Idrees Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 The front end has a Civic EK feel about it..Very unique and the quality of the work looks absolutely flawless but its not really my cup of tea tbh, but it could grow on me! The standard grille cut and smoothed would look better imo, but thats just my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Thanks for the mixed comments everyone.The grill was intended to be removable i.e so you could see its lines but the bodyshop smoothed it in to be part of the bumper instead.Its a shame the EP may be judged by its appearance now and not by its ability but thats what its all about.It took a whole night before it grew on me and I saw it in daylight.About the grill itself, its a full size standard EK9 grill.With the EP bumper not having as much meat, it was difficult to get it full in hence part of the top bumper was cut away.Like I said it was unpredictable to how this was going to turn out but Im quite happy with it and believe me Im not happy when things go wrong.The standard top grill cut out and meshed has been done to death, and I wanted an aftermarket grill, not the oem one smoothed.The lower bar is staying in for now.I've had the rear fully resprayed too, will get pics of that up when I get the clear spoiler light in Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 awesome! i like it!!!i see...smoothed grooves, the EK9 grill, and a tidied splitter and a shortened number plate recess!!!!all in all i think its pretty damn smart to be honest! i like it!!!!it has a mixture of OEM meets aftermartket and not in a shitty OTT max power kinda way!!!plus, its all Jap parts!!! WIN WIN!!!!!fresh paint at the rear sounds good too man!!! great work dude! now get your winter wheels back on before the salt eats your wheels!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 well spotted on all those amends Phil, looks awesome man good on ya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletRick Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 ive just been srating at this and i think if you could work that lower section to look a bit like the chargespeed bumper for the teg, it would look uber smart.. i think you need to break the opening up with foglight ish holes.. it needs to just be wider to help that top grill settle in properly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 yea that could look really effective actually Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riko666 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 how about a Starlet Remix bumper? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 theres a Reflet one on the auctions at the mo, OEM blended in lower lip to the front bumper. well cool, and no top spars.but i like wot Joz has done!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Thanks for the suggestions Rick.I'll defo look into it with the next front bumper revision but all moolah is going towards the engine work now.Its growing on me everyday tho and I've actually always liked the middle bar.Many thanks for your kind words Si and Phil.Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Really liking that amigo Agree with Rick that foglighty type bits would suit it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Really liking that amigo Agree with Rick that foglighty type bits would suit it Cheers amigo Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scutch0 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 i was unsure when i first saw it, but i'll be honest, i fricking love it mate.i think its just what the front of your ep needed. very impressed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Cheers Rich Some I took today.OK enough of the front end already lol its time to see more of what the rest of the car has offer.I've had the red spoiler light replaced by the clear led alternative.The rear bumper has also had a full respray and the original rear splitter has also been joined much better than it was before.My art for the day!The ultra racing room bar and 4 point lower arm bar have also arrived so I'll get those on once Im back from Hong Kong Enjoy and see you guys in 10 days time Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 few more nice pics there mate!Have a good time in HK! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Cheers Rob Will defo make the most of it Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galliano Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 if you dont mind me asking Joz.. how much did it set you back for the spraying of the bumpers and the rear end? (spraying alone that is.. not for the bumper making) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Each bumper regardless of front or rear for respraying alone would be £100 each Galliano.Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RME1 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I just finished reading your EP91 journey so far Joz. Far out! Fantastic metamorphis! Keep it up! Great originality and tuning spirit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 I just finished reading your EP91 journey so far Joz. Far out! Fantastic metamorphis! Keep it up! Great originality and tuning spirit Hi JulesMany thanks for reading and your kind and encouraging words.All the best with your project, maybe make her into a Winton weapon once you get some whiteline gear on her Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Thats my last post til Im back lol!Look after the forum guys!See you when I return!!!Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 have a great trip buddy!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galliano Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 thos not that bad i dont think for re-spraying... but anyhow, have a good trip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pandamonium Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Thats certainly different mate Ill give you that, and being different is always a good thing.Its a very good job, nice oneHave a good tripMark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 That rear end is truly stunningHave a good time in HK mate, make sure you take some nice pics for us Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Yea we want pics Take it easy buddy speak to you soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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