Sir_Dave's Trophy. 1 x Miley Shed.

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

How much driving on the actual track do you get for all that cost mate?

Not really sure, probably about 2 to 2.5 hours i guess? Depends on the track/weather/how long you leave between sessions, etc. For me, its definately worth the cost, you cant get anywhere those sorts of speeds/handling situations on the roads, unless you're a complete bellend of course ...

 

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

James put these up for sale:

I buckled.

Anyone want some Imola's? Look lovely now i've given them a clean :approve:

 

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Another update, purely from a cost reduction perspective :dapprove:

Shouldnt have sold my last set really lol:

Have also sold my stereo & handsfree kit. Trophy is going to be bare.

2118's will be sale after xmas, so pm me if interested.

 

[Gally]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Those wheels made Moses cry iirc.

 

[cliobritt]

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really nice!

 

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Those wheels made Moses cry iirc.

lol, you should have seen the pink Monza's i got outbid on. They were the thing of hatred.

Would have clashed beautifully with the T as well

 

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Fitted 4 of the Trophy's Christmas presents yesterday, at work, in the dark

However, after driving home 45 miles, the 'recently balanced' wheels & tyres clearly werent lol ... more vibrations than a lonely housewifes battery operated friend!! Got them redone this morning at the local Kazachstani tyre fitters - for best cash price obviously (TM Daniel Colshe).

Still, for all the haters of cheapo wheels, here it is, in all its unclean glory:

New Years Day will bring a hangover, & the fitting of my new dished beauty:

Then i really need to get the seats in, & the Sportlines/camber bolts on

 

[ronnie1]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Dave I had a rmd wheel on my saxo, ideal !! Shame I wrecked it by not wearing gloves but meh, will be a huge improvement

 

[Budgie]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

I've got an OMP horn button in the shed you can have if you want?

 

[ForceIndia]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Hate those wheels. So poorly made around the yellow strip.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Well, Saturday brought two things, rain & fire.

The first, well that wasnt really anyones fault, but i needed to get the car up in the air to fit the Bimarco's, this involved me getting wet & dirty :dapprove: But after much swearing, adjustments and bolting/unbolting, i had two new seats. Shame that upon the initial installation i couldnt reach the pedals. Being short like Christoper FTL. After attempt 7, they seem to be comfy enough, more tweaking required though, & Sarah's moaning that her seat is too upright, despite it being on the most 'relaxed' setting ...

Once that was done, i thought i would attempt the new steering wheel, foolishly thinking that it would be easy, like the Saxo one. Nope, the airbag, horn & cruise wires were a pain, & i fitted the boss upside down so all manner of warning lights came up on the dash - amazing how fitting a steering wheel incorrectly affects the ABS & TC :S

So then, onto the test drive, where my new steering wheel highlighted the fact that my tracking is waaaaay out, with the wheel at 45 degrees when going in a straight line. FFS. Then, i decided to make sure my horn still worked, this was a bad idea.

Well almost!! Something fizzed, smoke appeared & i feared that the internet phenomenon 'V6 on Fire' might soon become a distant memory in the presence of 'Trophy on Fire'. Panic set in & i did what any competent FailSport mechanic would do, i checked my feshly opened can of Pepsi Max over my new steering wheel Not sure if it was a good idea, ie water + electrics, etc, but the car didnt catch fire, so im happy enough, wheels a bit sticky though ...

Upon speaking to Ollie, it sounds like the horn wire had sparked on the metal boss, & tried to recreate the big bang. Doh.

In addition, after continued 'wobbling', i inspected the Pro Race 1.2's i had just bought/had balanced and one of them has a bulge in it, which would explain why they still feel awful. Now normally, i wouldnt be too upset, but i sold my my perfect condition 2118's in order to save some money, now i need to go & buy another set of wheels, aaaarrrrgggggghhhhh

Anyways, here are some awful pictures, will update again once i've cleaned it, fitted the Sportlines/another set of wheels & a new splitter

 

[Gray]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

A brilliant update.


LOL at the steering wheel, big bang attempt!

 

[Rob]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Dave I have an OMP version of that wheel you could have had for peanuts! Better quality too!

Just read all the writing, you're truly a funny guy. <3

Anyway, the reason you got fire was because (I think) you wired the horn backwards, although there are only two connection, basically one of them is an earth and is earth through a bar, but if you put them the wrong way round, the live goes through the bar, joins to the metal of the boss and sparks and fire, fun! Not.

 

[Will.]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Failsport FTW! I genuinely lol'd at throwing pepsi over the wheel.

I usually hate TD's but they look really nice on the Trophey. Keep up the good work

 

[Dave.]

I almost felt bad when you mentioned the 2118's

 

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Anyway, the reason you got fire was because (I think) you wired the horn backwards, although there are only two connection, basically one of them is an earth and is earth through a bar, but if you put them the wrong way round, the live goes through the bar, joins to the metal of the boss and sparks and fire, fun! Not.

O. That might explain it then lol. Sarah's dad (proper electronics engineer) said that i was never allowed to work on the car unsupervised again lol, im an ejit apparently

Still added a 'spark' of excitement to the day i suppose

Re: the 2118's. Can i have them back? Although, i do have my eye on something else ...

