another em2 owner in the usa - Page 2

gtouk1981 · 23-07-2010, 06:59 AM

I think it looks good i think that 3 pic has been photoshopped that's why it dont look right

p4k69 · 26-07-2010, 09:22 PM

awesome do it man , o wonder how my ep3 will look like that ?? lol

civic_em2 · 27-07-2010, 08:05 AM

well after the em2 failed it MOT i am starting to give up on her as the chassis reads a mere 100,700miles and in the past 3yrs of owning her shes had a head gasket go, a whole new engine due to hydro locking the 1st, blown suspension etc etc... im think maybe to sell her at the the end of the year and venture out for a skyline of evo still undecided tho....

car failed it mot on
1) sticker obstruction on windscreen by 40mm in zone A
2)headlamp aim to high
3)n/s/f suspension arm ball joint has excessive play
4)n/s/r shock absorber blown - £134 for replacement coilover damper
5)o/s/r shock absorber blown - £134 for replacement coilover damper
6)front seatbelts both frayed
7)both front shock absorbers slight worn shock absorber play

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both outer rear arb ball joints have excessive play
9)both inner arb rubber bushes deteriorated resulting in excessive movement

the suspension is covered by a warrenty but had to pay for new dampers until they arrive then i have to send the old back and they will reburse me the money just gotta get everything else sorted too.... then once complete and mot passes it will be time to sell i thinks....

here is a nice usdm spec ep3 that looks sexy as fcuk

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jayp · 27-07-2010, 08:32 PM

it looks like a lot of things gone wrong but most of them arn't too expensive if you do it yourself, apart from front dampeners. why do some mechanics call the dampeners shock absorbers, its the springs which absorb the shock and the dampeners dampen the oscillations, it bugs me just a tad.

p4k69 · 27-07-2010, 11:36 PM

i will second what jayp said bout the damper thingy anoys the hell outa me lol

that ep3 looks awesome might try n take that route , or well attempt it at least

**Cannon** · 27-07-2010, 11:40 PM

yea i have to admit i love USDM!!!!!

and hellaflush..

**Revo** · 27-07-2010, 11:48 PM

Looks good to me!

**Spampanther** · 28-07-2010, 08:33 AM

Agree with whats said - small rims making the sideview
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Love the colour
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bishop · 28-07-2010, 09:34 AM

for shame about the MOT (but to me that just say's time to upgrade) i'm of the opinion why replace when you can upgrade?

civic_em2 · 29-07-2010, 08:03 AM

yeah i think ill fix her up and get her thru the mot then tidy the car up a lil then sell her on....

looking into a s13 or a 180 but will have to see what is about as the car will be for daily use i need it to be practical with all seats but at the same time quite peachy :P

27-07-2010, 08:05 AM	#13
civic_em2 HJC Paid Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: basingstoke Posts: 537 iTrader: (0)	well after the em2 failed it MOT i am starting to give up on her as the chassis reads a mere 100,700miles and in the past 3yrs of owning her shes had a head gasket go, a whole new engine due to hydro locking the 1st, blown suspension etc etc... im think maybe to sell her at the the end of the year and venture out for a skyline of evo still undecided tho.... car failed it mot on 1) sticker obstruction on windscreen by 40mm in zone A 2)headlamp aim to high 3)n/s/f suspension arm ball joint has excessive play 4)n/s/r shock absorber blown - £134 for replacement coilover damper 5)o/s/r shock absorber blown - £134 for replacement coilover damper 6)front seatbelts both frayed 7)both front shock absorbers slight worn shock absorber play To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. both outer rear arb ball joints have excessive play 9)both inner arb rubber bushes deteriorated resulting in excessive movement the suspension is covered by a warrenty but had to pay for new dampers until they arrive then i have to send the old back and they will reburse me the money just gotta get everything else sorted too.... then once complete and mot passes it will be time to sell i thinks.... here is a nice usdm spec ep3 that looks sexy as fcuk To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by civic_em2 : 27-07-2010 at 08:10 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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28-07-2010, 08:33 AM	#18
Spampanther Site God Advanced Curveball Champion! Batter Up Professional Champion! Tournaments Won: 2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: If i'm not driving my car i'm working under it Posts: 13,937 iTrader: (0) Real Name: Dave Drives: R33 GTR V-SPEC in the best colour View My Garage Awards Showcase Total Awards: 7	Agree with whats said - small rims making the sideview To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Love the colour To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. __________________ <br /> <p>Your browser does not support iframes.</p><br />

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23-07-2010, 06:59 AM	#11
gtouk1981 HJC Paid Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Titchfield common Posts: 592 iTrader: (0) Real Name: Tony hammett Paid Member Number: 202 Drives: Mitsubishi gto twin turbo View My Garage	I think it looks good i think that 3 pic has been photoshopped that's why it dont look right

26-07-2010, 09:22 PM	#12
p4k69 HJC Paid Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: fareham england Posts: 441 iTrader: (0)	awesome do it man , o wonder how my ep3 will look like that ?? lol

27-07-2010, 08:32 PM	#14
jayp HJC Non Paid Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: that place.....over there Posts: 632 iTrader: (0)	it looks like a lot of things gone wrong but most of them arn't too expensive if you do it yourself, apart from front dampeners. why do some mechanics call the dampeners shock absorbers, its the springs which absorb the shock and the dampeners dampen the oscillations, it bugs me just a tad.

27-07-2010, 11:36 PM	#15
p4k69 HJC Paid Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: fareham england Posts: 441 iTrader: (0)	i will second what jayp said bout the damper thingy anoys the hell outa me lol that ep3 looks awesome might try n take that route , or well attempt it at least

28-07-2010, 09:34 AM	#19
bishop HJC Paid Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,480 iTrader: (1) Paid Member Number: 7 Drives: Corolla SR/Paseo ST/Spitfire 6/Polo CL/316 coming soon... View My Garage Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	for shame about the MOT (but to me that just say's time to upgrade) i'm of the opinion why replace when you can upgrade?

29-07-2010, 08:03 AM	#20
civic_em2 HJC Paid Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: basingstoke Posts: 537 iTrader: (0)	yeah i think ill fix her up and get her thru the mot then tidy the car up a lil then sell her on.... looking into a s13 or a 180 but will have to see what is about as the car will be for daily use i need it to be practical with all seats but at the same time quite peachy :P

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