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Okay... so I'm looking at modifying a 98 1.8 vtec Accord and I'd really like the vtec in as early as I can (preferably all the time or like 2000 revs) but I have NO idea where to start. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, what is the other cable that runs opposite the throttle cable...

Cheers T9!

Okay... so my drivers side indicator is on and is staying on. No flashing, still on when the ignitions off. All of the indicators are on: front, side and rear. Is it a dodgy earth maybe? Or a fuse?

Thanks very much for all the advice guys =)

Thanks =) So if you were changing the clutch would you still need to bleed the system? If so then how?

I cannot find the clutch resevoir on my mates 1998 93 2.0t. Does anyone know where it is?

I dont suppose you know where the resevoir is do you. I cant find it for love nor money

He might well want one actually... hes done a fair amount to it so its putting down about 220 hp. Thanks for the info =)

A mate of mines 93s clutch is on the way out. He asked me if the 93, 900, 9000, etc clutches are transferable. I had no idea so I thought I'd jump on here and ask around. His engine is the redtop, if this makes a difference. Thanks folks

Yeah, i have exactly the same thing! Its a 2001 and the engine management light is on and occasionally it stalls right after I start it when cold. If you give it a rev before it falls back to idle speed it doesn't happen. I put it into the garage and the guy came back to me and said that it...

I'll do both and see whats what. Cheers guys.

AHA! I understand now... right... that stands a very good chance of being the problem. Don't suppose anyone knows how difficult that'll be to fix? Cheers guys =)

What do you mean the activating mechanism? Sorry, I'm really not acquainted with these kinds of engines. They're twin cam right? Do you mean the mechanism that switches from one cam profile to the other? Is that how twin cam engines work? Thanks

Hey guys. I'm looking into buying a Honda Accord 1.8 V-Tec but somethings up. Bottom end if fine, up to 3000 revs its like a normal car, but trying to get this thing to redline... OMG its like flogging a dead horse... I'm of the understanding that V-Tec engines were designed to have the...

Hrm... well... its not going to cost anything major so I suppose i'd best be thankful for what little I get. I was just curious. Cheers Guys

Well I've opened up the injectors and put a cold air induction kit on it... but thats about it...

Can I ask if anyone thinks decating a 1.4 16v megane would make any difference to the bhp? Cheers

The manual does have reccommendations but its done in the format of a diagram that has so many different grades based on temperature and the diagram is very small and complicated. It doesn't even mention whether synthetic or semi-synthetic is the oil to go with. Its a 2002 megane mk1 facelift...

Hi I'm just about to service the car and god knows what crap the previous owner fired in the engine and the cars manual is completely incomprehensible so what would you recommend? Synthetic or not? I don't even know what grade or make would be the best. Theres no serious mods made to the...

True, but as far as I know those regulations are relative to the dimensions of the car. If not then someone let me know. Cheers

Does anyone know about the law reguarding how low cars can be? I can't seem to find anything on the internet with the police seemingly more put-out by tinted windows and undercar lighting, but I have a wee red flag going up in the back of my head and a few stories by mates to back it up. Any...

Yeah, its just a couple of inches. I'll have a look around for whether or not the up-market models have adjustable stering and to what extent. Cheers for the advice guys

I'm Quite a tall guy and I have long legs compared to my arms and while the meganes steering wheel is adjustable up and down its not adjustable in and out. This means to get close enough to the steering wheel I have to get too close to operate the pedals properly and to get to the right...

So really ideally I'd need to drive a megane with a lightened flywheel to see what it would be like and whether or not it would suit me... which also makes good common sense.

Hahahaha Thought I might as well ask, but what you said sounds like good common sense. More weight to make go round = the need for something heavy to turn said weight. Do you think it would make a difference if I only take off a very slight amount of weight relatively speaking?

Ah... you're right enough.... Fair do's it is probably worthwhile to avoid it. Thanks for all the advice... unless someone disagrees with MasterAuron and Old-git

Well the car is only 1000 kilos... which sounds bizzare but its light for a car =P As for the flywheel, i'm not so sure of the weight. Its not for a gain in speed for the car its for a greater driveablity. I like a car that revs nice and freely. I wouldn't go mad, just enough to rev up quicker...

Cheers guys. I was wondering about the speed-loss on hills and the likes of motorway driving. How bad is it? I've never driven anything with a lightened flywheel on it that was road-going so I really don't know.

Has anyone attempted to lighten their flywheel and could tell me if its worthwhile? I'm not looking to take LOADS of weight off it just a kilo or 2. No more than that.

Apologies for the delay on the pictures. I haven't done it yet, y'know, life gets in the way, but I'll get them on here as soon as its done!

Ah, i see. Make sense, I suppose. Thanks for letting me know =)

I agree. I've been reading the smallprint with extreme care, just to make sure that everythings above board. Thanks to everyonefor their words of warning =)

The Pedals??? Thanks for the warning. I had no idea. Do you know the reasons some of them are illegal? (just out of curiosity =) ) Thanks again

I think it does. Maybe thats an idea getting them off of the more modern renault sport ones... should be transferable enough. I didn't know that rubber was a requirement, just sounds like common sense.

My mk1 megane is getting old now and the brake and accelerator pedal covers are a bit worn down so I'm thinking of getting some nice new ones. Theres only two provisos they have to be metal (for longevity) and they have to have rubber grips on them (cause metal is as slippy as hell when its wet...

I'll do my best

I wouldn't. Still wanting to get over those good ol' sleeping policemen. I just want to reduce body roll a little. I'm not going nuts. Cheers

well my 1.4 is similar, i've justnoticed

Can anyone tell me how difficult and how to go about dropping a Megane? The guy who says he'll do it for me doesn't seem to think it'll be too difficult but, for curiosities sake, I'd like to know if I need to buy anything or exactly how to go about it Thanks

Prohibatively expensive then =P NVM :P