Project Silver Shuttle (New Wheels!)
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Project Silver Shuttle (New Wheels!)
Some of you already know but I have bought Ned's shuttle. Had my eye on it for a while and was waiting for it to come up for sale and when it did I snapped it up.
I collected it off Ned today and I'm well pleased with it. It's very clean and pretty much rust free. The 'mini me' engine conversion is impressive and runs very well. Went for a bit of a drive today and it felt great. Suspension is very low and crazy stiff but handles well on smooth ground.
There's quite a few bits I want to sort out. The drivers seat is ripped and in pretty poor condition so I'm on the look out for another. I want to get a decent stereo in there, a new deep dish steering wheel, some floor mats and a general clean up on the interior.
Outside as mentioned the bodywork is very good although the roof and 'c' posts could do with a respray which I will get done at some point. Just needs a damn good clean and polish where it's been sitting a while which I plan on doing tomorrow if the weathers good.
The main thing I want to do is get a new set of wheels 15x8 although I'm not sure what to go for at the moment. It's rolling on gizmos old rusty steals at the moment
Didn't take many pics as it started raining but here's the 2 pics I did take.
Like I say no huge plans, just make her mint (to match my civic ) tidy a few bits up and get some tasty rims on her. This is going to be my cruiser
I collected it off Ned today and I'm well pleased with it. It's very clean and pretty much rust free. The 'mini me' engine conversion is impressive and runs very well. Went for a bit of a drive today and it felt great. Suspension is very low and crazy stiff but handles well on smooth ground.
There's quite a few bits I want to sort out. The drivers seat is ripped and in pretty poor condition so I'm on the look out for another. I want to get a decent stereo in there, a new deep dish steering wheel, some floor mats and a general clean up on the interior.
Outside as mentioned the bodywork is very good although the roof and 'c' posts could do with a respray which I will get done at some point. Just needs a damn good clean and polish where it's been sitting a while which I plan on doing tomorrow if the weathers good.
The main thing I want to do is get a new set of wheels 15x8 although I'm not sure what to go for at the moment. It's rolling on gizmos old rusty steals at the moment
Didn't take many pics as it started raining but here's the 2 pics I did take.
Like I say no huge plans, just make her mint (to match my civic ) tidy a few bits up and get some tasty rims on her. This is going to be my cruiser
91' Civic EE9 I-VT
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Collected it? *AHEM!* lol. Have fun with it dude. I was quite chocked up as I drove away but im glad it didnt land in the hands of a chav or funboy who will stick rotas and crap on it and call it jdm yo.
Gizmo wrote:Picture of Neds arse. What more do you want?
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Well I collected the keys off of youNed wrote:Collected it? *AHEM!* lol. Have fun with it dude. I was quite chocked up as I drove away but im glad it didnt land in the hands of a chav or funboy who will stick rotas and crap on it and call it jdm yo.
I bet mate. It's understandable as you had it so long. Don't worry it's in good hands and I won't fit Rotas to her
91' Civic EE9 I-VT
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Im happy mate. All the best with it. Can you text me your address so i can send some stuff ive found for it.
Gizmo wrote:Picture of Neds arse. What more do you want?
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Does look very cool congrats
You know what I would . . . . Respect it black just like the civic
You know what I would . . . . Respect it black just like the civic
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De-sticker and some nice wheels and you're onto a winner.
Try the NS2 on it mate.
Try the NS2 on it mate.
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Yeah I'm gonna take the stickers off and give it damn good clean and polish tomorrow.Tahir wrote:De-sticker and some nice wheels and you're onto a winner.
Try the NS2 on it mate.
I was thinking NS2's. Wouldn't mind a set for this with a deeper dish. Was contemplating buying Marc's but I'm skint now after buying this
91' Civic EE9 I-VT
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You will love it!
You will understand why i converted to shuttles when you had this for a week.
Better, comfortable, practical driving position. huge boot etc
You will understand why i converted to shuttles when you had this for a week.
Better, comfortable, practical driving position. huge boot etc
1988 RT4WD Shuttle - Supercharged, VTEC Swapped Track Toy.
1988 RT4WD Shuttle - Lifted Daily Beater.
1988 RT4WD Shuttle - Lifted Daily Beater.
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I must admit the driving position is awesome and it's more comfortable. I also like the extra headroom and bigger boot as well but......Gizmo wrote:You will love it!
You will understand why i converted to shuttles when you had this for a week.
Better, comfortable, practical driving position. huge boot etc
I still love my civic.
91' Civic EE9 I-VT
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Looks spot on! my seats will be up for sale soon, if I can get theses recaros to fit!
You gona spray it black or keep it silver??
You gona spray it black or keep it silver??
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Sweet!99mrbe wrote:Looks spot on! my seats will be up for sale soon, if I can get theses recaros to fit!
You gona spray it black or keep it silver??
No it's staying silver. As much as I would love to have it painted black it's a lot of work and a lot of money. I don't want to spend a fortune on the shuttle. Im planning on it being a cheap project. The big money goes on the civic. (well that's the plan anyway)
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Gave the shuttle a good clean today. Came up pretty well. Can't wait to ditch the rusty steelies but have no monies for new wheels right now
Some pics with her sister
Some pics with her sister
91' Civic EE9 I-VT
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Shines pretty well does she
But truly not a fan of the colour too bland
But truly not a fan of the colour too bland
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Yeah it does come up well.
Trust me with new wheels it won't look bland.
Trust me with new wheels it won't look bland.
91' Civic EE9 I-VT
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Trust in you I do buddy will be keeping my eyes open once again congrats on the purchase
Very clean shuttle
Very clean shuttle
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