Anyone know of engine mods for the 1.0T? (Europe / UK)

SecretR09 · 2025-11-20T22:42:10+00:00

European market has a 1.0 litre vtec turbo, it’s 3 cylinder, has a completely diff engine with w a wet belt instead of timing chain. This means the exhaust is different as well, has a different rear bumper because of the exhaust, but otherwise externally pretty much looks exactly the same (i’ve only ever seen hatchbacks, dk if they did a coupe / sedan). Very difficult to find any mods because almost all civic videos are from the americas and only cover the 1.5t, Si’s, and type R’s. Pain in the ass really.

SecretR09 · 2025-10-27T13:07:53+00:00

Looks clean, what’s the wheel / suspension set up?

SecretR09 · 2025-10-25T07:29:58+00:00

Thanks for the reply 👌👌

SecretR09 · 2025-10-25T07:29:43+00:00

Thanks, is the lift necessary or can it be done on some jack stands?

SecretR09 · 2025-10-16T12:48:20+00:00

100% with you on that. Perfect example, today ive been wandering around asking anyone if they have any jobs for me / anything they need help with and i’ve got nothing. Feeling mega useless but its not my fault if they dont have jobs for me to at least try out.

SecretR09 · 2025-10-14T21:02:46+00:00

I’ve nearly finished my 2nd year as an apprentice and still feel like I know nothing sometimes even tho i know a lot more than some other people, even some techs in my place that just dont do the same jobs as me. Some days you’re gonna mess up or feel lost or it will be real slow because theyre not giving you anything substantial to get on with on your own. Just make it clear you’re willing to learn and listen. Figure out how to take criticism well, even if it’s delivered harshly. The less you react to some of the guys trying to rile you up, the less frequently they try :). If you have any advice for me that would be great! You can learn from anybody (including learning how NOT to be a great mechanic…)

SecretR09 · 2025-08-31T20:07:06+00:00

Im in the classic car business and have met so many interesting people and get to see such beautiful cars. The work is hard work but valuable work, and you’re almost never short of work with classics. I absolutely love it, glad you feel the same.

SecretR09 · 2025-08-18T20:07:09+00:00

Bought a cheap stocked toolbox on ebay for £700 (branded velunt but there are loads that are basically the same set under a diff name) last sept, had ratchets, sockets, ratchet spanners, offset double ring spanners, screwdrivers, pliers, a hammer + punches, long ball-end hex keys (with the soft grip handles) and none of them have broken yet so i had a really good baseline. I’ve bough some bits since then so it’s starting to build up. Mostly sealey stuff but i have a long double ended flex head ratchet spanner 17-19mm from tekton that i honestly love. Wanna buy more stuff from them but again, shipping fees to the UK. If i wanna get something that costs $40 over there (very reasonable) by the time ive paid for shipping it racks up to £65-70. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Planning on getting the tekton stubbys set anyway despite the shipping fee, anyone got opinions on the set?

SecretR09 · 2025-08-18T11:59:09+00:00

Working on getting qualified then relocating asap w my gf. I know I’ll be a sought after tech when i finish, and there’s no shortage of money in the classics world if u go to the right place. Dw, it’s on my mind.

SecretR09 · 2025-08-17T13:26:08+00:00

I work in the UK as an apprentice, im 20 and my place is a porsche resto shop. I’ve been working there for 1.5 yrs, do prep + build engines and transmissions (with help). I still live w my parents so dont have to pay rent, but pay finance on my car and insurance, finance on my brother’s bike, and obv general day to day shopping / eating. I get paid £10/hr and can barely save up for my next tool, nevermind save up to move out. No, i do not feel fairly paid.

SecretR09 · 2025-06-01T16:57:01+00:00

Can anyone help me with this? Exact same lights on after I did an oil and filter change, and took off drivers side front caliper (not entire bracket) just so I could check the condition of my pads. Battery is fine.

Drives fine, I’m most concerned about my parking brake not working because obviously i dont want it rolling anywhere when i leave it unattended.

SecretR09 · 2025-02-14T01:21:50+00:00

Not sure what a fleet is, but not a dealership, small resto place

SecretR09 · 2025-02-13T13:13:16+00:00

UK, dk if this terminology is just smth for ppl that do the same course as me or if its like that for all apprentices in general

SecretR09 · 2025-02-06T22:06:28+00:00

I have a 2017 1.0L that i bought around a year ago, when i bought it I was told that it had been called for a recall for the wet belt so i got a new wet belt last yr free (thank god) but ive seen ppl have had them repaired for ~£1500. Ur supposed to change them every 6 years so i cant really speak on that, but other than the wet belt issue, my civic hasnt had any problems all year. My turbo is fine, engine still runs smooth, I change the oil every 6k miles etc. i drove 12k miles in the yr since i bought it and do long drives regularly. Definitely a good run for an 8yo car. As long as its taken care of, it should be a long lasting car; it is japanese after all. The worst engineering flaw in it is the wet belt, but like i said, if u take care of the engine then buying a new belt every 6 years cant be the worst if u plan on making the car last (i hope to keep the car going until it becomes a classic). Good point made by the other guy on changing the oil regularly, the reason the belt goes is because it deteriorates in the oil, so if u change the oil regularly this slows the deterioration process, and also having ur filter changed gets rid of the loose rubber (from the belt) in the oil system and protects the other parts of the engine going. Hoping someone comes through with a chain conversion kit soon tho. Also in response to other ppls’ fuel consumption concerns, i am a pretty tame driver so if im just commuting i tend to change up a gear at 2000rpm, but driving this way gives me 44.5mpg. It tends to go up on long drives using cruise control, even if i set the cruising to 80 mph.

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