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RickyB
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27-12-2019, 12:04 PM
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Promised I'd start a full project thread so here we go. Purchased clean and unmolested almost 3 years ago, very well looked after by the previous owner, only the exhaust and wheels needed a clean up really.

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First thing was to replace the horrible Paradas with Hankook RS2s and get a new exhaust to replace the damaged one. Bit of research pointed me in the direction on Mongoose due to having an adjustable B-Pipe which would allow me to switch to a JDM manifold and shorter cat at a later date without issue.

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Next was a day at Santa Pod proving to some friends that 12 year old Jap **** was still better than their modified Fiesta STs. Best time of the day was a 14.6, a whole second faster than the STs on the day.

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Still having the standard intake, I decided to try out a Long Arm AEM CAI which was awesome. Pulled harder in VTEC and really sounded like an animal. Back to the Pod again and ran a 14.4 this time.

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At some point I had the horrible idea of sticking some massive side stripes on. Saw a similar design on some JDM FD2s and slightly changed it to include the more retro Rs.

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Couple of on track photos from Snetterton

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Sadly, the AEM CAI had to go. I got a bit fed up removing it every time we had heavy rain after almost hydro locking the engine on the M6. Not a good moment. Decided at the same time I really disliked the stripes so they came off and were replaced with a simple gloss black roof wrap.

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Seeing as the engine bay was now looking a bit tired I went for a diy rising sun job on the valve cover.

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Finally got round to refurbing the wheels as well. They were getting worse and worse while I kept putting it off so I could get some TE37s but recently it got to the point where I was checking tyre pressures daily. As the cost was exactly the same to have them redone in Championship White, I looked at some other options and in the end chose Candy Red over some sort of glitter coat. Not to everyone's taste but I like them and they are different.

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They did make the callipers look tatty though so I painted them red as we had some lying around. Not sure red goes too well but for now it's fine.

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Just need to repaint the centre caps and get some new 'H' decals.




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RickyB
27-12-2019, 12:04 PM #1

Promised I'd start a full project thread so here we go. Purchased clean and unmolested almost 3 years ago, very well looked after by the previous owner, only the exhaust and wheels needed a clean up really.

[Image: utf-8BSU1HMDAwMDEtMjAxMDA0MjYtMTgwM.jpg]

[Image: tapatalk_1360176187730.jpg]


First thing was to replace the horrible Paradas with Hankook RS2s and get a new exhaust to replace the damaged one. Bit of research pointed me in the direction on Mongoose due to having an adjustable B-Pipe which would allow me to switch to a JDM manifold and shorter cat at a later date without issue.

[Image: P5280021.jpg]

Next was a day at Santa Pod proving to some friends that 12 year old Jap **** was still better than their modified Fiesta STs. Best time of the day was a 14.6, a whole second faster than the STs on the day.

[Image: 100_0318.jpg]

[Image: 100_0338.jpg]

[Image: 100_0340.jpg]

Still having the standard intake, I decided to try out a Long Arm AEM CAI which was awesome. Pulled harder in VTEC and really sounded like an animal. Back to the Pod again and ran a 14.4 this time.

[Image: tapatalk_1360176197564.jpg]

At some point I had the horrible idea of sticking some massive side stripes on. Saw a similar design on some JDM FD2s and slightly changed it to include the more retro Rs.

[Image: tapatalk_1360176236068.jpg]

[Image: tapatalk_1359725528008.jpg]

[Image: facebook_1795813077jpg.jpg]

[Image: tapatalk_1359725449619-1.jpg]

Couple of on track photos from Snetterton

[Image: tapatalk_1359725458603.jpg]

[Image: tapatalk_1359725461185.jpg]

Sadly, the AEM CAI had to go. I got a bit fed up removing it every time we had heavy rain after almost hydro locking the engine on the M6. Not a good moment. Decided at the same time I really disliked the stripes so they came off and were replaced with a simple gloss black roof wrap.

[Image: tapatalk_1359725480253.jpg]

Seeing as the engine bay was now looking a bit tired I went for a diy rising sun job on the valve cover.

