Soldato
got my FRSU next week at ABP
tempted to chuck the JDM ARB on at the same time.
with your lowering springs too yeah
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with your lowering springs too yeah
with your lowering springs too yeah
no - shut up you.
Soldato
Anyone used a machine polisher before?
Tempted to buy one and have a bash at getting rid of some scratches and swirl marks
Yes. The first thing I did was get the DA on my NHB! (Pic few pages back)
Took so long to get where I was happy but it was badly swirled up!
I used 3m Perfect it 3 range, Meguires SwirlX and a variety of different pads.
The final outcome was spot on although it took me almost 3 hours initially to find the right pad/polish setup. Found the Swirlx did the trick on a light cut pad followed by the 3m final finish polish then finished with 3m Marine wax.
The end result was fantastic. A deep black glossy finish.
Overtime about 1 year since I first detailed theres some slight swirling appearing (rushed weekly washes) so i've ordered some new kit and will be trying Poor Boys Black Hole and Meguires ultimate quick wax.
Thats on all of those platforms though
Learn something new everyday.
Currently sitting down and having a nice pint of Hoegaarden after playing with a 3.8 GT3 RS for 30mins across the island of Skye!
Completely lost the convoy who stopped for fish and chips! Woops!
Yes. The first thing I did was get the DA on my NHB! (Pic few pages back)
Took so long to get where I was happy but it was badly swirled up!
I used 3m Perfect it 3 range, Meguires SwirlX and a variety of different pads.
The final outcome was spot on although it took me almost 3 hours initially to find the right pad/polish setup. Found the Swirlx did the trick on a light cut pad followed by the 3m final finish polish then finished with 3m Marine wax.
The end result was fantastic. A deep black glossy finish.
Overtime about 1 year since I first detailed theres some slight swirling appearing (rushed weekly washes) so i've ordered some new kit and will be trying Poor Boys Black Hole and Meguires ultimate quick wax.
Im in the same boat as you! Nhb Ctr! Its only now the sun has come out to play that ive noticed how bad they are!
Where did you buy all the stuff from?
got my FRSU next week at ABP
tempted to chuck the JDM ARB on at the same time.
If you already have one then get it on, they are easy to fit.
Soldato
Does anyone know how much gearbox oil I need to buy to do a change on my EP3 2004 facelift?
Ta folks
Ta folks
Tell me about it! NHB is nasty when you have swirls!
Mind you it really does pop the metallic flick when its up to standard!
I have acquired all my stuff from various online stores. Monza car care, Clean your Car, to name the ones I normally use.
Both shops have speedy delivery and the prices seem good.
Yeap can confirm about 1.7L. Use some tubing and a funnel from the top. Also get someone to poor it in while you check the fill bolt to make sure its going in and when to stop. Use the standard Honda MTF oil as well.
Oh and tips.... Lots and lots of rags/cloths to keep it tidy
Renew both fill bolt and drain bolt washers for new ones!
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Use the standard Honda MTF oil as well.
This. Honda 'boxes don't like anything but the correct stuff.
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Ref ep3 gearbox oil.
Only use latest spec Honda MTF, ep3 have enough gearbox issues (not major) without putting the wrong oil in. Honda oil isnt that expensive.
Only use latest spec Honda MTF, ep3 have enough gearbox issues (not major) without putting the wrong oil in. Honda oil isnt that expensive.
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anyone know where i can get a caliper retaining bolt snapped mine yesterday chnging the pads 
they say it comes in threes so thats 2 things in a week after ages of not a blip from it,think its spat its dummy out cos ive not washed it for a month
they say it comes in threes so thats 2 things in a week after ages of not a blip from it,think its spat its dummy out cos ive not washed it for a monthNot got it yet no but will fit it myself, ABP want £50 for fitting it which I'm not prepared to pay. If it was £20 labour added onto my frsu costs then I would just let them do it, but £50 is a bit much IMO for such an easy job
Tegiwa sell them and I have a 10% discount code for their store from JapFest so I may just put it on the order with my intake.
I need to call them and see if they will let me pick it up from them too as they are local so paying for postage is pointless.
If anyone wants the 10% off code for tegiwa then trust message me.
Soldato
Cheers for the gearbox oil info folks, will definitely use the MTF3 stuff and get some new washers for the bolts as I would have forgotten about that bit
Thanks!
Thanks!
Soldato
Welcome me to this thread
first ever honda and first ever vtec......
JDM Import S2000, with AEM Ecu, mugen exhaust, headers, and k&N mapped by some fella called Mase? now 270 odd bhp so the readout says
Have to say I was a little aprihensive going to collect as I have been used to lots of mid range torque and turbo cars..... this car is very nice to drive, good for round town etc and quick in vtec when neeeded
first ever honda and first ever vtec......
JDM Import S2000, with AEM Ecu, mugen exhaust, headers, and k&N mapped by some fella called Mase? now 270 odd bhp so the readout says
Have to say I was a little aprihensive going to collect as I have been used to lots of mid range torque and turbo cars..... this car is very nice to drive, good for round town etc and quick in vtec when neeeded