Been on the forum a little while now but never got round to posting a build thread so thought i would finally make an effort.
I bought the car about four years ago a totally standard EJ9 with 47,000 on the clock. As usual I had big plans but progress was slow for a year as I was a poor student.
Here is some pictures when I first got her.
The car was very clean to start with so I then started to save for wheels and meister r coilovers at the same time adding a few cheap but subtle changes along the way. Such as spoon socks and painting the rocker cover.
The day finally came when I had saved enough to get the coilovers and wheels and I decided on sprint wheels sw96 as they would fit my standard 4x100 stud pattern while giving me the oem look I was after. This was the result;
I also added at this point function 7 lca's.
I then started to add a few little parts over time and enjoy the car for what it was. Got a Skunk 2 gear knob a genuine Honda stitched gaiter to match.
Also genuine EK9 grille supplied by Lings.
Then started collecting more bits to get the suspension to where I wanted it.
So along came EK9 anti roll bars and Buddyclub rear camber adjusters.
As time went by I continued to add more parts when I could added an ASR rear subframe brace in preparation for the new arb.
Also so added a front lip and import number plates to finish of the front end for the time being.
A picture of it all coming together.
So after this things were starting to get serious as I now was no longer a student and could finally get things done. The car went into storage over winter and I got myself a daily driver. Then I started buying parts. Took a trip up to Hond-r to pick up the new engine.
98 Spec B18C! Always wanted this and finally got there as well as this picked up a whole load of parts to do the conversion. Including driveshafts, EK9 throttle cable, ECU, shifter linkages and clutch line. As well as this decided I was going to get a few other parts while the engine was out and easier to work on.
Started with service parts.
Also engine loom and new radiator were needed.
Then for some more interesting parts. I decided to go with a competition clutch stage 2 and lightened flywheel.
Also new Honda engine mounts along with innovative mounts. Magnecor HT leans and de cat pipe.
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I bought the car about four years ago a totally standard EJ9 with 47,000 on the clock. As usual I had big plans but progress was slow for a year as I was a poor student.
Here is some pictures when I first got her.
The car was very clean to start with so I then started to save for wheels and meister r coilovers at the same time adding a few cheap but subtle changes along the way. Such as spoon socks and painting the rocker cover.
The day finally came when I had saved enough to get the coilovers and wheels and I decided on sprint wheels sw96 as they would fit my standard 4x100 stud pattern while giving me the oem look I was after. This was the result;
I also added at this point function 7 lca's.
I then started to add a few little parts over time and enjoy the car for what it was. Got a Skunk 2 gear knob a genuine Honda stitched gaiter to match.
Also genuine EK9 grille supplied by Lings.
Then started collecting more bits to get the suspension to where I wanted it.
So along came EK9 anti roll bars and Buddyclub rear camber adjusters.
As time went by I continued to add more parts when I could added an ASR rear subframe brace in preparation for the new arb.
Also so added a front lip and import number plates to finish of the front end for the time being.
A picture of it all coming together.
So after this things were starting to get serious as I now was no longer a student and could finally get things done. The car went into storage over winter and I got myself a daily driver. Then I started buying parts. Took a trip up to Hond-r to pick up the new engine.
98 Spec B18C! Always wanted this and finally got there as well as this picked up a whole load of parts to do the conversion. Including driveshafts, EK9 throttle cable, ECU, shifter linkages and clutch line. As well as this decided I was going to get a few other parts while the engine was out and easier to work on.
Started with service parts.
Also engine loom and new radiator were needed.
Then for some more interesting parts. I decided to go with a competition clutch stage 2 and lightened flywheel.
Also new Honda engine mounts along with innovative mounts. Magnecor HT leans and de cat pipe.
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