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Ok, the time has come to reveal my MB6 (aka Ruby) replacement.............. Ladieeez and gents..........I give you.........Sexy Lexy! She's a 2011 Honda Civic Type S GT 1.8 iVTEC. being the GT spec, she has climate control, full panoramic sunroof with electric blinds, 1.8 engine with 6 speed box (when I remember it actually has 6 cogs!) and has similar 0-60 times as ruby, though obv less top end (still enough to get a hefty ban mind! ) She also has the half suede sports seats, which are mega supportive and hella comfy , nice stereo with USB (and full iPod control) line in etc, ABS, Traction control (switchable), auto lights, auto wipers etc etc etc.. Being the GT spec she also has Cruise control and a few other bits n bobs. As you know , I love oem stuff, and this car has an interesting history (even for one so young!) She has one owner from new, which was......HONDA UK, SWINDON! She was a demo, and was owned by Honda factory. I was looking for a deck vti, but only found one with the condition/mileage I was looking for, and it was sold when I phoned! So, looking for other options (car had to have a lower boot opening similar to the deck, as Bailey, our black lab is getting old now and struggles to jump up and into the boot of Ruby now) I was a bit stumped! Thought about an S2000, but he'd have to sit on the seat. Not good for him in an emergency stop, even with a dog harness fitted, and not good for the seats, even with a cover on (hate any kind of seat covers!) . Plus the main downside is his breath! It honks! So didn't fancy being so close to him while driving lol We then looked at maybe an EP2. Couldnt justify an EP3, for the high insurance/running costs for the very marginal gain over the MB6, so though EP2 might be a good option. Bugger all performance, but good mpg and insurance/tax etc. Went to see one tucked away at the honda dealership, but it was a dog! Had been boy racered to the limits, with limo tins back windows, big black vinyl stripe down the sides, and just looked plain rough! No price on it and didnt even ask! The went looking round the forecourt, seeing as we were there. Loved the look of the FN Civics, as did Dawn, but only liked them in the red or white. Sooo, spotted this, with no real intention of driving it, had a test drive (which changed my mind about buying it!) and done the deal! The boot load sill is nice and low, so Bailey will have no probs getting in, which was the main thing. And with it being in the red (I know, it will fade if not kept on top of, which means mine wont fade! lol ) I know Dawn would have loved it. It's been bough with some of the money Dawn left me, so her Christmas/birthday pressy to me (for the next 20 years or so!) I know it's not everyones cup of tea, but looking at the specs, for me it made sense...... Engine: 1.8 iVtec (so same size as I Ruby) Power: 140bhp (down from what Ruby has) 0-60mph: approx 8.9 seconds (similar to Ruby 8.3 seconds ) Top speed: 127mph (still get a big ban!!) (down slightly on Ruby 138mph) MPG: worst= 32.1mpg (Ruby 25mpg) best= 51.4mpg (Ruby 38.2mpg, which I've never had yet!!!) Road tax: £170 for year (Ruby £220 for year) insurance: £330 for year (Ruby £389 for year) Safety: NCAP 5 Star. (Ruby.....erm two airbags and side impact beams) No rust to worry about for a long time, and no mot till next year. For me, money wise, it was a no brainer. I still love Ruby though, so gonna be really hard to let her go. Been all over the UK in her to meets/events with Dawn, and had so much fun in her. Just hope the new owner takes good care of her once she sells. Will be starting a new project thread soon, with better pics etc. Plans? Who knows. Got a few ideas in mind, but will be taking my time with it. That said, I did the first mod before she left the showroom! Had to have a boot spoiler, so got them to order one in special for her. My friendly parts guy did a good discount on it too! So she was modded ready for me picking her up lol
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pmsl hahahah! caught bonnie! Here, he looks like a tall guy in that car! Maybe he should stay with it! haha!
