uchinanstyle's 1999 EK9
08-26-2011, 03:32 AM
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Re: uchinanstyle's 1999 EK9
Build your own ground kit but don't go crazy with the wires. On my old DC2, I ran a 4(8ga) to (4~0ga) block. With the 8ga lines going to the harness ground point, transmission ground point, rear of the head and the last one went to the firewall. The 4ga connected to the battery. This setup wasn't obtrusive like most aftermarket kits.
08-26-2011, 11:34 PM
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Build your own ground kit but don't go crazy with the wires. On my old DC2, I ran a 4(8ga) to (4~0ga) block. With the 8ga lines going to the harness ground point, transmission ground point, rear of the head and the last one went to the firewall. The 4ga connected to the battery. This setup wasn't obtrusive like most aftermarket kits.
I will look in to the grounding thing.
Where in Japan are you located dee?
08-27-2011, 07:35 AM
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Donnie - I own your old DC2 and your old 18" CE28's are on my Bugeye STi ... hahahaha
The only wire that should be visible is the 8ga that goes to the tranny ground spot.
The only wire that should be visible is the 8ga that goes to the tranny ground spot.
08-27-2011, 12:49 PM
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08-27-2011, 10:50 PM
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Waiting on parts. Ordered some stuff back in April but the builder is slower than snail **** rolling up hill on a frozen winter day.
Engine is out and the engine bay is getting prepped for a tuck. Found some rust that was caused my a bad battery so I am repairing that cancer right now. The owner after you and prior to me was a complete ricer with barely enough brain cells to keep his normal body functions working.
At the current rate, the car should be on the ground and running in February or March. Gotta get it painted and you know how long Okinawa body shops take..... hahahaha
Engine is out and the engine bay is getting prepped for a tuck. Found some rust that was caused my a bad battery so I am repairing that cancer right now. The owner after you and prior to me was a complete ricer with barely enough brain cells to keep his normal body functions working.
At the current rate, the car should be on the ground and running in February or March. Gotta get it painted and you know how long Okinawa body shops take..... hahahaha
08-28-2011, 07:19 AM
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Re: uchinanstyle's 1999 EK9
Pretty shitty job, my badges were really stuck on there. Was a fight getting them off and the adhesive left behind didn't want to come off without a fight. Must have spent an hour per badge cleaning off the area and removing the built up dirt and staining on the paintwork before fitting the new one.
Makes a big improvement to how fresh the car looks though. I think the next things to change to freshen up my exterior will be the roof rubbers and the outer window scraper mouldings.
Makes a big improvement to how fresh the car looks though. I think the next things to change to freshen up my exterior will be the roof rubbers and the outer window scraper mouldings.
08-30-2011, 04:44 AM
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Pretty shitty job, my badges were really stuck on there. Was a fight getting them off and the adhesive left behind didn't want to come off without a fight. Must have spent an hour per badge cleaning off the area and removing the built up dirt and staining on the paintwork before fitting the new one.
Makes a big improvement to how fresh the car looks though. I think the next things to change to freshen up my exterior will be the roof rubbers and the outer window scraper mouldings.
Makes a big improvement to how fresh the car looks though. I think the next things to change to freshen up my exterior will be the roof rubbers and the outer window scraper mouldings.
dee, you need to make a garage thread.
08-31-2011, 04:30 PM
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09-02-2011, 10:28 PM
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Re: uchinanstyle's 1999 EK9
car is back stock, if anyone needs any of the after market parts that I had on it, lmk.
Reason for going back stock is, I'm going to sell the car and the parts separate, I will be looking for a 4 door. CL7 Euro R most likely.
just a ruff list:
5zigen 4-2-1 exhaust manifold
pass word carbon Kevlar spark plug cover
spoon Kevlar intake pipe
spoon rear tower bar
cusco comp s full suspension
samco hoses with water temp sensor adapter
Type R floor mats front and rear
a couple of oil caps (hks and blue anodized)
defi gauges, water temp, oil temp and oil pressure w/ link controller
this is all i can think of know.
I also have me ce's for sale 16x7J+42 x 4 PM if interested
Reason for going back stock is, I'm going to sell the car and the parts separate, I will be looking for a 4 door. CL7 Euro R most likely.
just a ruff list:
5zigen 4-2-1 exhaust manifold
pass word carbon Kevlar spark plug cover
spoon Kevlar intake pipe
spoon rear tower bar
cusco comp s full suspension
samco hoses with water temp sensor adapter
Type R floor mats front and rear
a couple of oil caps (hks and blue anodized)
defi gauges, water temp, oil temp and oil pressure w/ link controller
this is all i can think of know.
I also have me ce's for sale 16x7J+42 x 4 PM if interested
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09-05-2011, 11:35 AM
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Re: uchinanstyle's 1999 EK9
Real shame you're having to move on, was looking forward to seeing how the car progressed.
Will the replacement be staying stock or will you be making any modifications to that once you have it?
Will the replacement be staying stock or will you be making any modifications to that once you have it?
09-05-2011, 01:01 PM
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Re: uchinanstyle's 1999 EK9
I'm speechless behind this beautiful car. Congrats for all the work you've done on it.
Like others said, too bad you have to sell her. Hope the new owner will take care of like you did.
Like others said, too bad you have to sell her. Hope the new owner will take care of like you did.