henrys ek9 thread.

[welshname]

Wow, I actually miss my car a lot. I want it back so I can put her all back together! Infact, that reminds me, I need to make a list of clips etc, that I broke during the dismantling...
I really want to keep the standard wheels, but they stick in far too much! Been thinking about getting a set of 20mm hub-centric spacers for her, just to see how they look with a little more offset.

Like utter p0rn would be my answer

 

[Christopher]

The standard Enkeis are win. What about some DC2 98's?

 

[Firas]

Wow, I actually miss my car a lot. I want it back so I can put her all back together! Infact, that reminds me, I need to make a list of clips etc, that I broke during the dismantling...
I really want to keep the standard wheels, but they stick in far too much! Been thinking about getting a set of 20mm hub-centric spacers for her, just to see how they look with a little more offset.

for 20mm spacers you will need extended studs henry. Proper ballache to fit though. i would just buy a different set of wheels instead of messing around with spacers. A set of 98 spec teg wheels always work well and still in keep with the oem theme.

 

[aldo_87]

i had TE37's with the +43 offset which filled the arches nice

 

[henryp]

for 20mm spacers you will need extended studs henry. Proper ballache to fit though. i would just buy a different set of wheels instead of messing around with spacers. A set of 98 spec teg wheels always work well and still in keep with the oem theme.

AWH MANNN. I reeeeeeeallly wanted to keep the wheels standard though.. hmm.. are the studs on spines through the hub?

 

[henryp]

i had TE37's with the +43 offset which filled the arches nice

I like the TE37s, but I hate seeing champ white car, with different shade of white wheels..

If I was going to get some wheels, I'd have to for some CE28Ns 16" with some mental offset.

 

[henryp]

Had a trip over to the bodyshop today after work! Everything is pretty much rubbed down and ready for paint!
Should only be a couple of weeks now maximum!

Honda badge holes goneee!

 

[Turkish]

Be interested to see this once it's painted and detailed! You losing the badges or did you just want the option to pick and choose whether you fitted them?

 

[MaLicE]

AWH MANNN. I reeeeeeeallly wanted to keep the wheels standard though.. hmm.. are the studs on spines through the hub?

get 20mm hub centrics with the new studs fitted in them, then bolt the spacers to current studs and chop the old ones down to fit the wheels....

 

[henryp]

You losing the badges or did you just want the option to pick and choose whether you fitted them?

Yeah, just wanted the option to run with/without. I think I'll keep her de-badged but keep the Type R Decals on the side + rear

 

[henryp]

get 20mm hub centrics with the new studs fitted in them, then bolt the spacers to current studs and chop the old ones down to fit the wheels....

I've been speaking to a chap on the Ek9 forum, he supplys them 15mm or 20mm that bolt onto the existing hub and studs.. ! So f**king excited about getting the car back.

 

[MaLicE]

yeh but you will have to make sure that the studs dont foul the rear of the wheel.... other wise you have to cut them down

 

[henryp]

Ah, I see what you mean! I'll have a word with the chap

 

[Firas]

I see what malice means henry but in order for the bolt on spacers to completely cover the studs the smallest size spacer is 27mm unless ofcourse you cut the studs down and go with a smaller size spacers but i have never seen that done on a honda and dont know how safe that would be tbh

Also take it you are getting the spacers machined by Freakyparts henry?

 

[MaLicE]

if you need to cut the studs down its completely safe, the spacers slide over the studs and have new studs in the spaces between the old ones, you then put nuts on to the old studs, then chop them down flush to the spacers.... your wheel then goes on to the new studs and put wheel nuts on....

 

[henryp]

I see what malice means henry but in order for the bolt on spacers to completely cover the studs the smallest size spacer is 27mm unless ofcourse you cut the studs down and go with a smaller size spacers but i have never seen that done on a honda and dont know how safe that would be tbh

Also take it you are getting the spacers machined by Freakyparts henry?

Nope, been speaking to martin from mwtech racing

 

[henryp]

no, not had anyone here on ek9.org have to do that. there is a recess in the back of the wheels which allow the 15 to sit on flush, some wheels maybe different but no japanese car to date has had any fitting issues whatsoever, stock or aftermarket wheels.

martin

Asked about if I would need to cut down the studs to fit the 15mm spacers.. He says not? Hmmmmmmmmmm..

 

[Firas]

can easily measure it henry but i dont think 15mm spacers would clear the studs. Freakyparts is a machinist, has complete hubs and makes spacers from scratch and his measurement were that for the spacer to completely cover the studs, sizes would start from 27mm, which to me makes sense.

