Got the strut brace in...
Setanta
07-06-2002, 07:01 AM
Ok - I had to unbolt the aircon brcket from the firewall and move it out a bit to fit the brace mount on the passengers (LH) side.
Not so bad but the drivers side was even more of a pain - resulting in having to undo the fuse box and then unbolt the wiring looms from the firewall as well. Fuse box bolted back up, and it still looks factory - so the spoon strut brace is go :)
Mind you, even though it was made for a EF8 SiR CRX, it only just cleared the vacume unit on the intake manifold - try half a millimeter clearance. I may have to raise the brace's mounts with a 1mm washer on each side to improve clearance to this - but so far there is no sign of the engine moving significantly and the two touching - I haven't put the boot in yet though :)
Anyway - there is a big difference - you can feel how tight the front end is now - corners are more precise and the car just feels right :)
Pics below:
SiR engine bay with brace installed:
http://home.iprimus.com.au/cuchulainn/civic/strut1.jpg
Clearing the aircon piping (I've actually got another few mm out of the clearance since the pic was taken:
http://home.iprimus.com.au/cuchulainn/civic/strut3.jpg
Still a tight fit - what clearance over the vacume control unit? Actually - this was why I couldn't use an Aussie brace - they were designed for the ZC and D15 twin-sidedraft carb setup and ran straight through this unit:
http://home.iprimus.com.au/cuchulainn/civic/strut2.jpg
Not so bad but the drivers side was even more of a pain - resulting in having to undo the fuse box and then unbolt the wiring looms from the firewall as well. Fuse box bolted back up, and it still looks factory - so the spoon strut brace is go :)
Mind you, even though it was made for a EF8 SiR CRX, it only just cleared the vacume unit on the intake manifold - try half a millimeter clearance. I may have to raise the brace's mounts with a 1mm washer on each side to improve clearance to this - but so far there is no sign of the engine moving significantly and the two touching - I haven't put the boot in yet though :)
Anyway - there is a big difference - you can feel how tight the front end is now - corners are more precise and the car just feels right :)
Pics below:
SiR engine bay with brace installed:
http://home.iprimus.com.au/cuchulainn/civic/strut1.jpg
Clearing the aircon piping (I've actually got another few mm out of the clearance since the pic was taken:
http://home.iprimus.com.au/cuchulainn/civic/strut3.jpg
Still a tight fit - what clearance over the vacume control unit? Actually - this was why I couldn't use an Aussie brace - they were designed for the ZC and D15 twin-sidedraft carb setup and ran straight through this unit:
http://home.iprimus.com.au/cuchulainn/civic/strut2.jpg
Spunkymonkey
07-06-2002, 07:17 AM
it looks pretty good...much better than it did, hanging on the wall of the parts recycler place.
hmmm....I should take some photos of my engine bay huh?
hmmm....I should take some photos of my engine bay huh?
EF6_CR-X
07-06-2002, 09:23 AM
Cool, good to see that it fits without too many headaches.
So the fuse box happily went right back to where it came from, thats good as there doesn't appear to be much room around that, and most strut bars that I have seen on them have made to fuse box hang on with one bolt, and the fuse box at an odd angle.
I guess you removed the bracket holding the A/C pipe to the side of the strut tower.
Big difference aye.. hmmm, if you don't mind me asking, how much did it set you back?
So the fuse box happily went right back to where it came from, thats good as there doesn't appear to be much room around that, and most strut bars that I have seen on them have made to fuse box hang on with one bolt, and the fuse box at an odd angle.
I guess you removed the bracket holding the A/C pipe to the side of the strut tower.
Big difference aye.. hmmm, if you don't mind me asking, how much did it set you back?
B16a4me
07-06-2002, 11:31 AM
Looks good pete........what's it weigh????????.......Na just kiddin'
Oz
07-08-2002, 05:31 AM
Looks good. Go for a run sometime?
Spunkymonkey
07-08-2002, 07:00 AM
He's off to melbourne remember Oz?
we should organise a cruise when he gets back, I'm still in contact with one of our ex PH members...who's car is almost finished...
turbo charged prelude....
and yeah, he has some friends that he can organise to come..
we should organise a cruise when he gets back, I'm still in contact with one of our ex PH members...who's car is almost finished...
turbo charged prelude....
and yeah, he has some friends that he can organise to come..
Oz
07-08-2002, 07:26 AM
No, I didn't remember. My memory is pretty shot (makes the 'drinky-drinky motion). Another cruise - cool. WHERE TO THIS TIME? Lats one was good. New route, though. Maybe up Blue Mountains?
