went for TCC's 15 Apr trackday at Sepang.
the ZII Star Specs took quite a bit of damage, burnt nearly half of the front tyres by the end of the day. managed to clock 2.45 on the set-up. no other vehicle/maintenance issues, very reliable.
oil temperature stayed at a very comfortable 90 - 100 degrees celcius thanks to the oil cooler installed.
aligned and rotate wheels back to daily driving after trackday.
Mileage: ~153,000 km
silver-fd2r
Monday, 17 April 2017
Monday, 20 March 2017
#12
so over the past month... there's been a few things done
what's new:
Coolant using Toyota coolant (~S$25 per bottle x2 bottles)
Engine serviced using Titan Race Pro S
Gearbox serviced using Motul
Mileage: ~148,000 km
what's new:
- outer coat of paint
- trunk
- rear fender
- diffuser
- rear lights
- ray's re30 17" 8.5 inch width (swapped with my current set of 8 inch re30)
- Dunlop Direzza ZII Star Spec 235/45/17
- radiator (SARD brand ~S$250)
- Earl's oil cooler w/ oil filter relocation by J's Garage (~S$1050)
- Dixcel SD rear rotors (~S$270)
- Dixcel Z front and rear brake pads (~S$380 each, total ~S$760)
Coolant using Toyota coolant (~S$25 per bottle x2 bottles)
Engine serviced using Titan Race Pro S
Gearbox serviced using Motul
SARD radiator |
Oil cooler relocation |
Earl's Oil Cooler w/ mounting and brackets |
Silver re30 w/ 8.5" width and Dixcel SD rear rotors and Dunlop Direzza Z2 Star Spec 235/45/17 |
Mileage: ~148,000 km
Wednesday, 25 January 2017
#11
so when i started up the car a few days ago the steering wheel started to creek loudly.
turns out, the bottom assembly hose of the power steering gave way (previously I've fixed the top almost immediately after taking over the car in end 2014).
had to leave the car at the workshop overnight as they didn't have the part.
got this fixed for ~S$450.
at the same time, i bought new oil temperature and oil pressure sensors for the defi as the previous sensors started to send the needles on the gauges bouncing all over the place. the oil pressure sensor was about S$150 while the oil temperature sensor was about S$100. got them shipped from RHDJapan and installed for a couple of 10s at SKM.
Mileage: ~144,000 km
turns out, the bottom assembly hose of the power steering gave way (previously I've fixed the top almost immediately after taking over the car in end 2014).
had to leave the car at the workshop overnight as they didn't have the part.
got this fixed for ~S$450.
at the same time, i bought new oil temperature and oil pressure sensors for the defi as the previous sensors started to send the needles on the gauges bouncing all over the place. the oil pressure sensor was about S$150 while the oil temperature sensor was about S$100. got them shipped from RHDJapan and installed for a couple of 10s at SKM.
Mileage: ~144,000 km
Saturday, 24 September 2016
#10
joined the tcc track day on sept 5 2016
more prepared for it this time around.
installed the defi NA set and serviced the car with Fuchs Pro S before heading up to Sepang with a set of spare tyres in the trunk.
this track day went slightly better, however there is still a need to take a break every 3 laps because the oil temperature was hitting 120 degrees Celsius by the third lap. maybe I'd consider installing an oil cooler in the near future to prepare for track days. managed to hit 2.48 with a better line around the circuit.
took the car down to Lye Designs to get all the small dents knocked back (~$200).
aligned the front wheels back to -1.5 degree camber after the track day.
also, redid the interior roof lining of the car in August. ~$280
Mileage: ~138,000 km
more prepared for it this time around.
installed the defi NA set and serviced the car with Fuchs Pro S before heading up to Sepang with a set of spare tyres in the trunk.
this track day went slightly better, however there is still a need to take a break every 3 laps because the oil temperature was hitting 120 degrees Celsius by the third lap. maybe I'd consider installing an oil cooler in the near future to prepare for track days. managed to hit 2.48 with a better line around the circuit.
took the car down to Lye Designs to get all the small dents knocked back (~$200).
aligned the front wheels back to -1.5 degree camber after the track day.
also, redid the interior roof lining of the car in August. ~$280
Mileage: ~138,000 km
Saturday, 9 July 2016
#9
attended the 3rd July 2016 track day with TCC
the road up to Sepang at night was quite eventful.
both cars going up had tire issues that ended up in one having to be towed to the track due to a flat.
really have to shout out to bro Saiful for pulling by the side and helping us to make some phone calls. you made our night. Thanks!
my tires formed blisters en route as well which later I learn is very possible from being due to driving with a lack of pressure.
luckily for us, there is a Hankook shop inside the track itself manned by Kumar. ended up burning slightly more than $400 to have a pair of tires changed to the famous RS3.
this is my first time on this track. the best timing i managed today was about 2:52 with my lines all over the track. hopefully I will be able to hit 2:45 on my next try with the same set-up.
didn't manage to get too many runs in as much of the morning was spent on tire business.
also, after this run I'd want to get some gauges to ensure I do not overheat the car. might be a good idea to put in a tire pressure monitoring system as well.