 

[Rob]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Need another wheel then? The suede isn't in the best condition but it's not brown and sticky?

 

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Ha ha, nah the wheels fine, only got the Pepsi over the centre bit, & thats all cleaned off now

Great wheel though, shame my hands are now black lol.

 

[Hixle]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

LOL at the can of Pepsi

Looks great inside Dave!

 

[Dave.]

Sorry mate my cars become quite attached to them! Oh an your right, feels much better on 15's!

 

[Chris205]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

I see having your seat forward might have an effect on your leg position vs the accelerator? The seat looks totally off centre

 

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

I see having your seat forward might have an effect on your leg position vs the accelerator? The seat looks totally off centre

Nah, its just my incredibly poor cameraphone skillz

The centre of the seat cushion is exactly in line with the centre of the steering wheel, although coming from the Recaro's, i am finding it odd not physically standing on the pedals AKA like in a Transit!! Need to adjust my heel & toe technique i feel.

 

[Christopher]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

I love the fact that I'm a seat position yardstick.

Looks good mate!

 

[Ollie82.]

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O. That might explain it then lol. Sarah's dad (proper electronics engineer) said that i was never allowed to work on the car unsupervised again lol, im an ejit apparently

Still added a 'spark' of excitement to the day i suppose

Re: the 2118's. Can i have them back? Although, i do have my eye on something else ...

Ahh i didn't realise you didn't get any sound from your horn at all.....unless you count the fizzing and crackling.......my horn worked for a while after i fitted it (so you failed harder...on this occasion) but then it self combusted after it shorted on the inside of the boss.

I FAIL. YOU FAIL. WE FAIL. FAILSPORT.

 

[Budgie]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

PMSL!

<--------.

 

[Christopher]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

LOL @ the tagline. Brilliant!

 

[Budgie]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Suspention FTW.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Ok, so after the bent wheel saga, my faith in 2nd hand wheels was slightly 'dented' :dapprove:

As such, and for the 1st time in probably 5 or 6 years, i bought some car stuff new, i.e. unused, not from eBay, CS or Sax-P. Whilst, i'm aware that this does somewhat go against my usual policy, the term 'buy cheap, buy twice' could never be more apparent at the moment ...

And well, Demon Tweeks did me a rather good deal

 

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Mondays update.

Skoda splitter = fitted, badly, with self tappers, & not straight
*** **** * wheels = arrived, currently under desk at work
4 x Toyo T1R's = on order, being delivered tomorrow apparently
Sportlines = hopefully being fitted tomorrow.

Thursday night, Staines meet for the unveiling of the remodelled shed ... ?

I hope so

Pics, at some point, when its all done.

 

[Ollie82.]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

So the wheels are Pro Race's of some sort then?

 

[Budgie]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

PMSL. I just saw a pic.

Approve.

 

[Ollie82.]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

PMSL. I just saw a pic.

Approve.

Oi! Share...

 

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Oi! Share...

Mike's response was 'bugger me, they look hard'.

That is all.

PS. You'll prob see them tomorrow, you can help fit my Sportlines/Camber bolts if you like?

 

[Fletcher]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Silver 2118s Dave?

 

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Silver 2118s Dave?

Nah, although their ET30 goodness might find themselves inside a set of R888's if i can find some cheap - just to try of course

 

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Thought i better update the project thread now the cars finished.

Havent driven in for 2 weeks as the tracking/camber is miles out, but the changes have made an awesome difference!! Roll on Donington on 13th March ...

Spec is as follows:

15" Pro Race 3's with T1R's, Brembo HC discs, Ferodo DS2500 pads, braided lines/Dot4, Eibach Sportlines, Whiteline rear ARB, Eibach camber bolts set to -1.75 degrees, BTB catback exhaust, Espace V6 airbox with ITG filter, Skoda wonky front splitter, RMD Dished steering wheel, 2 x Bimarco Futuras & OMP 3" 4 point harnesses. Rear seats are still in as i like to be able to use the boot.

Hope you like

 

[Gray]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

I think somebody has over tightened / incorrectly fitted their rear ARB

Where it attaches to the bottom of the shock absorber... looks twisted, compressed and the bush split?!

 

[Gally]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

I feel like i've already seen these pictures.

Looks great mate, detailers need not apply.

Ktnxbi.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

I think somebody has over tightened / incorrectly fitted their rear ARB

Where it attaches to the bottom of the shock absorber... looks twisted, compressed and the bush split?!

Yes to all of the above lol.

My bar seems to be one of the ones that was built incorrectly, so the droplinks fit to the inside of the bar, not the outside - like 99% of the other ones out there - hence its kinda 'bodged' on. And yes, i over tightened it, like nigh on every other nut/bolt i touch ...

There is 'finger tight', 'f*cking tight', then 'Dave tight' iirc

But lets be honest, thats the FailSport way.

Handles ok anyhow. As you lot say oop nurth 'be rite' ...

 

[Christopher]

Re: Project 172k Trophy, & its endless track abuse

Bureet.