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  1. dr_broon
    Hi, I don't know whether anything has changed since this thread... I think that basically you're looking for one from an mb6, or from an MG ZS for one that will just bolt on without needing to be modified.
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    Yeah, buys me a bit of time to find some different shocks I suppose. I like the fact the eibachs are progressive, and that's always put me off coilies. Never know, I'm getting old... Might like the more comfy ride
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    Always had them with the konis in the deck previously, so never tried them without. Fingers crossed
  4. dr_broon
    Eibach springs and just some standard sachs shocks. The konis were well corroded and ready for the skip. Discontinued and not to be found anywhere. Will have to see how it rides. Eibach say that the springs are designed for standard shocks, so hopefully they will be okay. Can't help feel I'll miss the adjustability and firmness though.
  5. dr_broon
    Looks like a much better way to support the turbo.
  6. dr_broon
    Yes! The seats look just the job. Bet they will look spot on in your mb. Good work on the mani as well, hopefully the mods stopping it happening again.
  7. dr_broon
    You're getting like you were with wheel colour changes I like the yellow it is now, but I do quite like that blue colour.
  8. dr_broon
    Nearly there
  9. dr_broon
    @Dave has the auto on his deck I think?
  10. dr_broon
    Nice one It's like "ask Jake" today... Cheers
  11. dr_broon
    Every week that goes by makes my wallet cringe Will be worth it though. Just need to persuade the insurance valuation folk...
  12. dr_broon
    I sure won't be, thanks bud - plenty of cash splashing going on to not need any more added to the list
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    Wonder if it's an issue where over time the torque needed to engage the LSD increases? Actually, just seen this on Torsen's website.. "When input torque is applied to a helical gear, it creates a series of thrust forces that push that gearing into the differential casing. When these forces push against the wall of the casing, that contact creates friction. As the torque load increases, so do the forces, and so friction increases in proportion to the amount of torque applied." If it relies on generating friction, then friction must = wear at some point I guess.
  14. dr_broon
    Cheers buddy.. That makes me feel a lot better. I never had a reason to doubt the performance of the LSD before, and sure as hell have made use of it plenty of times.
  15. dr_broon
    Thinking back to a few years ago in the old car park at work, it did used to make a bit of a groaning noise going round the up ramps at full(ish) lock...
  16. dr_broon
    It must be a thing, because it's in the service manual.... I was going to go and check at the garage yesterday, but it wasn't open when I got there. There's no honda ones available any more (surprise surprise) so it'll have to be mfactory or quaiffe. More dollar.
  17. dr_broon
    Yeah, was properly clutching at straws Since posting I've seen how they work with different gears meshing in at different torque levels, so you're right. I don't see how it could have failed without something serious going pop? Yeah it's the standard lsd. Unless someone's whipped it out at some point lol
  18. dr_broon
    Like that
  19. dr_broon
    It is confusing. The 5 door hatches are (generally) mb, and aerodecks are Mc. More details here though https://civic5.com/forum/main-pages/civic-5-door-and-aerodeck-chassis-codes/ Oh, and...
  20. dr_broon
    Hi Nat. Meister r coilovers have been used plenty of times by folk on here. I think that k&w, and h&r both do coilovers for Decks as well.
  21. dr_broon
    So the garage phoned today asking about gearbox oil. They thought I'd said that I needed lsd oil (I didn't), and said that they'd phoned honda to check, and honda said that only the integra had an lsd I said that it definitely has lsd as standard and that I normally use honda MTF. They said that they'd tried turning the wheel, and the other wheel didn't spin. So, the manual says that this means the lsd is dead. I haven't seen much online about honda lsds dying though, so my wondering (straw grasping) is whether the lack of oil in the box would stop the lsd working, and will it work once all topped up and oily?
  22. dr_broon
    The yellow highlights stand out more now. Like it.
  23. dr_broon
    Oh, you tease.... Looking sweet though mate
  24. dr_broon
    Good read there.. Nice mx5, and like what you've done.
  25. dr_broon
    Cool. Finally managed to get a reply from goodridge today. The ones listed for the deck are the same as the ej/ek ones but the mb6 ones are different. When I pointed that out they replied asking for the lengths so they could double check.
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