Cat's Ep82 Starbo Thread - Now Forged & Sequential!

[The_Notorious_C_A_T]

Silly billy!

Could have had a sale if you had done! As always a pleasure to deal with you boss :surrender: If only everyone was like you to deal with it would be happy times.

[Guest Enzo]

thanx mate im trying to keep it at a high level saying that

i have had my first disgruntled customer .

a case of taking an order a few days before crimbo.

when not in stock and getting dicked about by crimbo post/oil lines manufacturer ended up in a refund two and a half weeks later and a disgruntled customer

hate that feeling, hopefully never again.

[The_Notorious_C_A_T]

I'm quite a demanding customer as well tbh, but I'm also a realist. Christmas time orders get delayed, it is what it is. Communication is the key.

For me, if I'm spending a few grand with someone, I expected to be treated well. Constant communication.

Same when I sell, I keep in constant communication, as folk who have bought from me will be able to testify. If I can do that, yet I work offshore and aren't home 50% of the time, then surely traders should be able to fire a quick email or whatever. A customer should never have to be chasing sellers for info.

You kept me up to date, and gave me a buzz, can't say fairer than that. You, Burwash and Mark are the ones I have dealt with so far that I would not hesitate to send you silly amounts of money if the right bit of gear I wanted came available.

[The_Notorious_C_A_T]

Little update for today:

Finally got back onshore, was a long as trip, and my earthing kit I ordered in December (yes December last year) finally arrived so threw it on once I had de iced my car enough to get into the bonnet.

Before:

After:

Has it made a difference? No idea tbh but looks alot nicer

[Dalyz]

Just had a good read what you done the thumbs up. what are the meister coilovers like over all, I only got the car lowered on springs (not shure what make) and also a strut bace as well and every pot hole I hit feels like I need to get a ambulance sent to me

[Dean @RW-Developments]

cars looking sweet bud keep it up!

[5T4R7ET N/A]

I think its about time we got some kind of video of this beast shifting!

[Sparky]

Yes!!!! ^^

[The_Notorious_C_A_T]

Maybe lads But I'd prefer to do one once it's reasonably completed and mapped up better

Another wee update for today though, got back from paradise (offshore) so had to clear about a metre deep of snow off the car to get at it to do some tidying up and fitting my new centre console which arrived when I was away.

New arrival:

Almost finished:

The finished article:

So it went from this:

To this:

Took a good hour or 2, but that was mainly due to having to tidy up Nick's wiring that he did on my boost controller, and I still have to tidy up the emange wiring, again it's a mess. It does work though but it's untidy.

[Michel_M]

That looks really nice like that.

[micky boy]

Thats a good idear love it i think its about time you got some vids up of that Sequential on action

[Liam_D]

That Centre console looks awesome!!

[The_Notorious_C_A_T]

Thanks for the kind words lads Was glad to tidy up the mess like, was a bit of a state to look at really!

Another wee update for today, just removed a few things with the heads up from Rory, how it was:

Removed parts highlighted:

Although I was wanting to take off the bracket as well, but some goon has crossed the threads on both bolts. I managed to get one off, but the other wasn't moving so had to leave that one in and hte bracket still there.

And a wee pic of what you can see of my meisters since I was out at the car :

[Sparky]

Looks much neater mate

[ibz]

come on CAT, everyones waiting for a vid of the sequential in action lol

[Ryan5793]

i managed to miss this thread somehow? great build! love the centre console. keep it up

[The_Notorious_C_A_T]

Another wee update for today, went to Elgin around where I live and got another exhaust as I fancied a change:

So far I love it, although I need to trim the bumper a wee bit. But it's actually quieter than my japspeed nur spec replica which was a unexpected bonus!

I had also started to underseal the car, and without the exhaust I can finish the job properly when I have time.

[micky boy]

Fecking love it mate can you feel if there's any change in power at all...any gaine's/loss?

[The_Notorious_C_A_T]

It seems like it could spool a bit quicker but I'm not 100% sure tbh

But it's lighter at the very least ;) Haven't managed to spit any flames though, was hoping to flame some passing cars on the way home. Maybe I'm not trying hard enough

[micky boy]

Yeah its amazing how much an exhaust weigh's...that should get your 0 to 60 time up lol

As for spit flames leave that upto the PFC ;) lol...You will have to get a vid up of you car cat i know i keep saying it but i need to see that Sequential in action

[The_Notorious_C_A_T]

Take a trip up and I'd take you for a run in it en!

[micky boy]

I might take you up on that cat when it gets abit warmer and my cars back in one pice

[The_Notorious_C_A_T]

Top stuff buddy! Just give me a shout if you do.

Although I do have my torque wrench in my car at all times if you try any "gangsta" shit

[micky boy]

I think the only thing i will be doing, is grabbing the dash bord and gripping very tite with my toes lol so i wont have chance to try any gangsta shit lol

[AaronW]

your gt is lookin better than ever mate,im lookin forward to seeing it (eventually) just got to save for the extra fuel the gtir will use to get there,...would be a good road trip tho.

i got no trouble poppin flames :-D

keep up the good work bud.