MTS Garage Racebase EK9 Civic Type R
Discussion
Pommygranite said:
Is this your own car or is it for the business to show off what you can do?
It is my own car dude, I started the Facebook as somewhere to upload pictures of work done on it and other vehicles.I've had it weighed at a local weight bridge to get a figure before anything changes.
1/2 tank of fuel with full interior (spare, jack ect.)
1050kg.
DanielSan said:
This has had me looking at chopping my S2000 in and getting an EK9! Damn you!
I've never driven an S2000, actually I dont think I've even had a close up look at one!I picked up a Recaro a few weeks ago and sourced some side mounts.
Being 6"7 I'll be making my own fixed rail to mount the seat to, I'll upload pictures as I fabricate it.
Fabricated the rail for the Recaro today, really happy with how it came out.
First up I made the two side strips. They had to be as wide as they were due to the lip on the side mounts.
Once the side pieces were made and tacked in place I put the seat in to find the best position.
With the seat placement marked I drilled the holes for the side mounts and tacked in the support bars. I test fitted it for the last time before finally welding it together.
The finished article, I'll get it powder coated when I collect my springs next week.
First up I made the two side strips. They had to be as wide as they were due to the lip on the side mounts.
Once the side pieces were made and tacked in place I put the seat in to find the best position.
With the seat placement marked I drilled the holes for the side mounts and tacked in the support bars. I test fitted it for the last time before finally welding it together.
The finished article, I'll get it powder coated when I collect my springs next week.
The car came imported with a Billion Variable Fan Controller fitted but had been removed at some stage so today I set about fitting it back.
First up I figured out how it was wired up which was pretty tricky as the instructions were in Japanese.
Then found a place to mount it and run the wiring.
Placed it in the speedo cluster, thought about putting it in the coin pocket but didn't want to cut any holes in it.
Once an accurate temperature gauge is fitted and a more effective fan, I think it can useful to set a lower temp for it to kick in.
First up I figured out how it was wired up which was pretty tricky as the instructions were in Japanese.
Then found a place to mount it and run the wiring.
Placed it in the speedo cluster, thought about putting it in the coin pocket but didn't want to cut any holes in it.
Once an accurate temperature gauge is fitted and a more effective fan, I think it can useful to set a lower temp for it to kick in.
NEVER see one on the steels before, always assumed they came on the standard EK9 wheels as that's all I've seen the Racebases on. Interior is the same as my EJ9 bar the clocks haha.
Are those rear LCAs factory or aftermarket?
Properly nice car and shoud definitely be only modified to a state where it can be returned to standard. Although those steels would probably be worth a fortune in the USA, assuming they're not fitted on any other Honda from factory
Are those rear LCAs factory or aftermarket?
Properly nice car and shoud definitely be only modified to a state where it can be returned to standard. Although those steels would probably be worth a fortune in the USA, assuming they're not fitted on any other Honda from factory
Jaaack said:
NEVER see one on the steels before, always assumed they came on the standard EK9 wheels as that's all I've seen the Racebases on. Interior is the same as my EJ9 bar the clocks haha.
Are those rear LCAs factory or aftermarket?
Properly nice car and shoud definitely be only modified to a state where it can be returned to standard. Although those steels would probably be worth a fortune in the USA, assuming they're not fitted on any other Honda from factory
The steel wheels and clear glass are pretty much what sealed the deal for me when it was for sale. I'm not sure why as they're pretty useless being 5.5J wide Are those rear LCAs factory or aftermarket?
Properly nice car and shoud definitely be only modified to a state where it can be returned to standard. Although those steels would probably be worth a fortune in the USA, assuming they're not fitted on any other Honda from factory
They are Hardrace LCAs, not a huge fan of them being blue though.
I've never noticed the steels on any other Hondas but there may be a model somewhere, I've had a few PMs asking if I'll sell them but I dont think I ever will.
Coilovers assembled with the standard pre-load, I'll set the height once they're fitted.
The underseal was starting to flake in places so while taking the suspension out I applied some more.
I took the backbox and strut off, loosened the camber arms, cleaned and masked off areas where I didn't want to paint.
This was after the first coat, I'll give it another coat and repeat on the other side.
More updates tomorrow!
DannyScene said:
Have you got some wheels in mind? I think TE37 style or Rota Grid Drift would look awesome personally
No Rotas bud, I have something in the pipeline.The gearbox oil hadn't been changed for a while so this afternoon I put in some fresh MTF.
Before I could get to anything, the undertray the last owner made had to be taken off.
It was an absolute pig to get off and ended up having to take the manifold off as it was bolted to the brace at the back of the block.
So I changed the oil taking out the VSS.
While that was draining I made some adjustments to the undertray, now I can change the engine and gearbox oil without having to take it off.
C.A.R. said:
This is awesome, keep up the good work. Was relieved to see that after fitting the coilovers you hadn't gone and 'slammed' it like the majority of people seem to do these days. Looks like it has a real purpose now!
Thanks, once wheels are on I'll adjust the height a little.Sauce said:
Please that it seems you're going with something suitable. SSR Type C's or similar would be good.
Love it overall.
I think you'll be happy with these,should be here in a few weeks.Love it overall.
15" 5x114 6.5J et39.
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