Frayz the splitter is a ht autos item which is bolted on so will be coming off

Martin

 

Very nice mate will really set the front end off

 

Hi buddy long time no speak waiting for the mrs to come home so I can make a start lol.

Frayz how hard is it to change over the bumper? Is it a couple of hours work

Martin

 

another great mod, very nice bumper.

m44ggy sorted me out some xxrs identical to yours

 

Bumper is no trouble at all.
Grille out, grille sides, lights, lower front wheel arch liners. Bumper clips.

 

Top one Dan great set of wheels want to get mine off before the winter so they don't get ruined

You maybe able to help Dan is taking the bumper off a simple job? I know I have to remove the lights and grill after that is it all clipped in

Martin

 

Frayz your a star going to have a crack now

Martin

 

yes its simple as frayz said, grill and lights out and you will see the clips and pull arch liner out and you will see the others.

I can change a bug bumper in ten minutes now thanks to emmas driving technique.

it really is a simple job, if you do a search on the net im sure there will be a guide somewhere.

 

thanks mate will show once fitted

Martin

 

Ok so went about taking everything apart then the rain came managed to get everything back together in time though. Ha the grill the lights out, took the bumper clips off and moved both arch liners back am I right in thinking there's one clip to take off behind the bumper on the wing side? Also I think ill need to take the fog lights and there brackets off too anyone shed any light on this for me before I snap something

Going to have another go at this after work tomorrow

Martin

 

I quite like the HTA splitters on the prodrive bumpers, I think it finishes it off

 

Too tired after work to have another go fitting so will have to wait till weekend. I'm going to fit it Jon as it is then take it off to see if I prefer with out thought if I don't like it I can sell it on to use the money towards some new horns

Bought a aps caik of tyron aswell and contemplating a brand new fmic off the Aztec GB

Martin

 

Ok so the prodrive bumpers gone on now didt realise the PRODRIVE decal has been put on then lacquered over will have to wait and have the bumper re painted taking that off.

Fits very nice and to be fair it's in great condition aswell. Next job is to re place the pink badge with an oe badge. I took the hta splitter off too to give it more of a fresh look.

Bonnet number plate vinyls going on tomorrow too until I decide how I'm going to for the front plate





Martin

 

OE badges and stick on registrations?

Whatever next? gold Turinis? Hahaha.

Looks much better IMO Mart

 

You should feel honoured Frayz, copying is the greatest form of flattery

Looks great Mart

 

Cheers Frayz what can I say your my inspiration

Just trying to keep myself interested in the car, like the look of yours (we both have great taste) but then again ill end up changing it again I think

Splitterless? Hmm

Martin

 

Keeping the JDM grille Mart or going Prodrive too?

 

Think I'm sticking with the jdm 1 piece Frayz. Just need to change the badge to oe. What's you thoughts on engines Frayz? Shall I drop in a sti8 motor or go forged/stroker? Not clued up on engines but I know I can't reach my target of 450hp without a change in engine

Martin

 

Cheers Jon, asked Frayz but wouldt mind some of your thoughts on engines too please

Martin

 

You could always experiment with a gloss black sticker attached fully over the Prodrive decal, if it does not cover to good go for it and sand the decal off then stick a sheet of black decal material over it as a short to mid term fix.

 

Yes mate, I reckon you do need one

 

Depends what you want mate. If she's just a road car and of 450 power level id say 2.5.
An STI transplant could be good but you would need additional wiring and ecu for the avcs. However you may do all that and still not know the history of the motor.

Are you on a 6 speed now?

Are you planning to swap to a standalone ecu?

What are your targets?

 

Look at Budgies for a good example of a 2.5 when it's well built - turbo in the factory position and the displacement gives you that extra low down torque. If you're starting with a fresh engine may also be worth considering a twin scroll for low down pull on a road car

 

Good shout mate, ill have a black one made up to go over the white until I get it sorted
Want to get to 450 mate, have the chance to get a sti8 engine, 750 injectors, md321t billet, fmic, change ecu to Sti to run the avcs all for 3-3.5k mapped too.

Yes on a jdm 6speed already, cars only ever going to be fast run fun but want the low down torque but more top end

Don't want to go spending thousands though John, want to up the power a little at a time but unsure on all the stroker kits etc etc

Martin

 

I really like this , now you got me thinking , shall i do the conversion myself ...mhhhmmm..

 

Looking very nice mate bumper has completely transformed the front end

 

If you're looking at stroker kits they'll set you back a couple grand plus the build costs, a decent 2.5 will be a similar figure but better for low down torque - twin scroll was just an idea but in reality not much different in price to a single scroll if you buy the right base engine

 

Get it done fella

Cheers Craig

Hearing the trouble the 2.5's have Jon scares me a bit lol. May opt for the the sti8 engine to begin with then take it from there. They're suppose to be good for mid 400 which is what I want for now.

Martin

 

Hi Martin

Personally I would go with 2.1L,its awesome engine if its build right,yes cost can be the issue if you are comparing to the used STI8 engine,but do you know how has been treated etc.

With MD321T 2.1L is great choice and can only recommend,we have run 2.1L and must admit we are loved 2.1



Jura

 

Out of the box I too would be worried about a 2.5, but if you going to do it properly you can sort out the weak links in the build and the engine will be strong enough for more than what you want. If you're going down the stroker route anyway it makes sense - it is certainly the way I would go