James@Amber 37 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 Before we start the big build, we wanted some std figures to work from, car made 179.4hp.......don't know if I'm surprised or not at the lack of power from a car only a couple of years old. The car was weighed with all fluids topped up, fuel, coolant, window washer fluid etc. Everything was taken out of the car, we even emptied the glove box! results below : The car was weighed with all fluids topped up, fuel, coolant, window washer fluid etc. Everything was taken out of the car, we even emptied the glove box! results below : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James@Amber 37 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 Standard wheels, and wheel nuts 9.2kgs per corner, 8"x17" Rays TE37 Seibon Edition wheels and Mishimoto racing wheel nuts 7.2kgs per corner. Tein Coiliovers on their way ! 3 Keethos, Sideways? and Lauren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James@Amber 37 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 Fitted the new TRD push button start, watching all the videos on youtube you have to take half the dash apart, but if you have small enough hands it turns out you can just take the side plastic trim off, and pop the old push button start out, and clip the new one in.......2 minute job ! : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James@Amber 37 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 Upgraded all the bulbs from the orange to chrome : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James@Amber 37 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 Shipment of Mishimoto has just arrived for AP86. Air Intake Kit Aluminium Radiator Oil Cooler Kit Silicone Coolant Hoses Billet Oil Filler Cap Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Cool Running Thermostat Silicone Induction Hose Billet Battery Clamp Racing Aluminium Wheel Nuts Baffled Oil Catch Can and the new plate is on . Time to start stripping it down ! 1 rob275 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 Good stuff. Sounds like you're building a car just like mine! I have 17x8 TE37's, albeit powder coated they came in at 7.4kg. I've already got the Tein suspension and the TRD start button! Are you going for EDFC? 1 James@Amber reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James@Amber 37 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 Good stuff. Sounds like you're building a car just like mine! I have 17x8 TE37's, albeit powder coated they came in at 7.4kg. I've already got the Tein suspension and the TRD start button! Are you going for EDFC? Indeed, great minds think alike ! yes, we have the EDFC Active Pro with GPS. The car will be going up to Tein for installation next week, then will come the fun task of setting it up :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 Yukiko is very good at setup as you would expect. Did you go for the 6/6kg spring rates? After much fiddling with the EDFC I came up with some good custom settings. It takes a little while to get a feel for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James@Amber 37 Report post Posted March 9, 2015 Yukiko is very good at setup as you would expect. Did you go for the 6/6kg spring rates? After much fiddling with the EDFC I came up with some good custom settings. It takes a little while to get a feel for it. we have 7/7kgs on the kit we have....we will see how they feel, and change the springs if required once the weight starts to drop off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 9, 2015 That's what they come with stock. I think you'll find it a tad hard on the road. Great for track of course. I run 5/6kg whilst Keith and Dave have 6/6kg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James@Amber 37 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 That's what they come with stock. I think you'll find it a tad hard on the road. Great for track of course. I run 5/6kg whilst Keith and Dave have 6/6kg. im used to stiff springs on my cars, i used to use Monoflex on my GTO TT on the road ! this is much lighter, so will adjust accordingly depending on how if feels. luckily Tein are only 15 minutes from me, so i can send it up there when-even i need cheers james Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James@Amber 37 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Another 3.7kgs shaved off ! OEM Boot Lid & Rear Spoiler 8.8kgs Seibon Carbon CSL Boot Lid 5.1kgs First off cut the holes for reverse camera, and boot release button. Then trim the holes for the number plate lights : Re-install the wires, and bolt on.......perfect fit ! 4 Keethos, JamesP1991, Sideways? and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James@Amber 37 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 ok, so we have the car back with all the first stage of body mods complete. there will be a few small additions, but here she is with the following fitted :APR Performance front lipAPR Performance side skirtsAPR Performance rear bumper spatsAPR Performance rear diffuserAPR Performance wing ventsAPR Performance GTC-200 rear wing Seibon Carbon FA style bonnetSeibon Carbon roof panelSeibon Carbon rear fin spoilerSeibon Carbon CSL style boot lid Cheers James 2 Deacon and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 love the bonnet, how well did it fit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James@Amber 37 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 perfectly :-) the body shop were really impressed with the fit of it all. the rear diffuser was a bit of a pig to fit as the bumper has to come off, apart from that all went straight on. cheers James 1 Tareim reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shiftspark 41 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 Looks great. How does the carbon roof panel fit ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dankool 25 Report post Posted May 18, 2015 Nice wing finally some one else with a APR WING. I need that roof how much is it?? also want that APR lip lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James@Amber 37 Report post Posted May 19, 2015 Looks great. How does the carbon roof panel fit ? Seibon do 2 roof panels. a dry carbon replacement, and a wet carbon roof cover. We opted for the roof cover that is bonded on, the main reason we decided on this option so all the carbon would match all over the car. a dry carbon roof with all other panels gloss would look a bit odd ! http://www.amber-performance.co.uk/section.php?xSec=8504&xPage=1 cheers James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James@Amber 37 Report post Posted May 19, 2015 Nice wing finally some one else with a APR WING. I need that roof how much is it??image.jpgimage.jpg also want that APR lip lol that looks like the APR GT-250 rear wing if im not wrong ? looks awesome ! here is a link to the roof panel on our site.......if anyone wants more detailed pics, please email me.....or pop down :-) http://www.amber-performance.co.uk/product.php?xProd=25356&xSec=8504 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dankool 25 Report post Posted May 21, 2015 that looks like the APR GT-250 rear wing if im not wrong ? looks awesome ! here is a link to the roof panel on our site.......if anyone wants more detailed pics, please email me.....or pop down :-)http://www.amber-performance.co.uk/product.php?xProd=25356&xSec=8504 You are right mate it is the 250 wing thanks for the link might have to start saving lol. Where are you based? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James@Amber 37 Report post Posted July 16, 2015 You are right mate it is the 250 wing thanks for the link might have to start saving lol. Where are you based? sorry, not had a chance to get on here for a while we are based in Dunstable, Beds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James@Amber 37 Report post Posted July 17, 2015 Valenti rear lights installed 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James@Amber 37 Report post Posted July 17, 2015 Cosworth Stage 1.0 installed. AP86 Std Power - 179.4hp Cosworth Stage 1.0 - 195.9hp (+16.5hp gain) Cosworth quote a +15hp gain. 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dankool 25 Report post Posted July 17, 2015 So you have the roof I want the APR lip I want now the lights. think I need to start saving unless you can give me a good deal lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted July 21, 2015 Looks evil. Love those lights _____________________________________ www.im-tuned.uk 1 James@Amber reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites