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[SurreyEP3]

de-wiper looks great mate, all the little bolts and nice plastics make such a difference.

got my beast of a cleaning product delivery due today so ill get the civic sweet again this weekend

speak soon bud

Jake

[simon_typer]

Sounds good Jake.

Have to meet up soon.

[Kev_G]

So clean and crisp the car utter inspiration for my other project rather than my type r though lol

[simon_typer]

So clean and crisp the car utter inspiration for my other project rather than my type r though lol

Thanks Kev. Its getting there, OCD can be a pain at times!

Whats the other project you have?

Si

[simon_typer]

Painted the engine mount this weekend:

Before:



During:



After:



Much better, few more bits to clean/paint under the bonnet then nearly there I think.

Also did the Hondata mod and 80mm induction pipe to the air box I had. Happy with the ITG but wanted to see how I go on with this, plus keeps the engine bay more OEM.

So broke out the grinder and opened and smoothed the box up:

Old restrictive air intake:





Better larger pipe I ordered:





Airbox before:



During:



After:











Feed this intake behind the front panel/bumper and direct to the grill:









All done:



First impressions seem positive, not any louder than stock on idle or threw the rev range. Seems to pick up a little better though.

Si

[Kev_G]

So clean and crisp the car utter inspiration for my other project rather than my type r though lol

Thanks Kev. Its getting there, OCD can be a pain at times!

Whats the other project you have?

Si

I have a old Mk3 Astra Estate with a 350+bhp saab engine going in, fully smoothed bay, with wiring tuck, rare parts galore on it

[simon_typer]

So clean and crisp the car utter inspiration for my other project rather than my type r though lol

Thanks Kev. Its getting there, OCD can be a pain at times!

Whats the other project you have?

Si

I have a old Mk3 Astra Estate with a 350+bhp saab engine going in, fully smoothed bay, with wiring tuck, rare parts galore on it

Nice!! Any pics/links?

Si

[Kev_G]

So clean and crisp the car utter inspiration for my other project rather than my type r though lol

Thanks Kev. Its getting there, OCD can be a pain at times!

Whats the other project you have?

Si

I have a old Mk3 Astra Estate with a 350+bhp saab engine going in, fully smoothed bay, with wiring tuck, rare parts galore on it

Nice!! Any pics/links?

Si

Needs updates but not shown half the parts yet as keeping them in suspense

Seems to be getting know where but will soon

http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/showthread.p ... -For-Swede

[rjwedgner]

A very well looked after milano ep3

[Ollie milanoctr]

Good job on the engine bay, you have transformed it matey! It makes mine look an absolute state

[simon_typer]

Cheers Ollie.

Bit more work the bay last weekend, AC pipes and fittings.

Before:







During:








After:














Si

[tonykennedy1989]

I'm so taking all my pipes off and spraying. Them! Nice work man!!

[simon_typer]

Cheers mate.

[simon_typer]

Picked up a silenced r8yb 2.5' b pipe last weekend from Lee:



Hopefully be fitting this weekend.

Si

[simon_typer]

All fitted, sounds good, small burbling on idle and opens up threw the rev range.

Was a big task to fit as old b pipe seen better days, plus whilst we have the cat off fitted the rear engine mount upgrade.

New parts and fittings:









On the ramp:





Old pipe:





New 2.5' pipe ready to fit:



Old one off and in the best place for it:



Rear mount removed and insert fitted:





Clearance not issue as still running standard height at the moment:




Overall very happy with both upgrades. The pipe needed doing and had been blowing from join. The mount has made an improvement, is a slight vibration increase on idle, but will go once settled in I feel, plus much better threw the gears now.


Also refurbed my callipers and hubs front and rear:









Si

[White91]

How does it compare to your MK5?

[simon_typer]

Both very different cars mate.

Mk5 was more refined, different car to drive and power deliver.

Civic more rough round the edges and need to push to get same out of it.

Both great cars, just very different.

Si

[SurreyEP3]

Bought the same b pipe Tuesday night picking up my new rear silencer tomorrow. Are you going to replace yours?

[simon_typer]

Excellent Jake!

Running the standard back box for the time being. You?

Si

[SurreyEP3]

I picked up a spoon n1 at the weekend so preparing myself for tinnitus by xmas