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That strut brace is beautiful!
Nighthawk Black Integra Type R DC5
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So an update, yesterday I had a shiny Buddyclub P1 strut brace arrive at my front door 
After I had a bit of an inspection I was really happy! A bit of dirt but nothing I couldn't sort out
After fitting it I've stubbled across a minor hitch
And here's what it looked like before and after
EDIT: Time to start looking for an induction kit now I guess
anyone got a spare laying around?
'04 Nighthawk Black Integra Type R (DC5)
Instagram: kevinwynne1990
After I had a bit of an inspection I was really happy! A bit of dirt but nothing I couldn't sort out
After fitting it I've stubbled across a minor hitch
And here's what it looked like before and after
EDIT: Time to start looking for an induction kit now I guess
anyone got a spare laying around?'04 Nighthawk Black Integra Type R (DC5)
Instagram: kevinwynne1990
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So, not updated in a good few months as I've not really had much to update due having no money and changing jobs; any who, what have I brought to update,
Buddyclub Shortshifter, improved to driver feel but not be kept long term as I do want a K-Tuned one
While I had all the centre interior out I decided to replace the gear gator as mine original one had a fag burn
And fitted
Then I also got a Mugen gearknob and key fob cover
I then fitted the gearknob
Beginning of July I had a problem with getting out of reverse after dropping my missus off at work, so I remove all the trim again to realise that the guider for one of the shifter cables had given up
And my most recent purchase was a parcel shelf, didn't require a photo but I'll show them anyway
Buddyclub Shortshifter, improved to driver feel but not be kept long term as I do want a K-Tuned one
While I had all the centre interior out I decided to replace the gear gator as mine original one had a fag burn
And fitted
Then I also got a Mugen gearknob and key fob cover
I then fitted the gearknob
Beginning of July I had a problem with getting out of reverse after dropping my missus off at work, so I remove all the trim again to realise that the guider for one of the shifter cables had given up
And my most recent purchase was a parcel shelf, didn't require a photo but I'll show them anyway
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Cheer Simon, I promise to wash and give mine a good polish this year haha
You keeping yours fresh?
Very nice, saw the gaitor on FB, looks spot on!
The way the parcel shelves move up with the tailgate on DC5s still makes me smile, proper
I'm never buying a universal gaiter again! It was a right headache; but in all fairness now it's fitted it was worth it.
When I went to pick the parcel shelf up I looked at it and thought it wasn't big enough lol
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Yes mate trying to keep it fresh, can't keep the stone chips away though.
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Yes mate trying to keep it fresh, can't keep the stone chips away though.
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did you consider getting impact protection on the front?
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did you consider getting impact protection on the front?
I did look into it but for the whole car but it was many £'s, I have a few stone chips but not that many too be honest even have one on the door under the mirror???? Only done around 3.5k since the respray so it does keep it to a minimum.
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Another update, after buying my parcel shelf I had an idea that I've not seen done on the DC5 so I went for it and revealed at JAE at weekend...
**Warning pic heavy as I captured the progress**
So I undone and taken trimming off
Taken the plastic bits off around the edge, unpicked all the stitching and pin'd to some patten paper
Did some drawings and etc.
One pattern made for DC5 parcel shelf, also able to make more for anyone else interested in re-trimming theirs
The fabric I went for, some Japanese manga print and cut to pattern
I decided to get it sown to the original fabric as I wanted to keep it OEM looking inside
All done and put back together
And the big JAE reveal!!
All sowing done my amazing girlfriend and photos done by me
**Warning pic heavy as I captured the progress**
So I undone and taken trimming off
Taken the plastic bits off around the edge, unpicked all the stitching and pin'd to some patten paper
Did some drawings and etc.
One pattern made for DC5 parcel shelf, also able to make more for anyone else interested in re-trimming theirs
The fabric I went for, some Japanese manga print and cut to pattern
I decided to get it sown to the original fabric as I wanted to keep it OEM looking inside
All done and put back together
And the big JAE reveal!!
All sowing done my amazing girlfriend and photos done by me
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Looks absolutely brilliant in the flesh, smashing job mate. I've completely forgotten your girlfriends' name, but credit to her for some quality work. The pics make it look like you were hanging over her shoulder the entire time like an excited child. I don't blame you.
