Luke Rainbird Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 They're not knackered at all, hence my point above. Just original so 12 years old. Springs/shocks are a direct fit and ARB can be fitted to either the existing wishbone mounts (stock mk4 style) or using LCR droplinks from the strut. Hubs are handy if you want to go low, but aren't required to run a stock LCR setup which is ~25mm lower than stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 I was thinking of doing that swap along with a quick rack but can't be arsed. Shocks and droplinks are handy though for anyone wanting to lower the front more than 40mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 They're not knackered at all, hence my point above. Just original so 12 years old. Springs/shocks are a direct fit and ARB can be fitted to either the existing wishbone mounts (stock mk4 style) or using LCR droplinks from the strut. Hubs are handy if you want to go low, but aren't required to run a stock LCR setup which is ~25mm lower than stock. Ahh I see, that's some good info to know, cheers, dude. Have you had the wheels aligned correctly yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Nah, barely driven it yet and off to somewhere in the north for a few days so will get it up to Hampshire and get it all booked in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 If you are getting it done in Hampshire, Denmead Tyres have been very good to me. Took a little effort to get them to understand the concept of a non fixed camber adjusting top mount, but they really did put in the effort and got what I wanted in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Sweet, cheers bud. What did they charge you to set it all up? I need to ensure the top mounts are as symmetric as possible which I'll do when I get back from riding, then set the caster as close to equal as I can get it at home. Then it's just a case of heading up and getting it all aligned properly asap Edit; Will finally get round to sticking the new turbo and mani on when I'm back on base again, hopefully! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I has MX5. It's good. Golf is sold, buying a Caterham/Locost type thing in the new year for track only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Lots of Locost stuff has been popping up for sale recently, but they're not half as fun as a Caterham/similar really. I was also quite surprised at how non-low-cost the series is to take part in, when I looked at having a go for the RN team. Decided against it when I realised I could effectively go to twice as many track days in any other car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Sweet, cheers bud. What did they charge you to set it all up? I need to ensure the top mounts are as symmetric as possible which I'll do when I get back from riding, then set the caster as close to equal as I can get it at home. Then it's just a case of heading up and getting it all aligned properly asap Edit; Will finally get round to sticking the new turbo and mani on when I'm back on base again, hopefully! Awesome news dude! I think they charged something in the region of 70 quid. I need to get saving before I go for the flow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Which one is it Jardo? 2l? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Decided against it when I realised I could effectively go to twice as many track days in any other car The Locost series is one of the cheap ones, but all racing is expensive. As you said, a race weekend is easily double the cost of a track day. Look forward to seeing what you end up with Jardo! IMO one of the 'other' kits (not Caterham) is far better fun:cost ratio, but I think in reality everyone would have the Caterham if money was no consideration... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 MX5 is a 1.5 SE-L, my black 2.0 Sport is landing on Monday. I just whizzed this through the workshop ASAP so I had a car for the weekend. Not 100% sure what I will go with car wise next, got a lot on first so cars kind of falls to the side a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Erm right so yesterday I went to my main man charlie at CSK fab in york. Properly sound guy who sorted my exhaust out, definitely don't go anywhere else now as he's cheap and does an incredible job and makes sure it's right but also treats you like a friend rather than a customer. I cannot emphasise enough how much I hate garage places that "book you in" and you have to sit in the waiting room watching tv or reading magazines that are stacked high. It makes me feel weird. So he got me involved, definitely my bag and what I enjoy!! I fitted a decat as obviously my exhaust died on track at Blyton. It didn't fit my powerflow exhaust as to be expected so took it to the above place to get sleeved. It now sounds brilliant, no blowing at all and actually not that louder than before. Took a pic at work the other day, makes me laugh how small it looks compared to the corsa due to the perspective 20150820_090312 by dann2707, on Flickr I also fitted some rear powerflex black series rear strut bushes Not really been able to give it some beans due the weather and the awful awful tyres i've got on there. After the track day i've realised just how bad they are in comparison (I used my 16's with PS3's on there) Today I went about lowering the steering wheel as it's pretty high with my bucket seats being so low! Removed the trim to get to the bolts 20150823_124608 by dann2707, on Flickr This pic shows the bolt that I removed where the washers will be going to space it out 20150823_124615 by dann2707, on Flickr I then loosened off the bottom two bolts just so I could pull the column down. Due to the angles, it means that when lowered the holes will not line up so out comes the dremel and I elongated the holes 20150823_132454 by dann2707, on Flickr I used longer bolts for this step obviously due to the washers taking up more length. Pic just shows the bolt I used. Luckily I had some spare from fitting the buckets 20150823_132459 by dann2707, on Flickr Washers in place 20150823_133152 by dann2707, on Flickr It's literally the worst comparison shot ever but it gives you an indication of the final product. Before 20150823_131521 by dann2707, on Flickr After 20150823_140855 by dann2707, on Flickr 20150823_140037 by dann2707, on Flickr You bastards didn't really expect anything less though really... ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 To be fair that's probably the best comparison shot you've put in here, considering I can actually see a difference! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Gonna have to lower my game then haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hello Everybody Is it bad I have returned to the Trials-Forum for the car thread?! Here is the wagon for transporting Land whales- Moggles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hi brown. Xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) nice wagon, but every time id look at it id want a KFC! here's a picture of my Passat a week or so back, Edited August 23, 2015 by trials owns 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 How does it perform on track mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 its really not bad at all, abit sqeally around the corners but that's to be expected lowered on cheap coilovers with standard set up, its only on standard map (150bhp) with just a few mods (decat, intercooler, dv etc) but packing a good punch against more powered cars like mr2's, golf r32s, octavia vrs's so very happy indeed! that was my 4th time at castle combe so ive decided to give Thruxton ago next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hi Jardo! Yay, passat friends. I was thinking about taking the Passat around curbrough when its all working fine but will see. Assumed is wouldn't change direction very well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Just sorting these photos out, omgbarnfind etc. Heads are done, collecting tomorrow then I sincerely hope i'll see it on the road by the beginning of september. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 30k car that mayte. Dust alone says that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 The utterly f**king ruined paint on the roof where we accidentally dragged a loaded winch rope over it must add £10k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Even in that state it looks bad ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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