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    Clutch getting firmer

    Recently my clutch has been strange. B series hydro clutch - which is relatively new (less than 1 year). When I'm driving the clutch gets progressively firmer as I drive/as the car is warmer. Also along with being firmer there is less and less play when the clutch is fully out. This seems to...
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    Excessive caster on one side

    Hi guys, Just got my wheel alignment done and the technician told me my passenger side wheel had a little more caster than the driver's side. We did a rough measure and its looking like the left wheel is sitting approx 5-10mm more forward than the left. The car still lines up good and does...
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    Do EK9s have ELD (Electrical Load Detectors)

    Hi there, There is so much mis-information out there. Partly because most of the forums are US based. Do EK9s (both OBD2a and OBD2b versions) have an ELD? Cheers Talan
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    Headlights dimmer when accelerating?

    Strange problem. When I'm accelerating, lets say throttle position 30% I can tell the headlights are dimmer because when I back off the throttle or decelerate I can see the headlights are brighter (no brake applied). Anyone have/had a similar issue?
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    Official Fuel Economy Thread

    Let's keep tracking each other's fuel economy. Also, feel free to discuss. Please post if the following format for consistency and ease of comparison: Model: Year: Engine: Mods: Transmission: Fuel octane: Fuel tank size: MPG (UK): Km/L: L/100km's: Driving style:
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    Rear decal placement?

    Hi I have replica decal i want to put on rear hatch. Can someone give me the measurement of the following?
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    Quietest 2.5" straight through exhaust system?

    Hi team, I need your recommendations. Put my car on the dyno yesterday but what was obvious was my exhaust was choking the power. Tuner recommended I get a new exhaust setup. Current setup consists of basically a Mugen header, decat, and full mugen exhaust into Mugen twinloop. My...
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    OEM Civic Type R sticker colour

    Hi I'm still super confused. I know the Civic Type R stickers come in different colours for different colour paint EK9. Can someone PLEASE confirm the OEM colour for a championship white EK9? The EK9.org banner above shows black colour 'Civic' font but I've also seen some photos that...
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    OBD2b to OBD1 conversion

    Hi 2000 EK9 - looking to convert from OBD2B to OBD1 ECU via conversion harness i.e. Boomslang. Basically going to run Hondata or Crome or other OBD1 tuning software. Has anyone had any issues converting from OBD2b to OBD1 using a conversion harness? I've heard of stories of the RPM on...
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    Replacing front bumper (cover)

    Hi Currently I have a C West front bumper and I'm wanting to convert back to OEM Facelift EK9 Apart from the obvious necessary parts (grille, bumper cover and lower lip) what else do I need? I'm looking at my Honda dealer catalogue for EK9 and they list some other things. Can someone...
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    Coolant keeps dissapearing out of overflow reservoir

    Hi I keep topping up the coolant in my overflow reservoir but every week or so when I check the coolant reservoir is down very low (but not completely empty). No matter if I check the coolant overflow reservoir when the car is hot or cold it will be almost empty. I've checked for small...
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    EK9 just randomly dies while driving, then starts right back up no prob?

    Hi I have an EK9. The past few weeks i've had random intermittent problems. While driving or at idle, car would just shut off. No, stuttering, just cuts off. Stereo and headlights are still on. I clutch in and then restart the car and no problems at all. Happens sporadically. I've...
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    The "Official" post pic of your intake setup thread

    I thought I would start a thread for people to post their intake setups (cold air box/shield, intake pipes, filters either branded or custom) to share ideas, thoughts and comments. I'll post mine when I take a photo. Post yours!
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    "Delay" with clutch disengaging at high RPM

    Hi I have noticed this issue with my newly acquired car. My gearbox is in good condition. In normal traffic and driving conditions the clutch engages/disengages fine. I only run into issues when I am shifting at high RPM. When I press the clutch in at high RPM to shift down gears it feels...
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