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Rob's EK9 Progress
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Not a huge update but still worth pluming it up.
The only area that had been a bit neglected was the engine bay. So with the 1st meet due tomorrow I thought I'd better brave the cold and the light snow.
Wasn't really nasty under the bonnet, just mostly dirty water marks that just needed wiping off.
Before
Also took off my Mugen socks as they didn't look very orange anymore! They are currently drying so not back on the nine yet.
After
Didn't take long luckily as my fingers had started to feel like they'd fallen off!
Did notice the other week that the engine had misplaced one of its rocker nuts, so I popped over to the eBay and got a nice shiny set of stainless ones to replace the nasty aluminium ones that did start off life being black.
Much prefer these now!
That's all for now, just need some warmer weather so I can get painting some bits.
The only area that had been a bit neglected was the engine bay. So with the 1st meet due tomorrow I thought I'd better brave the cold and the light snow.
Wasn't really nasty under the bonnet, just mostly dirty water marks that just needed wiping off.
Before
Also took off my Mugen socks as they didn't look very orange anymore! They are currently drying so not back on the nine yet.
After
Didn't take long luckily as my fingers had started to feel like they'd fallen off!
Did notice the other week that the engine had misplaced one of its rocker nuts, so I popped over to the eBay and got a nice shiny set of stainless ones to replace the nasty aluminium ones that did start off life being black.
Much prefer these now!
That's all for now, just need some warmer weather so I can get painting some bits.
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Finally got a healthy wedge of updates with a few more to come in the next few weeks!
Lets start off with the aluminium pipe for the intake. Didn't like the chrome look of it so used up some left over vinyl I had and after quite a bit of heat I got it on there fairly well. Still some air bubbles but nothing major.
Finally had some spare cash to spend so got hold of the MFactory flywheel and an OEM clutch kit. Will get these fitted in the next couple of weeks should make the nine feel a load better.
Decided to treat myself after spending it all on service bits and had been thinking about a Spoon brace for a while but then thought I may as well get one that actually improves things. So popped over to see Matt O and snapped up his Password Strut. Unpainted but has been sent of to be powder coated so should have this back very soon.
Figured I'd get the polish out ready.
Last week end the sun finally popped out and it was above freezing so got an oil change sorted.
Also while I was there I started to remove the bits in the way of the Password Strut and re routed the throttle cable.
Now runs under the inlet.
Also turned the bulkhead grommet round the opposite way to make the re route easier.
This was now in the way.
And left a load of mess behind! Will have to sort out the peeling paint at a later date. So just a wipe down for now.
Quick test fit of the Password looks pretty good, even with no paint!
Sits a little tight on the Air con pipe so will fix something up to stop it rubbing.
The clip for the bonnet support decided to fall apart! so will have to think of something to get this working again.
And finally replaced my worn out EK9 sticker! A big thanks to Gav for sorting me out!
Should have some more very soon and early May as I'll be getting ready for Jap of the Fest!
Cheers!
Lets start off with the aluminium pipe for the intake. Didn't like the chrome look of it so used up some left over vinyl I had and after quite a bit of heat I got it on there fairly well. Still some air bubbles but nothing major.
Finally had some spare cash to spend so got hold of the MFactory flywheel and an OEM clutch kit. Will get these fitted in the next couple of weeks should make the nine feel a load better.
Decided to treat myself after spending it all on service bits and had been thinking about a Spoon brace for a while but then thought I may as well get one that actually improves things. So popped over to see Matt O and snapped up his Password Strut. Unpainted but has been sent of to be powder coated so should have this back very soon.
Figured I'd get the polish out ready.
Last week end the sun finally popped out and it was above freezing so got an oil change sorted.
Also while I was there I started to remove the bits in the way of the Password Strut and re routed the throttle cable.
Now runs under the inlet.
Also turned the bulkhead grommet round the opposite way to make the re route easier.
This was now in the way.
And left a load of mess behind! Will have to sort out the peeling paint at a later date. So just a wipe down for now.
Quick test fit of the Password looks pretty good, even with no paint!
Sits a little tight on the Air con pipe so will fix something up to stop it rubbing.
The clip for the bonnet support decided to fall apart! so will have to think of something to get this working again.
And finally replaced my worn out EK9 sticker! A big thanks to Gav for sorting me out!
Should have some more very soon and early May as I'll be getting ready for Jap of the Fest!
Cheers!
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Another little update.
Got the strut bar back from paint the other day, stuck the badge back on and plumbed it on today!
