GundamRB1
14-08-2011, 01:56 PM
Hi OZHonda members.
I've been reading some of the threads for a while so I thought I should join up and document the journey of modding my Odyssey.
I've owned my '04 RB1 for a year now. Until recently the only thing custom was the plates.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4822375963_ee18ae6c09.jpg
When I bought Gundam she'd only had 1 owner. The previous lady owner had put 150,000kms on her, but it was all long distance trips, not stop start city ones. She must've loved the car because it was in immaculate condition, and the service manual read like a good book.
As soon as I saw the initial RB1 adverts on TV in 2004 it was love. It took 6 years, but I finally got one and I can't imagine driving anything else. I'm 6'4" so I don't fit in many Japanese cars, despite really liking them. The Gundam has so much space, it's awesome. Like a leather lounge on wheels.
Here's some shots taken this morning. The window visors were installed on Thursday.
Bought through Import Monster (http://www.importmonster.com.au/) who I thoroughly recommend.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6189/6040557442_20222ba0fd_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6081/6040563050_801c284352_z.jpg
"It puts the shine on it's tyres, or else it gets the hose again!"
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6040564698_60bc215d26_b.jpg
The rough mod plan goes something like this:
Mugen Grille (en route from Japan now)
Install stereo (Have 500WRMS system from my old car)
New HID's
Wheels & Coilovers (Thinking about Work Varianza S4S or Schwert Sc1, 19 x9 fronts & 19 x10 rears) will roll guards and run a little negative camber.
Bodykit
Engine (maybe)
I've been reading some of the threads for a while so I thought I should join up and document the journey of modding my Odyssey.
I've owned my '04 RB1 for a year now. Until recently the only thing custom was the plates.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4822375963_ee18ae6c09.jpg
When I bought Gundam she'd only had 1 owner. The previous lady owner had put 150,000kms on her, but it was all long distance trips, not stop start city ones. She must've loved the car because it was in immaculate condition, and the service manual read like a good book.
As soon as I saw the initial RB1 adverts on TV in 2004 it was love. It took 6 years, but I finally got one and I can't imagine driving anything else. I'm 6'4" so I don't fit in many Japanese cars, despite really liking them. The Gundam has so much space, it's awesome. Like a leather lounge on wheels.
Here's some shots taken this morning. The window visors were installed on Thursday.
Bought through Import Monster (http://www.importmonster.com.au/) who I thoroughly recommend.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6189/6040557442_20222ba0fd_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6081/6040563050_801c284352_z.jpg
"It puts the shine on it's tyres, or else it gets the hose again!"
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6040564698_60bc215d26_b.jpg
The rough mod plan goes something like this:
Mugen Grille (en route from Japan now)
Install stereo (Have 500WRMS system from my old car)
New HID's
Wheels & Coilovers (Thinking about Work Varianza S4S or Schwert Sc1, 19 x9 fronts & 19 x10 rears) will roll guards and run a little negative camber.
Bodykit
Engine (maybe)