Mike2JZ Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 awesome result! rear numberplate looks a bit comical though, why so small? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolizma Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Looks amazing mate! And these wheels!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Looks brilliant now it's all done. Wheels + R888's sit perfect too. No wonder you're a happy chappy! I won't be able to come near your car now with my sub-par offsets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) Those rears look like a super agressive offset Edited July 1, 2016 by Luxluc (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 that is sexual James. agree with the rear plate, needs to be centred or a jap style plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conorj Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Wow looks amazing, wheels are perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 That's stunning! congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Those wheels look awesome Much better than ccw classics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Looks great...but that rear plate is driving me nuts! Please centre it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 looks fab, didn't even notice the rear plate, ignore em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Plate is staying put I'm delighted with the wheels and the paintwork/bodywork. All the little touches I always wanted done have now been completed. What to do under the bonnet is the next thing. Also some bigger brakes. Perhaps a Top Secret bonnet too. The list never ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Love the car. Have to agree the rear plate let's it down after so much hard work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 A few from the Scottish Car Show and Cleanfest over the past couple of weekends: https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13726732_987771817988156_8238318316965952252_n.jpg?oh=d49384d20b1921cfa35ee2b52ed8e90d&oe=582961BF https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13729037_987771827988155_157899123110069718_n.jpg?oh=e9fceb468ff75be829573f86b96cc101&oe=581A292B https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13731585_987771861321485_7771182477129298714_n.jpg?oh=f48edba813a7048b459d2cfdbfd94775&oe=57E9064D https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13680576_1185994291423067_8785271478820519296_n.jpg?oh=08b30c75b04b44a58a28bfae19177fd0&oe=58315EEA https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13731588_559251446853_7143960294437841553_n.jpg?oh=33416e52fc3affa7a3f3a60203939487&oe=581C89DF https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13769340_559251456833_8931584202536900546_n.jpg?oh=0acb39e549a580bc52f8d550abbc21cd&oe=58229ADB https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13776035_559448232493_2968829351131198265_n.jpg?oh=59efe36f2ea4dfe74d963990a4559a41&oe=5824DD47 A couple showing the colour when the sun finally ventures up to Aberdeen... https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13619860_559020359953_4799700153553838263_n.jpg?oh=81d8aa9bfa23fea97ce36765b7025fbd&oe=5828910B https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13631670_559020369933_9149188445649543419_n.jpg?oh=3bb2ed412b5fcaed6cdfd588256924c6&oe=581856B5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Lovely car James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Looks really nice, bet it looks great in the sun. Loving the front lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Lovely car James. Thanks mate Looks really nice, bet it looks great in the sun. Loving the front lip. Thanks - it's just a shame there isn't enough sun up here haha! I adore the lip, I'm surprised so few have it. Unfortunately APR stopped doing it though, so I'm trying to find another just in case the worst was to happen. Continually playing about with the ride height - I've raised the front another 4mm to avoid catching the arch with my tyre: https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13920653_996286130470058_3246285002182764575_n.jpg?oh=86af21f22d1c6c265966f46be3fd40c1&oe=582B52F6 https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13906859_996286533803351_4532169976634096771_n.jpg?oh=57b8cb4061a605ff18c8d0a977dbe8d3&oe=580FF94E https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13882191_1039148722848137_2757365706138232584_n.jpg?oh=b66461b25fe32dd378168a9dc524dc20&oe=585D5D29 https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13920766_1039149056181437_2590298507289197591_n.jpg?oh=9318cb835502b8080ebcbc9831e0c59d&oe=581D1DF3 https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13876434_1039149152848094_664541772374768355_n.jpg?oh=102b58368ebd508cba0b894bdcf92bf0&oe=582F68CF I think I may reduce the front R888 from 245/40/18 to 235/40/18 to give a little more breathing room as well. I'm also looking into changing the front brakes so I can get rid of the 3mm slip-on spacer. In tandem, it'll do me a world of good. Also picked up a 4" downpipe and midpipe, so I'll get that fitted as soon as it arrives and help with spool a little. Still got my eye on a Syvecs (well, another, that may actually get fitted, just like the 264s... ) and something like a 6266 eventually, but need to recoup a little after the paint and wheels before I do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Wow now that is truly stunning. Well done on the changes, like you said though time to save now and spend on the performance of the car. Well done again and keep the updates coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Sits so well on those wheels ! spot on ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudsey Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Sure looks lovely - you must be very happy indeed. Are you planning on retiring the car from the track after your beautification work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Time to replace that dynosaur-turbo matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Love the wheels, looks spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 Thanks folks - I'm very happy with it! A friend of mine has a Chaser which had some Work S1s on it. The front pair of them were sitting in my garage, so I decided to chuck them on the rear for a laugh to see how they sit: (There are another 2 images but they have rotated for some reason, so I've attached them but not linked them!) At 18x9.5 ET -3, they are a bit aggressive for me! It's a little 225/40/18 on there too, so no use for the Supra anyway! His rears are 18x11.5 ET -3, so I haven't even bothered trying them, as they'll poke 40mm more than my CCWs My new 4" downpipe and midpipe arrived today as well, so I'll need to get that fitted too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 Wow. Don't worry Luc - I'd never run something like this on the car though, just not suitable at all! Purely curiosity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 Well, 2000 miles after installing it, the HKS LA Twin clutch is knackered. Oil contamination from the rear crank seal is evident on the flywheel. All positions where the oil has splayed out matches up with hot spots on the pressure plate as well. The friction plates are fairly worn as well. Decided to replace the rear crank seal and have ordered an RPS Carbon Carbon triple plate clutch assembly this time round. A bit overkill for my current setup maybe, but gives me a bit of future-proofing. Going to sort a flange for the downpipe this week as well and get the full 4" fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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