Thought it was time to update this thread with all that is going on, hope everyone is well and keeping safe.
I have done a few small bits since I last posted. First job was to refresh some more blown bulbs in the centre console/speedo and de-amber the indicator bulbs.
Untitled by [Civic Type R], on Flickr
Untitled by [Civic Type R], on Flickr
Untitled by [Civic Type R], on Flickr
I purchased the Skunk2 shifter which coupled with the hybrid shifter makes for an excellent shift Following this it was back to Grinspeed for a quick check up after all the recent work.
Untitled by [Civic Type R], on Flickr
Untitled by [Civic Type R], on Flickr
Prior to the lockdown I managed to get a trip out with my cousin in his JDM civic. Didn’t go very far but was good to get it out of the garage while the sun was shinning
Untitled by [Civic Type R], on Flickr
Untitled by [Civic Type R], on Flickr
Next job was to sort the CD player as I wanted to at least connect my phone for music. I stumbled across a double din and centre console for sale through Vtec Monkeys. I picked it up and along with a few further pieces I managed to get this swapped over. It is an older Sony double din XAV-602BT but still does a job I also painted the facia and door trims in cosmic grey.
Untitled by [Civic Type R], on Flickr
Untitled by [Civic Type R], on Flickr
Untitled by [Civic Type R], on Flickr
Untitled by [Civic Type R], on Flickr
Untitled by [Civic Type R], on Flickr
A change in circumstances and job means I now need to use the civic as daily, averaging around 300/400 miles a week. It has done the job faultlessly so far however I am tempted to change to something more suited to the daily run. Picture below is from my local B&B where I have been staying before the virus arrived.
Untitled by [Civic Type R], on Flickr
The next job when this virus disappears is a major service and potentially changing the Radiator and hoses over at grinspeed It will be the first official service away from Honda since new, seems a shame but I wasn’t happy with the Honda York after last year.
Stay safe everyone!