My Mini Evo & My Vtec Euro

[lovecolt]

Ok guys,

Here's my little blackie. Kinda regret for not getting a red one. Don't get me wrong, the black r.colt looks very good....just very hard to maintain its shining looks.

So, if any of you have any good black car cleaning tips, remember to tell me.

http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/DSC_2373.jpg
http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/DSC_2374.jpg
http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/DSC_2380.jpg
http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/DSC_2390.jpg

[lovecolt]

http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/DSC_2396.jpg
http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/DSC_2402.jpg
http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/DSC_2408.jpg

[kayman]

FANTASTIC SHOTS!!! the car looks great!!!

Who took those shots and where ??? know what camera / lense combo was used?

[lovecolt]

Its at Rhodes Shopping Centre. Taken by my friend Kevin who used a Nikon D50 with unknown lens.

[ralligirl]

The moment my Mr and I found out that the Ralliart Colt was on the market, we drove down to the dealership and drove one home. I was torn between the Black and the Red, but had to come home with the Red.

The problem was a few months later I found a new home for Art (I call it Art)...................................... a track getting some instructions.:D :D :D :)

[Chipokae]

Nice pictures ralligirl. Can't wait till im game enough to take my car out on track. :o
oh well, there will come a time :)

[kayman]

well i've had my evo since med feb and havnt managed to get out there yet... came close on day but had to cancel... gone to the skidpan a few times but cant wait for a track day!

nice ride to the both of you!

[AK47]

The moment my Mr and I found out that the Ralliart Colt was on the market, we drove down to the dealership and drove one home. I was torn between the Black and the Red, but had to come home with the Red.

The problem was a few months later I found a new home for Art (I call it Art)...................................... a track getting some instructions.:D :D :D :)

Great job ralligirl, you beat a BMW, porsche and an Audi!

[XRdude]

nice black cvr u have there:)

always like black but my co likes white....me booked a white cvr auto....now cant wait till it arrive nex yr feb 07

anway merry christmas to all cvr bros in aussie land!!:D

good day mate!;)

[ralligirl]

If only....


Great job ralligirl, you beat a BMW, porsche and an Audi!

[felixR]

nice one ryan :)

[lovecolt]

Just took a new pic of mine ride. Nothing much has been done to it.
http://rcolt.com/pictures/Blackie_2.jpg

Damn, my car looks so clean in the pic when its dirty as in real life :)

[kayman]

hehe mate ur wheels need a good scrub! :) looks good tho

[Steve-B]

thats why we need to change brake pads, they make our awesome cars look shiat.

[lovecolt]

Actually, the pic is abit deceiving as the whole car is actually dirty (rather than just the rims :p)

[kayman]

good old metalic paint ... somehow manages to shine through the dirt!

[lea]

I've got blackie too and signed grooming package.. maybe that's the only way of keeping it shiny?

what i'm worried is the fabric seat... anyone has tips of maintaining fabric seats? coz my previous car had leather seats...

[lovecolt]

Seat cover :D But then again, that sorta defect the purpose of having recaro seats........which is to show off :p But my recommendation is, get it dry clean every few month. Where are you from Lea? In aus, we can rent a dry clean machine.

[lea]

Seat cover :D But then again, that sorta defect the purpose of having recaro seats........which is to show off :p But my recommendation is, get it dry clean every few month. Where are you from Lea? In aus, we can rent a dry clean machine.

thanks for the tips:D
I'm from Singapore. thought of getting seat cover, then again, as you said, it doesn't make sense if we have such a nice seat to show off :cool:
will look out for dry clean machine though:)

[d-Z1R3]

hey if you wanna keep you colt clean, try using meguires cleaning wax for a prep wax and then use zymol finishing wax on top! this wax is very expensive but i recommend it!

i use these products on my pulsar and you can feel that the paintwork is alot smoother and cleaner. it also keeps the car alot cleaner!!!

[lovecolt]

hey if you wanna keep you colt clean, try using meguires cleaning wax for a prep wax and then use zymol finishing wax on top! this wax is very expensive but i recommend it!

i use these products on my pulsar and you can feel that the paintwork is alot smoother and cleaner. it also keeps the car alot cleaner!!!

With a black car, i have yet to polish it. Me afraid i will mess up the paint if done it wrong. Still waiting for my friend to give me a hand on polishing black cars :(

[lovecolt]

Just dig up some interesting pics of my little black colt. Its really pics where / when she's born. Did any of you guys actually take pic of your baby when you pick them up?

I still remember i was walking towards my dealership, then comes a Black RColt around the corner, turning into the front entrance. I knew straight away that's my baby. Here's how she look when i first saw her. Still receiving a last min touch up by the detailers.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/lovesil/Own%20Car%20Photos/Ralliart%20Colt/NewBorn.jpg

This is when i signed her birth cert. Damn, at least they could use a better ownership booklet cover :( I have leather cover booklet for my previous 200sx :(
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/lovesil/Own%20Car%20Photos/Ralliart%20Colt/BirthCert.jpg

So, here she is, ready to go.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/lovesil/Own%20Car%20Photos/Ralliart%20Colt/PreWalkInspectation.jpg

Till now, still loving it everyday :D Go RColt

[d-Z1R3]

With a black car, i have yet to polish it. Me afraid i will mess up the paint if done it wrong. Still waiting for my friend to give me a hand on polishing black cars :(

its easy as! don't be afraid to polish it! because the more you leave it the harder it will get! polish a black car is the same as any other color trust me!

[kayman]

you just gotta be carefull not to circle to much when polishing or you will create those circle swirl marks.

