My CU2 Euro

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21-09-2012, 02:23 PM
ExpressCoffee

My CU2 Euro

So after unfortunately writing off my DC2 a few months back, I went into savings mode and put it all in to get my new baby..

I'm finally in the Euro club! haha
Without further ado, here's my new pride and joy :D
It's a 2008 Manual CU2 Lux, got a nice deal on it.:thumbsup:

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...pse61d93cc.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps89d64725.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps25fbd77d.jpg

Probably going to modify it a bit later down the track but right now, I'm enjoying it way too much to mess with anything.
Cheers!
21-09-2012, 04:23 PM
supersaiyan

that's a big step up! must've saved up heaps! haha nice ride, looking foward to the progress you do with it !
21-09-2012, 04:43 PM
Jasemas

Very nice work man
gratz on the buy
from dc2 to cu2|
Nice pics about time you put em up
21-09-2012, 07:51 PM
I CU2

You made the right decision :)
22-09-2012, 01:39 AM
ExpressCoffee

Haha thanks guys, yeah it's a big step up for me and the cars my friends drive.
I feel amazing when driving it! :D

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Originally Posted by supersaiyan

that's a big step up! must've saved up heaps! haha nice ride, looking foward to the progress you do with it !

Went into full tight ass mode haha, so worth it :)
22-09-2012, 09:46 PM
antony

Awesome looking Euro,you are going to love it,have many years of happy,safe,and trouble free kilometers in it.
23-09-2012, 10:15 AM
ExpressCoffee

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Originally Posted by antony

Awesome looking Euro,you are going to love it,have many years of happy,safe,and trouble free kilometers in it.

Thanks I'm really hoping to! Though I think I shouldn't have a problem!

One thing though, the leather.. how do I look after it, and how often?
23-09-2012, 06:04 PM
mrgu

Nice pick up . Any plans? Gotta add a rear Modulo bumper to match the front lip and sides
23-09-2012, 07:37 PM
ExpressCoffee

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Originally Posted by mrgu

Nice pick up . Any plans? Gotta add a rear Modulo bumper to match the front lip and sides

I'd love to get the module rear but gotta save up my $$$ before I attempt anything. I just have the standard kit don't I?

Eventually add a few things, like a CAI and a clean exhaust setup. But bummed you can't really change the headers though :(

But really just want to visually make it look nice. :)
23-09-2012, 07:57 PM
MR_LATE

i thought that already has the modulo rear? if it doesnt then..
700$ modulo at the dealers fitted. worth it.
get some visors. 60-90$, depending on what type of visors u get u might want to get piano black wrap and wrap the b-pillars.
cut the plastic beneath ur front slimline plates.
and get headlight protectors man. totally worth it. mine was free but yeah
23-09-2012, 08:00 PM
mrgu

The ex owner has a good taste of choosing the type s lip which is much better looking than Modulo .... U can do the rear with a type s bumper plus LS600 exhaust tip .. Can be found on tsx site.. Looks hot as
23-09-2012, 08:42 PM
ExpressCoffee

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR_LATE

i thought that already has the modulo rear? if it doesnt then..
700$ modulo at the dealers fitted. worth it.
get some visors. 60-90$, depending on what type of visors u get u might want to get piano black wrap and wrap the b-pillars.
cut the plastic beneath ur front slimline plates.
and get headlight protectors man. totally worth it. mine was free but yeah

Thanks for all the replies, and yes visors are coming on the way soon!
What do you reckon is better on a black car, the chrome finish ones or fully tinted ones?
Nah deffs doesn't have the rear modulo :(
But I'll look into that, $700 painted sounds great!

What do you mean cut the
Plastic? Like where the dealer name is?
And how much for protectors?

