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[smartie]

Sunstrip added to worst mod ever list, just after canards and just before tow straps.

[keithlou]

Looks good, but what is the sun stripe all about is that your name and the co-drivers

Thanks, but car is sooooo filthy now haven't washed it for 2 weeks no time basically and this weather

And yes the sunstrip is from tegiwa I know it's for a teg rather than a civic but I like the color

Thats my name and my girlfriends name cos we are the only 2 who use the car

What are you and the girlfriend like with your names on the sunstripe, did they not use to do this back in the 70's

Just like it lol easier to recognise it in a car park or something

I like the box of tissues on the dash Keith...

tbh mate i don't know who put it there my parents came over a few weeks ago and lots of passenger been on my car and it was there since

Sunstrip added to worst mod ever list, just after canards and just before tow straps.

more unique i say and tow strap

[brenscivic]

if your going to ever use this on track then you will need to fix the tow strap rather than tie wraped on..

[keithlou]

if your going to ever use this on track then you will need to fix the tow strap rather than tie wraped on..

yes mate i'll get some bolts and bolt it properly when i have chance, don't want to take the bumper off for nothing just yet

[jl_ep3]

Any news on the alignment yet buddy? (FRSU)

[keithlou]

Any news on the alignment yet buddy? (FRSU)

Going down to Area on this friday mate and will see how it goes [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

I went to Roddison motorsport near meadowhall last well, Paul the owner there races in the MX5 seriers and won it last year, apparently he is the 'Mr Alignment' in mx5 forums and had done a few clios as well, but he never touched civics before but he said he will be able to it (i showed him where the camber adjusters were) but he is only available after x'mas. So I will just travel to stoke this friday

it's a shame really cause I want to try someone local he seemed to be decent enough but just too busy, maybe when it need adjusting I'll try him

[jl_ep3]

Any news on the alignment yet buddy? (FRSU)

Going down to Area on this friday mate and will see how it goes [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

I went to Roddison motorsport near meadowhall last well, Paul the owner there races in the MX5 seriers and won it last year, apparently he is the 'Mr Alignment' in mx5 forums and had done a few clios as well, but he never touched civics before but he said he will be able to it (i showed him where the camber adjusters were) but he is only available after x'mas. So I will just travel to stoke this friday

it's a shame really cause I want to try someone local he seemed to be decent enough but just too busy, maybe when it need adjusting I'll try him

Near Meadowhall? where abouts?... If you know what you want, surely it can't be too hard to do. Did he mention a price?

[keithlou]

Any news on the alignment yet buddy? (FRSU)

Going down to Area on this friday mate and will see how it goes [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

I went to Roddison motorsport near meadowhall last well, Paul the owner there races in the MX5 seriers and won it last year, apparently he is the 'Mr Alignment' in mx5 forums and had done a few clios as well, but he never touched civics before but he said he will be able to it (i showed him where the camber adjusters were) but he is only available after x'mas. So I will just travel to stoke this friday

it's a shame really cause I want to try someone local he seemed to be decent enough but just too busy, maybe when it need adjusting I'll try him

Near Meadowhall? where abouts?... If you know what you want, surely it can't be too hard to do. Did he mention a price?

He is in Shepcote Lane near a NHS centre, you can't missed it if you driving pass it it has massive Roddision motorsport banner haha

Yeah, I mean if I have the print out for the frist FRSU I done and If I'm happy with, whenever it need re-doing I can just bring it to somewhere good locally instead of traveling again. He is just busy now otherwise I'd let him do it.

He didn't mention a price, he said it would be at least a 2 hours job (as I dont have camber adjustable top mounts, if I have it'd be quicker)...but from what I read from mx5 forums he charged about £60 for mx5's, maybe a bit more for EP3's...not too sure really, I can't imagine it being a lot more. He seemed decent enough, lots of MX5 race cars parked outside too

But for the first time round I thought I will travel to somewhere that know exactly what they're doing to begin with

[jl_ep3]

Any news on the alignment yet buddy? (FRSU)

Going down to Area on this friday mate and will see how it goes [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

I went to Roddison motorsport near meadowhall last well, Paul the owner there races in the MX5 seriers and won it last year, apparently he is the 'Mr Alignment' in mx5 forums and had done a few clios as well, but he never touched civics before but he said he will be able to it (i showed him where the camber adjusters were) but he is only available after x'mas. So I will just travel to stoke this friday

it's a shame really cause I want to try someone local he seemed to be decent enough but just too busy, maybe when it need adjusting I'll try him

Near Meadowhall? where abouts?... If you know what you want, surely it can't be too hard to do. Did he mention a price?

He is in Shepcote Lane near a NHS centre, you can't missed it if you driving pass it it has massive Roddision motorsport banner haha

Yeah, I mean if I have the print out for the frist FRSU I done and If I'm happy with, whenever it need re-doing I can just bring it to somewhere good locally instead of traveling again. He is just busy now otherwise I'd let him do it.

