Sold the recaros off the DC2R, looks like that car will never be a street car again (ah, but you know, never say never.).

Took but bit of bargaining but the deal was done at 2am and the guys came at that time and took it off my hand.

Looks like I'm going to have funds to replace that cracked turbo manifold of mine.

To be replaced, hopefully with this - Doesn't this turn you on?

I've emailed the guys that make them, hopefully they would be gamed to help out on the price.

To Do List

These are the things that need to be done.

Internal:

1) remove current Cage, Dash, existing ABS brake lines.

2) Remove Alarm.

3) wire in kill switch and remote kill switch - might as well do a remote starter

4) Purchase hard brake lines and fittings (and oh, need tools to do the fittings) $$$

5) Fit Pedal Box and fit in the brake and clutch lines

6) Measure up seat brackets and fit seat brackets

7) remeasure bolts for cage and remount cage

8) clean up the interior (optional.. :-ppppp)

Engine:

1) Pull head and service head - change titanium retainers

2) fix chip on crank shaft key way (another story another day)

3) replace water pump, thermo stat, check oil pump pressure

4) Clean out sump and new seals

5) Clean out intake manifold and throttle body

6) Fit everything back together

7) Need a new turbo Manifold

- Probably need a new turbo as well but phhhtttt... can't afford it.

Transmission:

1) Fit MFactory Close ratios

2) Fit Mfactory Final Drive

3) Fit Mfactory Metal LSD

4) Fit MFactory twin plate clutch

5) mount trans to engine

A. Drop engine in

Aero:

1) fit rear diffuser

2) make and fit front splitter

3) Make and fit canards (optional)

Design:

1) Draw up some design for the car

2) Get the decals cut

3) Install

Phew, well, at least the engine and body work needs to be completed by June to be able to do some testing in June/July otherwise, I'd be rocking up without practice.

An Introduction

It's 2:30 in the morning now. I can't sleep, I really should be sleeping being ill with acutebronchitis and also having my little daughter down in hospital with the same.

So I think I'll put in a few words here.

The purpose of this blog is to detail my journey as I prepare for Superlap in less than 5 months (and probably some bits & bobs of other stuff). Having a written record, I hope that it gives me something I can look back with fond memories. And also take you with me on this journey.

What is Superlap? Its a time attack event where some of the fastest cars around Australia (and internationally) gather at Eastern Creek Raceway to compete with each other to record the quickest single lap time.

http://www.superlap.com.au

There are some big teams with big budgets involved, I am not one of them. I balance my racing between real life work and family commitments, and that probably explains why the last time I tracked was in November last year.

I typically work out of my Garage at home, doing most of the work myself, however, I do have support from close friends such as Adrian Norton (Toda Performance Australia), and MFactory, a small parts sideline that I do.

The weapon I will be using is a DC2 R, or a Honda Integra Type R. It's got a build engine with a turbo charger and makes something like 300kw at the wheels. I picked this car up at a good price from another friend.

I am going to stop now for today, but will leave you with an idea of the challenges ahead. This is current condition of the car as it current stands.