Monday 5 October 2015

RAC - DTEC - Driver Tuning Session - 27th Sept 2015

Took the Evo out last week to test out her current potential, just a general "make sure the build went alright" sprint run. Wow, happy with the new power made after the tune. The old girl accelerates much quicker. I'm still getting used to the power, hopefully get better lap times in the near-future.

One of my practice runs.

And here are some photos taken by my mate's partner. Thanks Andrea!


This K20 powered EK Kanjo beast here!


Foky's Honda Integra DC5R

Thursday 3 September 2015

Mate's 1979 Toyota Corolla TE71 upcoming project preview

Got a few photos of a 1979 Toyota Corolla TE71 sent to me from a mate who has just purchased this from the eastern states. Plan is to restore this car to its former glory.

It is going to be awesome....










*Apologies for the low quality photos

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Sleepless nights approaching.... #mgs #metalgearsolid #phantompain #mgsv #mgs5 #metalgear #diamonddogs

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Wednesday 2 September 2015

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV CN9A build-Part 1

Taken at JDMWA 2015 Mother's day cruise/meet.
Credits to Hiroshima Screamers

Bought this Evo IV back in 2009, mainly came with a usual few mods air filter, blow-off valve, exhaust muffler and wheels. Started off first with the process of de-modding the car, replacing the existing setup with parts i preferred, as well as carried out existing repairs that the vehicle required.

Evo 4-6 Ultra Racing fender brace bar getting installed

Evo 4-6 Greddy LS-spec Intercooler

Greddy intercooler fitted!

Evo 8 MR turbo getting prepped to be installed

Out with the old manifold
In with the new.

Evo 4-9 Tomei exhaust manifold with heat-shield

Evo 4-6 Tomei Dump/Front pipe combo with Tomioka Racing high -flow cat

More to come in Part 2

*Apologies for the low quality photos which were taken many years ago.

Monday 31 August 2015

EU3 Honda Civic Modulo Exhaust Muffler

The Honda Modulo muffler which i won on Yahoo auctions Japan arrived today. Since i had the day off decided to head off to a mate's workshop to borrow his hoist to get it fitted.

Ooohh Nice!


OEM Stuff

I find that its sitting abit low after fitting it to the car, the gap is probably allowance for the rear skirt. Mmmm... ( I think its time to 'fill in that skirt gap').

Inspiration

Overall, after roadtesting, found that it hardly made any difference noise-wise, however there is a very slight improvement to throttle response using my ass-dyno.

Muffler sitting quite low...

Another photo angle

Side Close-up


Rear close-up

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Wednesday 26 August 2015

Friday 21 August 2015

Mitsubishi Evo IV CN9A Tune

Finally got the old banger tuned early this month after 6 long years of owning/(slow)building it.
Many thanks to the boys at Tokyo Motorsports.
240kw ( 321HP ) at the wheel hubs. I'm pretty happy with the results

Photo was taken at an earlier tuning attempt, but was unable to as we found the transfer case was broken!


More details on the build to come.....


Thursday 20 August 2015

Honda EU3 Civic lowering springs mod

Fitted these Eibach Pro-kit springs, dropped about 30mm in height.
More information on these Springs can be found here:
http://eibach.com/global/en/products/street-performance/performance-springs/pro-kit

These springs come progressive, great when you want to lower your vehicle but yet want to retain the comfort. Have had these springs for about just over a month now, and i must say driving the Civic feels much better now. Handling has greatly improved over stock. Less squat during acceleration and braking and also less roll during corners.

Watch this video by the guys from mightycarmods.com on how to install your lowering springs the correct way if you intend to DIY it.




Hate that wheel gap

Straight from factory! Eibach-sealed


Nice black coloured "stealthy" springs

Front shocks on standard springs

Springs by 'Eibach'

Fronts springs laying beside shocks before installation

Front springs height and coil comparison: Eibach (right), Factory springs (left)
*Took photo from a weird angle, but you get the idea

Front Eibach springs fitted!

Rear Shocks on standard springs

Rear springs laying beside shocks before installation

Rear springs height and coil comparison: Factory springs (right), Eibach (left)

Stock

No more, Rear springs fitted on OE shocks 

Before

After
*Apologies for the low-quality photos


2002 EU3 Honda Civic

This is my (wife's) daily commuter, an Aussie-delivered 2002 EU3 Honda Civic VI 5-door Hatchback. Purchased in June 2015. Sporting a 1.7 D-series SOHC VTEC engine, this small econo-box suprisingly puts out 95kw (128HP) at the crank and yet delivers excellent fuel economy. Its not fast, but it handles well.

At the moment it is still factory standard except for a drop in panel K&N air filter (cleaner).


Mods that i am planning for:

  • Muffler
  • Lowered springs
  • Wheels
  • Front lip spoiler(splitter)?