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Old 08-07-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Ask Me About DIY Stuff V2!

Okay since my first epic thread was deleted, we are gonna start fresh again here. This is for the newbies and anyone else who has a question about do-it-yourself mods and general civic info. I will do my best to try and answer, and other members are also welcome to post their input.

I hope the last few peeps who posted in the old thread will repost in this one. I did not get a chance to read all the questions before the thread went down. Lets get this thing rolling again!

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Re: Ask Me About DIY Stuff V2!

dear gearbox, how do i retrofit headlights???


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Re: Ask Me About DIY Stuff V2!

very funny theres a thread about that. and you already know how to do it

DIY: Gearbox's Projector Retrofit

E46 HID retrofit installed! (tons of pics inside)
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How do I keep my thread from being deleted?
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how did your post get deleted we were on page 348 somting
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well i know who did it but not sure why, so i wont start anything over it. just move on.
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they deleted it because it became filled with gay black porn.
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lol "we have a whole do it your self section"

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Re: Ask Me About DIY Stuff V2!

Hey Gearbox, for the 01 to 03 cluster swap, I don't need new blue & green connectors right? I just simply re-pin the ones I already have?

I just want to double check because a lot of the clusters on ebay don't include the blue & green connectors.

Thanks for your help.
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yeah just repin. the plugs are the same for both clusters. just make sure and disconnect the battery before doing the wire swaps lol
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Re: Ask Me About DIY Stuff V2!

Okay, I have an 01 EX, and the actuator for the power locks in the driver door has gone bad.

I have received a qouted price of $56 for this part at the dealership, and was wondering if anyone could point to an online retailer that has it cheaper.

Also, one last request if someone could post pics of what it looks like inside the door, and possibly some directions for replacing it.

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hmm, i never replaced mine, but from what i hear its easy if you have skinny hands lol. its simple to remove the panel, then the plastic cover and you can reach in to change the part. hold the window from falling too. check www.hondaautomotiveparts.com for a cheaper price. alot of times they are 1/2 cheaper than local dealer.
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Re: Ask Me About DIY Stuff V2!

I found on a previous post that you had a civic hybrid climate control knob. I was wondering where you picked it up.
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dealer, and actually it was only the temp dial insert. i kept the stock knob. to most people it blends right in, its a tad more silvery tho than the stock piece. but it looks way better at night.



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Re: Ask Me About DIY Stuff V2!

Do you happen to remember how much the dial insert cost you?

hmmm if its a little more silvery I may have to switch all three inserts. Little things like that tend to annoy me. haha
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