Project Silver Shuttle (New Wheels!)

[mattj]

8j et0? Christ mate that's gonna have some poke / massive camber lol. Tyre wear will be insane. Unless shuttles have a lower offset than civics? i cant imagine they do though, not by much if at all any. They would suit well though! What about the RKR's in the for sale section? Those are PERFECT.

[Gizmo]

Rears on shuttles have a lower offset than Hatchs

My ET27 Watanabes Sit flush with outer panel (Slight poke - 1mm or more) on a hatch.

On the shuttle however, the sit about 1" from the outer panel. In serious need of a 20mm spacer!

[mattj]

Well that proved how wrong I can be.. That's a massive difference! Should have thought about it logically really, civic's dont have drive shafts on the rear lol, they're bound to be different.

[Ben_theEFking]

Shuttle will be going in bodyshop Monday to have the roof and posts painted as they have gone dull and roof is pitted. Also getting the steelies refurbished in a high gloss gunmetal.

I also picked up a front strut brace today and I have ordered a rather steering wheel.

Hoping to get the recaros in tomorrow and take some pics

[EF_Russ]

Look forward to seeing it all freshened up

[SuperDOHC]

Look forward to seeing it all freshened up

x2

what recaros will you be fitting ?

[Ben_theEFking]

Look forward to seeing it all freshened up

[Ben_theEFking]

Look forward to seeing it all freshened up

x2

what recaros will you be fitting ?

Similar to yours bud although a different colour but from a ford I believe.

[SuperDOHC]

will look good make sure we get loads of pictures

although i think the Integra style recaros in black would look better plus its a shuttle must be spacious from the inside ?

[vibe85]

Looking forward to seeing it Ben.

I assume the ED7 is coming to Mimms though?

[Ben_theEFking]

Looking forward to seeing it Ben.

I assume the ED7 is coming to Mimms though?

Haven't decided yet Sam. If the shuttle has all the little bits sorted and the recaros are in then I'll probably take it instead.

[Ben_theEFking]

Ok so its not going in the bodyshop yet. Reason being I bought some Mugen MR5's today they need a bit of a refurb however I already tried some metal polish on the lips and they do come up well but will need a bit of time and elbow grease spending on them. Maybe a job for Easter weekend.






Wheel lip before a quick polish


And after


Just needs some work to get them looking mint again. A few pics of the roof which ad you can see it does need painting




Also fitted my front strut race today



Also purchased some carb socks off Rich



And ordered my new steering wheel. I know I said I didn't like the wooden ones but this one took my fancy

[SuperDOHC]

Wheels look pretty good keeping them the same colour ?

Colour code the strut brace to match the engine bay

[99mrbe]

Looking good! little bit of work on the wheels and they'll look sweet!

[Gizmo]

Looks alreet!