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Yeah,because shes so low you might find it goes through wheel bearings quicker due to the extra load placed on them. It could also be the thin metal clips that hold the brake pads in place, as I had that before and just took the pads/caliper apart then rebuilt them and all was fine. Is the metal to metal noise quite high pitched sound, or a dull low sound? If its high pitched, check the caliper as mentioned, and also the state of the pads while you're there. You can often get this if the pads are really worn, as the piston tends to lose contact with them when you're not braking , so there can be a little play left at the pads and they knock about. So might be worth putting new pads in while you're there
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MB2 TRINITY D. K26. 23/11/14 BRAND NEW MINI MOD ????????
Dave replied to DAVEMB2's topic in Honda Civic MA/MB/MC
Hahaha! I struggled to keep this quiet after we spoke on the fone last night mate, was totally amazed when you told me! Totally epic MB2 man!! The mods/custom stuff you had to do to get it all working is immense mate, and the finished product is wicked with stunning attention to detail! Love it mate! -
Ok guys, we're at the edch now, and have just presented them with the cheque. They have done photos, and will be sending out a letter which i will scan and send to all who donated. Yhey were thrilled wothe the donatipn, amd i know this would be exactly what Dawn wanted. Again, very greatfull to you all, and very humbled too.
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MB2 TRINITY D. K26. 23/11/14 BRAND NEW MINI MOD ????????
Dave replied to DAVEMB2's topic in Honda Civic MA/MB/MC
Wow!!! I'm gobsmacked!! She looks mighty pretty underneath! loving the attention to detail mate, wouldnt expect anything less from you. The powder coated suspension parts is awsome, along with the colour coding of the brake lines etc. Bloody epic!!! Looking forward to the next installment! -
Just an update on this. I've been struggling to find time to go in with the cheque, so it's still here in the house. I'm gonna try and make it down there tomorrow, and want to see if they'll maybe let us do a wee photo handing it over (with a wee thing saying from civic5 and Dawn) so will keep you all posted as to how it goes. Further update!: Just spoke to the staff at the Edinburgh dog and cat home, and they're really happy that you all raised so much for them. Had a good chat with them, and they remember Dawn always going in when there was an open day, or to hand in leads/toys/beds etc for the dogs. They said we can get the photo no probs, and Dawn will get her name on a plaque above one of the kennels too, with a wee message on it. These usually stay up for a year, but if I donate every year (think it was £75 she said) then the plaque will remain in place for Dawn, so I'll cover that each year. Dawn would be so proud of you all for raising the donation for her, and would be thrilled to be helping one of her favourite places. So I'd like to thank you all again from Dawn and I for this, really does mean a lot to us both. I'm going in tomorrow to get things rolling
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Been looking forward to this Dave! Trinity D deserves a project thread all of her own! More pics req,,,,,,,,,c'mon get yer finger out lad!
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Stunning job on the bumper mate, fair play to ya! First one I've seen smoothed like that, looks good!
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lol don't worry James, she'll be spotless when she goes into the garage. need it clean for the underseal all going on.
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Thanks for all the comments guys. Yeah, I know it's what Dawn would want, so it's going to be one pampered aerodeck that's for sure. As for Japfest (or other shows) that's deffo on the cards. Both Dawns deck and Ruby will be putting in an appearance at the shows at some point. Either Jim or Paul will be driving Ruby to the shows/meets, and I'll drive the deck. It's the only time she'll be out though, appart from the odd wee drive at the weekend to keep everything free'd up on her. Won't be going out in the rain or snow ever again though, and will be glad when I get the garage built for her to go in. Once the garage is up, she'll be going on stands to get the whole underneath painted with fresh underseal, and a lot of attention to the paintwork (clayed, cleaned,polished and waxed) so it looks tops until her respray. (might need to take James up on his offer lol) Just know Dawn will be up there smiling at the plans for her car.
