1G ILX Chat, Chit, and General Info Thread
#521
I definitely will, if anyone shows interest. I plan to do the fender wells when I get my coilovers in. So, I can do a piece by piece
I'd be more than happy to if that's something you'd be interested in
I'd be more than happy to if that's something you'd be interested in
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spdandpwr (12-26-2012)
#523
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yea, agreed. please help us out
#524
I definitely will do then.. the most difficult thing will basically be taking the panels off.. there is no shop manual or any information as to how this is done. (at least I couldn't find anything) But, I did this type of stuff for a long time.. I have never broken a panel before.
It looks like our doors come off in 3 pieces with about 3 screws, the window switch, the armrest (it's soft and leathery), then the main panel.. I assume this will be the most difficult part for most of us so I'll try to be thorough with pictures and walk throughs.
Give me a few days/weeks before it gets warm again and I'll start work on it
Speed, what do you think next... Coilovers??
It looks like our doors come off in 3 pieces with about 3 screws, the window switch, the armrest (it's soft and leathery), then the main panel.. I assume this will be the most difficult part for most of us so I'll try to be thorough with pictures and walk throughs.
Give me a few days/weeks before it gets warm again and I'll start work on it
Speed, what do you think next... Coilovers??
Last edited by Trentimus; 12-27-2012 at 08:27 AM.
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spdandpwr (12-27-2012)
#525
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I want to get the RV6 pipe and flashpro first. Since I have the sway bar, I'll want to focus on mastering the handling of the car before I decide to lower it...
On a different note, had my first snow storm yesterday. Had to put the car in second gear and plow up a hill at 20-25 mph, lol. Stock tires aren't too great. I'm pretty sure the plastic pieces on the bottom of the car took a thrashing from the snow as it was pretty tightly packed.
On a different note, had my first snow storm yesterday. Had to put the car in second gear and plow up a hill at 20-25 mph, lol. Stock tires aren't too great. I'm pretty sure the plastic pieces on the bottom of the car took a thrashing from the snow as it was pretty tightly packed.
#526
Is that a Mercedes across the road? My fender wells were FILLED with black ice.. so much they were blocking the tires so I had to pour water on it and hit them out with a scraper really quick.
I got a picture of my ILX COVERED in snow lol I need to put it on a photo site so I can embed it.
What do you guys use?
I got a picture of my ILX COVERED in snow lol I need to put it on a photo site so I can embed it.
What do you guys use?
#527
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Post image is the best place to go...it gives you a direct link and my images seem to last a while.
Regarding the car in the background, it's actually a Toyota Corolla...the lighting makes it look like a C300, lol.
Regarding the car in the background, it's actually a Toyota Corolla...the lighting makes it look like a C300, lol.
#528
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Speaking of inclement weather, I need a new ice scraper. The current one I have hasn't been working very well. Its funny that my ice scraper worked well when I was living at my old house, but I guess up here (I live further north) the ice sheets differently on the car?
#529
Toyota anything looks like something else in certain lights and angles.. DAMN IT!
Speaking of inclement weather, I need a new ice scraper. The current one I have hasn't been working very well. Its funny that my ice scraper worked well when I was living at my old house, but I guess up here (I live further north) the ice sheets differently on the car?
#530
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which one do you have in mind? I can't find anything good online...and the prices on google shopping are insane ($250!?)
#531
Trentimus;
You have the door panel removal about right. I would invest in an inexpensive plastic door panel prying tool to help dislodge the door panels easily. Another important point is that the inside door opening latches and door locks are cable operated (at least they are on the Civic). Save yourself some grief and do not disconnect these!..just let the door panel hang on a bucket for support while you are putting in the sound deadener. Other wise you have to readjust the cable clamps to the latches and locks work properly. A suggestion is to use 1/2 sheet foam/aka quality high density carpet padding for this job since applying Fat Mat type material means you'd be putting the sticky side of the of the material over the plastic rain film that covers the internal access points for the door mechanisms. While you have the front doors open, check out the speakers. They were so chintzy on the Civic I replaced them too with some speakers that properly fit without any door panel alterations. I'll bet what we have on the ILX is not much better, but you can judge that. Crutchfield.com has the best fitment guide.
Thanks for taking on this how-to with pictures. I'll be glad to send you pictures of what I have done on the back floor and trunk/wheel wells for the ILX.
You have the door panel removal about right. I would invest in an inexpensive plastic door panel prying tool to help dislodge the door panels easily. Another important point is that the inside door opening latches and door locks are cable operated (at least they are on the Civic). Save yourself some grief and do not disconnect these!..just let the door panel hang on a bucket for support while you are putting in the sound deadener. Other wise you have to readjust the cable clamps to the latches and locks work properly. A suggestion is to use 1/2 sheet foam/aka quality high density carpet padding for this job since applying Fat Mat type material means you'd be putting the sticky side of the of the material over the plastic rain film that covers the internal access points for the door mechanisms. While you have the front doors open, check out the speakers. They were so chintzy on the Civic I replaced them too with some speakers that properly fit without any door panel alterations. I'll bet what we have on the ILX is not much better, but you can judge that. Crutchfield.com has the best fitment guide.
