Recent content by Stiamh-JM

Lovely stuff.

What you taking a picture of that old banger for?

I'm not familiar with ST versions, however a quick search states this is a Performance Edition? It was covered in VUDU stickers too.

Sorry just seen your reply - I'm in West Yorks and TBH there aren't many Honda specialists around these parts. Any easy jobs I have friends that can help me out. I follow VTEC Monkeys on FB, been very tempted at so much aftermarket stuff however I'm trying to refrain as want to keep it OEM as...

Pretty solid from what we've seen, was under it a few times last year and was surprised at how well it looked. Small bits of corrosion at the back below the boot floor, bits of surface rust on the springs too which can easily be replaced. There is a small level of anxiety attached to the car...

Sorry mate, direct neighbours only sadly...did next doors 108 too whilst I was at it :LOL:

Had a bit of an early spring clean over the weekend, also treated myself to a Karcher last week so wanted to clean everything in sight! Replaced the rear Type R badge, old one came off pretty easily after I utilized the Mrs' hairdryer, always get interesting looks from passing neighbours when...

Brand new Puma behind me in traffic today, actually thought it looked pretty smart!

I had quite a few more pictures to post but it hit the limit (because I duplicated everything like an idiot). Here's some more from throughout the year: The recent storm also decided to deface my rear Type R badge too, got a replacement somewhere so that's a job for this week, it was...

Cheers man, fingers crossed for you, enjoying your thread! Isn't @leeds2592 your tea maker? I live 3 doors down from him so I'll have to invite him round to put the kettle on when I clean it this week!

Gearboxes need checking, it was difficult to get it into gear some times however now it's smooth as ever. Check for rust/rot, timing chain as mentioned. Mine makes a horrid crunching noise when starting up some times, this became identified as the 'K20A sneeze' and is actually a normal trait.

Yeah it's actually pretty nice as a daily, smooth as silk, only downside is that this is a non-AC model so summer is a bit of a 'mare.

Come on, you've sold both your Volvos, not just the one, the piggy bank must have at least £2,850 in it now.

Ah cool, I'll check them out! That's on the radar, among other things, I'm not aware of it being done at any stage. Also can anyone tell me how to edit posts on here? I'm looking everywhere for an edit button on my original post as I've mucked up the images.

Hello, Not sure how to describe my history with the forum, or my car history to be honest. I've been on and off here for years after a couple of RS purchases, namely a 172 Cup and a 197. It's been a couple of years since the 197 went but I still frequent the forum, so thought I would at least...