[d-Z1R3]

you don't circle with polish use striaght lines!

[Steve-B]

hey ryan...was going to buy mine from northside as well, but they wanted 36 drive away. When I told them how much i got mine for, they were quite shocked.

[lovecolt]

They wanted 33.5 when i got there. But i end up with 30.5k. Maybe that's why they only had 1 RColt sales till now....which is me :D But i do admit the sales over there ain't the best bunch of all.

[kayman]

same thing with my evo ... wanted more then I could easily get elsewhere

[lovecolt]

A few pics taken at Eastern Creek today.

http://rcolt.com/pictures/blackie/EC_Blackie.jpg
http://rcolt.com/pictures/blackie/EC_Blackie_1.jpg
http://rcolt.com/pictures/blackie/EC_Blackie_2.jpg

[kayman]

Some nice shots... looking nice and clean :)

[Steve-B]

someone forgot to wash their rims !!!
also i have a detailers secret polish for external plastic parts ryan, makes the kit blend into the body, was a descent price. When i get home i can pm you the name. I was really happy with the results.

[aby82]

your ride looks lush lovecolt!

black is growing on me..

[lovecolt]

My first successful mod (if you don't count the boost controller)

http://rcolt.com/pictures/blackie/IMG_1416.jpg

Actually, i thought its rather embarassing to even consider this as a mod...but....better than nothing i suppose :p

[Steve-B]

what you didnt want to paint it red and make it "mAd JdM yO bRuVa StYlEz" ?
whats the wrench time on that ?

[lovecolt]

what you didnt want to paint it red and make it "mAd JdM yO bRuVa StYlEz" ?
whats the wrench time on that ?

It is in jdm style :D Come stock as red :D

What do u mean by wrench time?

[Steve-B]

fast and furious....wrench time, how long it took you with a wrench / spanner to put that part on...lol

[lovecolt]

The answer is 2 fast 2 furious = 2 secs :D

[Steve-B]

hmmmm, you are good.

[lovecolt]

Here's my beloved rental car for 1.5 wks while my blackie's at respray shop.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/lovesil/aurion-rental.jpg

[lovecolt]

The beast is finally back. And i must say i appreciate my rcolt more than before as it felt so much more agile and powerful than the Toyota V6 3.5L 200kw.

A short review of the Toyota Aurion:
Overall, its a disappointing ride for me. The brakes are shockingly crap. I almost freak myself out when i first got the car as it just doesn't seems like stopping. Then with the crap automatic system where it occassionally can't decide which gear to use and causes a sudden speed up then down... Cornering's not bad at all, except i found my body sitting sideways everytime i tried to corner with abit of excitment. However, having said that, the car is never meant to be associated with the word sporty and it does felt very comfy.

[lovecolt]

Terrible Invasion from ColtClub.EU :D (a.k.a flag exchange between 2 partner country)

http://rcolt.com/pictures/blackie/left_sticker.jpg

[Steve-B]

too bad our stickers will look bad ass compared to that. lol

[27AME]

I think our sticker should be identical but where the colt is have the R and where the club is have COLT.COM. Simple - but it looks good

[Steve-B]

but its too simple...to plain...

[27AME]

but looks good and is effective? what more do you want?

[Steve-B]

it to look pretty.

[lovecolt]

Finally some mods....but perhaps my last biggest mod of the yr....

Some of you might have already known what this is. But be sure i will do more coverage / feedback on it when its' installed tommorrow.

http://rcolt.com/pictures/blackie/YR_1.jpg
http://rcolt.com/pictures/blackie/YR_2.jpg
http://rcolt.com/pictures/blackie/YR_3.jpg

[Steve-B]

you bought a weird looking triangle trampoline ?
your crazy kid...

[kayman]

nah nah ... I think part of one of those new exercise equipment thingies .. bowflex or something? Progressive tension where you need it !! ;)

[Steve-B]

you might be right kayman, lovecolt has been looking alittle flabby lately...lol

[Macca]

its acctully a really kinky sex toy, you guys dont wanna know :P

[lovecolt]

You guys are just jealous :D

Here's the installed pics:

There she is....waiting to be de-virginized

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/lovesil/Own%20Car%20Photos/Ralliart%20Colt/IMG_1767.jpg

Putting on the bars

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/lovesil/Own%20Car%20Photos/Ralliart%20Colt/IMG_1770.jpg

All done. All stiffen up :D

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/lovesil/Own%20Car%20Photos/Ralliart%20Colt/IMG_1772.jpg

A closer look of how the bars are placed under the car

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/lovesil/Own%20Car%20Photos/Ralliart%20Colt/IMG_1778.jpg

[Steve-B]

Hmmmm, looks like i will have to rob a bank to get some pretty bars..

[kayman]

looks the goods mate .. hows she feel?

[lovecolt]

looks the goods mate .. hows she feel?

Felt stiffer already at the rear. But for detail feedback, i will do it in a few days time. I don't want to review a product with my possible imagination :p

[Corosith]

Nice one, looks the goods! I always thought the rear end of the colt needed a little stiffening up, seems like a good way to do it without having a cab full of crossbraces. How much was the set and where was it purchased from (or was it imported)?:)

[lovecolt]

Nice one, looks the goods! I always thought the rear end of the colt needed a little stiffening up, seems like a good way to do it without having a cab full of crossbraces. How much was the set and where was it purchased from (or was it imported)?:)

Yes, the YR-Advance Bars are imported from Japan. I got it through I.S Motor Racing in Sydney. I got it with a mates rate.

