Pikey009 Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) Finally got the brakes on today didn't take long and everything just bolted up nicely. Got to say it's an epic set up and a real credit to Russ. Even though i didn't get them from him (second hand from a member) he's still helped me out loads with the rebuild kit and info. To say the brakes are good would be daft, the car pretty much folded in half the first time I used them ha ha.They're nice and shiny now after a bit of 'bedding in' Edited March 19, 2016 by Pikey009 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Also painted the stainless back box as it was a bit too blingy for me and I wanted it to look like the original Remus system Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 And the most recent pic of the interior Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Fantastic as always Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Thanks buddy. In two weeks I'm just on call at work and the place should be empty so the underneath of the car is going to get lots of love- fully cleaned and under sealed then I'll fit the RARB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Couldn't resist a full polish and wax today wth the weather being great came up lovely Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Walker96 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Looks so awesome this mate! Wish I got a black sr now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BMX-RIG Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Does look really good! Makes me wish mine was a looked after as yours and i might have kept it an SR lol, whats next? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) Thanks lads really appreciate the nice comments. Think I'm a little obsessed with cleaning it ha ha.Walker- I love yours buddy it's lovely and very original. Bmx- I'll have to check your SR out mate, not many nice ones left at all anymore. I'd love a rough one to turn into a track car but I can't afford or store another. Next on the list is:.fully underseal the car- get right into the arches. I'll remove the front and rear bumpers and also refurbish any parts as I go along..fit the RARB, anti lift kit and get it all laser aligned. .get the front and rear bumpers painted along with the scuff on the drivers sill and get the wing mirrors paint coded.wheel refurb.finally do a ct9 bolt on kit running low boost just for a bit of extra Keith under the bonnet but nothing crazyTo be honest though my job role might be changing in a month or two and if it does I might be forced to sell the car :/ I'll do everything I can to keep it but it'd mean doing around 400miles a week which isn't fair on the car. Fingers crossed though Edited March 25, 2016 by Pikey009 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) No updates as such but ordered some parts- there will be big progress next week. I'm on call for work but not in and my wife is away so should get the full week on the car.The to do list next week:. Both bumpers off- all refurbished and waxoiled behind them. The rest of the car will be very carefully and thoroughly wire brushed, washed and then waxoiled. Fit RARB. While fitting the anti lift kit I've decided to replace both front wish bones along with sway bar bushes. The ball joints look fine but the rubbers look knackered on the sway bar. Rather than mess around replacing the wish bone bushes and refurbish the wishbones themselves I've decided to just replace the whole lot as who knows if they've had a nasty knock in the past and I want the handling to be spot on after the laser set up. Edited March 31, 2016 by Pikey009 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Started the work today, took me ages just to do the back end. The amount of crap that fell out when I took the car apart was crazy lol but after it was cleaned up the car was in great shape underneath. I wanted to take my time and do it properly so refurbished the rear axle while I was fitting the arb etc. Did discover both rear bearings need doing though so I'll sort that soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Pikey009 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Took extra care when drilling the holes for the rarb double checking measurements etc! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeffrosie Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Looking good mate. I too will be fitting a rear arb soon. But as mine was second hand, I don't have the U-bolts.Would you mind measuring the width of your u-bolts and the leg length please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Ah that sucks a bit- are you planning on bending your own bar and then putting a thread on each end? Sure no worries. Mine was second hand but unused by the prev lad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Walker96 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Love this car man. Really fancy a black sr just because of this!! Keep it up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 If youve still got the rear bumper off can you grab a load of pictures of the drivers rear corner as mines been reversed into and bent out of shape. Would be good to have some reference for the person straightening it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Thanks walker I'm a bit obsessed with it. Ah Morgey I'm really sorry mate it's all rebuilt I've only got the pic I posted. If I have time today I'll wiz it back off for you but failing that I'll try next week Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 No worries, if you find yourself with it off again just go crazy, also some with the light off would be good too lol.Cars looking good as ever dude 👌 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dale SR Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Great work buddy underneath is looking so clean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Thanks lads. Currently about to start another day on the car, this time it's the front end. It won't be coming off unless I take it off just for the pics. Lol that was the sun mate- not much space in the workshop at the moment so I'm right next to the door Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Walker96 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Well I've just put a deposit down for mine ha. Just because of yours so cheers ;) hahs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Got the car back together and on the road today front arches are now waxoiled and I fitted the new wishbones along with the arb bushes. The car feels loads tighter now as the old arb bushes were goosed. Just ready to get the tracking done in the morning and away we go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Also resprayed the centre console along with the front wiper arms. Will do the rear at some point but ran out of time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Walker96 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Love this mate. Hope your coming to japfest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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