Accord Type R

[Tony]

Well, still haven't had decent weather on a day off yet so these are the only pictures that I have for now.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/1.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/2.jpg
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http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/4.jpg


My K&N typhoon kit has arrived.
Pioneer DVD headunit ready to fit.
Decat ordered. Should be here in a week or so.
Sill plates ordered. Should be here in a few days.

Next stage.
Apexi Neo for fueling and Vtec control
5zigen manifold
Stainless system
Tein strut braces.

[Tony]

Tein Superstreet coilovers fitted.

Pioneer DVD headunit fitted. :tu:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00301.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00302.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00303.jpg
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http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00306.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00328.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00307.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00305.jpg

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Just got my Tein strutbrace fitted. Seems to turn in sharper with it, not been out and driven it hard yet though.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00314.jpg

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Mongoose cat back fitted.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00330.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00331.jpg

Pretty boomy to be honest. Back boxes could also do with a bit of a straighten up. Happy with it though, seems to be good quality.

Also finally fitted my typhoon kit.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00329.jpg

Was shocked at the increase in noise that this has given, especially on Vtec. I shall get used to it though. Be warned, if you are thinking of getting one and you are not into your car being loud look elsewhere.

And lastly, fitted my sill plates and my wind deflectors.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00332.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00335.jpg

And a "stand back and admire" shot.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00336.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00345.jpg

Need to actually take some pictures with my proper camera. Only thing I ever seem to have to hand is my phone.

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Well, attended a rolling road day today at XO Powertuning in Gateshead. According to the guys there, previous ATRs have been showing 195 - 200bhp. Mine got 204.4bhp with 151.3Lbs of torque.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/XO%20rolling%20road%2029%2006%2008/DSCF0313.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/XO%20rolling%20road%2029%2006%2008/DSCF0265.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/XO%20rolling%20road%2029%2006%2008/DSCF0263.jpg

Videos.


YouTube

XO rolling road 29 06 08 :: DSCF0269.flv video by tonypalmer - Photobucket

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Well, I thought she could do with a little pampering. I had a word with one of the local lads from the owners club and he kindly worked his magic on her.

It had:


Clayed with medium grade clay.
All scratches and scuffs polished with UDM (yellow spot pad) and Megs #83
Machined with Makita rotary, Medium cut pad and Megs #83
Machined with finishing pad and Poorboys White diamond Glaze
Sealed with Jetseal 109
Waxed with Clearkote Carnuaba Moose wax

Before

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/before1.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/before2.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/before3.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/before4.jpg


After

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/after1.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/after2.jpg
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http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/after7.jpg
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http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/after9.jpg


Pictures don't really do it justice. I love the way that the sun brings out a blue tinge in the colour. It's as smooth as glass when you run your finger over it.

[Tony]

New parts fitted.

Fujitsubo maifold
Decat
Tunabe front underbrace.

Pics aren't the best as I've had to take them on my phone.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00001.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00002.jpg


First impressions are that it feels like it has more pull about it. Don't really think it's any louder, maybe raspier. Getting a bit of wheelspin in fast gearchanges (1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd) which I hadn't noticed before.

With regards to the underbrace, seems to turn in a bit quicker again but I don't know if it's just a placebo yet.

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New Eagle F1 Asymmetrics. Still scrubbing them in, will update in a couple of weeks.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00451.jpg

And new head unit.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00455.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00457.jpg

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Results from todays RR day.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00469.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00470.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00471.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00472.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/tonypalmer/Type%20R/DSC00473.jpg

[Tony]

Video of the run. Got run one and two, but the third (and highest) was unfortunately missed off.

YouTube - My Accord Type R at Motorscope (Northallerton)

[Tony]

Not really had a chance to do any on the road videos since I had the manifold and decat fitted. A lad on the owners club inspired me to go for a play though.

http://youtube.com/user/tonypalmer1982