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  1. GaryMan

    Contacting Mods/Admin

    Hi, I had a question that I submitted via the "Contact Us" button yesterday but havent had a reply yet and wondered if you guys had got it? I presume this is the way to do it rather than contacting a mod thats on the forum? Many thanks Gary
  2. GaryMan

    Is this a Spoon N1 bung? if not- what?

    Hi, I purchased this off Andy (SikBoy) and BOTH our understanding was that it was an N1 bung but it doesnt fit on mine. Granted my N1 is for the Jazz but I was told by Touge that the bung on a EP3 and DC5 would fit. The one Andy sold me looks like this Numbers/Letter on the side...
  3. GaryMan

    Works wheels- genuine or fakes?

    Hi guys, What do you reckon then? Found these 15" CR Kai on ebay and seems really cheap for genuine works? Seller also have loads of Work wheels listed so be interested to have your thoughts. 17" Works 11R 16" Works XD9 Thanks Gary
  4. GaryMan

    Leather Care

    Dear all, We are about to purchase a 2nd hand car but it has leather interior. Never having owned a car with leather, I'm just after some advise and recommendations on cleaning products etc to have and where to buy them from. Many thanks Gary
  5. GaryMan

    OMG! What have they done?!?!

    I cant believe they have done this! Poor JDM/30AE Recaro :eek::(:(:(
  6. GaryMan

    DC2 Service Cost

    All, My best mate little brother just bought a DC2 and we went out for a quick spin last night. It was my first time I've been in a DC2 and I can understand about the bolster wear :eek::lol: The recaro definitely fit more snug in the DC2 than the AE EP3 ones. Anyways, he purchase the car...
  7. GaryMan

    My GE6 Jazz- Mugen'd/ J's Racing'd

    So, I purchased a GE6 Jazz 1.4ES in Cerulean Blue with OEM rear roof spolier in March 2009. I thought the ride height was too high so decided to lower it with some Eibach springs. I had some Eibach on my EP3 Civic Type R and they were really good for my needs so that was my reason to stick...
  8. GaryMan

    Mods for the Jazz (GE model)

    Hi hi Does anyone know of any suppliers (preferably in the UK but will consider overseas) that does mods for the new GE Jazz?? The car is currently standard and wasnt planning on doing any mods to her but needs must :lol: I'm getting some Eibach springs fitted in a couple of weeks, but...
  9. GaryMan

    ELD.....

    Guys As some of you will know, my car hasnt really been 100% since it was fixed after my accident. The revs are still dipping to 500rpm and despite checking the aux belt etc as per Si suggestion, i took it to Honda this morning. They plugged in the laptop and found 2 error codes, one of...
  10. GaryMan

    Anyone heard of Forte?

    Guys, As some of you may know, after my recent accident, i had my ICV cleaned out but when i approach round abouts and junctions, the revs dips to about 0.5k revs :eek: Now i know thats not much to worry about but there have been times when it just stalls when i dont even realise and feel...
  11. GaryMan

    Full inbox

    Guys What happens to sent mails from people when your inbox is full?? I got an email saying that so and so sent me a pm but my inbox is full so need to delete some messages. Does the other person need to send me the pm again once i've cleared my inbox or does the pm comes automatically...
  12. GaryMan

    Megs G220 Owners

    Guys I recently purchased the Meg G220 polisher with a mate from Detailing World website 2nd hand. However, it didnt come with instructions and my mate been using it for the last 2 weeks (i still havent been round to his yet to see for myself) but he was saying that he cant find the speed...
  13. GaryMan

    User- "zforrester"

    Not sure if anyone has noticed but this "zforrester" user has been 30 every day this week??? It is some sort of spam account/ user or a genuine user??
  14. GaryMan

    My 6th (Major) Service

    Just thought i'd posted up my service history as the R may be going soon :( Had my 6th/ 72k service carried out this morning by my local Honda dealer- Springfields Newcastle. Mileage is at 67,985. As per Kamion's thread, my dealer quoted me £140+vat as i was providing my own materials; oil...
  15. GaryMan

    Malfuntion Indication Lamp

    Guys, We've had rellies staying over for Chinese New Year and my missus have been driving my car. She reversed out of the drive yesterday and stalled and the malfuntion indication lamp on the dash came on and stayed on all day and night (whilst driving). I didnt know about this until i saw...
  16. GaryMan

    Alarm again.....