Spunkymonkey
07-08-2002, 07:40 AM
yeah mountains...or even robertson or something like that...figure it out later.
pinyo8
08-04-2002, 10:15 PM
hi guys, 'm new to AF. I live in Sydney and own a JDM CRX SiR. Have a question to Setanta, where did you get the strut brace from as I really want to get one for my car also, and how much etc?
I've been reading this quite a bit but havent really had a chance to post anything but will try to more.
I've been reading this quite a bit but havent really had a chance to post anything but will try to more.
Oz
08-05-2002, 01:33 AM
G'day mate. Welcome to the club. Tell us a bit more about yourself and your car.
Spunkymonkey
08-05-2002, 02:16 AM
Originally posted by pinyo8
hi guys, 'm new to AF. I live in Sydney and own a JDM CRX SiR. Have a question to Setanta, where did you get the strut brace from as I really want to get one for my car also, and how much etc?
I've been reading this quite a bit but havent really had a chance to post anything but will try to more.
He got it from Nippon spares in lansvale. I spotted it there, when I went there to check the place out, and told him about it. They've recently opened, but don't have that much there.
welcome to the site :)
hi guys, 'm new to AF. I live in Sydney and own a JDM CRX SiR. Have a question to Setanta, where did you get the strut brace from as I really want to get one for my car also, and how much etc?
I've been reading this quite a bit but havent really had a chance to post anything but will try to more.
He got it from Nippon spares in lansvale. I spotted it there, when I went there to check the place out, and told him about it. They've recently opened, but don't have that much there.
welcome to the site :)
Setanta
08-05-2002, 03:34 AM
Originally posted by pinyo8
hi guys, 'm new to AF. I live in Sydney and own a JDM CRX SiR. Have a question to Setanta, where did you get the strut brace from as I really want to get one for my car also, and how much etc?
I've been reading this quite a bit but havent really had a chance to post anything but will try to more.
Brace was 125 bucks, but is a bit beaten up. Add to that another 50 bucks spent on having it remade as it was rubbing on the dashpot that controls the throttle return. I had to make it 6mm higher for decent clearance.
I can pull it off one day and make a template if you want (can't remember if moppie still wants one for his EF9), but you'll have to get the crossmember made up for it.
Rear brace is 190 tthrough whiteline when I last checked - that and a bigger rear bar (20mm or 22mm up on the factory 14.5mm).
In other news, my throttle body and fast idle unit arrived today - going to get them fitted on Thursday so hopefully the high idle will be fixed.
Quite cheap through Strong in NZ - 225 bucks Aussie all up including shipping - 5 day delivery including the weekend :)
pinyo8: I seem to see/hear of more EF8s in the country, which have come in through SA, Qld, WA and Vic. Only one other EF9 though, a rally car owned by Brett Middleton as a backup for his EG SiR Rally car.
I'd be interested to compare import notes ;)
hi guys, 'm new to AF. I live in Sydney and own a JDM CRX SiR. Have a question to Setanta, where did you get the strut brace from as I really want to get one for my car also, and how much etc?
I've been reading this quite a bit but havent really had a chance to post anything but will try to more.
Brace was 125 bucks, but is a bit beaten up. Add to that another 50 bucks spent on having it remade as it was rubbing on the dashpot that controls the throttle return. I had to make it 6mm higher for decent clearance.
I can pull it off one day and make a template if you want (can't remember if moppie still wants one for his EF9), but you'll have to get the crossmember made up for it.
Rear brace is 190 tthrough whiteline when I last checked - that and a bigger rear bar (20mm or 22mm up on the factory 14.5mm).
In other news, my throttle body and fast idle unit arrived today - going to get them fitted on Thursday so hopefully the high idle will be fixed.
Quite cheap through Strong in NZ - 225 bucks Aussie all up including shipping - 5 day delivery including the weekend :)
pinyo8: I seem to see/hear of more EF8s in the country, which have come in through SA, Qld, WA and Vic. Only one other EF9 though, a rally car owned by Brett Middleton as a backup for his EG SiR Rally car.
I'd be interested to compare import notes ;)
Oz
08-05-2002, 03:38 AM
Petes here...it's onnnn...
How have you been mate? How's it going? How's the SiR?:smoker2:
How have you been mate? How's it going? How's the SiR?:smoker2:
Oz
08-05-2002, 03:48 AM
Petes here...it's onnnn...
