Become A Honda Owner (pls. Advice)

[KI4120]

But how about the VIN plate? I have seen Vi/VTi ones labeled. Haven't taken a look at ViRS one though

On the ViRS ..look at the front fender connecting crash zone bar...u will find the VIC, and the "TYPE-RS" in an engraved badge...

[KI4120]

But how about the VIN plate? I have seen Vi/VTi ones labeled. Haven't taken a look at ViRS one though

also if the RS is multimatic...it must have S1 and S2 , or if its manual...check on the VIC badge and u will find OEM strut bar in the engine bay...also the ECU code....

[evergreen]

But how about the VIN plate? I have seen Vi/VTi ones labeled. Haven't taken a look at ViRS one though

its labled as virs. but you never know about the sri lankans. they can even change the nose tag.

[evergreen]

Bro, VTi is the export VTEC model...here ur refering singapore imports ha ? if that the case Singa imported VTi are the VTEC civics and also non vtec civics also imported from singa and its badged as EXi , jus as in sri lankan EXi models....there was a one RS converted EXi (once was advertised for sale also in Autolanka..bearing some H series number with 1111 on the digits...), with a vtec head, fuel pressure regulator but with the D15Z1 engine block....this D15Z is the engine which doesnt comes with vtec..but obtains a more aggressive cam...with normal cam Lobes...this D15Z comes in the EXi model.....not in the VTi model...if a VTi has this d15Z engine block...either it's being rebadged by a punk ass or a converted to a VTEC...

so you mean even singa vti vtec has d15b? i remeber that converted rs sometime back on AL. was in good ondition by the looks of it. im taliking about the d15z 7..are you sure??

[overTuned]

Bro, VTi is the export VTEC model...here ur refering singapore imports ha ? if that the case Singa imported VTi are the VTEC civics and also non vtec civics also imported from singa and its badged as EXi , jus as in sri lankan EXi models....there was a one RS converted EXi (once was advertised for sale also in Autolanka..bearing some H series number with 1111 on the digits...), with a vtec head, fuel pressure regulator but with the D15Z1 engine block....this D15Z is the engine which doesnt comes with vtec..but obtains a more aggressive cam...with normal cam Lobes...this D15Z comes in the EXi model.....not in the VTi model...if a VTi has this d15Z engine block...either it's being rebadged by a punk ass or a converted to a VTEC...

Bro..we know that EK3 comes with 2 exterior designs as 95-98(old) & 99-00(new). In that 95-98 design, do we have 3 models as exi, vti & vi or we have only exi & vi models?? Also when it comes to 99-00 body design, do we have 4 models as exi, vti, vi & viRS or we have only 3 models as exi,vti & viRS where 99-00 vi referring as viRS??

Cheers!

[evergreen]

Bro..we know that EK3 comes with 2 exterior designs as 95-98(old) & 99-00(new). In that 95-98 design, do we have 3 models as exi, vti & vi or we have only exi & vi models?? Also when it comes to 99-00 body design, do we have 4 models as exi, vti, vi & viRS or we have only 3 models as exi,vti & viRS where 99-00 vi referring as viRS??

Cheers!

small correction- ek3 facelift version started on late 98 and went up to late dec 2000. there are a few 98 facelift versions availble in sri lanka too.

95 to 98 vesrion had below trim levels

exi -export version asia

ML- domestic lover grade

vi - domestic highest grade

hx - US europe

fecelift vesion had below mods.

vi - jdm highest grade

virs- jdm RS grade

lev- Low emission vehicle with improved emission levels.

exi - export verion asia

vti - export version- singapore.

above are subject to amendments by anyone who has a better insight

[evergreen]

Bro, VTi is the export VTEC model...here ur refering singapore imports ha ? if that the case Singa imported VTi are the VTEC civics and also non vtec civics also imported from singa and its badged as EXi , jus as in sri lankan EXi models....there was a one RS converted EXi (once was advertised for sale also in Autolanka..bearing some H series number with 1111 on the digits...), with a vtec head, fuel pressure regulator but with the D15Z1 engine block....this D15Z is the engine which doesnt comes with vtec..but obtains a more aggressive cam...with normal cam Lobes...this D15Z comes in the EXi model.....not in the VTi model...if a VTi has this d15Z engine block...either it's being rebadged by a punk ass or a converted to a VTEC...

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brother..d15z7 is the identical singa version of d15b. evrything is similar from ecu code to power and torque.

[overTuned]

small correction- ek3 facelift version started on late 98 and went up to late dec 2000. there are a few 98 facelift versions availble in sri lanka too.

95 to 98 vesrion had below trim levels

exi -export version asia

ML- domestic lover grade

vi - domestic highest grade

hx - US europe

fecelift vesion had below mods.

vi - jdm highest grade

virs- jdm RS grade

lev- Low emission vehicle with improved emission levels.

exi - export verion asia

vti - export version- singapore.

above are subject to amendments by anyone who has a better insight

Thanks for the early reply bro!!!! Can you further describe the differences between vi, vti & lev models in the later face lift version. Specially the technical differences and the tips to identify those other than the badges

[KI4120]

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brother..d15z7 is the identical singa version of d15b. evrything is similar from ecu code to power and torque.

Yeah... Z7 is equipped with 3stage VTEC...

[evergreen]

also if the RS is multimatic...it must have S1 and S2 , or if its manual...check on the VIC badge and u will find OEM strut bar in the engine bay...also the ECU code....

any possibility to fix a virs Ecu for a vi? say both are manual tranny.

[shanX]

any possibility to fix a virs Ecu for a vi? say both are manual tranny.

Probably, why not. Hope there isnt an OBD difference between both... OR better yet a remap

[evergreen]

Probably, why not. Hope there isnt an OBD difference between both... OR better yet a remap

i dont think there is an OBD diffrence. you mean to remap a vi ecu?

[KI4120]

any possibility to fix a virs Ecu for a vi? say both are manual tranny.

For a manual tranny...its possible....and also 100% compatible....machan...are u hoping to do an ECU upgrade ? by da way..did u buy a new ride machan...if so wot z it ?

[shanX]

i dont think there is an OBD diffrence. you mean to remap a vi ecu?

Yeah, could run a remap for that specific engine?? Which I guess would be better than tracking down a VIRS ecu. But as i heard OBD2 ecus aren't remapped here and that an OBD1 ecu and an OBD2 to OBD1 harness would do the job

[evergreen]

:rolleyes:For a manual tranny...its possible....and also 100% compatible....machan...are u hoping to do an ECU upgrade ? by da way..did u buy a new ride machan...if so wot z it ?

yeah..same car vi but manual. will send yu some pics soon. ya thinking of ecu upgrade...and a close ratio gearbox.

was hunting for a manual virs but couldnt find macho..finally i had to settle with this since time is running out. im telling you, finding a manual rs is damn difficult these days...i searched almost 4 months...

Edited April 3, 2010 by evergreen

[isurujosh]

yeah..same car vi but manual. will send yu some pics soon. ya thinking of ecu upgrade...and a close ratio gearbox.

was hunting for a manual virs but couldnt find macho..finally i had to settle with this since time is running out. im telling you, finding a manual rs is damn difficult these days...i searched almost 4 months...

i think vi has better power-to weight than ViRS. same power but Vi is a tad lighter. so an ecu upgrade might not be required unless you go down a path like tuned-ichips.

[evergreen]

i think vi has better power-to weight than ViRS. same power but Vi is a tad lighter. so an ecu upgrade might not be required unless you go down a path like tuned-ichips.

yeah thats true. but virs has more agressive fuel map to compensate the power to weight ratio i guess.

[KI4120]

yeah..same car vi but manual. will send yu some pics soon. ya thinking of ecu upgrade...and a close ratio gearbox.

was hunting for a manual virs but couldnt find macho..finally i had to settle with this since time is running out. im telling you, finding a manual rs is damn difficult these days...i searched almost 4 months...

Bro now u ride a Vi ? wohooo....good..good and its a manual.....dont tell me its dat WINE RED color with gold badges...was @ HSBC wattala....LMAO...

Obviously good gals...good lands...good houses and specially a good and well maintained car z damm hard to find....tell me bout it bro...after selling my ES1 i searched for a unspoiled ES5 or ES3 for more than 8 months...finally i found my Baby....damm im glad to settle with her cz Mercantile Investments LTD..did a great job for me...with certified beauro veritas certificate and with a 1 year guarantee for the drive train / power train and its untouched and ow yeah...virgin...(i mean my ES5...LMAO...)

