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Hi guys, so my Mb2 is going to be turning 20 very soon this year So one of the jobs I’m wanting to do is replacing all major bushings etc. I’ve just never done this before and have no idea what bushes are on the car, front suspension and back. Also where can I get all the right parts and how much is it going to cost approximately? Trailing arm bushes badly need doing, also sure I’ve heard the front anti roll bar knocking, rear LCA bushes could do with replacing as well. Any words of wisdom greatly appreciated!

i think its time to start my project thread i brought my civic MA8 1.4is in february its my first car! I chose the 1.4 because of the low insurance group as I'm 21 (but ended up being over 3K!!) I have always loved these civics, I was looking for one for a while in a good colour, but I found this one in a rare colour (Phantom Grey) and i picked it up for a price I couldn't refuse with a bit of tax and mot the car is mechanically sound but the previous owner didn't look after the body work to well but the old civic is in good hands now and will be forever as I'm never geting rid of her, I am going to be doing a fair bit of work on her from the ground up with an engine conversion coming at some point.. I've settled for a (D16w4 it's the same as the Y8 and Y2) but the engine is now fitted, I will turbo it soon This is how the car looked when i brought it

What pressies did your modern classic get for Christmas? Let's see them here! Mindy my MK1 MX5 got nice stainless steel will covers courtesy of my wife Gayle.  Carly Cooper (my gen 2 MINI) got two new rear brake calipers, pads and sensors (cos the brakes went on Christmas Eve!) Will add a pic of those later.  DD my Honda Civic Aerodeck got a promise from me to renew her front caliper and get her mot, plus possibly some paintwork in the spring/summer. 

Q= What Civic M' have I got? A= https://civic5.com/forum/main-pages/civic-5-door-and-aerodeck-chassis-codes/ Q= My cars heater only works on certain speeds, or not at all? A= The heater resistor pack has blown. See here for how to replace it >>> Click here Q= What is the wheel offset of the MB6 and other M's? A= http://www.civic5.com/wheel-info.php Q= Does a decat make any difference and where can I get one? A= Yes, a decat will make slight a difference in power. Available from various places such as Ebay Q= What tyre should I get for my M? A= All depends on the model/wheel size you have, and if it's lowered. 14" wheels 185x60 14 15" wheels 195x55 15 16" wheels 195x50 16 17" wheels 195x40 17 Q= I have an MA8/MA9 civic (pre-facelift models) Are the MB body panels the same? A= No. The MA civic 5 doors have the grill built into the front bumper. So body parts that are different are as follows Front bumper Headlights Bonnet Front wings Rear bumper Rear lights Q= What oil should I use in my civic? A= Honda recommend Castrol 10w40, however any make will be fine. You can also use 5w40 if you want to, but its a bit thinner. Q= How much oil does my engine take? A= Single cam engines take approx 3.2 - 3.4 litres, twin cam engines take 3.7 - 4.0 when you change the oil filter at the same time. Q= How often should I service my 'M'? A= Cars registered before July 1998, need a service every 6 months/6000 miles. Cars registered after July 1998 need a service every 1 year/9000 miles. (service schedules to follow.. ) Q= I am buying an m civic, what should i look out for? A= http://civic5.com/hondacivicbuyersguide.php Q= What are the most common mods done on our m civic's A=Exhaust A= Engine coolant bypass (FREE PPPOOOWWWEEERRRRRRRR!!!!) A=Dash board cluster (speedo/rev Guages) brighten up A=JDM brake light’s mod A=Headlight mod (de-tango) A=Aftermarket front fogs A=Rear anti-roll bar upgrade (MGZS) Q= Can I get replacement front and rear brake disc backing plates? A= Yes from Rimmerbros All parts are MGZS fitment. Rear part numbers. SMD000080  SMD000090 Just checked still showing in stock around 25 each (as of 21/3/2020)

Ok folks, let's see those Civic M's! Enter the civic you think should win!

Ok guys, starting this one just now so lets see your cars entered! Lets make it a big one this month!! Doesn't matter if your car is standard or modified, all are welcome. Just joined the club? What better way for us to see your car than in this very competition! Enter now!

