VSM Em1 - Fogs fitted pg 6

[saundz]

Well ended up snapping my maifold just before crail and managed to get one off Calp87 with a bash plate on it

And just a couple of pics from Crail, nothing too exciting...

And a couple random snaps

 

[saundz]

Well my car decided to start breaking things and the first was the rear engine mount had decided to give up the ghost...

So I decided to buy some new engine mounts and these turned up

Managed to fit them last weekend and my new radiator, thermoswitch and slimline fan turned And got them fitted. Also got a cooling plate which I tried polishing up, didn't come up too bad.

And this weekend I've got some new rear anti roll bar links to go on and I am going to poly fill the torque mounts.

 

[saundz]

Well I have been buying bits and pieces here and there and not really had the time to install them.
I ended up removing my air con as it didnt work and well we dont really need it in this climate!
Also removed my rear leather seats as they weren't needed so my full leather interior will be up for sale soon.

Bits I have purchased and installed;
-Anodised purple BWR vtec solenoid cover, rad stay and cam seal
-Carbon fibre whales ***** intake
-Takata replica harness's
-Harness bar
-Tegiwa X brace
-Act 6 pad clutch and heavy duty pressure plate
-Act lightened flywheel
-J Speed fender braces
-EK9 indicator stalks

Bits still to be fitted;
-Cusco oil catch can
-Adjustable cam pulleys

Prior to fitting the fender braces

And them fitted, sills still look really good in my eyes for being on 112,000 miles

And the bits still to go on

And just some random snaps after a quick clean. I am thinking about selling my wheels and getting something different, if you have any suggestions let me know as I have no idea what I want.

 

[saundz]

I might sound a bit pessimistic thinking winter is nearly here so I raised the coillies and put the standard wheels back on.
I've also purchased a socketed p28 just need a obd2b to obd1 harness and will be looking to get it mapped in the new year.

 

[adz600]

Looks cool as foook man!! After seeing yours im defo going to be lowering mine in the future. Wont be coilovers though dont want to be throwing to much money at it. Just some springs i reckon. I like it when the spoiler is removed gives the car a much cleaner look! Realy cool car mate. Given me plenty of ideas for my em1. Thanks for sharing.

 

[saundz]

No problem mate, cheers for the good comments.
I was lucky enough that mine never came with a spoiler so I've not had to bother filling holes or anything.
There are usually some good springs up for sale on here by the likes of spoon etc.

 

[adz600]

Il keep my eyes peeled for some springs. I most probebly gona be removing the spoiler. Il just get the bodyshop to fill and spray.

 

[saundz]

If you are looking for a temporary fix for the spoiler you can get little grommets from halfords to plug the holes.

 

[adz600]

Ah right cheers il keep that in mind.

 

[saundz]

Ended up clay barring the car for the first time last night and what a difference its made.
Sorry for the iPhone pics

 

[Deans96r]

Very nice mate, is the clay bar easy enough to do?

 

[t.schultz]

Very clean car man!

 

[saundz]

Very nice mate, is the clay bar easy enough to do?

I was shocked at how easy it was to do. I had never done it before and just followed the instructions. Spray the clay lubricant and move the clay over the area to remove the dirt basically.
My paint felt like sandpaper and now it's really smooth.
I'd definetly recommend trying it.

 

[Deans96r]

nice one, will have to give this a shot

 

[K24_EK9]

your car is really clean. love it. what brand is the harness bar you have?

 

[saundz]

your car is really clean. love it. what brand is the harness bar you have?

I cant remember what make it is off the top of my head.
I think it may just be a Tegiwa one, I bought it off typer-dunk on here for a good price.
Cheers bud
Next challenge is to remove the sound deadening and spare wheel.

 

[saundz]

New brace fitted
Also received my new winglets, think I will fit them after winter and waiting on my ecu harness to be delivered

 

[Rossco155]

good car really like coupes, where in fife are you from?

 

[saundz]

good car really like coupes, where in fife are you from?

Cheers bud, this is my 3rd coupe lol.
I'm from Glenrothes, yourself?

 

[Rossco155]

kincardine man, where the bridge is haha had two of these myself, i like the fender braces where you get them?