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  1. JimF

    I bought my dream car.

    I have that exact same Personal wheel. Best thing I’ve ever bought. Smashes Momo, Sparco etc out of the water. This is exactly my plan, an early 996. I’m just scared of the horror stories. Also, for those of you put off by the interior, I presume you haven’t seen this one:
  2. JimF

    Odd brake pressure issue non cup 172 ph2

    Bit of a bump-from-the-dead for this one, but THANK YOU. I've been going through a similar issue with mine. Its only a weekend/track toy, so its been a case of, "save up, replace a few parts, try it again, problem still there" repeat. Then you forget about the car for a while, go on holiday...
  3. JimF

    W8 engine swapped Lotus Elise

    I saw this on Facebook a few days ago, I'll be interested to see the bodywork they plan to use to cover the entire length of a gearbox behind the rear axle. It could end up looking weird.
  4. JimF

    Clio 182 Turbo

    Looking forward to seeing the progress on this! I keep toying with the idea of forced induction on mine.
  5. JimF

    Rear Strut Braces

    The issue with harnesses and no cage is that in a rollover, where a 3 point ordinary seatbelt will allow your body to be forced over and towards the centre of the car (the shoulder with no seatbelt over it), harnesses with no cage means you'll be held nicely in your seat while your neck is...
  6. JimF

    Rear Strut Braces

    This thread has taken a turn for the better! Seeing as we're all chatting cages, and the OP has buggered off, does anyone know if its feasible to extend a SW Motorsport bolt in rear cage into a full cage? Or is it not cost effective? Presumably the fact it would be a full cage and also bolt in...
  7. JimF

    Rear Strut Braces

    So why do you want harnesses then? Do you like not being able to lean forward to see at junctions? Or reach the radio? Or will you leave the shoulder straps loose, and then have worse safety than before? Sounds like its for posing. Cable tie them to the rear seat brackets and just use your...
  8. JimF

    Another Tyre Thread! Road/Wet Tyre to Complement Federal 595RSR

    Might need to look into those then as well! Thanks
  9. JimF

    Another Tyre Thread! Road/Wet Tyre to Complement Federal 595RSR

    See I wondered about this, but if it was dry and I was planning a spirited run, I'd use the Federals on my pretty track wheels. I don't want my normal everyday tyres to be better than my "playing out tyres" :LOL:
  10. JimF

    Another Tyre Thread! Road/Wet Tyre to Complement Federal 595RSR

    That was easy! Thanks people! Now for the 195 vs 205 debate :D
  11. JimF

    Another Tyre Thread! Road/Wet Tyre to Complement Federal 595RSR

    At the moment I have ditchfinders on my standard wheels, and 595RSR on my Team Dynamics Pro Race track wheels. These are literally for driving to the shops & to stand it on something over winter. When I had branded tyres on the road wheels I drove to track days etc on them, but the cars barely...
  12. JimF

    Durable electronic vernier caliper

    I can get Mitutoyo 6” digital calipers for £84. As accurate as you’ll ever need. Industry standard. Alternatively Moore & Wright are cheaper and almost as good.
  13. JimF

    Best place for powdercoating wheels - Yorkshire

    True, but at £1 per inch plus VAT you can throw £20 per tyre refit and removal and still save money over some other places. But like I said, my wheels were brand spanking new, albeit in four different colours (Team Dynamics eBay special :D)
  14. JimF

    Best place for powdercoating wheels - Yorkshire

    True, but at £1 per inch plus VAT you can throw £20 per tyre refit and removal and still save money over some other places. But like I said, my wheels were brand spanking new, albeit in four different colours (Team Dynamics eBay special :D)
  15. JimF

    Best place for powdercoating wheels - Yorkshire

    Used CAS Coatings with great results. Brand new wheels so no issues with them not offering a refurb service.
  16. JimF

    Temps, Aftermarket Gauges etc

    Cheers Rich! To be fair that’s the exact one I was looking at. I was thinking oil temp will give an indication of water temp anyway. I’m tempted with the SPA one but would prefer it if it was a bit more subtle. Could fit it in the drinks holder I suppose.
  17. JimF

    Temps, Aftermarket Gauges etc

    Just wondering if anyone finds it useful having aftermarket water temp, oil temp & oil pressure gauges on their weekend toy/track car? Obviously it’s helpful having an idea of what your engine is doing, but I haven’t seen a great deal of folk with them. Unless I haven’t been looking hard enough...
  18. JimF

    Strange ABS Fault

    (Updating this to help other members in the future) I’ve fitted new ABS rings to the front and bled the brakes. I can engage ABS now. However it seems to alternate between working correctly, locking the rear wheels, and engaging ABS and pulling to the passenger side. Making progress at least...
  19. JimF

    Inconsistent Brake Pedal: Crap then fine... Every press.

    Ha! Why, am I not supposed to? J/K As far as I know these are slightly uprated road pads, and previously had performed fine.
  20. JimF

    Inconsistent Brake Pedal: Crap then fine... Every press.

    True it is quite big lol. Didn't want to go for specifics if you were in Suffolk lol. I live near Blackburn but work in Walkden. I've managed to cancel the track day as I was getting stressed with the clock ticking so the pressure is off now. Actually lolled at that then!
  21. JimF

    Inconsistent Brake Pedal: Crap then fine... Every press.

    Thanks mate, I'm in Lancashire. Are you localish? Will try and give that a go, cheers mate. Only thing I will say is Ive never been able to activate the ABS before, but not tried on grass or gravel. Trying to think where there is some grass I can drive on!
  22. JimF

    Inconsistent Brake Pedal: Crap then fine... Every press.

    I've just had someone on the Facebook group say that, strange but makes sense! Since I stripped it I got a bit paranoid about little noises as there were more than before but I've checked the bearings (two handed yank on all four wheels and rotated and checked for funny noises and movement) and...
  23. JimF

    Inconsistent Brake Pedal: Crap then fine... Every press.

    To be honest from memory yes but I can't confirm it. Will check tomorrow. Where might this air be hiding? In the ABS pump requiring the computer to cycle it? To add I took it out at the weekend and kicked its head in on some B roads and it the brakes consistently had this issue.
  24. JimF

    Inconsistent Brake Pedal: Crap then fine... Every press.

    Got a ph2 172 with a braking issue. Basically on first pedal press you get about half braking force no matter how hard you press. Second press however is great. Full braking force and good feel. This means that half the time you end up doing a pre-tap before applying the brakes. Currently...
  25. JimF

    Strange ABS Fault

    Think it's had those recently actually. At least one lol
  26. JimF

    Strange ABS Fault

    Good call, but did those last month :cool:
  27. JimF

    Strange ABS Fault

    Right! Looking to change the ABS rings this week. I've got a handy mate to help. Anything else worth changing while it's in bits?
  28. JimF

    Can anyone ID these wheels?

    A tiny voice in my head says they might be Braid. But I don't know why I'm saying that.
  29. JimF

    Strange ABS Fault

    That's what I thought!
  30. JimF

    Strange ABS Fault

    Managed to get under be car yesterday. Removed the A brace and the connectors all seems fine. No wire issues I could see and it's not like there's any movement there. Nothing obvious around the ABS components in the engine bay either. Will check the ABS rings tonight. How hard are they to change...
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