heres my skip.....where im up too now [Archive]

DazC

05-10-2002, 00:48

its getting there slowly http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

i turned the rear caliper brackets round the right way too http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/blush.gif

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/10/200210504518553173.jpg
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http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/10/200210504518100000.jpg

andym

05-10-2002, 18:33

its coming on nicely now http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/clap.gif

andy

DazC

05-10-2002, 21:17

did some more on it today..................need some bits now http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

andy

09-10-2002, 01:07

did you do the paint yourself, and if you dont mind saying....how much do you think this resto has cost you so far? and are you planning on selling it afterwards or is it purely for you

DazC

09-10-2002, 19:13

i paid a lad to paint it in my garage....but i got all the equipment like a shit hot spraygun and a heater etc to get the best possible conditions in the garage for painting

as for cost

bought the shed for £2300 exactly
spent 2k on the shell repairs
spent 1200 on other bits so far........roughly estimating the last 2

im not selling it......no chance...its all mine i tell ya....all mine....if i was going to sell it id have done it virtually standard

stevedohc16v

12-10-2002, 21:13

Coming along nicely m8, going to be super clean http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/wink.gif

Steve

DazC

17-10-2002, 19:26

ok here are some more piccies http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

this is as the car looks from the outside......not changed much really

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/10/2002101719548147228.jpg

this is the rubber it will wear on its shoes

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/10/2002101719549101604.jpg

and these are its shoes to go with the rubber

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/10/2002101719549965021.jpg

the carpet is is in although its not 100% mint im prepared to live with it until a cleaner one turns up......thats if you can see it under everything http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/10/2002101719549386403.jpg

the drivers rear quarter is now built up inside with all the panels back in

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/10/2002101719549501624.jpg

so is the passenger side with new washer hose/none return valve and washer pump in the rear washer bottle

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/10/2002101719549500301.jpg

picture of the rear quarter on the passenger side

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/10/2002101719549167409.jpg

and there it is in the garage

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2002/10/2002101719549731879.jpg

andy

17-10-2002, 23:45

looking superb mate, those alloys will look the part too mate, if you dont mind me askin, how much do you reckon this project has set you back so far http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif and how much do you think it will be worth when u r finished

DazC

18-10-2002, 20:51

dont care how much its worth when its finished as im not selling it but it stands me at including buying it for £2300....about 5.5k.....when its finished i guess it will be worth about thats....although i will be spending more on it

Graham_S1

12-12-2002, 16:35

where u up too now Daz? Got any more pics?

G

DazC

12-12-2002, 21:21

unfortunately not....will get some at the week end though

Graham_S1

14-12-2002, 15:34

well, i might actually get a start on mine in the spring time.

I was thinking today about colours.

Standard?
Red?
Black?
Focus RS blue?

or current favourite, British Racing Green, with two white stripes down the middle.?

G

DazC

14-12-2002, 17:37

erm....standard http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/shocked.gif

Graham_S1

15-12-2002, 17:55

mmm, i'd of thought green with white stripes would look quite cool. http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/tongue.gif

but standard will probably win. might have to play around with photoshop http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif

there was a guy who had two round here a few years back, and one of them he rallied...... it was luminous orange! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/clint.gif

full rally schlag style tho. looked well hard.

G

duncan

30-12-2002, 15:54

graham
Focus RS blue would look sweet http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/clap.gif not BRG with white stripes http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/clint.gif

Daz what are those wheels??
cheers
duncan

DazC

30-12-2002, 20:31

There alloy wheels http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/wink.gif

They are Borbet 'C' wheels but i dont think you can get them any longer (i have had them for about 4 years) ..........suit 3dr cossies really well

duncan

30-12-2002, 22:03

thought they were borbet C my mate had a set on a mk2 astra gte
i alway liked them

Wolfie

04-01-2003, 12:53

yup there borbet c's there is a company that makes copys when i find it out i will post on here, good choice m8 i have borbets on my mr2

cars looking great http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/clap.gif

< throws banana skin in the sunroof .....sorry skip >

DazC

04-01-2003, 16:12

Cheers for the comment Wolfie,

there was a company that copied them and it was a 2 letter name like RL or something or BK .....i cant remember but they are a nice design http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

DazC

27-02-2003, 22:43

Here are a few more piccies as i have done some more work on it http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif.....not touched it for nigh upon 3 months really as i have been trying to sort bits out and things....thanks to Clint for some correct size rear caliper brackets! The thing HAS to be on its wheels by the end of next month as the cossie is going on the trolleys while we spend 2 weeks minting it up underneath and "playing" with the engine http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2003/2/2003223203747756008.jpg
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andy

28-02-2003, 01:35

m8 i hope thats not tin worm on its way back already, second last pic behind the light unit ?????

