DIY/install index - LOOK HERE BEFORE ASKING FOR A DIY

[Jrfish007]

I have seen on other forums how easy it is for a good DIY to be lost, I figure we should get an index going. This way, every DIY that comes along can be accesed from this single thread. If you make a DIY, please post a link in here so we can post it for future members to see, I will update this post as needed.

Headlight blackout Thanks claudeboi
Horn removal/replacement, this includes taking the front bumper off Thanks CivicWthNav
Horn swap/replacement/installation Thanks peliROJO
HID intsall thanks agian CivicWithNav
After market radio install in an EX thanks xtv-sidecar
Turn signal mirrors Thanks CameronJr9! <---lots of pictures!!!
front door handle removal Thanks agian CameronJr9! <---lots of pictures!!!
smoking w/out tint Thanks nick06ex
Courtesy/Ambience Lights Thanks kicker_jace
Courtesy/Ambience lights Thanks bad andy
Center Consol removal Thanks ethlar
Cleared head lights Thanks 06_civic_si_gi
Smoked head lights Thanks Tikolx333! <--- Lots of pictures!
Removing the front bumper and headlights (go to post 5 for the working link) Thanks Paradoxblue <- nice pcitures
Oil Changes Thanks ethlar
Changing the shift boot see post 4 Thanks FujiBlueSi
lowering springs on an Si Thanks silverciv06
Xenon projectors (needs adobe reader) Thanks J-Ro!!! <---- lots of pictures and great write up. Thread with comments
Protection for your A/C condensor, see page 2
Pinout for Aux Input on LX Thanks to ethlar
Door Lock Tricks (Auto Lock, Auto Open) (aka setting your door locks to lock and unlock when wanted) thanks amdhunter
Trunk popper thanks to damb
Rim Repair - So you curbed your new rims thanks to astroboy
K20Z3 - SI Injen CAI Install thanks to 06blaksi
Front license plate flip w/pics thanks to shawn-o
Modifications for a better shifting experience Thanks to dentrecords
DC5 Dead Pedal Thanks to muxtang67
Si Sway Bar Install on sedan (information/pictures is also helpful for progress sway bar install) Thanks to iVTEC
Si Manual Transmission Fluid Change Thanks to BATANG CITY JAIL
Hondata Intake Manifold Gasket Install (Si) Thanks to BATANG CITY JAIL
Fuel Pump Installation (Si) Thanks to BATANG CITY JAIL
Better Gas Mileage when using the defrost vents Thanks to PokeyD16Z
Door Fabric Replacement Thanks to esx005
Si Sway Bar installation on DX/LX/EX Thanks to Cojaro
Protect your OEM fogs with Lexan Thanks to hotrod
Modify Skunk2 Exhaust hangers Thanks to dentrecords
Si axleback on EX/LX/DX Thanks to dentrecords
Remove taillight/rear bumper Thanks to Daryl Nilsen
Skunk2 Rear Camber Arm Installation Thanks to blueroadster (also see 06blaksi's DIY)
Intake Manifold Gasket Installation Thanks to Qshooter151
P2R Throttle Body Spacer Thanks to BubzSI
K&N Air Filter install on an Si Thanks to TigerDave!
Repainting an Si Grille Thanks J-Ro!
Gas Pedal Removal Thanks wnorthern!
Si Spoiler on any non-Si Thanks innrfusion!

Electrical and related

DIY: Convert 9005 bulb to fit 9006 harness. Increase visibility! Thanks to truflip!
Replace your factory horn with something that doesn't suck!! Thanks to TigerDave!
ECU removal Thanks 2fast4u2! <---lots of pictures!!!
Front speaker/tweeter install Thanks brolewis!
front speaker installation thanks webby (sorry for the click throughs)
rear speaker installation thanks webby and agian soory for the click through
Rear deck rattle Thanks C17chief!
After market radio install in an EX thanks xtv-sidecar
Getting power to the trunk Thanks Hamm!
Valentine One Hardwire Thanks Enzo12
Fuse Guide Thanks Unplugged!
Audio Wire diagram Thanks Pumpdog
Another audio diagram Thanks Silver8th
Installing Aftermarket Subs w/ Stock HU ( and Premium Sound System) Thanks GulfCoastGhostHunters!
ECU removal Thanks 2fast4u2
Intsall fog lights Thanks to SonicK20Z
More on fog lights from College Hills Honda
small battery mount thanks to benmunger
radar detector hard wire thanks to benmunger
Auto/On/Off Interior Lighting thanks to elementofhoops
Interior Illumination thanks to CaliGuy
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Thanks to Avenger
LX Audio In Pinout Diagram Thanks to ethlar
License Plate LED Replacement & Trunk Light LED Replacement Thanks to Jgams
Integrate a battery free garage door openerThanks to TigerDave!
Amp Remote On How-To - Civic Sedan w/ PicsThanks Mobieus
Auto windows
Finally, there is also a common problems, TSB, and Recall page to check out too CLICK HERE

Thanks for everyone that does a DIY, they are a huge help to the rest of us :)

Some Informative info:
German Castrol (GC)
Oil and filters for free or on sale thread

[xtv-sidecar]

I just posted one. in a thread:replacing EX dash with a DX dash and aftermarket radio. Post #40 I think, How do I link it on this thread?

