco RSB (23mm) is abit too much.. think should be from around mid 300... but u could try getting a ultra racing RSB (19mm), cheaper than cusco.Quote:
Originally Posted by sKy.xD
some suppliers have their stock higher than some since it depends on when they bought the stock.. so when the $au currency was down thus the parts are high, if suppliers bought them when the $au was high, then the parts are lower.
I guess that makes sense. Also means I should buy one ASAP with our dollar going pretty strong atm :)
Also where can I get the ultra racing RSB ones from? Also will it matter what brands?
I don't mind paying extra for something better but if all sway bars perform the same then yeah.
Guys need help!!
Anyone here know any good and cheap handyman for minor house jobs?
im looking for a new rear sway too..
the one in the stock vti-L is like a straw..
i believe ultra racing is a malaysian brand whereas cusco is japanese, so that explains the price difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by sKy.xD
ive got on cusco 23mm and ive got no problems with the endlinks breaking off which some say it might due to the RSB being larger than 19mm but the endlinks are pretty strong.
u can get cusco and ultra racing at jdmyard... cusco at jdmconcept... ultra racing at shift performance.. these are the ones i know of but i bet their heaps of other traders that supply em.
stock RSB is a skinny 11mmQuote:
Originally Posted by ekdez
depends where u live.. from looking under ur name ur in syd and im in bris and my dad is a handyman
Lol cracker's gone again!
I reckon our civic has quite abit of body roll when cornering, would rear sway bar eliminate that?
nah he still here
Looks like the FD modding community is still going strong :D lols.. I took even more bits and pieces out of my Civic now :( Feels so naked!
yeah it does dude.Quote:
Originally Posted by ktvin09
bar your car up, it works wonders
depends wad for?if taking things from ur house...im the man for ur job rene....Quote:
Originally Posted by rene
something about a sexual blog or something, wynode banned me for like 2 weeks. why do u want a handyman?
I'll do it! lol
sway bars would stop body roll i guess.. from waht i heard.. but how does that work?
isn't body roll to do with the stiffness of the shock/spring combo?
dc5r wheels - gunmetal w/ red H centrecap for 550 with tyres yay or nay? i'd prolly spray them black
how much thread left?if more than 60%
YAY!but dont colour em black
looks nice as they are
Has anyone taken the rear bottom part of the seats off?
Either I can't get mine back on or I think i snapped some bit of plastic that possibly meant to somehow hook on?
Just wanting to know if anyone else has had this problem :(
latest mods
buddyclub e-throttle booster
buddyclub racing spec condenser
i know ppl have negative impressions regarding the e-throttle booster but i tried it on and it does make a huge difference in throttle responsiveness.. definitely can feel it and with buddyclub its adjustable and can be turned on and off.. great stuff :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
got cusco front brace to be put on, coz of those stupid tight ass bolts would need a bolt gun
wow... how much did it set u back? damnnn nice additions. whats the racing spec condenser do?
The Buddy Club Racing Spec Condenser combines an electrical grounding system with a battery current and voltage stabilisation control unit. The unit is designed to stabilise electrical noise and voltage spikes and offer additional groundingQuote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
quote:
"We recently dynoed Buddy Club's Racing Spec Condenser - an electrical grounding system with a battery current and voltage stabilization control unit. I have to maintain anonymity of the race car, but it showed a 3% increase in torque throughout the rev-range that is used on the track (3500 RPM and on). The driver of the race car was taken by complete surprise that such an electronic gadget could do this, as we ran multiple dyno runs with the same, consistent results. We disconnected the condenser, and it was back to previous torque curve, reconnect it, and it jumps back around 3%. The driver was a bit more than excited as he thought he had done most of the tricks for horsepower including expensive processes such as polishing the gears to aid reduce loss of power due to friction."
Made in Japan.. lmao
pm u price black8th
ah sweet thx a lot for that.. hmmm. did they install it for u over at buddyclub? sounds tempting =D
Nice additions!Quote:
Originally Posted by JOhnnyFD
hmm, but interesting how it says torque but no mention of bhp or kw.
nah, install urself.. diy styleQuote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
think its torque.. but i havent dynoed my car to know how it would affect kwQuote:
Originally Posted by howy
but the product manual goes to say it:
increase power and torque
improve fuel economy
smooth idling and improve engine response
improve audio quality
increase headlight brigthness
improve battery life
hey howy, u know for ur front strut brace.. does water get into ur engine? since u have to remove those 2 side plastic covers
ahh, easy install? where does it go anywaY?
i placed the adjustable unit in the right side holder and drilled a hole at the back for the wire access
then it connects to the ecu adjustment device which i placed inside in the right hand side of the dashboard.. wire then connects to the accelerator sensor
very clean mod if u drill the hole.. if not the wire will be outside
nope...just pull the latch and theres a bolt that holds on 2 it aswell near the seatbelt either on left or right forgotQuote:
Originally Posted by sKy.xD
but im quite sure there was only 1
johnny can u pm me price too..
i want to fix the dwire lag aswell in the long term..
pm sentQuote:
Originally Posted by ekdez
definitely does work
Hey Johnny, PM the price for the eThrottle booster?
Cheers, Alex
pm sentQuote:
Originally Posted by akina
johnny me 2...i think u shud just pm everyone here for the price!
