Updates y0.
Blyton is coming around again on the 29th (a week away) and so I had a Saturday to crack on.
Stuff purchased recently:
- Brand new Radiator
- Stud and nut conversion
- Team Dynamics Pro race 1.2's with 20mm spacers
- Spigot rings
- Caliper rebuild kit (more on that later)
- Ferodo DS3000 front pads
- Stainless steel 4-2-1 manifold
- Brembo HC discs (283mm)
- GTI 6 calipers (283mm)
- Braided hoses
- TRS tow strap
- Polycarbonate windows
- More brake fluid
- More stickers (still not put them on yet)
Times I've fallen out with wife this month = 4.
Radiator fitted easily.
And so, I managed to get the discs and pads, new lines, calipers and fluid sorted - only to find that one brake is doing all the work. So its either sticking or one just isn't working. after a few hours I gave up and thought Id just order a rebuild kit and start again
bit disappointed but they are second (maybe 15th) hand calipers. It doesn't help that we snapped one of the rear bleed nipples and thus I'm not totally convinced all the air is out. Hey ho.
Manifold went on pretty easily - lots of weight saved from the cast iron unit as well, no pics yet.
Tow strap was also easy - half the weight of the original tow hook
Wheels arrived and I had my R888's put on them - to find the guy had sent only 1 spigot - although not technically needed, the 888's weigh a tonne and it was a pain getting the bolts aligned whilst balancing the wheel with my feet. They are ford fit wheels, so needed 20mm spacers (which they came with). So ordered some spigots, £7 ftw.
Stud and nut conversion arrived too - haven't fitted it yet.
Polycarbonate windows - have not arrived, doubt they will before the 29th. Managed to get a full set for £193. Bundled them in with a deal for the Clio (Len wanted some) and his came back at £215! bargain - but we'll see what they are like when they arrive before getting too excited.
Here's what she looks like now:
Polycarbs will also free up more weight as the window mechanisms can come out - along with the rear wiper assembly. I've also been looking at a single wiper conversion - but they always go for silly money on Ebay.
Fancy getting a race battery to trim some more weight on the front next month, which should offset the weight I've added with the 283mm caliper conversion. More importantly is to get some form of adjustable brake bias configured - will have to research. The back will no doubt want to overtake the front and with more stopping power + weight up front, I'm sure it isn't optimal, using the stock configuration.
Plenty of stickers to go on as well - to hide stone chips and dents!
Also got some real race slicks (collected from Spa - not by me) put on the Pug wheels I used to run. One of the lads who has a roll cage in his paxo will run them on the day. There is still a little question mark about running slicks means you need a cage? dunno.
I didn't manage to get the car done in time for the TOPO meet - just hoping I get time to rebuild the calipers and that cures it before the weekend.
P.S just had a text to say the windows will be here tomorrow - need some tiger seal then.