StarletSr? Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Cheers dude! They're really good so far, good wet and dry grip! Seem slightly more comfy than the URS2s but that might just be a placebo effect. Will give them a good test once I have a baffled sump on! Thats what i wanted to hear perfect thanks mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo Grant Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Did you get the metal sleaves off the ends of the wish bones where the alk fits on? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Have you had the geo checked on this after the rear camber work, what is max and min camber? Can you share photos of how it was achieved, feel free to PM. PM on the way Thats what i wanted to hear perfect thanks mate! No probs Did you get the metal sleaves off the ends of the wish bones where the alk fits on? Yeah don't worry, I've kept them! They're in the garden haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 *Update*Thanks to Opie Oils! I took advantage of the Easter sale and picked up some gearbox oil and engine oil. I also digged out some solid shifter bushes I bought from ID Workz what must have been years ago now lolFitted the bushes just now, gearshift feels noticeably nicer! They were quite stiff to get in though and aren't 100% sitting in the shifter cable housings. Not sure if I was meant to sand the housing a bit or something? Also Idrees if yyou're reading this, I just noticed in your thread you fitted some but they're quite different to these. Is there any reason you sell different ones now? And I only have 2 washers? Should hopefully have my sump back from Dean too Amjad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wardy Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Got my shifter bushes from TD and they fit perfectly. Very nice little upgrade! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Went for a little drive and they're perfect, just me being paranoid haha! And I agree with you, an amazing upgrade for the money! I thought my gearbox was smooth before but now it's so nice to shift! I highly recommend buying these! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay85 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I highly recommend buying these!Where from dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 ID Workz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 *Update*Got my wishbones back from Trestan Powdercoaters in Soton (I recommend them!). Got them done in a pink sparkle, looks sweet IMO I already have an ALK ready to go, just need to collect the front polybush, possibly a lower arm bar and the whole lot will be fitted in June as I have exams in a few weeks! Amjad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Amazing!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Epic mate, i always use a1 who are a bit further down from treston. Treston wouldnt do my fmic kit but a1 did an epic job and a1 are an alloy refurber too if ya ever need em ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Nice one fellas! Yeah Shorty, Deebo was telling me they did your wheels. Trestan beat everyone else on price for this though, so I went there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 *Update* Got this back from Dean the other week And got it fitted. Did go to VW to pick up sealant after everyone kept raving about it, but £24 for this? Feck that! I used RTV sealant (Loctite was out of stock at Halfrauds) after thoroughly cleaning up the engine and sump. Then went ahead and gave the car an oil change and filter. Picture for reference And finally, drained and refilled the gearbox oil. This is what came out! Crazy how dirty that was! It's made a massive difference now, shifts perfectly Amjad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie5414 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Nice sump mate, how much did the baffle cost if you don't mind me asking? How much of the 3L of gearbox oil did you use? Need to get some for mine when I change the clutch i'll do this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 Baffle cost a lot less than other people quoted! Best to drop Dean a text I used 2 and a bit litres (also added some Wynn's gearbox oil treatment so I used less oil than normally would have been needed) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Sump looks cool man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Thanks Mikey! Very happy with Dean's work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beastmode panda Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Nice man! But where did you get the sun banner? Can you pm me a link please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Amazing sump work, been wanting one of them for a while now so I'm going to message Dean.Good work as always bro. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Nice man!But where did you get the sun banner? Can you pm me a link please?Thanks! Got it from Josh (Tuner Lifestyle) Amazing sump work, been wanting one of them for a while now so I'm going to message Dean.Good work as always bro.Thanks Liam! Love the fact I don't need to worry about oil pressure dropping mid corner! