Search results

So I went with 195/55 tyres, not sure if they look a bit too chunky for my liking but it needs to be lower to really know. I do seem to have some positive camber on both front wheels so that will need sorting, but the front does sit around 15/20mm higher than the rear. Is that normal? or...

So I went for them in the end. And I haven’t been murdered. They currently had 195/45’s on. What size tyre would people recommend for a 15x7 wheel?

Thats great! Think the tyres on them atm are 195 45’s so should give me more. But they’ll change in time. BUT if you never hear from me again the wife has murdered me for buying wheels

These are what I’m tempted with. Something a bit different to the usual wheels. So that’s tempted me even more knowing they shouldn’t rub

Were you lowered when you had them? I’m looking into eibach springs in future so nothing crazy.

So, I’m looking at wheels. And even though I previously bought some 15x7 et35 wheels for the old ej9 they never ended up on it. Anyone know if the et35 wheels will rub/ cause any issues once lowered? Will arches need rolling?!

Well…. After 9 years I’m actually back in an ej9 after being through a few cars last car died and a mechanic I know was selling a fairly well sorted auto ej9 so for £900 I couldn’t resist. So, the budget build is back on!

Fingers crossed for no more issues man. Seems that's this engine is a tad stronger than the others. Have fun ;)

Tyvm picked up the new car this morning. A 2000 Vauxhall vectra Sri 150. (Bracing himself for backlash) Actually a nice car to drive, stupid loud exhaust on it though needs replacing or sorting somehow.

Figured as much. Just thought I'd try considering there's the protection of eBay/PayPal. No worries :)

well the ej9 has now sold, even though I had all the plans in the world it got used too much and needed a 5 door to fit the family in. This is one of the best forums I've been on (and I've been on a lot). I've got one final question, I've not posted the 250 posts needed to open a for sale...

Think I worked it out. Believe it was actually grease, previous owner works in a chippy. But they're all but gone now, been polished within an inch of their life haha

Well it looks like the little ej will be going soon :( it's getting used more and more as it's always last in the drive and is becoming a pain. It's on eBay atm:( if it sells then I'll probably end up with an ma/b/c civic. Will be sad to see her go though. So will be putting more bits in eBay...

Well technically 3 people all brothers, Matthew, Darren and mark Hartmann. You have any other plans for your ek?

Welcome :) lovely looking car different to anything we see over here. went to school with someone who was half Filipino now plays football over there professionally.

Ive been trying to find some ek9 shocks to go with my eibachs. Its not easy :( mines the 1.4 so thinking the slightly lighter engine may help it be more level.

I am a fan of dc2 alloys on ek's. Really does look super clean. Love that you've kept it pretty standard with a few subtle mods. Looks awesome.

Just had a read, a great thread, and love the car. Although I like your mates winglets on the ep3.... :/ and there are so many nice ek9's in Scotland. Not even seen one near me!

Looks really clean! Fair play. Nice buy.

Well that's just led to a whole world of debt inducing temptation.