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Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Jul 10, 2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,581
Posted By civicexracer

Not safe.. The shock is under pressure. You...

Not safe.. The shock is under pressure.

You don't need to remove the fork to remove the axles. Just drop the lower control arm.. If you really want to remove the pinch bolt, drill it out.
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
May 17, 2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,075
Posted By civicexracer

People break bolts and studs usually by applying...

People break bolts and studs usually by applying far too much tq on them. I use an impact gun about 95% of the time to remove nuts and bolts. Far less likely that something will break.

If you...
Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
May 17, 2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,750
Posted By civicexracer

Unless you have one of the expensive string...

Unless you have one of the expensive string alignment kits, it's very hard to go by it. How are you measuring your alignment by string?

If you're maxed out on your toe adjuster, either your...
Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
May 17, 2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,958
Posted By civicexracer

You should bleed all four corners. Once the...

You should bleed all four corners. Once the system is open, air gets in. Since you closed the system and pressed the brakes, air could be trapped anywhere I the system. Google search how to bleed...
Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
May 17, 2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,223
Posted By civicexracer

The only true aftermarket front LCA is by Omni....

The only true aftermarket front LCA is by Omni. But they are very expensive and really not worth it. Hardrace sells stock arms with their hard rubber bushings already pressed in, which is nice. So...
Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
May 17, 2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,968
Posted By civicexracer

If your cars suspension is completely stock, it...

If your cars suspension is completely stock, it probably a toe issue. If the toe for your alignment is off, it'll chew up tires. Before you get an alignment done, I'd suggest inspecting your cars...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
Jan 21, 2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,709
Posted By civicexracer

Sounds like you probably have some bad bushings....

Sounds like you probably have some bad bushings. I'd start looking at the trailing arm bushings first. When they wear, crack, tear, they can cause some serious control issues with the car. Check all...
Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Dec 4, 2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,536
Posted By civicexracer

Get a Haynes manual. To do all of that work will...

Get a Haynes manual. To do all of that work will take a good amount of time, esp if this is your first time doing it. It's all not THAT hard but just time consuming. Make sure you read through the...
Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Nov 28, 2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 979
Posted By civicexracer

What are you comparing the clutch engagement to?...

What are you comparing the clutch engagement to? Every car and especially every make is different. Generally speaking, I personally think the older civics with OEM clutches have some of the smoothest...
Forum: General Civic Talk
Nov 28, 2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,653
Posted By civicexracer

The motor that will last the longest is the one...

The motor that will last the longest is the one that is best taken care of. It's impossible to say what motor will last xxx,xxx miles or determine which is the best in terms of longevity. There are a...
Forum: Fuel Economy
Nov 28, 2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,458
Posted By civicexracer

You're not changing the aerodynamics of the car...

You're not changing the aerodynamics of the car since all you are doing is lowering it a bit. Lower it + a significant change in aero throughout the car and you MIGHT see TINY difference.

But...
Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Nov 25, 2012, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,421
Posted By civicexracer

The recommended tire size for your car is...

The recommended tire size for your car is 205/55R16. The snow tires you have are a bit oversized. You MIGHT be able to use them, however your speedometer will be off and being a much taller tire,...
Forum: HCF Project Section
Oct 29, 2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,069
Posted By civicexracer

Damn... Poor car. Even worse that it's an '89...

Damn... Poor car. Even worse that it's an '89 Si... So much potential in those cars most people don't know about..
Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Oct 1, 2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,968
Posted By civicexracer

ES only makes the d-bracket bushings and complete...

ES only makes the d-bracket bushings and complete front endlink assembly. I've never seen the rear swaybar endlink bushings sold separately. Best bet is to find an Genuine OEM Honda set from like...
Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Sep 29, 2012, 03:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,968
Posted By civicexracer

You have to buy a new endlink. I've never seen...

You have to buy a new endlink. I've never seen any OE replacement bushing for endlinks. If you search hard enough you might be able to find some decent used ones for cheap.
Forum: General Civic Talk
Sep 26, 2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,068
Posted By civicexracer

With parts as important as those, I'd stick with...

With parts as important as those, I'd stick with Honda parts. SOME Advance Auto parts are fine but anything that controls a critical aspect of the car to the point that if it fails can pretty much...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
Sep 22, 2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,044
Posted By civicexracer

A bad bushing/bad control arm should have no ill...

A bad bushing/bad control arm should have no ill effect on the struts, springs or mounts. Unless you were in a bad accident and severly bent the arm way out of shape. You should be fine, just get an...
Forum: Header, Intake, & Exhaust
Sep 22, 2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,679
Posted By civicexracer

ebay exhaust that sounds great? You sure about...

ebay exhaust that sounds great? You sure about that? lol..
Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Sep 22, 2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,256
Posted By civicexracer

The springs will fit, but the amount they lower...

The springs will fit, but the amount they lower the car may be slightly different.
Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Sep 22, 2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,147
Posted By civicexracer

Your '02 has a MacPherson suspension design. The...

Your '02 has a MacPherson suspension design. The pre '01 Civic all have wishbone suspensions. So anything from your suspension will NOT fit on anything pre '01. So the answer is no, your...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
Sep 2, 2012, 06:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,131
Posted By civicexracer

It's likely just the pressure plate on the clutch...

It's likely just the pressure plate on the clutch assembly making the noise. It's very common. How many miles are on your clutch? As long as everything still feels fine, it's probably not a big deal...
Forum: Pics and Videos
Aug 31, 2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 42,820
Posted By civicexracer

Negative. That's a wagon! GTFO! Man I miss the...

Negative. That's a wagon! GTFO! Man I miss the old days of HCF..

Shot from last weekend
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Forum: General Civic Talk
Aug 29, 2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,136
Posted By civicexracer

You mean the spring perches on the coilover...

You mean the spring perches on the coilover sleeves are not at the same position on both sides?

This is because our cars are horribly unbalanced at the corners. Front left is super heavy because...
Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Jul 24, 2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,137
Posted By civicexracer

Look up road racing oriented performance shops....

Look up road racing oriented performance shops. There are in-ground alignment machines that can align just about anything. You'll pay a good chunk more though.
Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
Jul 24, 2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,279
Posted By civicexracer

For lowering springs, eBay... Just don't get the...

For lowering springs, eBay... Just don't get the no name crap. Pretty sure I've seen legit tein s.techs, eibach pro-kits, etc for under $200.

For coilovers, you need to expect to spend a minimum...
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