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Originally Posted by mrgu

The ex owner has a good taste of choosing the type s lip which is much better looking than Modulo .... U can do the rear with a type s bumper plus LS600 exhaust tip .. Can be found on tsx site.. Looks hot as

I'll look into this too great advice, thanks mate!
24-09-2012, 12:38 AM
MR_LATE

Ive got chrome finish ones. The plastic just under the dealers name. I dont know how much it is for protectors since i got mine as a present.
Haha and the rear mrgu is talking is skylude
24-09-2012, 10:03 AM
ExpressCoffee

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Ahh sweet.

I was wondering if anyone can help me,
I've only had my car a few days and just noticed this on my car bonnet. I always pretty much park undercover when possible but it seems like something corrosive has been dropped on my bonnet. There's about 5-6 of these 'drops' and it looks like the paint is cracking.. :(

Attachment 23012
What can I do!?
It's not very visible unless you're looking out for it but it looks like it'd get progressively worse.
24-09-2012, 10:39 AM
MR_LATE

daaaaaaam bat shit.
24-09-2012, 11:04 AM
ExpressCoffee

The pic makes it look worse than it is.. But it still will get worse! And it's not any type of poop cause it would have been like a layer of poop on it.
24-09-2012, 11:50 AM
roony

I had something similar, the clear coat had been etched. No amount of polishes helped. I got a sanding bar 2000 grit. Lightly did it then used meguiars 105m polish compound. Came out excellent.

Got super glu on my bonnet trim too recently, did the dame method.

Try at your own risk however.
24-09-2012, 11:52 AM
ExpressCoffee

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Originally Posted by roony

I had something similar, the clear coat had been etched. No amount of polishes helped. I got a sanding bar 2000 grit. Lightly did it then used meguiars 105m polish compound. Came out excellent.

Got super glu on my bonnet trim too recently, did the dame method.

Try at your own risk however.

Thanks man.
By sanding are you effectively removing the clear coat though? so would it make this area more exposed?
24-09-2012, 12:19 PM
roony

yes u are removing the clear cloat but I did it lightly, im sure not much would have been taken off. It only has a certain thikness to it. Unless you have been buffing out your car frequently I wouldnt worry about it as such. There is some sort of tool I think that measure the thickness. I was hesitant at first but I tried it, willing to risk it and it worked out beautifully. I tested on some paint chips too, filled them in and sanded it after, result was very good.
24-09-2012, 08:50 PM
antony

Pleaase remove the Essendon Chrysler /Jeep number plate holders,as they makr the car look second hand...

Maybee replace with Essendon Honda number plate holders ???
24-09-2012, 11:49 PM
mrgu

Do the Travis Honda one cos it has a type r looking badge
25-09-2012, 09:09 AM
ExpressCoffee

Haha just removed them!

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Originally Posted by mrgu

Do the Travis Honda one cos it has a type r looking badge

What do they look like?
13-10-2012, 02:05 PM
nesterjester

Should carbon fibre dip your bonnet.
13-10-2012, 03:17 PM
ExpressCoffee

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Originally Posted by nesterjester

Should carbon fibre dip your bonnet.

Hey mate, I actually just ordered carbon fibre wrap for it, inspired by the dude with the blue CL9 euro :p

Any places that do the carbon dipping thing?
13-10-2012, 04:55 PM
nesterjester

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Originally Posted by ExpressCoffee

Hey mate, I actually just ordered carbon fibre wrap for it, inspired by the dude with the blue CL9 euro :p

Any places that do the carbon dipping thing?

hey mate heres a place in syd that does it

http://www.aquadip.com.au/index.htm

also this is what it looks like http://www.modicoat.com/carbon-fibre-gallery.html

theres probley some places that do it down in melbourne. But prepared to pay a fair bit to get it done.
15-10-2012, 08:42 AM
tonysalib

What;s the difference between dip and wrap?
15-10-2012, 10:37 AM
-[NoS]-

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Originally Posted by ExpressCoffee

Hey mate, I actually just ordered carbon fibre wrap for it, inspired by the dude with the blue CL9 euro :p

i have the feeling youre talking about me... hahaha
16-10-2012, 11:16 AM
ExpressCoffee

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Originally Posted by tonysalib

What;s the difference between dip and wrap?

