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Forum: Want to Buy
04-24-2016, 12:51 PM
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Posted By amej8

WTB: caliper mounting bracket + 1 sliding pin (99 civic ex)

As the title states, I need one bracket and one sliding pin (if you wanna spare the second one just for sake of getting rid of it, that's fine), preferably not TOO rusted out. The car is a 99 EX and...
01-28-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,200
Posted By amej8

drove my car one day, cranks forever but wont start the next

To keep things short and simple, here's what I CAN tell you:
- I drove the car on Tuesday (1/25) and it showed zero symptoms of any issues. Fired up fine, drove fine, everything was perfectly fine....
08-24-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,056
Posted By amej8

Re: 99 EX overheating - many details inside

I've done this a few times already but I think I messed it up the 2nd time. After letting the fan come on several times, I didn't top off the fluid as much as I should've because today, I added a ton...
08-24-2015, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,056
Posted By amej8

Re: 99 EX overheating - many details inside

Well I replaced the radiator cap today and went for about a 5 mile drive. Once the temp needle got to normal, within a minute, it sky rocketed. I instantly turned around and by the time I was pulling...
08-22-2015, 04:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,056
Posted By amej8

Re: 99 EX overheating - many details inside

Unfortunately, I have to wait until Monday after work to be able to buy one, but it is on my to-do list.
08-22-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,056
Posted By amej8

99 EX overheating - many details inside

Car: 99 EX (stock d16y8 with 244k miles)
Recent Maintenance: Honda OEM Water pump, timing belt, and other misc done at around 210k, Honda OEM thermostat done a month ago.

Problem:
The problem...
Forum: Lighting
04-30-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 640
Posted By amej8

Creamy white stuff inside my H4 plug

Here's the picture of what I'm talking about for reference:
https://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt5/amej8/image_zps8f88eb19.jpg

I currently have a morimoto mini H1 (4.0 version) retrofit and...
02-16-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,884
Posted By amej8

2 abs codes - 2006 civic ex

My brother recently had his rear driver side caliper replaced. Afterwards, the CEL came on and a bunch of codes came up.

#1: 44-1 ABS left rear wheel lock
#2: 61-1 ABS battery voltage...
11-18-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,075
Posted By amej8

Re: Transmission bearing on it's way out?

Is it okay to drive it still? lol.

I think I'll just get a different transmission. I don't have the kind of money to pay for labor and parts for a transmission fix unfortunately.
11-17-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,075
Posted By amej8

Transmission bearing on it's way out?

Car is a 99 ex, stock motor/tranny, 231k miles.

Earlier today I was leaving from a store and out of no where, I was rolling in first and my transmission started to whine ridiculously loud. It made...
11-17-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 723
Posted By amej8

Transmission bearing on it's way out? 99 civic ex

Car is a 99 ex, stock motor/tranny, 231k miles.

Not even 15 minutes ago I was leaving from a store and out of no where, I was rolling in first and my transmission started to whine ridiculously...
Forum: Lighting
09-09-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,222
Posted By amej8

Re: 99-00 Civic OEM fog light retrofit?

I have heard a lot of things about the ES300 and Fusion fogs. I just don't know whether or not I want to deal with finding out how to mount them lol. Like I said, I'm more of a plug and play kind of...
Forum: Lighting
09-08-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,222
Posted By amej8

Re: 99-00 Civic OEM fog light retrofit?

Interesting.. I probably won't to it then lol. I don't have the knowledge or balls to attempt custom work like that.
Forum: Lighting
09-07-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,222
Posted By amej8

99-00 Civic OEM fog light retrofit?

Has anyone ever done this? Does anyone know anyone that knows anyone that knows someone that has? I can't find any information or pictures on this.

Originally, I was going to trade my bumper + fog...
Forum: Lighting
09-07-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,575
Posted By amej8

Re: PTRCK: 00 Civic HID Retrofit Build Log

When I did my retrofit last year, I really wanted to paint my housing like you did but wasn't sure how it would turn out. Your pictures are really clear and crisp and it looks pretty good from what I...
09-02-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 961
Posted By amej8

Question on brake bleeding and caliper replacement necessity

Car - 2006 EX with ABS (about 130k miles). Has never had brake work other than pad/rotor replacement.

My brother replaced his rear pads and rotors about 20k ago. The other day, he noticed that the...
Forum: Northeast
08-28-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,085
Posted By amej8

Re: <<2012 WNY Honda-Tech Meet: 8/25/2012>>

Some pictures I took:
http://s592.photobucket.com/albums/tt5/amej8/2012%20WNY%20Honda-Tech/

It was hot as crap so I made a very quick lap around. By the time I finished, more cars had showed up...
Forum: Group Threads
08-13-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 34,052
Views: 3,195,031
Posted By amej8

Re: ***HT's Official EJ8 Squad***

Took this a while ago and I haven't been on in ages so I figured I'd post these...

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt5/amej8/DSC_0388e-1.jpg
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Forum: Lighting
01-12-2012, 03:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,418
Posted By amej8

Re: HID Light Bulb or Kit issue

No. You need an HID bulb.



Sounds like either a wiring issue or ballast issue. Check the connections going to and from the ballast. Make sure the wires aren't coming loose from the connectors....
01-11-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 417
Posted By amej8

"mounting" 96-00 OEM city lights

I've tried searching on Google but for the life of me, I can't find how the OEM sockets actually sit in the headlight housing. Do you have to glue them in? Judging by the pictures I see of the...
Forum: Want to Buy
10-26-2011, 04:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 334
Posted By amej8

WTB: 96-00 Coupe / Hatchback Window Motors & Regulators

I'm looking for window motors and regulators from a 96-00 hatchback / coupe. My window motors are currently almost shot and my windows go up slowly, especially when it's cold out. I know the sedan...
Forum: Lighting
10-18-2011, 04:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,731
Posted By amej8

Re: HID Kit for 7th Gen Accord (6K)

Are you putting a plug & play kit into stock halogen reflectors? I would highly recommend against doing so. Even basic projectors like Morimoto Mini H1's are cheap, very easy to install, and a great...
10-17-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,851
Posted By amej8

Re: EM1 ebay parts

While I'm sure they can break, they sure are durable. They shipped me my lip folded in half. I had to get out a heat gun to straighten it and work out the crease marks.
10-17-2011, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 24,523
Posted By amej8

Re: Temperature gauge fluctuating - possibly thermostat?

Thanks! I have to find someone with an ohmmeter now.
10-17-2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 24,523
Posted By amej8

Re: Temperature gauge fluctuating - possibly thermostat?

Where is the sending unit and what is the process for testing? (I'm not good with electrical stuff)

I will check the radiator hose temps and pressure right when I get home from work. I'm assuming...
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