Fresh pics of the 'teg.

[Chip-mk1]

The Victor X that I have is designed for improvements between 7K and 10K rpm.

TBH for a boost motor like mine will be, the performance side of it intake wise isnt really an issue, so its not needed really for me, but it fits a lot better than the original one in the tiny mk1 clio engine bay, so that seemed a good excuse to get one even though I didnt really need it for the engine spec. Quite a lot lighter too!

 

[mrc300]

That is true, but as soon as one is used here, it'll go the same way.

You still thinking of getting one then pal?

It's a shame, because apart from the rust issue they are bombproof when accompanied with a stringent oil maintainence schedule. My issue was not being able to find the 'right' one. There was no middle ground, it ranged from rust riddled cheaper cars to garage queens and dreamers that were around £5000 for a UKDM, they were out of my budget. It's just that type car.

Love the Exhaust you put on it, reminds me of my pugsport I had on my Rallye. I will own one, B18 VTEC crossover is addictive and the handling sublime.

 

[.Ben.]

Awesome motor, Daniel - looks like a really well-kept example!

I realise I may be in the minority but UKDM front end > JDM front end.

 

[Chip-mk1]

It's a shame, because apart from the rust issue they are bombproof when accompanied with a stringent oil maintainence schedule. My issue was not being able to find the 'right' one. There was no middle ground, it ranged from rust riddled cheaper cars to garage queens and dreamers that were around £5000 for a UKDM, they were out of my budget. It's just that type car.

Love the Exhaust you put on it, reminds me of my pugsport I had on my Rallye. I will own one, B18 VTEC crossover is addictive and the handling sublime.

Tegs and clios have one thing massively in common, the engine LOVES a bit of forced induction. Teg gearbox and diff cope far better though!

 

[DanielJames]

It's a shame, because apart from the rust issue they are bombproof when accompanied with a stringent oil maintainence schedule. My issue was not being able to find the 'right' one. There was no middle ground, it ranged from rust riddled cheaper cars to garage queens and dreamers that were around £5000 for a UKDM, they were out of my budget. It's just that type car.

Love the Exhaust you put on it, reminds me of my pugsport I had on my Rallye. I will own one, B18 VTEC crossover is addictive and the handling sublime.

Indeed it is, epic handling cars. Believe the hype, LSD is awesome.

Funny you should mention oil as I'm still not sure what grade I want to use. I started with 0w-40 Fully Synthetic Mobil One which I already had and saw some owners using on ITR-DC2. It barely used any oil but did sound a bit tappety at times.

I had a look what Honda recommend and they say 10w-40 Semi Synth, so bugger it, I bought some Castrol stuff and put that in for now.

But then you go on the forums, and they say "thou shalt always use fully synth 5-40" etc, for now, I'll listen to Honda

There's actually a clip of the video that Honda made about the differences between the 96 Integra R and the 98 Integra R where one of the chief designers of the engine states that you do not need expensive oil, theyre designed to run semi synth 10-40. I'll listen to him too

Awesome motor, Daniel - looks like a really well-kept example!

I realise I may be in the minority but UKDM front end > JDM front end.

Thanks mate, the previous onwer had it 7 years and went to Honda for everything. Pretty epic history.

The Victor X that I have is designed for improvements between 7K and 10K rpm.

TBH for a boost motor like mine will be, the performance side of it intake wise isnt really an issue, so its not needed really for me, but it fits a lot better than the original one in the tiny mk1 clio engine bay, so that seemed a good excuse to get one even though I didnt really need it for the engine spec. Quite a lot lighter too!

I'll have to look for your thread mate, sounds like youre doing an epic build

 

[Chip-mk1]

I'll have to look for your thread mate, sounds like youre doing an epic build

My thread isnt very interesting at the moment TBH mate as Ive decided to put a cammed williams engine and box in as a temp measure for 2013 so my mrs can get some more trackday practice in first, then the boost honda will go in next winter. So am just plodding along on the honda mockup in the spare frontend as a background task.

 

[mrc300]

Thanks mate, the previous onwer had it 7 years and went to Honda for everything. Pretty epic history.

It was a lease car for much of its early life, if I remember correctly. SH was pretty comprehensive. He wouldn't let me drive it at the time because it had no petrol in it, which I thought was a bit odd!

 

[Rob]

Really like that, although the back plate needs chopping down (I don't care if it's illegal).

Not sure i'm a fan of the black wheels but it's probably lack of definition in the photos or contrast in my screen.

 

[Mr R.]

That car gives me a hardon. Bloody lovely.

Shame about the rear plate/foglight set up though, it looks scruffy on an otherwise lovely looking car.

+1 but love theses cars though, looks like a good example.

