[CL9] Just bought one !!! and looking at a few mods

[masw]

Hey guys i just got a 07 tourer with about 70k kms with the manual tranny. loving it so far and was looking at a few mods to do.. i really want to do the exhaust but i was looking at doing a varex xforce system.. has anyone done this on the cl9 and how much did it roughly cost ( im in sydney) ..

the other thing i was interested in was getting a mugen style front grill.. if anyone could advice me on this that would be awesome!!

and what are the other general tips if i want to do a few power mods(CAI and what not) in dire need of a bit of power cz im coming from owning a BF xr6 haha

cheers guys

[antony]

After the XR6 I think you will love the refined quality of the Euro.

[caudex]

Not too experienced with the CL9, however I think a CAI won't change the power much unless you pair it with a new ECU and tune it.

[chez00]

Go to a DC5/euroR final drive (4.78:1). That'll speed things up.

[masw]

the euro definitely has a very quality aspect to it and so far loving it.. does anyone know quotes for a CAI on this in sydney ?

[masw]

Go to a DC5/euroR final drive (4.78:1). That'll speed things up.

has anyone done this? how is the cost vs effect balance in this

[ChaosMaster]

CAI, could get Injen/K&N from Amazon or traders here. Will be around $300 mark. Could also look at CompTech IceBox, not so much power, but it's quieter and more low down torque. Headers will also improve mid-high end power. OEM cat is 400 cell, you might want to consider changing that to a 100 cell, otherwise the exhaust system is fairly free flowing, even with the resonators. ECU for more power again, but really Force Induction is the only way to go to get any kind of serious improvements. UR Pulleys will also help, as well as lightened flywheel.

[masw]

Force induction is out of the question as im in my green P's and will look at a lighter flywheel when time for a new clutch comes (still only done 70k kms) does anyone know how long honda clutches last i heard that they are a lot softer than toyota or fords. ill look at getting the cat changed when i go for the exhausts.

[Jasemas]

As it's a manual
And Honda's make their power up high
Keep the sucker up in the high rpms to feel the vtec
And it handles x10 better than any falcodore could

[TheSaint]

pretty much as above - the exhaust system is pretty darn good all the way to 200hp so i wouldnt bother with that
(bare in mind varex systems are now illegal ggrr)

Intake the choices would come down to Fujita CAI (top end) or Comptech Icebox (tonnes of torque)
the next point to address is the headers ... WeaponR, Toda, Comptech, etc
then you would look at either underdrive or lightened pulleys ... Unorthodox Racing or Ralco RZ
next up would be clutch and lightened flywheel and a good set of tires

from here things get a bit more expensive - the next move to make is getting an ECU
the best value for money unit available at the moment is getting the TSX ECU with Hondata Flashpro
it will allow you to lower vtec slightly and tune in your existing mods
once you have the ECU it opens up the ability to fettle a few hidden secrets of the ole euro
the first one being the intake cam - the american TSX intake cam was a LOT better than ours
making it a fairly cheap bolt out mod - but you do need ECU to tune it in
the next hidden gem is the VTC - the K24 can handle a VTC range of up to around 40deg
standard it is set at 25deg - so either you get a replacement thats set to 40...
or you buy an RSX/Dc5 50deg VTC then install pins to limit it to 35/40

at this point any additional power would have to come from turbo or supercharger

i would highly recommend getting a good rear swaybar as well - dramatically improves handling

good luck and have fun =)

[masw]

really ??? since when are varex systems illegal ? or is it the cant pass 90dB rule ? cz im not looking to get a cannon sound or a stupidly loud sound anyway.. going for a low pitch classier noise.. i really liked the varex systems cz when the day comes where i want to re-sell the accord it wouldnt be a obstacle..

as for the intake im thinking about the comptech icebox, do you guys know any place in sydney where i can get it (and fitted) and how much that would cost.. ( really dont like buying car stuff off the net )

cheers saint that was really informative and yea ithink ill be getting the rear sway bars soon as well.

at this point my mods planned for this year are looking like this

1. a good 18" wheel set ( the stock ones are hideous) - anyone recommend 19" ? i go buy the rule of 2" max up from stock so havent looked at 19"

2. CAI

3. Front grill ( gonna try for something mugen looking)

4.exhaust

[masw]

thought ill post a pic or two