shakman87
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« Reply #30 on: November 12, 2008, 10:19:32 AM » |
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are they 16s on your car? if they are, you should defo look at getting some 17s. those 16s sit to far into the car and dont line up with the body very well. i think its the ET measurement on them is too low/high?
i suppose u can get some spacers but, getting 17s would get u a better result.
what springs have u got on the car at the moment?
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JimmyH^_^
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« Reply #31 on: November 12, 2008, 11:44:12 AM » |
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Alright Shak man? Aye they are 16" Type R Replicas..I have Interalloy Sports Springs..both are listed in the list on page2 like hehe
Whats the ET meAsurement like? Will some spacer at the back help tho? thought they only widen them? Will different sized tyres help? I have 205/50/16 on my Lassa's at th the mo..At the back is lower than the front, the Mugen front skirt gives a slight effect that its the same height..not sure..
Nah I wont be getton anymore alloys man..these will get refurbed soon tho..
I think I've done quite well considerin mines jus a basic SE car unlike most ppl on ere who have Sport's..
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shakman87
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« Reply #32 on: November 12, 2008, 02:05:25 PM » |
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mate, you've done brilliantly! dont get me wrong. i would suggest trying to figure out a way to bring the wheel out a bit, as at the back especially, it looks like they're too small for the car. spacers would be good if it doesn't put strain on the axles.
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JimmyH^_^
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« Reply #33 on: November 16, 2008, 11:19:51 PM » |
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Hey thanx Shak man..urs isnt lookin 2 bad either hehe D'ya know where I can get some spacers for the rear to help? Anyways I bought these alloys especially..at least I think they look better than me standard 15's.. old pic without reps  old pic without reps  oh yeh finally got me OBX manifold fitted..  |
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« Reply #34 on: November 17, 2008, 01:41:11 PM » |
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What was your OBX manifold like? I fitted my new one last week, but had to do a ton of work to it first to make it flow better...
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« Reply #35 on: November 17, 2008, 06:41:21 PM » |
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Alright? Aye mine was a li'l suspect at where the downpipe joins but I jus got the garage to nip them together..but I'm not bothered as it seems more power especially goin up hills on the A1 back home hehe over 100 much easier now  mine was a used part tho unlike ur new 1..but is still good..good fit..but it didnt change the sound much tho..did urs? but mines on its oem downpipe n facelift backbox.. |
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Remould
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« Reply #36 on: November 18, 2008, 10:58:23 AM » |
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Mine made quite a difference to the sound, i'd say it's about 20% louder and it sounds much more sporty. I have a straight thru cat-back system, so maybe that's why it sounds louder?... I don't know how much difference it made on it's own as i had it heat wrapped and had my lightweight flywheel fitted at the same time. The engine feels more powerful in the upper rev range and it accelerates more freely up to 110 mph (not on public roads FYI  ). Can't wait to get my sports cat ordered and have the remap done. It will feel a load better! hehe  |
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« Reply #37 on: November 18, 2008, 10:55:18 PM » |
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*lol* yes I can definately feel more power n gets over 100 quicker hehe will heat wrappin it help?
Yeh thats probably why urs sounds so different as u have a full exhaust system..
maybe get an induction kit so that its sounds different? do u have 1?
so the sports cat will make it legal(pass mot) as appose to de cat?
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« Reply #38 on: November 19, 2008, 08:25:24 AM » |
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Hey there, Have to say you have an nice project on your hands- def a good step in going for the white EP! Make a real JDM replica! Really like what you have done to it! Looks awesome! My thoughts would be: 5 stud hub, Brembo kit in red CTR alloys sprayed white Red Recarro sport lines seats Red JDM CTR mats Red carpet from premier edition Turbo.... We should set up a group fund to get you the money!!!  Best Dan |
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Remould
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« Reply #39 on: November 19, 2008, 10:13:22 AM » |
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*lol* yes I can definately feel more power n gets over 100 quicker hehe will heat wrappin it help?
Yeh thats probably why urs sounds so different as u have a full exhaust system..
maybe get an induction kit so that its sounds different? do u have 1?
so the sports cat will make it legal(pass mot) as appose to de cat?
