Show me your R18... List your mods/plans if any

[07TLX]

Thanks guys.. newbie question.. when y’all say rear sway bar do you guys mean the end links or whole sway bar... and does it make appearance/driving any different? Some pics would be nice. I’m a moderate tuner and still need to catch up on a thing or two. Thanks

I changed both the rear sway and end links. The end links all depend on the age of the car and how many miles on it and what kind of sway bar... I prefer solid sways either from a SI or Whiteline, I have seen too many horror stories with hollow sways like Eibach.

As for changing the differences, the rear is way more planted, the stock R18 rear sway is so flimsy you can bend it easily..

 

[13pmmEzzz]

I changed both the rear sway and end links. The end links all depend on the age of the car and how many miles on it and what kind of sway bar... I prefer solid sways either from a SI or Whiteline, I have seen too many horror stories with hollow sways like Eibach.

As for changing the differences, the rear is way more planted, the stock R18 rear sway is so flimsy you can bend it easily..

Thanks man... that info helps out a lot.. i do notice a lot of motion from the back end with the stock sways. Will definitely look into it.

 

[13pmmEzzz]

I changed both the rear sway and end links. The end links all depend on the age of the car and how many miles on it and what kind of sway bar... I prefer solid sways either from a SI or Whiteline, I have seen too many horror stories with hollow sways like Eibach.

As for changing the differences, the rear is way more planted, the stock R18 rear sway is so flimsy you can bend it easily..

And when you say horror stories what kind? I was just about to get the Eibach.. having second thoughts...

 

[07TLX]

Hollow sway bars can break, small percentage but still a risk

 

[07TLX]

Thanks man... that info helps out a lot.. i do notice a lot of motion from the back end with the stock sways. Will definitely look into it.

I put a SI rear sway in my 07 and when I pulled the stock sway out I was shocked on how small it was

 

[13pmmEzzz]

Did some minor upgrades since the last time was here... new headlights; new fogs. (old ones was pealing, ugh not even a year) de-chrome front end. New 17” 2019 accord rims. I loooveee the way the new wheels look, minor rub when turning but still good. Cheers 2020!!!!

 

[Dynofb2]

Mostly cosmetic upgrades. ‘13 base auto car. It’s my daily. But, bc coilovers, mugen style window visors, eBay lip and eBay trunk lip. My car didn’t come with fogs, so oem Honda fogs went in. Lower grille broke so got cut at the end of of fogs. Upper grille cut and chrome removed. Xxr(I know) 18x9.5 wheels. Every light on the car has been switched to led. Absolutely 0 performance mods.

 

[Dynofb2]

Here’s the trunk lip.

 

[bootyluvr]

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Mostly cosmetic upgrades. ‘13 base auto car. It’s my daily. But, bc coilovers, mugen style window visors, eBay lip and eBay trunk lip. My car didn’t come with fogs, so oem Honda fogs went in. Lower grille broke so got cut at the end of of fogs. Upper grille cut and chrome removed. Xxr(I know) 18x9.5 wheels. Every light on the car has been switched to led. Absolutely 0 performance mods.

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Here’s the trunk lip.

Looks good!

Welcome to 9thCivic

 

[Honda-Fan]

ALRIGHT! An R18 thread for us uhhh-- Cosmetic Tuners!

So I annoy basically everyone about my R18 in my own thread, but now I have the chance to annoy new people! I, like @Dynofb2 , have no real performance mods. In fact, the only thing my mods have done is make my car a negligible amount lighter (c. 100 pounds at this point). BUT I LOVE HER. I get excited every time I get to drive!

Mod List--

-My Six Stickers, which net me trace amounts of horsepower
-Tsudo Catback Exhaust
-BBS RG from Japan
-Seibon CF Hood with CF-Look Aerocatches
-'JDM' Pink Taillight Overlays
-Drilled + Slotted Rotors

Please note: I have included a close-up of my wheels for the haters.

 

[DerWeißeTeufel]

ALRIGHT! An R18 thread for us uhhh-- Cosmetic Tuners!

So I annoy basically everyone about my R18 in my own thread, but now I have the chance to annoy new people! I, like @Dynofb2 , have no real performance mods. In fact, the only thing my mods have done is make my car a negligible amount lighter (c. 100 pounds at this point). BUT I LOVE HER. I get excited every time I get to drive!

