jezza Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 It's about time I added one of these! It's a bit brief and I've probably missed a lot of detail but here goes.Up-to-date spec: -Tongs turbos G-spec Hybrid turboKakimoto CAT back stainless steel exhaust systemStainless steel CT9 manifold Stainless steel decatHKS actuatorJ Performance FMICBlitz Access ECUSheep dog PROF dump valveCAP 4puk paddle clutchTurbosmart in car manual boost controllerJR Racing air filterWalbro 255l/hr fuel pumpTRD uprated ignition leadsKYB SR special uprated shocksRSR Ti2000 springs (25mm rear, 40mm front)RSR Panhard rodWhiteline anti lift kit and new front bushes20 groove discs front and backEBC Greenstuff pads front and backEarls brake linesJD tuning C-pillar braceJD tuning lower arm barEnkei RS Evolution split rims 15"TOM's side skirtsTOM's Rear spatsTOM's style front bumperJD tuning front and rear tow eyesCustom adjustable OE rear spoilerJD tuning clear reverse scoopMotor meter boost gaugeMOMO competition steering wheelSony Xplod headunitKenwood KFC-6960ie 3-way 6x9 speakersAir fuel ratio narrowband gaugeAfter owning this for a year : -I decided to buy this in a spur of the moment bid on ebay. This is how it looked when I first got it back in September 2007It was rough round the edges as you can tellRear axle was bent Before selling the MK2, I swapped various part over including the exhaust systems. Couldn't bare the noise of the RSR system so stuck with Kakimoto.Then came my obsession with custom front mount set ups - Should have just paid for a proper kit in the first place. The first attempt used a Fiat 20V turbo core, squeezed beside a civic rad. Short piping route, that's for sure but suffered massive heat soak as it was so close to the mani and turbo.It didn't help when the oil filter relocation kit sprung a leak. I was lucky not to have a fire!The second FMIC set up was a lot more sensible but suffered a lot from silicon couplings popping off as the pipes had no swedged ends. First rolling road session was in Feb '08. Managed 155bhp at the wheels at 0.8 bar. I was happy with it but the intercooler piping was leaking and it couldn't reach 1 bar.Off came the TSW Catalyunas and on went a set of 15" OZ racing volcano refurbed in white. I was content with how it looked at this stage and spent a bit of time developing a few JD tuning bits to fund more mods.Then it all went wrong!!!!!After a session at crail, my engine started to become unhappy and after a second rolling road it died. Second run on the rollers and pop goes the weasel! After cleaning up a lot of emulsified oil from the engine bay (and dyno equipment), a compression test revealed cylinder no.3 was gubbed.Later inspection revealed that the sump had all sorts of unwanted materialAnd piston 3 had a hole in it........More bad luck followed as my run around Civic ESI bought for £300 was stolen from outside my flat. It had the OZ wheels on it. Grrrrr. A year later, the thief was caught.A couple of months later the GT was back up and running in Nov 2008. I ended up buying a low mileage Glanza engine that ended up costing about £200 as the guy had accidently sold me a factory LSD gear box without knowing. He bought it back off me and saved me a few quid. This is how she stood at Xmas 2008 with a set of Ignis wheels to keep me rolling.Then came my new and current wheels â?? Enkie RS Evolution split rims. Fell in love with them as soon as I saw them. Even with the unique colour scheme.Then I got a bit scared! Dropped the sump to check internals and noticed the Rods were thinner than the old GT engine rods. I panicked thinking someone had turbocharged a NA engine. Soon realised that they changed design on the Glanza engines. PhewThe 3rd rolling road day took place in Feb 09 where the new engine achieved 222bhp at the fly. (Results were being generous on the day but I like the figure enough to hold onto it)! Then came the JD tuning products developed and fitted.Eventually forked out for a proper intercooler kit in the form of a J Performance number. Highly recommended! A set of genuine Tom's skirts and spats later and this is how it stood in Jan this yearLast edition was a clear reverse scoopAnd most recent pics............The next mod will be a Tom's front bumper when it has been patched up and painted. My son decided to help mark a few areas for trimming. Don't think he was on the same hymn sheet as me though. Before you ask, the advance in the pics is another project I'm working on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulham4eva Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 luvin the black bonnet and rear spats ,should get a wee meet on the go once i get my new gt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jezza Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 Ha ha, They came from a good home!I'm always up for a meet. Will look forward to seeing your new gt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 awesome work dude! shame about the OZ wheels, they were nice!!!!love how she stands right now, real nice stance!!!keep up the very innovative work man!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Came along way mate LOVE the look of it now Perspex scoop is awsome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 stunning jezza, that toms front bumper will finish it off nicely. need to get up and see what uv done with the advance soon. i was working in your street the other day but couldnt get a hold of u.by the way thats the first time I've seen pics of the civic i remember seeing u in that a few times when i had the scooby, then i remember seeing some1 else driving it a while later, could have been the thieving little cunt that stole it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Lovely GT! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Love it However, i was expecting a full size picture of your "postlet" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jezza Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 Spent an age repairing the bumper but at last it's repainted and fitted!And here's one of the "postlet" especially for you LukeSR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michel_M Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Those wheels are really nice in that colour, haven't seen anything like them. Rest of the car looks good too of course, would have also bought a clear scoop if I didn't have a TMIC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamlegend Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 looks mint mate, TOMS bumper is DEFO needed to make the GT sexual! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 looks better than i imagined jezza! my favourite GT! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve GT Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 lovely gt very stealthy hahaand haha i so want someone to do a real life postlet someday that will be awesome good work jezza Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 car lloks great with fresh bumper fitted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Russleh Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 that bumper just looks the tits. love it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 That looks mint mate Loving the Postlet pic to Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Toms bumper looks immense mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jezza Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 I'm just back from my summer hols down in England. The GT racked up almost 1000 miles with a few hiccups along the way.Problem 1 - Expansion tank overflowing after 100 milesCause - Jezza overfilled the coolant before we leftResolution - Keep driving Problem 2 - Clutch started slipping after 250 milesCause - Jezza overfilled the oil during a service before we left. Thus creating higher oil pressure forcing hot thin oil through the crank seal onto the flywheel.Resolution - Keep driving (Off boost) Problem 3 - Speedo and odometer stooped working Cause - Dunno!Resolution - Gave the km to mile converter a quarter turn and it came back to life so keep driving Problem 4 - Mani started blowing after 700 milesCause - The lifespan of the mani - a crack was long overdueResolution - Keep driving ;) That's about it luckily. Didn't need to bring out a spanner once. I do have a few chores to carry out now like re sealing the sump and changing the crank oil seals. Here's a few pics from a village in Yorkshire called Staithes where we spent most of the week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drew 007 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Stunning matey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raz Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 All is good apart from the problems!Love how it stands in the pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronald Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Really nice car you have there Jezza! Take good care of it!!Ronald. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I really love this car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig_N Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Awesome GT mate Good work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan5793 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 stunning looking GT! great work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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