Hiccup the Honda Euro Type R

by purplewitch, 02-09-2018, 02:45 PM

[COLOR="Indigo"]Yes, that's his name .. I am just a bit excited because he went to the garage for new brake discs at the end of July .... and I finally got him back today!

It's an imported Euro Type R and it seems there is not one single set of brake discs that fit this model in stock in the UK. ( Oh apart from Mugen ones that had better be made of gold for what they cost)

A week or so ago we were given a delivery date of 15th November and I was panicking that I wouldnt have my winter car back in time for winter .. but out of the blue they turned up yesterday.

My other Supe is away visiting so Hiccup nicked it's parking space.. I am stunned how much smaller the honda is lol, when the two supes are next to each other they are almost touching.

Anyway.. My baby boy tonight ...[/COLOR]

Some car pics from Italy

by toxo, 02-09-2018, 08:00 AM

My friend Carl went to Italy recently to do a charity marathon. While he was there he took in a few sights... thought I'd share them with you!

just thought i would say

by Dan79, 01-09-2018, 07:43 PM

moke:hi to all danmoke:

Evening all...

by mark3, 01-09-2018, 07:09 PM

Hello all, newbie here from Rainham Essex... owner of a few cars but the ones i guess you wanna know about are 1989 Supra mkiii 3.0i turbo GT limited & 1991 Celica GT4 ST185, both with quite a few mods....

so once again, Hello all

HID kits?

by Carpediem, 01-09-2018, 10:06 AM

Now i understand i can fit a HID kit directly into a projector headlight without having any glare issues,

just wondering whats the best way to do it, or how to do it?

I guess i buy a HID kit online, do i need to buy two? one for dipped beam one for main beam?

sidelights ive sussed, just get some white LED ones,

and i know if i get H7 bulb kit (4300k) they will do my normal lights

but confuggle about main beams

cheers

1st Mod to the Evo

by valo, 31-08-2018, 05:09 PM

Right Then.
I've got a bit bored of having the evo standard and have decided to do some subtle mods. First off is to sort the orange indicators out. Although very easy on the front head lights (just replace the WY21W bulbs with chrome ones) the side indicators have provided a little difficult to replace being a sealed unit.
I have managed to change them though and I think for a little patience (when breaking into the unit this was especially required) they look much better, see what you guys think...

If anyone else wants to try this, the bulbs are a W5W type.

I will eventually get round to completly de-tangoing the front headlights (requires the headlight to be dismantled) and I may even get round to the tail lights (very complicated and again a sealed unit).

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Another IS200 from LV

by lex2oos, 30-08-2018, 05:31 PM

Hi guys
I own Lexus IS200 a year now and just found this forum.
I see here are many is'ses

My first car was Toyota Corolla CE90 and after it i bought my first Lex.

my current mods are:
diy smoked front lights and fogs
diy fully custom head unit
diy aftermarket Navigation in stock Navigation housing
diy fully rebuild audio
diy fuel consumption monitor (MPGuino)

few pics:

Nissan Skyline R33 GTR

by Cliff J, 30-08-2018, 10:41 AM

Hi all,

Here is my car :biggrin: I'll use this thread to show you the things I've done and the things I'm doing as I do them

I'm a picture ***** so expect a fair few along the way :laugh:

This is the currect spec:

Wheels and tyres:

18 x 10" Rota Grid drift wheels
285/30/18 Toyo Proxies R888 tyres all round

Brakes:

K-sport 8 pot front calipers
DS2500 front pads
Braided hose set x 4
Brake stopper kit

Suspension:

Cusco coilovers
Cusco front and rear anti-roll bars
Whiteline front camber adjusters

Interior:

Nismo white dial kit (320km)
Nismo white centre gauge cluster
GReddy water temp gauge
GReddy boost gauge
Greddy A-pillar gauge holder

Exterior:

Nismo 400R sideskirts
Nismo 400R rear bumper
Nismo N1 front bumper vents
Nismo Clear side repeaters
Nismo Clear front indicators
Goki carbon spoiler inserts
Goki carbon fibre spoiler blade
Jun style carbon fibre bonnet
Zero sport mirrors
Aerocatch bonnet pins
Carbonmods front under splitter
OMP splitter stay bars
Headlight duct (for drag use)
HID headlight kit
Spare drag boot lid (matt black) fitted with boot infill.

Engine, exhaust and power mods:

HKS oil cooler (mounted behind passenger indicator duct)
Blitz twin induction kit with elbows
HKS EVC V boost controller
Fujitsubo down pipe
Abbey Motorsport decat pipe
Kakimoto GT1.OZ cat-back exhaust
Apexi power FC ecu and hand commander
ARC rad cap
Red engine covers

Transmission:

Exedy Twin plate Compe-D clutch
Exedy lightweight flywheel
Tomei short shifter

Parts removed for lightening:

Rear seats removed
Rear seat belts removed
Door cards removed
stereo and speakers removed
Rear shelf and speaker grills removed
Aircon rad, pump, condensor, pipework, brackets and belt removed
Rear wiper and assembly removed
Spare wheel, jack, tools and boot trim removed
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Power: 360bhp at the hubs (guesstimate of 420-430 at the flywheel)

1/4 mile personal best is 11.76 @ 116mph (Santa pod September 2009)

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The Skybus currently looks like this........








This next shot was taken when I won the 2008 street class title in the Pro street drag series........




Fitting my twin plate clutch in July 2008, in the torrential rain on the driveway!!!!






2009 at Shakespeare raceway, competing in the Pro street drag series.....








Fast show 2010 - Santa pod








Fitting Aerocatches to my new bonnet.... July 2010



JTS - Silverstone 2009




I have litterally thousands of pictures of the car, I'll stop now!!! :laugh:

TalkTalk

by Tango, 30-08-2018, 10:39 AM

Is anyone with TalkTalk Telecom Ltd, or any other alternative Broadband provider to BT? Getting a little tired of BT throttling my Broadband and was thinking of changing to another service. My local BT exchange has a maximum theoretical 7 Meg, although of course I'm on 20 Meg BT Broadband and I doubt if BT 'Infinity' will reach the outback of the South Cotswolds within my lifetime.

Well it seems to be a done deal.....

by Carpediem, 30-08-2018, 08:50 AM

Got the call from lexus

they have a 2006 1.9cdti SRI [150] 5 door on 84k miles, with full XP bodykit and 17" alloys, Royal Blue (almost black tbh)

insurance works out to be £600 cheaper than the lex, that includes 3 free modifications (remap/HID/Springs)

finance is £36 a month better

MPG on book is 50mpg, all owners and various searches indicate 42mpg+ even when booting it (my lex only does 39mpg driving nicely

so saving total of around £120-£140 a month,

there gunna swap my parrot kit over for free and look to change cars again in 18 months

cant say no really (well i can but i dont want to!)