 

[Coops Mk1]

lovely car, hero rep +3 for teg ownership imo

 

[_Tom]

Looks lovely. Not a fan of the wheels but not due to the fact theyre rotas. Will look great with the oem 16's.

I always think they look like somethings missing from the rear. Mean front, soft looking ass.

 

[DanielJames]

It was a lease car for much of its early life, if I remember correctly. SH was pretty comprehensive. He wouldn't let me drive it at the time because it had no petrol in it, which I thought was a bit odd!

Oh you actually went to have a look at it?

Yeah it was a lease car for the first 3 years then one owner from 2003-2012.

Not sure why he said that about a test drive, there's a petrol station just up the road (I'm local)

I had a test drive and fell for it.

Really like that, although the back plate needs chopping down (I don't care if it's illegal).

Not sure i'm a fan of the black wheels but it's probably lack of definition in the photos or contrast in my screen.

Watch out we got a badass over here

The wheels are really hard to photograph, if I take a picture with my iPhone, you simply can't see the wheel at all!

+1 but love theses cars though, looks like a good example.

Thanks mate

 

[tommy g]

Looks really nice.

 

[mrc300]

Oh you actually went to have a look at it?

Yeah it was a lease car for the first 3 years then one owner from 2003-2012.

Not sure why he said that about a test drive, there's a petrol station just up the road (I'm local)

I had a test drive and fell for it.

Sure did, personally I think some oem 98 spec wheels would look sensational.

 

[DanielJames]

I've been meaning to get some off a lad for around 2 months now. Apparently this weekend is the date.

 

[RSteve]

I'm sure that was you a few cars behind me in traffic through Garforth mate this morning, car looks well!

 

[Ash']

Lovely car! What is it like as a daily?

 

[kpowell911]

Looks lovely. Not a fan of the wheels but not due to the fact theyre rotas. Will look great with the oem 16's.

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This, love the car, hate the style of the wheel, the fact they are Rotas dont matter, just not sure on the style?

 

[DanielJames]

I'm sure that was you a few cars behind me in traffic through Garforth mate this morning, car looks well!

Probably pal, I'll have to stop looking for a Blue cup haha. Thanks!

Lovely car! What is it like as a daily?

Not the best, prefered my BMW overall I think.

But when you want to let your hair down and attack some country roads, there is no comparison.

Which I now do each day on the way to work lol

This, love the car, hate the style of the wheel, the fact they are Rotas dont matter, just not sure on the style?

Yeah I know what youre saying.

The original style (either Regameister or Spoon not sure) looks the tits in white and 16".

Made a video of the exhaust, doubt many of you will like it tbh but hey may as well share it!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY8N69pLT-4

Few random new pics too:

084.jpg by DanielJames., on Flickr

079.jpg by DanielJames., on Flickr

086.jpg by DanielJames., on Flickr

060.jpg by DanielJames., on Flickr

 

[Slammed172]

Love it, MINT (don't quote me on that, photos are deceiving ).

f**k the wheel snobs, they look great.

 

[Lawro]

Stunning! Have such a soft spot for the UKDM DC2.. Always fancied one.

 

[DanielJames]

Love it, MINT (don't quote me on that, photos are deceiving ).

f**k the wheel snobs, they look great.

Haha, it's not the cleanest teg out there but it's not far off!

Paint is a bit dull and the front bumper is pretty knackered. Easy fixes though

 

[ekaJ]

Love it mate.

Hows the crackle/wrinkle paint work?

 

[DanielJames]

Love it mate.

Hows the crackle/wrinkle paint work?

Magic.




Lol I have no idea, just spray it on and it dries that way after a few hours.

 

[RSteve]

Probably pal, I'll have to stop looking for a Blue cup haha. Thanks!

Stop it mate that sentence just depressed me haha!

 

[DanielJames]

Stop it mate that sentence just depressed me haha!

Haha soz pal. Goodnight sweet Clio.

 

[DanielJames]

Decided to go back to BMW ownership now guys, if you're interested in the 'teg let me know. It'll be on PH over the next few days.

Cheers!

 

[_Tom]

Decided to go back to BMW ownership now guys, if you're interested in the 'teg let me know. It'll be on PH over the next few days.

Cheers!

So soon? What BMW you looking for now then mate?

 

[DanielJames]

I want a 3er, 328i or 330ci.

I do love the teg but day to day driving its grinding my gears. Its not the nicest place to be for 2 hours a day, as much as I hate to admit it.

 

[mini_nick]

I like the sound of it under load but not keen on the off throttle rasp... I know a lot of Honda's do this with aftermarket exhausts, no idea what causes it? Car looks really nice btw!