Skunk257
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Howdy all.
As the title suggests, I am from Johannesburg South Africa.
I recently purchased myself a 2005 ITR.
I had been deliberating whether to buy it as I already had a JDM Spec EP3 CTR as well as a JDM Spec Evo 9 GSR.
After much looking around and seeing the differences between the Preface and Facelifts (Preface in champ white being my favourite) downside being that these cars are nearly impossible to find down here in SA or even in the neighboring countries. And when the crop up with 28000kms on the clock its rather hard to say no to.
So after some chatting with the previous owner and negotiating we settled on a sale agreement and off we went to go and collect the vehicle.
It had 28642 Kms on the clock when i collected it. It had a few small niggles which I was aware of prior to collection, buggered front right wheel speed sensor, tatty rims and the remains of a bodged sound install. Aside from that the car was in very good condition for its age and considering it sat in storage for the past 2 years.
Plans thus far with the car is to give it a solid detail to bring the paintwork back up to spec as its in dire need of a polish.
Change the Advan AVS F7 to a set of Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s.
Put on a new exhaust (havent decided on what yet) like the Mugen twin loop which the EP3 has.
Fix a small exhaust leak by the header and cat.
Sort the common rear light seals.
Invest in a new set of side decals, or debadge it completely ... but I am a bit of an OEM person.
Adjust rear bumper while sorting rear lights.
Fix door cards and get a radio that works to the local frequencies.
Install a set of coilovers, thinking of a set of BC's (Opinions welcomed)
For now let me share some pictures of the car.
Thank you for reading!
Comments and crits welcome!
Learnt a ton from this forum already!
As the title suggests, I am from Johannesburg South Africa.
I recently purchased myself a 2005 ITR.
I had been deliberating whether to buy it as I already had a JDM Spec EP3 CTR as well as a JDM Spec Evo 9 GSR.
After much looking around and seeing the differences between the Preface and Facelifts (Preface in champ white being my favourite) downside being that these cars are nearly impossible to find down here in SA or even in the neighboring countries. And when the crop up with 28000kms on the clock its rather hard to say no to.
So after some chatting with the previous owner and negotiating we settled on a sale agreement and off we went to go and collect the vehicle.
It had 28642 Kms on the clock when i collected it. It had a few small niggles which I was aware of prior to collection, buggered front right wheel speed sensor, tatty rims and the remains of a bodged sound install. Aside from that the car was in very good condition for its age and considering it sat in storage for the past 2 years.
Plans thus far with the car is to give it a solid detail to bring the paintwork back up to spec as its in dire need of a polish.
Change the Advan AVS F7 to a set of Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s.
Put on a new exhaust (havent decided on what yet) like the Mugen twin loop which the EP3 has.
Fix a small exhaust leak by the header and cat.
Sort the common rear light seals.
Invest in a new set of side decals, or debadge it completely ... but I am a bit of an OEM person.
Adjust rear bumper while sorting rear lights.
Fix door cards and get a radio that works to the local frequencies.
Install a set of coilovers, thinking of a set of BC's (Opinions welcomed)
For now let me share some pictures of the car.
Thank you for reading!
Comments and crits welcome!
Learnt a ton from this forum already!
