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Originally Posted by Dyln.bxtr

Also, I've heard that a disk conversion isn't really worth while.
I'm only going to reference this website as a source, for lack of care or effort. http://www.edmunds.com/car-technolog...cat=affiliates

I would much prefer to just do a big disk upgrade on the front.

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Rear brakes are very important, they're there to relieve a certain amount of strain from the fronts and keep the car from lifting too much weight off the rear during braking. If you were to do continuous hard braking (track or downhill mountain road) just think about how hot the front brakes will get.

Honestly you will have more braking power by adding rear discs than just upgrading the fronts. I think if you look around you could probably pick up a 4 disc setup for the price of a big front upgrade or less if you're lucky..

Also if you check out the Brakes Direct website there is a video where their technical director explains the importance of rear brakes and why they should be upgraded with the fronts. If you wanted to hear more about it that is.

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Originally Posted by Super-DA9

Rear brakes are very important, they're there to relieve a certain amount of strain from the fronts and keep the car from lifting too much weight off the rear during braking. If you were to do continuous hard braking (track or downhill mountain road) just think about how hot the front brakes will get.

Honestly you will have more braking power by adding rear discs than just upgrading the fronts. I think if you look around you could probably pick up a 4 disc setup for the price of a big front upgrade or less if you're lucky..

Also if you check out the Brakes Direct website there is a video where their technical director explains the importance of rear brakes and why they should be upgraded with the fronts. If you wanted to hear more about it that is.

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You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Super-DA9 again.

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Originally Posted by Dyln.bxtr

Also, I've heard that a disk conversion isn't really worth while.
I'm only going to reference this website as a source, for lack of care or effort. http://www.edmunds.com/car-technolog...cat=affiliates

I would much prefer to just do a big disk upgrade on the front.

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just get JDM endless front and paint the back drums the same blue to match

http://s3.postimg.org/fibq6bdc3/130_...ck_endless.jpg

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Originally Posted by Super-DA9

Rear brakes are very important, they're there to relieve a certain amount of strain from the fronts and keep the car from lifting too much weight off the rear during braking. If you were to do continuous hard braking (track or downhill mountain road) just think about how hot the front brakes will get.

Honestly you will have more braking power by adding rear discs than just upgrading the fronts. I think if you look around you could probably pick up a 4 disc setup for the price of a big front upgrade or less if you're lucky..

Also if you check out the Brakes Direct website there is a video where their technical director explains the importance of rear brakes and why they should be upgraded with the fronts. If you wanted to hear more about it that is.

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+1 Unless u personally done a drum to disc conversion, it makes a huge difference on track and when giving it some, the breaking feel, gives u much more confidence

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Originally Posted by EKVTIR-T

just get JDM endless front and paint the back drums the same blue to match

http://s3.postimg.org/fibq6bdc3/130_...ck_endless.jpg

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recipe for disaster hahaha

Quick update, was suppose to do a headgasket job, but seems like the head was warped causing the gasket to seep abit off coolant,, but no signs of gasket damaged sigh! Bore looks too shiny, no good, and signs of scratches on the bore, but not enough to make me worry, but because of the top of the bore, there seems to be heavy discolouration and slight damage, enough to put my finger nails in, caused by burning coolant or something else, so will need to be machined 20 thou

Plans are:
YCP 75.5mm piston
Skunk2 Rods 138.62mm
arp rods/bolts (already had head bolts in)
Machine, Deck, Hone block
Machine Head flat

That is it for now, D16 heads are good flow for upto 350hp, was planning on doing head work, but no point for my power goalsa and limted budget :(

Pulling it apart as i speak SLOWLY as im i cbf in this winter, cold rainy weather lol

http://s10.postimg.org/54kjnivy0/20140616_161313.jpg

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Originally Posted by mugen_ctr

Plans are:
YCP 75.5mm piston
Skunk2 Rods 138.62mm
arp rods/bolts (already had head bolts in)
Machine, Deck, Hone block
Machine Head flat

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Tempting me to start my turbo build haha!
Just wondering have you got a rough idea how much/where you'll get the honing done?

