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Okay, here's the skinny for the folks who don't know.
The Dx folks, and to a lesser extent the LX and HX, are finding it difficult to find useful modding information on our specific models. This is mainly concerning mods like Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors and other items that are standard on the LX or EX. Due to the letter minimum on 7thgencivic's search engine, it's difficult to find threads with DX in the thread topic. As a result, we have to weed through other topics and pages of irrelevant threads. As a result, I've volunteered my Geocities space to these mods in an effort to make finding info easier.

I've already planned to post the following mods on the site (pending permission by their respective authors or Derek if it's in the DIY section):
DIY Power Windows (looking for DIY info from skipbarber & xxsovereignxx)
DIY Power Locks (by skipbarber)
DIY Rear Sway Bar (by Grey)
DIY Mini-Tachometer (me)
DIY LX Cluster Swap & FAQ (FAQ by skipbarber)
DIY Painting Exterior Trim
DIY Door Panel Tweeter Install (me)
DIY LX Map Lights (future mod)
DIY Console Shutter (xxsovereignxx??)

Non DX related articles that I'm going to post. Mostly stuff I've written or plan on doing in the future:
DIY Fog Lights Install (me)
DIY Aluminum Dash Bezel Install (me)
DIY Coupe Rear Speaker Install (me)
DIY Spark Plug Install (me)

Okay, that's the scoop. I need comments and suggestions for other stuff to include.

If you have pictures where you'd done any of these DIY's, you can send them to me and I'll try to work them in.

Ideas, suggestions, comments? And please don't post anything about "you shoulda bought an EX" or other crap. Please keep this ON-TOPIC.

 
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you sure you want to use geocities. i have a feeling it'll get locked because of bandwidth since geocities sucks. i might be able to host it for you for the next 4 years..

 
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aww that sig is wrong cambo! lol


wow suddenly my DX upgrades checklist just got a little longer.
I didn't even think that an LX maplight upgrade was possible! YAY!
Can't help but chuckle for the console shutter DIY lol. That has to be one of the easiest things to do (pull out the panel surrounding the Ebrake, and if you can't figure it out from there... uhoh someone take his keys away!)

 
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Thanks for the offer, cambo. I did have some reservations about using Geoshitties. Let's see how it goes for a month or so. If it gets shutdown or too slow, I may take you up on that offer.

I also thought about buying some webspace somewhere, but since it won't generate any income, I can't see buying space for an information site.

BTW, I have permissions from 3 of the 5 people that will be contributing info and pics. Stay tuned...when I get a little further with the design, I'll post a link.

 
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You didn't take any pics of that by any chance, did you? Hehe, I was gonna ask you if you can write something up on that, but forgot to include it in the PM I sent.
It was a last minute addition to the list. I wasn't sure if anyone would want to do it. If you don't think it's worthy of a write up, I'll delete it.

 
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im lovin' it.

 
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thanks for putting ur time and effort for those ppl with dx's...

 
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you can get any honda accesory instructions online from honda, like for fog lights

 
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Here's some info that I was going to put on the site somewhere. I thought you guys might want to see what add-ons you would have if you'd gotten the EX instead of the DX.

Features you didn't get:

Exterior:
ABS (Anti-Lock Brakes)
Air Conditioning
15" Wheels/Wheel Covers
P185/65HR15 Tires
Painted Parts: Mirrors, Door Handles, Rear License Plate Frame
Colors/Interior: Inca Pearl/Black, Eternal Blue Pearl/Beige

Interior:
Power Windows
Power Locks
Power Mirrors
Power Sunroof
Map Lights
CD Player
Tweeters
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Height adjustable driver seat
Passenger Seat Walk-In Feature
Cargo Net
Drivers Armrest
Rear Cupholder
Passenger's Side Seatback Pocket
Console Compartment Cover

Mechanical:
Anti-Sway Bar
VTEC Engine
Tachometer
Cruise Control

 
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good stuff bellz! thanks for building a site dedicated to DXs and what not. hmm other then the long list of things you plan on adding onto the site, maby you can add DIYs on painting exterior pieces? or maby different websites where you can find parts for DXs like exhausts and intakes. just an afterthought...

 
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Okay, it's time for a preview. First link below is the temporary home of the main index file for DX-R. It will function as a portal to all the DIYs, which will be created one-at-a-time as PDF files !! Yes, believe it or not! Pheaton and I were talking tonight about the site a bit and we realized that PDFs would be the perfect solution. It would enable visitors to load the whole DIY article at once and even save it to the hard drive for later use.

Unfortunately, I only have 15mb on Geocities, so I'm currently working on an alternate place to host the PDF files themselves. I've recently found a site that will give me 500mb and 5GB of bandwidth. I may or may not leave the main page on Geocities. I haven't decided yet.

Main Page. Only the fog lights and power locks links work.
http://www.geocities.com/bellz252/dxr.html

The two that are ready:
http://www.geocities.com/bellz252/diyfoglights.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/bellz252/diypowerlocks.pdf

Tell me what you think of the format!

Bellz

 
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This is wicked. The girlfriend will love me for converting her DX into the car she couldn't afford to buy! Great site and great ideo. Keep up the great work!

 
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I love it. I 'm so excited for this site. Good job man!

 
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wow, man. it's looking great. even though i have an EX (nanner nanner! haha, jk ), i'll have to check back often for the "all models" DIYs. good job!

 
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Alrighty then. I have setup the new webspace and applied for the domain name. Until then, you can use the links below to access the site.
Everything including graphics and layout are subject to change.

Main Page (temporary):
http://s89301991.onlinehome.us/dxr.html

Two current diy pdfs:
Power Locks (269k)
Fog Lights (3.3MB)

I'll reply again when the domain name goes through.

 
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Something we've needed for a very long time is a way of figuring out the differences between all the trims, as well as what can be done to them, I know this is going to help a lot of people.

 
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Just added the DIY pdf for the Spark Plugs install.
I also did some extra research and put in a FAQ with some of the most asked questions.
Stuff like which plug heat range, differences between platinium and iridium, how often on changing, where to buy, fouling, torque specs, etc.

Plus it's REALLY small at 133k. I'm getting better at optimizing the size. I gotta trim the fat off the fog lights diy eventually.

Here's the link for the lazy people.

 
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I would like to compliment you by saying....

woot...

Thanks again

 
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Another update. I reengineered the Fog Lights diy and it's now down from 3.3MB to 316K.

Click here to download.

 
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I feel like a workaholic tonight.

I have the Rear Sway Bar DIY done, which was written by Grey! More pictures, info and a FAQ section have been added!

Click here to download. (397k)

 
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WOOT WOOT!!!

 
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Ok...reviving the thread again.
I just redid the layout of the site. The matrix-looking stuff is gone and it looks more modern. Let me know what you guys think.

Skipbarber is currently working on the Power Windows DIY, so keep an eye out for an update!

 
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Added the Gauge Cluster Swap DIY with pictures and Skipbarber's FAQ from another thread.
I'm going out of town until Monday, so this should hold you guys over until I can start on another.

Enjoy!
Click here to download. (132k)

 
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looks good did you do all the work yourself? i mean the html and so forth?

 
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The table design and colors was a free template. But I modified it pretty heavily to show everything I needed to show.

And thanks for the comments, I'm not getting very many so far. I hope the people who can use it are actually downloading the pdfs.

 
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very very nice job bro! i love doin html, dhtml, java and all that good stuff im a amature webdesigner but i creat my sites from scratch but very impressive work!