Thanks again for the positive comments, appreciate it
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So I took the 'teg on a ring trip and it was awesome, flew from Newcastle to Ireland to collect the car, drove it back on the ferry to Cairnryan then drove to Newastle, Got the Newcastle - Amsterdam ferry and drove from Amsterdam to the ring. The car never skipped a beat and was so nice driving it again. First things first I got the car prepped for the trip:
Alignment/Tracking done as I got the rear RTA bushes replaed with some OEM Honda items, they made the little car feel even tighter than it already does. OEM settings used, I'd usually run a bit extra rear toe out but I wanted the car stable at higher speeds for the 'ring.
Twinloop whoring:
Pic of new J's decat installed:
Also noticed the car has had some new OEM Honda front control arms installed:
Endless ME20 Circuit compound pads installed on the front, Endless on rear currently although compound is unknown. These are the best pads I have ever experienced and sometimes too good as my DC2 is a non-ABS model. Very hard and powerful bite, I found they overcome my blueprint discs on the ring and caused some heavy vibrations through the car after some heat was transferred. Some Dixcel/Project Mu discs on the cards next.
Track wheels fitted with my Hankook RS2's, these tyres really come to life on track although watch out when there is some moisture thrown in the mix.
Ordered and fitted a new CUSCO BMC stopper about an hour prior to the trip to give me some extra braking confidence, great fit and quality, Can't bring myself to throw replica items on the car.
Brand new Mugen Gen.1 Oil cap fitted, The gen.1 matches the era of the car which I like.
Vantegra packed up for the trip ahead:
On the ferry:
Dirty tramp along with my uncles 911 and my daily peeking the background:
Autobahn loving, OEM speed limiter still in place
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Shameless stolen pic:
And another:
Back and back to the work carpark:
The memoir:
Car performed very well on the track being in basically stock form engine/suspension wise, I have found myself in the typical situation where I want to make it a bit stiffer for the circuit but want to enjoy day to day, might have to look into something a bit stiffer than the Mugen setup though. I really am enjoying DC2 ownership, actually went to one of those driving sensation things yesterday (Present from GF), drove the Ferrari and Lambo, Lambo was a bit cumbersome but fast, the Ferrari was more of a drivers car and as great as they were the drive home really made me appreciate the simplicity and direct feel this DC2 gives me.
Fiesta & Mini make the DC2 look like a toy car, 90's styling FTW!!