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Originally Posted by tangk

Tempting me to start my turbo build haha!
Just wondering have you got a rough idea how much/where you'll get the honing done?

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I got a place up in tullamarine that does machine work, all up including notching the block as well, give or take, 550 - 650, so not too bad

And yes every one must boost! LOL honda + boost = funnest thing ever!

DIY Port n polish @ mugen_ctr

I want to do 10.5-11:1 comp ratio on my JRSC mini me with forged rods and pistons later down the track.

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Originally Posted by mugen_ctr

I got a place up in tullamarine that does machine work, all up including notching the block as well, give or take, 550 - 650, so not too bad

And yes every one must boost! LOL honda + boost = funnest thing ever!

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so abt 600 to bore the block, hone it and machine head + block surface?
sounds cheap.

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Originally Posted by grifty

DIY Port n polish @ mugen_ctr

I want to do 10.5-11:1 comp ratio on my JRSC mini me with forged rods and pistons later down the track.

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heading into 14's

Shiiiieeeeettttttt unknown territory.

gud lik maniguh

M8 I don't even anymore

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DIY Port n polish @ mugen_ctr

I want to do 10.5-11:1 comp ratio on my JRSC mini me with forged rods and pistons later down the track.

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http://download.ultradownloads.com.b..._1600x1200.jpg

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Originally Posted by cbauto

heading into 14's

Shiiiieeeeettttttt unknown territory.

gud lik maniguh

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Little cheeky fuk

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Originally Posted by RenzokukenJ

Little cheeky fuk

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http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customa...ar37219_16.gif

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Originally Posted by cbauto

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customa...ar37219_16.gif

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http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customa...tar39707_4.gif

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http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customa...tar39707_4.gif

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http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Ksn2gPz0E...lpatine+1.jpeg

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Originally Posted by mocchi

so abt 600 to bore the block, hone it and machine head + block surface?
sounds cheap.

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so far ive been quoted hahaha, fingers cross it wont cost any more

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Originally Posted by mugen_ctr

And yes every one must boost! LOL honda + boost = funnest thing ever!

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On this note
My manifold arrived
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTAwWDE2MD...TgSOY/$_57.JPG

Engine Bay Update

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...ps00fdc3fe.jpg

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...ps00845c7a.jpg

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3ee9c776.jpg

WHEEL UPDATE

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...psc63897af.jpg

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...ps90fe1940.jpg

quality post

**** yeah

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Engine Bay Update

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...ps00fdc3fe.jpg

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...ps00845c7a.jpg


http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3ee9c776.jpg

WHEEL UPDATE

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...psc63897af.jpg

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...ps90fe1940.jpg

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Looks awesome ! Did you respray engine bay? Looks so clean

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Originally Posted by Tamagochi

Looks awesome ! Did you respray engine bay? Looks so clean

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Nah its only been degreased! Was already pretty clean to begin with

white on white... can go either way!
looking forward to pics with em on!

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Originally Posted by ekx105

Nah its only been degreased! Was already pretty clean to begin with

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What degreaser were you using??
Any body got some tips on how to keep the bays clean??

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Originally Posted by Dyln.bxtr

What degreaser were you using??
Any body got some tips on how to keep the bays clean??

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wire brush

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Originally Posted by cbauto

wire brush

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And some elbow grease, your set!

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Originally Posted by ekx105

And some elbow grease, your set!

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white wing yet?

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Originally Posted by EKVTIR-T

white wing yet?

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Lol not yet, respray after engine!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...psdd40312e.jpg

Thought it was going to be KSERIES

:(

mate,

b16a will rev to 9k, munch any lazy motor k24 anyday

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customa...r30053_100.gif

I would have expected the wire brush to just to damage the clear coat..

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Originally Posted by Dyln.bxtr

I would have expected the wire brush to just to damage the clear coat..

