Honda Civic EC9 D16a 180BHP SOHC All Motor

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Honda Civic EC9 D16a 180BHP SOHC All Motor

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Our Honda Civic GL J plate 1991, we bought this from Ryan in Plymouth with spare engine, gearbox, 1.6 hump bonnet etc. Ryan had done alot of work, being a Honda tech in Plymouth. I wish to teach my son Tristan aged 13, all I know about mechanics, as he wishes to go to Thresham Motorsport college at Silverstone in 4 yrs time, and this car will be perfect for him to learn.

Our family car is a 2007 FN2 Type R in Bronze, will get some pics of cars together soon.

In need of a front lip
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Rear with Powerflow Exhaust
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New radiator fitted
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45mm Dellorto trumpets with Piper Cross socks
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CRX seats and door cards fitted
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Racing Logic coilovers from Tegiwa fitted
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Ebc turbo groove disc's to be fitted with green stuff pads
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Goodridge Hoses to be fitted
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Coilovers
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Bodywork has some parking dents
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Wheels are BBS 14", soon to be changed
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We have a busy weekend coming, fitting Racing Logic coilovers from Tegiwa, Ebc turbo groove and green stuff pads, goodridge hoses, also ordered today D2 LCA, Skunk2 front and rear camber links, new OEM front lower arms, ball joints, stab link, rear wheel bearings, rear shoes, rear wheel cydlinders. Have already put new radiator and battery on her. New Megan manifold also ordered from the states.

Will post pictures over the weekend.

Front corner strip down and clean
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This is a list of what Ryan the previous owner did to the car.

In April/May 2011 AT 116,378miles (mileage i got the car on) the following work was done:
All work stamped in service book.

New genuine HONDA clutch kit (Friction, pressure and release bearing) fitted.
HONDA MTF-3 Gearbox oil changed
Cambelt (Gates powergrip OEM) replaced
Valve clearance set
Spark plugs (NGK) replaced
Oil filter and fuel filter (GENUINE) replaced
Castrol Magnetec 10/40 oil change (with 50mile flush)
Cam/ignition timing set up with a gun.
Anti-freeze flush and change (HONDA GEN MIX)
Brake fluid change (total bleed through)
Brake sevice all round with shoe and pad regrease and handbrake adjustment
Power steering fluid drained and replaced with HONDA PSF
Air box removed and 45mm Dellorto trumpets with Piper Cross socks
Full exterior (arches and underbody) powerhose clean
Professional WAXOIL underseal with arches (wire brushed all the old loose matter off)
Carb idle jet set-up on the 02 machine (MOT tester machine)
Light aim level set on MOT tester

Then in approx June 2011
D15b CAMSHAFT fitted
Valve clearances set
Carb idle jet set-up on the 02 machine (MOT tester machine)
Full interior strip

Then in approx August 2011
Replacement driveshafts and boots fitted
lowering adjustable spring fitted
BBS 14” alloys fitted with brand new tyres fitted – axle tyre types match (honda Locking wheel nuts fitted with new gen nuts) - still with very good tread left.
Short shifter fitted
Powerflow back box fitted


Then in approx December 2011
Rear trailing arm bushed (GENUINE HONDA) replacement
(ORIGINAL GL SEAT RETRACTION CABLE REPLACED)

Then in approx January 2012
Brand NEW (GEN HONDA) Carb inlet rubber fitted
Carb strip and clean with float setup
Carb idle jet set-up on the 02 machine (MOT tester machine)
CRX front seats with custom rails fitted
CRX door cards fitted
16.16i centre pipe fitted
Bonnet resprayed BLACK

Then in march 2012
Front brake pads replaced
N/S/F Trackrod end replaced.
Handbrake adjusted


ICE:
Alpine DEH-4300UB USB, IPOD, CD, AUX and FM/AM reciever
Edge ED7400 Amp
Fli front speakers
All installed and tucked professionally.
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Seen this for sale was very tempted but was a bit far for me. It looks awesome!
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Connarbrown wrote:Seen this for sale was very tempted but was a bit far for me. It looks awesome!
Thanks :top:
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New Pic's of work done today

D2 LCA fitted with Racing Logic Coilovers
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Coilovers
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Front Arch cleaned ready for waxoil
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On the stands
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Waxoil in arch done
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Old shocks must go
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My son Tristan doing a hard days work
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New front lower arms, Balljoint lower and Anti rollbar link
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Hub and driveshaft need attention
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Re: Civic EC9 GL project

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Nice GL ! :top:

I have the same candles in my home ;)

Do you have feel a add to power with the 45mm Dellorto trumpets with Piper Cross socks ?
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love the seats, nice car
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Re: Civic EC9 GL project

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Good work, the car looks great.

Not so sure about your son, looks like he might prefer to be paying Xbox or something, :lol: .
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Okami wrote:Nice GL ! :top:

I have the same candles in my home ;)

Do you have feel a add to power with the 45mm Dellorto trumpets with Piper Cross socks ?
They came with the car, so unable to tell. I would think that they would help performance.

Thanks for the comments :top:
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1988rt wrote:love the seats, nice car
Cheers dude
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Bigworm wrote:Good work, the car looks great.

Not so sure about your son, looks like he might prefer to be paying Xbox or something, :lol: .
Trust me he's having fun, however the PS3 MW3 is on par :lol:
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nice ec9!! :top:

i have crx seats too, but still need to get rails made up so they can fit :(

if at any point you lift a seat out, could you take a picture of the custom seat rails? also do they sit straight/level in the car?

it would help me out a lot if you can help :D

keep up the good work!

ill be keeping an eye on this build :top:
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gen4_ec9 wrote:nice ec9!! :top:

i have crx seats too, but still need to get rails made up so they can fit :(

if at any point you lift a seat out, could you take a picture of the custom seat rails? also do they sit straight/level in the car?

it would help me out a lot if you can help :D

keep up the good work!

ill be keeping an eye on this build :top:
I bought the car from Ryan a Honda Tech in Portsmouth 4GUK user name shredtheibanez, he made custom rails for them.
Send him a PM, he will be happy to help. I can make a call if you need more help.
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New rear wheel bearing to be fitted
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Ready for strip down
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Front arch waxoiled today
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Caliper colour change
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Brake bracket painted
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Driveshaft inspection, require new boots and regrease
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More to do next weekend, dismantle the rear end, waxoil, etc
Have found the geabox from a Rover 216 GSI, to replace gearing. :top:
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What do you intend to take from the rover box?
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Lee4391 wrote:What do you intend to take from the rover box?
Hi
After speaking to Daz at Endless, it would give us the ideal gear ratio needed for running at Santa pod.
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