Type R and VTEC owners

Muffin` · 11 Feb 2015 at 20:12

Zip tied radiator, wow

rjk · 11 Feb 2015 at 20:16

S2KIP said:
TGM are currently painting another rocker cover which I should have fitted in a few weeks.

This is something I really want to do mine has a big chunk missing where yours is flaked off. Loads down the sides though.

Will have to sort it later in the year.

loltim · 11 Feb 2015 at 21:15

What's this part called and how easy is it to replace?

Akmeeda · 11 Feb 2015 at 22:25

Hi guys, I've posted regarding this before, but had no luck fixing it, included a video this time as well.

I have a 2009 Honda Civic FK2. When turning the wheel there is a loud clunk coming from just underneath the driver side. There is also light clunking when moving slowly and turning at low speeds, as well as when going over speed bumps.

The clunking doesn't happen all the time but i've noticed it getting worse lately.

Any ideas? I've taken it to Honda and another private garage, and neither could see anything wrong from a physical inspection.

http://youtu.be/y0ZB46LtnUQ

TaKeN · 11 Feb 2015 at 22:46

Christ, that's an awful noise! It's loud enough to easily diagnose you'd have thought

I've certainly not heard that before on my FN2.

Stormster · 11 Feb 2015 at 23:11

Ouch. I had an issue with my EP3 when the hub cracked after a fitting a new ball joint.

That made some pretty similar noises! Lucky it didn't all fall to pieces! Get checking

Not sure if the front set up is of similar design on the FK2.

Simon · 11 Feb 2015 at 23:14

loltim said:
What's this part called and how easy is it to replace?

Lings

rodenal · 12 Feb 2015 at 06:56

Akmeeda said:
Hi guys, I've posted regarding this before, but had no luck fixing it, included a video this time as well.

I have a 2009 Honda Civic FK2. When turning the wheel there is a loud clunk coming from just underneath the driver side. There is also light clunking when moving slowly and turning at low speeds, as well as when going over speed bumps.

The clunking doesn't happen all the time but i've noticed it getting worse lately.

Any ideas? I've taken it to Honda and another private garage, and neither could see anything wrong from a physical inspection.

http://youtu.be/y0ZB46LtnUQ

Have you ever had the subframe checked/bushes greased? I'd start there if there are no worn components

loltim · 12 Feb 2015 at 08:00

Simon said:
Lings

Already checked and it's not clear.

I can see the part number for the 'cooling plate' but I believe this is a mild steel bar that bolts down to the cooling plate, spreading the load so the plastic doesn't break.

I think I'm going to try and remove it, sand it down and re-paint. I'll probably replace the bolts too with some cheap ones from tegiwa.

ChrisD. · 12 Feb 2015 at 08:04

loltim said:
Already checked and it's not clear.

I can see the part number for the 'cooling plate' but I believe this is a mild steel bar that bolts down to the cooling plate, spreading the load so the plastic doesn't break.

I think I'm going to try and remove it, sand it down and re-paint. I'll probably replace the bolts too with some cheap ones from tegiwa.

I source all my OEM items from Hendy Performance:
http://www.hendyeshop.co.uk/performance-parts-3-c.asp

They're pretty good at finding obscure things and the prices are reasonable, ie cheaper than the Lings online quotes.

lemonade · 12 Feb 2015 at 10:37

Akmeeda said:
Hi guys, I've posted regarding this before, but had no luck fixing it, included a video this time as well.

I have a 2009 Honda Civic FK2. When turning the wheel there is a loud clunk coming from just underneath the driver side. There is also light clunking when moving slowly and turning at low speeds, as well as when going over speed bumps.

The clunking doesn't happen all the time but i've noticed it getting worse lately.

Any ideas? I've taken it to Honda and another private garage, and neither could see anything wrong from a physical inspection.

http://youtu.be/y0ZB46LtnUQ

Have you noticed any changes in the steering? If so it could be tie rods, failing that ball joints.

Akmeeda · 12 Feb 2015 at 16:34

rodenal said:
Have you ever had the subframe checked/bushes greased? I'd start there if there are no worn components

Not tried that but I think the light clunking at low speeds could be the subframe. Taking the car to a Honda specialist tomorrow morning, hopefully they can see something.

lemonade said:
Have you noticed any changes in the steering? If so it could be tie rods, failing that ball joints.

Nope, actual steering is perfect and there are no clunking noises at all at higher speeds.

hudson86 · 12 Feb 2015 at 18:04

Could be Subframe click but suprised if the Honda dealer has already had a look and not mentioned it, very common on Fn2s , mines been re done on the last 2 services and i only do about 500 miles a month. Hasnt come back yet since being done in November by Tdi North.

Theres a link to the Honda service bulletin in this thread

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/bugs-faults-irritations/99423-subframe-click.html

Zeed · 12 Feb 2015 at 19:07

Ye muffin zip tied radiator years now track days ect and all ok. It is in bottom mounting that must be it hehe. Need to take off that oil catch can with mint engine nothing goes inside it now just adding weight !!!

chroniclard · 12 Feb 2015 at 19:13

Are these in here yet?

Zeed · 13 Feb 2015 at 16:41

First honda with good brakes in standard

nicRob · 13 Feb 2015 at 16:53

FD2 and DC5 both came with Brembos standard?

Civic does look good, be interesting to see what the engine is like..

Rybo89 · 13 Feb 2015 at 17:52

Any real price tags yet?

bJN · 13 Feb 2015 at 18:59

Lord_ZED said:
First honda with good brakes in standard

What's wrong with the DC5 or FD2? Fantastic brakes as standard

loltim · 13 Feb 2015 at 20:00

bJN said:
What's wrong with the DC5 or FD2? Fantastic brakes as standard

I think the poor fella must have little 262mm brakes on his Integra