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blueguy's CW Facelift DC5 -Return to Track Pg 33

Did you pay much more for the specially made harnesses from Willans, as thats what im getting over the next couple of months but want a different colour to what they have in stock?
 
TypeRiter said:
That is great work dude. I keep an eye on this thread often. I'm suprised to see a cage not being mentioned - forgotten, or not in the plans?

The J's Aero is nice; I prefer the facelift Mugen Lip kit more.

Here's a 2005 J's Racing DC5 (USDM RSX) It shows the J's kit (single vented fenders included).

I have more or less the same plans - different Japanese brands though. I have effectively covered the first stage of what I had planned; full Aero, exhaust, intake, wheels, coilovers, and a bit of dress up.

The next step will be to take each of those areas further - FEEL's header, Mugen Bonnet, KPro, JRSC or RBC set-up, LSD, Seats, harnesses, half cage, bracing, Mugen III steering wheel (also), BBK, amongst a host of other stuff..

Do you not find that patience and money get the better of you?

- If I have the money, I don't have the patience.
- When I have the patience, I don't have the money.

Joy.
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This may sound a little silly given certain parts - race brakes, race suspension etc, but I want to keep the interior in for now + it provides enough sound deadening for the stereo to be effective without having to result to uprated speakers etc etc.
I definitely haven't discounted a roll cage as a future option though. The theme is a track orientated car that's 'manageable' on road, a TGM road car as I've nicknamed it lol. The boot will be stripped though as the external reservoirs for the rear Nitrons will be mounted in there for easy access. I like the idea of having a complete interior, opening up the boot and seeing it stripped out with the Nitrons staring at you :)

I've seen that RSX many a time, it's lush. I'm such a J's whore that I think I know of every J's kitted DC5 outside of Japan lol. He has the 20mm fenders on so the theory on design change might hold true.

I'm a very patient person (unless it's at work), but I admit this has pre-occupied the mind a lot. I'm fortunate enough that the money is always there, I have a decent salary and accumulated savings I don't have to touch + minimal outgoings e.g. Corporate flats over the years has seen to that.

We definitely need to sort out a photo shoot when both cars are done, yours sounds like it will be a beast also :cool:

Wheels are not fitted as I want the suspension/brake kit and wheels to go on as a package. Due to not having the fenders, we're not 100% sure what sized spacers to use so they're on hold at the mo. We ordered the fenders when they were still 20mm so we're not sure what's coming.

Lottie said:
Did you pay much more for the specially made harnesses from Willans, as thats what im getting over the next couple of months but want a different colour to what they have in stock?
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Pm on it's way Lottie :)
 
Hi mate how's it going? Car looks like its coming together nicely mate, I can't wait for the next update!
 
Thanks Stuart.

Hey John, it's moving along but won't be at Japfest I'm afraid although I will be. I was down at Tom's on the Saturday just gone; car was on the ramps with the gearbox dropped for a CC clutch and final drive :)
 
JohnnyD said:
Oooh sounds tasty! Hows the final drive, what did you have fitted?
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Hey mate, the car's still at Tom's. Awaiting aero parts etc etc so it's residing there for the time being.

firthy22 said:
A lot of work gone into this will be interesting to see how it drives when finished :)
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Cheers, me neither! I'm hoping it will be all done for Japfest 2 or if not, at least Brands in August.

R555 said:
Do you mind me asking where you got the intake manifold polished?
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A metal polishers in Walthamstowe. It needs hand finishing for the intricate parts (£££s) but I'm content with how it is.
 
Works Bell goodies are in. Thank you Touge :smt041

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