Will give my final feedback in a few days, if its good and if you guys are interested, i can organize a group buy.

[lovecolt]

After more than half a year, my baby finally get its 2nd mod :D

*rolling drums*
*rolling drums*
*rolling drums*

Its the much debated Blitz Throttle Controller :D Before talking about my review, here's some pics of it:

http://rcolt.com/pictures/Ryan_Mods/IMG_4749.jpg

http://rcolt.com/pictures/Ryan_Mods/IMG_4750.jpg

http://rcolt.com/pictures/Ryan_Mods/IMG_4760.jpg

[fauxpas]

Nice, good position for it...

You got tint on the front so it dun get ripped while you're shopping? :eek:

[lovecolt]

My impression: Its bl**dy awesome :D Even at the lowest setting (Eco mode), you can readily feel the sluggish-ness of the stock e.throttle system gone straight away. And i can tell you that this is not one of those "because i buy it, so something must be different" kinda feeling. This Blitz Throttle Controller always starts off with a "off mode", hence one can always flip between stock and "xxx" mode on the road to feel the difference. Not only the sluggish-ness's gone, even changing gears are smoother now. Went over to Kenhiso's carwash place on my way home and let him test driven the car. He has the exact same feeling as i do.

In regards to the different modes, i reckon Eco is the best for street as it provide identical fly-by wire characteristics. SP1 for spirited drive/track. SP2/3....honestly, is too extreme....

If anyone's not convinced, you can test drive my car next week during the big sydney meetup :D

[lovecolt]

Nice, good position for it...

You got tint on the front so it dun get ripped while you're shopping? :eek:

damn, you are everywhere Tony :D Yes i have front window tinted. So, all safe :D

[Corosith]

So Lovecolt, does it feel like some of the low rpm lag disappears with the use of this unit, (have you found that some of the low down lag in the colt due to the fly by wire throttle), and how much did you pay for it in japan (might be a good group buy from somewhere if it proves to be that good!:)

[lovecolt]

So Lovecolt, does it feel like some of the low rpm lag disappears with the use of this unit, (have you found that some of the low down lag in the colt due to the fly by wire throttle), and how much did you pay for it in japan (might be a good group buy from somewhere if it proves to be that good!:)

The lag's totally gone. The sec you tap the pedal, rev will start to build.

Hold on.....does fly by wire refer to the traditional wire linked throttle or electronic throttle system??? Confused myself :p But i'm referring to the traditional wire linked characteristics when i was describing the eco mode.

Bought it for RRP, which is 39900 yen (around 40x AUD). Allan's selling it at 459 AUD. But the problem now is, it appears to be out of stock worldwide (as according to the singapore guys as they only managed to get 3 unit despite the huge amount of order put through) Maybe our sponsor can look into this and see the availability.

[27AME]

When you say SP2 and SP3 is too extreme, what do you mean? It's just too sensitive or what?

[Unforgiven]

^^ i think he means that he can't take the power ;)

BWARK BWARK BWARK CHICKEN BWARK :P

heheh

[ommeh]

Wow Ryan i really wanna check out that Ethrottle on sunday!!! Its def on my next mods to do list.

27AME he means that its more sensitive to the touch and it takes less time for the throttle to go from 0% to 100% so you'll get a lot of wheel spin and a very very huge jolt forward in a faction off the time sorta thing lol!

[JASracing]

For those who is interested in this Blitz Throttle controller, I'm checking the
availability of this part in Japan now and will let yours know soon.

Thanks to Ryan for doing the product testing for us.

[why_bother]

Fly by wire is an electrically controlled throttle system. The amount of throttle the computer directs to the engine is directly proportional to the travel of the wiper arm within the throttle assembly.

My understanding is that the furthur the throttle pedal is pushed down, the furthur the wiper arm will move.. the furthur the wiper arm moves the higher the DC voltage sent to the computer. (more resistance/ greater voltage drop)
The voltage range that is sent to the computer is between about 500mvDC to 2.41VDC.

[27AME]

The people who say SP2 and 3 are too extreme because of the 'instant' power obviously haven't driven a hi-po NA very often :p

[fauxpas]

The throttle controller is a convenience mod, not a performance mod, and sharpening up the throttle to be at 100% open with the boot just past half pedal will be understandably hard to control with any finesse...

[lovecolt]

The throttle controller is a convenience mod, not a performance mod, and sharpening up the throttle to be at 100% open with the boot just past half pedal will be understandably hard to control with any finesse...

The one that you are talking about, is the extreme SP3 mode. You should try it out next monday when we meet up. Just try it on ECO mode and you will change your mindset for sure ;)

[CVRT]

The one that you are talking about, is the extreme SP3 mode. You should try it out next monday when we meet up. Just try it on ECO mode and you will change your mindset for sure ;)

bro.. go on SP3 and you will feel your car jerking forward. Simply love it. i am glad that i am the first to install this in singapore. So far singapore only got 3 units and 20 over orders made but no stock available.

[lovecolt]

Another new mod in the car now :D

http://www.yr-advance.com/colt/gazou/colt036.jpg
*Pic from YR-Advance website*

Impression: My boost jumps from 0.8 bar max (0.9 bar spiked) to 1 - 1.05 bar max (1.1 to 1.15 bar spiked) I can't really say how much better is the acceleration as i just don't flat pedal my car every single day. But improvement's definitely there ;) No CEL as yet.

Based on what i see, the boost will start dropping after 4 - 4.5k rpm to about 0.75 - 0.8 bar till about 5 - 5.5k rpm before dropping further to about 0.6 bar.