Mod List--

-My Six Stickers, which net me trace amounts of horsepower
-Tsudo Catback Exhaust
-BBS RG from Japan
-Seibon CF Hood with CF-Look Aerocatches
-'JDM' Pink Taillight Overlays
-Drilled + Slotted Rotors

Please note: I have included a close-up of my wheels for the haters.

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Beware this guy ^^^ he's the Miracle Whipper in this group. Watch out for this guy. Welcome to 9thcivic, we are happy having you here with the rest of us.

 

[Dynofb2]

Looks good!

Welcome to 9thCivic

Thank you

 

[Dynofb2]

ALRIGHT! An R18 thread for us uhhh-- Cosmetic Tuners!

So I annoy basically everyone about my R18 in my own thread, but now I have the chance to annoy new people! I, like @Dynofb2 , have no real performance mods. In fact, the only thing my mods have done is make my car a negligible amount lighter (c. 100 pounds at this point). BUT I LOVE HER. I get excited every time I get to drive!

Mod List--

-My Six Stickers, which net me trace amounts of horsepower
-Tsudo Catback Exhaust
-BBS RG from Japan
-Seibon CF Hood with CF-Look Aerocatches
-'JDM' Pink Taillight Overlays
-Drilled + Slotted Rotors

Please note: I have included a close-up of my wheels for the haters.

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Looks good man. I don’t see the need to try and make any power and then put it through the slush box that is the automatic.

 

[Honda-Fan]

Beware this guy ^^^ he's the Miracle Whipper in this group. Watch out for this guy. Welcome to 9thcivic, we are happy having you here with the rest of us.

LMAO Miracle Whipper!

Looks good man. I don’t see the need to try and make any power and then put it through the slush box that is the automatic.

Thanks! The automatic is fuel efficient, but man is it indecisive about gears

 

[Dynofb2]

LMAO Miracle Whipper!


Thanks! The automatic is fuel efficient, but man is it indecisive about gears

That it is. But I have been averaging 38mpg even with the heavy wheels. Mine is also one year before they went cvt.

 

[fahnix]

Damn. I could only dream about 38mpg

 

[Honda-Fan]

That it is. But I have been averaging 38mpg even with the heavy wheels. Mine is also one year before they went cvt.

CVT?!

Mine's a '13 like yours -- just less doors ( rhyme +1 ) . I didn't know Honda introduced the CVT in their next model year after the '13-- so thank you for that bit of info. If you had the super-heavy steelies before, then the XXRs are probably lighter. Believe me, your car appreciates you!

Damn. I could only dream about 38mpg

LOL. If you were Supercharged and still getting like 40 MPG, I think the Honda higher-ups would be calling.

 

[fahnix]

CVT?!

Mine's a '13 like yours -- just less doors ( rhyme +1 ) . I didn't know Honda introduced the CVT in their next model year after the '13-- so thank you for that bit of info. If you had the super-heavy steelies before, then the XXRs are probably lighter. Believe me, your car appreciates you!



LOL. If you were Supercharged and still getting like 40 MPG, I think the Honda higher-ups would be calling.

I wish! I never got good mileage though. My right foot is made of solid iron. I got around 23-24 before which wasn't terrible, but I've only been driving locally since we installed the blower so my mpgs have been garbage. I'm averaging right about 17 or so over the last 2 months.

 

[hawaiipartii_9398]

hello! i’ve got a 2012 LX coupe (R18) and this is my build.

truhart coils + tie bar (sway bar still needed)
Enkei EK98’s 16x7 21 offset
fog light kit
window visors + roof spoiler
diy clear headlights + tail lights (LED strobe)
hybrid racing shortshifter
catless header, muffler delete
kraftwerks supercharger
SI door cards (working on a black interior swap)
aftermarket headunit with carplay, eventually going to upgrade to a kenwood
hondata flashpro

more info re the supercharger (crosspost)

Was thinking of boosting my R18 and was originally planning on using something like the MakSpeed turbo kit, then found threads regarding the Kraftwerks/JR supercharger kit originally for the 2006-2011 civics.

After much debate i decided to take the chance and ordered the kit. With the help of an experienced fabricator and honda fan we were able to get the kit to fit with a few modifications and debunk some beliefs from the last known attempt at retrofitting the kit. Overall, the install took about 17 hours with two people.

