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hi all, time to make a start on my project thread. Been lurking a couple of months gathering parts and doing some research, and getting bored with the stock 100,000 mile tired old mb6 so it's time to pull my finger out and start modding. Parts so far: Ebay coilovers powerflex bushings various hard parts (tie rods etc.) plastic whales p***s new ht leads and dizzy cap/rotor bosch battery 4-1 ebay manifold drilled & grooved discs with mintex pads buddy club p1 16x7j wheels with toyo t1r's kenwood head unit, kenwood 10'' sub and jbl amp misc fluids etc. I have a set of new old stock itr pistons (pr3) and a 98 type r cylinder head (p72) with valves and springs but no cams. I plan on doing a full rebuild and hi comp N/A build in the future but for now i just want to get the car lightly modded and sitting right, work out the issues. Been hit with health problems recently so i'm not going to be overseas working for a coupla months which sucks so moneys gonna be tight but i will have plenty of time. Lucky for me i have a decent sized workshop with full sized pit with overhead beam and hoist, just need to get off my a*s and get it cleared out properly, nearly there. You'll be seeing plenty of pics over the next few weeks anyway so looking forward to you guys feedback along the way. Lets do this. mb6 with it's little brother S205OBY wheel choice voltmeter sounds will upload more pics soon

This model of Civic has the Double Over Head Cam VTEC engine Fitted. Power output is 169bhp, making it a quick, powerful and practical sporty hatchback. The VTEC system not only makes the car fast and fun to drive, but also makes it reasonably economical when driving normally. Interior wise, the VTi has half leather (full leather optional extra) sports seats (with drivers seat height adjustment), black ash effect dash inserts (carbon effect on later models), air conditioning, rev counter, radio/cassette (CD player and CD Changer both available as options), electric windows all round, tinted glass with built in top tint sunstrip to windscreen, Electric tilt and slide glass sunroof, electrically operated and heated door mirrors, front and rear head rests, rear centre armrest, front arm rest/storage compartment and remote central locking with factory fitted immobilizer. Exterior wise, the VTi also benefited having headlamp washers, front lip/spoiler, colour coded mirrors and door handles, tailgate spoiler, 5 spoke 15 inch Speedline alloys (with an option alloy package of Speedline Chronos or Speedline Fan depending on model year), VTi badging and DOHC VTEC decals on the rear doors. Mechanically, on top of having the DOHC VTEC engine, the VTi also had uprated brakes, with 282mm vented front discs as standard. It also came with ABS, and a 5 speed gearbox with limited slip differential, adding to the driving experience. Safety wise, driver and passenger SRS airbags and side impact beams, plus seat belt pre-tentioners were all standard. The VTiS models had the same spec as the VTi, but came with the VTiS Speedline Chrono or Fan alloys as standard, and also had a deeper front lip/spoiler with vents, sports side skirts, rear lip, unique alloy VTiS gear knob (or silver and black VTiS gearknob depending on the model year), floor mats with VTiS embroidered onto them, and finally a VTiS badge fitted to the tailgate. VTiS models came in Pirates black pearlescent paint only. Additionally, the VTi and VTiS models were also available in Aerodeck models, the specs being the same as the 5 door hatch models. Aerodeck VTi/VTiS model codes are MC2. Here are the full specs for the Honda Civic VTi & VTiS 5 door hatchback and