NEED HELP!!!!! I have lowered my mb1 and it sits lower at the back. I use eibach spring and vti (6gen ek) shock absorbers. What shoud i do to make the back a litle bit higher?? what would happen if i replaced the back shock absorbers with the original ones?

I don’t know if I’ve posted in the correct section, but I’m just seing if anyone has an MA8 in phantom grey for sale as I want another one it was my first civic and I’ve got an itch for another but unfortunately my one got written off I was well gutted. i would love to have another one but they are hard to find now..

@MarkHuntsman is this enough to get your attention? Come on then folks.....

Hi eveyone thought it was about time I uploaded some pics of what I'm doing/done to my Ma. I going for a retro racer look so some things might be trial and error. What I've done so far: stripped most of the interior out stripped most the dash and behind the dash. sanded down and strip parts for painting.

Go on then, slip them in...

As above, anybody doing anything exciting this year? Now the year long January is out of the way, how do you think 2018 is stacking up so far and what have you all got planned for the months ahead? I've just booked myself a track day at Spa in October, I'll do a few shows and hopefully treat the cars to some parts too! My plan is to be broke....a lot

Hiya team, I've just inherited a lovely little MA9 1.5 here, and it still has the original speakers and pioneer head unit in it. Other half is keen on good tunes, and so I thought I had better do some upgrading. Looking around on various topics I see that Astra H type adaptor rings can be used to adapt the OEM 6in speakers to take some 6.5 ones. 2 questions: 1) Are these the adapters in question: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Astra-H-Corsa-D-Speaker-Adaptor-Rings-Front-Doors-6-5-165mm-SAK-1400-/370910867648 2) Has any body seen a how to guide to do this? Looking at the pictures of them I would imagine you'd need to flip them over to accommodate the large speaker facing into the cabin? All help much appreciated, Magnus

Handy if you need to replace your abs sensors. Much much cheaper than Honda sell them for! Around £40 odd quid each. Thanks to Dr_Broon for this one! Mick's garage. https://www.micksgarage.com/d/abs-sensors/honda/honda-civic/civic-vi-estate-1998-to-2001/1-8-16v-mc2-169-1797/products

Handy if you need to replace your abs sensors. Much much cheaper than Honda sell them for! Thanks to Dr Broom for this one! Mick's garage. https://www.micksgarage.com/d/abs-sensors/honda/honda-civic/civic-vi-estate-1998-to-2001/1-8-16v-mc2-169-1797/products

Creatures of the night, I bring you this years contenders for the Civic5 Car of the year! We have in the running: @phill1975 @hondasport @UnicyclingTom @Jayhoath83 @10000rpm @Chandler @dmrichards @dogg1210 @Dave @Robmunns @Craig aerodeck @powerofdreams Thought I'd add photos of the COTM winners to help you decide, missing one as the photo has disappeared you get the idea! Good luck!

Ladies, gentlemen and other creatures of the interballs. Show me some worthy M's for our final COTM!

One horse race this month? Prove me wrong.

Let's have this months contenders.

Hi guys ive got boot latch issue with my MA8 if anyone can help? When i go to close the boot it dosent stay closed its like the 2 parts of the latch are to far away from each other. The boot rubber seal is in the right place and pushed down as much as it can the rubber adjusters on either side of the boot and as small as they can be but yet it stil doesnt latch. The only time it will latch on is when I slam it very hard which i dont want to keep doing. Also the boot release by the drivers footwell doesnt release it either only the key releases it once it has been slammed shut. Thanks for any help Ben

Hi does anyone have an idea why this has happened went to my workshop this morning to work on my Honda and found my front struts like this anyone have any idea on how or why this happened and how to fix it? thanks ben

HI guys Ive herd a few people on here have got cages made for their cars and wondered where about they got them from or made and how much did they cost and if anyone has any pictures? Thanks Ben

Let's see the cars!

Let's see what you've got this month people.

Hi guys does anyone know if an ek boss kit would fit a ma8? cheers Ben