dr_broon

So been having a weird graunchy feeling when driving for a little while, that the garage hadn't been able to find any issues. It's been like a notchy feeling through the steering, sometimes a bit vague, sometimes a bit of a groan when turning and accelerating. It got worse when we travelled down to Donnington for JDM Jam, and then when it's driven it for a slightly longer drive. I'd convinced myself it was lsd / gearbox related, so as a starter for 10 decided to go for a fluid change. Bought the 3ls if fluid, and took it to the guy who works on my car. When he called me, he said that there was only about 1/4 of a litre of fluid came out 😬😮😳. No wonder it seemed nasty when things had warmed up a bit. It feels so much better now, but hopefully no lasting issues as a result. Going to go for another change in a couple of months to flush any nasties out.

Some guy came over when I was cleaning it, and asked if he could take some photos and put them on socials. He was saying "you hardly see these anymore... I've just came in pretty much and I've already seen like 5 supras" 😂

Anything needed Dave, or just not got to it?

Quick pic of the mini honda meet at ours now. Karen's civic, Steppy McStepwagon, and Tubs2 (aka Shelly) Still waiting for the bumper for the wagon.. Got one sent eventually, but they sent the wrong one, so waiting for it to be collected and swapped. Other than that it's mot ready.

That's a result. Like you say, abs sensors are a mare on the M. Glad you're still liking the type s mate.

Had loads of folk talking about it - gets a lot more interest nowadays.

Diagram and parts numbers all here dude https://www.parts-honda.uk/honda-cars/CIVIC-AERODECK/1999/VTI/STEERING-BRAKE-SUSPENSION/FRONT-SHOCK-ABSORBER/17S1E01/B__2800/4/8427 Rubber mounts are probably worth doing Don't forget mgzs / rover compatibility for suspension if you don't have any joy using honda part numbers

Sounds like a frustrating few hours in the heat there. Hate stuff like that.

Liking the look you've got with it chief

Can't wait to get it in the road and go adventuring 🏕️

Some of the rear seat configurations The middle row also flip round to face backwards.. Pretty clever setup 😎

Started getting the bumper fix under way.. It's made out of fiber glass, but the biggest issue is going to be the return underneath that's not really there any more... Should be like this.. So I taped it together in place with masking tape, the duct tape on the back, so that it was all in the right place, then drew around the bottom to make a template of the splitter Waiting for some glue to go off on the wooden template, and haven't had much time after work, so that's probably it for tonight

Cheers @dan1I quite like the look of the black steelies, but the alloy on the front is from a set of 16s that were on the wife's first accord she had, and I think that looks canny as well. Not sure yet.

You can't really tell from the pics how grotty the interior is/was, but it's starting to come up nice. Used some leather cleaner on the seats yesterday and the filth that came off them was amazing. Still need another go and conditioning, but well impressed with how well they've come up. Not sure what to do about the bumper yet, as it's pretty bad with a big section missing... Tempted to go dial it back a bit with the bumper, but it does look cool on the import photos

Some photos from when we got it on Friday..