feck

Yours is the finest 96 Spec JDM Type R's I've ever seen and finer it's getting.

Tom B

Thanks.

Tom B

Forgot to add that all 5 engine mounts have now been replaced with new OEM '96 Spec mounts.

dave7

You could get a jdm oem cat also?

What do you do to protect the trim?

Tom B

I have one but decided to leave it with the decat for the time being.

Just this stuff Genuine Honda Parts Honda Cars Honda Motorcycles Honda Power Products PRO HONDA Exterior Plastic Renewer

Tom B

Have a look at this one
Probably the best one on the planet with the exception of the one Honda use for display.

dave7

Thanks man! I placed an order, see if they will ship to US. That stuff doesn't seem to be available over here.

Tom B

Welcome.

Tom B

Some snaps I took during the festive season.

feck

Looking V good.

Tom B

Left & right runchannels.

Bitanga

Can you do a tutorial of installing those please?!

Tom B

Yeah. No idea when it will be though.

Tom B

kb8thekid

as close to the catalog as one can get.

Tom B

It's getting there but no matter how much time, money, blood, sweat and tears I throw at it I'll most likely never be satisfied. Just going to enjoy the journey.

I was watching a video on YouTube the other week where some guy(Shmee150) was getting his brand new Aston Martin detailed. Was interesting to see some of the paint defects. Even brand new cars are not perfect.

dave7

Some OCD things you could do: get the type r license plate, and line up the center caps perfectly. Even the mag pic car has misaligned center caps. I think Honda tries to align them from the factory?

Klasse

Your car has to be one of the closest to perfect OEM! Have you done a rebolster of the recaros? Or are they good?

Dave7's comment made me look at the centre caps. Did you OCD yours to match the picture, or is that coincidence?

Tom B

They aren't bad but I have bought replacements.

From factory, the bottom of the H on all Honda centre caps points to the tyre valve.

And it was complete coincidence! Mine are in fact in the factory position on all four wheels. Looking at the magazine car the rear appears to be misaligned.

dave7

I didn't know that about the tire valve thing. So I guess your R is nicer than the one in the pic?

Tom B

Replaced the shift lever and all associated parts.

Tom B

New OEM rear fuel tank/exhaust shield and associated bolts.

Tom B

New OEM plug wire cover and various nuts and bolts in the engine bay.

feck

This is turning out to be a fantastic car. Kudos.

ssmrico

wow just wow clean