Dan's Civic Coupe

[The Compensator]

Green painted bits are great idea. ;)

[Dan G]

New Type R grill (real one from an EK9 like the one in my sig) arrived last week :)

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0116.jpg

 

All painted up and ready:

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0117.jpg

 

Old grill off:

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0123.jpg

 

New one on :)

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0124.jpg

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0125.jpg

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0126.jpg

[killalldude]

The new grille looks way better than the stock one. I just think you should add an emblem in it, because the front looks a little too simplistic now.

[Dan G]

Well they don't come with emblems, if I wanted a H badge I'd have to put an SiR grill on it, but then you don't get a mesh on that you get blades like the normal grill.

 

eg:

[The Compensator]

The car in your sig has emblem on hood, which is a great idea. I don't like the new grill, the front is too plain. :hmmm:

[Dan G]

Mmmm well most people do this mod :) I'd put a Red H emblem on but that would make people think I'm trying to create a Type R rep, which I'm not, and hate.

[killalldude]

Don't they make different colored H emblems? Get green ones to match your under hood accessories!

 

I bet you could attach an H to the mesh with a hook and some wire. Shouldn't be too hard. Get a badge that has pins on the back, then drill a small hole in the pins, put some wire in them, then hook it up to the mesh.

 

This pic shows what I'm talking about:

 

 

Installed:

 

[Dan G]

I'll think about it mate :) It is a good idea, for now though I'm focussed on getting my coilovers on, and I have a green rocker cover ordered.

[Dan G]

Update time :)

 

Just a random snap from my window of the car before she got lowered (more)

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/SDC10298.jpg

 

When taking the wheels off to see how easy it would be I noticed a logo on my wheels which I was never aware of!

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0130.jpg

 

My mate getting to work on the front

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0132.jpg

 

Taking the strut off

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0134.jpg

 

Front left on :)

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0133.jpg

 

Both fronts on, hot rod stance :lol:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0135.jpg

 

and on to the back:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0137.jpg

 

old vs new:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0136.jpg

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0138.jpg

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0139.jpg

 

3 corners, no problems, corner 4:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0141.jpg

*SNAP* :fp:

 

Saw it coming really heh

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0140.jpg

 

Dad came to the rescue in the end, dropped the lca from the middle and took the final damper off, resulting in this:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0142.jpg

 

It's since been raised up about 10mm all round so that I can actually get over speed bumps!

 

Following week, fresh rocker cover from ITRMark arrived :)

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0144.jpg

 

For some reason I liked the look without the cover

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0149.jpg

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0148.jpg

 

Done!

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0150.jpg

 

Gold star if anyone can spot whats wrong in the above pic! It caused my engine light to come on, been rectified now though.

 

Another week and on to yesterday during my weekly wednesday off, in the sunshine, took off my ghastly gatorade sock,

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0155.jpg

 

replaced with neater ones :)

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0156.jpg

 

on to my freshly arrived JDM pop-out cupholders

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0160.jpg

 

courtesey of VTEC PERFORMANCE, great guy, very helpful, even threw in a spare wheel tie down thingy for me :)

 

First time under the plastic since buying the car,

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0157.jpg

 

only to find a 50 pence piece sitting behind the shifter :rolleyes: That made me giggle...anyway hope you like! :)

 

Here's a bonus one with my mate's defender:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/IMAG0159.jpg

[Ryzza5]

You need to paint that green cover in red to match the intake and battery. Plus red will make it go faster. Extra 10BHP easily.

[Dan G]

lol I keep saying the red bits are going to be scrapped, gonna get a long arm intake in grey/silver and hopefully the battery will die soon lol.

[Leadfoot[YT]]

I like it. Kind of makes me want to touch up some parts in my Civic. Also, what was the old setup? Lowering springs? Or other coils? If it's the lowering springs, I'd like to know your opinion on them; I'm thinking about getting some for my family's car, but they might not make as much a difference as I hope.