[Image: tapatalk_1360176243820.jpg]

[Image: SAM_0390-1.jpg]

Finally got round to refurbing the wheels as well. They were getting worse and worse while I kept putting it off so I could get some TE37s but recently it got to the point where I was checking tyre pressures daily. As the cost was exactly the same to have them redone in Championship White, I looked at some other options and in the end chose Candy Red over some sort of glitter coat. Not to everyone's taste but I like them and they are different.

[Image: tapatalk_1359725512429-1.jpg]

[Image: tapatalk_1359725508424.jpg]

They did make the callipers look tatty though so I painted them red as we had some lying around. Not sure red goes too well but for now it's fine.

[Image: tapatalk_1359725544711.jpg]

[Image: tapatalk_1359725547893-1.jpg]

Just need to repaint the centre caps and get some new 'H' decals.




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RickyB
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27-12-2019, 12:04 PM
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Few bonus shots on the drive. Much more to come too! List of jobs is as long as my arm.

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RickyB
27-12-2019, 12:04 PM #2

Few bonus shots on the drive. Much more to come too! List of jobs is as long as my arm.

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AaronR33
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28-12-2019, 03:00 AM
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Car looks cracking! Love DC2's and DC5's, almost wish i'd got one instead of my EP3! Hope you come along to some shows with us this year so I don't have to take all of the VTEC abuse :wink:
Honda Civic Type R EP3 Premier Edition

Mods so far
AEM V2 Induction Kit ¦ Blitz-Nur Spec R Exhaust ¦ Rota Grid Drift 16x8" et10 in Bronze wrapped in Toyo Proxes T1-R's ¦ HSD Coilovers ¦ D2 Rear Adjustable Camber Arms ¦ Mugen Replica Rear Wing ¦ Skunk2 Gear Knob ¦ Sticker-bombed Centre Console ¦ 8000K HID Kit ¦ Metallic Purple Brake Callipers ¦ EP Racing Purple Rear Tow Hook

Progression thread can be found here
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AaronR33
28-12-2019, 03:00 AM #3

Car looks cracking! Love DC2's and DC5's, almost wish i'd got one instead of my EP3! Hope you come along to some shows with us this year so I don't have to take all of the VTEC abuse :wink:

Honda Civic Type R EP3 Premier Edition

Mods so far
AEM V2 Induction Kit ¦ Blitz-Nur Spec R Exhaust ¦ Rota Grid Drift 16x8" et10 in Bronze wrapped in Toyo Proxes T1-R's ¦ HSD Coilovers ¦ D2 Rear Adjustable Camber Arms ¦ Mugen Replica Rear Wing ¦ Skunk2 Gear Knob ¦ Sticker-bombed Centre Console ¦ 8000K HID Kit ¦ Metallic Purple Brake Callipers ¦ EP Racing Purple Rear Tow Hook

Progression thread can be found here

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RickyB
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28-12-2019, 03:05 AM
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Hope so! Away from May til end of September so missing most of the show season.

Hopefully have a DC5 to go with it in October so I'll be around a lot then.
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RickyB
28-12-2019, 03:05 AM #4

Hope so! Away from May til end of September so missing most of the show season.

Hopefully have a DC5 to go with it in October so I'll be around a lot then.

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14-01-2020, 08:11 AM
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looking good mate


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14-01-2020, 08:11 AM #5

looking good mate



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RickyB
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14-01-2020, 08:15 AM
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Cheers. Hope to see some of you at Fast Show, I'm on a different stand but do come over.

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RickyB
14-01-2020, 08:15 AM #6

Cheers. Hope to see some of you at Fast Show, I'm on a different stand but do come over.

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N15_GTi
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15-01-2020, 03:43 AM
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Looks great! :thumbup1: That makes it 2 UKDM DC2's on here with red wheels, like it a lot!
My Old Baby -NISSAN ALMERA GTi : http://www.outlawjapclub.co.uk/forum/sho...php?t=4814
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N15_GTi
15-01-2020, 03:43 AM #7

Looks great! :thumbup1: That makes it 2 UKDM DC2's on here with red wheels, like it a lot!

My Old Baby -NISSAN ALMERA GTi : http://www.outlawjapclub.co.uk/forum/sho...php?t=4814

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