[dot]

Originally Posted by jatinpatel

@dot i am having a gut feeling that its oil issue cause at higher rpms lower viscosity oil would flow much better as compared to higher viscosity oil.

It could be true, however we need to know if there are any shear thinning behavior of the 5w-50 vs standard oil to pin the issue.

[spadix]

Originally Posted by dot

@jatinpatel and spadix. I agree that in an i-Vtec engine the Vtec activation can come at any RPM. I have read that article, nicely explained. However if you hear an 2.0 Civic Si i-vtec engine sound (Youtube), invariably the vtec activates around 5-6k RPM. On the contrary, it is very difficult to find (or hear) when vtec activates in our R18 engines.

At the risk of digressing from the main issue under discussion (and at additional risk of speaking without knowing enough ), could it be possible that R18 iVTEC is different from K20Z iVTEC? I assume the current Civic 2.0 Si uses the K20Z (that's what the manual calls out, at least).

This could be same branding for two totally different species (think Zen and Zen Estilo).

Originally Posted by dot

Still does not explain why a heavier engine oil can cause grinding noises at high rpm.

Professor should be able to able to explain or indicate if it's a non-issue.

Regards,
spadix

[sushrutha]

Originally Posted by sushrutha

I'm giving my car for service tomorrow.

Gave my car for servie now 2 Magnum Honda Kanakpura Road.
Estimate is 8K Rs for 40K kms service
Breakup - Prices w/o VAT
Labour ---------- 1720 Rs
Injector Cleaning - 550 Rs
Engine oil -------- 989 Rs
Oil Filter catridge - 188 Rs
Fuel Stainer ----- 3386 Rs
Retainer ---------- 194 Rs
Air Filter-------- ~ 850 Rs
+ Misc..
So approx 8000Rs

I enquired for the wiper blade
Each Rubber - 900 Rs
Each Wiper blade -1400 Rs

Sometime back I remember Laluks mentioning abt Wiper rubber price around 550Rs. Can you confirm on this Lalu

I shall post my Service experience one I get my car.

Originally Posted by dot

@sushrutha, Thanks for the pictures. Pretty much gives a complete idea on the installation. Hows the experience so far.

As mentioned earlier, Hella horns previously which were manufactured in Germany were awesome. But now the Hella Gurgoan one's are just acceptable.
Yep the horns are quite loud, Happy with it.
Even the stock horns are quite good when compared with ANHC horns.
What was Honda thinking when they put stock horns to ANHC, they just sound so puny, I don't think even a cyclist would give way when in traffic.

BTW, The yellow calipers looks fabulous on the Silver Blue color.

Thanks. I recently changed the brake calipers colour to German red colour. Even they look awesome too.

[hiren.mistry]

Originally Posted by sushrutha

So approx 8000Rs

This sounds reasonable.

Originally Posted by sushrutha

I enquired for the wiper blade
Each Rubber - 900 Rs
Each Wiper blade -1400 Rs

Sometime back I remember Laluks mentioning abt Wiper rubber price around 550Rs. Can you confirm on this Lalu

I think you might be mistaken here, the wiper rubbers cost around INR 814 for both the wipers. If you want the wiper arm that will definitely be expensive.
I reckon, just changing the rubber should do the trick.

Originally Posted by sushrutha

As mentioned earlier, Hella horns previously which were manufactured in Germany were awesome. But now the Hella Gurgoan one's are just acceptable.
Yep the horns are quite loud, Happy with it.
Even the stock horns are quite good when compared with ANHC horns.

Yeah the stock horn sounds quite nice and are loud enough, but I am eager to hear the Hella's and Minda horn. My right horn has packed up so I need a replacement.

And those calipers look lovely!!! Can you post the pictures of red as well?

[Mpower]

Originally Posted by Mpower

Gentlemen

Does the Civic (any version) have a rear sway bar?? or is it just in the front.

Originally Posted by jatinpatel

Yes it does have a rear sway bar with independent rear suspension setup.

Have you actually seen the sway bar in the rear? I looked at some pics and was not able to identify it.

[dot]

Originally Posted by spadix

At the risk of digressing from the main issue under discussion (and at additional risk of speaking without knowing enough ), could it be possible that R18 iVTEC is different from K20Z iVTEC?

Even if they are different, when Vtec activates the sound should change. In your latest redline runs did you hear the typical vtec sound. To hear vtec sound here is a link, do have look at post #2

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...ast-video.html

Originally Posted by sushrutha

Gave my car for servie now 2 Magnum Honda Kanakpura Road.
Estimate is 8K Rs for 40K kms service

Originally Posted by hiren.mistry

This sounds reasonable.

When I checked with Honda about estimates of 40k service last week, they said it will be around 16k Rs. Any idea why so much disparity?

[spadix]

Originally Posted by dot

Even if they are different, when Vtec activates the sound should change. In your latest redline runs did you hear the typical vtec sound. To hear vtec sound here is a link, do have look at post #2

Oh yes, I can hear the typical VTEC bark/snarl once the needle climbs above ~4.5/5k RPM.

By the way, your second post in that thread is pretty good too .

Regards,
spadix

[sgiitk]

This may be a solution for the low rear end. Thick rubber bushes.

Coil Spring Adjusters : VFM Fix for the Honda Civic's (lousy) soft rear suspension?

[rr_zen]

Originally Posted by alto99

Finally I got the secret behind sounding of the alarm.
After you lock the red light on the console starts blinking. It blinks once per second for first 10 seconds. If you unlock the car from inside during these first 10 seconds the alarm does not sound.
After 10 seconds the red light blinks but at a slower rate. If you unlock the cat from inside the alarm sounds. There is no need to open the door.

Good observation, I must say.

You saved me a trip to the service station on account of this. I followed the set of steps as described above and the alarm triggered off the moment I unlocked the door from inside.

[vasoo]

Originally Posted by sgiitk

This may be a solution for the low rear end. Thick rubber bushes.

Coil Spring Adjusters : VFM Fix for the Honda Civic's (lousy) soft rear suspension?

May be a good short term or temporary solution for the soft springs. The way it is installed looks pretty much like a "bandage" work for me and may have negative impact on the spring's longevity as some parts (coils) of the spring is stiffened while the rest left as stock. I would prefer a more robust long term solution of upgraded suspension system such as installing Bilstein or Tein.

[sushrutha]

Car is back after 40K kms service. Did almost 600kms drive this weekend.
All niggles (Suspension noise + steering noise ) have been fixed.
Pickup has increased after the injector cleaning.
Car is very much smooth now.
1st gear low pick up issue is almost gone now after the service.
Would rate Magnum Honda an Excellent for the fantastic service along with delivery on time (40K service within a day, I was told a 2 day affair earlier)

Originally Posted by hiren.mistry

This sounds reasonable.

Yes total bill came to 7891 Rs for 40K service.
Breakup has been given in my previous post.
If honda reduces the Fuel stainer price(around 3.4K Rs), well then a Major service rate would be very very negligible.

the wiper rubbers cost around INR 814 for both the wipers. I reckon, just changing the rubber should do the trick

Rightly said, My RHS wiper rubber was replaced, total dent ~500Rs for the blade including tax.

And those calipers look lovely!!! Can you post the pictures of red as well?

Sure will do it quite soon.

Originally Posted by dot

When I checked with Honda about estimates of 40k service last week, they said it will be around 16k Rs. Any idea why so much disparity?

I was quoted 15K rs @ Whitefield Honda
Apart from the above mentioned service it is also including the brake pads replacements + drive shafts boots replacement if required.

Probably you are being quoted the same price for the above replacement included.
But my car didn't need a brake pads replacement so the bill came to ~8K Rs

Now guys Believe it or not .... It's a shocker
Mileage was a shocking 22.42kmpl in complete highway driving
Speed - constant 82 -84kmph
RPM - 2100 - 2200
Max speed 90kmph
Distance - 111.0kms
Fuel - 4.94kmpl (normal fuel)
Tyre pressure 32 - F 35 -R
Just myself n luggage.
No AC.
Time early morning
Full tank to full tank
This is not a calculation gone wrong, throughly checked for the air bubbles if in tank.
Previous best mileage was 20.43kmpl for the same driving condition, except it was night, and before the 40K service (Had a passenger here).
I'm open/ready if anybody wants to check my car's mileage.
My respect towards Civic has even grown more.

[manim]

Originally Posted by sushrutha

Now guys Believe it or not .... It's a shocker
Mileage was a shocking 22.42kmpl in complete highway driving
Speed - constant 82 -84kmph
RPM - 2100 - 2200
Max speed 90kmph
No AC.
Time early morning
Full tank to full tank

I believe you!
In my AT under similar conditions I have got max of 17+ kmpl.
(though 22.4 kmpl seems very high).

[hiren.mistry]

Originally Posted by sgiitk

This may be a solution for the low rear end. Thick rubber bushes.

Coil Spring Adjusters : VFM Fix for the Honda Civic's (lousy) soft rear suspension?

Thanks for posting this here prof, immediately read the whole thread.
I have booked an appointment for this Saturday to get this fixed on my car.

Will post before and after pics and a review later.

Thanks

[dot]

Originally Posted by sushrutha

I was quoted 15K rs @ Whitefield Honda
Apart from the above mentioned service it is also including the brake pads replacements + drive shafts boots replacement if required.

Probably you are being quoted the same price for the above replacement included.
But my car didn't need a brake pads replacement so the bill came to ~8K Rs

Great to hear that your 40k service has gone well. And amazing FE numbers!

As you rightly said, the disparity between the quote and actual is probably due the brake pads. Another component may be the synthetic oil which they insist. Since the brake pads on my Civic has been changed recently I guess the 40k service may come around 10-11k. I will change the AT oil and change engine oil to synthetic and add a TB cleaning to the list.

Originally Posted by hiren.mistry

Thanks for posting this here prof, immediately read the whole thread.
I have booked an appointment for this Saturday to get this fixed on my car.

Will post before and after pics and a review later.

Thanks

Eagerly looking forward for your experience on this regard. Some of us may come down to Bombay to get the coil adjuster fixed if this works out well.

[hiren.mistry]

Originally Posted by dot

Eagerly looking forward for your experience on this regard. Some of us may come down to Bombay to get the coil adjuster fixed if this works out well.

Sure, if any of you are planning to come over this weekend we can have a demo of its installation on my car itself. Getting it done this Saturday. Have fixed an time for 9:30 AM.