Thanks for taking on this how-to with pictures. I'll be glad to send you pictures of what I have done on the back floor and trunk/wheel wells for the ILX.
Last edited by robtroxel; 12-27-2012 at 06:29 PM.
#532
Trentimus;
You have the door panel removal about right. I would invest in an inexpensive plastic door panel prying tool to help dislodge the door panels easily. Another important point is that the inside door opening latches and door locks are cable operated (at least they are on the Civic). Save yourself some grief and do not disconnect these!..just let the door panel hang on a bucket for support while you are putting in the sound deadener. Other wise you have to readjust the cable clamps to the latches and locks work properly. A suggestion is to use 1/2 sheet foam/aka quality high density carpet padding for this job since applying Fat Mat type material means you'd be putting the sticky side of the of the material over the plastic rain film that covers the internal access points for the door mechanisms. While you have the front doors open, check out the speakers. They were so chintzy on the Civic I replaced them too with some speakers that properly fit without any door panel alterations. I'll bet what we have on the ILX is not much better, but you can judge that. Crutchfield.com has the best fitment guide.
Thanks for taking on this how-to with pictures. I'll be glad to send you pictures of what I have done on the back floor and trunk/wheel wells for the ILX.
You have the door panel removal about right. I would invest in an inexpensive plastic door panel prying tool to help dislodge the door panels easily. Another important point is that the inside door opening latches and door locks are cable operated (at least they are on the Civic). Save yourself some grief and do not disconnect these!..just let the door panel hang on a bucket for support while you are putting in the sound deadener. Other wise you have to readjust the cable clamps to the latches and locks work properly. A suggestion is to use 1/2 sheet foam/aka quality high density carpet padding for this job since applying Fat Mat type material means you'd be putting the sticky side of the of the material over the plastic rain film that covers the internal access points for the door mechanisms. While you have the front doors open, check out the speakers. They were so chintzy on the Civic I replaced them too with some speakers that properly fit without any door panel alterations. I'll bet what we have on the ILX is not much better, but you can judge that. Crutchfield.com has the best fitment guide.
Thanks for taking on this how-to with pictures. I'll be glad to send you pictures of what I have done on the back floor and trunk/wheel wells for the ILX.
The speakers I rather not fool with just because they're powered by an amp.. there is no telling what the actual RMS is of the amp to properly match with a decent set of speakers. But, yeah I am sure they're cheap paper speakers, like most stockers.
My first round of sound deadening will be the 4 doors, under the rear seat and spare tire.
Then I'll do the fender wells and pillars. It's still entirely too cold for me to get to work on this so stayed tuned. Anyone with suggestions as to where to cover or maybe what to do in those areas while the panels are off, feel free. I am also thinking of doing what Lexus does and shove some very very thin foam-like material between the plastic contact pieces. Basically when you go over rough roads or bumps it reduces that plastic rattle.
#533
http://www.buy.com/prod/heated-auto-...ngId=168470064
I don't wanna hear, I "never did anything" for ya.
Lol, I wonder how it works? I live in TX so we get like.. 3 total days of potential frost.. never needed one.
#534
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Thanks! I'll consider it. I didn't get frost this morning, just windows that were frozen shut I think the only way the windows could've been frozen shut is by water leaking into the door panel....hmmm, maybe Deathknight was right, again.
#535
Did you try doing the circulate button where it reuses the heat? I never try to roll my windows down in the ice so I dunno? If he's right I'll personally punch myself in D***
#536
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He might be right about the windows not creating a proper seal and allowing water to leak in. If that water froze, it could be the reason why my windows won't / didn't open
#537
Everyday I'm rofling
I could never live somewhere that cold with that much snow and ice. Its a pain in the ass having ice all over your car.
#538
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gives you a reason to cuddle
#539
The heat gives the ladies a reason to wear bikinis... or nothing at all!
#540
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#541
What is this "ice and snow" you all speak of?
#542
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this fun stuff:
#543
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Even the affluent partake:
#544
I can confirm I have this issue... I took my car out in the rain this morning at 5am.. It sat in the garage from 5:35am to 9pm.. Rolled down all windows, rolled them all up.. Visible water on front 2 doors, entirely. The rear driver side had a single water spot, the passenger rear came up dry.. I examined the weather stripping and the window.. If you put pressure on the window (even lightly) it completely moves.. Which is normal but every car I have ever owned was a lot tighter, even a 2001 GMC truck is tighter to pressure and more up against its weather strip.. It seems as though from the factory we either: 1) didn't get the proper weather stripping 2) didn't get thick enough windows 3) they didn't adjust the windows properly... I am gonna ask the dealer to check it out, if they try to brush it off ill ask them to prove its not faulty.. You should be able to remove the inner door panel and spray water on the otherside to see if any goes down into the door.
Compare how the front windows line with the lower weather strip in comparison to the rears and/or another car.
This would explain it sounding like a hole in the window at highway speeds... Shame on Acura. Hopefully they do a recall.
Compare how the front windows line with the lower weather strip in comparison to the rears and/or another car.
