Louis's DC2R

[scrowetom]

Hey guys!

Going to start a thread where I can document all the progress for my car, as well as discuss some issues i've been having.

To start off, here's whats on my car so far.

Existing Mods:
Interior:
OEM DC2R Floor Mats
JDM gear boot cover
Oil temp gauge
Oil pressure gauge

Engine:
Mugen thermostat
Mugen thermo switch
Mugen baffled oil pan
Oil cooler kit
Spoon magnetic sump & tranny plug
Spoon lightened flywheel with Exedy HD organic clutch
K&N replacement filter with custom CAI
Fujitsubo Super Ex 4-2-1 headers
100cell High-flow cat
Modified cat-back with oval muffler + offensive tip

Suspension:
ITR front strut brace
Cusco rear strut brace
Cusco brake cylinder stopper
Energy Suspension bushes
Koni Yellows adjustable shocks (height & damper) with Whiteline Control springs
Skunk2 front camber kit
Skunk2 rear camber kit

Brakes:
Hawk HP Carbon brake pads (front)
Project Mu Type NS brake pads (rear)
DBA 4000 Slotted rotors (front)
APP braided brake lines (front & rear)
DC2R rims with Federal RS-RR front and RS-R rear
Ray lug nuts

Upcoming Mods:
SEAL THE DAMN BOOT
Finish installing HardRace 62A driver's and passenger's side engine mount, and torque mounts
Replace inner CV joint boots
Clean up the engine bay
Buy some coilovers....
Major Service (Timing belt, water pump, seals)
Mishimoto Radiator
Hondata S300

[scrowetom]

Installed these 'new and improved' taillight gaskets from 'Murica the other day, they're a bit thicker than OEM gasket's and have perfect fit and finish. However, I'm currently getting heavy rain all weekend and I noticed that my boot had once again become a chlidrens swimming pool.

When the rain stops I'm going to tear my boot apart and locate the source of the leak and fix it with some sealant.

[sikboy]

Check the boot seal itself

[scrowetom]

Turns out my taililght lenses have unsealed and are filling up with water, then leaking into the boot.

[eskimo_firefighter]

Nice DC2R Louis! Plenty of cooling/reliability modifications you have there. Are the B18's known to run that hot?

[scrowetom]

Nice DC2R Louis! Plenty of cooling/reliability modifications you have there. Are the B18's known to run that hot?

Honestly not sure as this is my first Honda. Oil temps average 150-180F though

[Shakeel]

Does your oil temp gauge display in Fahrenheit?

[scrowetom]

Does your oil temp gauge display in Fahrenheit?

It does, its exactly the same as this:



I'd love to replace them eventually with some better looking, Japanese ones.

[felixR]

It does

This is Australia!

[scrowetom]

This is Australia!

Hahaha I know I know!

It came with the car

[scrowetom]

Update time!

Went to GCSSB (Gold Coast Suspension, Steering & Brakes) on Ferry Road to get a $28 lookover the underside of my car. Ripoff artists indeed! $2500 to replace bushes, a wheel bearing and fit new front tires... Yeah right!

So after getting my $28 shopping list from them I've sought out to complete the mods as much as I can by myself. Ordering the things in order of importance, I set out to get some new front tyres as soon as possible.

Brand new 205/50/15 Federal RS-RR's were fitted for $300 (quoted $390 by GCSSB) at Aus Tyre 'N Wheel.





Also got a new battery (Yuasa NS60SL) as my check engine light came on translating to ABS code 61 - Ignition voltage. Got my old battery tested, it needed to be replaced ASAP.
New battery feels great, starts with confidence every time

Took a trip up to the new house in Mount Tamborine too, my car felt so out of place haha.

[scrowetom]

As simple as it may be to some, to me I'm excited for the weekend!
With having no recent service history other than the previous owner telling me that it's had a major 200km service (yet to verify), I'm looking forward to starting my service history with my car.

I inspected the spark plugs a week ago and they all look near new.

[felixR]

Fresh MTF is best.

[scrowetom]

Fresh MTF is best.

Can't say I have any experience with it, I think my car has Penrite gearbox oil in it currently as it sucks shifting cold.

[RC_dc2]

Can't say I have any experience with it, I think my car has Penrite gearbox oil in it currently as it sucks shifting cold.

The Genuine Honda is pretty good.

Which penrite are you using?

They don't have one that is the same viscosity as the Honda mtf.

I use the genuine in my integra but progear 70w-75 in my other car. It improved the cold shifting compared to the higher viscosity liquimoly used before. That's worth a try if cold shifting is still hard.