AG200 Rescue

[suj]

Some amazing progress going on here in a short time, good work man!

Just a thought, you're going to run no cats at all, you will struggle with MOTs and it might be very loud too, as most people run a standard manifold and decat system, or toyo with a catted system, so could be something to keep in mind.

 

[Phil555]

Some amazing progress going on here in a short time, good work man!

Just a thought, you're going to run no cats at all, you will struggle with MOTs and it might be very loud too, as most people run a standard manifold and decat system, or toyo with a catted system, so could be something to keep in mind.

Cheers.

Yeah it will be interesting to hear the car when done.

A friendly MOT tester is always good to know.......................

 

[youngarthur]

An excellent write up.I removed the sill extensions, I did not like the muck that was collecting behind them.

 

[Phil555]

An excellent write up.I removed the sill extensions, I did not like the muck that was collecting behind them.

Cheers.

Something to bear in mind. Cheers.

 

[suj]

Cheers.

Yeah it will be interesting to hear the car when done.

A friendly MOT tester is always good to know.......................

Yeah fair enough, been there on previous track cars and luckily I have a friendly MOT tester, but 1 thing I hate is really loud cars lol.

Can always put on a cat if you really don't like the noise I guess, so all good.

 

[Phil555]

Yeah fair enough, been there on previous track cars and luckily I have a friendly MOT tester, but 1 thing I hate is really loud cars lol.

Can always put on a cat if you really don't like the noise I guess, so all good.

Very true.

But coming from the likes of these two the Clio will be a pussy cat...................

 

[suj]

Haha mine was a S14a 200sx and a track E36 328i, but even then they were subtle.

I love that Evo! I do like the Scooby too, esp being a 3-door, but i'm an Evo man, I worked on Evo 1-3's growing up, I would love one!

 

[Phil555]

Another busy weekend working on the AG200.

GT rear lights fitted.

Std lights.



Lights removed and bodywork cleaned.

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Comparrison between the two sets.​

New lights in place. They do freshen the rear end up.

Next task for the lights is to wire one of the reverse lights into a rear fog light.​

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[Phil555]

Next on the list was to tackle the exhaust tips and replace them with the Pure Motorsport version.

Diffuser removed and a quick hose down.

Std tips removed and a test fit with the carbon fibre tips.


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I used the below Evo-Stick product.

Tips in place and filled the channel on the rear of the diffuser with Evo-Stick. Once this dried I also used std silicon over the top. Had to use a fair amount to ensure a good solid stick as the tips do have a lot of slogger in the diffuser.​

Tips in place.

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[N0ddie]

I think I'm in the minority and much much much prefer the standard rear lights

 

[Phil555]

Couple of close ups of the exhaust tips.


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[Phil555]

Staying with the exhaust theme. Had a go at heat wrapping the decat. Just wanted to see how this was done as I will be heat wrapping my Toyo Sports manifold to keep the engine bay temperature down a bit.


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[Phil555]

Onto the interior and a change of gear know.

Fitting the RS stainless knob.

Std knob removed with great force.............. LOL

Insert from the std gear knob needs to be removed and fitted to the RS gear knob. The insert ended u over the street when I flicked it out with a screw driver........

Part number for reference.

Gear knob in place. ​

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[Phil555]

Also decided to seal the Speedline wheels in readiness for fitting when the weather dries up a touch.

I used a wax from Poor Boys called Natty Paste.

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[Phil555]

I think I'm in the minority and much much much prefer the standard rear lights

All of the exterior on m y car is either black or carbon so goes with the theme.​

 

[N0ddie]

All of the exterior on m y car is either black or carbon so goes with the theme.

But they're still red and white?

 

[Phil555]

But they're still red and white?

What are?

 

[suj]

Also decided to seal the Speedline wheels in readiness for fitting when the weather dries up a touch.

I used a wax from Poor Boys called Natty Paste.

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I used to use Natty Paste years ago, it just fades too quickly, try Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour or Carbon Collective Platinum Wheels, both are a ceramic coating that causes a chemical bond that lasts ages, I did mine over a year ago, still repelling water, dirt and brake dust.

 

[N0ddie]

I used to use Natty Paste years ago, it just fades too quickly, try Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour or Carbon Collective Platinum Wheels, both are a ceramic coating that causes a chemical bond that lasts ages, I did mine over a year ago, still repelling water, dirt and brake dust.

Easy enough to apply? I've got my new wheels still in their box awaiting protection (and tyres).

 

[suj]

Easy enough to apply? I've got my new wheels still in their box awaiting protection (and tyres).

Yep, use those cotton pads your missus uses to remove nail polish and work up thin layers onto your wheels, don't go in thick or you'll see it.

I did the whole lot including barrels, I will top it up at some point in summer.