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Hi guys. I received the cheque from Dave and Sarah, and will be arranging for the hand over to the staff at Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home asap. I'll try and get some kind of Civic5 thing made up and see if we can get/are allowed to get a photo of the staff accepting the donation. Dawn would be so happy that you all contributed to this fantastic amount, I don't think she ever realized just how special and well thought of she was. Many many thanks to all who donated, and to Dave and Sarah for setting it up. It really has meant a lot to me (and I know it would to Dawn too) that we have such caring, genuine friends in civic5. It really is so much more than "just another forum", it really feels like a family in here. Thank you all so much x
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Car of the Month Febuary 2013 Winner Is crazzzydawn!
Dave replied to knight's topic in Car of the Month 2013 winners
Thank you all for doing this and putting Dawns deck in as this months winner. I know she would have been so chuffed with this, as she loves the deck to bits. The webpage updates are gonna be a while guys as i just don't have the time at the moment, and I'm not if the right frame of mind to do any of the server based stuff. I'll get back into it in time though, so please do bear with me. Just so much legal stuff and other personal stuff to sort out with Dawn passing away....................never knew how complicated things like this can be. Thanks again for this COTM tribute, really means a lot to both myself and to Dawn (R.I.P) -
She's coming on good mate, Ruby's ex interior looks sweet in there. Good to see it finally up in the forum, and looking forward to the mods.
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Thanks guys, really appreciate that and know Dawn would aswell. To update her deck project, the decission has been made on what happens to her deck now she's gone. Dawn loved her deck from day one, and even now still loves it as much. She also said numerous times that no matter what, she would never ever sell it. Even if she got herself a new car, the deck would stay with her. So I've decided that to honour Dawn, I'm getting a garage built at the house as soon as I'm back to being of normal mind (I'm in no state just now to deal with anything in life at all). Dawns deck is going into the garage, and will be kept for ever. I'm going to try my best and carry out the final mods she wanted to do to it, like the steeringwheel getting retrimmed at transcal to match the interior, and the full respray. She'd also struck a deal just before christmas on a new set of wheels for it from a close friend and civic5 member, so I'll be getting that sorted out asap too. The plan is to make her deck totally mint, as good as new. I know she didnt want to change engines or anything like that, but she wanted the current engine cleaned and then blinged. So there may well be a whole load of parts getting polished/chromed in the engine bay too. It will be a a moving tribute and legacy of Dawn. I know I had to carry out her wishes of the car staying here with me, as I honestly couldnt face seeing it go away. It would also kill me to pas it on the road with someone other than Dawn driving it. Dawn may be gone from this life, although she is still here in spirit and soul, and her deck will live on as a constant memory of her too. it will only be driven to the occasional civic5 meet or to a civic5 stand at a show, but other than that it's going to be a garage queen. R.I.P. Dawn. You and your aerodeck will live on forever, I promise.
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lol Robs on the look out for one I think.
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Thankd rob, your decks looking tops too mate
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Car of the Month December 2012,, Winner Is Vtec-Maniac-
Dave replied to knight's topic in Car of the Month 2012 winners
you sold her? wow, she was a stunner mate! what you got now? and yup, she won fair and square mate so will be a permenant feature on our website for all to see i've got the photo uploaded to our cotm winners page/gallery now, still trying to get on top of things! mega busy just now! -
only just saw this mate! Congrats to both you and the Mrs! Nice one
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Car of the Month December 2012,, Winner Is Vtec-Maniac-
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Car of the Month November 2012 Winner Is fyfie5
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Car of the Month November 2012 Winner Is fyfie5
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Did mine, and the results show my cars mot history starts in 2006 with 31,452 Miles on the clock? Wonder why it aint showing from 1998 to 2006? I bought her with I think 32 or 33 thousand on the clock. I need to look through her history to see if all the old mot's are there. Good that you can see what it's all failed on before eh!
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I could be interested in this too, if it can be done without the removal of the dash? Would also like to use a sperate switch too (same as the rear one) . Would need a courier price to scotland though. PS: made this a sticky so it gets more attention
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Nice one Greg, cant whack a nice VTiS Good work so far, looking much better already