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[James.Judd.1]

I though I would start a Build thread as the car seems to be heading in that direction.

I bought the car a few weeks ago now with the intention of leaving it as it was and just enjoying it...

Its super clean without a dent or a scratch anywhere.

2003
Satin Silver
81,000
A/C
Fogs.

The car was pretty much standard when I bought it. The only mods being a Mugan splitter, Apex lowering springs & Black alloys.

SPEC:

ENGINE
- Tegiwa M Carbon Airbox
- Tegiwa Silicone Intake pipe
- Tegiwa Thermal Inlet & throttle body gaskets
- TODA Dolphin tip Cat back exhaust
- 4-2-1 decat race header
- Spoon yellow rocker cover
- Tegiwa dress up nuts
- Smoothed inlet manifold
- Billet battery tie down bar

SUSPENSION
- MeisterR Zeta R Coilovers
- DC5 trackrod ends
- Tegiwa steering arm adjuster
- JDM rear anti roll bar
- Superpro castor correction bushes
- Buddyclub Roll centre adjusters
- Buddyclub rear camber arms
- Eibach front camber bolts

TRANSMISSION
- Tegiwa solid shifter bushes
- Polished OEM gear knob

WHEELS & BRAKES
- Enkei Evo 8 17x8 alloys refurbed in black
- Brembo disks & pads









I stripped the rocker & inlet manifold off at the weekend in preparation of sprucing up the bay a little.

Heres the rocker..



More updates to follow

Any comments are welcome.

[James.Judd.1]

To do list:

- Federal 595RSR's
- Uprated engine & gearbox mounts
- Engine torque damper
- Braided lines & DS2500's
- Progress rear ARB
- Exhaust
- FRSU
- Headunit & Speakers
- Baffled Sump (When oil needs changing)

[Cosmic-Dan]

Did you do the cam cover your self?

Also if your looking at RSR's for track you will need a baffled sump or a sump insert.

Looking good though :bigthumb:

[Stevo M81]

Liking the rocker cover looks smart [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[James.Judd.1]

Thanks guys!

I did indeed do the cam cover myself, etch primer, 3 coats of Fiat Golden yellow, then sanded back the Honda logo followed by about 5 coats of laquer.

The coil cover was just sanded, primed & a few coats of satin black.

Im still awaiting some Black dome nuts & a titanium anodised filler cap to finish it off.

It was my intention to baffle the sump when it next needs an oil change.. I have a friend that is an alumium tig welder so I will just buy the kit Tegiwa offer and hand it all over to him.

Would you guys advise 22 or 24mm rear arb (Using Standard Front)

Thanks

[Mazzerati]

Wondered when you would appear after our chat on the seat forum how you finding it to the Cupra?
Looks nice and some good mods already

[tonyb86]

Nice mate, any better pics of the front end with the splitter?

[James.Judd.1]

Wondered when you would appear after our chat on the seat forum how you finding it to the Cupra?
Looks nice and some good mods already

Haha! Small world. I much prefer the CTR, Its more of a package than the ibiza & its nice to get away from turbos for a little.
Have you got a Build thread?

[James.Judd.1]

Nice mate, any better pics of the front end with the splitter?

Thanks [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

Im afraid I havent. The car is up on axle stands at the minute as I have stripped down all the suspension to add all the new goodies.

Hopefully when there all fitted, ill give it a good detail and get some good quality pics up

[James.Judd.1]

Spent this evening grinding off all the lugs & casting marks off the inlet manifold before it goes to be bead blasted.
Cleans things up a little.

[keithlou]

liking your car and your build james, it's really coming alone nicely

i can see the 'ever-growing' list will keep growing until you turn it to a track car

[James.Judd.1]

Cheers Keith!

I really dont know where im heading with this build..

[keithlou]

haha totally understand, just keep doing all these basic mods and bring the best/ max from the stock engine/ chassic without going too far

i just persoanlly think driving one of these cars without tracking it (say once or twice a year) will be a waste, but the mods does help it to drive better even on road, k-pro soon?

[James.Judd.1]

Yeah I cant wait too get it out on a track, I have never done anything like that before so I think ill be a bit nervous at first but im sure I will get used to it soon enough.

I think it will be a good car too learn in though. Enough power to have fun but not enough to get you into too much trouble, & hopefully the handling will be sorted soon.

I want to go out in a car with a kpro before I make the decision. Any offers guys??

[Mazzerati]

Wondered when you would appear after our chat on the seat forum how you finding it to the Cupra?
Looks nice and some good mods already

Haha! Small world. I much prefer the CTR, Its more of a package than the ibiza & its nice to get away from turbos for a little.
Have you got a Build thread?

Yer same here, nice not to breakdown for a change haha.
I have a build thread somewhere but I haven't updated it in ages, can't really be bothered ): haha

[A19XVV]

Lol another ex Cupra.net user!! Civic looks awesome mate, can't wait to begin on mine but sticking to my guns n waitin till I'm back from Australia n Bali to start spending haha. Will keep an eye on this!!

[James.Judd.1]

Seems like a few of us Seat guys have jumped ship haha

Just picked up a set of DC5 meisterR coilovers second hand.

http://www.meisterr.com/Site/Zeta-R.html

I know the DC5 & EP3 are interchangeable with slight modification.. I just dont know what these mods that are needed are?

Can anyone enlighten me?

I know im rather silly buying them not know if & how they will fit but they were a price I couldn't refuse!

[keithlou]

haha they must be cheap then, sorry cant help you on this one...can you not test fit them and see what needs cutting/welding/ changing?

[James.Judd.1]

Yeah that always an option, its nice to be prepared though.. saves any unwanted surprises.

I am pretty sure its only some spaces needed for the rear or something.. I hope

Resolved - The rear bushes to the lower control arms just need a little grinding & I need some DC5 Track rod ends. [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[keithlou]

fwir the meister r's for ep3 and dc5 have the same design? i might be completely wrong thou, which one you bought, the straight arm or the curved arm one?

oh and i just read your edit as i type so nevermind lol

where you buying all these cheap goodies from? enkeis and meisters...

i've got myself a new set of alloys btw :WOOT