After 2 years of owning my Eunos Roadster 1.8 VR-Limited, thought I would show off my build progress with of pictures when the car arrived in the UK in 2009 and the current look to-date (Complete Build).
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When the car arrive in the UK in April 2009 (I’m the the first UK owner) only 120000kms on the clock:-
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After getting the car home the gave it a good clean and the changes / modding started (after 6 months):-
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Took out the seat to clean and soften the Leather, will they were out removed the beige carpet and replaced it with black carpet purchased from e-bay for £5.89 bargain!!!
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Fitted Retro look Zoom petrol filler cap
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White Plasma Dial fitted & White Heater Control Panel
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Full Racing Beat Exhaust System fitted, 4.2.1 Header / Mid Section / High Flow CAT & Single Exit Rear Box
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OEM Rear lip Boot Spoiler / Electric Mirrors & Small Arches extensions were sprayed and fitted
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Chrome TT Style Hoops fitted
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Vented Headlight Cover & TSI’s with LED Side Lights fitted
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Rear Number Plate Clear Panel fitted
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Then started on the Engine bay, Chrome Rocker Cover / Aluminum Slam Panel & Blue Hoses fitted
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Was really happy with the look, but the modding continued (after 12 months):-
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Decided I wanted a change in look and purchased some 16" Rota Cups (with nice deep dish) and purchased a cheap Black Hard Top for £250.00 (wider wheels 16 x 8’s fill the arches better)
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Chrome Engine Brace fitted
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Clear Rear Reflectors and Clear Side Indicators
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Zoom Centre Console fitted
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Gaz Gold Pros fitted and laser wheel alignment done by WIM
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Front and Rear red tow hooks fitted
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Aluminum Gauge Bezel fitted
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Black Lexus Style Rear lights fitted
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The changes and styling continued and need for more power was calling (after 18 months):-
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Removed the Chrome Hoops and TD Lane Roll Bar fitted / Hard Top colour coded / Feed Sided Skirts sprayed fitted and the rocker cover cut and sprayed
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JR M45 Supercharger Fitted (the difference in power is amazing!!!)
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New Mono Steering Wheel and Aluminum Foot Pedals fitted
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After long a decision i finally decided to change the wheels as the Rota Cups where to heavy (shame as I really like them fitted), Lucky for me a found the 15 X 8 Axis OG’s (E25) and think there look great really fill the arched well.
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Also decided to change the Lexus Style rear light for some Zoom Rear light units I managed to purchase (really pleased with these)
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New 3 point Engine Brace and Upper Rear Brace Fitted
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AWD Gauge / Dial Panel and Zoom Start Button fitted
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Changed the Tan soft top (hood) for a complete Black Hood and Frame I purchased second hand (Hood only 1 year old in great condition)
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Twin Head Light Conversion fitted
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Currently this is how the car looks now (most resent pictures taken over the past few months):-
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Items still in the garage waiting to be fitted:-
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Alumimum Rad
Intercooler
E-Manager Ulitmate
RC440 Injectors
Polished Inlet Manifold