Fletch's 150k 172 Project..

[Christopher.]

good choice with the R888. Id imagin the manual windows would be quite a bit lighter

 

[tom172cup]

I am guessing they're quite a bit lighter then the electric windows/motors.


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Well after about 5k and a hard day at Donington the front Hankook RS2s were looking a little worse for wear, and as they now don't make them anymore.... Tonight I hard ordered a set of Toyo R888

You will not want to drive on any thing else whe you get them fitted. i swapped back to the turinis last night and things got a tad twitchy. will you be running these full time ow Fletch

 

[Fletcher]

I dont think they are lighter really, would only be a very small amount if they are.

Oh right. Still could be a option mind.

good choice with the R888. Id imagin the manual windows would be quite a bit lighter

I may still keep the RS-2s on for Combe though Chris

 

[Christopher.]

Ah that reminds me i need to buy my self a helmet

 

[Fletcher]

You will not want to drive on any thing else whe you get them fitted. i swapped back to the turinis last night and things got a tad twitchy. will you be running these full time ow Fletch

Good stuff.

I am going to try and cut down my mileage with these and my DS3000 pads fitted, otherwise it'll cost me a bloody fortune in rubber and discs :dapprove:

 

[Fletcher]

Ah that reminds me i need to buy my self a helmet

Yes Chris.

You should also get your name down on the reserve list for Brands matey

 

[daveski]

If i still had the electric mechanisms I would weigh them to see the difference but I dont remember thinking there were much lighter

 

[Fletcher]

If i still had the electric mechanisms I would weigh them to see the difference but I dont remember thinking there were much lighter

It would be interested to know the weight TBH.


Just taken the car for a drive for a first time in a while. It goes like stink ATM, and seems to handle better then ever with even more weight taken out of it. Hopefully adjust/lower the coilovers soon, as I haven't touched them stripping the car

 

[Christopher.]

I think its time to get merry with the Dremel and hole saws TBH

 

[Fletcher]

I think its time to get merry with the Dremel and hole saws TBH

Yes Chris

Have you got a hole saw?

 

[Christopher.]

Can get a whole range of them from 20-62mm

 

[TimR26]

Cutting things sounds good, I can bring my chainshaw

 

[Fletcher]

Can get a whole range of them from 20-62mm

Good stuff Chris, you'll have to bring them over soon.

Cutting things sounds good, I can bring my chainshaw

You haven't got a chainsaw :rasp:

 

[ROB91]

Car seems to be going really well. Have you taken any pics recently? With all this strippage going on hahah

 

[Fletcher]

Car seems to be going really well. Have you taken any pics recently? With all this strippage going on hahah

I've not taken any pics lately mate.

I need to man-up and remove air con and PAS

 

[SBV116]

Good project dude! Although i would be worried your gremlins are uch problems!

 

[Fletcher]

Good project dude! Although i would be worried your gremlins are uch problems!

Don't say UCH problems

The 'gremlin' only started when I removed the dash, I noticed a 20 fuse on the floor.

I'm going to book it up with Rentech next week for a check as I am doing Castle Combe on the 10th and Brands Hatch on the 22nd . Fingers crossed it'll all be ok, and I don't have dreaded UCH problems mate

 

[ROB91]

I've not taken any pics lately mate.

I need to man-up and remove air con and PAS

Man-up and take everything out hahaha :rasp:

 

[Russ_16v]

Removed some more sound deading, I've now removed a fair bit of weight over the last week or so, the car feels even more eager now! Now having a few electrical gremlins, the hazards flash when the electric windows are pressed up..lol

Well after the Donington trackday last month my brakes were in need of a change. So I have ordered a set of Ferodo DS3000 and some new compbrake discs. Braking should now be epic, as the DS2500 were brilliant all day long on track.

Cost much dude? Im still toying with what brakes to go for

 

[Fletcher]

Man-up and take everything out hahaha :rasp:

Lol

Cost much dude? Im still toying with what brakes to go for

The pads were £70 posted
The discs are £100 each though

 

[JackJack]

The discs are £100 each though

Last longer than 'normal' discs though don't they?