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pretty sure they were trolling

toothbrush and degreaser should do the trick

Oh... Thanks for that.
That's how I'd been doing it, didn't leave the paint anywhere near that shiny though. Assume it was pushed well too??
Is there any way to keep it clean and shiny? Is there some sort of grease/aqua-phobic stuff out there?? Assuming wax won't stand up to it.

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Originally Posted by Dyln.bxtr

Oh... Thanks for that.
That's how I'd been doing it, didn't leave the paint anywhere near that shiny though. Assume it was pushed well too??
Is there any way to keep it clean and shiny? Is there some sort of grease/aqua-phobic stuff out there?? Assuming wax won't stand up to it.

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don't use anything oily or wax.

dust will just stick to it like magnet.

not trolling this time.

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Originally Posted by Dyln.bxtr

Oh... Thanks for that.
That's how I'd been doing it, didn't leave the paint anywhere near that shiny though. Assume it was pushed well too??
Is there any way to keep it clean and shiny? Is there some sort of grease/aqua-phobic stuff out there?? Assuming wax won't stand up to it.

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yea definitely, you just gotta level up to garage queen status.
shiny bay
every day

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Originally Posted by mocchi

yea definitely, you just gotta level up to garage queen status.
shiny bay
every day

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yh, like ur car

hardparked more than mine

Put the interior into its OEM form, ready to sell the car soon.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/24/re9u6aza.jpg

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Originally Posted by UkuleleGod

Put the interior into its OEM form, ready to sell the car soon.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/24/re9u6aza.jpg

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How did it look originally??

It just had a system in it, type r gear knob etc.

The car started its like as a cxi, but now has the map light, armrest, power windows and power mirrors, along with the tacho and cup holders.

I also cleaned up my Honda Access floor mats and put them back in.

Aww Mark. Y u do dat wun?

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Originally Posted by SHOGUNOVDDRK

Aww Mark. Y u do dat wun?

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I bought myself a Forester XT :)

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Originally Posted by UkuleleGod

It just had a system in it, type r gear knob etc.

The car started its like as a cxi, but now has the map light, armrest, power windows and power mirrors, along with the tacho and cup holders.

I also cleaned up my Honda Access floor mats and put them back in.

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Oh man that's shame, hope the new owner could treat this EK as good as you did :)

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Originally Posted by kakasing

Oh man that's shame, hope the new owner could treat this EK as good as you did :)

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I'll tell you, I am going to miss it. I've had this car for 6 years now. But it is time to move on :(

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I bought myself a Forester XT :)

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oooo congratulations :)

happy rowing

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happy rowing

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Haha. Yeah, it doesn't quite handle like the civic does. But it is a bit more practical for what I do (musician).

Got nice and friendly with the wet n dry tonight.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/29/u5e6u5ah.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/29/yqujejyd.jpg

Thought I'd have a fiddle and play with the old cluster. Pretty happy with the result.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/29/2upyvesa.jpg

Gonna throw it in tomorrow along side the indiglo cluster for a comparison.

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Got nice and friendly with the wet n dry tonight.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/29/u5e6u5ah.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/29/yqujejyd.jpg

Thought I'd have a fiddle and play with the old cluster. Pretty happy with the result.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/29/2upyvesa.jpg

Gonna throw it in tomorrow along side the indiglo cluster for a comparison.

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Yeah let us know if you have any bright spots or not. And what kind of light your using (ie. std globes or led)

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Yeah let us know if you have any bright spots or not. And what kind of light your using (ie. std globes or led)

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http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/30/a3e6erys.jpg

At this stage I'm only using the standard globes, par one white LED that I had lying around (for demo/comparison purposes).

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/30/e9y5ube7.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/30/a2u5y3yz.jpg

The only others I had lying around where blue.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/30/ydesypud.jpg

Pictures/colour seems a bit off because I was using a jumper to try and black it out a bit. I'll take some better ones tonight.
All in all though, with some white LED it should look alright. Kinda leaning towards the indiglo still though.

ouch..

