Stephen_AUS DC5R - The 07RAK Attacker

[Stephen_AUS]

Nice. I quite ofte hear that HR can never get the larger shipments right; ie they always seem to miss a few items... dunno why they cant address that issue..

It's just my sponsorship stuff, so not worried about it. They said they didn't have enough stock so they would send it on my next shipment out when they do. Normally they have a checklist, shouldn't have any issues.

Yeah looking good mate.
Its a good fuel setup. Nice and tidy and makes the bay look so much cleaner.
And DONT make the same mistake I did, I had a long list of jobs to do before i started the motor after the swap that I forgot to do and one of them was to tighten all fuel lines LOL.
Fuel leaked everywhere hahahah.
The guys at HR are extreamly helpful and I was so greatful to have them on board, as you are too.

Ah man, you have no clue how worried I was about fuel leaks, I checked over everything like 100 times haha ...

[KANJO RACER]

Are you still running the Js 60RR? If so how loud is it?

[Shakeel]

Are you still running the Js 60RR? If so how loud is it?

He had the J's 70rr from memory..

[Norm]

Stephen, double check your fuel gauge area. You might need to put some "fuel sealant" around it. Even though its a tapered setup, mine was leaking until I really tightened it. So make sure you run the car and look around there.

[Stephen_AUS]

Are you still running the Js 60RR? If so how loud is it?

He had the J's 70rr from memory..

You sir are correct! It is quite loud man, definitely not street legal at all. 115db on flyby at Lakeside to give you guys a number on how loud it is.

Stephen, double check your fuel gauge area. You might need to put some "fuel sealant" around it. Even though its a tapered setup, mine was leaking until I really tightened it. So make sure you run the car and look around there.

I ended up using sealant anyways, nice tight and no leaks at all!

[Stephen_AUS]

So just a little quick update ... few things happened in the past week.

Got the engine mounts all sorted ... took me about 3hrs to do all of them, here are a few pics.


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I also ended up selling my Mugen Air Box to a mate of mine, so I have the funds to buy a ported manifold straight away!


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Then just recently took out all of the Tein Super Street Coilovers that I sold off to another mate of mine and got them swapped over for his standard suspension for the mean time. It's not safe to drive at the moment cause it needs a alignment but if I am getting my new set in 2 weeks time, why bother and just keep the car at home.


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This tie rod end took me 30mins to get off! Finally persuaded it with the heat gun and WD40!


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It's now sitting in 4WD mode ... wont be moved until the day my new coilovers arrive!


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Besides from that, I was lucky to spot a WRX STi S204 V-Lip on eBay for $110 shipped. Quite good price compared to many others online. Once it arrived, I was really stoked at the quality ... didn't even know it was made from fibreglass so it is sturdy unlike the plastic ones you get that's all mangled from shipping and handling. So it was a bonus!


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That's all for now, photoshoot is scheduled next month so hopefully will get you guys some awesome photos then!

My new RE30's should also be in next week so that will be my new daily wheels as my current wheels now look horrid due to the offsets ~ should look sweet with all new everything

[knobosaurus]

So much progress. Keen on seeing what the wheel fitment will be once you've got the new wheels and coilies.

[felixR]

Nice work Stephen!

[Stephen_AUS]

So much progress. Keen on seeing what the wheel fitment will be once you've got the new wheels and coilies.

Rays RE30 in Gunmetal with Polished Lips, 18x8.5 +30 all round. 235/40 tyres. Will stagger to 255 fronts when they go down.

Nice work Stephen!

Thanks

[Stephen_AUS]

So a small new update before my coilovers arrive ~

I was looking through Gumtree a week ago and spotted a set of

Advan RGII in Gold
17x9 +45 with Kumho KU31 255/40
17x8 +37 with Kumho KU31 235/45

These were literally in mint condition, only slight gutter rash on one wheel ... all other wheels are smick, still has the stickers all intact and perfect! He advertised them for $1200, but I haggled him down to $950, bargain shopping Tyres are still 80% tread left also, so I was happy. So I'm now ditching the RE30's for another day to come in the future. Here are a few photos, my brother helped me out with a little photoshop trickery since the coilovers haven't arrived yet ~


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News on the Zeals is that Japan is in a snow storm and is currently clearing up, hopefully should be sent out next week and arrive in 2 weeks time! Need it in time for 22nd March at Lakeside ...

I'll have more updates soon

[knobosaurus]

Sweet photo editing skills there Steve. I sure hope the zeals won't disappoint you when they arrive after all that delay.

[Stephen_AUS]

So after a long 10 weeks wait ~ they finally arrived!

Endless Zeal Super Functions (latest edition with all the new amendments)
Spring Rates: F-14k R-20k



They are set to be installed on this coming Monday along with my JDMyard Baffled Sump, Spoon Rigid Collars, Endless Engine Oil and Gearbox Oil.

I also purchased a ASC Speed Metal Fully Ported RBC Intake Manifold in a Polished Finish. This was a good pickup ! It's getting shipped to my sponsor HR and David will be storing it for me until my next set of parts will be shipped out with it ~



I finally got my MTEC Shifter Springs in and they were installed straight away, easy process and the final result is astonishing! Really does make shifting alot better, less play in the shift, alot less chance of mis-shifting.



Finally got around to fixing up my lip with some double sided tape, but it seems to not hold very well so maybe need something stronger! Though it looks great !!


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Thats it for now, I'll have heaps more photos once I got the new stuff in!

[felixR]

Nice coilovers Stephen

[Toddxxx]

Mental coils man!
Cars is looking great as usual

[wongy]

Zeal coils ftw loved my zeals in my DC5, was beast, moved on to ohlins now xD might switch back to zeals if a good decent priced set come up, good progress so far