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Just thought I'd bump this as I feel the post is relevant. Been using my car for the last couple of days, first time in weeks I've been able to drive it and I felt that on a cold start it would feel sluggish and hesitant, similar to symptoms described in here! Did a bit of research online which I got some possible causes from other Honda forums, mostly people who have B18C4 conversions into other Civic's and somebody said to unplug the lambda/O2 sensor and drive the car from cold, which is what I have just done! Felt so much better! Smooth as you like, EML came on but was expecting that but much better throttle response low down and much better to drive while she warms up ready for some VTEC action! So based on that I believe a new sensor should cure my problem. Hope this helps a few of you who are also suffering the same!

Such a handsome devil.

Oh god don't become as bad as @UnicyclingTom ! Get that mani on!! Tints will look sweet Low wise, coils are meisters. Unless you want it as low as mine lol

Yeah looking sweet mate!! Lows are defo needed though!!

I've done about 100 miles on the new brakes and I am happy to report they feel much better than a few days ago! Still going to bleed them again just to be on the safe side though! Also I've bought a pair of handbrake cables as one side doesn't work at all and the other isn't very strong and with the MOT looming in July I want it to be right, plus I don't like leaving the car in gear! I had noticed these last few days that the car has been jerky, hesitant when cold under part throttle, not quite a misfire but like a lack of fuel. So had a look online and found out that it could be the lambda/O2 sensor and that to find out you simply unplug it and drive the car from cold. So I have just done exactly that and it feels so much better, smooth and no kangaroo impersonations! So I guess I need a new sensor! If you do try this you will get the engine light come up but should disappear once plugged back in.

Not sure if it's the same on the turbo Diesel engines but on the other petrol/gas powered engines I've found the oil sump bolts work themselves lose over time so need tightening up every now and then! Also rocker cover gaskets are common to leak as well, you probably already know about those but just making sure!

My list: MG ZS Spoiler - DONE VTI front lip - DONE VTI-S rear (skirts unlikely, but for the right price...) New Forced CAI - HALF DONE (To scared to put a hole in my bumper) De-tango and paint headlight chrome - DONE Dechrome all round (method to be decided) - NEARLY (Just rear strip left...) Finish off the custom exhaust system - DONE Locate stupid power steering leak and fix - DIDNT EXIST Need new shocks so might go all out and lower at the same time (wallet dependant) - DONE Not doing too bad for 1/2 way through the year.

Mines Lower Whales p***s Reweld tom old mani so lines up with oem cat Cat back Fit de-cat Poss respray wheels

Plans for the VTi-S: Updated! Jobs done so far: Replace heater resister pack. Fit an actual VTi-S Gearknob. New thermostat. Fix drivers seat recliner. Replaced clock bulb. Fit new headunit. Replaced missing rubber tray from center console. Replaced dimmer switch. (Thanks Jake!) Replaced hazard warning switch (that I broke). Replaced drivers door window regulator. (2x) Replaced rear view mirror. Replaced parcel shelf. Repaired center heater vent. Replaced headlining. Replaced tailgate seal. Replaced backbox. Replaced distributor. (Thanks Phil for lending me your spare!) Replaced damaged fog light. Repaired Headlight washers. Replaced RTA bushes Fit smaller brackets to the yellow fog lights so they sit flush. Replace damaged O/S wing mirror. (Thanks Phil!) Replace N/S wing mirror. (Better condition casing and working heated element) Repaired rear right seat-back latch with silicone lube. Dash switch bulbs x2 replaced. Fit new bolts that hold the bumper to the wing. (Originals replaced with random nut and bolt on both sides...) Replace N/S tail light cluster without removing more reflector than needed. (Thanks Jake!) Refurbished all brake calipers. Jobs still to do: Replace front drop links. Replace rubbers and dry interior. Replace tailgate struts. Replace rear door small windows. Replace tyres on both sets of wheels. Learn to clean the car properly. Replace AC pump. Replace handbrake cables. Trace hesitation problem when cold under partial throttle, lambda sensor? Mods wanted/to do/ideas: (Without giving too much away) Exhaust. Colour change on both sets of wheels. Fit uprated speakers. Maybe tint tail light clusters? Boost! Mods fitted: DAB Headunit. MGZS 180 ARB. Leather gaiter (Type R style). Honda Civic/Integra Type R gearknob (OEM). DC2 Momo SRS steering wheel. JDM Indicator/wiper stalks. Crystal clear, smoked side repeaters. (Thanks Sir Nick Esq.) 16" Rota Spec R. Yellow fog lights. ITR Airbox. JDM stop/tail lights. Meister R Coilovers. Civic ES Full leather seats and black fabric doorcards. De-chrome front grill and rear chrome strip. (Thanks Jake! (Snakey)) USDM front indicators. (Thanks Alex!) Custom projector headlights. (Thanks James!) Mtec brake discs. Brembo pads. Goodridge braided hoses (Part no. for reference: SHD0320-4C).

Oh and for furture ref, dont leave your wheels under the ramp

it will mate!! mine too me 2 years

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