How have you been mate? How's it going? How's the SiR?:smoker2:
How have you been mate? How's it going? How's the SiR?:smoker2:
Setanta
08-05-2002, 04:04 AM
Flat out mate... SiR's fine although running a bit off at the moment - going to do a major service soon, replacing the timing belt etc and get it dyno tuned when I fit the new exhaust and extractors.
Will prolly do a 1.5-2 drop on the suspension (just get the existing springs retensioned slightly as I can't be bothered wasting money on coil-overs now - marking is too hard to squander on stuff that is marginal). Other than that, will drop on some R711 bridgestones to the 14s and leave it at that until I track down cams and adjustable cam wheels.
Will prolly do a 1.5-2 drop on the suspension (just get the existing springs retensioned slightly as I can't be bothered wasting money on coil-overs now - marking is too hard to squander on stuff that is marginal). Other than that, will drop on some R711 bridgestones to the 14s and leave it at that until I track down cams and adjustable cam wheels.
pinyo8
08-05-2002, 08:00 PM
thanks for the info guys. Will definitely look into it more.
A little about my car. I actually bought the car off some guy who already had it imported in. Its black and pretty much stock (I really wish I got the glass roof or sunroof but I guess its lighter this way). Except for its got a pod air filter instead now and exhaust cat back. Its riding on King springs and Koni Yellows shocks and typical 17s (lots of spokes). I have to get the height readjusted as the rear is sitting higher than the front (dont know why) and the front scrubs under hard braking and cornering.
My plans for the car is turbocharge, and want to get something like 250HP at the wheels (although have to save lots of $$ first).
Would have joined you for the cruise but am currently overseas but coming back this weekend.
Thats it from moe for now.
A little about my car. I actually bought the car off some guy who already had it imported in. Its black and pretty much stock (I really wish I got the glass roof or sunroof but I guess its lighter this way). Except for its got a pod air filter instead now and exhaust cat back. Its riding on King springs and Koni Yellows shocks and typical 17s (lots of spokes). I have to get the height readjusted as the rear is sitting higher than the front (dont know why) and the front scrubs under hard braking and cornering.
My plans for the car is turbocharge, and want to get something like 250HP at the wheels (although have to save lots of $$ first).
Would have joined you for the cruise but am currently overseas but coming back this weekend.
Thats it from moe for now.
Spunkymonkey
08-05-2002, 08:12 PM
The car is probably lowered more at the front then. that isn't that uncommon to see the front lowered more than the back you know.
Oz
08-06-2002, 01:02 AM
Sounds like a cool ride. How many Ks? What year is it? Is it Si or SiR or other...Do you have any pics? Oh well, good to see more people on the forum with the H badge.
pinyo8
08-06-2002, 01:08 AM
170k on it. But got the engine checked out and its perfect. These B16A (SiR obviously) engines really do last!:D
Also, you were interested in buying a 1st Gen CRX and its an Si so its got the ZC engine in it. go to www.crxaustralia.com and there is one for sale there. Not sure how much tho.
Also, you were interested in buying a 1st Gen CRX and its an Si so its got the ZC engine in it. go to www.crxaustralia.com and there is one for sale there. Not sure how much tho.
Oz
08-06-2002, 01:51 AM
Sweet. Thanks mate. Check out OT as well. Many people always hanging out there. So what do you do? How old, where from etc.
pinyo8
08-07-2002, 02:12 AM
Ok, a little bit about me now.
Real name is Matt, 24, Australian born Thai/Chinese. Working as IT consultant. Live in Sydney but originally from Canberra. Had my car for nearly 2 years and am never going to sell it (so I say now).
thats about all really.
Real name is Matt, 24, Australian born Thai/Chinese. Working as IT consultant. Live in Sydney but originally from Canberra. Had my car for nearly 2 years and am never going to sell it (so I say now).
thats about all really.
slave
08-07-2002, 06:36 AM
Nice! Welcome in, I got a CRX, no B16a unfortunately. Ur car sounds nice, at least we have somebody else to help me hold off the hords of non CRXers! lol, just kidding guys..... not that Im scared of Pete its Q Im worried about! (Dont mind me Q you know Im a shit stirrer!)