[Jrfish007]

Go to that thread and view the post you put up, just copy the address that starts with http://www....... Then paste it in another post here in this thread and I'll add it :)

[xtv-sidecar]

I just put it in it's own thread to make it easy to find... Here is the link
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3534
Hope this helps.

[Jrfish007]

Originally Posted by xtv-sidecar

I just put it in it's own thread to make it easy to find... Here is the link
http://66.98.189.130/forums/showthread.php?t=3534
Hope this helps.

That works, I added it to both this one and the I.C.E. That's a nice DIY, thanks for sharing :)

[CameronJr9]

Signal Mirrors:
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4303

Door Handle:
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4302

[1zach4]

Will be full of stuff in the upcoming week or two...including Dynamat of the trunk/doors...Cascade deflex pads behind the front speakers...a full component install in the front...Honda music link install...swapping the bottom of an ex grille to the top of a colormatched Si grille to eliminate the Si badge. Front bra install on a coupe...JL audio cleansweep install....4 ch. and sub amp install....just watch the thread lol

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5768

[Jrfish007]

Originally Posted by 1zach4

Will be full of stuff in the upcoming week or two...including Dynamat of the trunk/doors...Cascade deflex pads behind the front speakers...a full component install in the front...Honda music link install...swapping the bottom of an ex grille to the top of a colormatched Si grille to eliminate the Si badge. Front bra install on a coupe...JL audio cleansweep install....4 ch. and sub amp install....just watch the thread lol

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5768

Sounds good, can wait! But if this is more audio related stuff, I may put it up in the ICE section. We'll see when it is up, Thanks!

[Tikolx333]

Hey mod what about http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6627

I got pics and everything.

DIY BLACKING OUT THE HEAD LIGHTS

[Jrfish007]

Originally Posted by Tikolx333

Hey mod what about http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6627

I got pics and everything.

DIY BLACKING OUT THE HEAD LIGHTS

Done, very nice DIY, Thanks!

[J-Ro]

Can someone add my DIY to the list? Thanks!

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showt...?t=6623&page=3

(at the bottom of the page)

J

[Jrfish007]

Originally Posted by J-Ro

Can someone add my DIY to the list? Thanks!

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showt...?t=6623&page=3

(at the bottom of the page)

J

Done... very nice write up!!!

[GlennS]

Cup holders have hot air come through them when the heat is on.

My cup holders also heat up a can of Coke very nicely. Too readily, in fact.
There's a fix out there somewhere for this....just can't recall where...
Glenn in CT

[GlennS]

Originally Posted by GlennS

Cup holders have hot air come through them when the heat is on.

My cup holders also heat up a can of Coke very nicely. Too readily, in fact.
There's a fix out there somewhere for this....just can't recall where...
Glenn in CT

<edit> Oopss, here it is:
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3901

Regards,
Glenn

[peliROJO]

Please add:
Intake installation - Injen CAI for R18 by tomasro
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9545

[Tom1222]

any DIY for Injen Cai on a Si? Seems the r18 is a lot different then the Si.

[Jrfish007]

Originally Posted by Tom1222

any DIY for Injen Cai on a Si? Seems the r18 is a lot different then the Si.

No good one that I have seen yet. You can be the first :)

Anyway, from what I understand it is easier than the non-Si Civic's. It is pretty easy to do, if youhave any problems you can certianly make a thread and we'll try to help. :) PM me with a link to your thread if you do make one and I'll see if I cna walk you through it if you need help.

[Tom1222]

Originally Posted by Jrfish007

No good one that I have seen yet. You can be the first :)

Anyway, from what I understand it is easier than the non-Si Civic's. It is pretty easy to do, if youhave any problems you can certianly make a thread and we'll try to help. :) PM me with a link to your thread if you do make one and I'll see if I cna walk you through it if you need help.

Thank you very much for your willingness to help. If I get the chance I will snap a few pictures. If it takes a normal person 2 hours it will take me 2 days.

[Jrfish007]

^^^^ nah, it really isn't bad, I've done about 5 of them on various cars, and with the Si, everything is right up front, so it should be very easy.

Also, Blu By U has done a couple on the Si, he would be a good person to contact if you run into problems.

[Tom1222]

Originally Posted by Jrfish007

^^^^ nah, it really isn't bad, I've done about 5 of them on various cars, and with the Si, everything is right up front, so it should be very easy.

Also, Blu By U has done a couple on the Si, he would be a good person to contact if you run into problems.

Good to know. I may even start it tonight and see how far I get. I am kinda
anxious getting that cai installed. The only two things I am afraid off are:
1.) Taking of the bumber and
2.) Cutting into the fenderguard.

After that I should be Good to go