Bear in mind that i'm using my Greddy Profec B eletronic boost controller to read my boost (yes, its there only to read the boost till we can solve the CEL issue). For those who has been in my car might know, its placed in the little shelf underneath where our ASC and fog light button is. Hence, my human eyes can't possibly look at the tacho, boost reading & the road all at the same time :p

A video of the boost reading has been taken and will be uploaded on youtube very soon. Although we can't match the boost reading against the rev, but it gives you a brief idea.

How i test for CEL: As advised by Steve-b, i went to a rather steep hill road and flat pedal my accelerator. I have done about 4 trips like this and no CEL. But i will keep monitor for another few days before i can be totally sure that no CEL will occur.

[aby82]

nice :) how was the install YR-Advance posterboy? :p

[lovecolt]

nice :) how was the install YR-Advance posterboy? :p

All too easy ;)

[lovecolt]

Finally, after so long, there's finally some new stuff on my baby. Abit too long till i almost can't find my thread in this sub section :p

Introducing the fully sick VIP bling bling :D

http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/blackie/new_rims_1.jpg

http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/blackie/new_rims.jpg

*NOTE: The car's on a very steep hill, hence the massive rally wheel gap in the front and lowered effect on the rear

[Corosith]

Nice wheels Ryan, been a long time coming!:p Would be good to see some side shots from the rear quarter (on flat ground). :)

[lovecolt]

Nice wheels Ryan, been a long time coming!:p Would be good to see some side shots from the rear quarter (on flat ground). :)

Will get some soon ;)

[ommeh]

top choice mate :D

looks the goods! 17x7?

[Macca]

What rubber ya got man?

[lovecolt]

top choice mate :D

looks the goods! 17x7?

Thanks mate. Yes, 17x7.


What rubber ya got man?

Same as Ommeh's. Hankook Ventus RS-2

[lovecolt]

Finally another upgrade:

Evo calliper with RDA disc

http://www.rcolt.com/pictures/blackie/Evo%203%20Brakes%20.jpg

[markimak]

nice mate,

all u need now is a 4g63 and you're there!

buy mine it comes with an evo7 aswell haha

[lovecolt]

Doing a Evo conversion (4G63+AYC+ACD+4WD) cost more than any Evo (new)on the market.

Someone in QLD done the yellow mirage for 80k. The same conversion done in euro on a CZT, i believe cost at least over 100k :) Crazy stuff :)

[filofaith]

lol use just the 4G63T motor box and loom (just install it as a FWD with LSD)... drop all the electronic gadgets (AYC and ACD) go custom mounts and tailshaft to a GTiR rear crandle (may need lancer rear suspension components) and use front and rear LSDs shouldnt be too much $$$ (under 10k)... the $$$$$$$$$$$ are spent on all the electronics transfer which are not worth the money... then again with that motor car needs more bracing bigger brakes etc... but i think the motor can be installed and running for 10k

lol a bit off topic but hey would love to see it done in AUS

[bunnybash]

lol use just the 4G63T motor box and loom (just install it as a FWD with LSD)... drop all the electronic gadgets (AYC and ACD) go custom mounts and tailshaft to a GTiR rear crandle (may need lancer rear suspension components) and use front and rear LSDs shouldnt be too much $$$ (under 10k)... the $$$$$$$$$$$ are spent on all the electronics transfer which are not worth the money... then again with that motor car needs more bracing bigger brakes etc... but i think the motor can be installed and running for 10k

lol a bit off topic but hey would love to see it done in AUS

how about i loan you my car for you to spend the $10g on to do it! :p Deal?? Awesome... booyah!

[trevski]

nice mate, all u need now is a 4g63 and you're there!

What about a 4B11T... Aluminium block for weight reduction :p

[Corosith]

Nice brake conversion, will be eager too see how you rate it both on ther road & track.:)

[lovecolt]

Another quick update on the car as some would already know.......Japan spec HID Projector headlights + matching HID ballast kit. Some of you might remember my sales thread on my 06 headlights and might wonder why does it take so long before its done. Long story short, got the wrong sized HID kit (the correct JDM HID's D2C and not H7 of the OEM headlights) and took awhile before everything's sorted. Thanks to Macca for his patience and my 2 visit to Wollongong, its finally done :D. With my red interior strips, i believe i might be the first full JDM spec-ed ADM RColt :D

Macca: Why must it be so freaking hard for such a easy install :(

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3995094544_f9d2ce2165_o.jpg

Macca: Finally done after so much effort :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/3994334339_630078bb87_o.jpg

Finally results :D Looks alot better real life :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2563/3994334159_afb5aa7eee_o.jpg

[Macca]

mmm thats a nice camera man!

where is all important pic of the dynamat!

[ommeh]

Jealous!!! I want jdm lights now :(

[Corosith]

You should do another full car photoshoot, inside and out to showoff all the changes, your colt is coming along really well Ryan, discrete but effective mods.:)

[koshy]

been waiting for these photos for a while, the HIDs look great:D

[Macca]

what's that hideous thing attached to the soldering iron?

A RANGA!

[lovecolt]

mmm thats a nice camera man!

where is all important pic of the dynamat!

Will put it on tommorrow :)


You should do another full car photoshoot, inside and out to showoff all the changes, your colt is coming along really well Ryan, discrete but effective mods.:)

Thanks Chris.

