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Any decent reverse cameras for the EP3?
Are the number plate case ones any good?
Are the number plate case ones any good?
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EP3 isn't bad for rear visibility. Its the FN2 that's awful.
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Just them moments when you think, could I go back a smidge more.
Omw in a train from Woloverhampton where I left my Integra for all around service and main thing Hondata s300 + dyno remap. We will see what they will get out of it. Must be more in there than those 188hps that it put out with messed up timing and map 
. I'm hoping for 210 from this B18C not like its done 2k miles since rebuild.
I know one thing. When girl next doors that drives 2.2 Accord says to You that it smells Rich on petrol u need to do something with it lol
Anyhow picking it up next weekend Excited i am always wanted to have hondata in my car
. I'm hoping for 210 from this B18C not like its done 2k miles since rebuild.I know one thing. When girl next doors that drives 2.2 Accord says to You that it smells Rich on petrol u need to do something with it lol
Anyhow picking it up next weekend Excited i am always wanted to have hondata in my car
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Bit of an update today. I went to TGM to have Spoon gearbox & engine mounts and Eibach front and read adjustable anti roll bars fitted.
In case you haven't seen, I bought the mounts because the J's manifold has been touching the steering column when turning left. I originally solved it by having shims fitted on the engine mounts but it went from being fixed to happening again, albeit only on hard corners. I figured the OEM mounts are coming on to 10 years old now so they may be a bit saggy, so I decided to order some over night parts from Japan, namely the Spoon mounts which took around 4-5 weeks to arrive. After the mounts were fitted, the car had the Geo done and I had a little drive. The issue seems to have gone and the car feels a lot tighter now, especially the gear changes. Top little mod, and the bonus is that there's none of the vibration you get with ETD's or more solid mounts. The Spoon kit is rubber, just a bit harder than OEM.
Next up were the anti roll bars. The idea was to have the Ohlins turned down a little to be compliant over bumps (which they already are, to be fair) and use the Eibach to reduce the roll in the bends. There's two settings, soft and hard. I've decided to go for the soft option to see how I get on. The front is 32mm vs 26.5mm for the OEM and the rear is 30mm vs 25.5mm for the OEM (as measured using an electric gauge at TGM). They are red compared to the OEM black so I've got a fair few colours going on underneath the car now!
I've spent a lot of money on the car and done a lot of mods, but in terms of handling, today has been the single biggest improvement to the car. I've only driven it 90 miles or so home from TGM, but the difference is huge. I know a lot has to do with the combination of tyres, suspension, sway bars and mounts but I really am impressed with how it is now. There's a little roundabout near me that I always go round at 30. Most I've seen is 35 or so on a dry day, I exited it at just under 40 just now. Can't wait to get on a skid pan and then do some track days, the car feels like a complete weapon now in the bends yet remains possibly more compliant than OEM setups over bumpy roads. Perfect combination for me.
In case you haven't seen, I bought the mounts because the J's manifold has been touching the steering column when turning left. I originally solved it by having shims fitted on the engine mounts but it went from being fixed to happening again, albeit only on hard corners. I figured the OEM mounts are coming on to 10 years old now so they may be a bit saggy, so I decided to order some over night parts from Japan, namely the Spoon mounts which took around 4-5 weeks to arrive. After the mounts were fitted, the car had the Geo done and I had a little drive. The issue seems to have gone and the car feels a lot tighter now, especially the gear changes. Top little mod, and the bonus is that there's none of the vibration you get with ETD's or more solid mounts. The Spoon kit is rubber, just a bit harder than OEM.
Next up were the anti roll bars. The idea was to have the Ohlins turned down a little to be compliant over bumps (which they already are, to be fair) and use the Eibach to reduce the roll in the bends. There's two settings, soft and hard. I've decided to go for the soft option to see how I get on. The front is 32mm vs 26.5mm for the OEM and the rear is 30mm vs 25.5mm for the OEM (as measured using an electric gauge at TGM). They are red compared to the OEM black so I've got a fair few colours going on underneath the car now!
I've spent a lot of money on the car and done a lot of mods, but in terms of handling, today has been the single biggest improvement to the car. I've only driven it 90 miles or so home from TGM, but the difference is huge. I know a lot has to do with the combination of tyres, suspension, sway bars and mounts but I really am impressed with how it is now. There's a little roundabout near me that I always go round at 30. Most I've seen is 35 or so on a dry day, I exited it at just under 40 just now. Can't wait to get on a skid pan and then do some track days, the car feels like a complete weapon now in the bends yet remains possibly more compliant than OEM setups over bumpy roads. Perfect combination for me.
Omw in a train from Woloverhampton where I left my Integra for all around service and main thing Hondata s300 + dyno remap. We will see what they will get out of it. Must be more in there than those 188hps that it put out with messed up timing and map
I know one thing. When girl next doors that drives 2.2 Accord says to You that it smells Rich on petrol u need to do something with it lol
Anyhow picking it up next weekend Excited i am always wanted to have hondata in my car
Just curious as to who in Wolverhampton is doing the work on your car? I only know of the dyno at pj motorsport.
Will I left it with Autocraft guys since they rebuild the engine did extra work on the car like when my Dizzy blown up. And when I killed gearbox. Not sure what dyno they are Using as I only know how to get from train station to the garage Picked it up Last Saturday Timed and maped up.
**** its a weapon now
Picked it up Last Saturday Timed and maped up.**** its a weapon now
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Hmm hadn't even heard of Autocraft before, its actually very close to me, I have used a bodywork place on the same road before but somehow never noticed them.
Hope you're happy anyway, not meant to be an easy engine to rebuild, the b series?!
Hope you're happy anyway, not meant to be an easy engine to rebuild, the b series?!
Well so far around 5k of MY way of driving and engine runs like a dream. So more luck than Muffin's rebuild. But i see torque mounts are on the way out AGAIN have lasted like 2 years :/
Anyhow He just picked up one of those 4 Door DC2 first one I saw with my own eyes. Ofc burns oil but they sort it out
Anyhow He just picked up one of those 4 Door DC2 first one I saw with my own eyes. Ofc burns oil but they sort it out
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Picked this Civic Sport 1.8 VTEC up on Monday.
Mine for 12 months or 12000 miles, then I can swop it for another new one.
Mine for 12 months or 12000 miles, then I can swop it for another new one.
