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Hey, I just got my x force headers installed by budget mufflers. Since it has been installed, i think the extractors lifted up the rest of my exhaust pipe line closer to the body of the car and when i drop the clutch quickly, the pipe line before the exhaust tip hits the body of my car and makes a knocking noise. What can i do to stop the knocking ? Please help
Do you still have stock engine mounts? What front sway bar do you have?
also what exhaust rubbers are u running
Take it back to the shop and ask them to correct the exhaust clearance
Had this happen to me awhile ago with my very very very gold dc4. Had to change the muffler cause the car had a ricer quad exhaust. Changed it to just the one to look stock and such, but when it was installed every time i would rev the exhaust would hit the body. I told the mechanic, and what did he do? Got cable ties to make it better LOL
Would also suggest taking it back to the exhaust shop to see if they can fix it but the dc5 chassis is known to have these issues when you put an aftermarket header on the car with stock engine mounts, not just xforce but many aftermarket brands occasionally have the same problem. Hard race motor mounts are a good option to rectify this as they are still quite comfortable for street use but will get rid of a lot of the flex in the motor under acceleration, gives you a better transition of power to the wheels as a bonus too! I have them in my type s and they are great!
Thanks guys, I took it back and the lowered my exhaust a tad, and that fixed the issue. I had a short ram intake put in aswell with a K&N pod filter, would it make a big difference if i made it cold air intake instead ?
That's good you got it fixed. Make a big difference to what?Quote:
Originally Posted by dangskiies
In performance. Theres a thread somewhere here comparing short ram intake and cold air intake. Search it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oz_Striker
You won't notice a massive difference but I'd rather run a CAI than a SRI anyway.
Heak soak be your enemey
heak soak is also my worst enemeyQuote:
Originally Posted by eLtrix
Do you guys recommend me changing my engine mounts? I just replaced that with genuine parts from trivett, but if i put on aftermarket ones would it make a massive difference ?thanks for all the advice, im gonna change it to CAI
Mounts give you a bit more vibration in the cabin, but less flex/movement in the motor under acceleration so as I said before you get a better transfer of power to the wheels. One of the best mods you can do to a DC5 as the stock mounts aren't that flash. If your going to do it get the hardrace ones, good quality and one of the better brands for the least amount of vibration. I have them and love themQuote:
Originally Posted by dangskiies
Thanks for all the help ! Did you do anything else to your type s? Also did you know if the guard panel on base dc5 models fit on dc5 type s ?
No problem, it's good to get advice from people that have been in your situation. Haha yes lots of stuff, mine is no longer a street car. What else are you thinking of doing?Quote:
Originally Posted by dangskiies
As long as it's the facelift version I can't see why not as the rest of the body panels are the same, I can't be 100% sure though as I haven't done it before
Yeah, I'm planning to get those mounts changed and probably front sway bar, jdm flywheel. What do you recommend that would make a big difference ? Not sure where to buy the parts either ay. Chuck a picture up
Why the front sway bar if you don't mind me asking?Quote:
Originally Posted by dangskiies
Jdm flywheel is a good idea, are you replacing your clutch as well? Its best to do them at the same time to save labour costs. You might even want to consider an lsd while the box is open, that is one thing that made a massive difference to me. I decided to track my car so my decisions will be different to yours but if you want so e ideas take a look at my http://forum.clubitr.com.au/showthread.php?t=11022build thread on clubitr. There are a few good build threads here on ozhonda for DC5's as well.
As for buying parts, check out the for sale section on the forum, ebay and some American sites like kseriesparts.com
Thanks for the help mate, I heard the front sway bar gives the car more control
Also, recently somehow water is getting into my car wetting the carpet behind the passenger seat, this only occurs when it rains what do you suppose i do ? or what may be the possible reason ?
Leaves under the plastic strip at the bottom of your windscreen possibly blocking water galleys. Take the clips out, remove the strip and inspect.
In all honesty, just get a exedy lightweight flywheel and exedy clutch...Quote:
Originally Posted by dangskiies
Ur JDM Flywheel will be second hand then require machining.... Just buy a new Exedy one IMO It's also lighter
Thanks for the swift response, ill have a alook in the morning, how do i know if something is wrong ?
Also, should i check anything else that might be causing this problem! Its been occuring only recently
No problem, I would suggest upgrading the rear sway bar before the front, it will bring more handling benefits :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dangskiies
Can you see any evidence of water on the roof of your car (inside)? Might be your suroof leaking or could be the boot lid seal. Just have to trace the leak back. Also smell it to make sure it is water and nothing else just in caseQuote:
Originally Posted by dangskiies
Yeah, the water doesnt smell, its not coming from the sunroof cause there is no sign of water dripping it just gets very damp when it rains so im guessing it comes from under the carpet do you know what hose etc it may be coming from ?
Anyone have a solution
Does anyone know how to clear the engine light, the engine light wont turn off as a result of my extractors.
You can get an o2 sensor defouler to get rid of it, or just bite the bullet and get the thing tuned with a Kpro an that will get rid of it! ;)