EK will continue to be molested for at least the next 2 weeks at least, should be started tomorrow for the first time in 5 months I hope, and if it doesnt start... then I'll start some other prep to see the only shuttle racing at NIMM.
Like a bawse.
List of stuff that will happen to the shuttle once I get a decent weekend on it:
- Upgrade front hubs to DA8 knuckles
- Install rear disc brakes from same DA8
- Rear speaker pods to go in
- Front and rear lips
- DC2 booster and M/Cylinder
- Inspect my b-series gbox to make sure it's still functional
- Add my plates and get the vinyl stickers on
Then:
- Strut braces
- Get better alarm with better kill switches for the bitches
- Lower more (Obviously!)
- Get better speakers and amp setup
I guess that's enough for now, I'm poor, i just spent too much money today on the EK and my anus is a bit sore from that....
Found out my booster and m/cyl was a 1" (Didnt actually bother looking) So need as adaptor before I can put the brakes and booster on, but I got the new bottom ball joints on and realised that the discs were turned to crap so though hey, whats another 80 odd to get new ones for peace of mind.
Fitted the spoiler however, looks a bit funny at the moment as it's missing a plastic piece and now it looks like theres 2 high stop lights... but it should look good once complete
Oh and I completely forgot to get the lips... so they didnt go on either, but I managed to drop off the coimpressor I borrowed, nek minit need to get the crane back too
Sorry took these pics like last minute, was gonna do them tomorrow but meh nows good enough. Bit more NIMM prep, got the spoiler on. Painted it with bumper black to match the strip etc when I paint them, not toooo happy with the finish, might sand top layer off and have another go...
oh and also put the front lip on and removed the nudge bars, see how I like this setup for a bit. Might have a combination at some point though, not sure if I like the naked front end now....
Also before Thursday hopefully.... slammage, Got some bilsteins and coilover sleeves with the shuttles name on it
Yea volvo lip, not entirely happy with fitment TBH. Might have to fit the nudge bars through it at some point as the front end looks a lil naked now :P
Also need some more screws to fit the rear lip, used all my good ones on the front lip lol
Bilsteins require DC/EG forks which I dont have, so another time. And the rear adjusting platform thing? Doesnt not want to lock even though I've tried most things. Dan seems to think with presure on it from the spring it wont move... but id rather not risk it and sort it right the first time.
But will see everyone on friday. You know who you are
I have some eg forks I can bring down if you want then you can have slammage for the scavenger hunt :P
The wing/bumper look good, what is the wing off?
Wing is just off non-EF9 EF hatch. Was hoping to get hold of EF9 spoiler to see how it fits... but yea, too hard. Can try when one comes up.
Thanks for the forks, really appreciate it man. Might try and get them in at some point very soon. Have to put on new brake line mounts as the ones on there are FUBAR'd.
Was a great day, friends had cameras so I'll try get a picture of mine at some point. Oh and I chucked a Go-Pro on the car as well just taking it for a cruise following friends do stupid things on hired scooters...
Maybe... The suspension ont hat scooter might be stuffed... it may or may not have gone offroad :P
In other news, headers turned up for my EK so they will be fitted once the pipes are lubed up and fitted, but bad news is that I need a new radiator... gonna try fit my ARC one on my shuttle I think... you can never have too good cooling right?.... right?
Not an update, just another random photo. Well kind of an update, took the bilsteins out of the front as they started to sag, I think the springs are shot in them. So gonna pull them apart and put my spare spring in there for now.
Oh and also picked up some Mugen MR5's the other week, once the EK is done they will be getting some serious custom love. Stay tuned.
Went to Performance Cars Magazines Hardpark In Wellington (Look it up)
Pretty much none of my friends got pics of my car But found these from a tuning garage in my area.
Tried on the Mugens, looked dumb because my cars still very high.... so guess they'll wait for another day Investigating getting them widened over the next 6 months (Im very poor)
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So they are for sale, nz only though :P
EK will continue to be molested for at least the next 2 weeks at least, should be started tomorrow for the first time in 5 months I hope, and if it doesnt start... then I'll start some other prep to see the only shuttle racing at NIMM.
Like a bawse.
List of stuff that will happen to the shuttle once I get a decent weekend on it:
- Upgrade front hubs to DA8 knuckles
- Install rear disc brakes from same DA8
- Rear speaker pods to go in
- Front and rear lips
- DC2 booster and M/Cylinder
- Inspect my b-series gbox to make sure it's still functional
- Add my plates and get the vinyl stickers on
Then:
- Strut braces
- Get better alarm with better kill switches for the bitches
- Lower more (Obviously!)
- Get better speakers and amp setup
I guess that's enough for now, I'm poor, i just spent too much money today on the EK and my anus is a bit sore from that....
Wish I could come and give you a hand but I have got the kids all day while the good lady works
Fitted the spoiler however, looks a bit funny at the moment as it's missing a plastic piece and now it looks like theres 2 high stop lights... but it should look good once complete
Oh and I completely forgot to get the lips... so they didnt go on either, but I managed to drop off the coimpressor I borrowed, nek minit need to get the crane back too
Will get some pics once they are worthy of it :P
oh and also put the front lip on and removed the nudge bars, see how I like this setup for a bit. Might have a combination at some point though, not sure if I like the naked front end now....
Also before Thursday hopefully.... slammage, Got some bilsteins and coilover sleeves with the shuttles name on it
is that a volvo lip? hahaha. we have a similar shuttle just different color. lol.
Also need some more screws to fit the rear lip, used all my good ones on the front lip lol
Bilsteins require DC/EG forks which I dont have, so another time. And the rear adjusting platform thing? Doesnt not want to lock even though I've tried most things. Dan seems to think with presure on it from the spring it wont move... but id rather not risk it and sort it right the first time.
But will see everyone on friday. You know who you are
The wing/bumper look good, what is the wing off?
Thanks for the forks, really appreciate it man. Might try and get them in at some point very soon. Have to put on new brake line mounts as the ones on there are FUBAR'd.
Was a great day, friends had cameras so I'll try get a picture of mine at some point. Oh and I chucked a Go-Pro on the car as well just taking it for a cruise following friends do stupid things on hired scooters...
In other news, headers turned up for my EK so they will be fitted once the pipes are lubed up and fitted, but bad news is that I need a new radiator... gonna try fit my ARC one on my shuttle I think... you can never have too good cooling right?.... right?
The fronts have a 2 inch top-hat on them, and the rears have a 4 inch top-hat on them, no keeper springs or anything.
Oh and also picked up some Mugen MR5's the other week, once the EK is done they will be getting some serious custom love. Stay tuned.
Pretty much none of my friends got pics of my car
Tried on the Mugens, looked dumb because my cars still very high.... so guess they'll wait for another day