Tire Feedback: RS3 have really good grip. better on the track than the AD08R. however, the whirling sound of the tires will start to mess with you when it becomes a daily drive. will not recommend for daily drives. threadwear rating is 200 for the RS3 and 180 for the AD08R.
Mileage: ~135000 km
the road up to Sepang at night was quite eventful.
both cars going up had tire issues that ended up in one having to be towed to the track due to a flat.
really have to shout out to bro Saiful for pulling by the side and helping us to make some phone calls. you made our night. Thanks!
my tires formed blisters en route as well which later I learn is very possible from being due to driving with a lack of pressure.
luckily for us, there is a Hankook shop inside the track itself manned by Kumar. ended up burning slightly more than $400 to have a pair of tires changed to the famous RS3.
this is my first time on this track. the best timing i managed today was about 2:52 with my lines all over the track. hopefully I will be able to hit 2:45 on my next try with the same set-up.
didn't manage to get too many runs in as much of the morning was spent on tire business.
also, after this run I'd want to get some gauges to ensure I do not overheat the car. might be a good idea to put in a tire pressure monitoring system as well.
Tire Feedback: RS3 have really good grip. better on the track than the AD08R. however, the whirling sound of the tires will start to mess with you when it becomes a daily drive. will not recommend for daily drives. threadwear rating is 200 for the RS3 and 180 for the AD08R.
blistered tire |
blistered tire |
outside the tyre shop |
Mileage: ~135000 km
Monday, 20 June 2016
#8
something has been up with the gearbox being unable to upshift from 4th to 5th gear during 7k - 8k rpm (while driving hot). this had been a problem for a very long time, almost since I have gotten the car.
finally gave up and decided to drop the engine and fix everything once and for all. clutch kit, clutch pumps (both) and synchros.
bought the Synchrotech Carbon Synchros (~$1100) (MK-SYN117-4 | Master Rebuild Kit FD2 FN2 CTR 08+) just to make sure the synchros are not going to give me any more problems. I did not want to be out of parts and waiting for shipments when the work is being done as I needed to use the car as soon as possible. since the full set of stock synchros is going to be more expensive, decided to go with these carbon lined ones after hearing some good reviews.
for the clutch kit, I'll be using Exedy's Single Series (~$200) for the daily drive stock feel and decent biting power (HC10T).
both clutch pumps were also changed with stock ones as the current ones were leaking.
in preparation for a sepang track day, i bought a set of custom slotted rotors (~$570) that look very much like project mu SCR-PRO ones, together with a set of project mu HC+ brake pads (~$250) (F300 for Civic FD2 Type-R).
will lower the TEIN Monosport suspension to a 1 finger fender-tyre clearance and get alignment done at Kenny's for 1.5 degrees front, 2.5 degrees rear.
should be getting these done sometime soon.
finally gave up and decided to drop the engine and fix everything once and for all. clutch kit, clutch pumps (both) and synchros.
bought the Synchrotech Carbon Synchros (~$1100) (MK-SYN117-4 | Master Rebuild Kit FD2 FN2 CTR 08+) just to make sure the synchros are not going to give me any more problems. I did not want to be out of parts and waiting for shipments when the work is being done as I needed to use the car as soon as possible. since the full set of stock synchros is going to be more expensive, decided to go with these carbon lined ones after hearing some good reviews.
for the clutch kit, I'll be using Exedy's Single Series (~$200) for the daily drive stock feel and decent biting power (HC10T).
both clutch pumps were also changed with stock ones as the current ones were leaking.
in preparation for a sepang track day, i bought a set of custom slotted rotors (~$570) that look very much like project mu SCR-PRO ones, together with a set of project mu HC+ brake pads (~$250) (F300 for Civic FD2 Type-R).
will lower the TEIN Monosport suspension to a 1 finger fender-tyre clearance and get alignment done at Kenny's for 1.5 degrees front, 2.5 degrees rear.
should be getting these done sometime soon.
Synchrotech Master Rebuilt Kit for FD2R full set |
Project Mu Type HC+ Brembo Front for FD2R |
Mileage : ~130,000
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Saturday, 9 January 2016
#7
have not been too diligently updating this page.
keeping track of what i'm doing.
in the previous posts i've mentioned about the suspension issues. i've finally got down to addressing it. bought a set of TEIN's new line of Mono Sport (~$2500). this has 15 dampening clicks and adjustable height that is compatible with TEIN's EDFC (which i did not get, but would be nice!).
they came with Eagle F1 tyres... but I do feel uncomfortable in these and they will go in favour of AD08Rs very soon...
Mileage : ~126,000 km
keeping track of what i'm doing.
in the previous posts i've mentioned about the suspension issues. i've finally got down to addressing it. bought a set of TEIN's new line of Mono Sport (~$2500). this has 15 dampening clicks and adjustable height that is compatible with TEIN's EDFC (which i did not get, but would be nice!).
they came with Eagle F1 tyres... but I do feel uncomfortable in these and they will go in favour of AD08Rs very soon...
Mileage : ~126,000 km
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