--Wire Splicing--
If you do not have a plug-n-play harness/adapter, then you can splice/solder the wires from your existing OEM turn-signal harness to the two new harnesses that come with the projectors. Here's how to do it:
You need to open the loom behind the stock turn signal socket to...
--Plug-n-play Harness Creation--
NOTE: If your projector headlights already came with a plug-n-play harness, you may skip this section entirely and continue with installing them.
The method shown here requires soldering and assumes you already know how.
Place four 12-inch wires into...
--Headlight Removal--
Use a ratchet wrench with a 10mm socket to remove three bolts shown below, then remove the headlight (A) with the corner upper beam (B) as an assembly.
NOTE: The third bolt is difficult to reach (see photos below). Use your socket extender to reach it.
If you do...
DIY 2012+ Civic OEM Halogen Projector Headlights
Important Notes:
This article covers the installation of a set of Honda factory projectors (OEM) that come standard on Australian- and Asian-market Civics.
These OEM projectors come with two unique harnesses: one for the parking lights and...
The bumper is easily the most difficult application. I don't know if $400 is a fair installation price, but I did recommend in this DIY that you have a professional install that piece if you are hesitant and can afford to do so. I'm happy with the way mine came out, but I threw in that caveat...
Has anyone ever attempted to pay a company to tow their car to the meet using a flatbed so that they don't put so much mileage on their car?
If this sounds terribly elitist and ridiculous, you're absolutely right. But the question stands :coffee:
Oh alright, here's my contribution...if only because I have plenty of blood, sweat and Bengay invested in it.
http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/2012-civic-3m-ventureshield-paint-protection-kit-clearbra-whole-car.4803/
Two weeks later...
With the exception of the bubbles under the bumper emblem, all of the bubbles have disappeared. All of them. If you don't know to look for the ones on the bumper, you'd never notice it.
Overall, I don't care about those few bubbles. The protection it provides is far more...
Day Two...
Got up this morning, took off the front license plate, and look at this crap...
When will dealers ever learn to not drill holes in the bumper! Well, this should make the bumper piece installation interesting...
The first picture is during installation.
Second are...
DIY 2012 Civic 3M VentureShield Paint Protection Kit / Clearbra (Whole Car)
This Do-It-Yourself serves as both an instructional article and a journal (of sorts) of my experience with installing these films and to show you what you're in-for should you want to save yourself the additional...
I highly highly highly recommend it and it wasn't difficult at all. It has already saved me from one nasty rock on the hood.
I haven't posted the DIY yet, but I'll provide the link here as soon as I do.