WallaceGlanza

Cheers guys. Yeah I was gutted when the wheels wouldn't clear the calipers but as I said I've now got measurements to make up my own kit so can spec it just as I want it, so cheers for the offer Id but I'll be sticking with the wilwoods.

I found that the stock gauge won't move above the normal temp (middle point as micky said) until the car is seriously overheating. When my thermostat wasn't flowing properly I was seeing 110-115C on the defi gauges but the stock temp gauge didn't even twitch. So if you are seeing the stock gauge rise that much and the car doesn't really appear to be overheating I would say the sensor or wiring is dodgy.

lol lucky guy! Also what dirt?? Looks nice though, think the handling side will be more fun than the engine though... sure it's still fun though.

You can sit it on axle stands then use a trolley jack to bring the beam upto the height your car normally sits at - then you can still get under it.

I say VAG, just cause I like saying it.

As usual it's been ages since an update.... however this year I'll be putting a bit more time into the glanza and hopefully finally getting some track action in it. But before it will be any use on track there's one area that really needs sorted - the brakes, now I've known this for a while hence the reason last year (back in August) I finally got myself a nice set of Wilwood 4 pots and 3G 288mm two piece discs (2nd hand but with barely any miles on them so in excellent condition): To get them to fit behind my Rays wheels I knew I would also need spacers so I had some 15mm aluminium one's made up and got longer wheel studs too: So I set about removing the stock set up: All stripped including dust shields: Longer wheel studs fitted (I used an electric impact gun to pull these through, easy when using that!): A quick comparison of the old and new discs: Then fitted: I was chuffed with how easily the kit fitted until I went to fit the Rays and admire the new setup: A tight fit even with the spacer.... a bit too tight: Turns out the 288mm kit I bought was infact a 300mm kit! There was no way they would fit behind the Rays however they did squeeze behind my tiger sport wheels (that sounds much cooler than TSW!): Albeit with the wheel weights removed! There was only about 2mm clearance between the caliper and inside of the wheel. With the 15mm spacers also on the rear the stance has been subtley but effectively improved: A test run of the brakes proved them to be as I expected - a huge improvement over stock, much improved pedal feel and a strong progressive bite. They reduced the braking distance nicely even on the less grippy bridgestones the tsw's are fitted with. I ran the car for a couple of weeks with the wilwoods fitted but couldn't face getting rid of the Rays and there was no way of making the kit fit the wheels so it was unfortunately sold.... however I now have enough info to make up my own kit which I will be doing in the next month or so. Fast forward to today and I was doing a little bit of tidying up, over winter the car had been getting very damp inside and when frosty the car would be thoroughly frozen on the inside! The recaros were also getting mouldy so something had to be done, I thought the lack of rear interior and bare metal wouldn't be helping this so set about carpetting it today, First off the remaining plastic trim parts were removed to give a nice fully stripped slag!: Then I set aboout fitting the carpet, for the very rear section I made up a thin hardboard panel and covered it in the carpet (like motion on here did) then just laid the carpet in the area in front, et voila: I'd say it looks much neater but still has a nice stripped out track look, on first impressions driving it seems to have got rid of the road noise but retained all the exhaust noise which is nice! As I said I'll be getting another big brake kit sorted soon and when the weather improves will also fully refurb the rear brakes - I'm really looking forward to finally chucking this thing round a track.

Pull harder! They just pop out.

Starlet Gymkhana - Awesome! Ken who.....?

It would be good to here from James on this, I would've assumed the original samples/ design drawings were dimensionally checked against the original pulleys? I've not tried to fit mine yet but would like to know of any issues - as others would, so I can have different belts etc if needed.

Aye furry boots in scotland? There's/was quite a few up here but I'm not seeing so many about now.... Welcome to the site!

Yup, the actual port connectors and codes are all the same.

Suede is lovely but does not last - unless you wear gloves! it pulls the moisture out your hands and goes hard after no time.

Very nice mate, love the sound of that straight 6! I'm looking at getting an E46 too but just a derv for the daily drive, nothing as exciting as that!

Nowt wrong there, 9 psi (0.6bar) is standard hi boost. Nice clean looking glanza by the way.

You've probably damaged the thermostat seal when flushing out the coolant. As above it's easy to change and a very common fault.

I'd say the matrix is definately leaking, not a coincidence.

I manged to get one of the 6 torx screws out (3 on each side) the rest were soft as shit and just rounded internally, you can cut and bend the cover though. Yes they can be bought new also.

Disconnect the battery and leave it sitting for a while to make sure the airbag doesn't go off in your face. Undo the first torqx screw under the flap on the left of the wheel then move the black plastic clip to allow the bolt to be pulled back - this disarms the airbag. Then undo the other two torqx screws on either side of the wheel and pull the air bag off, next just undo the shaft nut disconnect the spiral cable and the wheel will pull off (wobble it off gently to not hit yourself in the face). Job done.

Agreed with above, only good with external wastegate as it's not easy to get the screamer to seal with an internal wastegate.

I know handling is not just about cornering (or roll stiffness as that would infer), I drive on fun but poorly surfaced back roads all the time and compliance from the suspension is what you need, hence why I'm on my 3rd set of coilovers. I can't believe you would find D2's good at handling bumps though - have you tried a set of meisters? I had cusco's originally which are similar to the D2's and useless when the roads get properly bumpy, show them a smooth surface and they were awesome though.

I wouldn't say that's a good thing. How many times did he blow it up?

I'd say that is completely wrong. You'd be better off with decent tires, lowering springs and a rear anti roll bar than just D2 coilovers and tires for road use. As already said the rarb makes a massive difference to the handling, very noticeable on the road and D2 coilovers are too stiff for road use, Meisters are much better. Meisters, a rear arb and panhard rod then geometery set up will be a good fast road package to start.

Only just on the now mate. Pm'd

I can only echo what's already been said this a great shame and a huge shock. RIP Dave thoughts are with the friends and family.

If that bonnet is genuine the guy that sold it is a mug! Wouldn't want to run without the water shield though. (Yes I'm jealous.)