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I bought this EJ9, back in early August. Its my second one, so hopefully I have better luck this time around
The day I bought it.
I've been planning away since I've a few goodies, but the most important thing I have to do is get it on the road New trailing arm bushes bought. Replacement driveshaft, to fix the CV joint issue. Engine light is on, so I still need to diagnose the car and find out what's wrong
I've my Takata harness from my old EF, an EK4 boot spoiler, a set of Gram Light 57C's, and a Spoon spoiler on the way
Plans:
1. Diagnose the car
2. Fit the Gram Lights, as my current set of wheels have two slow punctures.
3. Fit the trailing arm bushes and driveshaft.
4. Enjoy it.
5. MORE PARTS!
Everything else is kinda self-explanatory LOL.
Here are my old Civic's:
Civic (EJ9) '98
Civic 23L Special Edition (EF1) '90
Last edited by zPandamoniumZz; Feb 2, 2015 at 12:31 PM.
Had some nice weather today, so thought I'd be productive. Took off the Mugen spoiler, thinking I could fit the Spoon one today, but it turns out a lot of hardware is missing! Taped up the holes, so no water leaks through until I get some threaded nuts.
Removed the novelty sticker and paint came off with it. Looks like the boot will need a respray
Attempted taking off the skirts. Lifted them up slightly, so I could see the jacking point. F**king thing falls off haha. I inspected it and found that chewing gum (or something like it) was used to hold them in place The workmanship of this car continues to impress me... The skirts were rubbing on the body, so more respraying will be needed...
Got the car up in the air and off the 17" wheels went. They had to be off for me to access the screws on the rear arch. Turns out the screws are rusted in. Great! I'll probably have to drill them out another day. Threw on the Daihatsu wheels, so the car could roll. Lug nuts were stripped, so they need replacing
The rear light seals went, so water was getting collected in the boot. That then made the whole interior mouldy Steam-cleaned it and did my best. These aren't things I look forward to, but it has to be done
Oh, I will! People cry at the sight of this haha. I'm collecting parts at the moment.
Got my Spoon spoiler on Monday and now getting some original skirts.
And thank you
good! for a fellow Mc (im part irish tho, mostly italian lol) Ireland produces a lot of clean and functional hondas, that weird awkward ricer stuff is more a english/british thing.
good! for a fellow Mc (im part irish tho, mostly italian lol) Ireland produces a lot of clean and functional hondas, that weird awkward ricer stuff is more a english/british thing.
We do indeed
The bodykit thing still has a following here, but you're right. Its still big over in the UK. Funnily enough, my car was imported from England haha.
Not really an update... More so explaining my situation right now
This is what my boot looks like right now haha. My newly acquired Type R front lip and skirts will need to be painted before I get them fitted, but they're not first priority.
I've a serious lack of tools, so this is all I've done today Took off the Mugen front lip and thats it haha. I'll be needing a new front bumper because I'm not going to run fogs on the car.
The front and rear lights are getting sorted.
I can't really do much else, as I've mentioned already, I've a lack of tools. To get it to Tuning Factory, I'd need to swap the wheels to the Rays Gram Lights 57C's because right now, the Daihatsu wheels are a bit dodgy. I can't swap them over because the lug nuts are f**ked (I can still take them off, but they can't be used properly).
So now I'm trying to source a new set of lug nuts. Only then can I swap the wheels and drive it down to the garage, and get the essentials fitted (Brand new trailing arm bushes and driveshaft).
The skirt literally fell off and I was left with this s**t... Whoever did this, you're a c**t!
Just showing what I have to work with Serious lack of tools haha.
This car didn't even have it's original jack I also had to scavenge from the mother's Insight for tools.
This is how she sits now. In a sad state, but all in time. Still trying to find standard lights
Gonna have to tackle this with a blade Its a mixture of foam and hard rubber.
Tow hook and rear lip are going.
The current lug nuts are stripped and actually melted? Not risking my Gram Lights getting stuck. Ordered some BWR lug nuts, which should be here next week
Managed to find a SiR grille, which I will be picking up on the weekend. Yes!
The skirts, Mugen lip, taillights and front bumper are going to a new home. Hopefully things go as planned
Before you go on buying more parts for the car, do yourself a favor a get a good quality tool set. The extra money you spend now will be worth it, when you don't waste the time later with **** tools.
Before you go on buying more parts for the car, do yourself a favor a get a good quality tool set. The extra money you spend now will be worth it, when you don't waste the time later with **** tools.
Thanks.
I usually work on my car, down at my local garage, so there was never a need to have tools at home.
Was planning to get a toolbox and variety of tools at some stage.
Screws are rusted They're really stubborn and the heads strip way too easily. Any ideas?
Got my rear wiper off. Will take the motor off when my wiper delete arrives Also got my rear lip off, to discover my bumper has been cut... I think I'll fibreglass it back, rather than buy a new bumper. What do you think?
Terry's EJ9 - PROGRESS!
I've a few goodies, but the most important thing I have to do is get it on the road 
for a fellow Mc (im part irish tho, mostly italian lol) Ireland produces a lot of clean and functional hondas, that weird awkward ricer stuff is more a english/british thing.