Bro if u planning to do a ECU upgrade..dont remap it...do a Part to Part replace...cz after all no ECU can perform like an OEM...bcz if u wanna upgrade or tune a car..its from totaly into the pwertrain and drive train..not with some selected parts..specially like an ECU...but if u could find a RS ecu and do a part to part replacement..u got wot u need...well close ratio gear box with a final drive is not that hard to find...also dont forget machan...if planning to do a tranny change...get ur self a LSD..or perhaps...jus find out whether ur EK3 came with a LSD since its a manual....or else if u happen to run towards my office...im humbly asking u to jus drop in and take me in a test ride....LMAO....cheers mate...all da best with ur ride...ah..ur previous ride jus got her self a rear wing...its kinda upgraded now...lol....

[Madhu]

Sorry to interrupt Guys,

I'm having a small crack on my windscreen,

Wanna know abt the cost of replacing a new windscreen for EK3-RS. & @ where?

Can somebody help pls.?

thanks

[isurujosh]

yeah thats true. but virs has more agressive fuel map to compensate the power to weight ratio i guess.

wow! talk about attention to detail in hondas. no wonder a 140hp civic can take down a 165hp carinagt.

[evergreen]

Bro now u ride a Vi ? wohooo....good..good and its a manual.....dont tell me its dat WINE RED color with gold badges...was @ HSBC wattala....LMAO...

Obviously good gals...good lands...good houses and specially a good and well maintained car z damm hard to find....tell me bout it bro...after selling my ES1 i searched for a unspoiled ES5 or ES3 for more than 8 months...finally i found my Baby....damm im glad to settle with her cz Mercantile Investments LTD..did a great job for me...with certified beauro veritas certificate and with a 1 year guarantee for the drive train / power train and its untouched and ow yeah...virgin...(i mean my ES5...LMAO...)

Bro if u planning to do a ECU upgrade..dont remap it...do a Part to Part replace...cz after all no ECU can perform like an OEM...bcz if u wanna upgrade or tune a car..its from totaly into the pwertrain and drive train..not with some selected parts..specially like an ECU...but if u could find a RS ecu and do a part to part replacement..u got wot u need...well close ratio gear box with a final drive is not that hard to find...also dont forget machan...if planning to do a tranny change...get ur self a LSD..or perhaps...jus find out whether ur EK3 came with a LSD since its a manual....or else if u happen to run towards my office...im humbly asking u to jus drop in and take me in a test ride....LMAO....cheers mate...all da best with ur ride...ah..ur previous ride jus got her self a rear wing...its kinda upgraded now...lol....

yeah man...i would rather replce the ecu with a virs ecu. i dont think i will go ahead with remapping..

so you got a vergin car huh? how was the first ride?

tranny change is also will ot happen in the near future i guess since im happy with what i have got at the moment. just a thought i would say..

hey glad to see my previous ride is doing good....the wing is an OEM one?

hey sure i will drop in....even before new year if possible...just PM me your mobile in case if i need to call yun before i come...

[evergreen]

yeah man...i would rather replce the ecu with a virs ecu. i dont think i will go ahead with remapping..

so you got a vergin car huh? how was the first ride?

tranny change is also will ot happen in the near future i guess since im happy with what i have got at the moment. just a thought i would say..

hey glad to see my previous ride is doing good....the wing is an OEM one?

hey sure i will drop in....even before new year if possible...just PM me your mobile in case if i need to call yun before i come...

Pasiya where are yu??

[lasi]

Hi guys,

I'm new to this Honda world. Can you tell me what are the differences between ES1, ES8 and ES5? which one is the newest. or isn't there something as such? Which one actually does fit to 2.4Mn budget ?

Any idea about trim levels?

[Pericles]

Hi guys,

I'm new to this Honda world. Can you tell me what are the differences between ES1, ES8 and ES5? which one is the newest. or isn't there something as such? Which one actually does fit to 2.4Mn budget ?

Any idea about trim levels?

You can start with

http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=site%3Awikipedia.org+Honda+Civic+ES

[lasi]

You can start with

http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=site%3Awikipedia.org+Honda+Civic+ES

OK. but google does not say which does fit to 2.4Mn