    As some of you may have experienced yourselves, there has been some problems with pre-face lift (possibly the H&P??) alarms in that they would randomly go off. I had mine changed under warrenty a good 2-3 years ago. Anyways, in the last couple of weeks, my alarm has been playing up again...
  17. GaryMan

    Snapped screw

    :( Was playing around with the GM to stop it from teh occasional rattling noise and when i came to screw it back on, one of the screws that holds the GM down- if fact, the only screw that holds the GM down, snapped off while it was half in :eek: Now i cant get it out as its been snapped...
  18. GaryMan

    Does anyone know the offset for Jazz?

    As per title- does anyone know the offset for the Honda Jazz? A friend of mine just got one but wants to change the alloys. I want to see if the couple of sets of alloys i have laying around in the garage will fit so i can sell them to him lol He wants some alloys like the CTR so maybe...
  19. GaryMan

    CATS?

    No, not the pet types :rolleyes: :lol: In true style, after saying i'm not modding the car any more, i've gone ahead and bought an exhaust. Got it fitted this morning but the lads at the garage said that the OEM cat is strangling the new exhaust and recommended that i should either de-cat...
  20. GaryMan

    Exhaust fitting- ball park figure- NOW FITTED with pics

    Guys I know exhaust fitting will vary from place to place but i just want a ball park figure on what to expect. I've got a new exhaust going on to replace my Magnex :whistle Many thanks Gary
  21. GaryMan

    Oz Superleggeras Vs Buddyclub P1 Spec 2

    Guys Whats your opinion of the two alloys above? I currently have the Oz on mine for about 4 years now and love them. But there is a set of Buddyclubs P1 for sale which i'm really tempted as i think they are pretty cheap! 1 of the alloy is slightly kerbs, 1 some chipping where...
  22. GaryMan

    Gilmour/Foam Lance Guns

    Spending too much time on Detailing World :oops: Anyways, these too much info on DW so was wondering whether anyone will be kind enough to explain to me. These guns- i think the Gilmour ones just attach to your hose whereas the Foam Lance ones need to be attached to a Karcher (sp) but what...
  23. GaryMan

    Renewal Time

    Yeah, its that time of the year when we/I ring around for insurance quotes as my insurance is due on 3rd Sept. Now, i've been really happy with Greenlight over the last 3-4 years that i've had my ctr (with the first year being with Direct Line) Every year, its has been cheaper and cheaper...
  24. GaryMan

    My Detail

    All I have always wanted to see what difference detailing does to a car and after seeing so many post about people's car getting detailed and PC'ed and how all the swirl marks can be polished out, i fancied getting mine done. However, after hearing the likes of Polished Bliss were...
  25. GaryMan

    My turn......

    Right guys I already know the answer to this but just wanted to ask you guys about what you think. I have the opportunity to buy a Gruppe M :twisted: However, being totally under the thumb ( :oops:) and money very tight (being married, with big mortgage etc etc) i feel that i SHOULDNT get...
  26. GaryMan

    H4 HIDs

    Guys Just thought I'll post up my "How To" for the H4 HIDs that i recently bought from the GB on CTRO 1- Purchase a HID kit from HIDS4U.co.uk 2- Unplug the main headlight plug and gently pull away the foam cover that protects the unit 3- Take out the original bulbs (if you are not...
  27. GaryMan

    Opinion on Strut bar- front & rear

    Guys just need some opinions. its about time i did a few more subtle mods and been thinking about getting a Cusco front stut bar (hopefully from Pete at Performance Solutions) and a Carbing rear tie bar (most likely from America) I worked out that should be about £200, which should be fine...
  28. GaryMan