LOL!
hehe.. ohh man ><Quote:
Originally Posted by ej20i
i dont wanna post it up here
pm sent
improove audio quality?...now im interested...
pm me price LOL
:thumbsup: ... i'll give a more detailed review after a weeks time but so far ive noticed that fuel consumption has improved abit due to the condenser and could be offseted by the e-throttle, audio quality sounds the same even though i didnt have a problem with it b4, and notice HIDs light up faster than b4Quote:
Originally Posted by cracker
and with the e-throttle booster, great smooth engine response
dont mean to brag but i went up against a wrx sti and i managed to keep in pace with it until i reached a certain speed limit that i dont want to disclose :p (just wanted to do a quick test out my new mods).. and boys & girls, speeding isnt cool.. not unless its on track hehe
pm sent stigQuote:
Originally Posted by Stig
If i'm not mistaken but the throttle booster doesn't give any performance gain...?
So technically you would have kept up with the wrx (STI i'm not so sure =/) without it anyways.
e-throttle just gives better engine response.. so i'm able to take off earlier than b4, rev the engine quicker, and able to match the other car's speed and pace until a certain point
i only matched the wrx's pace til a certain speed, then i backed off but was able to stay behind him throughout the way.
does not add power in anyway watsoever.. sif these mods would make me beat a wrx... but a turbo hmmm lol
can i just say....im lovin ur megan fox pic
hehe thanks.. when i saw the trailer.. i was lik i definitely need to see this movie but i was gonna see this movie anywaz.. just more motivated in wantin to watch it :DQuote:
Originally Posted by cracker
yeah i saw the trailer. and all i remember was megan fox.... ahhhh its coming out next week aye? =D
ye.. 24th.. gonna go watch it after my last stoopid exam on tat day
anywaz back to topic or whiteeg will go "no chit-chat" on our ass lmao
hahaha
24th.. dated in my calendar =D.
anywaysss.. oh yeah johnny do u think its worth changing to a K&N air filter?
ye definitely.. its better than stock and one of the mods that gets the most bang for your buckQuote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
cleaner air filter
never needs replacing
easily clean with the k&n cleaning kit
doesnt void warranty
and its k&n brand.. reputable filter brands out there
ah ok. sweet, gonna have to get me one now =]. whered u get urs from btw?
autobarn.. get the k&n cleaning kit while ur at it
call em up first to see if they have em in stock, if not they should order it in for ya
doesnt void warranty???
are you sure?
ahh kk sweet. cheers mate. how much was urs for btw?
k&n product says it and i asked the honda dealership about it and they we're lik it should be fine as long as the panel filter isnt defectiveQuote:
Originally Posted by ekdez
pm sentQuote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
lol.. finally AAI Motorsports is on here as trader
u can contact them regarding any buddyclub products as they are under AAI Motorsports.
Anyone can tell me which Autobarn sells the K&N panel filter for FD civic? I called many shops and they said they don't stock it... Only place I found it is Autojoy for $130... Is it too much?
hey im new to this i put in:
fog light
New head lights.
K&n Typhoon Filter
mugen Replica wind shield
Double Din touch Screen DVD Player
Sub, Speakers, Amps
Getting 19" Rims On Monday
Still To get coilovers, Bodykit < after Tax...
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._5324063_n.jpg
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._7064747_n.jpg
shit dude pm me the price and hwere u got those headlights!
and what sound system do you have?
and are you watching porn on that?
LOL
to black8thgen....
im getting a SRI soon as ive ordered it and my mugen panel filter will be up for sale!
i got an fd2 =[
thats bs... where abts are u at?Quote:
Originally Posted by ktvin09
ye 130 is abit too much but then the financial crisis did hit
i found one on ebay, from US, adds up to about 92-95 AUD.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/K-N-A...Q5fAccessories
i'd prob just get mine off here because theres no autobarns around my area i dont think (Hornsby).
btw that ebay link is for the FD2 (sport) model air filter. different number for r18a i believe.
Oh....darn!
theres a repco and auto-ONE infront of waitara maccas on the pacific highway... maybe they might have it?Quote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
Where do you get the headlight? PM me where u bought those and how much is it? =D thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by motolatino
I'm in Sydney... I called many autobarn, repco... they all said they don't stock it but can order in, around 120-130 ...Quote:
Originally Posted by JOhnnyFD
ye they dont stock but they can order it in.. 120-130 is abit much but tats coz of the financial crisis i guessQuote:
Originally Posted by ktvin09
latest baby mods
shadow gauges (water temp, oil temp, oil pressure wif adaptors).. havent installed yet
was tlkin to the guys at shift performance and they releasing a new shadow e-throttle product similar to the blitz controller with both having the 3 different modes.. they're testing this product on the FN2R and are interested in a FD, if u guys are interested, give em a buzz abt it
Rofl do u like ever run out of money lol...Quote:
Originally Posted by JOhnnyFD
hehe.. i do work and been saving up.. think im gonna lay off for now.. was thinkin abt brakesss, but another time
yea hey...damn yo...
i need to give shift a call on monday anywae...my SRI is not here yet!!!
just fitted the cusco 3pt front braces.. tightass fit
had to take the front middle and sides plastic covers off to reach the bolts properly
wot SRI did u get?Quote:
Originally Posted by ej20i
Hey guys, just like to share some new pics of my ride..
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/9352/car2h.jpg
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/5117/car1d.jpg
Mods to date:
mugen add-on lips
18" rims
Lowered
20% tints
4500K HID
2Din DVD headunit
Shinny.. =)