SamKidney Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, dann2707 said: Im getting a meg 225 and putting that into the clio. Aiming for around 280... For now haha It'll be a beast at 280 hahaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Chap down the road from me (not the one I've mentioned before with Clios, Dann ) is selling a 172 for fairly reasonable money. Almost tempted to try and shoehorn the 1.8t into it but can't justify splurging on silliness at the mo. Maybe once it's all run in and I write off the LCR... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 What's Boris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 This is Boris. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Unrelated to Dan's Clio: This vaguely resembles this, right? (Other than the side sliders being the wrong way round!) Operation: CheapSeatSubframes seems to be on track. Without buying a set of S3 Recaro seats, getting hold of a set of seat subframes for the Mk4 chassis* is either a complete ballache or expensive as f**k, so I figured I'd just DIY it. *With the exception of the TT, which looks a piece of piss, and without wanting to strip the car and weld in rails as I'd like to keep things reversible for now. Will look something like this once it's all done. Low as possible and ready for side mounts to bolt to. Need to double check how far forward I need them (if anyone has/can roughly produce a dimensioned drawing of side mounts it'd be epic) but it's all fairly simple really. Job's a good'un. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Looks like a fairly simple seat subframe to weld up @Luke Rainbird, well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Yeah there's not a huge amount to them really, particularly since these only really need to provide a sturdy platform for the side mounts to bolt to. The S3 Recaros came with something fairly similar as standard, but the majority of Golf/Leon/A3 seats have an integrated frame in the seat which can't (easily) be reused. Aftermarket stuff is available, but it's all a little overpriced and can be tricky to track down a decent solution so I figured I'd DIY it. £25 of materials is plenty to do both seats, bargain. It'd be easy enough to make things lighter/simpler if required, but I figured I'd do it right and make sure it's (more than) up to the task! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 glad you didnt take that as me being patronizing I always think most seat sub frames are massively overpriced for what they are. its box'd steel welded together, with a couple tabs depending on the car/seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Definitely. These aftermarket frames sold on eBay the other day for £185 the pair. Here are the standard S3 Recaro frames (pics courtesy of our very own @george_seamons) Plan is to use the sliders that come with the seats to provide adjustment (they'll increase the height by ~20mm or so, hence wanting these frames as low as possible) so hopefully they should do the trick. If they sit too high, or something interferes with the adjustment I'll reconsider/adapt, but they should do nicely. I'd prefer to keep the adjustment on the offchance anyone else needs to drive the car, though if it needs to go it's no biggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Top work R'Bird! It's a shame Lewis's seats came up a week too late, but it seems you've got this one covered anyway! Picking up an engine for the A3 on sunday. It's been TOOOOOOOO long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 New spoiler is all sprayed up. Panel wipe and tack cloths for the win! Super mega gay lightweight bad boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 3 hours ago, Prawny Baby said: Top work R'Bird! It's a shame Lewis's seats came up a week too late, but it seems you've got this one covered anyway! Indeed, if he'd been a week sooner then it'd have saved a bit of effort! No harm done though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 I collect my K20 tomorrow. So f**king excited. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 8 hour round trip completed = One Ep3 K20a2 Engine and Gearbox! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Wont bother with photos until my iPhones fixed haha, that image is hideously bad. Sorted a deal on my B16. I receive: Innovative 85A Poly K swap mounts (New in box) EG subframe EG steering rack DC5 Integra Shifter box DC5 Integra gear cables All said and done the above has the potential to exceed £700 in total value. Im only giving him the engine and box with ancillaries (around £400-£500 worth) which leaves me with engine loom, ecu, mounts etc... to sell on. All being well it just leaves me needing to purchase a conversion harness to link the EP3 loom with the EK4 dash loom, and sort a fuel system out. Running by Christmas is the goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 What's the deal with the subframe and rack? Do you have to change them to do the conversion? That engine needs a good scrub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 All shot on a 50mm @ f1.8, was trying a different style to usual... I'll probably go back to the zoom lens at f4.0 next month, some are a little too blurred! Yes, the watermark does look crap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrayvon Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 But it is jolly good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Danny said: What's the deal with the subframe and rack? Do you have to change them to do the conversion? That engine needs a good scrub. I can use mounts suited to the EK subframe but the way the engine sits as a result isnt ideal and leaves limited room between the inlet manifold and slam panel. Im planning on running a larger inlet mani and full width S2000 alloy rad. Using the EG subframe and the mounts to suit sits the engine a little further back and the angle it sits at changes too. Increases sump/ground clearance and slam panel/inlet. Steering racks are interchangable but mines about knackered. I steamed the engine off today. Looks a million times better! The bonus with the dust was that it highlighted any oil leaks. Only one to report and its minor which is a good sign! Edited October 9, 2016 by SamKidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Detailed Boris Saturday. Hadn't done it for a year 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 That Dino is cool. - the gt version is my dream car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 #BecauseRacecat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Awesome seats. Considering selling my Recaros for a pair. I've ordered my wiring harness this evening from K tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 182 is being a twat. twice now, goes to start car, turns key only to get standard dash lights asif key is still in position 1, no starter attempt, no noise, other than fuel pump prime (?) when first switch to ign pos 1, even holding the key on to the starting position does nothing. When it does finally start idle is LUMPY as f**k and bumbles at about 1500-1700 for a minute or so. Possible very dirty throttle body symptoms maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 I would of said immobiliser issues it it wasn't fit the rough idle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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