Yes, i will take some more pics soon when my upcoming new lens arrives next week :)

[aby82]

nice one with ur HID's man :D sweet brakes 2!! ;)

[lovecolt]

Latest mod. No other than my favourite YR Advance exhaust :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4167235195_0f87805a62_b.jpg

[lovecolt]

Oh! Thought i mention this. YR-Advance's exhaust piping's at 2.25inch. The stock piping after the first muffler, is 2.18 inch (if remember correctly), which later shrink down to something like 1.xx inch. This 1.xx inch section has been cut off and a replacement 2.25 inch connector pipe with flanch, has been weld to join YR-Advance's pipings.

Impression: Sound is awesome. With the YR exhaust plus custom pipe connection, i can definitely feel the improvement. Rev's alot easier and accelerates quicker for sure. And the rear of my car finally looked complete. YR-Advance, you completes me :D

[Morph]

Ryan your gold wheels go really well with the black - excellent choice!

[lovecolt]

Ryan your gold wheels go really well with the black - excellent choice!

Thanks Morph ;) I'm happy with how my car looks now, with the gold rims/JDM headlights/YR exhaust. To me, that looks subtle without going overboard.

[Blaze]

That tip looks really close to the bumper, are you afraid it will melt it?
The gold wheels look very good in the pics.

[Macca]

Looking good Ryan. Where are the underneith pics :p

[bunnybash]

Thanks Morph ;) I'm happy with how my car looks now, with the gold rims/JDM headlights/YR exhaust. To me, that looks subtle without going overboard.

For me... it's the MR badge!

[ommeh]

Thanks Morph ;) I'm happy with how my car looks now, with the gold rims/JDM headlights/YR exhaust. To me, that looks subtle without going overboard.

Unlike some others :rolleyes:

[Morph]

That tip looks really close to the bumper, are you afraid it will melt it?
The gold wheels look very good in the pics.

Should be right i think. The exhaust on Hendos colt was mounted pretty close to the rear bumper and it never melted or warped - and he did track days/hills runs often enough.

http://www.rcolt.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=717&d=1199433291

[lovecolt]

That tip looks really close to the bumper, are you afraid it will melt it?
The gold wheels look very good in the pics.

Not sure if its the angle of the pic, but it has a reasonable amount of gap. So, not too worried ;)


Looking good Ryan. Where are the underneith pics :p

You mean the custom pipe section pics??


For me... it's the MR badge!

Oh! How can i forget about my MR badge :D


Unlike some others :rolleyes:

Each to its own ;)

[stylo]

Like the pic of macca hard at work !! Good stuff guys ... jealous !

I like your tools...

[Macca]

Yeh man, we wanna see the pipe work :P

[lovecolt]

Took a pic of my RColt, while macca applied his magic on my car. New mods to be revealed soon as we don't have the time to finish them in time.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4548934839_cef60a5833_b.jpg

[steel]

I think I might know what one of them is, but could be wrong. Hope it goes well.

[Macca]

You know, I had to read your handwriting :P

[Blaze]

So shiny,
Can we try to organise a Meetup where we can get some detailing tips?

[lovecolt]

Latest mod from JDM land.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4649407201_fcc56fce7f_b.jpg

[steel]

Extra door rubbers to reduce wind noise eh.

All the better to hear the engine with.

[lovecolt]

damn, was going to let people guess what it is :p

Will try to fit it today and see how it go :D

[ELEGNT]

good stuff mate i would love to actually get around to do this

[Corosith]

Aww, I thought it was liquorice!:p

[Macca]

its being added to the half installed boost gauge :P

[lovecolt]

Ok! Just install one of the pack. And no, the 2 pack is meant for different part of the door to reduce wind noise.

The pack that i have installed, is for the gap between the front and rear door. Before installing, i never realised that there's quite a big gap between the doors for the wind to enter and make noise. Didn't go out to the highway to test it, but did do a quick trial on a reasonable straight road. Even then, i can already hear the difference.

Next up, will be the 2nd pack which will do more noise isolation. Hopefully, my rcolt will have abit of euro quality quietness soon :D

Elegent: I can always import some for interested people.

[lovecolt]

New mods installed. Mega thanks to Macca for the help. Definitely ain't a easy install, but macca saved the day again :)

Shadow Pro Gauges from Taiwan

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1286/4674504936_17b554bc82_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4674504940_8e8aeacf02_b.jpg

[0dd0ne]

Ahhhhh so this is the friggen mod you wouldnt tell me about! =P Looks good man.

Btw how much for that rubber door stuff? I drove my dads bmw today and i was shocked at how god damn quiet it was being so used to the colt.

[steel]

Guess you will need to change it again once you are boosting 2.5 bars :D

[koshy]

looking good ryan what else you hiding!

[Corosith]

That's what I want to do to mine, just never seem to get the time to do it - certainly looks nice with the red surround!

[odysseyesm]

Def interested in seeing the results of the noise reducing rubber seals etc.

Link to supplier & any pics of the stuff fitted pls?

Ta.

[Macca]

Def interested in seeing the results of the noise reducing rubber seals etc.

Link to supplier & any pics of the stuff fitted pls?

Ta.

Ryan IS the suppler

I would PM him, they are not as exxy as you think, an order is being made this week i understand

[bunnybash]

need more info on the road noise!!! Like how much of an improvement it is...

[lovecolt]

Here's a pic of how it looked when its on, and how it looked when its taken off

Insulation On. Look out for the extra rubber strip closest to the outer door panel

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4677917043_ec83775387_b.jpg

Insulation Off on another side. Best way is to go and take a look at your own RColt and you will realise how big the gap is, in between the doors.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4678546816_d0d2cac58e_b.jpg

Unfortunately, its too dark in the carpark and i cbf to take a tripod to do a non flash pic to show how it looked when its closed.

