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Thanks for the info. Are the half shafts much weaker than the front driveshafts? I had heard that rwd was better for drag due to losing less power through the drivetrain, less chance of destroying the clutch and when you launch, the weight transfers towards the back pushing the rear tyres into the tarmac.

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Is it possible to fit locking/freewheeling front hubs to an EP85? I'd really like to be able to switch between rwd and 4wd quickly and easily - rwd for drag racing, 4wd for handling.

Quick update... Went back to halfrauds yesterday and they weren't interested and refused to exchange or refund. I demanded to speak to the manager but he said I should have tested it first. Do the ignorant c*nts really expect you to primer, paint and lacquer (they say you need to do this to get the best colour match) with every single can? Not only is this ridiculous but would waste a decent proportion of the paint (I think you get about 100ml in a spray can and this costs £12.59) not to mention the wasted primer and lacquer too.

So very true...

I've done some research and am pretty sure there is no paint called 'Super White' with the code 040. There is a 'Super White 2' with that code though. Plus it would be absolutely stupid to have 2 completely different paints with the same paint code.

Thanks for the replies. I will have to consider my options: - Getting machinist to make a 1mm ring - Use tiger seal or similar to fill gap - Making my own poly mount - Find 66mm poly mount with same length

Nope. The glanza is the colour it should be but the bumper is way off.

Do both paints have the same paint code '040'?

Ive just fitted the poly mount in and there is only 1-2mm of play which is less than the ring. :confused:

I've just measured the mount and it seems to be 66mm without the ring or 62mm with the ring. I assume I have the stock EP85 mount which is completely different to the EP82 one. I will get a pic up shortly...

I have the Powerflex PFF76-421 which, according to thr powerflex website is for the non-LSD box and 64mm. The same website says the LSD version is 74mm. http://www.powerflex.co.uk/road-series/products/Starlet-Glanza+Turbo+EP82+%26+EP91-2614/1.html

Um, to be honest I asked for '040 Super White'... would this be a creamy colour?

Why would the engine make any difference? Regardless, it will be a forged 4e once I finish doing the engine bay and drop the engine in lol

Cheers for all the info guys I've got quite a bit of learning & practicing to do. Would you recommend any paint stores online? Or any shops in particular? Cheers again