So im not sure how many of you have actually seen my build thread of my car from start until now... shes been through a few changes cosmetically, not so much mechanically/engine wise although that was the plan originally. Anyways, here goes.
I used to have D15z4 Series Ballade, which i converted to a D15B SOHC VTEC. Life was good, she ran extremely well never had problems with her. The the time came for a decision and instead of my plans to turbo, she was sold. The search then went on for a couple of months when i hit a luck and found a '97 Civic Coupe in mechanically good condition, body was good, but had been neglected a fair bit, especially the interior. Got a good price on it and started the restoring process. I took possession of the car on 7th September 2010.
right away i went about sorting and checking things but here's a short list of the Pros and Cons of the car..
Pros.
Whale ***** Induction
Top front strut brace
Sleeve Over adjustable suspension(brand unknown-assumed Megan Racing)
Rear Lower Strut Brace
17" Lenso Argus Vers3 Mags with 2 brand new tires and two 40% tread 215/45/17 Nankangs.
Momo Corse Racing Steering Wheel(Badly worn)
Momo Racing Pedals
Type R Shift Boot
Short shifter
Semi Clear Taillights
Type R Conversion Headlights(yellow and faded, also leaking)
OEM Red Badges
Metal Sunroof (Tilt and Slide)
Alarm and Immobiliser
TNT 4-1 Branch and 3 Box TNT 57mm Mild Steel exhaust system with Jap style back box.
New Ferodo rear Brake Pads
New Aircon Pump
New Starter motor
New Clutch
New Power steering Pump
Had a service done as well, oil change plugs etc.
New Rack ends and Tie Rod Ends and lower Balljoints.
Gearbox Recon.
New Engine Mounts all round.
Cons.
Front Seats Need refurbishing.
Door Cards need fixing/refurb.
Passenger side widow seal was broken
Passenger side door lock mechansim was faulty
Boot rattling a lot
Petrol cap Clip broken
Reverse lights dont work
Cubby hole clips broken held on by zipties
like 5kgs of random excess wiring in the car
Panels in the car rattle a lot
Passenger side seat rail(left) is finished, needed replacing.
Climate control left bulb blown
Few cluster lights blown and 2 super bright ugly red LEDS
Branch is cracked.
No Floor Mats
Cone Filter held on by a ziptie almost coming off.
Gear lever bush gone, lever rattles a little.
shift boot leather not installed properly on the metal plate
Gear lever rubber seal missing
Car Idles high (fluctuates)(2000rpm)and when put in neutral Rpm drops very slowly.
Boot matt missing
Boot floor paint needs to be redone
Left fender liner Missing right one only half there.
Fuel sender unit faulty
Petrol handle plastic release button by drivers door missing
Petrol Cap stay clip broken, cap closed using prestik.
Boot never opened when using the lever
Alarm Siren is dying
Fuse box below dash was loose and shorted out blowing my Ignition fuse once
Right hand side "cubby hole" opens under hard acceleration (Fixed - was missing a metal clip)
Elec mirror switch and other switches next to it loose (fastened, they would fall out under hard acceleration.)
Bonnet holder loose
Upper Balljoints need replacing
Upper Control Arm bushes gone
The Day I collected:
I used to have D15z4 Series Ballade, which i converted to a D15B SOHC VTEC. Life was good, she ran extremely well never had problems with her. The the time came for a decision and instead of my plans to turbo, she was sold. The search then went on for a couple of months when i hit a luck and found a '97 Civic Coupe in mechanically good condition, body was good, but had been neglected a fair bit, especially the interior. Got a good price on it and started the restoring process. I took possession of the car on 7th September 2010.
right away i went about sorting and checking things but here's a short list of the Pros and Cons of the car..
Pros.
Whale ***** Induction
Top front strut brace
Sleeve Over adjustable suspension(brand unknown-assumed Megan Racing)
Rear Lower Strut Brace
17" Lenso Argus Vers3 Mags with 2 brand new tires and two 40% tread 215/45/17 Nankangs.
Momo Corse Racing Steering Wheel(Badly worn)
Momo Racing Pedals
Type R Shift Boot
Short shifter
Semi Clear Taillights
Type R Conversion Headlights(yellow and faded, also leaking)
OEM Red Badges
Metal Sunroof (Tilt and Slide)
Alarm and Immobiliser
TNT 4-1 Branch and 3 Box TNT 57mm Mild Steel exhaust system with Jap style back box.
New Ferodo rear Brake Pads
New Aircon Pump
New Starter motor
New Clutch
New Power steering Pump
Had a service done as well, oil change plugs etc.
New Rack ends and Tie Rod Ends and lower Balljoints.
Gearbox Recon.
New Engine Mounts all round.
Cons.
Front Seats Need refurbishing.
Door Cards need fixing/refurb.
Passenger side widow seal was broken
Passenger side door lock mechansim was faulty
Boot rattling a lot
Petrol cap Clip broken
Reverse lights dont work
Cubby hole clips broken held on by zipties
like 5kgs of random excess wiring in the car
Panels in the car rattle a lot
Passenger side seat rail(left) is finished, needed replacing.
Climate control left bulb blown
Few cluster lights blown and 2 super bright ugly red LEDS
Branch is cracked.
No Floor Mats
Cone Filter held on by a ziptie almost coming off.
Gear lever bush gone, lever rattles a little.
shift boot leather not installed properly on the metal plate
Gear lever rubber seal missing
Car Idles high (fluctuates)(2000rpm)and when put in neutral Rpm drops very slowly.
Boot matt missing
Boot floor paint needs to be redone
Left fender liner Missing right one only half there.
Fuel sender unit faulty
Petrol handle plastic release button by drivers door missing
Petrol Cap stay clip broken, cap closed using prestik.
Boot never opened when using the lever
Alarm Siren is dying
Fuse box below dash was loose and shorted out blowing my Ignition fuse once
Right hand side "cubby hole" opens under hard acceleration (Fixed - was missing a metal clip)
Elec mirror switch and other switches next to it loose (fastened, they would fall out under hard acceleration.)
Bonnet holder loose
Upper Balljoints need replacing
Upper Control Arm bushes gone
The Day I collected:
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