Rocky's 5th Gen: Project Cheapskate (Gone)

[Rocky]

Well it's about time I started a profile.

Not much to show at the mo. but I have some small changes I'll be making over the next few weeks.

The ethos of this 'project' is to be as cheap as absolutely possible

This is how I bought it 2 years ago, nothing special but a bloody bargain at £900 with Motegi kit and in the best colour





The only thing I've changed soo far (apart from repairs/servicing) is got rid of the 'wood' effect stereo surround by wraping it in carbon effect vinyl.

Happy with how it turned out for a first attempt

And this is how she stands now.....



Taken the bumper off to fit the JDM style foglights and remove the resonator. In doing so though have realised that the previous owner was more of a bodger than me the grill was held on with wall plugs with the tops of the normal clips sitting on top, the bumper itself was held on by 1 screw on the passenger wing and 1 bolt underneath and the drivers side indicator is held in place with electrical tape

[Merlin]

Goof job for getting in there and getting it fixed. Are you coming back up this way later this year to go to another dyno day? See if you have improved that power figure?

[Rocky]

Goof job for getting in there and getting it fixed. Are you coming back up this way later this year to go to another dyno day? See if you have improved that power figure?

Always.....any excuse for a drive out

[Rocky]

Well the front bumper is eventually back on and I'm disappointed with how the fog lights look


I know it's not the best photo but I'd had enough with the bloody thing so just got a snap while tidying up.

Basically the issue is they are black tinted JDM style lights which means they look no different to just leaving the black covers in place.....oh well they cost me about £8 last year. It would also be better if the bloody things actually worked, not sure if it's my cack handedness or faulty loom (came with one) but will have a look some other time, too hot atm.

Also removed the no. plate block and tried a square plate.....not sure if I like it or not over the regular one and used some high quality Pound Land matt spray paint on the flaking Honda badge.

Next step is to get the brakes looked at (can take it somewhere now), probably looking at new discs all round

[honda-hardy]

Next step is to get the brakes looked at (can take it somewhere now), probably looking at new discs all round

if your going to james's meet i can fit new discs and pads for you bud. get them ordered up, just remind me nearer the time so i dont forget my tools.

[CrunchyAdams82]

What a nice man!

[honda-hardy]

[honda-hardy]

[CrunchyAdams82]

Lol. A very very nice man!

[CrunchyAdams82]

My initials are AA too!

And just like them, 'I can't fix it, but I know a man who can'