Aerodeck models. EngineType B18C4 Layout 4 cyl in line, 1797cc Max power 169bhp at 7600rpm Max torque 122lb ft at 6300rpm Specific output 93bhp per litre Power to weight 134bhp per tonne Torque to weight 98lb ft per tonne Installation Front, transverse, front-wheel drive Construction Aluminium alloy head and block Bore/Stroke 81.0/87.2mm Valve gear 4 valves per cyl, dohc High cam valve lift In: 239 dur/ 10.8mm lift - Ex: 235 dur/ 9.4mm lift Valve clearances In: 0.006"-0.007" Ex: 0.007"-0.008" (cold) Compression ratio 10.0:1 Cylinder Compression Nominal 220psi, minimum 140psi, max variation 43psi Ignition and fuel PGM-Fi Firing Order 1-3-4-2 ECU P9K-E11 OBD2 (with OBD1 style plugs) GearboxType S9B (Hydraulic) with Helical LSD 1st 3.230 2nd 1.900 3rd 1.360 4th 1.034 5th 0.848 Reverse 3.000 Final Drive 4.266 Exhaust SystemManifold Tubular steel 4-2, 2-1 downpipe with 1.7" ID collector Cat convertor 2" dia / 17.5" long Cat-back 2" dia piping with centre resonator & rear silencer This post has been promoted to an article

When I first signed up here I mentioned I'd have an MB6 in a few months. It has now been a few months. It's a completely standard (for now!) Sicilian Red VTi with 90k on the clock. We've had it in the family for 8 years and I actually had the pleasure of learning to drive in it. Probably why I passed first time. I'm picking the car up from my parents' place on Saturday (which is when their insurance ends and mine starts) so for now here's a few pictures I took a while ago. Current mod list: - Audio -- Pioneer DEH-X5600BT headunit -- Vibe CBR10 EVO Active V2 box with Alpine SWR-10D2 subwoofer - Interior -- CREE LED interior and boot lights -- Domokun front seatbelt pads -- OEM cup holders -- Moman plasma dials -- eBay "Mugen" weighted gear knob -- Personal Neo Grinta 330mm steering wheel w/ eBay boss - Exterior -- Large OEM fog lights -- eBay 100W yellow fog light bulbs -- Horizon LEDs 35w 6000K HID kit -- LED sidelights and number plate lights -- Black surround headlights -- Clear side repeaters -- Mesh grill -- Totally JDM decals -- Dechrome -- "Honda" number plate surrounds -- Pressed number plates -- Team Heko wind deflectors -- VTiS front splitter -- VTiS side skirts -- VTiS rear lip -- JDM rear lights -- Pikachu tow hook charm -- Silvertec front indicator bulbs -- Jazz washer jets -- Debadge - Engine -- Resonator delete -- Powerflow 2" cat-back exhaust with Turborevs 3.5" back box -- Air con delete -- Tenzo-R cold air intake -- Magnecor KV85 ignition leads -- Skunk2 VTEC solenoid cover -- H-Tune P28 -- Dark Ice Designs bonnet gas struts - Chassis -- Japan Racing JR3 16x7JJ ET40 wheels -- 215/45R16 Falken Ziex ZE914 Ecorun tyres -- MeisterR Zeta S coilovers -- MG ZS 180 20mm rear anti-roll bar with SuperFlex poly bushes -- MTEC Grooved Black Edition brake discs -- Mintex brake pads -- Goodrich braided brake lines

Hi all My Micra has had it's day so I picked up this Civic MB6. I know it's not your typical EK Civic but it's still got the B18C4. It's certainly quicker than the Micra. It wont set any speed records but it does shift pretty well. The Car It has 89,000 miles, a bunch of paperwork and MOT till end of August. The car has had some track use before, the guy was on RetroRides It's pretty much standard, it has a set of 35mm lowering springs and a stainless steel (silent) rear can. Plans - I'm having the window tints done pay day, I don't like being in a goldfish bowl. - I've bought some G3 rubbing compound to remove the cloudiness on the headlights. - Some BC coilovers, expensive but worth it. - New brake pads. Preferably GreenStuff. It has OMP pads at the moment and they don't feel the best. Stay tuned!