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Haha I was, she loved doing it as it was something different from her usual of sowing dresses for a living! She wants to take it apart again to tighten it up but I think she done a quality job in few hours she had to get it done.
Her names Jena
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Well it's been a while since I updated/brought anything for Keith due to having buying lots of parts for EJ9 track Lola.
This last few week has been a big spend from investing in new private reg. to lots of other goodies...
New Registration
M&M Honda oil cap
Then as many of you already know, someone stole my rear badge and scratched the paintwork!!
Cleaned up and luckily no bare metal was showing and the scratch is hidden by the new badge
Then a few more boxes arrived...
Over 4 Saturday morning at my uncles garage to get everything fitted
I think the hardest job out of the lot, the rear engine mount insert!! Granted I still have a standard manifold but jeeeeez, never again. How the hell some of you have done this job on the driveway on axel stands...
This is what it resorted to, to get the engine mount back in it frame!
Meisters and rear camber arms on so it was off to a mates garage at MG Auto Motorsports to have alignment sorted of which he made me do in the end haha
Ended up liking the look and handling of;
Front camber: -1.5
Front toe: 0
Rear camber: -1
Rear toe: 1.8 total toe in
That's it for now, all that's left to do is the front engine mount, SHG rack slider and Spoon Sports wing mirrors. Not sure if these will be done by Japfest but I'm going to give it a go.
This last few week has been a big spend from investing in new private reg. to lots of other goodies...
New Registration
M&M Honda oil cap
Then as many of you already know, someone stole my rear badge and scratched the paintwork!!
Cleaned up and luckily no bare metal was showing and the scratch is hidden by the new badge
Then a few more boxes arrived...
Over 4 Saturday morning at my uncles garage to get everything fitted
I think the hardest job out of the lot, the rear engine mount insert!! Granted I still have a standard manifold but jeeeeez, never again. How the hell some of you have done this job on the driveway on axel stands...
This is what it resorted to, to get the engine mount back in it frame!
Meisters and rear camber arms on so it was off to a mates garage at MG Auto Motorsports to have alignment sorted of which he made me do in the end haha
Ended up liking the look and handling of;
Front camber: -1.5
Front toe: 0
Rear camber: -1
Rear toe: 1.8 total toe in
That's it for now, all that's left to do is the front engine mount, SHG rack slider and Spoon Sports wing mirrors. Not sure if these will be done by Japfest but I'm going to give it a go.
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Latest update that's happened over the last 2 weeks; first up was the return to a Skunk2 weighted gearknob.
Replaced all my disc and pads all round with Dixcel FP front disc and OEM on the rear with Dixcel ES pads all round.
Next up which happened on Sunday gone was a wheel swop with another DC5 owner, not sure if he's on here or not; either a nice set of bronze Rota Grids which I love the colour combo!
Then yesterday the mod I've been waiting for far too long; owned my PasswordJDM induction chamber since Japfest Silverstone. After looking around for a battery relocation kit and seeing some of the prices, I decided to give my mate the job of making the battery holder and bracket to move the battery lower down in the engine bay next to the gearbox.
Let's just say I am well over the moon with the outcome and think my mate done a brilliant job!
While I had access I decided to do the gearbox mount insert too.
Back to the battery relocation;
And now the final view, plus photo taken outside my mates unit
Replaced all my disc and pads all round with Dixcel FP front disc and OEM on the rear with Dixcel ES pads all round.
Next up which happened on Sunday gone was a wheel swop with another DC5 owner, not sure if he's on here or not; either a nice set of bronze Rota Grids which I love the colour combo!
Then yesterday the mod I've been waiting for far too long; owned my PasswordJDM induction chamber since Japfest Silverstone. After looking around for a battery relocation kit and seeing some of the prices, I decided to give my mate the job of making the battery holder and bracket to move the battery lower down in the engine bay next to the gearbox.
Let's just say I am well over the moon with the outcome and think my mate done a brilliant job!
While I had access I decided to do the gearbox mount insert too.
Back to the battery relocation;
And now the final view, plus photo taken outside my mates unit