Badge fitted
Had to consult the oracle for the torque setting of the top mount nuts. 49 Nm if anyone needs to know
Very happy with the finish and the look.
Little one of before.
After.
Makes the OEM bar look soo wimpy! lol
A couple more for some whoring!).gif ":)) :))")
Thanks to Matt for selling it to me. Proper chuffed.
Nine is booked in on the 22nd for clutch and flywheel fitting cause I can't be arsed with doing it again.
More updates very soon! Thanks as always.
Got the strut bar back from paint the other day, stuck the badge back on and plumbed it on today!
Badge fitted
Had to consult the oracle for the torque setting of the top mount nuts. 49 Nm if anyone needs to know
Very happy with the finish and the look.
Little one of before.
After.
Makes the OEM bar look soo wimpy! lol
A couple more for some whoring!
Thanks to Matt for selling it to me. Proper chuffed.
Nine is booked in on the 22nd for clutch and flywheel fitting cause I can't be arsed with doing it again.
More updates very soon! Thanks as always.
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Cheers Boi! lol
Yeah got an old work mate to paint it for me. Done real good job. Would have never got it that good.
Coming along nicely
The red wrinkle paint didn't seem to come out right?
Thanks. Yeah I did it in the dark in a cold shed so it came out poop!
Will re paint for Japfest, while I'm off work and the suns out.
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Hi guys 'n' gals!
Have been a bit lazy with the updates as I have been busy sorting bits for Japfest, which has been and gone now.
Anyway here is the latest instalment from me!
After installing the Password strut I had exposed some nasty paint where the OEM strut had been sat.
So I masked it up sanded it down and gave it blast of Championship White.
Still got some other bits to touch up but will get them done later.
So have been thinking about what to do with the sub-woofer in the boot and had decided to mount in the spare wheel well, instead of having it taking up space sat in the boot/trunk.
This is what I had in mind.
This way I will have somewhere to keep little bits like cleaning bottles etc. in the boot without them rolling around. Also keeps it looking tidy.
So started to make a template.
Once I'd got the measurements I could get the right amount of wood required. Trip to the local DIY shop.
Bit of a squeeze!
So used the template and got the rough shape done.
Fitted well. I wanted it to be tight fit so it wouldn't move about and it will also sit on the edges of the plastics, instead of rubbing the paint away, like the old one did.
Sorted a spot for the sub to sit and cut out the slot for it, test fit again.
Then went ahead and made the walls for it, 9cm tall. Plenty of screws and glue required here!
Test fit again. I wanted to be sure that I could pull it out over the Sub each time without too much difficulty.
So made the lid after, same size as the base for unit. Cut a portion off the rear for hinging. Fixed it down.
Fitted the hinges and sunk them in so they are flush and don't stick out. Had to make the lid narrower than the base else it would foul on the plastics.
All fitted and trial fit, again.
This way It is not fixed in anyway and can be taken out easily and more importantly doesn't rattle about.
When I was happy with it I rounded the edges with a file and tidied it up a bit.
Grabbed some fabric and laced that on, didn't quite have enough though but no problem. Its not really seen in there.
Installed with the boot liner over the top.
Hard work but totally worth it.
Then started with the japfest prep!
Usual rusty rad stays.
Air con was not bad but dull looking and would of looked strange, had I left it.
Blitzed them back with the dremmel!
Some zinc primer and a lick of ford silver we had lying around.
Then I started on the rocker, for a second time!
Paint stripping!
Came off easy!
Decided I wanted to shave most of the lettering. But had no angle grinder MIA so had to dremmel my little bum off!
Took me a good few hours! hosed all the dust off and let it dry over night.
In the morning I masked it.
Wiped it down and got painting!
Took a few goes as the wrinkles where not even at 1st. So used 1+1/2 cans of wrinkle. Some warming with the hair dryer and left it over night. Then dusted it over with a better red.
Finally ready for fitting.
Comparison
Waited a day, for engine heat to fully cure the paint, before refitting the plug cover as it rubs in the corner.
All done!
Did do lots of cleaning for Japfest also but didn't feel the need to bore you guys with all that!
More coming soon!
Thanks for reading as always!
Have been a bit lazy with the updates as I have been busy sorting bits for Japfest, which has been and gone now.
Anyway here is the latest instalment from me!
After installing the Password strut I had exposed some nasty paint where the OEM strut had been sat.
So I masked it up sanded it down and gave it blast of Championship White.
Still got some other bits to touch up but will get them done later.
So have been thinking about what to do with the sub-woofer in the boot and had decided to mount in the spare wheel well, instead of having it taking up space sat in the boot/trunk.