Bought the car June 2010 near standard apart from the galant alloys and lowered suspension. (both been changed since then) I've done quite alot to the car in that time! and took photo's throughout the process which is still ongoing!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is what my VTi looks like at this present moment in time! (JULY 2012) It come along way since i bought her as the photo's below show!!! Click photo to zoom & zoom again for super size! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The List Of Mods So Far Exterior,,, Full VTiS Kit (Front, Rear Lips & Skirts) UpDate Pirates Black MGZS Skirts Custom Mesh Grill (Carbon Wrapped) Carbon Wrapped Bonnet Carbon Centre Section On VTiS Lip Oem VTiS Badge Red Boot H Badge Custom Made Black/Carbon Projector Headlights (8000k Bulbs) Custom Carbon Front Mudflaps SMD LED Strip Sidelights JDM Rear Brake Light Conversion Clear Side Repeaters Tinted Windows (Rears Medium Smoke & Tailgate Medium Smoke) Rear De-Wipered Aero Wiper Blades Shortened Ariel Carbon Wraped Fog Surrounds Ltd Edition Civic5 Sunstrip Sticker Suspention & Handling,,, 40mm lowering springs & New Shocks Brand New MGZS ARB Black OEM Rear Lower TieBar BEAKS Purple Rear Lower TieBar Front Upper Strut Braces (Twin Setup) DC2 Room Brace Rear Upper Brace Tegiwa B-Pillar Harness Brace Brakes,,, M-tec Drilled & Grooved Disks (Front & Rear) EBC Pads All Round Calipers Painted Red Wheels,,, 17 Inch Kosei Concepto M03E Alloy Wheels With 215/40/17 Tyres Engine,,, S/S 4-1 Manifold Super Sprint Decat S/S System S/S Backbox 2.5" Round Tailpipe Password Vtec Soleniod Cover Tegiwa Carbon Fiber Whale Intake ToyoSports Red Square Oil Catch Tank Apexi AFC NEO Custom HKS Candy Purple Rocker Cover Carbon Wrapped Plug Cover Red Silicone Hoses Red Hose/Cable Dressing Magnecor KV85 Red Ignition Leads Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs Red Polybush Exhaust Mounts Tegiwa Black Reservoir Covers Red Reservoir Covers Interior,,, Accord Type R Recaro's MB/MC Recaro Runners Tegiwa B-Pillar Harness Bar/Brace Apexi AFC NEO (On Apexi Stand) Oem VTiS Gear Knob (Alloy) Oem Integra Type R Mats Full MGZS Carbon Trim (Inc Ash Tray Conversion) Black A Pillars Trims SMD White/Blue LED Interior Light Blue LED Light Clusters MGZS Cup Holder Ice,,, Headunit,,, Pioneer deh-7400mp (Dolphins one) Front Speakers,,, JBL components Rear Speakers,,, Vibe Black Air Kevlar 6x9 3 Way Speakers Amp(s),,, Alpine DC Straight (6X9) JBL (Sub) Sub,,, Kenwood 10" 650Watt & Box Ice Wiring,,, Vibe Audio Slick 4 AWG Gauge 2000W Amp Wiring System Kit & Hi-Def 16AWG Speaker Cable. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for looking!!! Any Coments Welcome!!! Photo's below show what the car looked when i bought it! http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h397/paulgknight/IMG_0038640x480.jpg http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h397/paulgknight/IMG_0037640x480.jpg http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h397/paulgknight/IMG_0044640x480.jpg http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h397/paulgknight/IMG_0042640x480.jpg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Start My first modifications where to replace the back bumper because the other one was scratched & had a big gouge taken out of it!, so that was done in the first 2 weeks. Then came my new black mesh grill with surround painted in pirates black! Clear side repeaters] were then fitted & got hold of some new honda centre caps, Got some custom made number plates and painted all my calipers in red. All these little mods have made the VTi look so much better!! This had made me relise that it has the potential of looking great after a bit of TLC!!! All photo's taken after a polish and detailing,,,,, ;) Got vid awell!!! aRgqoQTpF7Y http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h397/paulgknight/IMG_0099640x480.jpg http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h397/paulgknight/IMG_0101640x480.jpg http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h397/paulgknight/IMG_0100640x480.jpg

