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So bit of an update from this weekend....
Full Service was done:
- New NGK Sparks
- Elf Oil change
- Cleaned ITB Pannel Filter
- Changed Pollen Filter
- Changed Oil Filter
Engine/Rocker Cover Oil Leek Sorted:
Got some gasket sealent and previously had a nice amount of oil coming from...
Well now ive sold my vxr im nearly £1,000 a month better off with fule savings, no finance, slightly cheaper insurance, tyre costs and service costs! So.... yer i do have a lil bit to spend in the coming year... just had to spend out a bit on a few other bits other than the car, unfortunatly mum...
i added a sticker to mine the other day which says "this sticker added 35bhp" and believe me when i say it does ;) im running with my standard 182 bhp ;) just over 110bhp now ;)
but ive never had it rolling roaded
Matae simular thread was put up yesterday... have a look in the suspension section. was in relation to putting non cup coliovers on a cup and modding them
Cheers guys, will try get the photos up this afternoon.
Anyone every used the Mark Fish Top Mounts? comparisions against these and the K-Tech ones (not to concerned about price as like to the job proper to the best standard)
So bought my clio about a month or so ago, and the plan is to slowly turn the car into a fast road/track car.
When i bought the car, i knew it needed a few minors bits of work, but in general mechanically it was sound. Thought i would give everyone an overview of where it was, where it is now...
Hi All, now there is a possiability simular questions have been asked before, but wanted to see what you guys think... so...
Ever since i bought the car, i knew the nearside (passenger) shock had gone, causing a shake above 65, oviously as time has gone on the shakes become a bit more...
Years Driving: 6
Test Passed: April 2006
Cars Owned: 5 (2 French, 2 Jap, 1 Other Euro)
Total CC: ~8,800
Total Miles Driven: ~106,000
Most Miles in One Car: ~34,000 (Astra VXR)
Money Spent buying cars: ~£50,000
Points: 0
Police Stops: Wish i kept count over my younger years
Crashes: 1 (drifiting...
Taken the rear seats out and checked to see if theres anything underneath them, like maybe coins?
I think what i said's a long shot... but its worth a try and only takes a sec to have them out!
Not supprised... plus your 182 has a bit more torque! you also have to consider BHP to wait ratio... in theroy if you break it down like that you prob have more BHP than he does per ton!
Re: Does anyone have any special names for there car?
Mines called cedrick the clio
previous cars were named (in order of owned)
- Clio 1.2 billabong: The Aussi
- Lexus IS200:Toms (only because she was tuned, and tom spec'ed)
- Suzki Swift Sport: Mario (as in mario kart because the way it was...
I have a shock on its way on my 182 cup, therefore need to either replace with a new shock + 4 new springs (as the spring is also on its way).
Now when it comes to cars im fussy and would never by a second hand shock (pretty pointless) so after pricing up new lowering springs and one new...