    5th Service

    Just had my 5th service this morning at my local Springfield Honda Newcastle- car only done 57,286miles and no problems to report whatsoever 8) Provided my own oil and the service was just under £100 but i had to replace the two dip bulbs so final total came to £105.05. Service was done...
  29. GaryMan

    After 4.5 Years.......

    here are a few pics of my ctr :p I dont think i have posted any pics of my ctr apart from the one in the members pics. Some more can be found http://garyliu.fotopic.net/c98999.html Had a day off work and spent a good 3hrs washing, claying and just giving the ctr a good through clean...
  30. GaryMan

    Stubborn marks on alloys ?

    Guys need help getting stubborn brake dust off my alloys :oops: i've tried both Megs wheel cleaner and Wonder Wheels but i cant get every bit of the brake dust off :? I want my alloys looking like new again- any tips on what to do and products to use ? Many thanks gang 8) Gary
  31. GaryMan

    Finalising Wanted Threads

    Guys just wondering since the Wanted section also have a Finalise button, do it mean that the person who put the post up is classed as the seller ?? :oops: Just wanted to know how that works as i want to finalise my Sat Nav/ Tom Tom thread, as buying Spence's (Fire_2) Thanks 8)...
  32. GaryMan

    Refurb kit for alarm fob

    Further to Omni's post on CTRO I was just wondering how many of us need new casing as mines canny knackered like (but not as bad as the pic above) ?? I just emailed H&P to see if they are interested in supplying us at a discounted price 8) Will keep you posted if and when i hear...
  33. GaryMan

    Valuation of Parts

    I was just wondering if it would be a good idea or not to have a Valuation section on the forum ? I know we dont want to be like CTRO, but its just a thought. Otherwise, i'll just stick it in the CTR section. Thanks Gary
  34. GaryMan

    Valuation of Steering wheel

    Guys i may be selling my standard, preface lift steering wheel with airbag in the next few weeks. How much should i ask for it ? Many thanks Gary
  35. GaryMan

    Alarm fob battery

    Hi All my alarm fob battery is dying and was wondering where is the best and cheapest place to get replacement batteries for them? Mine is a preface lift '52 plate 2002 ctr and its the alarm fob with one button raised, and the other button indented. thank you for the help in advance Gary
  36. GaryMan

    2nd MOT booked :shock:

    Similar to Scouse's thread, mine is booked in for her SECOND MOT on the 14th Aug. I cant believe its been a year already since the last MOT :shock: shouldnt be a problem but i think i might need my front disc and pads replacing which should be about £215 according to the Honda...
  37. GaryMan

    Flakey Badge

    I just noticed last night that my rear Type R badge has started to flake off- mainly the red R. As my warrenty have ran out, how much would a replacement badge be ?? is it worth my while replacing it and any ideas where i can get one and what price i'm looking at ?? any one have a spare...
  38. GaryMan

    DC2 DB8 DC5 DC2 vs DC5 recaros

    Am i right in thinking that there is a slight differences between the DC2 and DC5 recaros? DC2- red with black stitching of "Recaros" DC5- red with white stitching of "Recaros" :? cheers Gary
  39. GaryMan

    Greenlight Insurance

    I just renewed my insurance with Neil at Greenlight- well, hes on holiday at the mo, but it was his collegue Tony. My stats are: 26yrs old 9yrs NCD Protected Park on drive No points, accidents or convictions Mods: Icebox, Magnex twin slash exhaust system, eibach lowering springs, 17"...
  40. GaryMan

    How to install a Comptech Icebox

    hey guys Finally got round in fitting my icebox over the BH weekend with my cousin so heres my instructions and review (sorry, no pics) : Instructions I used a combination of the fitting instructions from Comptech, Dai-tec “how to” guide, and also the one from K-Series. It...
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