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Lovely car.
You dont have any more info on removing the A/C do you ? I have the cup 'setup' waiting to go in.
Just need a bit of a guide on what's involved.
You dont have any more info on removing the A/C do you ? I have the cup 'setup' waiting to go in.
Just need a bit of a guide on what's involved.
Cheers.
It's personal prefrence really mate, i like my ph1's non colourcoded (Bar the handles) and mostly original, its just the look i like. I would like to stress that this is very much a WIP, its no where near finished yet, i just like to keep a up to date record of how it's changing. .
I've had one with colour coded side strips and i liked it but i didn't want this one looking like a clone of my last flamer Y534 which was more a OEM+ kinda car. I think that the dark strips go well with the dark wheels. I also run my partners car with ph2 bits, i just mix and match to what i like. (see pics)
The alloys on the front are Ph1 19 16v alloys.
Because he is a purist ph1 fan.
Car looks awesome, good work
Cheers Dan, I do like a ph1 to be mostly ph1, but I am tempted by a cup spoiler.
Cheers mate, its getting there.
What is it you'd like to know?
From what I've read/tried you'll need: Cup alternator, cup alternator adjuster, cup main alternator bolt, cup upper and lower mounts, cup lower mount bolts (some bolts can be reused to fit the smaller of the two mounts).
Things to remove: Alternator, alternator top brace, air con pump, aircon lines and rad, lower mount with auto tensioner.
I was really surprised with all the bits that were coming off, I can get a pic of all the bits removed and you can compare as you do yours.
The powersteering pump needs to be moved down a fair bit and you do need to reshape a bit of powersteering pipe, where it goes into the pump and then onto the flexi section. I've looked at a fair few pics of peoples and everyone seems to do it a different way, See what you think suits yourself. From what I've heard you can change to a cup ps pipe that goes back to the rack to solve this problem.
Hope that makes some kind of sense, its a much better system than that silly auto tensioner, must save a decent bit of cash come belt changing time.
Yea any pics would be great. The A/C rad has already been removed, I just need to do the rest. Really need to get the bumpers and the like off to have a good look at what needs doing. Hopefully il get it done over the winter.
Ill get a pic of everything removed for you.
Once you've removed the bumper, grill and slam panel you will easily see what's needs removed.
Been a busy day today for 596, spending most of the day on other peoples ramps. First off saw me visit Free Flow exhausts in Shotts to have my Orbisoud fitted up.
I had removed the old system a few days ago, just to save a little time on the day. Nice cherry bomb centre section there!
On the ramp being worked on.
It was then swiftly driven from Free Flow to RCA for a MOT. This is the only after pic of the exhaust i have at the mo, more to follow after a clean.
A pass, had an advisory on a track rod end needing replacing and the lambda reading was a little on the high side. Over all i'm really happy with the Orbisoud, its pretty boomy around town but sounds lovely higher up the rev range.
Last pic, also shows the half cage in the back. Wasn't a hard job to do, just fiddly getting it 100% square. Huge thanks to Fraser and John who did most of the work TBH, somthing about drilling large holes in your own car made me feel a little odd.
C+C welcome
I had removed the old system a few days ago, just to save a little time on the day. Nice cherry bomb centre section there!
On the ramp being worked on.
It was then swiftly driven from Free Flow to RCA for a MOT. This is the only after pic of the exhaust i have at the mo, more to follow after a clean.
A pass, had an advisory on a track rod end needing replacing and the lambda reading was a little on the high side. Over all i'm really happy with the Orbisoud, its pretty boomy around town but sounds lovely higher up the rev range.
Last pic, also shows the half cage in the back. Wasn't a hard job to do, just fiddly getting it 100% square. Huge thanks to Fraser and John who did most of the work TBH, somthing about drilling large holes in your own car made me feel a little odd.
C+C welcome
I used to enjoy drilling through my car! Looks nice as ever, considered the ring trip any more?
I used to enjoy drilling through my car! Looks nice as ever, considered the ring trip any more?
Thanks mate, i'm a little shy when drilling my own car, other peoples isn't a problem.
Ring trip?
I sent details to your DJW Facebook thing, someone replied lol.
It'll have been John.
It was! Meant to say to you! Chat tomorrow about it
Btw the only subtle thing about that exhaust is the tailpipe, sounds facking awesome. Nearly as good as a yoz stealth
Ohhhh in a good way or a bad way.
He really is. I'm very pleased. It just needed a little work done, but he made a superb job of it, priced very reasonably too.
yeecup
ClioSport Club Member
mk8Fiesta ST,172 cup
You hate everything i do to it dont you
Pmsl. I kind of miss her. :dapprove:
I know how you feel. I miss her sister 534, but I do get to see and drive it a fair bit.
Don't worry I'll keep showering your old one with love.
Ah, now thats a more accurate pic of the colour
Looks like cadburys purple? Either way I like it!!
Gaz85
ClioSport Club Member
330e, golf r, EP3 s4
this colour suits you tbh!
Its just a random Purple. I didn't even sand the wheels prior to paint. 2 were siliver, 1 black 1 orange, this way it looks a little better.
Ohhhh thanks honey.
I should be doing stuff to it.
Been a busy few days with this. Nothing exciting but I'll update any way. Removed the seats, cage, carpet and foam in preperation for the next stage.
Today we spent the best part of the day removing the tar from the floor, its such a dull job which probably makes no difference but its done now.
The next thing is to get the side mounts fitted up and then in the cage and interior painted.
Today we spent the best part of the day removing the tar from the floor, its such a dull job which probably makes no difference but its done now.
The next thing is to get the side mounts fitted up and then in the cage and interior painted.
Cage going the same colour as the wheels mate ?
I was just thinking black. The seats are black, harnesses are black, black carpet and paint the rear black.
Would keep it all tidy against the red i thought. black
Got to go silver interior then, will make a nice contrast.
It would be the only thing that would be silver on the car. Thought it might look garish?
Black.
Yes.
yeecup
ClioSport Club Member
mk8Fiesta ST,172 cup
Aye I had a new radiator fitted after the old one sprung a leak
It's so shiny a couple of people thought it was an intercooler!
