Nanglebadger Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Didnt spend anything on the boss, so if it doesnt like my car its no massive shakes. I have already had to relocate my horn button so it will be interesting to me to see if this kit restores EP91 horn functionality, or if I retain the relocated horn...or be a knob and have both. Thanks Rich, plenty to be getting on with for the first time in a long time. Hoping the vac bungs arrive today so I can have a rattle at them this evening after work, slow and steady progress. Decided the rear sunstrip is definitely coming off as its now past its best, just putting it off as it'll make me sad inside lol. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Westley Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 So glad your getting back on with working on the EP! I have the same issue with the horn, I still need to get around to sorting something out as I encounter more and more idiots on the roads everyday I don't have a horn xD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) Another crafty hour in the garage last night, got a couple more washers done around the catch can, also removed the catch can to inspect for "fullness", bugger all in it, so all good. Fitted one of the two ICV washers, need to relocate an earth wire before fitting the second. Busted open a Samurai air freshener too, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! And, a sad day also. I have started removing the rear sun strip. Its like a bandage, the longer I put it off, the harder it would be to do. But its the right time for it to go, it had started to split and just needed replaced or removed. Still shit though. :cray: :cray: :cray: This evening I'll finish removing the strip and HOPEFULLY my freaking Vac bungs will arrive today! The list: Wire in all Apexi gauges - done, just need to connect sensors for oil and waterFit oil filter relocator - ready to fitFix bumper support barCatch can needs emptied and wire wool replacedBoost controller needs replacedRepaint all 4 calipersWeld holes in spare wheel wellPaint rear floorTires for VolksNew bonnetFit anti-lift kitWax oil - no need, wont see winter roadsAir fuel ratio gaugeWideband gaugeFront ARBRepaint ends of front strut-brace and BMCS - in progressShiny recessed washers to tidy up engine bay - done Check CV boots - order new onesBlow out washer jets - done (thanks Joel!)New suspension - almost!!!Refresh lower suspension parts (arms, bushes, joints, track rod ends) - arms and bushes sortedNew number platesInvestigate exhaust mani optionsFlush out washer bottleFinish cleaning wheel arches - done Phil. Edited March 17, 2016 by Nanglebadger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 Rear sunstrip removed. Sad times. :cray: :cray: Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Good to see the progress man. Must have a Portavogie harbour run at some stage Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SKINY Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Page 20, 7 days later lol. Love the colour of this Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 lol plenty of reading in this one bud! Cheers! Toyota 8L5 Blue Mica Metallic. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieLewby Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Best colour ;) Love your wheels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 thanks bud!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Update Joel kindly gave up a few hours of his Easter Sunday to help make some headway with the to-do list. New radiator fan installed, few more dress up washers and bolts added to the bay, snap-off kit fitted and rear plastics trimmed for the strut to go back in. Also found a pipe hanging about the bay thats meant to be connected to the boost controller. Pretty sure it still wont work but reconnected for a laugh anyway. Got the vacuum pipe bungs installed on the manifold and TB during the week too. Hopefully I'll get word from the powder coaters this week!! Thanks again to Joel for his fettling prowess! Phil. Edit: wow - even full sized uncompressed pics are shit, time I started using HDR for this. Phil. Edited March 29, 2016 by Nanglebadger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Those bungs are a nice touch man.I've manys a time fired a screw or bolt up a vac line. That's a real tidy solution Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Cant take credit for the solution, saw Rob_SR's thread and pinched the idea, so all credit to young Roberto for the idea lol! Coilover order will be placed this week. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Update New MeisterR Zeta CRD+ coilovers arrived yesterday - ordered on Thursday so that was pretty rapid service! Powder coated parts are ready for collection so will be arranging that today/tomorrow. Then I'll place the order for the remaining drive train parts and commence the build-up of the lower arms ready for installation with the coilovers. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 She's looking good buddy As you say the bungs do finish it off nicely for sure in the bay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Thanks Rob! Coming along at a good pace at the mo thanks to Joel's continued support. Bungs are such a simple but effective mod, thanks for the inspiration bud! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenBelfastSr Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 some transformation!! we car looks great.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Thanks bud! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Front strut brace ends, lower arms, BMCS and battery clamp all collected from powder coating. Next phase: order lower arms parts. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 Time for more shitty iPhone 5 pics of the recent updates: First up, the Meisters have arrived: And then it was on to collecting the powder coated bits: Lower arms: Front strut brace ends: BMCS: RW Developments battery clamp: Also dug these out of their hidey hole just to be sure the finish was not perishing in the roof space....it ain't, good thick coat of wax is keeping them clean! Ball joints, track rod ends and CV boots order placed with Jay, once landed, arms will be built up and the whole lot installed at once so the taking on and off of nuts and bolts is minimised to prevent excessive marking of the finishes. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SKINY Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 rims look sweet bud, is this going to harmony hill ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Time for more shitty iPhone 5 pics of the recent updates: First up, the Meisters have arrived: And then it was on to collecting the powder coated bits: Lower arms: Front strut brace ends: BMCS: RW Developments battery clamp: Also dug these out of their hidey hole just to be sure the finish was not perishing in the roof space....it ain't, good thick coat of wax is keeping them clean! Ball joints, track rod ends and CV boots order placed with Jay, once landed, arms will be built up and the whole lot installed at once so the taking on and off of nuts and bolts is minimised to prevent excessive marking of the finishes. Phil. Great progress and those powder coated bits look superb. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Thanks Phil. Cheers Skiny - no, no Harmony Hill, she's a long way from an MOT yet. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) Not so much an update as a note to myself to track items following collection of new number plates, refitting of powder coated BMCS and cleaning of washer bottle over the weekend. The list: Grease-up coiloversOrder coilover socksOrder dash matFit new suspension, anti-lift kit and lower arm partsFit new number platesWire in all Apexi gauges - done, just need to connect sensors for oil and waterFit oil filter relocator - ready to fitFix bumper support barRepaint all 4 calipersWeld holes in spare wheel wellPaint rear floorTyres for VolksNew bonnetFlush out washer bottle - done Long Finger Items: Boost controller needs replacedAir fuel ratio gaugeWideband gaugeUpgrade front ARBInvestigate exhaust mani options Phil. Edited June 27, 2016 by Nanglebadger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Hi buddy, loving the car and plan to read through the whole thread soon. I'm going for a civic half rad soon and have been looking at the glanza header tank like you've done, I didn't think it would fit but seeing you're obviously means it does. how exactly did you mount it mate?- is it on a certain page on here? Thanks Jase Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 Morning Jase, Standard civic half rad from eBay (ID-Workz sells them too). The bottom of the radiator sits (literally sits) on the original OEM radiator bracket, and I think we've a rubber bung lodged onto that OEM bracket just to hold the half rad a bit better. The top is held on with a custom S-shape bracket that I had an engineer in my work make for me in the workshop. Think my instagram has a picture of the CAD drawing with all the measurements (#GaragEP). The reason mine is on like this and not using a JD Tuning or ID Workz mounting kit is that my lower cross member has bolts snapped off where the bottom mounting bracket would mount to. Cheers, Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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