 

[Russ_16v]

Link to discs?

 

[Fletcher]

Last longer than 'normal' discs though don't they?

Not sure if they last any longer TBH. It'll be interesting to see how many miles I get out of them with the more aggressive DS3000 pads fitted.

Link to discs?

http://www.compbrake.co.uk/Brakes-A...-X-24-mm-12-bolt-SINGLE-6-5-Pcd/prod_877.html




I just checked my invoice they're £105, without VAT mate

 

[.Kev.]

Are you still on the original box, mines on a 106K now and is a little tired.

 

[Fletcher]

Are you still on the original box, mines on a 106K now and is a little tired.

No fella. End of last year it started to whine, so had that and the clutch changed it had done 129,000 miles mind.

 

[Christopher.]

Think we need a photo meet TBH Fletch

 

[Fletcher]

Think we need a photo meet TBH Fletch

How do you fancy helping me do a bit of work on the Fletchbus, and then go and take some pics next Sunday mate?

 

[.Kev.]

No fella. End of last year it started to whine, so had that and the clutch changed it had done 129,000 miles mind.

Did you go for a new/2nd hand box or get your old one re-con'd?

I'm still on the original clutch too, can't believe how long its lasted.

 

[Russ_16v]

My old car's clutch was on 140k (50,000 hard miles from me, on 195bhp) and was still lasting fine when i sold lol

 

[Christopher.]

How do you fancy helping me do a bit of work on the Fletchbus, and then go and take some pics next Sunday mate?

Sounds good mate, What needs doing ?

 

[Fletcher]

Did you go for a new/2nd hand box or get your old one re-con'd?

I'm still on the original clutch too, can't believe how long its lasted.

I had the old box send to Agency transmissions for a re-con. They did a good job apart from forgetting to put any sealant in the box!

My clutch was still spot on, I only had it changed, as it's makes sense whilst the gearbox is out.

 

[Fletcher]

My old car's clutch was on 140k (50,000 hard miles from me, on 195bhp) and was still lasting fine when i sold lol

Impressive that Russ.

The engines boxes clutches are strong if looked after!

Sounds good mate, What needs doing ?

More strippage maybe fit the brakes I'll drop Tim a text.

Team Anorak mechanics FTW

 

[.Kev.]

I had the old box send to Agency transmissions for a re-con. They did a good job apart from forgetting to put any sealant in the box!

My clutch was still spot on, I only had it changed, as it's makes sense whilst the gearbox is out.

FECK......did you have to send it back?

Don't want to ask to many questions but who did you use to send it there and how much did it cost? The box in mine is now like a Wizzards sleeve.

 

[Christopher.]

If your going to rentech id get them to do the brakes gives u more time to bed them in

 

[poriordan]

car looks mint mate

 

[Fletcher]

FECK......did you have to send it back?

Don't want to ask to many questions but who did you use to send it there and how much did it cost? The box in mine is now like a Wizzards sleeve.

Rentech removed and organised a courier for the box, they also rebuild it putting in sealant etc..

If your going to rentech id get them to do the brakes gives u more time to bed them in

Yeah could do mate. It would be more fun if we changed them on my drive though :rasp:

car looks mint mate

Thanks

 

[TimR26]

We can change your brakes no problem, they'll have enough time to bed before Combe.

I can't do next Sunday though as it's Trax so is Saturday ok?

Are you going to get a passenger seat in time for Brands?

 

[Fletcher]

We can change your brakes no problem, they'll have enough time to bed before Combe.

I can't do next Sunday though as it's Trax so is Saturday ok?

Are you going to get a passenger seat in time for Brands?

Yeah Saturday afternoon should be ok?

I've now spend all my expendable 172 cash on tyres, and brakes mate :dapprove:

 

[TimR26]

Saturday afternoon should be good.

Looks like the extension will have to suffer then!

 

[Fletcher]

Saturday afternoon should be good.

Looks like the extension will have to suffer then!

I've also got a lot of work on ATM. At least I have my priorities right..

Just don't tell Melanie that