mfnicks NHB EP3 CTR
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Good meeting you too buddy. 
Not bad timing at all.
Haha, I wasnt expecting it at all when I went for that blast. Got so used to how it feels it just completely blew me away with how much of difference it made. Loved the drive back (apart from the noise & vibration lol), took it easy though its going to take some getting used too. New, good front tyres have jumped up my to do list now though. My budget ones struggled before, theyre even worse now haha.
Hows the exhaust? It sounded good when you drove off
Not bad timing at all. Haha, I wasnt expecting it at all when I went for that blast. Got so used to how it feels it just completely blew me away with how much of difference it made. Loved the drive back (apart from the noise & vibration lol), took it easy though its going to take some getting used too. New, good front tyres have jumped up my to do list now though. My budget ones struggled before, theyre even worse now haha.
Hows the exhaust? It sounded good when you drove off
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Re: mfnicks NHB EP3 CTR - TDi North Visit Pg 6 - Mapped!
Yeah good, nothing to intrusive but you know its there. Was pretty normal on the motorway too, did come off early to have a little blast, turned off the radio, only to be stuck behind a damn slow volvo, doing 40 on a national speed limit road :banghead:
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Hows the exhaust? It sounded good when you drove off
Yeah good, nothing to intrusive but you know its there. Was pretty normal on the motorway too, did come off early to have a little blast, turned off the radio, only to be stuck behind a damn slow volvo, doing 40 on a national speed limit road :banghead:
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Hi Nick
It sounds like you had a cracking day up at TDI yesterday and you have got a cracking map there mate, just think you were hoping for anything over 230bhp haha I bet you didnt stop smiling on the way home
Its a shame about the small exhaust and manifold issues but I am sure you will get it sorted easily enough and it obviously hasnt effected the performance posting those numbers
Looking forward to seeing this at the TRO santapod meet in March buddy...
It sounds like you had a cracking day up at TDI yesterday and you have got a cracking map there mate, just think you were hoping for anything over 230bhp haha I bet you didnt stop smiling on the way home
Its a shame about the small exhaust and manifold issues but I am sure you will get it sorted easily enough and it obviously hasnt effected the performance posting those numbers
Looking forward to seeing this at the TRO santapod meet in March buddy...
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Hey Pete,
Thanks a lot mate. Yeah, im well happy with the numbers especially since I was only expecting 230 like you say. Didnt think Id even get that looking at other peoples builds. Be pointless if it didnt feel any different though, but thats definitely not the case. It feels almost completely different, the way it feels in vtec now is one of those genuine hair standing laugh inducing moments every time. Cant take full advantage with the roll bar & exhaust issues since it feels like its vibrating itself apart & about to break through the floor of the car when I lift off but those odd times where I have floored it are just amazing.
Cant wait to see what improvement it makes at Santa Pod
Thanks a lot mate. Yeah, im well happy with the numbers especially since I was only expecting 230 like you say. Didnt think Id even get that looking at other peoples builds. Be pointless if it didnt feel any different though, but thats definitely not the case. It feels almost completely different, the way it feels in vtec now is one of those genuine hair standing laugh inducing moments every time. Cant take full advantage with the roll bar & exhaust issues since it feels like its vibrating itself apart & about to break through the floor of the car when I lift off but those odd times where I have floored it are just amazing.
Cant wait to see what improvement it makes at Santa Pod
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Not done much lately, but just got a refurbed Cam Cover fitted by Bren from CTRO. Looks loads better.
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Can see how bad mine was.
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Very happy with it. Bit smelly after it got warmed up but thatll pass in time im sure :lol:
Found the middle left thread for the cover nut is knackered too. Don't suppose anyone knows the Honda part number for those threaded bolts do they? Its holding well enough but would rather sort it.
& yes, its a very dirty engine bay but im too worried about getting water somewhere I really don't want it to get by cleaning it. So it can stay dirty as far as im concerned.
Was going to put my Spoon Reservoir socks on too but think they must have stretched, they're far too big. Oh well.
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Can see how bad mine was.
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Very happy with it. Bit smelly after it got warmed up but thatll pass in time im sure :lol:
Found the middle left thread for the cover nut is knackered too. Don't suppose anyone knows the Honda part number for those threaded bolts do they? Its holding well enough but would rather sort it.
& yes, its a very dirty engine bay but im too worried about getting water somewhere I really don't want it to get by cleaning it. So it can stay dirty as far as im concerned.
Was going to put my Spoon Reservoir socks on too but think they must have stretched, they're far too big. Oh well.
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Well, since its dry and not too hot and ive got someone coming to take a look at it tomorrow thought id give her a good clean, wax and polish. 6 hours(!) later and im knackered. Taken some photos ready for putting her up for sale depending on how tomorrow goes and thought ive not put any recent pictures of the car in here. Might take some more scenic ones for the ad too.
Still need to clean the inside and the glass. Tomorrows jobs now methinks. Need some more tyre shine too.
Still need to clean the inside and the glass. Tomorrows jobs now methinks. Need some more tyre shine too.
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Cheers! Does have some pretty big paintwork problems though tbh that don't show on these pics. Taken close up ones of those areas for the ad though.
Getting a Impreza STi can't wait! Always wanted one and within next couple of months it should finally happen. Hoping to have got it before JAE. Probably a blob eye. But I do keep checking classic shape Type R's. Love the classic shape and much prefer 3 doors. But the higher insurance and more importantly the age are putting me off that model. Still tempted though :lol:
Getting a Impreza STi
can't wait! Always wanted one and within next couple of months it should finally happen. Hoping to have got it before JAE. Probably a blob eye. But I do keep checking classic shape Type R's. Love the classic shape and much prefer 3 doors. But the higher insurance and more importantly the age are putting me off that model. Still tempted though :lol:
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Haha sorry mate I read it as you meant an EK9
I always liked the classic Impreza shape, the back end looks awesome IMO. suppose it will be harder to find a nice, well maintained example though compared to the newer shapes where you have more choice.
You and Loxy will be adding some variety to the stand at JAE
I always liked the classic Impreza shape, the back end looks awesome IMO. suppose it will be harder to find a nice, well maintained example though compared to the newer shapes where you have more choice.
You and Loxy will be adding some variety to the stand at JAE
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Haha, it's ok mate, could easily be read like that. Especially on here. In fact, would make it more suitable for staying on this forum too if I did get one of the Type R's :lol:
I've got 6 lined up to look at now next week and weekend. 2 are classic Type R's - although ill need to ring my insurer about those first with them being JDM.
The other 4 are Blobeyes at various prices and mileage. 2 of those have PPP which I do want to save me trouble of buying another exhaust and map.
Right excited! Just need to make sure I go in buying with my head and don't let my heart take over.
I've got 6 lined up to look at now next week and weekend. 2 are classic Type R's - although ill need to ring my insurer about those first with them being JDM.
The other 4 are Blobeyes at various prices and mileage. 2 of those have PPP which I do want to save me trouble of buying another exhaust and map.
Right excited! Just need to make sure I go in buying with my head and don't let my heart take over.