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Looking forward to it 😎

We're away on hols then I think. Not being to Donnington for ages, last time we were there was on the civic5 stand in 2014! Jeese! We really need to hit the shows again!

New OEM-grade replacements should be a safe bet. Even if they are not as stiff as 'upgrade' parts (which are only an upgrade if you want to track your car), they are still a lot better than any old, chewed out bushings.

Hi. I need to put new bushings on the front and rear lower arms of my MB2, but I'm not sure what to buy. I've seen Hardrace ones, but they don't have them for the rear lower arms. Do you have any suggestions? I don't want them to be super super hard, because it's my daily car. But I want them to have some stiffness so I can have fun every time I drive it.

Hope that it's going to someone who'll take good care

Really pops!

Is anyone headed to JDM JAM at Donnington? https://www.donington-park.co.uk/2025/may/jdm-jam The Broons are booked up for it 😎 looks like it's going to be a good day

No probs, if the experts say it's fine then it's fine. Power steering ain't my forté to begin with, so better trust those who know what they're doing.

Your input & insights are really appreciated Patrick, I've since posting managed to speak with 3 different Honda specialists & all seem to be of the same mind in as long as it's the red PSF then it's fine to use, so I topped up with it after fixing the pipe that was leaking, but I will keep my eye on the top up tank for any signs of foaming & replace it immediately if I see any or notice any signs. I was & am not concerned about spending that bit extra on the correct PSF as you are totally right in saying there's nothing a expensive as cheeping out, but all 3 guys I chatted with have been maintaining & working on Honda civics for many years, so I figure they "should" know, I may just grab some PSF-s & drain the system & fill it up with that for peace of mind, which is priceless.

As far as I know, regular PSF ist more viscous than PSF-2 or PSF-S (2 is less modern than S) and has different additives, so it's a bit like differently weighted oils. That means that topping up a PSF-2/-S system with regular PSF should be okay for a bit, but there are also many other factors like corrosion prevention, temperature resistance and all kinds of things at work in those different fluid standards. Not as drastic as with DOT3/DOT4 brake fluids, but still big differences nonetheless. Better to get the proper fluid or you're possibly going to damage something in your power steering system over time. Nothing's as expensive as cheaping out. Edit: You can also check the reservoir for any foaming that'd indicate problems with running that fluid (-mixture).

PS seems like the PSF-S is also described as PSF-2 Additional - just managed to have a chat with Saj who deals with these Honda's over in Birmingham & he said as long as it's Red power steering fluid (which it is) that there should not be an issue, obviously I'd still like to hear from anyone on hear if they think/know that this is not the case, I don't want to damage my baby for the sake of a few quid on the wrong fluids.

Hi all, I hope someone can help me regarding this. I got caught out while away this week with a power steering fluid leak & on a sunday, so limited access to anything. My PSF top up was as good as empty when I discovered the leak & could only get my hands on some regular PSF Comma brand power steering fluid, so botch fixed the leak & topped up with that. After doing some reading on my return & checking my manual it states only Honda power steering fluid should be used (PSF-S) as thee regular PSF1 can cause seal damage. I'm about to get thee leak fixed permanently & top back up & just wondered if any of you know if this really is the case & I do need to only use the specified PSF-2 official honda steering fluid? Car seems to have been fine since I topped up with the regular PSF, but obviously want to swap it out if it does need this specific PSF-2, I know not everything written in these manuals is set in stone as it were. Pic of the fluid type I had to use include below - many thanks for any help in advance.

Ideal glad you got it sorted!

Thank for your help, i took the plung and just ordered it and i can confirm the Firstline FEM3499 fits perfectly so now its straightened up the engine and my back box dont knock against the rear strut anymore! 😁

Hello mate, not sure if you've got this sorted - you can use this site and put in your vin number. Then find the right drawing and it should tell you the part number https://www.parts-honda.uk/honda-cars/search_vehicle/chassis

Hi guys, im looking for a new replacement main LH engine mounting as its failing for my 2000 MB3 D15Z8, its an alloy type just wondering if anyone would know if a FirstLine FEM3499 will fit as looks identical to mine, I'm struggling to find one! I have attached pics but not too good! The last one is a stock FirstLine pic. Many thanks. Nick.

Yes it is a before and after. It has great shine when throwing flash light on it ☺️

Is that wrapped in that last video? The shine looks awesome and the amount of metallic in it is amazing!

That's a whole lot of work you've been doing mate, hats off to you! Nice to see these Civics being pampered and cared for.

Sad to see you selling mate, really stunning deck that. If she does sell, be sure to point the owner here to the forum and our Facebook group. Would be nice to follow her progress.

Sorry for the delay, thanks Sir Paperbag/ Patrick ! I already have bright halogen H4s fitted, Philips, extreme/ race vision or whatever, as you say, theyre ok but still not great. the fog light idea is good, thanks. maybe with LED bulbs in there ? I have found some LEDs that look good, there are plenty available for not too silly money, will maybe try these but looks like might need to doctor the rubber boot, to clear the heatsink/ fan portion on these bulbs. I have cleaned the h/light lens as best I can, but have got a polishing kit to take out the remaining haziness, used just the polish so far but i think need to 'man up' and try the wet and dry. I see AKR have new units available from Depo at reasonable price, so that's an option. the other thing of course with halogens is to ensure the voltage drop is not excessive, previous car I fitted a relay kit, not an issue with LEDs as they operate from 8V. and current is lower. Re the switch it's ok at the moment so probably just needs a good clean with contact cleaner. below was the page I found, M series switch might be similar. thanks again. https://www.hondacivicforum.com/forum/routine-maintenance-diys-73/diy-combination-switch-fix-headlight-switch-74275/

Follow this two flowcharts. First check if you have any DTC store for the ABS. If the ABS light doesn't start blinking after one blink, you don't have any error stored. If you have an error, check that first. If the light is constantly on and doesn't enter in the DTC mode, you have a faulty ABS Module. If you don't know how to read ABS faults, just check the manual in the ABS section. If you need more help just PM me and i will help you in Portuguese.

Hi fellas's Its been a while. Sadly I've come to a positio where I have to let her go. It's been one hell of a journey but this car has been sitting under a tarp for long enough now. I think I've done a fair amount of mods and I've learned SO MUCH over the past 5 years of owning this car. Sadly I've grown up a little, got a stock '99 accord that I use for work... Hinata ended up outside for a while, now she sits in our new workshop under a cover. Been sitting for a year almost and barely driven. It hurts to look at her so i've been trying to sell it for sometime now. This sunday someones coming over to maybe take her and drive her again. It's a shame but i've been neglecting this car / focusing on other things for quite sometime and I just can look at her anymore. It's been wild, thanks :)