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#1141
Re: 2005 Civic strut bar
Just the strut bar please. I do want a camber kit, but I'd rather get one with poly bushings. I've seen camber kits with poly bushings, so I'd rather just buy one with poly bushings than change them out. Thank you very much for the offer though!
#1142
Re: 2005 Civic strut bar
This is actually my plan with my Fit possibly lol. Not for a strut tower because of the stupid cowl but maybe a rear sway. Its a solid rear beam but it would be fun to try even if it didn't help much.
Once I find a box I will PM you my PayPal info so you can send the money.
Yes that's right about the clutch resevoir but with a slushbox its ok
Once I find a box I will PM you my PayPal info so you can send the money.
Yes that's right about the clutch resevoir but with a slushbox its ok
#1145
Re: Should I upgrade my front sway bar? Poll
OK. Thanks for the reply and info.
My tires are Firestone and I read that they are noisy, and definitely they are. Someone here suggested BF Goodrich.
I'm sure my bushings are worn out too.
Now, I'm actually thinking about selling my '03 and getting an '04 or '05 with Vtec but if I do that, I'll still do the mods suggested here. I enjoy driving and I'm always trying to find how to make a car handle better especially that these 7th gen don't handle as nice as the 6th ones.
Thanks again for the info.
My tires are Firestone and I read that they are noisy, and definitely they are. Someone here suggested BF Goodrich.
I'm sure my bushings are worn out too.
Now, I'm actually thinking about selling my '03 and getting an '04 or '05 with Vtec but if I do that, I'll still do the mods suggested here. I enjoy driving and I'm always trying to find how to make a car handle better especially that these 7th gen don't handle as nice as the 6th ones.
Thanks again for the info.
#1147
Re: Should I upgrade my front sway bar? Poll
OK. Thanks for the reply and info.
My tires are Firestone and I read that they are noisy, and definitely they are. Someone here suggested BF Goodrich.
I'm sure my bushings are worn out too.
Now, I'm actually thinking about selling my '03 and getting an '04 or '05 with Vtec but if I do that, I'll still do the mods suggested here. I enjoy driving and I'm always trying to find how to make a car handle better especially that these 7th gen don't handle as nice as the 6th ones.
Thanks again for the info.
My tires are Firestone and I read that they are noisy, and definitely they are. Someone here suggested BF Goodrich.
I'm sure my bushings are worn out too.
Now, I'm actually thinking about selling my '03 and getting an '04 or '05 with Vtec but if I do that, I'll still do the mods suggested here. I enjoy driving and I'm always trying to find how to make a car handle better especially that these 7th gen don't handle as nice as the 6th ones.
Thanks again for the info.
#1149
Re: Should I upgrade my front sway bar? Poll
Thanks again, D17. I really appreciate that. Nice to have helpful people around.
Yeah Michelin are good tires but I'm sure they're expensive too.
Man, I can't wait to get my hands on an '04/'05 Vtec Civic. I think they're beautiful cars with those aggressive looking headlights and alloys.
I'm not a mechanic but I love cars and enjoy working on my car -when I can and know how- but I don't know about conversion stuff or if it's something I can do, or at least do properly. It's probably better -and cheaper- to just buy a Vtec car -which I think comes with a sunroof too- but for the sake of knowledge, is it just swapping the heads, ECU ? What about the cat. converter? I know Vtecs have different cats and O2 sensors too.
No need for a detailed answer because like I said I'd probably just buy a Vtec trim but I'm just curious about the cat. convrt. and the O2 sensor part.
Been told -by some members here- to get a crower cam for an instant and considerable increase in HP, which I think I'll do eventually.
Thanks again.
Yeah Michelin are good tires but I'm sure they're expensive too.
Man, I can't wait to get my hands on an '04/'05 Vtec Civic. I think they're beautiful cars with those aggressive looking headlights and alloys.
I'm not a mechanic but I love cars and enjoy working on my car -when I can and know how- but I don't know about conversion stuff or if it's something I can do, or at least do properly. It's probably better -and cheaper- to just buy a Vtec car -which I think comes with a sunroof too- but for the sake of knowledge, is it just swapping the heads, ECU ? What about the cat. converter? I know Vtecs have different cats and O2 sensors too.
