Just another EE9 track car...

Post by **Marc_EE9** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:01 am

looking good

check out my thread for a neat looking air intake

Rich4thGen · Post by **Rich4thGen** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:00 pm

wheels on, will be getting them re-sprayed black or gun metal in 3 weeks. Went for toyo proxys all round:

Seems like a bloody good tyre, i now have immense grip

RDaltron · Post by **RDaltron** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:55 pm

:D
They look mint
Better on your car mate than mine hahaha

Rich4thGen · Post by **Rich4thGen** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:52 am

they are spot on for the style i was after. Will be getting them re done in gun metal this week and then they should look good.

Then just a case of slamming

Post by **Marc_EE9** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 10:36 am

do you have T1R's or T1S tyres? the T1S are shockingly soft compound

Rich4thGen · Post by **Rich4thGen** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:45 pm

T1R's. You were right tho Marc, they seem to be very soft as well, ony had them a week (70 miles) and I can already see wear. I have been slinging it into corners though - no need for brakes!

defo one of the best tyres I've bought though, I had some tyres called 'Arrowspeed' on before so not much to compare to!

Rich4thGen · Post by **Rich4thGen** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 3:32 am

did a pre mot inspection today, its not for a month but wanted to check to make sure it didn't need anything so spent the day with the car.

Checked the sills, brake lines etc... Also renewed the decals on the back, cleaned out the sills, some wiring tuck and door alignment.

Steering rack will finally be fixed on Tuesday!

Am happy to say the sills are absolutely mint and are all in fantastic condition, I still can't believe I managed to pick up such a minter.

Post by **Tahir** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:25 am

That is a very shiny red for original paintwork.

Major slamming fo sho!

Rich4thGen · Post by **Rich4thGen** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 1:54 pm

yeah, bodywork is good. The rear has had a re-spray on the bumper and rear panels but the rest is all oem. Just needs a good polish every now and then to keep it shiny.

will be getting a pi suspension kit next month, but something that expensive requires another payday!

Need confirmation that these will fit - will be going on an ee9 and a drop of 50mm i think would be spot on:

http://www.p-i.co.uk/p1320110.htm

Post by **Tahir** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:45 pm

Yep they will fit Rich.

Post by **Marc_EE9** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 6:57 pm

the spring rates will not be right for a VT, but if you want that look, go for it

although Dida has PI springs, might be worth checking out his thread

RDaltron · Post by **RDaltron** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:31 pm

i will have some brand new pi springs up for sale soon only done 12 miles on them

but they are for a 16i-16 so i dunno if there any good for a vt

Rich4thGen · Post by **Rich4thGen** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:28 pm

cheers Rich, but I think they're different as the vt engine is heavier.

Got on with some work over the weekend.

Stripped out the rear and installed some custom pods for my 6x9s.

Aiming to get the car ready for the nurburgring meet in July. Still on the to do list are:

re paint alloys in gun metal
coilover kit
head unit (for the journey!)
strut braces, rear and front

Anyway a few pics:

car being stripped:

check out the original headunit:

Finished:

taking the weight out has made a big difference!

EE9 CVC · Post by **EE9 CVC** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:58 pm

Is this your daily driver? If so you may find having it stripped out can get annoying.

Good work, looks neat.

Rich4thGen · Post by **Rich4thGen** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:47 am

Thanks EE9 CVC,

yeah its my daily, hence why I needed to sort out the sounds in the back!

Have to say the increase in road noise etc... is minimal as I've covered the back with carpet and the speakers drown out any general noise at coasting speed. Cruising round town theres no difference but when the loud pedal is pressed it is much louder - but I love the sound!

Forgot to mention as well - cleaned and dropped in a K&N panel filter from Tahir. Now much throatier and better pickup - a big thanks to Tahir for this.

My fuel consumption has dissappeared now though!

However, if it starts to pee me off I can chuck it all back in - got all the stuff stored safely in my mates garage.