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[cicco]

Hi Guys

Never done a build thread before so I thought it’s about time i had one, what with getting a new car and all.
My last car was a MK4 golf which I owed for 5yrs so thought it was about time I had a change, a few of my friends have or still do own type-r's and none of them have ever been disappointed with the car so i decided to go for one too.
I picked up my NHB premier at the beginning of Jan, haven’t had a chance to do much in the way of mods yet as I had to have the car serviced and replace the driver’s side rear wheel bearing apart from that it’s been great an i am loving the way the car drives and the addictive noise of the v-tec.

Current Mod List
Crackle black RBC
Gruppe M induction Kit
DC Sports Manifold
Mugen twin Loop
Eibach ABP sprins
D2 Camber Arms
Eibach camber bolts
TDI South FRSU
600K HID's
Goodridge Hoses
Stoptech Pads
Tegiwa Short Shift

Will try to keep the thread going with updates and pics, here are some quick ones taking on my phone, so excuse the poor quality





wasnt a fan of the fried egg look so got myself some silver-techs





My girlfriend was worried i might get a cold hand in the mornings from using the metal gear nob so she made me this

[SeanEP3]

clean looking prem! enjoy! [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[Stevo M81]

Welcome matey [smilie=karls_thumb.gif] What mods have you planned for her then

[cicco]

Thanks guys

Mods planned are
lower on ABP Eibach's and probably a FRSU although i have heard that the FRSU can make the back end a litte twitichy anyone else experianced this??

Also want to get it running around the 250bhp mark so looking at GM and either a mugen twinloop or Toda system plus RBC and a Kpro.
planning on getting a LSD at some point but it will all have to be done in stages and as and when i can save the cash up.

[cicco]

These turned up tpday along with eibach front camber bolts, will be ordering lowering springs soon.

[jamiebridge]

Love it mate, looks like a really clean example [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[cicco]

Love it mate, looks like a really clean example [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

Thanks mate its in pretty good nic, just Needs a couple
More shiny bits

[cicco]

These turned up today, Thanks to Dave at ABP for speedy delivery and great service. hoping to get them fitted in a couple of weeks when things quieten down


Was also a bit confused about this little note on the box

[cicco]

Piced up these at the begingng of the week, just finished fitting it tonight, although will be re-running the breather hose once i get some more clips.

[cicco]

Spent a little time polishing my new exhaust up tonight, will probaby come up a bit better with a little more time and work but i got bored, also have the midpipe and DC manifold that will to fit as well.

[Honda Malta]

Hey mate, nice one! Seems as though your quickly settling in with some nice mods already [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[Bud]

Twin loop

Tidy prem mate [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[cicco]

Hey mate, nice one! Seems as though your quickly settling in with some nice mods already [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

Hey pal, yeah been getting a bit carried away with buying bits, but after my last little spend up think things will slow down for a bit (maybe)

Twin loop

Tidy prem mate [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

Thanks mate, yeah i love the noise of the twin loop so had to have one, although ive noticed mine hasn't got any stamping on it and all the other ones ive seen have, dont suppose you know if this means any thing do you?


Should have the springs on this weekend so will update with more pics

[cicco]

So lowered the car today with a lot of help from my mate Rich, really happy with how it looks and it feels a lot more planted on the road. Planning on getting the FRSU sorted over the next few weeks.

Before


During...
Front

Rear


Finished result

[Stevo M81]

Some nice mods there matey, looks great lowered now.

[beefy]

looks great lowered now, alloys are abit dirty.

[cicco]

Some nice mods there matey, looks great lowered now.

Thanks mate pretty happy with how its looking.

looks great lowered now, alloys are abit dirty.

Yeah they are a bit, it's was raining yesterday don't worry i will clean them up today [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[Jameshop]

looks much better mate [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

wheres the rear abs wires? i cant make them out.. (cable tied mine to my d2 camber arms)

[cicco]

looks much better mate [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

wheres the rear abs wires? i cant make them out.. (cable tied mine to my d2 camber arms)

Cheers mate. I did the same, just hadnt done it when i took the picture.

[cicco]

Quick up date, these came through the other day so will be fitting them either this week or next.
Also im off to TDI south on Tuesday for their FRSU will let you all know what the car is like afterwards.