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Apologies for the late reply guys been busy trying to get the car finished

 

MB6 rear hubs are straight bolt on even the rear wheel bearings are the same fitment, I've ended up taking them off only due to my ride height problems   cup was nearly at it's maximum to the end and didn't wanted to take the risk damaging the arches since it's had a full respray, think MB6 rear are more suitable for DC2 shame as the wheels where sitting perfect with the arch,

 

 

noodels all parts are bought from SpeedEquip mate always top service 

 

 

Krzys that's an emissions sticker that there use in Japan 

 

And thanks for al the comments   

[My Mugen DB8R Build update 28/02/15]

Another update is here alot as been done since I've had it back from body shop, done a full re-bush with HardRace bushes was surprised how the old ones  some like egg shaped lol, While doing the bushes I decided to fit MB6 rear hub conversion which given me a wider track sits nicely lined up with arch now 

 

Some pictures 

 

 

All OEM decals and badges fitted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear spoiler lip fitted 

 

 

 

Always wanted a Ktuned shifter absolutely amazing piece of kit feel of the shifter is amazing 

 

 

 

 

Front lower arm cleaned and a lick of hammerite paint and HardRace bushes fitted 

 

 

 

Old one out in with the new 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hardrace RTA and drop links

 

 

 

MB6 rear hubs had a full refurb and HardRace RTA bushes fitted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test fitted my Rays again can't to get these on, hopefully there will be on once alignment as been done 

 

 

In the process now doing ABS unit wire tuck

 

 

Interior shot

 

 

 

 

Still to fit on ATR front calliper will fit nicely with TE37s

Hopefully next get a remap done 

 

And just like to say BIIIIIIG thanks to SpeedEquib Auto centre for supplying the parts and helping me to fit them 

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Cant believe i've only just seen this!

 

Its beautiful 

 

I see you got Phil to do your exhaust, Are you from the midlands?

 

 

Sorry for late replies guys been busy

 

Yep got the exhaust done from Phil mate but don't have it any more ended up buying Fujitsubo Legalis R which I always wanted and quite rare to find, not from Midlands did abit of traveling

 

And thanks again for all the kind comments :-D

 

Cars gone to get it final touches, paint getting flattened and polished badges and stickers going on too

 

 

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Nearly done, badges and decals will be going on in few weeks time inc spoiler lip

 

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Went to bodyshop on Tuesday see how much has been done, looking good so far

 

 

 

 

 

 

passenger side duct fitted

 

 

More updates tomorrow hopefully

[My Mugen DB8R Build update 28/02/15]

Few pictures from body shop





Complete full set of brackets, screws, clips, badges



Door trims (wont bloody cheap), window seals




Hoping it will be finished some time next week

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Thanks guys still going to be same color, once it's back it's having complete bushes changed

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Appreciate all the comments guys , will update with more pictures when it's in body shop

[My Mugen DB8R Build update 28/02/15]

Not updated for a while, just been getting parts together for respray and other bits too

Clutch was on it's way out replaced with Exedy stage1 clutch, thanks to SpeedEquip for carrying out the work



NRG hub lock





New system installed





New front wheel bearings and ARP extended studs





S2000 clutch cylinder fitted







Rear Grunny flap and passenger side duct





Had my TE37s refurbished





Got myself a really mint condition Legalise R bloody hell these sound amazing (fitted but no pictures yet)



parts for body shop

Rear screen seal



Replacement badges



Side door decals



Bonnet latch



Cars finally booked in for respray will update with more pictures when it's in body shop

Thanks for looking   

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Worth the price though? These used to be mega expensive.

 

Quite a rare part to find too

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improvement in rigidity, Fast turn in feels much better and front end feels alot more solid, going over speed bumps certain creaks no longer there, defo noticeable difference

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Thanks guys :smile:

 

Some info on Fender braces

 

J's Racing inner fender brace provides chassis reinforcement between the joint of the car's front engine section and mid c**kpit section. Typically, the greatest strength of the car's chassis will be low, concentrated in the frame. As we move up the chassis, we find there is less reinforcement, especially at the fender area, where the forward section and mid section of the car are joined by a few spot welds. Consequently, under hard braking and cornering there is a great amount of flex and twist at the fender area. The J's Racing fender brace reduces this flexing and the sloppy steering response associated with it. Chassis rigidity is increased noticeably and turn in response is significantly crisper and faster.

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Small update

 

Fitted J's racing fender braces, there where easy to fit, once all finished doors where very slightly off line so it's too body shop soon to have them re aligned inc wings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Innovative engine mounts fitted

 

 

 

 

Finlay manged to get JDM 98spec wiper washer bottle this was required for 98spec lights

 

 

 

More to come

 

In- line fuel kit

S2000 clutch cylinder

still in process in wire tuck

New calipers

rear spoiler lip

Front bonnet to be replaced

Rays Alloys

Optional side skirts

etc

 

My uncles new toy too Legacy RSK B4 Rev D his 4th one

 

 

 

 

 

 

[My Mugen DB8R Build update 28/02/15]

Match it to the blue spoon calipers, should contrast nicely with those mounts too.

 

Hmm good choice mate, that will just go well with Gold washers too

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Looking at changing my color theme on cam cover, intake manifold and intake pipe any suggestions please, think I've had enough on White lol

[My Mugen DB8R Build update 28/02/15]

Got few more parts to be fitted

J's Racing fender braces



S2000 clutch cylinder, still awaiting for spacer



Complete set of wedge bulbs for center heater console



Anodized Innovative mounts will go nicely with the bay



Also looking at getting these latest Spoon calipers due to be released no idea when though

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Appreciate for all the kind comments guys thanks

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looks lush and nice results on the dyno

 

love the new wheels as well - look top notch.

 

Just a shame there in need of refurbish, but you can't complain there bloody hard to get hold of

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Good roller results.

 

How on earth does your manifold stay that shiny?

 

Thanks pal, it gets polished now and then lol

[My Mugen DB8R Build update 28/02/15]

Thanks for the kind comments guys, looking at getting new style Skunk2 Ultra Series Street Manifold or just stay with the ITR one

[My Mugen DB8R Build update 28/02/15]

Such a tidy car with some very nice mods Is the steering column bit car or carbon dipped?

Thanks you very much , steering column is carbon dipped it's OEM Honda part

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spats look perfect! would you consider getting a roof spoiler at the top of the rear window?

Will love too but can't seem to find one in UK, it's the customs that's stopping me buying one

picture of how it would look like

Next on the list are these side skirts

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Awesome, lights look

Thanks guys,

Defo prefer these over 96spec ones much better light and look much better

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Update

Finally got my JDM 98spec lights fitted, took a few days to sort out



Ballast had to be relocated on drivers side due to ABS unit





Had too get JDM 98spec AC line too 96spec vs 98spec





Working late lol



Almost there testing them out





Nicely sealed



Looks so much better



Rear fog light fitted



Rear bearings needed replacing has there started whining, took some time to find them but got them at the end





Sump gasket had a very slight leak wanted to stay OEM and Hondabond





Oil temp gauge sender to be fitted on sump



More time with snow foam love this stuff



I defo recommend this under body lance




Always wanted these



Test fitting them amazed on fitting with no gaps perfect fit











Off to body shop soon more updates coming soon

Thanks for looking

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is that a quick release boss? steering wheel looks lush! your car is SO clean!!

Thanks dude, yep NRG quick release and short hub, has bought the steering closer to you just how I wanted feels so much better to drive too