This is what I had in mind.
This way I will have somewhere to keep little bits like cleaning bottles etc. in the boot without them rolling around. Also keeps it looking tidy.
So started to make a template.
Once I'd got the measurements I could get the right amount of wood required. Trip to the local DIY shop.
Bit of a squeeze!
So used the template and got the rough shape done.
Fitted well. I wanted it to be tight fit so it wouldn't move about and it will also sit on the edges of the plastics, instead of rubbing the paint away, like the old one did.
Sorted a spot for the sub to sit and cut out the slot for it, test fit again.
Then went ahead and made the walls for it, 9cm tall. Plenty of screws and glue required here!
Test fit again. I wanted to be sure that I could pull it out over the Sub each time without too much difficulty.
So made the lid after, same size as the base for unit. Cut a portion off the rear for hinging. Fixed it down.
Fitted the hinges and sunk them in so they are flush and don't stick out. Had to make the lid narrower than the base else it would foul on the plastics.
All fitted and trial fit, again.
This way It is not fixed in anyway and can be taken out easily and more importantly doesn't rattle about.
When I was happy with it I rounded the edges with a file and tidied it up a bit.
Grabbed some fabric and laced that on, didn't quite have enough though but no problem. Its not really seen in there.
Installed with the boot liner over the top.
Hard work but totally worth it.
Then started with the japfest prep!
Usual rusty rad stays.
Air con was not bad but dull looking and would of looked strange, had I left it.
Blitzed them back with the dremmel!
Some zinc primer and a lick of ford silver we had lying around.
Then I started on the rocker, for a second time!
Paint stripping!
Came off easy!
Decided I wanted to shave most of the lettering. But had no angle grinder MIA so had to dremmel my little bum off!
Took me a good few hours! hosed all the dust off and let it dry over night.
In the morning I masked it.
Wiped it down and got painting!
Took a few goes as the wrinkles where not even at 1st. So used 1+1/2 cans of wrinkle. Some warming with the hair dryer and left it over night. Then dusted it over with a better red.
Finally ready for fitting.
Comparison
Waited a day, for engine heat to fully cure the paint, before refitting the plug cover as it rubs in the corner.
All done!
Did do lots of cleaning for Japfest also but didn't feel the need to bore you guys with all that!
More coming soon!
Thanks for reading as always!
Trondelond
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Nice attention to detail there. 
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Thanks all for nice comments
Yes the rocker is a million times better than before. Just the right amount of paint on there so I don't have huge wrinkles!
Nearly every person I saw looking at my bay at Japfest would touch it! Have no idea what the facination was! lol
Yes the rocker is a million times better than before. Just the right amount of paint on there so I don't have huge wrinkles!
Nearly every person I saw looking at my bay at Japfest would touch it! Have no idea what the facination was! lol
ekev9
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Thanks all for nice comments
Yes the rocker is a million times better than before. Just the right amount of paint on there so I don't have huge wrinkles!
Nearly every person I saw looking at my bay at Japfest would touch it! Have no idea what the facination was! lol
I would want to touch that rocker cover its so eye catching
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Hi everyone! Been a while since an update so i must apologise for that
Been sorting a couple of little bits where I can.
Decided I didn't like the location of the fog light switch so i ordered a better looking switch and set about getting in there!
As you can see its in stupid place!
After it was removed i filled the hole that was left behind with some epoxy. I will paint it to make it blend in better at some point.
As you can see i have gone for a top gun missile style switch. Which fits in a treat.
Next was one of the wheels where the paint had fallen out with the wheel and decided to leave!
So I touched this in until I can them refurbed.
Next i decided to spend some real money on getting a new back box made up at a small garage that happened to be a franchised Powerflow shop.
Cheeky picture on the way out!
Also have a couple of videos! Just hope they work.
Thanks all for reading, hope you enjoyed!
Been sorting a couple of little bits where I can.
Decided I didn't like the location of the fog light switch so i ordered a better looking switch and set about getting in there!
As you can see its in stupid place!
After it was removed i filled the hole that was left behind with some epoxy. I will paint it to make it blend in better at some point.
As you can see i have gone for a top gun missile style switch. Which fits in a treat.
Next was one of the wheels where the paint had fallen out with the wheel and decided to leave!
So I touched this in until I can them refurbed.
Next i decided to spend some real money on getting a new back box made up at a small garage that happened to be a franchised Powerflow shop.
Cheeky picture on the way out!
Also have a couple of videos! Just hope they work.
Thanks all for reading, hope you enjoyed!