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Some further progress today...
Got the car out https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...379b3781a.jpeg Swapped the centre caps to STI ones https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...3e12a52ef.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...eb59a2773.jpeg And tidied up the rear disc that had started to rust... Still have the pax side to do :( https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...188c7b60c.jpeg |
Looking good :)
I'm loving the AD08R's on my JDM hatch (18") I have them on the Type R too (17") and was concerned in 18" with the super stiff sidewall the ride would be harsh... which it isn't :) Great tyres, great car |
Originally Posted by bonesetter
(Post 12018244)
Looking good :)
I'm loving the AD08R's on my JDM hatch (18") I have them on the Type R too (17") and was concerned in 18" with the super stiff sidewall the ride would be harsh... which it isn't :) Great tyres, great car |
Great thread, thank you! Was there a noticeable difference between the Michelin ss and the yokos?
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Originally Posted by hedgecutter
(Post 12018254)
Great thread, thank you! Was there a noticeable difference between the Michelin ss and the yokos?
The AD08R’s perform much better on track, handle the heat better and have a stiffer side wall. This comes at the cost of some compliance but I happily use them as an all round tyre like many others. :thumb: |
Thanks; AD08R'S sound much more like the Potenza re070s that the spec C hatch was built on. Unfortunately 245 40 18's are only available in Japan, so I will have to get wearing the Michelins out!
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Originally Posted by hedgecutter
(Post 12018261)
Thanks; AD08R'S sound much more like the Potenza re070s that the spec C hatch was built on. Unfortunately 245 40 18's are only available in Japan, so I will have to get wearing the Michelins out!
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Cleaned up the pax side rear disc
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...a1b611361.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...047427262.jpeg Pretty happy with how they look now https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...d572b178d.jpeg I’m contemplating doing the ‘free caster mod’ if anyone’s done it I’d be keen to hear your thoughts :thumb: |
One thing I’ve always wanted to do to the car is change the steering wheel...
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...d3c555a26.jpeg After much deliberation... Damd or retrim the OE wheel :wonder: I decided to have the OE wheel retrimmed by Royal Steering Wheels. Really happy with the result, very high quality. I went with black alcantara with black stitching. Easy to swap too.. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...e5b6c5b0a.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...a0126257f.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...9431b1b21.jpeg Cars just about there now, a few bits to tidy up then off to RCM for a service. |
Another picture of the new steering wheel... :D
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...82ca9ee1c.jpeg Free caster mod... :wonder: |
Full Spec of the car to date: https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...1930768fd.jpeg STI front lip spoiler & skirt STI black interior trim kit STI panel filter STI lower arm bar STI pillow ball lateral links STI pillow ball trailing arms STI bracket & link set STI 21mm front anti roll bar STI 21mm rear anti roll bar STI Grp N engine mounts STI Grp N pitching stopper STI Grp N gearbox mount STI Grp N cross member bushes STI Grp N diff support bushes STI Grp N diff mount assy STI Grp N exhaust mounts STI Grp N rear top mounts Whiteline Com C front top mounts Bilstein B14 coilovers Cusco rear hub pillow ball bushes RCM wishbone pillow ball bushes RCM catch can RCM Grp N baffled sump Milltek exhaust system Zircotec ceramic coating Odyssey PC925 battery Retrimmed OE steering wheel CAE ultra shifter Schroth Profi II-FE ASM harness Recaro Pole Position ABE seats Recaro side mounts Recaro sliders Planted seat bases AP Racing 6 pot front brake kit AP Racing 4 pot rear brake kit AP Racing brake pads Goodridge brake hoses Speedline Turini wheels Yokohama AD08R tyres |
Nice spec - that must drive very nicely
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Just need a Litchfield turbo now... ;)
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Great car ! Perfect mods |
This is really nice! Do you feel a difference on track with removal of the rear spoiler? I quite like that look.
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Originally Posted by NotFromSomerset
(Post 12020399)
Just need a Litchfield turbo now... ;)
Have you experience of any of them? (400 or 420?) |
Originally Posted by Kev_STI
(Post 12020531)
This is really nice! Do you feel a difference on track with removal of the rear spoiler? I quite like that look.
I’ve not had it on track since removing the spoiler but my blob type uk survived a fair few laps of the ring spoilerless so hopefully it’ll be fine. |
Originally Posted by -Nic-
(Post 12020551)
I wouldn’t disagree with you :thumb: Have you experience of any of them? (400 or 420?) |
Originally Posted by NotFromSomerset
(Post 12020557)
Yes I have a ceramic coated LM400 with RCM equal length headers and RCM parallel fueling. Mildly mapped atm to about 360bhp. A little bit more lag than the VF but so much more power and torque consistently through the full rev range. I'm hoping to cut some lag with a 20% meth mix and see where I can push the power on a standard top mount, maybe 420ish? :top:
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Originally Posted by -Nic-
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Is this on a spec c and is it the billet version ? Why did you only have it mapped to 360bhp ? |
Nice car in every way, credit to you Nic.
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https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...f084a1efbd.jpg |
i think it looks great with the rear spoiler delete too!
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changing the mounts to the STI Grp N ones, have you noticed any difference at all? Any more vibration etc?
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Originally Posted by Bius
(Post 12025379)
Only a little question: how did you passed the safety belt (the floor part) pass through the seat? I've tryed but the only way to do I think is to bent over o bass it on the side. Look at my photo
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Originally Posted by nozzavtr
(Post 12025505)
changing the mounts to the STI Grp N ones, have you noticed any difference at all? Any more vibration etc?
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Originally Posted by -Nic-
(Post 12025644)
I used a different (flexible) seat belt clip, as seen here: https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...12ed9732b.jpeg |
From which car came from? I've tried one but didn't fit!
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Originally Posted by -Nic-
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The short answer is yes, there is more vibration but the whole of the drivetrain on my car has Grp N bushes. The pay off is much less slop in the drivetrain :thumb: |
Looking great! Just needs more power now as its been highlighted above. I am looking to sell my LM400 soon to go for an MD321V TS at some point so that could be an option there for you? The car has been running 400/400 for quite some time now and is really responsive and to be honest I'm probably silly going for a larger turbo. Regardless, if you are looking into turbos I think something along the lines of a 400 bhp turbo are going to be the best should you want to keep in with OE driveability, reliability and relatively fast spooling characteristic the JDM cars have.
The steering wheel looks great too, freshens up the interior quite a bit! |
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