0Well I've had the FD2 now for nigh on three months now and not even looked at another car for myself which, for me is VERY unusual! Going to keep this one for quite some time hopefully so i have decided to start a wee thread that i will add to now and again when i do something to the car. Got quite a few things i would like to do over the next year or so and so will up date this post as and when new bits arrive for anyone that might be interested! 
So to start off with i have the following items which have now all been fitted with the exception of the flywheel. As some of you will remember i had clutch issues and so bought the flywheel just incase the original was damaged but it wasn't so sold it on.
Done a bit of digging and found that the problem i was experiencing with my clutch squealing when cold is quite common on ATR's and EP3R's and now it sounds like FN2/FD2's are also developing the same problem :roll: . Exedy stage 1 clutch is now in and bedded in and have to say feels a lot better than the standard one did and there is no noise or slippage now
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While at JAE i managed to pick up some Do-Luck braided brake lines for a good price and they seem extremely well made. To go with these I also have some Motul RBF600 fluid for the braking system.
Car was about due its second service so got a hamp filter and some mobil1 0w-30 fully synthetic oil.
Finally there are a couple of bits of engine bay bling that i just couldn't resist! Some Mugen reservoir socks, oil cap and radiator cap. Quality of the finish of the Mugen bits is not as good as i would have expected but thought i would stick with Mugen as there are already a few mugen parts on the car.
After a track day and a sprint day my RE070's were finished and so ordered up some new rubber. Opted for michelin pilotsport 2's. Had these on my last car and was very impressed wth them so thought i would give them a go on the FD2. I think we have convinced ourselves that the RE070's are the be all and end all when it comes to tyres so i'm happy to report that i don't miss them. Car is much more exploitable in both wet and dry conditions now with the Michelins giving a much more consistent performance. There is a little flex in the sidewalls but it doesn't ruin the cars handling at all.
Made a bit of a boo boo when ordering as i was going to order the porsche specific ones which are N rated and have stiffer sidewalls and rim protection but instead i ordered the standard tyres.
Also bought a set of 17inch DC5 wheels to which i shall put some 888's, dunlop semi slicks or some Re070's for track/summer/dry day fun. they look really nice if a little small.
What they look like on the car:-
Also bought these from ebay thinking they were fake but they are actually the real deal! thought they were fake as they were less than half price compared to what they are advertised for elsewhere. Yet a little bit more Mugen bling!
They are number plate bolts incase you were wondering lol!
I know its nothing spectacular but its a start!
Next up will be the AST suspension followed by intake/exhaust and some other goodies!
So to start off with i have the following items which have now all been fitted with the exception of the flywheel. As some of you will remember i had clutch issues and so bought the flywheel just incase the original was damaged but it wasn't so sold it on.
Done a bit of digging and found that the problem i was experiencing with my clutch squealing when cold is quite common on ATR's and EP3R's and now it sounds like FN2/FD2's are also developing the same problem :roll: . Exedy stage 1 clutch is now in and bedded in and have to say feels a lot better than the standard one did and there is no noise or slippage now
!While at JAE i managed to pick up some Do-Luck braided brake lines for a good price and they seem extremely well made. To go with these I also have some Motul RBF600 fluid for the braking system.
Car was about due its second service so got a hamp filter and some mobil1 0w-30 fully synthetic oil.
Finally there are a couple of bits of engine bay bling that i just couldn't resist! Some Mugen reservoir socks, oil cap and radiator cap. Quality of the finish of the Mugen bits is not as good as i would have expected but thought i would stick with Mugen as there are already a few mugen parts on the car.
After a track day and a sprint day my RE070's were finished and so ordered up some new rubber. Opted for michelin pilotsport 2's. Had these on my last car and was very impressed wth them so thought i would give them a go on the FD2. I think we have convinced ourselves that the RE070's are the be all and end all when it comes to tyres so i'm happy to report that i don't miss them. Car is much more exploitable in both wet and dry conditions now with the Michelins giving a much more consistent performance. There is a little flex in the sidewalls but it doesn't ruin the cars handling at all.
Made a bit of a boo boo when ordering as i was going to order the porsche specific ones which are N rated and have stiffer sidewalls and rim protection but instead i ordered the standard tyres.
Also bought a set of 17inch DC5 wheels to which i shall put some 888's, dunlop semi slicks or some Re070's for track/summer/dry day fun. they look really nice if a little small.
What they look like on the car:-
Also bought these from ebay thinking they were fake but they are actually the real deal! thought they were fake as they were less than half price compared to what they are advertised for elsewhere. Yet a little bit more Mugen bling!
They are number plate bolts incase you were wondering lol!
I know its nothing spectacular but its a start!
Next up will be the AST suspension followed by intake/exhaust and some other goodies!
:-D