Refreshing my EK4 project

[ek4 hatchback]

I really want to refresh my EK4 due to its age. Its condition before i started the project.

The car is out of license so it is time to start and i am little tire of the pre-facelift style so i am going to convert it to +99 front end,

Here is how i cut the radiator support for +99 conversion,

Here is the finishing product,

Also gut the interior as much as possible but i still need to drive the car to the bodyshop

The car is now in the bodyshop getting a complete repaint in Y56 again, because i really don't like if the color is not matching. This time i will have the engine bay repaint in Y56 too. The bodyshop allow me to drop the engine in there shop for free as long as i do the work. So i did it with some help from the worker there.

Some work being done to the body.......Also all the windows are removed for paint job.

The engine bay is repainted and engine is back into the car but no pictures.....Hopefully i will have the car back next weeks, just in time before Easter holiday. I will have more update as progress.

 

[ek4 hatchback]

Since it is refreshing project so the windshield molding and the 2 roof molding will replace with new rubbing!! Also got some Mugen bushing to replace the old bushing......

I am tire of my DC2 black Recaro too (i have this black Recaro for more than 5 years) so i got a set of EK9 red Recaro.

I have the EK9 red floor mat and big carpet already....This red Recaro will match it up nicely.

 

[benzai]

Looking very nice man, keep us updated.

 

[ek4 hatchback]

I acquired alot of new parts to be install here is a list,
- TypeR stickers all 3;
- 6 pieces of door molding;
- TypeR red valve cover;
- Cylinder head rebuild kit (all o-ring and seal)
- +0.25mm CTR pistons with ring
- EK9 front upper arm new in box

Some item i got,
- 2 +35 offset SW388 (Used)
- Spoon calipers (Used)
- DC2 Spoon cluster (Used)
This 3 items shall finish up my Spoon EK4.

 

[flybikeslee]

nice man, keep up the good work, will be a million timesbetter with matching bay!

 

[ek4 hatchback]

nice man, keep up the good work, will be a million timesbetter with matching bay!

I am very sure about that after seeing the painted engine bay!! I shall have picture of the bay by this weekend.

 

[ek4 hatchback]

I just went to the bodyshop to drop off the new windshield molding and saw my car is almost complete. It is painted already and being put back together.

Also got some painted parts back.

I shall have the car back this week!! Can't wait to fully inspect the paint job, it looks good today when i dropped off the molding today. But i was in a hurry so i just snap a few shot.

 

[olly ek9]

looking good, keep the updates coming

 

[Joshm88]

Looking good dude, keep us posted! Brakes will go nicely against the Spoon yellow

 

[ijwhiteman]

Sweet mate keep it up to date...

 

[ek4 hatchback]

Thanks for all compliments!! That really cheer me up, i will keep you all post.

 

[Topher-EK9]

seems like you're on to a winner mate loving the wheels with the calipers.
i'm thinking of doing the 99= front end will i need head lamps and front wings as well
is it an easy job.

 

[ek4 hatchback]

seems like you're on to a winner mate loving the wheels with the calipers.
i'm thinking of doing the 99= front end will i need head lamps and front wings as well
is it an easy job.

For +99 front end conversion, you need all the front end parts which include bumper, both fenders, hood, grille, and headlight. The radiator support can be modify to fit. I don't think the conversion itself is difficult but lining up all the parts to look good is difficult. I have the bodyshop aligning all the panels since they are the expert. It looks much better after the bodyshop lining up all the panels. Also OEM Honda parts fits much better!!

 

[UK_to_US]

Nice.

 

[ek4 hatchback]

More update,

Painted engine bay

Sorry for the dirty engine bay, it will look X10 better when it is done!

Bumper back on and new windsheild installed with new molding.......

I suppose to get the car back yesterday but they want to wax it before give it back to me. So i will get my car back tomorrow and more pictures to follow.

 

[gtismurf]

Very nice work mate gd project will keep my eye on this one!!

Interested to know how much u pay for the full respray?

Keep up gd work!

 

[sifikat_10ek4]

good work mate...keep us update!

 

[ek4 hatchback]

Very nice work mate gd project will keep my eye on this one!!

Interested to know how much u pay for the full respray?

Keep up gd work!

Thanks! Since i live in HK, the currency is different so it is hard to say how much.

 

[ek4 hatchback]

So finally i got my car back today. I Drove it homes without AC, PS removed, no rear interior, + Spoon N1 muffler reminding me last time when i was driving a race prepared EG6 on the track.

Back to its parking spot,

Rear end. I will replace the taillight with +99 taillight, so it is in line with +99 front end.

Also i asked the bodyshop to adjust the alignment of all the fender and hood. It fits x10 better than me.

New windshield molding and roof molding....so fresh!

Next i will need to do a compression test of the engine and decide if i need to rebuild the bottom end. Since it consumes quite a bit of engine oil before i park it last year, i suspect it was just the PVC. Because my intake manifold and throttle body are covered with thick black oil inside. Also the PVC is sticking too.

More update later!

 

[dc5_lov3R]

nice build dude