Jax Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 When I bought the car it was nice and presentable, a few problems caught my eye:-n/s/r shock absorber leaking, o/s/r rear caliper leaking, halfords light-up washer jets, wheels weren't to my taste, long scratch on the bumper and various stonechips, interior was just disgusting, didn't appear to have been serviced for a while.I replaced the shocker and caliper, ripped the seats and carpet out to fumigate it, replaced the stereo with my JVC unit, sourced a set of 15" Honda fanblades, it was more pleasant to drive. Even had time to sap on some pseudo-genuine decalsThe air-con was a bit flat and smelt of a*s so I replaced the cabin filter, de-bugged the air vents, and regassed the system. Took care of the rusty heat shield while I had the bonnet up for an hour.Time for a service. New brake fluid, cambelt, aux belts, K&N panel filter, did away with the plenum/air resonator jobbie, Oil, plugs, fuel filter etc. etc.Went ahead with some trinkets just to tidy things up, a nice exhaust tip, did away with the tired looking Honda badge on the tailgate, and managed to find a nice leather honda centre console with storage/armrest.I was very lucky to find a VTI-S front splitter and side skirts, although they were silver so me and Libby (girlfriend aka ginger genius) spent the weekend prepping and painting them.Wash, Wax, Private plate, and here we go- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKH25 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Bet it feels like a new car now, nice work on the lip and skirts, just need a rear one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVEMB2 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Nice M looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Thanks all I must confess, I'm not completely sold on the rear splitters, but we'll see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNK43 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I agree not a fan of rear splitter. Like it on fan blades. Suits well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Thanks bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jool83 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 nice m mate looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKH25 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Thanks all I must confess, I'm not completely sold on the rear splitters, but we'll see! Fair enough, I must say it does look good without one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Thanks jool, Next on the list is 16" O.Z Superturismo wheels in black, red calipers, and drop the ride height 35-40mm.Not sure if MG suspension is the way to go though as I want brand new suspension and finding new ZS 120 shocks and springs seems impossible. any lowering kits to recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB3Matt Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I think the popular choice are those Meister R's if you have the cash to splash. Not too sure on cheaper ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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