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Re: (Stefndogg)
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they fit but you will have about 1 less inch of suspension travel over stock-not a good thing when your lowered...i had some da rear shocks on my car for a while...it would bottom out constantly...just buy some car-specific shocks for the civic</TD></TR></TABLE>
where you on coilovers of lowering springs
I looked up the Spring rate for the DA vs. the ED
Rear spring rate on Tein Sport lowering springs for DA is 140lbs and 2.5mm ride height -1.97"
for civic its 120lbs and 2.2mm and ride height is -1.46"
does that mmatter or is it the strut??
on civic on the rear it's
they fit but you will have about 1 less inch of suspension travel over stock-not a good thing when your lowered...i had some da rear shocks on my car for a while...it would bottom out constantly...just buy some car-specific shocks for the civic</TD></TR></TABLE>
where you on coilovers of lowering springs
I looked up the Spring rate for the DA vs. the ED
Rear spring rate on Tein Sport lowering springs for DA is 140lbs and 2.5mm ride height -1.97"
for civic its 120lbs and 2.2mm and ride height is -1.46"
does that mmatter or is it the strut??
on civic on the rear it's
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Re: (-NA-aLL-thE-wAy-)
The springs don't really matter. That small difference in rate won't be noticable, especially with a full interior. The strut travel is the issue. Like stefndog said, if the strut is longer, the travel will be less. You should do it right and buy the correct suspension for the car.
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Re: (Boosted Chemist)
I just installed mine a few weeks ago. I had the same problem at first because I used USDM bumper brackets. To fix this problem about the gap, just use the JDM CRX bumper brackets, mine came with the front end conversion I got, so I swapped it with the USDM bumper brackets and it solved my problem. If not, then you will need to modify, move your USDM bumper brackets up about half an inch. 
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Re: (J_CRX)
i think it might have been cuz i have the ef8 bumper support...but i had absolutly no problems getting it to fit right...in fact after i put it on i never adjusted the fitment
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Re: (Boosted Chemist)
Mine is an EF6, I doubted it makes any fitment issue since it's the same. Mine doesn't have a bumper support, but it did have the bumper brackets, in which I swapped out from my USDM bumper brackets. Just modify and move your bumper brackets up about half an inch like I stated, and you'll be fine.
Re: (STREETWERKZ)
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that **** looks cross-eyed!
[img]http://squarehe.com/images/0508/june-cross-eyed.jpg[img] </TD></TR></TABLE>
Sure does lol
But not anymore, all i have to do is cut the bumper support holes larger so i can move it up another 3/16-1/4 and should be mint
that **** looks cross-eyed!
[img]http://squarehe.com/images/0508/june-cross-eyed.jpg[img] </TD></TR></TABLE>
Sure does lol
But not anymore, all i have to do is cut the bumper support holes larger so i can move it up another 3/16-1/4 and should be mint
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Re: (STREETWERKZ)
aight hardcore Efers...help out a couple honda techers in distress...
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2000647
code 1 after mpfi swap..
code 1 > my whole life
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2000647
code 1 after mpfi swap..
code 1 > my whole life
Re: (sikciv666)
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Lol, responded
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Lol, responded
Re: (STREETWERKZ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by STREETWERKZ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks a lot better chemist.
when are you going to have the car painted? that red part draws my eye in each photo. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks man, that red is on the bumer support from the dude painting the whole thing red
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Im going to paint the bumper after install the intercooler and get all alinement issues handled. Its pretty much ready for a final coat of primer then bc/cc and paint the trim.
when are you going to have the car painted? that red part draws my eye in each photo. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks man, that red is on the bumer support from the dude painting the whole thing red
.Im going to paint the bumper after install the intercooler and get all alinement issues handled. Its pretty much ready for a final coat of primer then bc/cc and paint the trim.
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Re: (Boosted Chemist)
anyone interested in a set of glass edm headlights. i, with luck, will be getting 2 pairs soon. one pair goes to civicandy and the other pair will either be mine if i stay usdm front (not likely) or will be up for sale. they are one bulb/zc headlights.
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Re: (Boosted Chemist)
Anyone know the easiest way of putting in a motor by yourself?
I was thinking of taking my engine lift and hoisting the car up by the crossmember all the way, then sliding the motor under, then dropping the car over the motor.
Would I have to remove the rear trans bracket so that it clears the rear crossmember or should I bolt that up first?
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I was thinking of taking my engine lift and hoisting the car up by the crossmember all the way, then sliding the motor under, then dropping the car over the motor.
Would I have to remove the rear trans bracket so that it clears the rear crossmember or should I bolt that up first?
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Re: (thenick)
if you are going to do that you may as well just put the car on jackstands.
yes, it will come out the bottom if you take teh trans mount off the tranny. you will need to slide it forward when lowering it. i recomend getting at least one other person to help negotiate it though. 200+lbs does not feel good when it lands on your fingers.
yes, it will come out the bottom if you take teh trans mount off the tranny. you will need to slide it forward when lowering it. i recomend getting at least one other person to help negotiate it though. 200+lbs does not feel good when it lands on your fingers.
Re: (thenick)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thenick »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I gotta do it by myself, no other options 
I'm thinking I can do it. I'll let you guys know tonight. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I know that feeling, I end up helping people do theirs but nobody is around when im doing mine. Its not that bad, just get really really high first
I'm thinking I can do it. I'll let you guys know tonight.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I know that feeling, I end up helping people do theirs but nobody is around when im doing mine. Its not that bad, just get really really high first
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Re: (Boosted Chemist)
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I know that feeling, I end up helping people do theirs but nobody is around when im doing mine. Its not that bad, just get really really high first </TD></TR></TABLE>
...then eat some Cheetos.
I know that feeling, I end up helping people do theirs but nobody is around when im doing mine. Its not that bad, just get really really high first
</TD></TR></TABLE>...then eat some Cheetos.
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Re: (-NA-aLL-thE-wAy-)
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...then eat some Cheetos.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nah some cheez its.
...then eat some Cheetos.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nah some cheez its.
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Re: (thenick)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thenick »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I gotta do it by myself, no other options
I'm thinking I can do it. I'll let you guys know tonight. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I could tell you how I did it but it would require taking off stuff other people might say you didn't need to
I'm thinking I can do it. I'll let you guys know tonight.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I could tell you how I did it but it would require taking off stuff other people might say you didn't need to
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Re: (vega_box)
Chemist I feel you on that one. I always helped my friends out with theirs and now they're nowhere to be found. Whatever I'm over it. I got the car high enough, got the passenger side radius rod off (I know so don't even say it). Tomorrow I'm gonna lower the car onto the motor and hope everything works out. My friend who has never worked on a car before might help. I think he's bringing the weed 
Sigh, ******* cars.
On a lighter note, I might be getting a black SI for a daily
Sigh, ******* cars. On a lighter note, I might be getting a black SI for a daily
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Re: (thenick)
You can remove the motor yourself from the top if you have a cherry picker. I've removed/installed this way several times. To go from the bottom is much harder. It's too hard to position it right by yourself to get it out. Go rent a lift and a buddy at A-Z