VTEC Direct DC5 build up thread..

[Bazza]

We did have our DC5 advertised but after a lot of soul searching and talks with the girlfriend (it is her car after all!) we have decided to keep it and make it into something pretty special

I have a lot of OEM and current parts advertised here: http://www.type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=50960

Spec we have planned:

Engine/Cooling/Exhaust:
J's Racing 66mm throttle body - installed
ARC Intake kit and elbow - on its way
Tracy Sports TS-05 ECU - ordered
Maxim Works Exhaust Manifold - ordered
Kakimoto Regu06R exhaust system (titanium tip) - ordered
Mugen Low Temp Thermostat - ordered
Mugen Fan Switch - ordered
Mugen Rad Cap - installed
Mugen Oil Cap - installed
Feel's Radiator

Interior:
Bride Brix II Half Leather seats - installed
Bride Mo Rails - installed
Takata 4 point harnesses x 2 - ordered
Takata Gel Pads x 4 - ordered
Backyard Special Harness brackets x 4 - ordered
Mugen Assist Meters
Mugen Steering Wheel - ordered
Works Bell Rapfix II Quick Release Hub + Short Boss - ordered

Exterior:
Varis Carbon Bonnet - ordered
Craft Square Carbon Mirrors - ordered
Ings Front Lip - ordered

Brakes:
Project Mu 4pot caliper kit (2 piece rotors) - installed
Endless grooved rear rotors
Project Mu Type NR rear pads - installed
Project Mu G-Four fluid

Suspension/Chassis:
Tanabe Sustec Pro 5 suspension with TEAS system - installed
JIC Magic Front Strut Brace - ordered
JIC Magic Rear Strut Brace - ordered
Feel's Circuit Bar - ordered
Carbing Rear Tie Bar - ordered

Update - 28/04/08

 

[LeeH]

Nice, where are you buying all the bits from?

 

[Bazza]

Nice, where are you buying all the bits from?

Ebay

 

[Evl]

Go for it Bazza, make it a beast!

 

[dotty]

Nice one Bazza, I could have been the donor car

 

[CunniBlingus]

Any pics??

 

[dotty]

Any of the bits arrived yet Bazza?

 

[Bazza]

OEM seats are gone..

Bride rails are in place but waiting for the seats to arrive..

Kakimoto Regu06R arrives today
Project Mu 4 pots + rotors etc are due in 10/04
Feel's bonnet due in 18/04

 

[adz]

Lol, seriously tho, it looks like an awesome build up mate Your DC2 was hardcore enough but this looks in a different league.
Ill have to have a poke around it when I come up for Lemans Shotgun a drive!!!

 

[Bazza]

some pics of the Mu brakes + Bride seats.. All arrived on Friday..

Hopefully finishing off the installation this afternoon/tonight.. Also fitting the Tanabe suspension /TEAS system.

 

[Bazza]

Bride seats

 

[j30l]

them brakes are very sexy.

 

[Bazza]

them brakes are very sexy.

Fitment was straight forward - fitting kit is easy and well engineered. No fouling the heat shield etc. Just simple bolt on application.

 

[adz]

Love the seats man! They really are sexual! So are the brakes tho! Mu

 

[Suits]

Oh my God, look at those seats.... :smt005