2009 Spec C
#241
Scooby Regular
I know what you mean mate. With damper controls you can change the feel quite a bit. You could also add an EDC too.
#243
Scooby Regular
The relationship we have with these cars is funny and frustrating in equal measure. I got fed up with being ripped off by so called ‘specialists’ which is why I do everything myself now. As you mentioned, the biggest challenge is finding the time to do it.
When I get fed up with mine, I stick it in the garage and forget about it for a couple of weeks, usually does the trick.
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#244
Looks great mate!
The relationship we have with these cars is funny and frustrating in equal measure. I got fed up with being ripped off by so called ‘specialists’ which is why I do everything myself now. As you mentioned, the biggest challenge is finding the time to do it.
When I get fed up with mine, I stick it in the garage and forget about it for a couple of weeks, usually does the trick.
The relationship we have with these cars is funny and frustrating in equal measure. I got fed up with being ripped off by so called ‘specialists’ which is why I do everything myself now. As you mentioned, the biggest challenge is finding the time to do it.
When I get fed up with mine, I stick it in the garage and forget about it for a couple of weeks, usually does the trick.
And down here we have some great roads, that have been packed with tourist hire cars and vans, cyclists and pedestrians since April, making it impossible to use the car as it should be. Whilst I enjoy working on it, my last two surfing accidents have made it increasingly difficult to lie under a car. And like you, I've been royally let down by well known specialists.
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#250
Time and disinterest are my main issues, but thanks for your kind comments.
Ohlins out of the box are criticised because of the front high spring rate compared with the rear, for the GR hatch, so we shall see.......one day! I've got my eye on a brand new set of R205 struts and springs, to add to my collection of never fitted parts!!!
Ohlins out of the box are criticised because of the front high spring rate compared with the rear, for the GR hatch, so we shall see.......one day! I've got my eye on a brand new set of R205 struts and springs, to add to my collection of never fitted parts!!!
#251
Here's a few pics of another Lands End to Edinburgh and back again road trip.
We were forced to take the dirty, unprepared Impreza after initially setting off in a fully loaded Skoda superb, carrying the Lad's belongings up to him. Problem was that the car had no MOT.
We're about 800 miles into it, on the way back.......60mph to save on the fuel that I wasn't expecting to use.
It's given me the enthusiasm to crack on with the car and get all the jobs done. The Fuji racing pitch stop has to go.
Holme Moss pass Yorkshire
Edinburgh
Borders
Into Galloway
Went through the Lake District but it was too beautiful to photograph and we had v power panic when the Kirkstone pass was shut!
We were forced to take the dirty, unprepared Impreza after initially setting off in a fully loaded Skoda superb, carrying the Lad's belongings up to him. Problem was that the car had no MOT.
We're about 800 miles into it, on the way back.......60mph to save on the fuel that I wasn't expecting to use.
It's given me the enthusiasm to crack on with the car and get all the jobs done. The Fuji racing pitch stop has to go.
Holme Moss pass Yorkshire
Edinburgh
Borders
Into Galloway
Went through the Lake District but it was too beautiful to photograph and we had v power panic when the Kirkstone pass was shut!
Last edited by hedgecutter; 10 October 2022 at 10:54 PM.
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#254
Scooby Regular
once a year or so 800 mile trip and save on fuel
torque solution pitch mount is very good, they are first who made billet aftermarket one
torque solution pitch mount is very good, they are first who made billet aftermarket one
#255
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those You tried are in bc racing BR league, meisterR gt1 or kw v3 are closer ohlins rivals
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#260
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Looking good Hedge. I wasn’t impressed with the Bilt Hamber UC but I don’t think they put it on thick enough. I had mine redone and they used the Dinitrol variant instead. It goes on a bit thicker than the BH but it does leave you with a kind of tobacco like waxy film which isn’t very attractive in areas where it’s visible. It’s held up well though although my usage isn’t as much as yours and it doesn’t see the coastal weather either.
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#265
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one of big issues i had with the cosworth coilovers, you can see on the pic the rears had no dustcovers and eventually dirt caused the seal to go, luckily bilstein rebuilt them but i then needed to prevent it reoccuring so i had looked at those sleeves but wasn't convinced that it would stop dirt/damp entering from the top so i made a set of ones similar to the fronts using mk2 escort bilstein dust covers and just cut down to size which went right up inside the top mount basically.
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#270
I'm still stuck on the driveway whilst my nieghbour ( electric/mechanical engineer) tests fan relays after work. Took the under tray off to facilitate access to fan wiring, only to find front drop link ripped, and leaking avvcs unit.
I may have posted this before, but if you have a spec C and you upgrade your bars, the listed Superpro trc1025 droplinks will not adjust small enough to be neutral. The Whiteline version is only just small enough. Superpro suggested trc1035, and the situation is probably also corrected by using extended roll centre ball joints, which improve most hatches anyway
I may have posted this before, but if you have a spec C and you upgrade your bars, the listed Superpro trc1025 droplinks will not adjust small enough to be neutral. The Whiteline version is only just small enough. Superpro suggested trc1035, and the situation is probably also corrected by using extended roll centre ball joints, which improve most hatches anyway