You are currently not logged in.

Register or login to gain full access to TotalRPM.

Well, it isn't a race car, but it's a reliable everyday driver with a slightly tweaked engine, lowered suspension and a platform to build a reasonable first modified vehicle...

Bendix Advance pads fitted to front. Slotted rotors to be fiited. Rear disc set up off Lantra to be fitted.

Exedy heavy duty Sports Tuff clutch kit (500kg pressure plate). Brand new OEM flywheel. Short shift gearstick.

Currently sourcing programmable chip to enhance economy, drivability, and of course power...

0.5mm O/S pistons (new capacity 1514cc), with ACL rings, only fitted due to ovality of bores. Full rebuild has been carried out as a TAFE project. (Total Cost closer to $4000)

Lukey extractors, custom 2" centre pipe with hotdog, Lukey 2" rear sports pipe.

Tinted windows. $300 Plastic orange inserts removed from front indicators and Diadem globes installed. $8 Large dent in passenger side, includes door and extends to fuel filler door. Priceless... Future plans include full bodykit with custom repray and graphics; deletion of side indicators and M3 style mirrors.

When chip fitted, lager fuel pump and injectors will be an option. Maybe some NOS..?

Ported and polished head, three face valve job, basic job carried out by myself and friends at TAFE. "Stage 1" camshaft regrind - Camtech, Sydney.

K&N air filter. 7mm O/S throttlebody and carbon fibre CAI coming soon.

Race pedal set, polished and anodised blue. MOMO F1 Concept Carbon Fibre 320mm steering wheel(off previous vehicle). SAAS Carbon Fibre gear knob. Blue neon boot light. Blue LED interior light. Full custom interior in the pipeline...

Currently rolling on awesome factory 13" steel rims! Have Hyundai dress covers too... Considering either Lenso Algis 17X7, or Ozzy Tyres 068 17X7.

Alpine V-Power 4X40WRMS amp. Pioneer 6" 2-way coaxials, front doors. Pioneer 6X9" 3-way coaxials, parcel shelf. Pioneer SVC 400WRMS 12" sub, custom ported enclosure. Hyundai CD/Tuner... Yay. Upgrading to Pioneer DVD/Tuner ASAP. Will also add dedicated sub amp and sound deadening.

Lovells front springs(30mm low), Kings rear springs(25mm low), Monroe gas shocks and Nolathane bushes throughout.

It's just supposed to be reliable, with enough grunt for a play at the lights or slightly easier overtaking. I know it's not going to win any prizes...