For people that's interested, i can get them for $20 each pack (pickup) However, one really need 1.5 pack as the length in one pack (2.1) can only cover 1 side + 3/4 of the other side.

bunnybash: It min the wind noise but not the road noise. However, they do have noise insulation mats that we can put underneath our car mat to min road noise. I will be ordering some to trial fit myself. Therefore, keep an eye here for more reviews.

[Blaze]

How did you attach the seals? Is it just tape?

[SLO-15T]

Hey Ryan was wondering how u are finding the quality of the shadow gauges
as ive been thinkin about gettin one

[lovecolt]

A small update with some extra rice :D

Sorry for the crap iphone quality in low light condition.....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4837481386_a92d9da30b_b.jpg

[ommeh]

!!@#!@#@

How Much!?!?!?! That would look awesome in my engine bay!

[koshy]

looking good ryan! is this what you buy with your extra commission money:p

[0dd0ne]

sexy man. must heat up like a bastard though haha

[Macca]

Kick ass Ryan!

[lovecolt]

!!@#!@#@

How Much!?!?!?! That would look awesome in my engine bay!

Retail for ¥33600 :p too expensive to make hence according to YR Advance, the will stop selling them. But if you see it in person, you will know why it expensive. Mine's a prototype, hence it's not as expensive :) and it' painted with the same red as our red rcolt :)


looking good ryan! is this what you buy with your extra commission money:p

Would be if you pay me the remaining for your upcoming secret mod :)


sexy man. must heat up like a bastard though haha

Must likely, but not like our stock plastic cover's helping much anyway. If anything it helps to release the engine heat better


Kick ass Ryan!

Oh yes, can't lose out to you when rice is in our heritage :)

[Blaze]

I would have thought your engine bay would have more goodies.

The yr advance demo car for Aus

[koshy]

I would have thought your engine bay would have more goodies.

The yr advance demo car for Aus

ryan just hides all his goodies!

[lovecolt]

I would have thought your engine bay would have more goodies.

The yr advance demo car for Aus


ryan just hides all his goodies!

Yes, its all hidden behind my wallet (a.k.a too broke to buy any :p)

[lovecolt]

Just drop off the colt with tunehouse for some custom tuning. Will see what they can get out of it :) update tommorrow or sat when I get it back..... Gonna be so broke :(

[BFLA]

being broke is awesome.

[lovecolt]

Here's the final result:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5355511528_cdea47b126_b.jpg

[Corosith]

115kw and a nice flat torque curve, not too shabby considering your colt is pretty much stock. How much did the tune end up cost if you don't mind me asking, just trying to get a feel for how much tuning/time is invovled?

[lovecolt]

Time for another update :D

Kenwood DVD Double Din Player :D

Starts off with ripping out the panels. Always see Macca ripping them off for me. So its finally my turn :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2781/5767401815_e3501556e8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2133/5767944650_871918d982_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/5767949314_87d6c28c15_b.jpg

Final result

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5108/5767434671_091acf7514_b.jpg

Also, forgot to update this thread with the awesome Sherptunz

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5618072461_25bbea9b69_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5184/5618072007_fb918da2ed_b.jpg

[Corosith]

Sweet! Mmmm, red console panels, must get around to painting them up/purchasing them one day. You must be happy with those power figures, just enough to satisfy without going overboard.

[lovecolt]

FINALLY.....finally my little beast has been lowered today. Massive thanks to Macca for helping me out (wouldn't be able to do it if i have a go by myself)

The spring of choice, is RSR Ti2000 from Japan. It is a titanitum made spring, which is rather lightweight. How much lighter you ask? Well, Macca used a rather inscienific way of measuring as his bathroom scale isn't precise enough, where he weight himself before and after with 1 spring. The difference's 0.7 kg (if that's even near the real weight difference) Either way, it does feel lighter without doubt.

Impression: The car's only a tad firmer than stock, but the bodyroll has been much reduced. My car height has been reduced from a 3-4 finger gap to a 2 finger gap. Overall, the car's looking and feeling just the way how it should be from stock :D

*PIC to come*

[Corosith]

Awaiting pics, the springs should really round off the overall look of the colt. I knew you were going to fit springs eventually, especially after photoshopping those pics of your car ages ago to make it look lower!

How much were the springs landed in Oz?

[odysseyesm]

Yeh - pics pls.

Sounds like they lower the car by about the same as the Ralliart springs. I got Kings in mine and I can't get two of my pig's tits in there...

[XLD380]

Nice to hear that it's finally lowered. Didn't need my help after all eh?

[lovecolt]

A quick shoot before getting home.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/5846114380_4ca4c42548_b.jpg

[lovecolt]

Awaiting pics, the springs should really round off the overall look of the colt. I knew you were going to fit springs eventually, especially after photoshopping those pics of your car ages ago to make it look lower!

How much were the springs landed in Oz?

They are about $400+ landed. Pretty good bang for buck when you compare to TMR spring. 1 thing i forgot to mention on these springs, is that its also a progressive spring which is same as TMR, but not KING/PEDDERS. Plus, it has the lightweight factor that non of the springs in Aus has :)


Yeh - pics pls.

Sounds like they lower the car by about the same as the Ralliart springs. I got Kings in mine and I can't get two of my pig's tits in there...

If i put a 16 inch back, the car will be even lower :)


Nice to hear that it's finally lowered. Didn't need my help after all eh?

Yes, but that's for your offer anyway. Got quite a few other things done with Macca, so its easier.

[odysseyesm]

A quick shoot before getting home.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/5846114380_4ca4c42548_b.jpg

Mate that looks really good - clean lines and not overdone. Nice :)

[rokkuchan]

Looks great! I also looked into RSR springs in Yahoo JP auction. The springs itself goes for about 200au or less, add shipping is about double.

Do you have agents helping u delivery stuff over in jap or us??

[ommeh]

Looks awesome ryan!! Dam makes me miss my colt even more lol

[lovecolt]

Looks great! I also looked into RSR springs in Yahoo JP auction. The springs itself goes for about 200au or less, add shipping is about double.

Do you have agents helping u delivery stuff over in jap or us??

The RSR springs you are referencing to, is the standard RSR spring and not the ti2000 I have. The ti2000 is about 300 au (pre delivery) my delivery is about 100 or less by sea ship.

I have agents in Japan to import stuff for me.

[ruimond]

Looks great.....nice even drop and good height!

[Corosith]

Stunning!:cool: Those wheels really do suite black, and perfect ride height. Those window weather shields really suit the colt as well. Might have to have a look at those springs!:)

[Juri-1st]

Looks great,

front windows tinted?

[lovecolt]

Thanks for all the kind words. After letting it sit overnight, it seems to settle down and is even lowered abit.

Juri: yes, the front window is tinted. Might not be able to see, but it's darker than the stock privacy rear window.

[stylo]

your 4wd finally looks like a sporty colt WAHHAHAH

looks great .. AND must handle well with all the underbody bracing as well now !

[ede]

Juri: yes, the front window is tinted. Might not be able to see, but it's darker than the stock privacy rear window.

Car looks great buddy!

With the Tint what percentage did you go? Cause im getting mine done this weekend.

[rokkuchan]

I believe the stock privacy window is 20-22%? Legal tint is 30% (depending on the State?). Mine are also darker than the rear and mine are 18%. (The lower % the darker it is)

Yeah like to know how much your front is too.

[lovecolt]

Car looks great buddy!

With the Tint what percentage did you go? Cause im getting mine done this weekend.

To be honest, i have no idea the percentage tint as its done almost 5 yrs ago. But from memory, its over the legal limit.

[lovecolt]

Finally put on my RRP's front sway bar bushes. Ended up to be a pretty quick job. The OEM bushes looks like its half die already, so i'm glad its now changed and upgraded. No reviews yet as i wouldn't think it will do much.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6030/5968964881_e319cbaa26_b.jpg

[Satio]

Hi Ryan,

How much are the worth?

[lovecolt]

Hi Ryan,

How much are the worth?

Only just saw your post. Can't really remember now TBH, but it think its pretty cheap like less than $50 maybe...??

[lovecolt]

Just receive my box of goodies from RUNUTS. thanks Todd

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6024523013_eb980938d2_b.jpg

Anyone in Syd want to get a few off me, please PM me. Otherwise, it will last me for the next 50,000km of service :D

[crum]

I might grab a few :)

Sent from my MZ601 using Tapatalk

[fauxpas]

Finally put on my RRP's front sway bar bushes. Ended up to be a pretty quick job. The OEM bushes looks like its half die already, so i'm glad its now changed and upgraded. No reviews yet as i wouldn't think it will do much.

Any feedback on this product yet Ryan?

[lovecolt]

Any feedback on this product yet Ryan?

Tbh, didn't feel much difference, but then again, I barely drive my rcolt nowadays (let alone thrash it hard enough to tell any difference)

[Ayu452]

dammm u.....my life has no meaning now.....me want....mine are worn out.... @_@
part of this w/e project was to take them out and down to the suspension shop to find something to replace them...
mitsu wanted me to buy the entire swaybar linkage @_@

[lovecolt]

dammm u.....my life has no meaning now.....me want....mine are worn out.... @_@
part of this w/e project was to take them out and down to the suspension shop to find something to replace them...
mitsu wanted me to buy the entire swaybar linkage @_@

considered how cheap they are, u might as well buy a set to replace the worn out stockie.

[Macca]

All you need is like three measurements

outer diameter, length, and size of the center hole.

and this
http://www.superpro.com.au/why-superpro/find-my-bush-size

[Ayu452]

haha i use those measurements for other things
diameter 4"
length about 12"
centre hole...12mm
haha

yeh i just annoyin ryan...its gonna be part of this w/e project of removing the lower arm and taking that in to check out bushes as well...if i can separate the lower balljoint

will look as possible deals if ppl are interested...get a complete poly set for the colt...and some for the shifter assembly...they use crush tubes

[lovecolt]

Swap out my 17 inch Advanti to my SSR GT1. Can definitely feel the difference in the rim weight.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6445618851_6f54a28271_b.jpg

The tyre is Advan AD07 225/45/R16. Man, the tyre looked so fat....so nice :) By turning the steering wheel end to end, it didn't touch the inner guard (but only barely....) This is on stand still though.....so not sure how it will fare when driving and when the car's loaded. *finger's crossed*

[RcoltGuy09]

Got a close up pick of the tyre fatness?? I kinda like the look of wider tyres like the ku36 on the stockies looks nice.. Does it look like its dangerously bigger for the rim?? Any thoughts of putting em on the stockies??

[lovecolt]

I can take more close up pics of the tyres. TBH, i wouldn't try it on the stockies as it seems tight enough for my 16 x 7 setup.

[RcoltGuy09]

Thanks ryan, thats wat i thought but ali seemed to be confident with em on the stockies..

[Corosith]

What colour are your new rims Ryan, colour pics please - lol! As mentioned, some shots from the rear quarter looking back down the side of the colt would be good, just to get and idea of how much the tyres bag out. I really did like your previous wheel/tyre combo though, they really suited the black duco, but good for a change now and again.

[lovecolt]

What colour are your new rims Ryan, colour pics please - lol! As mentioned, some shots from the rear quarter looking back down the side of the colt would be good, just to get and idea of how much the tyres bag out. I really did like your previous wheel/tyre combo though, they really suited the black duco, but good for a change now and again.

The rims are in white. I got 2 sets of SSR. One's this and another set of SSR Type C (in white too). However, after putting both on for trial......i found myself liking this set instead of Type C (which i'm sure alot would say i'm crazy). Maybe i'm just fond on thin spoke rims, i do find the Type C abit thick for my liking.

You are right about a new change. As much as i liked my previous combo, the new rim really made the whole car felt new again (weird, but true). Plus, i think i'm getting old here......the lowered spring + low profile tyres on Sydney road is getting abit much for me :p

[lovecolt]

Here's some pic from the rear quarter.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6450479629_fe98a09f9b_b.jpg

and how flash it is to the plastic fender (hopefully its not going to rub under load....)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6450480115_288a2bdda7_b.jpg

[Corosith]

Is that the +42 offset? The Neovas look alright on the 7" wide rim, don't look to be bagging out too much.

[lovecolt]

Is that the +42 offset? The Neovas look alright on the 7" wide rim, don't look to be bagging out too much.

Yes, its 42 offset. I think the 225's on the limit for a 7". Pic didn't really show how fat it is.

[0dd0ne]

so you going to update everyone or not?

[Ayu452]

its an F250

[0dd0ne]

i know the bad news

That Ryan has cancer?











In his ass?

[lovecolt]

LOL! I thought everyone knew about the news by now. Yes, 2nd Jan is the day where my RColt ownership ended. Its being a good 5 years with the little beast. It will be missed dearly. But having said that, i will still be here to run the site. Not having a RColt, wouldn't stop me from my passion with the car :)

[odysseyesm]

LOL! I thought everyone knew about the news by now. Yes, 2nd Jan is the day where my RColt ownership ended. Its being a good 5 years with the little beast. It will be missed dearly. But having said that, i will still be here to run the site. Not having a RColt, wouldn't stop me from my passion with the car :)

What are you driving now?

[lovecolt]

Pick her up last week. Totally different to RColt, but i'm loving it :) Felt so boss driving this car now :)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6741378957_1d85c6c857_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6741380713_a136e7c8ee_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6741379893_13b0715118_b.jpg

[stylo]

wow did you just turn 40 ? :)

[vlixcool]

clean azz Ryan, love it

[Zadok]

Looks very tidy mate.

Each car offers a different experience, and I'm glad you are enjoying your new ride :)

[Bobster]

Pick her up last week. Totally different to RColt, but i'm loving it :) Felt so boss driving this car now :)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6741378957_1d85c6c857_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6741380713_a136e7c8ee_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6741379893_13b0715118_b.jpg

haha this was following me last weekend

[Corosith]

Looks very distinguished, bet it's also comfortable with all the mod cons etc - how long before we will see some new rims Ryan?;)

[alba]

out of all hondas, i dislike this model the least

very classy car, and yeh as corosith says, very well appointed.

[lovecolt]

Looks very distinguished, bet it's also comfortable with all the mod cons etc - how long before we will see some new rims Ryan?;)

no rims planned in the near future, but i have already bought a throttle controller and a injen CAI for it :) just a waiting game till i get my hands on those babies :)


out of all hondas, i dislike this model the least

very classy car, and yeh as corosith says, very well appointed.

same here. its one of the best looking honda till date.

[lovecolt]

My first mod :D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6839413807_ca03d7a4ce_b.jpg

Put it in a very stealth location :D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6840372177_751a7179f3_b.jpghttp://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6840372235_8a7a1df8c7_b.jpg

Impression: Its pretty much what all Throttle controller do. But have to say, it seems to felt alot more awesome in a manual. But still damn awesome to have in a auto :)

[husky510]

Got plenty of 'Bokeh' happening in the pics..!!! is that miniture mode in the first pic!!! The car looks like a toy!!!

[lovecolt]

Got plenty of 'Bokeh' happening in the pics..!!! is that miniture mode in the first pic!!! The car looks like a toy!!!

No special mode, just pure len effect (Sigma F1.4 50mm :))

[RcoltGuy09]

So... When is the k20 head going on??

[lovecolt]

So... When is the k20 head going on??

Is the k20 head better than the k24 head it has now? Still a noob in Honda world :p

[RcoltGuy09]

Is the k20 head better than the k24 head it has now? Still a noob in Honda world :p

Lol.... Thats all i gotta say :p

[lovecolt]

finally another update on the cruiser.

Proud to say, i done the install all by myself. Might not be much for some, but consider i never even took my rcolt's bumper off by myself in the past (thanks Macca), this is a huge improvement :D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7074/7049966909_02ecd64609_b.jpg

VTEC YOOOooooooo

[ruimond]

Nice! Hopefully there's no heavy rain or semi "flood" lol..or u'd wish that it was in the engine bay :P

[0dd0ne]

Im insulted Ryan. You thank macca and not me for bumper removal! I took to yours with an angle grinder

[lovecolt]

Im insulted Ryan. You thank macca and not me for bumper removal! I took to yours with an angle grinder

LOL. Yes yes, and you too :)

[Corosith]

Ahhh, the mods have started - lol! I bet it sounds a lot better now.:)