Been a long time since I've updated this! Been plenty of changes since then, not all for the best. Here's a run down since last update.
Had a go at DIY CTR headlights and was pretty happy with the results in the end
Then began to address the bay. This consisted of fitting a D16ZC intake manifold to replace the restrictive D14 manifold. Polished it up and sprayed the fuel rail etc before fitting. Also had a go at spraying my valve cover. Came out ok but will need to be done again as there are runs in the paint in places but was a first attempt in a rush so not the worst. Fitted a DC1 airbox while I was doing the swap but the fitment isn't great. Will end up changing this in the coming months. Have fitted a 4-2-1 since also, but no pictures as of yet.
I also sprayed up the CTR rep grille to a better match, not perfect but much better than black.
After changing tyres from 195/55 to 195/45 I wasn't satisfied with the level of drop from the springs now, the arch gap was way too big. I kept my eye on the used market and picked up a set of Daiyama coilovers in excellent condition for a great price. Fitted them and cleaned the car up good and robbed my sisters Canon to snap a few shots. The front is now slightly lower and the rear camber has been neutralised so it's sitting much more as I wanted it to. This bit is about to get pic heavy!
Unfortunately since then the front lip has had loads of paint ripped off while I was adjusting to the new ride height...The front end is much in need of a respray anyway so I'll address that soon. One of the fogs is cracked and the other has a worn seal and is badly rusted so undecided on whether to pick up a new bumper and go without fogs or buy a new set of yellows...will decide on that over the next while.
Plans for this year all going well are:
- Spoon mirrors and spoiler
- Fit my DC1 seats that I have in the shed and maybe buy a Bride Low Max fixed back replica
- Fit my 2.5" straight pipe exhaust system modified from an EK9 system and get that hooked up to the twin loop, which needs a serious tidying. Need new gaskets and 2.5" axle back pipe to complete the system
- Hopefully clear up a lot of the body work niggles that are annoying me
- HID kit and wire up city lights and JDM style tails
- Ideally want to do a D15B swap with an S20 LSD box and stage 1 clutch
- If I can get hold of one for reasonable money, a USDM/JDM SiR grille and rear recess
Comments and criticism welcome. A long way to go with this yet so looking forward to the year coming
Roads are a disaster out this side anyways so it's probably just as well I haven't slammed it! I'd be flying through oil pans...
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