 

[henryp]

argggh, f**k it. I'm going to buy some 16" CE28Ns.

 

[Turkish]

Good man, colour? width? offset?

 

[henryp]

Good man, colour? width? offset?

Haha, Bronze, 7" +35?


EDIT: Or is that too tame? lol

 

[Turkish]

Sounds about right or 8 if you want a little tyre stretch going on.

 

[henryp]

little update;
been told the car will be sprayed monday! 4coats NH-0, 4 coats clear.. So should have it by the end of the week fingers crossed!

decided it would be a good idea to start making a list of all the little parts i've broken removing the interior, also need to get myself a set of amber side repeaters..
then ended up cleaning all the interior parts in the sun!

First Japanese receipt found! :approve:

The parts!

Spray spray spray spray spraaaaay

ewwwwwwwwwwwww!

yayyyyyy !

all done

didn't get any pictures, but i put some interior shampoo stuff on the rear carpets + door card material, came up a good 'un!

really can't wait to get the olde girl back and give her a proper seeing to inside! roof liner, carpets, seats etc!
also want to put all these pretty parts i've been gathering on her!

 

[Turkish]

Looking forward to seeing the results. If your painter is as skilled as you say that along with plenty of layers of paint and the car should look spot on.

 

[henryp]

The old girls got a lick of paint on her

Parts about to be lacquered

Shell had just come out the oven, needs to be rubbed down and polished..

Fingers crossed should be ready for Friday

 

[Christopher]

<3

 

[Firas]

Looks like a good job henry. looking forward to updates on this

 

[Turkish]

Looking good that, weren't tempted to shave the radio aerial?

Btw if you want the contact details for an awesome detailer once it's all done just to give it the finishing touches let me know.

 

[henryp]

Looking good that, weren't tempted to shave the radio aerial?

Btw if you want the contact details for an awesome detailer once it's all done just to give it the finishing touches let me know.

Tbh it had never crossed my mind, having the aerial shaved. now you've mentioned it, I'm going to be thinking "I should have had that done.."

I'll be in touch about the detailer, i need to talk to someone about whats the best thing to do with a freshly painted car..

 

[Turkish]

Sorry mate wasn't my intention. I think as and when I get mine if I have the spare cash to go to town on a full respray I'll drop the aerial in favour of an internal or one wired to the rear window heating element.

He does travel if needs be and I'm sure he'd be only too happy to offer advice for after care on new paint.

 

[richybatt]

found this while browsing, would top this of IMO:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2567642.htm

I'm meaning the plate btw.

cars looking like it's coming along nicely!

 

[henryp]

oh... hai

She's finally home

Put a few things on since she's been back ; door handles, skirts, wing mirrors, door strips and rear plate holder
I was so excited when I picked her up, can't wait to have her all back together, although I'm going about 1mph doing everything so I don't slip and scratch anything :approve:

More updates coming over the weekend hopefully...
HND ASSIGNMENT? NAAAHH I GOT TO PUT THE EK BACK TOGETHER!

 

[Turkish]

This thing is going to look flawless once it's back together. At this rate once I pick one up we'll have to sort a CS EK9 meet.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Ek9 type r is deffo gonna be my next car. Yours is coming along nicely mate cant wait to see the finished article.

 

[Firas]

looks brilliant mate. looking forward to seeing it back together.

 

[Daz.]

like!

 

[henryp]

She's 95% back together, the windows are being fitted on Tuesday!
I've found 2 patches of paintwork which have been flatted down, but then missed with the buffer. Only very small areas, but being anal as I am, I noticed them when it was in the garage..
I've been talking to Jim from WhiteDetails and I think I shall be taking the EK9 to him for a good session to finish her off ASAP !
Fitted the lower control arms and tie bar! (The keen eyed will notice the anti roll bar is missing - I'm waiting for new drop links)

Putting the lip/grill back on the front bumper

Orange repeaters replaced the shitty clear ones

She's coming along nicely now,
Looked at insurance which has dropped considerably now I'm 21. £650. Makes me laugh when the cheapest I can get insured on my 106 1.1 is £470.. !!?? I don't understand insurance pricing.

ANYWAY.
Hope you're all having a nice weekend!

 

[Christopher]

Absolutely stunning.

Fancy selling now?

 

[imprezaworks]

These are lovely, just a shame they fetch so much money. Yours will be minty mint.

Dan.

 

[henryp]

Absolutely stunning.

Fancy selling now?

Nahhhh, :rasp: