Duncy H Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I bought the cheapo eBay coilovers rather than replace just the shocks. Have only managed to fit the rears before it went dark but went for a spin and holy crap what a difference! A very happy chappy right now as I was a bit dubious about them. Also there's a spot near my house in the country that in a way shapes up like a tunnel, went through just before the redline with the window down Received the cleaning products you guys reccomended so expect some dan/jardo esque pictures over the next few days as I make my first attempt to clean a car with some effort. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I bought the cheapo eBay coilovers rather than replace just the shocks. Have only managed to fit the rears before it went dark but went for a spin and holy crap what a difference! A very happy chappy right now as I was a bit dubious about them. Also there's a spot near my house in the country that in a way shapes up like a tunnel, went through just before the redline with the window down Received the cleaning products you guys reccomended so expect some dan/jardo esque pictures over the next few days as I make my first attempt to clean a car with some effort. Good stuff, there seems to be quite a bit of variation between makes/models with the cheap coilovers, glad you got good ones. To be honest anything will be better than blown shocks so all's good! That's good you got the rears done too, they're often the most troublesome to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Seat be rockin Edited September 2, 2014 by Jake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Good stuff, there seems to be quite a bit of variation between makes/models with the cheap coilovers, glad you got good ones. To be honest anything will be better than blown shocks so all's good! That's good you got the rears done too, they're often the most troublesome to fit. That's not to say they were totally trouble free, the bolt on top of the damper rod (couldn't think of right name) has decided it doesn't want to budge half way down the thread and there's an occasional knocking noise cause it's obviously not sat at the bottom. Not sure how I'm going to sort that yet but it's not going to come off or go on right without some grief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Seat be rockin Does this mean gearbox wasn't broken? Or gearbox AND dogbone are broken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Does this mean gearbox wasn't broken? Or gearbox AND dogbone are broken? Luckily gearbox wasn't broken, I genuinely thought it had. And someone I know who is clued up mechanically thought so too at first. Thankfully the worst that's come of this is destroyed heatshield, boost pipe that goes up to the turbo from underneath with very nearly worn hole in from rubbing against drive shaft every time it moved. My goddd the car feels SO much nicer to drive now, such a good feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 My goddd the car feels SO much nicer to drive now, such a good feeling. Funny how having the engine connected to the car will do that isn't it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) So far most mods Dans done to that car have gone kaput since you've had it Jake haha Edited September 3, 2014 by SamKidney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Everything Dann did broke. Everything Seat did seems to still be working 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) I lol'd. Dan has moved on from breaking cars to making girls vaginas look like broken cat flaps. No shame in it. Edited September 3, 2014 by Pashley26 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Got another chap coming round to look at the car tonight. He's one of many that have offered £1000. I'm taking that offer, because frankly I don't want to look at that car again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thar she goes... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Pound coins is the most boss way to pay for a car. When I sold my polo a guy gave me £1000 in £20s then another 400 in coins, it took an age to count out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I already had the pound coins - I won them in the services a few weeks back I currently have £1307 to buy a new car with, on the hunt for an MX-5 that isn't made out of filler. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Throw it all on a horse. Upsize your win! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) Now have no issue owning my shit little Vauxhall. Just come back in from a verrrrryyyyy fun drive. Handles like a go-kart and now Ive got these GSI step downs on with half decent rubber all round it just grips. Old steelies on Nexens were a very interesting experience if you cornered a tad quick Make it more fun that its a car Im not bothered about breaking. Insurers come to replace my telematics box tomorrow, so no more fun :'( Edited September 3, 2014 by SamKidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I'm so glad that I'm old enough to have learnt to drive/started driving without having to deal with a tracker. That would have been a f**king massive buzz kill. They're blatantly going to become more widespread, but at least I've got the foreseeable future to boot around as I choose without having to worry about Co-Operative Insurance looking over my shoulder and tutting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I had a telematics box for the first year of driving, and do think it helped make me a smoother if not 'better' driver. But it was awful knowing that it doesn't record the situation, just the amount of force you put through the car. So a rabbit runs out in front of you; do you run it over and keep a clean sheet on the black box, or swerve and get a point against your name for 'excessive cornering'. I became so fixated on getting perfect scores every time I went out that I focussed more on that than I did on driving safely! I couldn't/wouldn't ever consider one again though, but at the time it took around £1000 off my premium! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Everything Dann did broke. Everything Seat did seems to still be working Hahaha yeah my mate was just saying that, I don't doubt he's a good mechanic. Just unlucky really. but at the time it took around £1000 off my premium! I'd view it as a £1000 to go kart on open roads license. I definitely pay for that haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Hahaha yeah my mate was just saying that, I don't doubt he's a good mechanic. Just unlucky really. I'd view it as a £1000 to go kart on open roads license. I definitely pay for that haha! You wouldn't if you were in a 1.1 litre 75bhp Peugeot 106... Wait a year, get something fun and then go-kart for no change in premium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I had a year of 50bhp caddy and 65bhp Honda jazz unrestricted and it was so fun. I did crash the jazz into a wall though haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I dont really mind my Corsa much. Gets me about. Didnt think it was drastically slow for one either, until tonight. Rinsed by my mate in the same model. Think my cats collapsed and blocked, exhaust manifold glows red after I thrash it a bit... Its having an engine on Friday, and a new(er) CAT fitted. No more metalic oil and a quiet engine! Telematics is a b*****d, I hate it but given my postcode it was the only option. Mine is far too sensitive and offers no give in scores. If I go so much as 4mph over the limit, it counts against me immediately, and driving smoothly with it seems to be a dark art, though given my route to work is an old bumpy back road with some sweet corners and a limit of 60mph, it was never going to be good They hadnt even registered that they werent receiving a signal from mine when I queried why my scores werent being updated, so I shot myself in the foot there. Insuring my next at my Dads address after this year, which is where I do the most miles anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Images of the new MX-5 have given me a month's worth of rod ons. What a stunning car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Agreed, it's a nice looking car. Kind of like a Z4 / S2000 / MX5 mashup. I must say I'm not that impressed with the dash layout though, looks "clunky" if that's the right word. Looks fantastic on the outside though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Going to see this tomorrow... Oh yeah, my paste function doesn't work. Fantastic. Anyway, it's £825, needs the roof repairing but mileage is pretty low and it looks alright... Just need to check for rust etc. It's pretty much where I live, so worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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