This would explain it sounding like a hole in the window at highway speeds... Shame on Acura. Hopefully they do a recall.
Last edited by Trentimus; 12-28-2012 at 09:33 PM.
#545
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Gosh darnit...one thing after another...seriously.
#546
Drifting
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I traded my ILX 2.4 for a hybrid on Saturday, the MPGs aren't too bad. I got 41.3 on a 58 mile trip in the snow
#548
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haha, no I'm teasing. I got that from my 2.4
I need to bring my car in for service this sat so maybe ill get something then
I need to bring my car in for service this sat so maybe ill get something then
#549
Instructor
Shouldn't tease. That is what my mileage has been like w/ the hybrid. Actually this time of year with the heat blasting, it's more like 39 mpg. But still happy with it.
#550
When we meet my step son's father to drop off my step son for the weekend, the route is perfect for good fuel economy. It's about 35 miles round trip, and i always use the MID's trip b to record it. I routinely average a little bit over 40mpg on this route w/ my 2.4 as I'm able to go around 50 mph and there's very little traffic and/or lights.
#551
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Yea, I got that mpgs with the heat on and the stereo up pretty loud.
#552
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I figured you were as I didn't think the hybrid had a 7100 RPM redline
When we meet my step son's father to drop off my step son for the weekend, the route is perfect for good fuel economy. It's about 35 miles round trip, and i always use the MID's trip b to record it. I routinely average a little bit over 40mpg on this route w/ my 2.4 as I'm able to go around 50 mph and there's very little traffic and/or lights.
When we meet my step son's father to drop off my step son for the weekend, the route is perfect for good fuel economy. It's about 35 miles round trip, and i always use the MID's trip b to record it. I routinely average a little bit over 40mpg on this route w/ my 2.4 as I'm able to go around 50 mph and there's very little traffic and/or lights.
#553
haha. My highest was 43.6, but it took quite some effort (and i think i hit maybe 3 lights on the whole trip). I find i can do better with the pedal myself than with cruise control if the road is totally devoid of traffic; i'll let the car slow down on an incline and speed up on the downside of the hill, with a constant pedal pressure the whole time.
#554
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haha. My highest was 43.6, but it took quite some effort (and i think i hit maybe 3 lights on the whole trip). I find i can do better with the pedal myself than with cruise control if the road is totally devoid of traffic; i'll let the car slow down on an incline and speed up on the downside of the hill, with a constant pedal pressure the whole time.
FYI, coming back home I averaged 32.3...lol I was in gotta get home mode.
#555
I find putting it in Neutral when going down hill allows me to build more speed up so I can hit hills without having to go back on the gas to sustain speed. It's funny how if you're careful with your speed, this car gets really good mpg....and I thought 30mpgs was good. I was shocked when I saw the number on the display.
FYI, coming back home I averaged 32.3...lol I was in gotta get home mode.
FYI, coming back home I averaged 32.3...lol I was in gotta get home mode.
#556
Lol it's incredible what you can do at <40 mph in high gear haha I was at the 35+ MPG during the little ice experience here in Teyhass
#557
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Trent, wanted give you the following from a suspension tech guy I spoke with:
The stock Civic (ILX) understeers quite alot. You are right that it will change the balance, and from a purist performance view, that's a good thing because the stock civic is a pig when pushed really hard. So, adding just a bigger rear swaybar is actually important to making the car faster through the turns.
Many people will opt to increase front and rear together to keep the balance the same, and it will make the car feel better and corner flatter, but it will be slower through the turns than if you just increased the rear bar.
The stock Civic (ILX) understeers quite alot. You are right that it will change the balance, and from a purist performance view, that's a good thing because the stock civic is a pig when pushed really hard. So, adding just a bigger rear swaybar is actually important to making the car faster through the turns.
Many people will opt to increase front and rear together to keep the balance the same, and it will make the car feel better and corner flatter, but it will be slower through the turns than if you just increased the rear bar.
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Trentimus (01-02-2013)
#558
Trent, wanted give you the following from a suspension tech guy I spoke with:
The stock Civic (ILX) understeers quite alot. You are right that it will change the balance, and from a purist performance view, that's a good thing because the stock civic is a pig when pushed really hard. So, adding just a bigger rear swaybar is actually important to making the car faster through the turns.
Many people will opt to increase front and rear together to keep the balance the same, and it will make the car feel better and corner flatter, but it will be slower through the turns than if you just increased the rear bar.
The stock Civic (ILX) understeers quite alot. You are right that it will change the balance, and from a purist performance view, that's a good thing because the stock civic is a pig when pushed really hard. So, adding just a bigger rear swaybar is actually important to making the car faster through the turns.
Many people will opt to increase front and rear together to keep the balance the same, and it will make the car feel better and corner flatter, but it will be slower through the turns than if you just increased the rear bar.
#559
I am just curious, what do some of you guys do for work? You don't have to say anything you're uncomfortable with but I think it's cool to see what type of people come together in communities like this. I am a mortgage underwriter.. boooorrring.
#560
For my day job I'm a software engineer. I also run a wedding/portrait photography business with a friend on the side.