MingZai's Project JDM Euro :)

**MingZai** · 22-03-2011 09:13 AM

Hey guy's I'm new to the forum and I own a silver 04-05 Euro (got to double check)
It is COMPLETELY stock and after extensive research and searching on the ozhonda forums I have compiled a list of mods for which I am going to apply with a few questions along the way in regards to pricing.

EXTERIOR:
MUGEN FRONT BUMPER
LUCKYSTAR REAR BUMPER
MUGEN SIDE SKIRTS
LUCKYSTAR REAR SPOILER
BLUE XENON LIGHTS
BLUE LIGHT BULB LICENSE PLATE
19 INCH RIMS
CAMBER KIT
PROFESSIONALLY LOWERED
BLACK COMPLETE BODY RESPRAY
LED REAR LIGHTS

INTERIOR:
SINGLE DIN MONITOR FOR REAR MIRROR
IPOD DOCK
LIGHTBULB CHANGE
MUGEN PEDAL CONVERSION
CU2 / CL9 FACELIFT STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT
LIGHT STRIPS / NEON BLUE TINGE ON THE FLOOR

PERFORMANCE:
POD FILTER
TODA VTEC KILLER CAMS
COMPTECH or SKUNK 2 HEADER
SKUNK 2 CAT-BACK
Fastline Performance Racing Spun Metal Cat

SO the questions I have for fellow ozhondarians lmao is the costs of the body kit (I have quotes from spoilershop.com.au and other online stores... but any other alternatives to get these parts?
And the headers + cat and skunk 2 exhaust will work out right? (i'm quite new to car modding) (Will need the skunk 2 headers??)
Feel free to comment on my list if you feel that some things shouldn't be added or you feel an alternative is beter...

**Xplodin** · 22-03-2011 10:08 AM

Hi and welcome!

First of all i'm not a huge fan of the lucky Star kit... IMO it looks too ricey for me. But each to their own.

There's a few things that u consider so you can save money.

When lowering the car do it right the first time. Either go Coilovers or get shocks and springs. Coilovers have the advantage of height adjustable meaning you can choose your height. How ever a set of shocks and springs may only give you one height choice. Its good that you plan to have Camber Kits as this is almost a must on a CL9 unless you want that -5000000 million camber look.

Mugen short shifter IMO is a waste of time and money. Just get the Comptech Shortshifter kit. Basically saving you more than $200 this reduces the shifts by up to 40%. Check that out before committing to the Mugen short shifter.

There are wide range of headers and Cats out there. So make sure you do some research before you go a head with this upgrade. I have the Comptech and FLP high Flow Cat, great combination! Also the Skunk2 Exhaust is loud too so be readdy for an ear droning...

Hope that helps.

Good luck and welcome to the world of car modding.

**curtis265** · 22-03-2011 10:17 AM

I take it you're in perth? Spoilershop tends to be a bit expensive but i hear they do a good job the first time - hassle free.

Do you know what sort of 'style' youre after? You'll look like rice king with that, but if you like it don't let us stop you. What kind of rims are you looking at?

and please don't do the neons under the car body

**MingZai** · 22-03-2011 10:25 AM

First of all i'm not a huge fan of the lucky Star kit... IMO it looks too ricey for me. But each to their own.

Yeah I was considering the Mugen or Euro R but I like the Lucky Star cause it's more of an aggressive look... but I was also considering the Mugen Front and side with Luckystar Rear and wing.

When lowering the car do it right the first time. Either go Coilovers or get shocks and springs. Coilovers have the advantage of height adjustable meaning you can choose your height. How ever a set of shocks and springs may only give you one height choice.

It would be best I do this after I get the kits on yeah? So its either Coilovers or shocks + springs or can you get them 3 together?

Its good that you plan to have Camber Kits as this is almost a must on a CL9 unless you want that -5000000 million camber look.

Yeah what brand and values do you have on your camber kit or would suggest?

Mugen short shifter IMO is a waste of time and money. Just get the Comptech Shortshifter kit. Basically saving you more than $200 this reduces the shifts by up to 40%. Check that out before committing to the Mugen short shifter.

Haha gotta scrap the whole short shifter thing because I just realized it doesn't work out on autos... what a noob =[ (I like the auto for its sequential shifter and don't really see a performance difference to manual when I'm using it, in fact I reckon its better but if I'm wrong then someone inform me haha).

There are wide range of headers and Cats out there. So make sure you do some research before you go a head with this upgrade. I have the Comptech and FLP high Flow Cat, great combination! Also the Skunk2 Exhaust is loud too so be readdy for an ear droning...

Yeah I heard good words about the Comptech header as well as the weapon R.. Yeag the SKUNK 2 exhaust is loud but I like the sound it gives out, also considered the greddy evo 2 and fujisobo but I prefer the skunk 2... So if I get a Header + Catback I can still install the SKUNK 2 exhaust right??

Yeah your information helped me A LOT haha thankyou very much!!!!

I take it you're in perth? Spoilershop tends to be a bit expensive but i hear they do a good job the first time - hassle free.

Nah forgot to say im in MELBOURNE

Rim wise I am thinking of getting 19 inch (heard about the 2 inch defect rule) but still looking at the designs and stuff.. Yeah neons was just speculation after seeing some members euro with it (car meet pics), it didn't look to bad but yeah don't want to look too much of a ricer haha...

**Xplodin** · 22-03-2011 10:42 AM