So sexy dylan

Finished! Need some more white LEDs for the top, but with just the background bulbs in it looks alright.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/30/6ugyqemy.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/30/y5yrutej.jpg

Dat bright spot

The one at the too was just glare haha

its the refrection on the plastic screen isnt it?

should clean out all da fingerprints and stuffs

Yeah, just a reflection. Gave it all a good clean after I'd finished playing with it :)

http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6yscttp5.jpg

pulled the motor out today

fun times ahead

http://smartercharger.com/wp-content...om-500x281.jpg

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http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6yscttp5.jpg

pulled the motor out today

fun times ahead

http://smartercharger.com/wp-content...om-500x281.jpg

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Get excited! What's going in??

k24 motor

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Finished! Need some more white LEDs for the top, but with just the background bulbs in it looks alright.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/30/6ugyqemy.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/30/y5yrutej.jpg

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if you modify the led's you will reduce the hotspots you have, heres how i modified mine, i also snapped out the tabs next to the 2 bulbs under the rpm gauge so they spread light better. http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...=1#post3023986

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Get excited! What's going in??

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Originally Posted by Vvvtec

k24 motor

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b18c2 lol

i wish k24

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Originally Posted by TbM

if you modify the led's you will reduce the hotspots you have, heres how i modified mine, i also snapped out the tabs next to the 2 bulbs under the rpm gauge so they spread light better. http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...=1#post3023986

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Thanks dude, I'll have a look through now.

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Originally Posted by carayan

b18c2 lol

i wish k24

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Nice work, big plans ahead??

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Nice work, big plans ahead??

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definitely, way bigger plans ahead, i just happened to have a b18 so why not throw it in. (i actually wrecked an integra and instead of selling the motor i kept it)

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Originally Posted by carayan

definitely, way bigger plans ahead, i just happened to have a b18 so why not throw it in. (i actually wrecked an integra and instead of selling the motor i kept it)

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That's a great attitude to have haha. What are the plans?? Got anything definite yet??

So, I painted my valve cover and intake yesterday.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/03/azatagub.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/03/va9a7aby.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/03/uhamyter.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/03/zagy2a7y.jpg
Both were looking tired and worn out.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/03/bu4ade4y.jpg

But after being stupid and not tightening my valve cover nuts enough, I have lost 3.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/03/ypy5e2ad.jpg
Anybody got some ideas of where I can get more like them?
I've been thinking of replacing them all anyways, so may aswell do it now.

You can use generic ones from a nut and bolt supplier or from any Honda dealership parts dept. ^

Bro what happened with the lettering on your valve cover lol. Next time just sand the paint off the letters with a block, that way you will have nice edges

The last time I went looking for some like it, I was told they weren't produced anymore... Guess I'll have to try again haha

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Originally Posted by Vvvtec

Bro what happened with the lettering on your valve cover lol. Next time just sand the paint off the letters with a block, that way you will have nice edges

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The paints the wrong colour and the cover needs to be replaced anyways haha. Just did a rough job until I found a new one

They called a dome nut, every bolt shop should have them

Yeah, I think last time I was looking for the ones without the top. Just the nut with the washer as the base. If that makes sense...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OEM-Honda...item2a3ca0e4cd

there you go Dylan nuts

Got the nuts. But, since I did the led conversion, my temp gauge is reading overheated, even at idle where it would normally read half. Is there anyway to reset it or any tips or idea you guys might have??

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Originally Posted by Dyln.bxtr

Got the nuts. But, since I did the led conversion, my temp gauge is reading overheated, even at idle where it would normally read half. Is there anyway to reset it or any tips or idea you guys might have??

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your bulb might be causing it to over heat

Or you know, the engine may be overheating too

Nah, not overheating. It's only started since I removed the needle to take the gauge out. It'll cold idle until it's 3/4 then sit on overheated when idling. I've tried resetting the needles, but it has made no difference.

So umm yeah it may be overheating

Not overheating.... Gauge is playing up.

you put the needle wrong

Yeah, that's as far as I got. What's the best way to put it back in? I've tried putting it at 0 when I first start in the mornings. I've tried putting it at halfway when the cold start ends. They all end up with the same result :/