My Silver UKDM BB1
Posted: 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
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:
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:
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.
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
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:
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:
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.
what's it lowered on?
