build up of my ek9

[kev_ek9]

ok so i got my ek9 a year and 4months ago cause i always wanted one like most people on here, i did not know a massive amount about them so started to search the net to find out as much as i can, but nothing prepared me for how raw and fun the car was and handling is amazing.

how it stood when bought

anyway 1st thing i got was a full apexi exhaust system and a mugen 4-1 manifold as i liked the look of the exhaust and found info that suggested the mugen manifold was one of the best for the car.

also got some lca's fitted as i found the car a bit tail happy.

2nd year at japfest but 1st year with ek9 it looked like this, just got front and rear bumper resprayed as were some cracks on back bumper and front was just a mess with stone chips.

went on track =)

was a while till got any more bits got ebc standard discs and pads on rear and standard discs with ebc yellow stuff on front.

random car meet in cardiff

also my clutch went =( but a bad point turned into a good point and i decided to go for a racing clutch, few weeks later this happened =(

so got this only 3.5kg =)

then the main bit i wanted for ages =) got my meister r's which i waited ages but was well worth the wait, also got some adjustable camber arms front and back

also got myself some facelift rear lights

was running way to much camber for my liking as me and my m8 had no gear to measure the camber when we fitted them and also waas around 1 in morning when we finished so we really wanted to go to sleep lol

went and got camber sorted and looks so much better

after a clean

 

[kev_ek9]

at oulton park next to my mates ep3 turbo very fast car

also had to sort out a few bits that were just not looking good so resprayed the rad holder and air con holder also battery tie which was very rusty and got a carbon plug cover so went from this

to this

wanted to see what it was like so stripped out rear a bit

also got these for track

also got a rear towbar, front i am still waiting for

japfest 2010

on track again at japfest this year

 

[kev_ek9]

how she currently stands

 

[Gav-EK9]

looking good bud nice wee read, some nice camera shots as well

 

[D'janiero]

Loooove itLooks awesome man

How do you find the meister r's? Have you got the zeta r or zeta s?

I think I remember you posting on on mcr vtec some time ago?

 

[egshane]

really nice!!

but get those stickers on it will finish it off

i no the stickers cost a bit for what they are but do it

 

[kev_ek9]

Thanks guys got few more bits planned for handling then onto more power I think

I have posted on mcr vtec a while ago got to do a build up on that site to as I am a Honda nut and know a few on that forum.

I love the meister r's amazing handling diffrence feels so much tighter and more sure through corners would reccomend to anyone wanting coilovers, I got them 4 clicks from hardest on front and 6 clicks from hardest on back as back got a bit of oversteer when to hard I found, I think they are zeta r but I didn't want car super low as I track it and wanted it sitting just above tires for best results on track, maybe need a touch more camber though as slight scrubbing on back, my mate also running meister r's and he is very happy with them. On track end of month all being well will get some pics and hopefully a few vids if camera don't play up this time

I do like the stickers on them but I like the more subtle look and people are never sure if it a real one or not until I put my foot down which I like I like to be bit different to so wanted them off and they were a mess anyway

will be updating soon and showing what colour I am thinking if gettin wheels done in so watch this space more to come....

 

[linh-ej9]

very clean EK9 you got there.

 

[darek]

Have You got baffled pan installed? Love that rims.

 

[Ped]

Your car is soo nice! Did you feel much improvement after the Mani and exhaust were fitted?

 

[SPek9]

Nice build mate! Car is looking really well and the wheels suit it to a T

Looks like you are having fun with it on the track aswell, keep up the good work!

 

[kev_ek9]

thanks guys got few more bits planned hope to get 1 more thing done before next track day at anglesey on 30th june so cant wait to see if this new mod will make much difference =)

 

[ProjectJDM]

Very nice mate

Liking the Double Din units location, you should get a block off plate to cover up where the single din unit was.

 

[aRc]

nice motor mate
i had a good look around your car at the Modified Live event at Oulton, where some of these pics were taken!

i wish i was off work on the 30th as i'd have come watch you!

 

[murphy2]

looks well mate wheels suit it.

 

[kev_ek9]

thanks everyone loving it so much more now it track set up its born for track =)

aRc : cant you pull a sicky =) another ek9 going on aswell so will be good to see how we both do, well nice day at oulton park and i was happy with way car was part from stupid plates ha i need some 10 by 6 inch plates be so much happier then

 

[kev_ek9]

oh and got my front tow hook last night, hope to fit over weekend so will post up pics when its on see how it looks =)

 

[Marc1987]

Looking really good mate. Haven't seen you in town for a while. Got some pics in eagles meadow car park I see. Mines in garage next week for miester's fitting with front and rear camber adjusters, LCA's and some hardrace bushes. Getting some 98 teg wheels next month then clutch and flywheel.
If you don't mind me asking how much did the bumper re-spray cost as some donut clipped my drivers side front. No damage just took paint off.

 

[kev_ek9]

Well I got front an rear bumper done and bottom plate of spoiler also wipers and a full buff an valet in an out done for I think was around 300-350 did a great job but wit my driving need front bumper done again lol the coilovers Are worth it makes a massive diffrence beat money I ever spent standard handling great but on these it's unreal worth every Penny

 

[aRc]

thanks everyone loving it so much more now it track set up its born for track =)

aRc : cant you pull a sicky =) another ek9 going on aswell so will be good to see how we both do, well nice day at oulton park and i was happy with way car was part from stupid plates ha i need some 10 by 6 inch plates be so much happier then

i wish i could pull a sicky mate!

it looks and sounds like you've caught the trackday bug now so i'll hopefully get to see you soon!

the coilovers Are worth it makes a massive diffrence beat money I ever spent standard handling great but on these it's unreal worth every Penny

this is good to know! i'm thinking of getting some coilovers too, it's just which one's to go for!!