Spunkymonkey
08-07-2002, 06:52 AM
Originally posted by slave
Nice! Welcome in, I got a CRX, no B16a unfortunately. Ur car sounds nice, at least we have somebody else to help me hold off the hords of non CRXers! lol, just kidding guys..... not that Im scared of Pete its Q Im worried about! (Dont mind me Q you know Im a shit stirrer!)
what...scared of me? :angel: or my driving?? :p
Nice! Welcome in, I got a CRX, no B16a unfortunately. Ur car sounds nice, at least we have somebody else to help me hold off the hords of non CRXers! lol, just kidding guys..... not that Im scared of Pete its Q Im worried about! (Dont mind me Q you know Im a shit stirrer!)
what...scared of me? :angel: or my driving?? :p
Oz
08-08-2002, 12:44 AM
Originally posted by Spunkymonkey
what...scared of me? :angel: or my driving?? :p
I'm indecisive - I'm scared of both...but I think that's something you're relaitvely proud of, right? :p :finger:
what...scared of me? :angel: or my driving?? :p
I'm indecisive - I'm scared of both...but I think that's something you're relaitvely proud of, right? :p :finger:
Spunkymonkey
08-08-2002, 03:21 AM
Originally posted by ozriceboy
I'm indecisive - I'm scared of both...but I think that's something you're relaitvely proud of, right? :p :finger:
awww...Oz too scared to sit in Qbaby :p
I'm indecisive - I'm scared of both...but I think that's something you're relaitvely proud of, right? :p :finger:
awww...Oz too scared to sit in Qbaby :p
Oz
08-08-2002, 08:29 PM
Now you know the truth...hehe. No, you know I give you and your car kudos! Always. I've just been informed that you were really, really quiet on our little run down to Kiama. Like 3 words in edgewise. Soz. hehe.:frog:
Spunkymonkey
08-08-2002, 09:47 PM
Originally posted by ozriceboy
Now you know the truth...hehe. No, you know I give you and your car kudos! Always. I've just been informed that you were really, really quiet on our little run down to Kiama. Like 3 words in edgewise. Soz. hehe.:frog:
me quiet...LOL
perhaps just quieter than usual :p
Now you know the truth...hehe. No, you know I give you and your car kudos! Always. I've just been informed that you were really, really quiet on our little run down to Kiama. Like 3 words in edgewise. Soz. hehe.:frog:
me quiet...LOL
perhaps just quieter than usual :p
Oz
08-08-2002, 09:50 PM
That sounds more like it. What are you up to today? I've got the day off. Supposed to be studying. Stupid Trial HSC exams.
Spunkymonkey
08-08-2002, 09:58 PM
Originally posted by ozriceboy
That sounds more like it. What are you up to today? I've got the day off. Supposed to be studying. Stupid Trial HSC exams.
was just cleaning up the house, and gotta work this afternoon til Midnight..Probably heading down to Manyana with Deb over the weekend.
That sounds more like it. What are you up to today? I've got the day off. Supposed to be studying. Stupid Trial HSC exams.
was just cleaning up the house, and gotta work this afternoon til Midnight..Probably heading down to Manyana with Deb over the weekend.
Oz
08-08-2002, 10:01 PM
Where are you heading to? Sounds good - better than mine. Just out of interest Q, are you working at Vodafone just waiting to get a job in the music industry or what? What do you want ot do long term?
Spunkymonkey
08-08-2002, 10:08 PM
Originally posted by ozriceboy
Where are you heading to? Sounds good - better than mine. Just out of interest Q, are you working at Vodafone just waiting to get a job in the music industry or what? What do you want ot do long term?
down near Ulladulla. I'm working here, cause its not a bad job, and its paying for my mortgage LOL and my car things :)
after 4 years of the conservatorium, it sorta killed the enthusiasm and drive I had for it, and realistically speaking there isn't much of a music industry in Australia...especially classical. Everyone goes overseas, and it wasn't viable due to the costs to do so.
I play music now when i want to and for myself...I've really lost the interest in performing for others. Its something that I can always fall back on, and when I get older and settle down a bit more, I'll probably teach, but at the moment, its not worth it to teach unless I have lots of students, and really have no patience for kids atm....little sister is enough. I'm enjoying life and doing well at work, and I'm sure with music....I wouldn't be earning half the much as I do now.
Where are you heading to? Sounds good - better than mine. Just out of interest Q, are you working at Vodafone just waiting to get a job in the music industry or what? What do you want ot do long term?
down near Ulladulla. I'm working here, cause its not a bad job, and its paying for my mortgage LOL and my car things :)
after 4 years of the conservatorium, it sorta killed the enthusiasm and drive I had for it, and realistically speaking there isn't much of a music industry in Australia...especially classical. Everyone goes overseas, and it wasn't viable due to the costs to do so.
