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Old 04 May 2013, 06:39 PM
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Default Spec C to Type R

As title im putting the running gear from a 2009 jdm sti spec c into my much loved v5 Type R. I was first owner from Japan and have owned the car for nearly 5 years. Since then have done a few mods here and there but now its due a little something different.
All work is being carried out by Nik at www.carandcustomgarage.co.uk
Undoubtably a perfectionist, fully understood what i was aiming to achieve and im amazed at the quality of worked achieved.
Items i have for conversion so far

2009 jdm sti spec c motor with 21km
2009 jdm sti dccd 6 speed gearbox
Tein circuit masters
Carbon fibre brides with takata harnesses
Sti 8 jdm brembo calipers all round
Type ra roof vent
Narrow body 22b front bumper
This is what the car looked like before i decided to put it into storage while i saved and found some parts

Brides ;-)

JDM spec C 21km

JDM 6 speed

Arriving at car and custom garage ready for conversion

Engine bay stripped battery tray removed and roof vent fitted

Almost ready for paint.
Any feedback greatly appreciated good or bad
And dont forget to check out www.carandcustomgarage.co.uk
Old 04 May 2013, 06:45 PM
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oooooo, in white would be perfect!!

should be a cracker when done!!
Old 04 May 2013, 06:57 PM
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Looks like an awesome project. I'd be interested in how much it weighs after it's finished.
Old 04 May 2013, 07:01 PM
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Nice project my wife is doing something similar with her subaru.Subscribed.SJ.
Old 04 May 2013, 07:05 PM
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2009 jdm sti spec c??
Old 04 May 2013, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by riiidaa
2009 jdm sti spec c??
Indeed
Old 04 May 2013, 07:16 PM
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any photos of that? what are your intentions for the rest of it?
Old 04 May 2013, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by riiidaa
any photos of that? what are your intentions for the rest of it?
No i just bought the parts i needed. Keep it looking subtle, and original from the outside.
Old 05 May 2013, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by STu-PiD
Indeed
As in Hatch Spec C?
Old 05 May 2013, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kennyc
As in Hatch Spec C?
My mistake its from a Sti 10 spec c 2008
Old 05 May 2013, 08:22 PM
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How does the spec C engine differ from a normal JDM STI?
Old 05 May 2013, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by CREWJ
How does the spec C engine differ from a normal JDM STI?
Thick wall scdb and different intake manifold think there a few other bits but not sure.
Old 05 May 2013, 09:49 PM
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All the holes circled are being welded up and then its ready to go to paint.




Love the roof vent
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Nice white classic in the back ground there stewie who could that possibly belong too? :-)
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please sell your seats to me

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Originally Posted by cjquicksilver
Nice white classic in the back ground there stewie who could that possibly belong too? :-)
Some jerk
Old 05 May 2013, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by wiley
please sell your seats to me

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I would never forgive myself
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How rude ! :-p
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Originally Posted by STu-PiD
My mistake its from a Sti 10 spec c 2008
So a hawkeye 2008? Why did someone break that
Old 06 May 2013, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by hawkeyescoob
So a hawkeye 2008? Why did someone break that
Light panel damage, imported from Japan. It wasn't exactly cheap!!
Old 06 May 2013, 11:18 PM
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Get a wrc kit on it
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Originally Posted by kennyc
Get a wrc kit on it
Thought about it, but to finish it the standard I want would cost me a small fortune.
Maybe 1 day in the future.
Old 07 July 2013, 09:16 PM
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Little up date, progress has been a little slow but hopefully get up to speed again






Just tacked in place and primed to stop rusting.
Again big shouts out to www.carandcustomgarage.co.uk
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cant wait to see this one unfold!
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Few more updates

Just awaiting for lots of new parts to come back from the powder coaters, hopefully have the motor and box in by next month.

Progress is slow



Removing excess sealer



Base coat







And finally painted





Under front wing





Lonely nights in the garage


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Old 22 February 2015, 11:17 AM
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Awesome! I've always said I'd like to a spec c lump in a a 1992 RA

Good work
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This is going to be an awesome car!
Are you changing the hubs to the spec c 114 pcd ones too?
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Originally Posted by fat-thomas
This is going to be an awesome car!
Are you changing the hubs to the spec c 114 pcd ones too?
Nah
Old 22 February 2015, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by STu-PiD
Nah
Oh, why not is it because you don't have them or just don't want to fit them?
Either way this is going to be an amazing car.


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