M2RTXbugeye
05 September 2013, 05:00 PM
#486
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
05 September 2013, 05:03 PM
#488
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
05 September 2013, 08:14 PM
#490
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
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
06 September 2013, 06:21 PM
#492
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
09 September 2013, 05:19 PM
#493
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
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
09 September 2013, 08:50 PM
#496
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
09 September 2013, 09:01 PM
#498
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
Martin
09 September 2013, 09:08 PM
#502
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?
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?
09 September 2013, 09:15 PM
#503
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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?
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?
09 September 2013, 09:25 PM
#504
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?
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?
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
Martin
09 September 2013, 09:43 PM
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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
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
10 September 2013, 12:06 AM
#508
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
Martin
10 September 2013, 03:44 AM
#509
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
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
10 September 2013, 09:55 AM
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