Nicole's black ek9 - Poorly 9 and Teesside track time pg7

[blackie_2k5]

im gonna be doing a few now ive got the luxury(i say that loosely lol) of having truck... but id imagine the aug one is the same day like so it should be a good day

95% going long as it dont clash with other stuff

[Silky]

Nicole, car looks amazing. Very jealous.

[nicole_]

Skipped Teeside on 1st July, had heatstroke and was stupidly sick all night before it, went out to change my wheels over the next morning (in the sun erghhh) and was sick again so decided not to risk it with Croft 4 days later. Re-booked for 11th August though so we'll see how that goes!

Recovered for Croft with Hondas on Track. Was actually really dreading this as I feel a bit of slow newbie compared to the majority of people booked on. Really enjoyed the day! Track was nice and quiet which suited me when I was trying to find my way round for the first time.

Some footage, I wish my car was more exciting to watch haha. Was getting to grips with it finally then shortly after it p*ssed it down after this so I called it a day and went home -

http://youtu.be/zgwrEP7Fli8

Decided I'm going to book on 29th August and go back and spend a bit more time there last track time of the year before she comes off the road in September!

And photos:





so low lol


oh and i love this one, no editing at all, just love my paint <3


and link to the rest of the photos from the day! lots of yummy Hondas!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nicole...7645603305175/

[blackie_2k5]

pics look sweet, does it drive well then?

[Liam_]

Really have such a soft spot for this car - it's the closest thing to a well built Saxo you could possibly get. Condition of it is insane. Really is a credit to you.

[nicole_]

took the car to RDT for a dyno checkover, I've said from day one with this car that it felt slow and it looks like there is definitely something wrong with her Had a brilliant day, just sad the car's poorly!

Funny torque curve and 115whp


Funny AFR after 6500


It's not my intake so somethings up with the fueling in vtec by the looks of it - anyone seen anything like this before have any ideas?

and some obligatory pictures with Adam who popped down and Wills 9 hiding in the background










Cleaned out my tb and map sensor, were pretty gunky and it does seem a bit better but nothing major.


I'll be overhauling and replacing most of the engine and supporting bits over the winter so hopefully it'll fix it self somewhere down the line!
Got the first part last week


decided to sell on my Japfest2 tracktime as it felt a bit of a waste now I know the cars so low on power and Donningtons not the best for slow cars as it is. I'd have probably spent the whole time miserable, and I dont really know whats up with it, so minimal abuse atm.

Although I did go to a local track, Teesside on Monday night. £35 for 3 hours so I couldnt refuse. It's mainly a go kart track and used for drifting but I still had a lot of fun! the car was griefing some quicker cars even with only 115whp haha





And some footage

EK9 @ Teesside Track Evening 11/08/14 - YouTube

And thats it! 2 and a half weeks time she's off the road for the winter! saxos coming back out and the 9 will be in pieces before you know it

[Pricklep]

What do they 'make' from factory?

[Dany4494]

Originally Posted by Prickle

What do they 'make' from factory?

185 bhp at the fly, last dyno day i went to most ctr were kicking out 145-160 atw, mine made a 134 atw.

And nicole are you 100% its running a standard ecu and not a socketed one ? i would be borrowing another ecu to check if thats the problem then if not possibly fuel pressure reg,injectors,maf, process of elimination, as they hit vtec the map should go rich hence the puff of black smoke that most b series get as they hit vtec, also i have heard of sticky/faulty vtec solenoids that cause lack of power there easy enough to take ofd and give a clean/inspect.

Hope you get sorted.

[simmo]

Needs a turbo.

That is all.

[Stevie_Talent]

Never been to keen on these but I like yours, looks tidy

[BIG]

That track looks far to fun

Shame its down on power, hope you find the problem.

Ill be glad to see the s back out.

[nicole_]

Originally Posted by simmo

Needs a turbo.

That is all.

yes sir.

[hard_corejoeboy]

You sure it only made 115? Looks like its quite healthy in the video...

[Tommo87]

Nice motor hope you got it sorted.

I've never understood people putting these on coilovers (unless professionally done with corner balancing) as they are properly balanced from factory on the OEM suspension, plus Honda even made an optional dampening adjustable N1 set for them.

Wills 9 is a beast though.