#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

#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.

blistered tire

blistered tire

outside the tyre shop

Mileage: ~135000 km

#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.

Synchrotech Master Rebuilt Kit for FD2R full set

Project Mu Type HC+ Brembo Front for FD2R

Mileage : ~130,000

#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!).

also, got a set of 17" 8.5jj +45 offset Rays RE30 wheels

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