Tech Day

[02BLKCIVIC]

I know there is like 7 of us but would any one else be interested in a tech day?

or would it just turn out like the 7th gen meets we have?

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[Rufus]

What do you need done?

[02BLKCIVIC]

struts for sure (tokico)

clutch maybe...

[The God Damn Batman]

:you rock:
sounds good to me..I would love to kick rufus ass! lol jk man i would like to meet all of the fellow 7th geners


I know there is like 7 of us but would any one else be interested in a tech day?

or would it just turn out like the 7th gen meets we have?

:type:

[YuckerDisMe]

im down, im going to be switching my schedule back to mornings soon.

So when would you want to do this?

[02BLKCIVIC]

im down, im going to be switching my schedule back to mornings soon.

So when would you want to do this?


in a perfect world towards the end of the month or even next mouth

I still need to purchase the struts, no big deal but…

[Tru03]

i would try to make it

[Rufus]

I would love to kick rufus ass!

This post left me bewildered. Are you implying that you'd like to kick MY ass or that you want to kick ass but use "rufus" as an adjective describing the level of ass kickingness?

[The God Damn Batman]

This post left me bewildered. Are you implying that you'd like to kick MY ass or that you want to kick ass but use "rufus" as an adjective describing the level of ass kickingness?

um yeah ...haha just messin wit you man

[YuckerDisMe]

in a perfect world towards the end of the month or even next mouth

I still need to purchase the struts, no big deal but…

They should have my schedule changed by the end of the month. So i might be able to make it.

[02BLKCIVIC]

sweet!


How’s everyone’s schedule on 4/12 or 4/13 or 4/19/ or 4/20

12th or 13th is my vote

[YuckerDisMe]

if all goes according to plan i should have the 12th and the 19th off.

[Tru03]

sweet!


How’s everyone’s schedule on 4/12 or 4/13 or 4/19/ or 4/20

12th or 13th is my vote


the 12th or 13th looks good to me!

[Rufus]

um yeah ...haha just messin wit you man

I was hoping you were gonna say the latter as it sounded awesome

[02BLKCIVIC]

does any one else need some help with anthing?

orrrr is it just me and the struts...

[The God Damn Batman]

struts and springs. I just wanna learn man

[YuckerDisMe]

only thing i have to install are some fog lights.

[02BLKCIVIC]

Okay I only have a torque wrench and some basic tools.

sockets, extensions, etc...

do we have the tools?

[Rufus]

Damn I could do all of that in 2 hours... on ALL of your cars. That's why I'm running for President.

[YuckerDisMe]

personally, i dont have that many...But my dad has any and every tool. I might be able to bring some of his.

[YuckerDisMe]

Damn I could do all of that in 2 hours... on ALL of your cars. That's why I'm running for President.

ok then, come over on tech day. Im going to time you to see if you could get it done in two hours :)

[Tru03]

there is a slim chance i could get my struts as well to lower my car.i have my springs i also need camber kit. if anything i could to help!!

[The God Damn Batman]

ok then, come over on tech day. Im going to time you to see if you could get it done in two hours :)

^X2

[02BLKCIVIC]

two hours or two days i just want to get my struts installed

[Rufus]

You guys all put in $100 each and if I can pull it off in 2 hours, the money is mine. If not, you keep it.

[02BLKCIVIC]

Total people in the pool?

And id prefer quality work over quantity of work

[Tru03]

how about you pay us $100 if you finish in 2hrs?

[Rufus]

how about you pay us $100 if you finish in 2hrs?

right.....

[Tru03]

Are you sure this tech day is not going to turn into a Rufus for Pres. Rally?

[02BLKCIVIC]

on a real note i think i can get my struts installed professionally for $100...

but if your searious i have no problem paying you for your time...

[YuckerDisMe]

on a real note i think i can get my struts installed professionally for $100...

but if your searious i have no problem paying you for your time...

where at? I had work done to my coilovers before and it cost me $350...never again.

[02BLKCIVIC]

I was just quoted 150 installed at my local shop

(id rather not get into shop names)
Its a touchy subject on this site apparently

[Rufus]

It's easy as shit.

[02BLKCIVIC]

ill pay yah 60 or 75 for your time and tools...^

what do you think...

[Rufus]

WTF happened to $100?

[02BLKCIVIC]

that was part of some bettin' pool...

are you really sold on the $100?

[YuckerDisMe]

ill pay yah 60 or 75 for your time and tools...^

what do you think...

I think you should take it to your local shop, lol.

[Rufus]

Ya I'll do it for a bill but that's it, and we're doing it at your place.

[02BLKCIVIC]

I think you should take it to your local shop, lol.

they do good work! ;)

[Rufus]

they do good work! ;)

They're just bolts d00d. Anyone can take off a bolt.