Yeah, the heat wrapping helps by keeping it cooler under the bonnet and the gas hotter so it flows faster/better. I have a K&N Typhoon Short Ram on mine, that's also fairly loud on wide open throttle (can't hear it over the exhaust though, lol) The car would run fine with a de-cat (and CEL Fix) but it would never pass an MOT, that's why a sports cat is the best option as far as i'm concerned, it saves swapping it over when you have your MOT. |
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« Reply #40 on: November 20, 2008, 10:26:45 PM » |
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Hey there, Have to say you have an nice project on your hands- def a good step in going for the white EP! Make a real JDM replica! Really like what you have done to it! Looks awesome! My thoughts would be: 5 stud hub, Brembo kit in red CTR alloys sprayed white Red Recarro sport lines seats Red JDM CTR mats Red carpet from premier edition Turbo.... We should set up a group fund to get you the money!!! Best Dan *lol* cheers dan.. I've had it ages since nearly the start of this site..I havent done that much 2 it compared 2 others..but not many in White! there must be more of em..like Halfloaf..but he's busy turboin his hehe but I dont think I'll go into that much like..its gettin on a bit  Hm..how bout gettin some 5 stud hubs 4 the back as its a li'l lower than the front..so it means I'll have 17's on back n 16's on front..is that possible? or I could jus get some spacer like Shak says..but I dunno where n what kind like..do u's know where I can get some spacer 4 the back? (4stud) *lol* yes I can definately feel more power n gets over 100 quicker hehe will heat wrappin it help?
Yeh thats probably why urs sounds so different as u have a full exhaust system..
maybe get an induction kit so that its sounds different? do u have 1?
so the sports cat will make it legal(pass mot) as appose to de cat?
Yeah, the heat wrapping helps by keeping it cooler under the bonnet and the gas hotter so it flows faster/better. I have a K&N Typhoon Short Ram on mine, that's also fairly loud on wide open throttle (can't hear it over the exhaust though, lol) The car would run fine with a de-cat (and CEL Fix) but it would never pass an MOT, that's why a sports cat is the best option as far as i'm concerned, it saves swapping it over when you have your MOT. Remould..that means gettin the manifold off again 2 wrap it? couldnt I jus put a new heatshield(I knacked the original 1 as 1 of the bolts were killed) considerin gettin a custom air feed..removin the resonator but not sure when yet..anyways its still lookin class hehe |
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« Reply #41 on: November 22, 2008, 11:10:39 PM » |
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Erm, yeah the best way to get 5 stud is to get some off a scrapped EP2. There are loads about now as they are pretty much valueless (well mine is anyway!) The guys in the US do it all the time as even there better models have 4 studs! I wouldn't try spacers personally as I hear horror stories about them! Anyone else tried them?
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« Reply #42 on: November 22, 2008, 11:31:41 PM » |
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would it be wierd as the fronts would be still 4 stud replicas? ok thanx man..I'll need 2 go 2 some scrappy's as I havent been 4 ages Anyways cant be doin that much at the mo as I need 2 find a job 1st *lol* |
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shakman87
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« Reply #43 on: November 23, 2008, 01:20:18 AM » |
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yeah if u can dude, replacing for 5 stud hubs would be miles better than getting spacers! absolutely do that, then u can get the 17s and put them on all round. would look nicer than Lisa Snowdon in a thong |
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« Reply #44 on: January 29, 2009, 11:59:43 PM » |
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Just a few pics I took earlier on today..I think it looked good n thought I'd share..havent done anythin else to it like since last time tho..      hm..had a bash at cleanin me engine bay *lol* oh n me front aero wiper blades..  Updated Mod List.. Colour coded rear grab handle, Front and Rear Red H's, Type R Side Skirts, Type R Side Indicators, VTEC Sticker on rear, Ring Enigma Indicator Bulbs all round, PIAA Side Light Bulbs, Xenon Headlight Bulbs, White Reverse Bulbs, Facelift Rear Light Clusters, Facelift Exhaust Backbox, Side Window Wind Deflectors, K&N Panel Filter, NGK Iridium Spark Plugs, Castrol Edge 0W-30, Type R CD Player, Facelift Air Vent Adjusters, Type R Rear Skirt, Interalloy Sports Springs, Type R Rear Strut Brace, Blue Interior Bulbs, Rockford Fosgate 6x9’s on Parcel Shelf, Facelift Gear Knob and Surround, Red H on Steering Wheel , Type R kick plates, Mugen Rear Spoiler Mugen Front Skirt Type R Replica Alloys Lassa Impetus 2 Tyres OBX Sports Racing Manifold Aero Wipers Coming Soon Front Strut Brace Front Speakers Front Brake Discs and Pads Side Rear Window Tints Alloy Refurb and Paint |
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