I play music now when i want to and for myself...I've really lost the interest in performing for others. Its something that I can always fall back on, and when I get older and settle down a bit more, I'll probably teach, but at the moment, its not worth it to teach unless I have lots of students, and really have no patience for kids atm....little sister is enough. I'm enjoying life and doing well at work, and I'm sure with music....I wouldn't be earning half the much as I do now.
Spunkymonkey
08-08-2002, 10:14 PM
Bugger...deb sent a message her mum has cancelled the trip...
oh well, hmm.... gonna figure out what I'm going to get up to then :p
oh well, hmm.... gonna figure out what I'm going to get up to then :p
Oz
08-08-2002, 11:20 PM
Damn...you could drive to Carlingford on Sunday and keep me entertained. Cold beer in the fridge and 4 maths books to crack. I hate my life. :bloated:
Spunkymonkey
08-09-2002, 03:25 AM
Originally posted by ozriceboy
Damn...you could drive to Carlingford on Sunday and keep me entertained. Cold beer in the fridge and 4 maths books to crack. I hate my life. :bloated:
*Q makes note to put Oz on Q* :silly2:
kidding
Damn...you could drive to Carlingford on Sunday and keep me entertained. Cold beer in the fridge and 4 maths books to crack. I hate my life. :bloated:
*Q makes note to put Oz on Q* :silly2:
kidding
Oz
08-10-2002, 12:25 AM
Yeah. Just studying Maths today. boohoo. SDD and Busienss tomorrow and Tuesday. Seriously, I can't wait for 3 months to pass. Then I'm free...
BTW, I'll prob. PM you in next couple of days. Got a few more things to ask you.
BTW, I'll prob. PM you in next couple of days. Got a few more things to ask you.
Spunkymonkey
08-10-2002, 06:16 AM
No problems Oz..always here if you need advice. keep at the studying.
Oz
08-11-2002, 01:54 AM
Ahh...it's Sunday afternoon and still on AF procrastinating.:(
Oh well, shit happens. :cool: :D
Oh well, shit happens. :cool: :D
slave
08-11-2002, 05:38 PM
And I thought i was the only one who procrastinates, but I usually do it when Im supposed to be out of bed on a week day. Good luck with your trials mate.
Spunkymonkey
08-11-2002, 06:42 PM
Your both men...don't need to say anything further :silly2:
slave
08-12-2002, 12:57 AM
Originally posted by Spunkymonkey
Your both men...don't need to say anything further :silly2:
OMG Im so hurt, AGAIN!!!!!:cry: Both men!!! Did Neil Armstrong procrastinate when he walked on the moon? Did the guy who burnt Joan of Arc procrastinate? NO! If only I could be more like them......
Your both men...don't need to say anything further :silly2:
OMG Im so hurt, AGAIN!!!!!:cry: Both men!!! Did Neil Armstrong procrastinate when he walked on the moon? Did the guy who burnt Joan of Arc procrastinate? NO! If only I could be more like them......
Oz
08-12-2002, 01:34 AM
Originally posted by slave
OMG Im so hurt, AGAIN!!!!!:cry: Both men!!! Did Neil Armstrong procrastinate when he walked on the moon? Did the guy who burnt Joan of Arc procrastinate? NO! If only I could be more like them......
Yeah brother! Tell it like it is. Let the bitch burn in hell! Muhahahahaha.:D
OMG Im so hurt, AGAIN!!!!!:cry: Both men!!! Did Neil Armstrong procrastinate when he walked on the moon? Did the guy who burnt Joan of Arc procrastinate? NO! If only I could be more like them......
Yeah brother! Tell it like it is. Let the bitch burn in hell! Muhahahahaha.:D
slave
08-12-2002, 01:44 AM
Originally posted by ozriceboy
Yeah brother! Tell it like it is. Let the bitch burn in hell! Muhahahahaha.:D
Ha!! Nice. Its time for a masculinist revolution!!!
Yeah brother! Tell it like it is. Let the bitch burn in hell! Muhahahahaha.:D
Ha!! Nice. Its time for a masculinist revolution!!!
cyberrexer
12-20-2002, 05:56 AM
Should have got a SPATS one, dosen't even come near the dashpot. Only had to relocate the wiring on the right hand side.
http://www.cyberrexer.20m.com/images/dscf0040.jpg
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