He didn't mention a price, he said it would be at least a 2 hours job (as I dont have camber adjustable top mounts, if I have it'd be quicker)...but from what I read from mx5 forums he charged about £60 for mx5's, maybe a bit more for EP3's...not too sure really, I can't imagine it being a lot more. He seemed decent enough, lots of MX5 race cars parked outside too

But for the first time round I thought I will travel to somewhere that know exactly what they're doing to begin with

Shepcote lane/Tinsley viaduct is literally 2 mins from my house but I have never noticed it.. Might be worth popping in over Xmas..

[keithlou]

Any news on the alignment yet buddy? (FRSU)

Going down to Area on this friday mate and will see how it goes [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

I went to Roddison motorsport near meadowhall last well, Paul the owner there races in the MX5 seriers and won it last year, apparently he is the 'Mr Alignment' in mx5 forums and had done a few clios as well, but he never touched civics before but he said he will be able to it (i showed him where the camber adjusters were) but he is only available after x'mas. So I will just travel to stoke this friday

it's a shame really cause I want to try someone local he seemed to be decent enough but just too busy, maybe when it need adjusting I'll try him

Near Meadowhall? where abouts?... If you know what you want, surely it can't be too hard to do. Did he mention a price?

He is in Shepcote Lane near a NHS centre, you can't missed it if you driving pass it it has massive Roddision motorsport banner haha

Yeah, I mean if I have the print out for the frist FRSU I done and If I'm happy with, whenever it need re-doing I can just bring it to somewhere good locally instead of traveling again. He is just busy now otherwise I'd let him do it.

He didn't mention a price, he said it would be at least a 2 hours job (as I dont have camber adjustable top mounts, if I have it'd be quicker)...but from what I read from mx5 forums he charged about £60 for mx5's, maybe a bit more for EP3's...not too sure really, I can't imagine it being a lot more. He seemed decent enough, lots of MX5 race cars parked outside too

But for the first time round I thought I will travel to somewhere that know exactly what they're doing to begin with

Shepcote lane/Tinsley viaduct is literally 2 mins from my house but I have never noticed it.. Might be worth popping in over Xmas..

I think he said he will shut between next week til first week of JAN...
Yeah I pop in there and just had a chat with him, seemed to be a decent enough guy like I said and know what he was talking about

[jl_ep3]

I'll wait untill yours is done and if it crabs round corners, I'll take it somewhere else...

I'll give him a shout in the new year, i'll be needing camber arms first

[keithlou]

I'll wait untill yours is done and if it crabs round corners, I'll take it somewhere else...

I'll give him a shout in the new year, i'll be needing camber arms first

Yeah I'll post it up here when it's done, but not sure will it be working on your car cause you got coilovers on, should be able to run a more agreesive setting than mine

I mean if you take it to anywhere that know what they're doing in terms of geo set up they'll give you good advice, most of these FRSU are more or less the same thing I guess.

[jl_ep3]

When i first fitted the MeisterR's I tried them on full negative camber, it looked like it had -5 degrees.... went up and down the road and it didn't feel safe..

Not sure about a more 'agressive' setup, a recon -1.5 camber on the front will be optimum.... I don't like paying for tyres..

[keithlou]

When i first fitted the MeisterR's I tried them on full negative camber, it looked like it had -5 degrees.... went up and down the road and it didn't feel safe..

Not sure about a more 'agressive' setup, a recon -1.5 camber on the front will be optimum.... I don't like paying for tyres..

-5 a bit excessive that

yeah -1.5 is what i have in mind but will see what the boys in Area say on friday

is the ep3 purely your weekend toy? still have the golf for your daily?

[jl_ep3]

When i first fitted the MeisterR's I tried them on full negative camber, it looked like it had -5 degrees.... went up and down the road and it didn't feel safe..

Not sure about a more 'agressive' setup, a recon -1.5 camber on the front will be optimum.... I don't like paying for tyres..

-5 a bit excessive that

yeah -1.5 is what i have in mind but will see what the boys in Area say on friday

is the ep3 purely your weekend toy? still have the golf for your daily?

More of a summer car than a weekend car.. With the money I'm saving in fuel, insurance, I'm spending on the civic

[keithlou]

car just passes MOT with no drama, everything is good. after the brake test my brakes feel even better, finally can appreciate the stoping power from DBA5000 discs, DS2500 pads and braided lines :WOOT

[keithlou]

car just passes MOT with no drama, everything is good. after the brake test my brakes feel even better, finally can appreciate the stoping power from DBA5000 discs, DS2500 pads and braided lines :WOOT

all set ready for FRSU this friday

[keithlou]

FRSU was done today at Brosport/ Area motorsport

Went for front -1.5 degree camber 0.5mm toe out & rear -1.0 degree camber 0.5mm toe in which Dave recommended for 'fast road' use

Dave was very willing to explain every single question I asked and was very nice, I felt very welcome to be there :bigthumb:

Car has 7mm toe out at the front left before it was set up no wonder it handles quite strange

Anyway the car now feels nicer to drive has more 'feel' to it, more pointy, sharper, holds into a corner longer before you feel the need of slowing down and you need to really push it to get understeer, but I only had it done for a day so will need more testing to try it out

[keithlou]

my next plan when i have the fund is (won't be any time soon lol)

LSD
Clutch

Coilovers - maybe

[Tomcosmic]

How much did you pay for the fast road setup? I've got camber bolts and getting camber arms so basically I just need to pay for the labour of getting set up after I fit the parts.