The cup

[Ex-User (99307)]

Things happened.

 

[Ex-User (99307)]

More things happened

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

She’ll sing noo👌🏽

 

[Ex-User (99307)]

Merry Xmas from the cup.

Chucked it back on stock inlets because nothing arrived on time, thought at least it'll be nice and reliable for the Xmas journey to the Midlands.

Jokes on me.

 

[cp1991]

I've seen a couple of posts of this in happening recently. I wonder if it's due to the solid engine mount. I run one as well so thinking of changing to the pure Motorsport upper engine mount as it replaces that casting as well.

Where abouts in the Midlands? I think I have a spare here if you're stranded.

 

[Daniel]

I've seen a couple of posts of this in happening recently. I wonder if it's due to the solid engine mount. I run one as well so thinking of changing to the pure Motorsport upper engine mount as it replaces that casting as well.

Where abouts in the Midlands? I think I have a spare here if you're stranded.

Many years ago, on my original Ph1, I had a crack in my mount. I thought it was normal. 😂

@Christopher duly educated me however.

 

[Daniel]

@Luke_Exc - see if any 24h petrol stations (or similar) have those little ratchet straps for suitcases. I have been known to use one of those on a gearbox mount before. We only moved it around the yard but if you’re gentle it may do the trick to get you home.

 

[Ex-User (99307)]

Piece of box section from the strut brace to the back of the broken mount seems to have it held fairly steady. Not looking forward to the drive home later

 

[Ex-User (99307)]

I've seen a couple of posts of this in happening recently. I wonder if it's due to the solid engine mount. I run one as well so thinking of changing to the pure Motorsport upper engine mount as it replaces that casting as well.

Where abouts in the Midlands? I think I have a spare here if you're stranded.

Just outside Stafford.

The evol comes with an insert that spreads the load, tbh the quality of PMS stuff lately has been shite.

 

[cp1991]

Just outside Stafford.

The evol comes with an insert that spreads the load, tbh the quality of PMS stuff lately has been shite.

I'm only about 45 mins away in Stourbridge, if need a hand drop me a pm

 

[Ex-User (99307)]

I'm only about 45 mins away in Stourbridge, if need a hand drop me a pm

Thanks bud, appreciate the offer, I reckon this will get me limped home and I reckon there's one at home.

 

[cp1991]

yeah that should do the job if you just take it easy.

 

[Brigsy]

I reckon thats failed due to the wrong nut fitted which has crushed into the mount when tightnened up. Oem usually have a massive washer under the nut to spread the load when torqued, but the problem is im sure its a different thread to the vibratechnics mount. I fitted a large heavy duty washer under the nut when fitting mine and had no issues.

 

[Louis]

I also did the above. Evol engineering provide square thick washers with their engine mounts now after I recommended it being an issue with the vibra/ktec ones.

 

[Ex-User (99307)]

I reckon thats failed due to the wrong nut fitted which has crushed into the mount when tightnened up. Oem usually have a massive washer under the nut to spread the load when torqued, but the problem is im sure its a different thread to the vibratechnics mount. I fitted a large heavy duty washer under the nut when fitting mine and had no issues.

Totally agree with that. Going to make a washer when I fit a new piece.

As said above, the Evol is a better design.

 

[Ex-User (99307)]

2/3 way there. f**k me Michaelwood services is grim on Xmas day.

 

[Daniel]

Michealwood Services is grim for the other 364 days a year mate I promise you.

 

[Ex-User (99307)]

Michealwood Services is grim for the other 364 days a year mate I promise you.

Everything was closed but the bogs and WHSmith. There were actual zombies.

 

[Ex-User (99307)]

Realised I hadn't documented one of my favourite touches.

Badge was removed front the backing piece backing sanded right down on the belt sander cleaned up and refitted.

Gotta do what you gotta do for airflow!

(Yes that's my key, was waiting for autoglass)

 

[Ex-User (99307)]

Yes it's filthy.

No I don't like Turinis.

1.2s and NS2Rs are on.

 

[yeecup]

how are you finding the tyres? im thinking of getting a set to replace my rainsports as i only use the car when its dry anyway.

 

[Ex-User (99307)]

I really like them.

They're a bit scrubby at times because they're very square in profile.

Seem to get more road surface feedback though the steering wheel and the car feels more stable.

Very grippy indeed, much better in the wet than the internet would have you believe too of you do get caught in the rain.

 

[Ex-User (99307)]

Oh, and this rattly thing is in.

Working on a better solution to that than some sand/shot.