DazC

28-02-2003, 21:41

No....that is a substance called Tectyl......its a wax protection for electrical contacts which unfortunately tends to get every where!!

Daz_C

03-03-2003, 21:06

Some more piccies....the old discs are just being used to position the calipers on the brackets for the minute...the new discs are at the bottom http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2003/3/200333195416795711.jpg
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wes

04-03-2003, 12:04

Threedoorboy

04-03-2003, 15:53

How much am I loving your car!!! Looking well nice!! Keep up the good work mate http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/clap.gif

andy

05-03-2003, 00:36

http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif

Brakes...........what more can i say

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DazC

06-03-2003, 20:22

It's getting there m8tey http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/grin.gif [ultra picky mode on] is the rotation of the tyre facing the wrong way in the pic? Or just the wheels on the wrong side? [ultra picky mode off]

No Wes....neither the tyre or wheel is on the wrong way http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/wink.gif

Are you sure you know which direction your looking at the tyre from??? there not on the car at the moment anyway http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

P.s its from the front...S1's calipers mount at the front of the disc instead of the rear like the cossie.......

Cheers for the comments lads http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

wes

06-03-2003, 23:27

i was just checking that you were paying attention http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/grin.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/jester.gif

DazC

07-03-2003, 20:03

Im sure you where! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

DazC

10-03-2003, 00:35

Hi people,

I have been playing with my AP's again and have managed to work out that using 50mm offset bells and brackets and my 16" Borbet C wheels i can get 330mm discs on!!! :eek:

I will be going back with the 304mm discs and getting some 315's i think though, as the 330's will still need a bit of manipulation to get on which i cant be ar sed with for 15mm

Here are the piccies of the caliper spaced out as far as possible and you can see the additional clearence which would allow the 330's.......the caliper is not touching the wheel BTW...there is 1mm clearence there which i can up to about 3mm wich will still allow 330mm discs....as im going for 315mm discs i will have between 9.5mm and 12.5 mm clearence between caliper and wheel http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif (pictures have been enhanced to increase the contrast....)

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2003/3/200339203651159557.jpg
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beemaboy

10-03-2003, 01:10

Alot of work there m8
but well worth it by the looks of it.
Well sweet. http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/cool.gif

DazC

16-03-2003, 21:22

Cheers http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

duncan

21-03-2003, 00:49

daz
i love those borbet wheels they look superb suit the RS a treat http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/clap.gif

DazC

21-03-2003, 19:22

http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif Thanks

DROPTOP

10-04-2003, 22:46

daz , that is fookin class.

DazC

13-04-2003, 14:10

Here is some pics of my series 1.....first pictures of it outside in 2 years!! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/shocked.gif

And also a couple of piccies or the reason to why its outside!!

I have also had to buy a new pair of head lamps as i broke one of the others which have a brown back...when i went to get the new one to replace the one i broke it was chrome so i had to get 2 to make both sides match!!

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2003/4/200341314119615230.jpg
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Eirian

19-05-2003, 16:19

looks great mate, how long have you spent on it so far? Any idea what sort of engine your puttin in it yet?

Eirian

FAST_FORD

19-05-2003, 17:42

car looks the dogs! lvoe it!
must say the wheels really suit the s1!!! tops

gareth

DazC

19-05-2003, 21:31

Hi....The project will be 2 years old at the beginning of August!! It was off road 8 months before i started work on it though. It will have a 1.6cvh in it without a doubt!!!!!

Thanks for the comments! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif
Will post a few more piccies from the weekend when i fitted my front brakes. http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

Eirian

20-05-2003, 12:12

you said that u were looking for a new carpet. Jus found one for sale , thought that u might be interested
http://www.findit.co.uk/cars/ford/parts/687994.htm

Cheers Eirian

SPHINX

20-05-2003, 18:04

wow it looks the nads mate well done to all your hard work,

DazC

20-05-2003, 19:06

Too late for the carpet now unfortunately!!! I repaired the old one and the interior is back in now!!

Thanks anyway! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

DazC

21-05-2003, 00:33

Here are some piccies of the car from the weekend! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2003/5/200352103237552562.jpg
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dangerousdave

21-05-2003, 21:40

Its getting there now matey, how long left you think??? 2 months maybe??

DazC

21-05-2003, 23:49

Christmas! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/sad.gif

Need a few quid to do the engine and box!

dangerousdave

22-05-2003, 18:41

http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/sad.gif oh well matey youll get there in the end. Cant you just stick a 3i engine in until you got your one done.

andym

22-05-2003, 18:54

daz,get ur finger out!!

andy

andym

22-05-2003, 18:55

daz,whats with ive a cheesey wotsit http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/jester.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/jester.gif

andy

DazC

22-05-2003, 23:58

Andy,

I was using cheesy chat up lines one day in the main message centre! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif

DazC

22-06-2003, 21:39

Just some more from today.......

