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  1. General Talk
    Does anyone know if it's possible to black out the tail lights like you can do to the headlights? I know you can paint the exterior, but I'm curious as to if it's possible to take the tail light apart and black out the inside of it if it has any chrome housing as the headlights do. :dunno:
  2. Electrical & Lighting
    This is a DIY on how to install fog lights on an 04-05 Honda civic, I did this on a Coupe. REMEMBER TO DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL ON THE BATTERY!! Materials used. 10mm socket with torque wrench Drill and 2mm & 10mm bit Phillips Screwdriver Splicing tool Tumb tack Masking tape Sawtooth...
  3. Exterior
    Hello All. Hope this comes in handy for some of you trying to remove that nasty Oxidation that can hinder the look of your rides. This is my Frist DIY so please ask me any questions that you may have when you read this. I'm starting this from the point where the headlights are off the car. I...
  4. Other
    Today I'm gonna show you how to transform your engine bay from this: To this: First, we need to cover anything that can be damaged by water (I.E. air filters and etc. I cover my battery just to be extra careful). Once we've covered those up, we can get our supplies. You will need: A...
  5. Engine & Transmission
    Alright we are going today we are going to crack open the Manual trans. DISCLAIMER : If you do not know how to pull the trans out of your own car then go away this is too big of a job for. This is not a beginner move it is for some one who is mechanically experienced! If you take apart your...
  6. General Talk
    Came across this site on the net, I don't know what language it is, nor how to read it. Also don't know what they are doing, not that it matters, but it looked interesting to throw up here - I'm sure someone knows. http://web.cc.ncu.edu.tw/~s9322073/ferio/EARTH.htm
  7. Exterior
    DIY EM2 OEM Side Skirt Paint and Install on 2dr (2001-2005) Painting: Wet-sand the skirts with 1000 grit wet-sand paper to remove the glossy finish and to rough up the surface a bit. Once the sanding is all done, rinse off the pieces and I used a bucket of water with a bit of dish...
  8. Suspension
    I need diy for RSX rear sway bar install. I'm installing a ITR one and need a refresher, Civic forums seems down.
  9. Interior
    Alright so this is a simple DIY for putting in some front RSX Type-S leathers in your EM2. It's pretty straight forward, take seats out, put new seats in, right? Right. Just few other steps in there. Tools you'll need for this project: 14mm Socket Extension Rachet Drill And one of these...
  10. Engine & Transmission
    so her it goes. i have an injen oil filter its old but it still works great. this diy works for people with injen and K&N oil filters.. cause they are oiled. i use K&N recharge kit step 1. the before... step 2. the cleaner.. 2b. spray on the entire filter step 3. let the cleaner soke...
  11. Suspension
    So I just installed these and figured it wouldn't hurt to document them for future reference. This installation was done on a sedan AKA ES1 Tools you'll need: 14mm deep socket flat head screw driver All steps go according to the pictures I've attached. STEP 1: You'll have to remove the...
  12. Other
    Well.. Anyone with an Exhaust, header, or anything else and that is annoyed with it 'rusting' or starting to look ugly, then this DIY is for you, and will only take roughly an hour or so. EASIER METHOD: Alright, I recently picked up this stuff from walmart, call NEVR-DULL By Eagle One and this...
  13. General Talk
    I was wondering if anybody has tried to color match paint their front Lip in Taffeta White. I am really strapped for cash so i was wondering what my options were? I cant seem to find taffeta white paint.
  14. Wheels/Tires/Brakes
    before... after... and since there is no diy that i found im gonna make one below..... Supplies 2-3 can of wheel paint or whatever paint you want. 1 can of primer or adhesion promoter painters tape paper playing cards 1. you want to clean your wheels prep work is important. i washed my...
  15. Engine & Transmission
    As everyone can tell there are a lot threads on changing your transmission from auto to manual, However they're mostly build threads then an actual DIY. So here is my attempt to write one. these direction are very General, with not much detail, This was made for people that are comfortable on...
  16. Engine & Transmission
    Ok so last summer before my car broke i picked up so motor mount inserts from Bis (member on 7thgenhonda and clubcivic). He had done the front mount but never got around to doing the rear mount. I thought these would just slide ride in, but it really wasnt that easy. I looked around the net to...
  17. Engine & Transmission
    This is my first DIY post, so correct me if I've mistaken anywhere. I haven't seen any thread on here about changing the driver-side mount, hope this helps. Tools Stock Jack Jack Wrech Sockets 1) Jack up the car to where you can put a jack under the motor. You will need this on step 3. It...
  18. Members Rides
    Unfortunately I didnt have time to finish up the 2nd headlight, there werent enough hours in the day lol. But thats she looks like so far, like a black eye. UPDATED ON PAGE 3 And how come it doesnt auto-resize. Or do I have to do it myself ><
  19. Exterior
    So I got a hold of a set of JDM Folding Mirrors (Thanx RJ!) And would like to post a DIY thread on replacing/removing your side mirrors. This is for a 4 door ES just to let u guys know. For 2 doors u need more fabrication for the mirrors. Here Goes! Tools you need 1.) Replacement...
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