 

Cool car. :thumbsup:

 

-Leadfoot

[ddrd]

:thumbsup:

[Mb]

;466058']I like it. Kind of makes me want to touch up some parts in my Civic. Also, what was the old setup? Lowering springs? Or other coils? If it's the lowering springs, I'd like to know your opinion on them; I'm thinking about getting some for my family's car, but they might not make as much a difference as I hope.

 

Cool car. :thumbsup:

 

-Leadfoot

Depends on the brand and stiffness of the springs. Some aftermarket springs are not as stiff as the OEM ones.

The Eibach springs i got for my 106 are 115lbs while the OEM ones are 120lbs. 5lbs doesn't make much difference.

There are also H&R springs avaiable which are 150lbs, those would make the front way stiffer and very uncomfortable.

If it's a daily i wouldn't recommend much stiffer springs then the OEM ones. Lowering springs are more for looks then for handling.

I would also recommend you to not go further then 35mm/40mm on stock shocks. Else your spring is loose in your strut, so when the car get's loose on a fast bump, your spring might move.

If you want to go bad-ass low i'd recommend a cheap coilover set. If it's not for track use a cheap sett will do for the looks.

[Guest MrLolololXD]

^ Exactly what Mr. Mb said

 

 

 

I think you should get a lip spoiler :) It would go well with that lowered look

[Leadfoot[YT]]

Depends on the brand and stiffness of the springs. Some aftermarket springs are not as stiff as the OEM ones.

The Eibach springs i got for my 106 are 115lbs while the OEM ones are 120lbs. 5lbs doesn't make much difference.

There are also H&R springs avaiable which are 150lbs, those would make the front way stiffer and very uncomfortable.

If it's a daily i wouldn't recommend much stiffer springs then the OEM ones. Lowering springs are more for looks then for handling.

I would also recommend you to not go further then 35mm/40mm on stock shocks. Else your spring is loose in your strut, so when the car get's loose on a fast bump, your spring might move.

If you want to go bad-ass low i'd recommend a cheap coilover set. If it's not for track use a cheap sett will do for the looks.

 

Good to know, thanks. :) Also, I must spread reputation before giving it to you again. :yawn:

 

-Leadfoot

[Dan G]

I had lowering springs on the OEM shocks, good lows on the car but I don't think its the right way to do it, so I just got the coils that everyone in the UK recommends from experience :) MeisterR Zeta-S's, retail at £650ish I got mine with ~2000miles on them from a civic jordan for 450 :)

 

I'd always say go all out on suspension, don't buy cheap coilovers, get proper ones, BUT if it's purely for looks and you're not gonna rag it around, just get half decent lowering springs, just don't go mad in the corners, I don't agree with the idea of permanently compressing standard shocks, not good for them.

[paradox8831]

Damn, I love your Civic mate, and that green rocker cover looks great :D Good luck with further modding ;)

[The Compensator]

Looking good so far. Keep it up, man! :)

[TDUFREAK500]

wow, I actually like it, and it takes a lot to get me to like a civic!!

[Dan G]

Loving your feedback thanks guys :) I installed DC2 integra type r recaros on monday:

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/SAM_0014.jpg

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/SAM_0015.jpg

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/SAM_0016.jpg

 

Couple of extra shots since I had a new camera and these were taken in the 20mins of sun we had today:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/SAM_0023.jpg

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/SAM_0022.jpg

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/SAM_0021.jpg

 

Rocking that camber!

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/SAM_0024.jpg

 

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/DanG323/Civic%20EM1%20Coupe/SAM_0019.jpg

[superhyper]

Liking the new seats mate :p

[Mb]

New wheels on the way i saw. Need to rock some spacers then or is the offset alright?

Seats looking good!

[Dan G]

Once I get camber adjustment arms I can push the tops of the wheels back out, get the tracking done and that should help on its own, shouldn't need spacers I hope.

 

Just need to sort out tyres then the wheels will get ordered, they come with 195/45's but I want 205's, will probably call the company on sat!

[Guest MrLolololXD]

I love your Civic. Those Recaros look awesome