Everything fits fairly well for the most part, i will add in a list of components that need modification/replacement to make the kit work, as well as things I’m still working on.

I was able to get a map for the 8th gens from kraftwerks themselves and rework it on flashpro for the 9th gens. Not sure about horsepower numbers or torque but it runs quite happily and is noticeably quicker in comparison to “FBO” R18 civics. A dyno tune is in the works for eventually getting done, in the meantime I have been street tuning.

PARTS THAT FIT:

• charge piping
• supercharger core
• intercooler
• injectors + pigtails
• supercharger oil system
• oil cooler
• BOV

PARTS THAT DON’T FIT(at least directly)

• intercooler mounts (need a little bit of fanagling to fit)
• alternator belt
• radiator fan (pass. side, needs to be replaced with a smaller one, not a hard swap)
• alternator bracket (needs a hole re-drilled)
• pass. side motor mount needs modification for the SC bracket to fit, not too bad

THINGS NEEDING WORK

• further revisions on the tune to get the fuel trims and boost just right
• lowering IAT’s (diy heat shield or something)
• replacing clutch (ordered a higher torque capacity one for imminent install)
• wrapping header (lowering IAT’s and entire bay temps)

also, the stock fuel pump works fine (up to 300hp) but 89 at an ABSOLUTE minimum (91+ recommended) is needed for preventing misfires, and running 1-step colder spark plugs are a smart choice as well. I used a set of NGK’s from the R18 CNG model we got in Canada and they work well.

i know this is definitely different and not a mod many will choose but i wanted to share some of my experience this far. any questions, please ask!

 

[hawaiipartii_9398]

hello! i’ve got a 2012 LX coupe (R18) and this is my build.

truhart coils + tie bar (sway bar still needed)
Enkei EK98’s 16x7 21 offset
fog light kit
window visors + roof spoiler
diy clear headlights + tail lights (LED strobe)
hybrid racing shortshifter
catless header, muffler delete
kraftwerks supercharger
SI door cards (working on a black interior swap)
aftermarket headunit with carplay, eventually going to upgrade to a kenwood
hondata flashpro

more info re the supercharger (crosspost)

Was thinking of boosting my R18 and was originally planning on using something like the MakSpeed turbo kit, then found threads regarding the Kraftwerks/JR supercharger kit originally for the 2006-2011 civics.

After much debate i decided to take the chance and ordered the kit. With the help of an experienced fabricator and honda fan we were able to get the kit to fit with a few modifications and debunk some beliefs from the last known attempt at retrofitting the kit. Overall, the install took about 17 hours with two people.

Everything fits fairly well for the most part, i will add in a list of components that need modification/replacement to make the kit work, as well as things I’m still working on.

I was able to get a map for the 8th gens from kraftwerks themselves and rework it on flashpro for the 9th gens. Not sure about horsepower numbers or torque but it runs quite happily and is noticeably quicker in comparison to “FBO” R18 civics. A dyno tune is in the works for eventually getting done, in the meantime I have been street tuning.

PARTS THAT FIT:

• charge piping
• supercharger core
• intercooler
• injectors + pigtails
• supercharger oil system
• oil cooler
• BOV

PARTS THAT DON’T FIT(at least directly)

• intercooler mounts (need a little bit of fanagling to fit)
• alternator belt
• radiator fan (pass. side, needs to be replaced with a smaller one, not a hard swap)
• alternator bracket (needs a hole re-drilled)
• pass. side motor mount needs modification for the SC bracket to fit, not too bad

THINGS NEEDING WORK

• further revisions on the tune to get the fuel trims and boost just right
• lowering IAT’s (diy heat shield or something)
• replacing clutch (ordered a higher torque capacity one for imminent install)
• wrapping header (lowering IAT’s and entire bay temps)

also, the stock fuel pump works fine (up to 300hp) but 89 at an ABSOLUTE minimum (91+ recommended) is needed for preventing misfires, and running 1-step colder spark plugs are a smart choice as well. I used a set of NGK’s from the R18 CNG model we got in Canada and they work well.

i know this is definitely different and not a mod many will choose but i wanted to share some of my experience this far. any questions, please ask!