MTS Garage Racebase EK9
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Coilovers assembled with the standard pre-load, I'll set the height once they're fitted.
The underseal was starting to flake in places so while taking the suspension out I applied some more.
I took the backbox and strut off, loosened the camber arms, cleaned and masked off areas where I didn't want to paint.
This was after the first coat, I'll give it another coat and repeat on the other side.
More updates tomorrow!
The underseal was starting to flake in places so while taking the suspension out I applied some more.
I took the backbox and strut off, loosened the camber arms, cleaned and masked off areas where I didn't want to paint.
This was after the first coat, I'll give it another coat and repeat on the other side.
More updates tomorrow!
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Wow, this car is absurdly clean. Looking forward to seeing what you make of it!
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Thanks.
While I was waiting for the underseal to dry I fitted the front coilovers.
I had a guess at the height to set them at and it came out pretty level. I've fixed it this height until I find some wheels.
Once it was back together I parked it on the drive and had a flashback.
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The gearbox oil hadn't been changed for a while so this afternoon I put in some fresh MTF.
Before I could get to anything, the undertray the last owner made had to be taken off.
It was an absolute pig to get off and ended up having to take the manifold off as it was bolted to the brace at the back of the block.
So I changed the oil taking out the VSS.
While that was draining I made some adjustments to the undertray, now I can change the engine and gearbox oil without having to take it off.
Before I could get to anything, the undertray the last owner made had to be taken off.
It was an absolute pig to get off and ended up having to take the manifold off as it was bolted to the brace at the back of the block.
So I changed the oil taking out the VSS.
While that was draining I made some adjustments to the undertray, now I can change the engine and gearbox oil without having to take it off.
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very nice mate they will look minted.
Cheers.
Only genuine parts for my baby.
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I started having trouble with the Civic not cranking when it had been sitting for a few days.
The alternator was charging OK and I couldn't find anything causing the battery to drain so I ordered a new Odyssey PC680 and some cable for new earths.
Fitted in the original place, I may move it into the car later but the bay isn't tight so for now it's staying there.
No problems since!
The alternator was charging OK and I couldn't find anything causing the battery to drain so I ordered a new Odyssey PC680 and some cable for new earths.
Fitted in the original place, I may move it into the car later but the bay isn't tight so for now it's staying there.
No problems since!
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Waiting for parts meant boredom modifications, so out came the interior.
Some of the alarm wires were hidden loose behind the plastics so they have been tided up.
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Picked up a set of Federal 595 RS-R the weekend, I had a pair of Bridgestone RE002 spare but the Federal's are specified trackday tyre so went for them instead.
Even though it has no PS or Air Con it had the larger crank pulley so I picked up a N1 pulley and slightly smaller belt.
I set about fitting it today. The crank pulley holding tool and scaffold pole saved me hassle getting the bolt off.
Old pulley and belt off, ready for the new one.
All back together.
Even though it has no PS or Air Con it had the larger crank pulley so I picked up a N1 pulley and slightly smaller belt.
I set about fitting it today. The crank pulley holding tool and scaffold pole saved me hassle getting the bolt off.
Old pulley and belt off, ready for the new one.
All back together.
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Headed down to Mimms Honda Day this weekend, had a great time and looking forward to Japfest next month.
I met up with a few guys on the way and Sean took a few convoy pictures.
These arrived Monday, take a guess what's inside..
They're finally here, I'll get the tyres mounted the weekend.
I met up with a few guys on the way and Sean took a few convoy pictures.
These arrived Monday, take a guess what's inside..
They're finally here, I'll get the tyres mounted the weekend.
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Got the camera out after work this morning.
Soo happy with how it's looking now!
Although you can see in the last picture that the tyres are catching the rear arches so I haven't been able to drive it hard yet.
I've ordered an arch roller and they should be sorted before Japfest hopefully!
Soo happy with how it's looking now!
Although you can see in the last picture that the tyres are catching the rear arches so I haven't been able to drive it hard yet.
I've ordered an arch roller and they should be sorted before Japfest hopefully!
Scousefella
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Looking great with the wheels on, works a treat. 8)