Aaron Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I've had the car about a month now (don't have any pics of when I bought it sorry) Bought it stock standard with 175,000 k's on its 1.6L SOHC Non-VTEC ZC engine (slow bugger) Within the first week I got some 2" lowering springs on stock struts and chucked them in. Put on some beauty rings and gold bullet valve caps. After about a week of having it at this height, I wanted more low. So I got myself some lowering springs and stock struts from an EF Civic (as the EF struts are 1" shorter than the DB struts) Installed them, and got my front tires tucking which is good. But unfortunately it took it a bit too low. Driving on the flat it would drag the mudflaps along, which I didn't mind, however the tire was also so far up into the guard that it was taking chunks out of the tire. So I raised her back up with the DB lowering bits and that it how she sits now. Interior wise it was quite tidy, did need a bit of a vacuum is all. Took the seat covers out of my old car and chucked them on. Came up with the idea to cover a section of the door cards with sugar skull patterned fabic, and also did the center arm rest. Pick up a front lip for $40 and gave it a quick test fit. I reckon it looks alright, needs a lick of paint though, hopefully I can get it attached this weekend. So, plans: Decide on some wheels, either 15x7 or 15x8 D-Window steels in White or some sort of mesh wheels Nardi or wood grain steering wheel More low (possibly coilovers) Drag flaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylann Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Not so sure about that fabric personally, but i'm not the best judge of taste my door cards are pink and blue flowers haha. Looks tidy though, nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 That fabric is the best part! Edit: I didnt mean that to sound like I didnt like the car, I just really like the fabric, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Calico Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Lip is tidy and subtle, what's it off? Plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Cheers all. The lip is off a DB6 too I believe, and yeah its plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabe Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 To slam these without coilovers, get yourself some EF shuttle rear shocks and BA Prelude front shocks. Combine with EF springs and boom. If you wanted to go lower, whack off the Shuttle spring perches and whack em on the above shocks and profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 To slam these without coilovers, get yourself some EF shuttle rear shocks and BA Prelude front shocks. Combine with EF springs and boom. If you wanted to go lower, whack off the Shuttle spring perches and whack em on the above shocks and profit. When you say shocks, do you also mean struts? I had EF struts with DB forks in the front and it grounded it nicely, but chewed the shit out of my tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabe Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Yeah struts. Chewed your tire cos you probably need to bash the metal lip and fold it over so it stops cutting the tire. Just fold it upwards and chuck some POR15 in there as well for safety. If you mean chew as in excessive wear, it'll be a toe issue. Also, EF forks lets you go lower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkoutnz Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Tasty cruiser there bro, and that fabric is teh shiznit!! Tint windows and/or nodding head dog for ultimate scene points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Yeah struts. Chewed your tire cos you probably need to bash the metal lip and fold it over so it stops cutting the tire. Just fold it upwards and chuck some POR15 in there as well for safety. If you mean chew as in excessive wear, it'll be a toe issue. Also, EF forks lets you go lower Yeah it was cutting the tire because it was deeeeeeeeep into the guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabe Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Fold up the lip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 lower profile tire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozin Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Fold up the lip Yes. lower profile tire Yes. Jesus. He can't save you now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepers Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 and i doubt he can save this car either. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 and i doubt he can save this car either. no he wont be able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylann Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I've got a guard roller youre welcome to use when you check out those reyums, save you bashing your guards with a hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 I've got a guard roller your welcome to use when you check out those reyums, save you bashing your guards with a hammer. Oh sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDA780 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 and i doubt he can save this car either.Can he save the exposed intercooler look on a mini mustang? Looks sweet on steels man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Cheers mate.So today I got working on the front lip, it did have a hefty crack in it, and was a little to wide, but I got around that with the handsaw A few pics from today:Before:IMG_0001 by Aaron_Pitman, on FlickrAfter:IMG_0007 by Aaron_Pitman, on FlickrIMG_0011 by Aaron_Pitman, on FlickrIMG_0013 by Aaron_Pitman, on FlickrWent for a drive through Albany Track Road and spotted a nice old shed for a photoshoot:IMG_0010 by Aaron_Pitman, on FlickrIMG_0009 by Aaron_Pitman, on FlickrAnd hopefully these will come in handy later on:IMG_0012 by Aaron_Pitman, on FlickrI've lined some some BMW Technocast wheels for the time being:Same style but all silver, but I'll most likely paint the spokes white and polish the lip (or all white, we'll see)15x7 +24 Offset which should fill the guards nicely.*Oh if anyone is wondering, I'm using the Canon 1100D for these photos. I can only get it out on the weekends. Its a suprisingly nice camera for the price* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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