Your Mods To 2006-2011 FD Civics

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08-09-2010, 07:01 PM
dannybubu

i dunno...but it's about $80-$90 bucks to machine it from honda...and $290 for a set of rear brake pads...looking at mugen but they're freaking expensive!!!so i might give that a miss...isn't it if you change brake pads you need to machine the brake discs to ensure that the surface is flat like the new brake pads? that's what i heard...i dunno

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Originally Posted by DuffyFD

or drive slowly and then lightly apply the brake, if the braking feels like it's tugging then it's not aligned properly. I have this slightly.
08-09-2010, 07:19 PM
Shimian

As mentioned in few posts back ill be upgrading my HU only. Can anyone advise if a new battery is required to power a 7" touch? Also how long can I use my HU without the engine on? Only while im waiting to pick up someone so it wont be more than 1-1.5 hrs.
08-09-2010, 07:30 PM
black8thgen

nah same battery should be fine im sure. cant help much with the second question but i reckon you'd be fine waiting up to an hr maybe? not too sure though lol. ive waited about 1hr with music on n stuff and it was fine but yeah havent got an aftermarket heaadunit
08-09-2010, 07:40 PM
Shimian

yea. just worried cos if i run a 7" display, i might be watching a movie. So i dont know how much power it will drain with the engine off
08-09-2010, 07:55 PM
xenonkuraz

I'd be making sure my battery is 600cca or more...just to be safe. But a stereo usually doesn't draw much current...if you have a powerful sound system I'd be worried otherwise a movie with ample audio shouldn't be a problem. If you're worried start the car for a bit now and then :p
08-09-2010, 08:00 PM
DuffyFD

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Originally Posted by xenonkuraz

I'd be making sure my battery is 600cca or more...just to be safe. But a stereo usually doesn't draw much current...if you have a powerful sound system I'd be worried otherwise a movie with ample audio shouldn't be a problem. If you're worried start the car for a bit now and then :p

idling wont charge the battery, only driving will.
08-09-2010, 09:17 PM
PLY44

anyone know where i could source a cheap mugen lipkit in QLD?
08-09-2010, 09:48 PM
xenonkuraz

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Originally Posted by DuffyFD

idling wont charge the battery, only driving will.

ah yes that was the niggling thought in my mind as i typed that :P
08-09-2010, 09:50 PM
Shimian

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Originally Posted by xenonkuraz

I'd be making sure my battery is 600cca or more...just to be safe. But a stereo usually doesn't draw much current...if you have a powerful sound system I'd be worried otherwise a movie with ample audio shouldn't be a problem. If you're worried start the car for a bit now and then :p

cool. Ill be running a new HU only. Everything is stock with no amp/subs. ill check the 600cca part. My model is 2006 so hopefully it came with one or higher
08-09-2010, 11:38 PM
aero

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Originally Posted by xenonkuraz

anyone?

buddyclub have long nuts. these are only a 16pc set though. not sure if they do 20pc sets.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BUDDY-CLUB-BL...98133444561779

or u can get some cheaper D1 nuts, like these

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/D1-1-5-FORGED...item41523c6110
09-09-2010, 06:43 AM
xenonkuraz

Stock batteries aren't great and if you're still using it I think it's time for a new one
09-09-2010, 09:35 PM
BC8

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Originally Posted by xenonkuraz

Yeah same here. I'm on 47,000km and my brakes are still 80% but they may have been changed...

^danny I recommend if you want to upgrade your rotors get some aftermarket cross-drilled or slotted ones. Will probably cost less than OEM but look much better.

However if you want to save your money just machine your current ones...should have plenty left on them

i've just hit 47,000km's and at 43,000km's the dealer mentioned i had only 3k-4k left remaining for rear pads... I can already feel the brakes taking longer to respond.... so time for a change soon when i find a set of aftermarket rear pads.. most probably project u