Haz Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 What they said. Dannnnnn/Haz. I passed a chap on the A35 yesterday with the plate CS182* (I forget the last character). Shame the plate was on a Saab... I head Dan put a notice in on the DVLA for the plate C182 BUM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 All the Eagle H-Beam rods i've seen for sale Ash haven't been rifle drilled. Probably be cheaper to buy a set of IE's that are drilled, than getting the Eagles drilled. Where are you looking at buying them from? They are coming already fitted in the engine I'm buying. Can't seem to find any real information on them. The rifle drilling is to aid lubrication at the little end, like a straw? Would the engine rpm not cause a splash that far up the cylinder? Wrong. It's also used to aid low down spooling of the turbo by altering the timing. Don't code it out. Just swap it from the old engine to the new one. Yeah? Got any information on this, specifically for BAM please? I've been doing some reading and it does look a swap over is a good plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 They are coming already fitted in the engine I'm buying. Can't seem to find any real information on them. The rifle drilling is to aid lubrication at the little end, like a straw? Would the engine rpm not cause a splash that far up the cylinder? Ah right and I assume the seller hasn't got a clue? Yeah, you don't really want to be running rods in one of these engines without rifle drilling from what i've read, otherwise you'll be doing even more work at a later date. Think i'm right in thinking that the OE rods are rifle drilled, must be a reason VAG specced it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamWood! Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Heading out to drop the coolant on my type r, it seems to be running hotter than usual these last few days. I've got a lower temp fan switch to instal and fresh motul coolant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Need some advice from the vag boys if can please. Just bought an 02 a4 1.9tdi estate. wondering about fitting poly bushes and a clutch.. where from, how much, best value, how difficult to fit, time scale ect ect. I work primarily on classic porche and merc, my knowledge of modern cars, suppliers and parts is quite limited. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Poly bushes on what wishbones, roll bars, etc? And why not OEM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 I didn't post this here yesterday, but here's the freshly painted rims... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Poly bushes on what wishbones, roll bars, etc? And why not OEM? Everywhere Cost mainly. My gaffer did his 2.7 bi turbo a6 bushing with oem a few years back and I seem to recall it costing a fortune! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Ah right and I assume the seller hasn't got a clue? Yeah, you don't really want to be running rods in one of these engines without rifle drilling from what i've read, otherwise you'll be doing even more work at a later date. Think i'm right in thinking that the OE rods are rifle drilled, must be a reason VAG specced it. If I had my choice I would be going for integrated engineering rods through B5. However, as they are already in the engine, I think they will still get used. What are the symptoms of a poorly lubricated little end? That way at least I can keep an eye on things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Extra wear to the gudgeon pins/associated faces, not so much cooling throughout both piston/pin but also the rod itself, not such free lubrication. Don't get me wrong, they'll likely be fine, but if you're going to all that trouble you'd be kicking yourself it you didn't run RD rods and they went down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Non rifle drilled rods are ok if they are going in a high revving engine (high revs=more rotatations=more splashing of oil=more lubrication). They won't bbe much cop for a car that is pootled to the shops and back though. Yes on a fast road/track car, no on a daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Cheers, Guys, It is a daily, but is used pretty hard... What rods are these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Everywhere Cost mainly. My gaffer did his 2.7 bi turbo a6 bushing with oem a few years back and I seem to recall it costing a fortune! Well I know it will differ for every car, but I'd have thought most poly bushes for example SuperPro or Powerflex will be dearer than the original parts? My Clio is polybushed all round and it does make the car nice and tight, but with that comes with extra vibration and road noise. If it's not a car you want to be stiff, I'd get costings on all options, in truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Eagle rods. they'll be fine Ash. Nice and strong, will take anything you can throw at it, apart from another melted plug If your tensioner is OK then swap VVT onto the new head. Easy job for your garage. Don't do away with it. you'll get an incorrect correlation error that'll need mapping out, and you won't gain the spool benefits George mentioned. That said, it's not essential and I don't have it (my car never had it), but it's not something I'd choose to do away with unless forced. Went to Combe on Saturday, spent the whole day taking random people around in the A3 for a charitible fee to a good cause. Much fun was had! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Great stuff - I need to get involved with one of these sometime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Eagle rods. they'll be fine Ash. Nice and strong, will take anything you can throw at it, apart from another melted plug If your tensioner is OK then swap VVT onto the new head. Easy job for your garage. Don't do away with it. you'll get an incorrect correlation error that'll need mapping out, and you won't gain the spool benefits George mentioned. That said, it's not essential and I don't have it (my car never had it), but it's not something I'd choose to do away with unless forced. Went to Combe on Saturday, spent the whole day taking random people around in the A3 for a charitible fee to a good cause. Much fun was had! Weird that you met Shelley, I used to work with her. I was meant to be going on Saturday but had to prepare for the Beast so I couldn't make it - shame, would have liked a go out in A3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistair14 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I thought I'd share my car here .. Forgot this forum had a car thread! My 182 full fat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Boot/rear seats looks tidy as shit. I need to get one oft hose carpet mats. Is yours ktec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Nah, Ktec ones have the gash logo right in the middle. Get one of the Ebay ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistair14 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Boot/rear seats looks tidy as shit. I need to get one oft hose carpet mats. Is yours ktec? Im not sure bud, someone on cliosport was selling cheap and i picked up same day pretty much! rear brace needs to be painted and remove the belts but its pretty tidy and im very happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 The dust has settled, reality has unfortunately gone and 'happened' again as it has such bad habit of doing, and I must accept that I'm not on track today, or tomorrow, or for a while after that either. So to keep the. Buzz going that little bit longer, I'll write about it instead Friday came, and I was supposed to have the afternoon off, to allow me to get everything ready for Combe the next day. That didn't exactly work to plan, and I left the office just before 5pm, with a trip to Basingstoke first on the cards to collect some wheels. The forecast looked BAD: I wasn't going to take any chances, so decided I'd take a bit of everything. Khumos to drive up on and use of it was midway wet-dry. Wets invade the heavens opened, and ever the optimist, the all important slicks too! Back at home I shared unpacking the car from Curborough the weekend before: The Rotas had a quick clean before going on the car: After my driveshaft issue last weekend, and Bills terrible misfortune the weekend before, I really thoroughly checked over everything on the front end whilst it was all off. All looked very healthy still The Rotas went on and i finished packing, slightly earlier than last time thankfully! Not wanting to take any chances, I also took a spare shaft, cv, and a clip/grease kit and crimps should I need to change any of it at Combe Saturday morning arrived, and I woke up to some pretty awful weather! Thomas arrived just before 7am, to very kindly take the wets up for me as he had room in his passat. Sam arrived soon after, and we set off, feeling reasonably hopefull for a good day: We made great time to Combe, getting there just before half past 8, and wasted no time in heading straight to the sound testing: The car produced it's now regular 93dB, and we headed down the pitlane to meet Phil and Shelley who had just arrived towing the Mission Motorsport works MX5 Race car. Dave who drives the MX5 hadn't arrived yet, so I whipped it off the trailler, and Sam took it for sound testing whilst I got the A3 unpacked. All unpacked and parked up in the pitlane, Dave arrived to drive the MX5, and we were ready to go soon after 9am, with the weather looking fairly decent and drying up fast. I don't know the details, but I believe Dave lost both his legs in an explosion, and now drives with 2 prosthetic legs. The car has completely conventional controls, and to see Dave drive it, you would not have a clue he is minus both his legs! It's absolutely incredible how he pedals the MX5 around the track far far better than 99% of fully able bodied people ever could. Truly inspiring to watch, and a testament to the amazing work that Mission Motorsport do to help guys like Dave. Soon after Thomas arrived in the mk2, then followed by Gurds and Ram in the mk1. and finally Chris Hignel in his CCSC Fiat Punto, and that completed the mission motorsport line up for the day! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistair14 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Im trying to PM you mate but it wont let meOn addition to my last post .. Im after a set of buckets / harnesses some point in the new Year, im looking at the Corbeau clubsports than Dan has, OR Mirco (?) Just need a lil advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Just as we were about to head out to do a warm up, the heavens opened, and the track was once again soaked! This wasn't ideal, at all! Soon after, a track closure followed, as some poor sodd lost it in a big way in the opening session of the day and ended up in the barrier. Not a great start for someone! We waited around for a while, and by the time we got out, it was actually drying up slightly. We were still on the Khumos to start with, and whilst I've found them to be brilliant on the road. Once loaded up on track, they just didn't give me the confidence I was used to. Fairly grippy, but the softer sidewall which makes them so compliant on the road left them feeling a little wooley on track, and the tyre squeal I got from them was fairly horrible too, so after a few laps, we headed back in, and swapped to slicks. You can also see the Mission Motorsport stickers we had for the day too I'd rather stupidly forgotten my camera, having plugged it all in to charge the night before. Thankfully, Phil had a GoPro spare and offered me the use of it for the day. Really glad he did as hopefully i'll have some decent footage! He even had a cool little GoPro remote that I strapped to the steering wheel:] I also took the opportunity to throw a few more stickers on the car for the day, made by Jonny at UberSticky - https://www.facebook.com/UBERSticky We started taking members of the public out. This was great fun. £20 for 3 laps, plus an out / in lap, and everyone seemed to be really enjoying it. There were several people who'd known or seen the car previously, which was pretty cool, and loads of people wanted to talk about the car, and about Mission Motorsport and what they do. It all just felt like something really cool to be a part of. Enough rambling from me for a minute, time for some pictures, I must admit these are a mix of shots, from Sam, Thomas, a few friends on facebook, and some random facebook groups I've found. Huge thanks to all who took pics on the day to help capture the feel of the event These 2 shots by Thomas are brilliant: And these are a few found on facebook: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) Civic is being repaired! Given a great quote to sort my rear quarter and paint my fresh front bumper. Just a door and a pair of wings to source to complete it again body wise. Volks are replacing the damaged Rotas and I've some oem spec track rod ends and rack ends coming from japserviceparts along with some extended lower ball joints. The Micra is getting a replacement headlight and a crude realigning of bonnet and slam panel. I may get a bonnet if one comes up locally. Edited September 14, 2015 by SamKidney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Prawn, is there a functional reason for your skirts to be smaller for the first few inches? Or is it purely a style thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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