CAR SPECIFICATIONS: - Model : VTi – Engine size : 1797 DOHC 16V - Year : 1997 – Colour : Pirates Black ENGINE MODIFICATIONS: - Funky power Long Arm Induction Kit - Apexi V-AFC VTEC Controller - Magnecor / KV85 Leads (Red) - Decat Pipe - Custom 3.5" backbox - Red Rocker cover - Black / Red skull and crossbones reservoir socks - Tegiwa Brake Stopper - Carbon Fuse Box Cover EXTERNAL: - ATR Style Lights - 6000k HID bulbs - Clear Side repeaters - Cree LED SMD Sidelight bulbs - JDM'd Rear lights - Cree LED Reverse bulbs - Silvertech bulbs Indicator Bulbs all around - Debadged Front Grill with slats - Debadged Rear apart from H Badge - MA Number plate surround - Honda Jazz Mist Washer Jets - Bosch Aero Wiper blades, including the rear - Honda S2000 Aerial - MGZS Skirts - VTI-S Rear Lip - Honda Boot Painted PB INTERNAL: - Carboned All of the Black Wood - ITR style Black with Red Numbered gear knob - Suede Black with Red Stitched gaitor - Real Carbon Fibre Speedo Bezel - MGZS Ash tray - Rover 45 Cup holder - Honda Accord Interior map reading light - with LED bulbs - SMD LED Interior bulb and Boot Bulb CHASSIS: - Speedline Chrono's in a Volvo gunmetal grey - OEM Honda Discs and Brembo Pads - 195/50/15 Toyo Proxies T1-R Tyres - MGZS 180 Shocks and Springs and ARB - Powder coated Strut Brace (Red) ICE: - JVC KD AVX2 DVD Head Unit - Unknow Front Speakers - Pioneer TS-E1002i Rear Speakers - Sigma Alarm FUTURE MODS: Fit JDM Light Harness 30mm Springs? Here are some pics in chronological order. Piston Head adds Removed the DOCH Decals from the side (as the owner put them back on to sale) Hense the quality pic Badgeless Grill Some reflection shots from the first time I clayed and polished the car Cheap Ebay Manifold (that didnt last long!) Some shots of the engine bay after i removed the manifold (taken using a mates DSLR) Some random reflection shots after using my machine polisher Random Shots New HT leads and Reservoir covers Sprayed and fitted MA number plate surround New Wheels Trial fit of new Skirts (just resting in place) Next month i hope to have the new tyres fitted, then refurb. Also whilst the wheels are there get the skirts done. Then all fitted

Well, here's the build up of my first MB6. Only had her 5 days and already i'm in love with her!!! lol Oh, and she's been officially named Ruby! Goes with her Ruby red paint (ok, I know it's sicillian red!! ) I'm no stranger to M's have had my MA8 civic (blue Betty!) for around 5 years! Right, heres the info on her when I got her. 1998 S-reg sicillian read pearl 39,000 miles Full service history, 2 owners from new (Honda being the first, up to 6,000 miles, then the owner I bought her from at 38,500 miles) standard appart from A/M remote alarm imobiliser with ultrasonics (NOW REPLACED WITH NEW UPGRADED CAT 1 SYSTEM), detachable towbar (proper one from Honda , which will be coming off!) My Plan is to make her a VTiS replica, but in met red, instead of pirates black. So here she is This was on the way home at some motorway services (I spy Dawns aerodeck in the background! ) First mod was to ditch the orange side indicators for nice clear ones Next, it was onto the interior. She's spotless inside, but still gona give her a good clean, so heres how she looks now....I'll post up another once she's been fully valeted The one part of the interior that I wanted to change asap was the stereo! Was a pioneer good bit of kit in it's day, but i like me Cd's and MP3's so out it came and in its place, my Pioneer mp3 head unit (keeping it kinda oem, as it's still a pioneer ) And thats all the mods so far...........but there will be more to come. She's getting a full VTI-S body kit, VTI-S alloys (early style ones) poss tints, and a few other bits and bobs. Heres some pics of how she looks now after a wash! MODS SO FAR: Smoked side indicators Pioneer MP3 head unit (iPod compatible) (UPDATE: Now Alpine CDE9850Ri CD/MP3 with full iPod control)(Update again, now got a new Pioneer DAB/CD/USB head unit!) Powerflow Stainless steel exhaust (cat back) VTiS lip kit (side skirts still to be fitted) VTiS floor mats VTiS gearknob VTiS Speedline chrono alloys fully refurbed and powder coated in white ) TypeR Gear gator with red stitching Full leather (from ES model) fitted, along with the black door cards Honda horn (peep peep) removed, replaced air horns Lowered on Full MeisterR Zeta S coilover suspension