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 *Update* Sent a new part off for powercoating, all shall be revealed in a few weeks Amjad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 *Update* Just finished my exams, treated myself (well, the car really!) to the last suspension polybush GT 34mm front wishbone bush if anyone was wondering I should also be collecting the powdercoated part from a few weeks ago, tomorrow Amjad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 *Update*I'll let the pics do the talking first Ultra Racing 4pt front lower brace Also gave the car a quick wash and QDWill hopefully get that lot fitted soon!Amjad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 *Update* Well that has to be my longest hiatus so far! Gonna struggle to remember what's gone the past 9 months First things first, polybushes went on the new wishbones with ALK and on the car (thanks Grant!). Unfortunately the lower brace fouled the exhaust so that's sitting around waiting until I can afford to go see Dean for a solution. But the bushes made a huge difference, it got rid of that last bit of body roll that was bugging me. We also got my oil cooler core mounted up in front of the rad, however a delay in parts meant I couldn't get it plumbed in before JF2. And seeing as I wasn't on track again for a while I've left that as it is. Hoping to get it working in the next month or two before summer. Last job that day was to raise the front (albeit slightly too much) but it didn't have a ridiculous rake for once. Had the tracking done and car was handling beautifully! Unfortunately a few weeks later my turbo gave up the ghost. Got a mint CT9b from JamesD89 and had it ported and fitted with the help of Ryan Lang. Old one New Following this, I gave it an oil change at 154,000km. Also I had the sticking rear calipers rebuilt by Big Red, great service! Lastly, I stuck on the biggest Green Cotton air filter I could fit behind the grille haha (you'll spot it in pics to follow). That brings me to JF2, car performed really well on track setting a 1:31 time around Donington on Rainsport 3s. The tyres being the limiting factor now, and surprisingly not the piddly CT9! Here's a pic, with Ali_legend following in his old DC2 Unfortunately I had a few braking problems that day, due to the Gulf "racing fluid" I used. Couldn't brake as hard or late as I wanted but never mind. Had a soft pedal problem which thanks to certain peeps on here was put down to cooked fluid. Got some ATE Super 200 from ID-Workz and set about flushing the system completely. I also put some new bleed screws in on the front while I was at it. Check out the particles that were present in the old fluid below. Thankfully I had normal brakes again. But alas being an old car a few new problems creeped in. Ordered in a new ball joint and got it in and lowered the car a touch (thanks to Nick). Put in a recent order some new detailing products for the first time in ages!Autobrite Purple Velvet shampoo (which is amazing!!) and some Berry blast QD And some Gtechniq G4/G5, an amazing window sealant combo. Like Rainx but a lot better and longer lasting. Gave the car a winter protection detail consisting of a wash, clay, polish with Autoglym SRP and sealed with 2 coats of Finish Kare 1000p It's picked up a fair few battle scars since it got more use while I'm at uni but shines up well with a bit of TLC Almost up to date now, I promise haha Winter service time Was running out of FK1000p so figured I might try out a LSP that is getting massive hype at the moment, Soft99 Fusso 12 month coat dark I only gave it a very light coat on the bonnet, wings and bumper but my God is this stuff good! Easiest wax I've ever applied and removed. It fills swirls, the shine is insane and water sheeting properties are hard to beat. For £20 you really can't go wrong, here's a pic after it rained I didn't go over the whole car because I was waiting on another great product to arrive; Poorboy's Black Hole Gonna give the car a full going over with this (by hand) and then 2 coats of Fusso. Finish is gonna be crazy for sure! And my latest aquisitions, many thanks again out to ID-Workz! CC Stage 4 clutch, CC lightweight flywheel, Toyota Gbox side crank oil seal, CV joint and ball joint for passenger side (latter 4 out of shot) Nick is almost done fitting that lot and I'm due to pick up the car shortly all being well! Hopefully tweak ride height exactly where I want it (thanks Steve for the C-Spanners) this week and then a final alignment! Plans to follow include:- A pair of sticky tyres, not sure whether to go for Nankang NS2-R's or try to round up enough pennies for some AD08R's- Fitting my R-Spec MBC (thanks Azz for putting me onto it)- Getting the timing belt, water pump, rotor arm, dizzy and plugs done soon- Yellowstuff pads for the front Sorry for the essay Amjad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JamesD89 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Nice too see an update Amjad I found I lost a lot of body roll after removing front upper strut brace, car felt a lot more balanced( mine was never intended for track though) Gutted I sold that turbo now glad it went to a good home tho, be nice to watch her tearing up the track again this year, you on for jf1? James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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