[02BLKCIVIC]

you need tools too^^^

Ya I'll do it for a bill but that's it, and we're doing it at your place.

ill let you know

[Rufus]

I have tools. I know every socket size on that car by heart

[Tru03]

They're just bolts d00d. Anyone can take off a bolt.

It isnt hard i agree! i have not done it in awhile, but as long as you have the tools it is easy.

[MrRline2010]

i have my eibach springs, but i'm kindda looking to have my struts first. Oh and i need to black out my head lights still.

btw weekends are great for me.

[YuckerDisMe]

right now i work the weekends, but my new schedule is gonna start next week so ill have fridays and saturdays off.

[Rufus]

i have my eibach springs, but i'm kindda looking to have my struts first. Oh and i need to black out my head lights still.

btw weekends are great for me.

I can do your headlights and springs. I need to pay for new front lip anyway

[Tru03]

could i get a X2 on the headlights Rufus?

[The God Damn Batman]

anyone wanna help me change over to an ex head for the vtec??

[YuckerDisMe]

anyone wanna help me change over to an ex head for the vtec??

do you have a vafcII controller?

[Rufus]

could i get a X2 on the headlights Rufus?

Ummm what did I charge last time? I think $75 including paint.

[Rufus]

anyone wanna help me change over to an ex head for the vtec??

I can do the work, but I'm not wiring shit. That wouldn't be cheap either.

[The God Damn Batman]

I can do the work, but I'm not wiring shit. That wouldn't be cheap either.

from what I have read in some DIY post in other forums the wiring isnt that bad. But im not sure..but yeah man If you do the work..what would you charge??

[The God Damn Batman]

do you have a vafcII controller?

no I dont.. not at the moment

[MrRline2010]

No thanks rufus. I'd help anybody work on their stuff here free of charge if I know how to do something. I don't see why it's all about money. I would just be happy doing something with a group and chillin maybe a few pictures. I'll be doing my head lights and probably springs with a friend. If you want to make money off people why not open your own shop on weekends?

[Rufus]

No thanks rufus. I'd help anybody work on their stuff here free of charge if I know how to do something. I don't see why it's all about money. I would just be happy doing something with a group and chillin maybe a few pictures. I'll be doing my head lights and probably springs with a friend. If you want to make money off people why not open your own shop on weekends?

Your post is a direct reflection on age and life's responsibilities, that's all. As you get older you'll realize that life has enough for you to do and working on other people's projects cuts into your time. It's not about not enjoying what you do, but who here really enjoys relacing the same style struts 20 times? I have, and doing the labor on someones car doesn't make me better friend. Besides, you'll also find that you'll spend hours on someone elses project where people won't come help you when you need it.

For my close friends, free is an option, but the reality is that it's never free. A day will come when I need help, and that person will drop whatever they're doing to help. Right now, I have a buddies truck while we put my turbo on. He just pulled out a BOV that I could use for my car that he wasn't using. When he needs help, I'll do anything I can to help. You won't get that from random/new people on a car forum when you need it.

I see no issue with helping people out on this forum and nothing obligates them to come to me. I'm certainly not advertising for business. You'll understand when you get here. Until then, my knowledge is worth something.

[Rufus]

from what I have read in some DIY post in other forums the wiring isnt that bad. But im not sure..but yeah man If you do the work..what would you charge??

I have the ability to swap the head but I'd much rather you go to a preffered vendor like TTM. I have no desire to work on a project that ends up taking a turn for the worse (if the new head is bad, if your timing belt needs replaced, etc). That, to me, is not worth a few hundred dollars.

[MrRline2010]

Your post is a direct reflection on age and life's responsibilities, that's all. As you get older you'll realize that life has enough for you to do and working on other people's projects cuts into your time. It's not about not enjoying what you do, but who here really enjoys relacing the same style struts 20 times? I have, and doing the labor on someones car doesn't make me better friend. Besides, you'll also find that you'll spend hours on someone elses project where people won't come help you when you need it.

For my close friends, free is an option, but the reality is that it's never free. A day will come when I need help, and that person will drop whatever they're doing to help. Right now, I have a buddies truck while we put my turbo on. He just pulled out a BOV that I could use for my car that he wasn't using. When he needs help, I'll do anything I can to help. You won't get that from random/new people on a car forum when you need it.

I see no issue with helping people out on this forum and nothing obligates them to come to me. I'm certainly not advertising for business. You'll understand when you get here. Until then, my knowledge is worth something.

I never said that your time isn't valuable at all. I know you know a lot about 7th gens and i'm not really expecting you to drop what your doing and help all of us with whatever projects. What was suggested was a group event so we can all get together do some quick mods for our cars, chill out take some pictures and who knows if we were lucky maybe get a ride in. I'm not saying wow your an asshole for charging or anything it's great that you know these things, but to something like this I just don't see saying ill charge you or oh i need to pay for a new front lip. If someone was expecting you to do the job for money they could easily take it to a shop is all i'm saying. If someone needs a hand I totally don't mind helping them. If they want me to do everything yea I can see charging.