It's a more permanent solution. It feels more complete as it doesn't look like it's an added wrap.

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Originally Posted by -[NoS]-

i have the feeling youre talking about me... hahaha

Haha,couldn't remember who! Btw, did you put a dry carbon wrap or the glossy type?
19-10-2012, 06:36 AM
-[NoS]-

dry yo!
25-10-2012, 02:25 PM
denot

That dip looks good, but prob more expensive than wrap... a LOT more expensive...
30-01-2013, 05:41 AM
power_of_dreams

ExpressCoffee, can you please clear your inbox!
30-01-2013, 02:32 PM
TheSaint

to clean / protect your leather i would recommend Autoglym Leather Cleaner and Autoglym Leather Balm
i do a light clean in my CL9 luxury with cream leather every week and apply those to the leather once a month
it says on the Balm bottle that it only needs to be done once every 3-6 months on newer cars but my leather is starting to wrinkle a little

http://www.autoglym.com/enau/product...VQ=JGF&Range=1

http://www.autoglym.com/enau/product...Q=FJDM&Range=1

i also use Mothers Protectant for the dash and door trims - keeps it looking and feeling brand new and doesnt leave any crappy residue like armor all (ie sh^te) does

http://www.mothers.com/02_products/05316.html

for the intake - i have found on the K24 that CAI/SRI looses alot of throttle response and midrange but gains a bit up top - the engine is designed for mid range revving though
so i opted for comptech icebox - great improvement in midrange torque, throttle response and it has a nice european sports car sound to it =p

http://www.ct-engineering.com/Produc...7/Default.aspx
30-01-2013, 07:48 PM
power_of_dreams

Anybody know expresscoffee's email or mobile? His inbox is maxxed out and he doesn't know.

Cheers
30-01-2013, 08:38 PM
ExpressCoffee

Quote:

Originally Posted by power_of_dreams

Anybody know expresscoffee's email or mobile? His inbox is maxxed out and he doesn't know.

Cheers

Yo man glad I saw this.

jay.dique[at]hotmail[dot]com
30-01-2013, 08:40 PM
ExpressCoffee

Quote:

Originally Posted by power_of_dreams

Anybody know expresscoffee's email or mobile? His inbox is maxxed out and he doesn't know.

Cheers

Your inbox is full too btw haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSaint

to clean / protect your leather i would recommend Autoglym Leather Cleaner and Autoglym Leather Balm
i do a light clean in my CL9 luxury with cream leather every week and apply those to the leather once a month
it says on the Balm bottle that it only needs to be done once every 3-6 months on newer cars but my leather is starting to wrinkle a little

http://www.autoglym.com/enau/product...GF&Range=1

http://www.autoglym.com/enau/product...DM&Range=1

i also use Mothers Protectant for the dash and door trims - keeps it looking and feeling brand new and doesnt leave any crappy residue like armor all (ie sh^te) does

http://www.mothers.com/02_products/05316.html

for the intake - i have found on the K24 that CAI/SRI looses alot of throttle response and midrange but gains a bit up top - the engine is designed for mid range revving though
so i opted for comptech icebox - great improvement in midrange torque, throttle response and it has a nice european sports car sound to it =p

http://www.ct-engineering.com/Produc...7/Default.aspx

Solid info!
I use the AG stuff and it's great. Must get the mothers stuff too, thanks. And I may look into the icebox then if you can notice a little increase mid range
30-01-2013, 11:36 PM
TheSaint

http://heeltoeauto.com/gallery/var/a...G?m=1341414581

the green dotted line is the icebox, the red lines are k+n/injen CAI
31-01-2013, 06:07 AM
08r3308

Dyno is for 2004 model, I believe cu2 is tuned slightly differently even tho its same engine.

There's a lot of post on acurazine that icebox flexes a lot due to thin materials, oh and filters done really fit that great either.

Just something to consider before spending money on icebox and shipping from USA.