No need for a detailed answer because like I said I'd probably just buy a Vtec trim but I'm just curious about the cat. convrt. and the O2 sensor part.
Been told -by some members here- to get a crower cam for an instant and considerable increase in HP, which I think I'll do eventually.
Thanks again.
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#1151
Re: Should I upgrade my front sway bar? Poll
Thanks again, D17. I really appreciate that. Nice to have helpful people around.
Yeah Michelin are good tires but I'm sure they're expensive too.
Man, I can't wait to get my hands on an '04/'05 Vtec Civic. I think they're beautiful cars with those aggressive looking headlights and alloys.
I'm not a mechanic but I love cars and enjoy working on my car -when I can and know how- but I don't know about conversion stuff or if it's something I can do, or at least do properly. It's probably better -and cheaper- to just buy a Vtec car -which I think comes with a sunroof too- but for the sake of knowledge, is it just swapping the heads, ECU ? What about the cat. converter? I know Vtecs have different cats and O2 sensors too.
No need for a detailed answer because like I said I'd probably just buy a Vtec trim but I'm just curious about the cat. convrt. and the O2 sensor part.
Been told -by some members here- to get a crower cam for an instant and considerable increase in HP, which I think I'll do eventually.
Thanks again.
Yeah Michelin are good tires but I'm sure they're expensive too.
Man, I can't wait to get my hands on an '04/'05 Vtec Civic. I think they're beautiful cars with those aggressive looking headlights and alloys.
I'm not a mechanic but I love cars and enjoy working on my car -when I can and know how- but I don't know about conversion stuff or if it's something I can do, or at least do properly. It's probably better -and cheaper- to just buy a Vtec car -which I think comes with a sunroof too- but for the sake of knowledge, is it just swapping the heads, ECU ? What about the cat. converter? I know Vtecs have different cats and O2 sensors too.
No need for a detailed answer because like I said I'd probably just buy a Vtec trim but I'm just curious about the cat. convrt. and the O2 sensor part.
Been told -by some members here- to get a crower cam for an instant and considerable increase in HP, which I think I'll do eventually.
Thanks again.
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you would need to dyno the car to be able to tell if you got the 25-35 WHP, seat of the pants butt-dyno is unreliable.
stock header with cat too close to the exhaust ports is the issue, not being too small.
stock header with cat too close to the exhaust ports is the issue, not being too small.
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again, butt-dyno is unreliable
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the stock EX header is not that different from DC header. bigger tubes, but the LX header is a whole lot more restrictive because of cat too close
also, tube ID is not that different - if you looking only into OD of tube, you get the wrong baseline.
also, tube ID is not that different - if you looking only into OD of tube, you get the wrong baseline.
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#1160
Re: Should I upgrade my front sway bar? Poll
I don't see your problem with using a button or switch to activate VTEC, especially since I tried to change my ECU to a VTEC one and I couldn't. A switch or button is a simple, cheap and effective solution. Could you please explain to me why it's a bad thing?
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1) Too distracting for drivers to switch it on/off
2) switch do not happen with RPM, it takes into account load on engine, RPM, etc. No human brain can do it efficiently. not even if you wire the sensors to yourself, you are not going to process it.
3) too ghetto - there are some that does not bother me, like pvc air intakes (no safety issues that i see there) but distractions during driving? we can't condone that in the forums.
want to keep using it? Fine. Try to spread this mis-information? Do not do it in this forums.
/discussion on this.
2) switch do not happen with RPM, it takes into account load on engine, RPM, etc. No human brain can do it efficiently. not even if you wire the sensors to yourself, you are not going to process it.
3) too ghetto - there are some that does not bother me, like pvc air intakes (no safety issues that i see there) but distractions during driving? we can't condone that in the forums.
want to keep using it? Fine. Try to spread this mis-information? Do not do it in this forums.
/discussion on this.
