Hitorikos Civic

[TheSaint]

get some autosol onto that muffler man and polish it up =)

[dougie_504]

Are those the 2.25" 4-2-1 headers that were bein sold by that USTICK guy or something?

[hitoriko]

nope someone diff dougie

[hitoriko]

UPDATE:

Blox LCAs & Fog Lights have arrived

[dougie_504]

Pics bro! Build thread!

[GenesisEG]

I'm amazed at the number of people that drool over big power figures and straight-line speeds. FF cars, Civics moreso than others, can't make much use of massive power.

Might just be me, but I've never looked at Civics as straight-line cars. To me, Civics are touge monsters, responsive little buggers that corner like nothing else. Their lack of bulk is their greatest asset, I'd be doing all I could to make the most of their strengths.

Each to their own I guess, but the recent crack-downs on hoon drivers makes me feel like limiting the speed and making the most of the corners.

I used to drive a 650hp tuned 5.7L V8 ute. Spent 8 grand on suspension, and still it didn't handle as good as the EG4 I just bought, and that has nothing more than some stiffer King springs. The ute killed it in a straight line, but doing 350kph down the straight is a guaranteed ticket to jail, and it's not that fun... So I had more cash to spend on engine mods, big deal. No driving skill involved in going fast on the straights, corners make or break the race.

I'm keen on seeing the potential of a light tune on a D series, make the most of the car's strength, should be awesome.

[hitoriko]

thats what i mean im doing mostly a full suspenion for daily/track if i wanted power i would have gotten a skyline and gone to town on that.

UPDATE:

Genie headers have arrived, rear hatch struts fitted, headlight protectors and carpet mats fitted :P

i split my RHS driveshaft boot today :S so tomorrow that will go in to get fixed and maybe the seat belts replaced or teh foglights fitted and the engine bay cleaned then next pay window tinting and a front strut brace, and maybe a new skunk2 gearknob!

[Phased]

Although a lot of people don't see the point, to me... the fun is in the work and the modification. Sure praising your work afterwards and driving is rewarding but not as rewarding as putting in the hard yards just to make it that much better!

Considering that you don't want to spend a lot of money... if you are mechanically capable, experienced with a Dremel and have a steady hand I've seen many people that have polished (some ported but you have to be careful as without approprate acompanying modifications and calculations you might actually make power/torque loss with porting) to their cylinder heads with good success. If you make a mistake the great thing is parts for a d-series engine are so cheap!!! =D You have fun and even if it's only a minor gain its bragging rights!!! haha.

I'm not familiar with D-Series though so I'm not exactly sure what their major bottlenecks are. I would assume they're similar to B-Series. (Excluding the obvious and typically Honda bottle neck of capacity.... lol).

I see you're organizing a Winton Track event... are you going to the upcoming one?

[TheSaint]

hit the nail on the head phased ^^^

[JasonGilholme]

Although a lot of people don't see the point, to me... the fun is in the work and the modification. Sure praising your work afterwards and driving is rewarding but not as rewarding as putting in the hard yards just to make it that much better!

I have to agree 100% with this comment.

To me, my car is a reflection of my abilities, not my pay packet. Everything i do to my car i do myself. Not one mechanic, spray painter, or re-trimmer has done a thing on my car. Its all me.

Thats why i'm going to the effort of painting my car, myself. Doing everything, and doing it properly. I know I could get the best spray job every if i spent 10 grand, but so far i've spent 1k and with the time and effort i'm willing to put in it will be just as good as anything else. Apart from the fact that i'll be able to tell people that I did it.

[hitoriko]

I see you're organizing a Winton Track event... are you going to the upcoming one?

i had planned to but i just got back from my carport and i've got a minor -very very minor water leak :S its from the top inlet of the radiator - Stupid ****-ING plastic end tanks - who would design something like this when you could spend the extra $20 and make them aluminium!

So i wont be going to this winton event as knowing my luck i'll end up having to get a tow home cause the car is over heating.

PS - anyone got a good cheap rad for me :P

[Phased]

I have to agree 100% with this comment.

To me, my car is a reflection of my abilities, not my pay packet. Everything i do to my car i do myself. Not one mechanic, spray painter, or re-trimmer has done a thing on my car. Its all me.

Thats why i'm going to the effort of painting my car, myself. Doing everything, and doing it properly. I know I could get the best spray job every if i spent 10 grand, but so far i've spent 1k and with the time and effort i'm willing to put in it will be just as good as anything else. Apart from the fact that i'll be able to tell people that I did it.

You're spraying your own car? Nice.

I have been into refinishing for quite a while and let me fore worn you... it's one hell of a task. Firstly, you will make mistakes and it won't look 100% on your first go especially if you aren't wet sanding the final finish.

Are you using Acrylic or Urethane paints? Booth or Garage? Your own compressor/Spray Equipment?