[The God Damn Batman]

I have the ability to swap the head but I'd much rather you go to a preffered vendor like TTM. I have no desire to work on a project that ends up taking a turn for the worse (if the new head is bad, if your timing belt needs replaced, etc). That, to me, is not worth a few hundred dollars.


ok man i feel ya. thanks anway tho..still up to swap out struts?

[Rufus]

. If someone needs a hand I totally don't mind helping them. If they want me to do everything yea I can see charging.

What you're missing is that nobody has asked for a hand, they've asked for me to do the work. Either way I got your PM. I was just giving you valuable insight from and older guy.

[Rufus]

ok man i feel ya. thanks anway tho..still up to swap out struts?

Well let's clarify: do you want a hand or do you want me to do the work?

[The God Damn Batman]

well, i would like a hand..It doesnt seem to hard but i have never doen it before...so honestly probably a little of both..if you dont mind, just tryin to learn all this stuff

[Rufus]

I'll make it super easy

1) Loosen lugnuts
2) Jack up front of car
3) Remove two large bolts behind brake disc holding strut to arm
4) Remove misc nuts (brake line, etc)
5) Remove cotter pin on strut arm, remove nut, hammer the arm to "shock" it and break it free (do NOT hammer the threads on the joint).
6) Remove strut bolts under the hood and slide strut out
7) Use an impact to remove bolt holding springs on. I just set it on the ground and spin it off. When it releases the spring will make it move a foor or so. You'll be fine.
8) Lowering springs don't require a spring compressor. Push down on the top mount over the spring and you will be able to thread the nut.
9) Retighten, reinstall

The back is the same, just with less bolts.

[The God Damn Batman]

I'll make it super easy

1) Loosen lugnuts
2) Jack up front of car
3) Remove two large bolts behind brake disc holding strut to arm
4) Remove misc nuts (brake line, etc)
5) Remove cotter pin on strut arm, remove nut, hammer the arm to "shock" it and break it free (do NOT hammer the threads on the joint).
6) Remove strut bolts under the hood and slide strut out
7) Use an impact to remove bolt holding springs on. I just set it on the ground and spin it off. When it releases the spring will make it move a foor or so. You'll be fine.
8) Lowering springs don't require a spring compressor. Push down on the top mount over the spring and you will be able to thread the nut.
9) Retighten, reinstall

The back is the same, just with less bolts.


sounds real simple man! Thanks for the help!

[Rufus]

Nooooo problem. ;)

[bryantiscool]

hey raz, whenever you wanna do the struts, I'd be down to help. I live practically down the street anyways. :P

[Jason.AZ1]

I'll make it super easy

1) Loosen lugnuts
2) Jack up front of car
3) Remove two large bolts behind brake disc holding strut to arm
4) Remove misc nuts (brake line, etc)
5) Remove cotter pin on strut arm, remove nut, hammer the arm to "shock" it and break it free (do NOT hammer the threads on the joint).
6) Remove strut bolts under the hood and slide strut out
7) Use an impact to remove bolt holding springs on. I just set it on the ground and spin it off. When it releases the spring will make it move a foor or so. You'll be fine.
8) Lowering springs don't require a spring compressor. Push down on the top mount over the spring and you will be able to thread the nut.
9) Retighten, reinstall

The back is the same, just with less bolts.

X2 just lowered my em2 last sautrday
the em2 was easyer then the older civic's
to lower

[MrRline2010]

btw suspension section of civicforums.com has a good diy for installing springs. The only thing I kindda am confused about is putting on aftermarket struts like tokico's

[Rufus]

Some require welding I believe...


I just worked on some Megan Coilovers tonight

[LatinEM1]

btw suspension section of civicforums.com has a good diy for installing springs. The only thing I kindda am confused about is putting on aftermarket struts like tokico's

Theres nothing special about them. What are you confused about?

[KingDingaLing]

ill pay yah 60 or 75 for your time and tools...^

what do you think...
ill do it for 75
WTF happened to $100?
ive got 100 says ill beat your 2 hours by 30 minutes. if not 100 from my pocket to yours:thumbsup:

[Rufus]

You know how many cars we're talking here?

[KingDingaLing]

You know how many cars we're talking here?

werent your talkin suspension and foglight install or did i read wrong somewhere in the thread?

[KingDingaLing]

You know how many cars we're talking here?

its ok honey i love you

[Rufus]

Ninety three cars... at once!

[The God Damn Batman]

hey raz, whenever you wanna do the struts, I'd be down to help. I live practically down the street anyways. :P


haha hell yeah man im game for that!:thumbup:

[sniperscout]

I can make the last 2 sats in april. The 14-16 my k24 is goin in

[Rufus]

lucky