Life after Gizzmo
07 August 2012, 03:46 PM
#31
Yes, 2.5 built by Api. Only run it on V-power, and all the "Whiteline" bits were fitted at the same time. Ive fitted thier front and rear strut braces too (more for show than performance) since the pics. Ive got some PFF7`s and Ap 6pots to fit soon and then I will get the geometry re-done. I wasnt happy with who did it last time..
07 August 2012, 03:51 PM
#32
Exlnt my spec c with a 2 litre makes that trq on a sc42 I was hopping for around 480 ft on a 2.1.As you have a 2.5 thought it would have made more trq.What boost you running buddy?Also what heads ?
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07 August 2012, 04:06 PM
#33
Boost is 1.6 (I think). David at Api may know, or Bob who did the map on the Simtek. The headers, I think, are called the Spec II gen "tubular" type. Again, David could confirm this.
Dont my answers appear vague???
07 August 2012, 04:23 PM
#39
As Big Fud "resurrected" my thread, I may as well do a small update.
Front and rear Whiteline strut braces have been fitted, and I got a set of PFF7`s off Scott at Scoobyspares. Got them dipped and primed,
Then painted them.
Now for some "stupid" reason I left one of them on top of a machine at work. It rolled off and ruined the paint job, so I took them to Ryan at C&K, Leominster (Prodriverules) and he re painted them (much better than my attempt might I add)
Aim to get these on this week, and then Ive got a set of Ap 6 pots at Api ready to fit very soon.
I`m also near completion on the reverse scoop project. Ive got one fitted on my car,
There is one fitted on another car, so I can get some independant feedback regarding quality/looks/etc.
All I need do now is drive the car a bit more
Front and rear Whiteline strut braces have been fitted, and I got a set of PFF7`s off Scott at Scoobyspares. Got them dipped and primed,
Then painted them.
Now for some "stupid" reason I left one of them on top of a machine at work. It rolled off and ruined the paint job, so I took them to Ryan at C&K, Leominster (Prodriverules) and he re painted them (much better than my attempt might I add)
Aim to get these on this week, and then Ive got a set of Ap 6 pots at Api ready to fit very soon.
I`m also near completion on the reverse scoop project. Ive got one fitted on my car,
There is one fitted on another car, so I can get some independant feedback regarding quality/looks/etc.
All I need do now is drive the car a bit more
07 August 2012, 04:35 PM
#42
08 August 2012, 08:51 AM
#47
ecu.
Yes his scoop looking good want 1 now though and he said i got to wait
lol
29 January 2013, 07:25 PM
#48
Forgot about this thread, and just seen it again, so i thought I`d do a small update. PFF7`s fitted with Yokohama AD08`s and I got some AP`s supplied and fitted by David at Api.
Harnesses and the Prodrive Kevlar carbon seats were done some time ago, but I realised Ive never posted pics...
Would love some Tein coilovers sometime to finish it off, but its time to enjoy the car now. All Ive got to do is pluck up some courage to get it on a track
Harnesses and the Prodrive Kevlar carbon seats were done some time ago, but I realised Ive never posted pics...
Would love some Tein coilovers sometime to finish it off, but its time to enjoy the car now. All Ive got to do is pluck up some courage to get it on a track
30 January 2013, 09:16 AM
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You would hate Tein, Unless you have taken a liking to driving around with all your joints separating over every bump AND your eyes out of focus with all the jiggling.
BC coilovers every time and not quite 1/2 the price fitted.
David
BC coilovers every time and not quite 1/2 the price fitted.
David
01 February 2013, 01:48 PM
#50
Agree with David here.
Teins are very hard. Would only suggest for track!
However, your car seems to handle very well as it is Cliff. Seems to turn in very well and rotate nicely. BCs would definitely enhance that more though
Get it on track though
Teins are very hard. Would only suggest for track!
However, your car seems to handle very well as it is Cliff. Seems to turn in very well and rotate nicely. BCs would definitely enhance that more though
Get it on track though
bet they weren't cheap?!
01 February 2013, 08:06 PM
#52
. Im toying with selling them but I know I`d regret it so I keep putting it off..
01 February 2013, 08:14 PM
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Love the seats Cliff, they look great. I wonder if I would fit in them?
The car is looking good, have to agree on the coilovers I've got BC's with the softer spring rate and they're fantastic for the price and give a better than factory ride.
The car is looking good, have to agree on the coilovers I've got BC's with the softer spring rate and they're fantastic for the price and give a better than factory ride.
01 February 2013, 08:39 PM
#54
If BC`s did a "auto-adjust" kit from inside the car, then I`d be interested. The whiteline kit Ive got is great and Ive no complaints, but my younger 2 boys both moan about the ride. I may just have to buy a classic and leave it standard..
03 February 2013, 05:54 PM
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Cheers Ty. They fit me, 14+st, and my eldest 15+st, so unless your xl-large, you`d be fine.
If BC`s did a "auto-adjust" kit from inside the car, then I`d be interested. The whiteline kit Ive got is great and Ive no complaints, but my younger 2 boys both moan about the ride. I may just have to buy a classic and leave it standard..
If BC`s did a "auto-adjust" kit from inside the car, then I`d be interested. The whiteline kit Ive got is great and Ive no complaints, but my younger 2 boys both moan about the ride. I may just have to buy a classic and leave it standard..
I don't know anyone who adjusts their suspension settings once they are how they like it. So the ' option ' is a waste of money.
Unless I was doing something wrong [ probably ] The car l had with Tein fitted with the Auto-adjust, defaulted to a preset setting every time the ignition went off. A right PITA. So every time l set off l had to fiddle with the damn control box to get it back where it was tolerable. It was never 'right' it was only ever too hard.............
Most sitting room coffee tables have more compliance than Tein..............
IMO he adds quickly.
David
Saucy....
03 February 2013, 06:42 PM
#60
I don't know anyone who adjusts their suspension settings once they are how they like it. So the ' option ' is a waste of money.
Unless I was doing something wrong [ probably ] The car l had with Tein fitted with the Auto-adjust, defaulted to a preset setting every time the ignition went off. A right PITA. So every time l set off l had to fiddle with the damn control box to get it back where it was tolerable. It was never 'right' it was only ever too hard.............
Most sitting room coffee tables have more compliance than Tein..............
IMO he adds quickly.
David
Unless I was doing something wrong [ probably ] The car l had with Tein fitted with the Auto-adjust, defaulted to a preset setting every time the ignition went off. A right PITA. So every time l set off l had to fiddle with the damn control box to get it back where it was tolerable. It was never 'right' it was only ever too hard.............
Most sitting room coffee tables have more compliance than Tein..............
IMO he adds quickly.
David
Ive always fancied a classic,
and I`ve seen a type-r that I might get, leave standard and ferry the younger boys around in that then.Thanks again David