#1163
Re: Should I upgrade my front sway bar? Poll
1) Too distracting for drivers to switch it on/off
2) switch do not happen with RPM, it takes into account load on engine, RPM, etc. No human brain can do it efficiently. not even if you wire the sensors to yourself, you are not going to process it.
3) too ghetto - there are some that does not bother me, like pvc air intakes (no safety issues that i see there) but distractions during driving? we can't condone that in the forums.
want to keep using it? Fine. Try to spread this mis-information? Do not do it in this forums.
/discussion on this.
2) switch do not happen with RPM, it takes into account load on engine, RPM, etc. No human brain can do it efficiently. not even if you wire the sensors to yourself, you are not going to process it.
3) too ghetto - there are some that does not bother me, like pvc air intakes (no safety issues that i see there) but distractions during driving? we can't condone that in the forums.
want to keep using it? Fine. Try to spread this mis-information? Do not do it in this forums.
/discussion on this.
#1164
Re: Should I upgrade my front sway bar? Poll
. Thanks again for the explanation, D17. I think it's just easier to get the Canadian Si (EX/US) model since it comes with the Vtec.
I think I need to start looking for an anti roll bar because it will probably be the first thing I'll do on the car.
I think I need to start looking for an anti roll bar because it will probably be the first thing I'll do on the car.
#1165
Re: Should I upgrade my front sway bar? Poll
Ok, sounds good. I would offer for you to come take my Civic for a drive to see if you like the way it drives if you were in the Memphis area, but I'm sure you wouldn't want to come here from Canada to drive my car LOL. Anyways, if you ever need anything else, I'm here for you buddy!
#1167
Re: Should I upgrade my front sway bar? Poll
Thanks again, man. I appreciate it.
Maybe if you were in Cali since I'm planning a trip there.
So does it have to be this specific bar and 21mm ? Since I don't know anything about these things I want to make sure I'm getting the right fit. Are these off Acuras ? Do I have to buy anything else ? I see " sway bar links" and also bushings as part of the sway bar installation.
Thanks.
Maybe if you were in Cali since I'm planning a trip there.
So does it have to be this specific bar and 21mm ? Since I don't know anything about these things I want to make sure I'm getting the right fit. Are these off Acuras ? Do I have to buy anything else ? I see " sway bar links" and also bushings as part of the sway bar installation.
Thanks.
#1168
Re: Should I upgrade my front sway bar? Poll
Thanks again, man. I appreciate it.
Maybe if you were in Cali since I'm planning a trip there.
So does it have to be this specific bar and 21mm ? Since I don't know anything about these things I want to make sure I'm getting the right fit. Are these off Acuras ? Do I have to buy anything else ? I see " sway bar links" and also bushings as part of the sway bar installation.
Thanks.
Maybe if you were in Cali since I'm planning a trip there.
So does it have to be this specific bar and 21mm ? Since I don't know anything about these things I want to make sure I'm getting the right fit. Are these off Acuras ? Do I have to buy anything else ? I see " sway bar links" and also bushings as part of the sway bar installation.
Thanks.
#1169
Re: Should I upgrade my front sway bar? Poll
OK. Thank you very much for the info.
So, I do need these extra parts.
Is there anything I can do to the front, or I shouldn't bother with that ? I don't want to spend a lot of money but maybe there's some inexpensive mod I can do to the front, unless the rear mod will be enough.
So, I do need these extra parts.
Is there anything I can do to the front, or I shouldn't bother with that ? I don't want to spend a lot of money but maybe there's some inexpensive mod I can do to the front, unless the rear mod will be enough.
#1170
Re: Should I upgrade my front sway bar? Poll
OK. Thank you very much for the info.
So, I do need these extra parts.
Is there anything I can do to the front, or I shouldn't bother with that ? I don't want to spend a lot of money but maybe there's some inexpensive mod I can do to the front, unless the rear mod will be enough.
So, I do need these extra parts.
Is there anything I can do to the front, or I shouldn't bother with that ? I don't want to spend a lot of money but maybe there's some inexpensive mod I can do to the front, unless the rear mod will be enough.