Car now has working brakes! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2003/6/2003622213315825322.jpg
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http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2003/6/2003622213315661002.jpg

Eirian

22-06-2003, 22:05

looking wicked as ever mate, keep us posted.

How long left now?

DazC

22-06-2003, 23:58

Probably Christmas time when its completed and on the raod mate! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

mk2_danny

30-09-2003, 09:50

any more updates yet Daz??? http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif
Dan

Threedoorboy

30-09-2003, 10:20

Yeah. its been a while bud

DazC

02-10-2003, 20:42

Nope! I haven't seen it for 3 months!!! I have the intercooler and cooling fans ready to fit, I have ordered the steel conrods....they should be here in 4-6 weeks, I have ordered my Cosworth forged CVH pistons....they will arrive Monday, I have ordered a group A coil and a set of new injectors......

Just need rings, head, shells, cam and a vernier, turbo and the engine is ready to build up....need a clutch to have that ballanced as well though. Then it's gearbox and a few minor bits to complete....

Looking like it will be ready for Febuary and on the road for March now. http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

DazC

03-10-2003, 21:41

Well here are the pistons! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif Cosworth forged CVH...

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2003/10/2003103212759727214.jpg

DazC

04-10-2003, 11:41

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2003/10/2003104113210569469.jpg

Tone

04-10-2003, 18:00

very nice http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/thumbs.gif

Threedoorboy

04-10-2003, 20:47

what is it with us blokes and shiny metal things??

DazC

04-10-2003, 22:09

I dunno! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/confused.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/drool.gif

Dunno wether to put them in the engine or on the mantle piece!

Eirian

05-10-2003, 17:21

very nice, make sure we get some pics of them when they are in the block. http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/wink.gif

Threedoorboy

05-10-2003, 22:54

http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/jester.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/jester.gif

Threedoorboy

05-10-2003, 22:55

Oh and I normally find if they feel weighty aswell it makes these shiny metal things more appeling to me for some strange reason?? http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif

Eirian

14-11-2003, 14:42

any updates?

DazC

25-11-2003, 23:50

Erm...still waiting on a load of bits for the engine...hopefully soon though!

DazC

26-11-2003, 00:11

I have got all the bits except....

Cam
Turbo
Conrods (still waiting although they have been ordered)
Crank bearing shells
Clutch
Cambelt
Vernier cam pulley
Alternator
Starter motor

Then the engine will be off to get machined and assembled. Then it's gear box. Then a few small items like connect the fuel pump up, repair the engine bay wiring loom then it should be nigh upon complete!

DazC

26-11-2003, 00:12

Oh and all the engine sensors...In fact I will order them tomorrow!

markk

29-12-2003, 23:32

fookin ell daz , do ya want me to come round and give you a lift ?
between me and you i reckon we could have it on the road by the next millenium !! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/clap.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/cool.gif

DazC

31-12-2003, 00:05

No chance Mark!!! Still waiting on the rods...I only ordered them mid September!

Graham_S1

14-01-2004, 01:13

I might have started mine by the time you finish http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/clint.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/tongue.gif

JesseT

14-01-2004, 10:43

Do you have any pictutes of that lovely grey car which is always in the background?

DazC

14-01-2004, 22:46

I don't have any to hand but I can get some if you want.

It's not mint by far though. Will be going for scrapping soon as well. Shame cos I love that car!! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/sad.gif

DazC

18-01-2004, 13:50

They have arrived at last!!!

http://media.turbosport.co.uk/2004/11/2004118124026578258.jpg
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DOWIE

19-01-2004, 17:40

Ooooh they look good, too good to get dirty dont ya think !!!

DOWIE

DazC

20-01-2004, 00:30

Seems a shame to hide them and those lovely Cossie pistons away inside an oily block doesn't it! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif

DOWIE

20-01-2004, 12:09

Certainly does but hey ho, we can just remember them as they were !!!

DOWIE

DazC

21-01-2004, 00:05

Well I have pictures to remenice over now so sod em! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif

DOWIE

22-01-2004, 13:38

lol

DazC

01-02-2004, 02:31

All the engine bits are now at Motorsport Developments to be machined and assembled. http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

Eirian

17-02-2004, 14:49

whats the deal now then daz?

DazC

18-02-2004, 23:44

All the engine bits are now at Motorsport Developments to be machined and assembled. http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

This mate ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

DazC

18-02-2004, 23:48

Then gear box and then fit it all in the engine bay and get it running.....

Graham_S1

04-09-2004, 11:22

must be up and running by now? http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/eek.gif

Antony_James

30-09-2004, 19:53

Superb example this mate ,,,

Those wheels are amazin ,,, Should be proud there fella , this car is an absolute pleasure to look at ...

DazC

20-10-2004, 23:07

Here are a few pictures of the engine going back in...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/going_in_003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/going_in_004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/going_in_010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Running_001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Running_003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Running_005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/running_outside_001.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/running_outside_003.jpg

Here is the man that built the engine....Stu @ Motorsport Developments....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/penfold.jpg

Here is the car on the road...it has done 2400miles now.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort001.jpg

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DazC

20-10-2004, 23:14

Why do I fucking bother!

dangerousdave

20-10-2004, 23:16

You got to use the uploader now daz http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif

Sharon

22-10-2004, 10:23

Why do I fucking bother!

Why do we bother providing a service http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/dunno.gif

DazC

22-10-2004, 23:07

DazC

22-10-2004, 23:13

Here are a few pictures of the engine going back in...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/going_in_003.jpg[/URL]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/going_in_004.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/going_in_003.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/going_in_010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Running_001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Running_003.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/going_in_010.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Running_005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/running_outside_001.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Running_005.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/running_outside_002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/running_outside_003.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/running_outside_002.jpg)

Here is the man that built the engine....Stu @ Motorsport Developments....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/penfold.jpg

Here is the car on the road...it has done 2400miles now.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort001.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/penfold.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort006.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort002.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort007.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort008.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort007.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort012.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort009.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort012.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort015.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort016.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort017.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort015.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort018.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort019.jpg[URL="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort019.jpg"] (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/DazC1/Escort018.jpg)

Sharon

23-10-2004, 10:11

Why do I fucking bother!

Why do we bother providing a service http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/dunno.gif

Sorry. Am having a bad week and as you can imagine, having to upload all those pictures again onto another server when I already have it hosted while being stressed and tired just pushed me over the point unfortunately....

No worries Daz http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif I didn't think it was your usual happy self http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

Graham_S1

27-10-2004, 20:59

looking schweeeeeet!

get much attention out and about? http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/cool.gif

should do some photos with the original alloys just for prosperity.

DazC

05-11-2004, 20:46

First few nights I got several girls round the car!! Was pretty gobsmacked cos I didn't think youg 'uns these days knew what a Series 1 RST is.

I am going to pick up my new whels tomorrow. They are a set of the origional wheels off the Datapost touring car! http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif

DazC

02-01-2009, 21:46

Anyone remember this old shed?

dangerousdave

03-01-2009, 02:16

Of course daz good to see your still about mate :D

Whats happening with the car then?!!!

MCURZON

03-01-2009, 08:46

That looks really lovely:thumb:

DazC

04-01-2009, 14:45

Well, After the above pictures I did the following....

I fitted about 2k worth of MEF suspension upgrades,
Swapped the wheels for 5 spoke 16" compomotive MO's which then later on got swapped for some 6 spoke 16" Compomotive MO's in a different offset (found the 5 spokes were touching the coil over spring so had to revise the offset. Moved the wheel out about 7mm)
Got it all set up and played around with spring rates and such,
Destroyed several fuel pump relays which then led me to rewire the relay to switch another relay to take the load off it.
Had it detailed (see here http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=90656 )
Then due to my new found handling, I destroyed an engine as the oil kept climbing up the side of the sump when cornering hard. Found out that my sump has no baffles in it. Only a windage tray!!

So now it's in bits again!!!

Other than that, it's doing fine! :D

dangerousdave

04-01-2009, 15:00

Sounds like you got to have a good go in it then :) Shame you popped the engine but at least you did it in style :D

DazC

04-01-2009, 15:15

Yes, I managed to get 19k miles on it before I destroyed it. There were some tell tail signs but I didn't realise just how many signs I was getting that I may be risking the engine.

Sometimes when I was giving it the old scandinavian flick, I'd get the oil light on full. Sometimes when I'd stop and check the oil I was anywhere between half way between min and max and down to minimum. So then I started making sure it was on max all the time. Then I'd sometimes think I've seen the oil light flicker on very dim for a split second as I've been cornering, but when I've looked it's not on. So I think I've been picking up air pockets for a long time. Result being a couple of spun shells and the rest being badly worn and the odd one slightly crushed.

It's just a shame I've destroyed 1 or 2 steel H section rods without ever having got the engine up to full power (still only running 1 bar of boost on a standard turbo).

Never mind though. We live and learn. Now I know I have a bit of work to get it up to standard so I don't destroy another engine.