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My Silver UKDM BB1

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My Silver UKDM BB1

Post by ATR84 » Mon Dec 22, 2014 12:27 am

As it is now:

Lowered 45mm on Meister R Coilovers
Skunk 2 Megapower Exhaust
DC Sports Manifold and downpipe
Type S Intake with resonator removal and cold air feed
Climair Wind Deflectors
17 Inch Keio Alloys with Falken 452's all round

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From the beginning:

I picked this up a few weeks ago from Derby and drove it back down to West Sussex. Here is a pic of it before I did anything to it:

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On the drive home it became evident that the brakes needed attention. Judder under braking was apparent and they didn't inspire any confidence. I also didn't like how high the car was sitting on the 17's. I was either going to refurbish the original wheels or lower the car. In the end, as the suspension was knocking anyway I decided to go for Mesiter R Coilovers, Brembo discs and pads all round and an oil change, all work carried out by PA. Here are some pics of the car after the work and a clean:

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Car sits so much better, handles really well, and stops better, so all in all I am very pleased.

There are a few issues to sort out:

- Blows in the exhaust system from the backbox and downpipe, not that noticeable yet
- Little bit of rust on the drivers side arch, these arches were done a few years back and you can't tell, I only know because the previous owner told me and provided me with a receipt for the work. For the moment I have soaked the arches with Bilt Hamber Dynax S60 which will hopefully slow things down. Pics of the rust below.

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Post by chrismc » Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:44 am

Nice to see a clean BB1- not many left

Only thing I'd change is the 17's- always thought they make a 4g look over-wheeled. OEM will look & ride much nicer
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Re: My Silver UKDM BB1

Post by MaccaIRL » Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:55 am

Looks well :)
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Post by Drax » Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:57 am

looks in great condition!! :shock: 8-) what's it lowered on?
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Post by Merlin » Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:13 am

The car looks very nice. I wish my one was so clean looking.
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Re: My Silver UKDM BB1

Post by ATR84 » Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:48 am

Drax wrote:looks in great condition!! :shock: 8-) what's it lowered on?
Meister R Coilovers :twisted:

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Re: My Silver UKDM BB1

Post by Senninha » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:55 am

You've done a beautiful job. :)

Clean and the car looks even better lowered.

Noticed you've got the same rust bubbles coming up on rear arches same as mine. (I have a Silver UKDM 96 4th gen).

The rust just won't go away. I've had my arches cut out and renewed twice and layered in Waxoyl, yet it still finds its way back.

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Re: My Silver UKDM BB1

Post by ATR84 » Mon Dec 22, 2014 11:24 am

Thanks for the nice comments everyone :D

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Re: My Silver UKDM BB1

Post by ATR84 » Fri Jan 30, 2015 7:14 pm

I had a DC Sports manifold and downpipe fitted today, along with a Skunk 2 megapower cat back exhaust and a refurbed rear anti roll bar. All work done by Performance Autoworks. Will get some updated pics up in due course.

Very happy with the way it looks and sounds :D

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Post by ADS1 » Sat Jan 31, 2015 4:21 pm

Lovely looking prelude, good luck with her 8-)

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