1994 Version Sti RA.... Restoration Project.
25 April 2013, 10:16 PM
#271
Same here Stu... As I may have told you this is a long term car for me now when this is all done. I'm pleased with where I am at the moment, ok I would have liked to have been at this point a couple of months ago but it was not possible but at least it's good weather to work on it now. I've only done a few miles in the car so I am looking forward to the day when it's back on the road and I can get to enjoy it 
25 April 2013, 10:26 PM
#275
you may not believe me now but I am not a mechanic and really have little knowledge in the area, but I will by the time I have finished I think it's safe to say 
26 April 2013, 06:47 PM
#276
Right guys need some guidance here, after having a talk with the one mechanic Rhys today he informed me that one of my struts is shot, I thought when I lifted them up yesterday something was not right so it looks like I may have to source replacements, so either I try and find second hand or I just buy some new KYB and drop them on.
Firstly lets look at the new option..... Are these correct for the model year ?
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m10b0s2611...TO_2000_Import
Good grief look how much Eibachs have gone up !
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m10b0s2612...eza_incl_wagon
I'm aware of buying second hand and then fitting and having wheel alignment done and then hoping they are not tired out as the last thing I want to do is pay for fitting and setting up twice.
Open to opinions and options
Firstly lets look at the new option..... Are these correct for the model year ?
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m10b0s2611...TO_2000_Import
Good grief look how much Eibachs have gone up !
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m10b0s2612...eza_incl_wagon
I'm aware of buying second hand and then fitting and having wheel alignment done and then hoping they are not tired out as the last thing I want to do is pay for fitting and setting up twice.
Open to opinions and options
26 April 2013, 07:10 PM
#280
I've got plenty of time anyway Frayz so I can have a look around and see who sells them altogether... I do think KYB are the best option on a standard strut route. I'm amazed how much the springs have gone up in price but I am going back a few years.
26 April 2013, 07:28 PM
#283
Nope, Alyn is my one stop shop for everything car related.
Best bloke, best service, best price and I get it next day.
Spent 8 years in this Subaru game Si and I've used almost everyone at some point. Alyn has always come up trumps. You never know, he may very well recommend you something else that's better that you haven't yet found.
Best bloke, best service, best price and I get it next day.
Spent 8 years in this Subaru game Si and I've used almost everyone at some point. Alyn has always come up trumps. You never know, he may very well recommend you something else that's better that you haven't yet found.
26 April 2013, 08:14 PM
#286
Right guys need some guidance here, after having a talk with the one mechanic Rhys today he informed me that one of my struts is shot, I thought when I lifted them up yesterday something was not right so it looks like I may have to source replacements, so either I try and find second hand or I just buy some new KYB and drop them on.
Firstly lets look at the new option..... Are these correct for the model year ?
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m10b0s2611...TO_2000_Import
Good grief look how much Eibachs have gone up !
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m10b0s2612...eza_incl_wagon
I'm aware of buying second hand and then fitting and having wheel alignment done and then hoping they are not tired out as the last thing I want to do is pay for fitting and setting up twice.
Open to opinions and options
Firstly lets look at the new option..... Are these correct for the model year ?
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m10b0s2611...TO_2000_Import
Good grief look how much Eibachs have gone up !
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m10b0s2612...eza_incl_wagon
I'm aware of buying second hand and then fitting and having wheel alignment done and then hoping they are not tired out as the last thing I want to do is pay for fitting and setting up twice.
Open to opinions and options
Hey up mate. Funny you should choose this set up, this is what my friends RA has on it ( the one with my car in the gallery) Madison's old RA
My standard struts are pants and I've drivin my friend Graham's car a few times and I think it's a really good cost effective option. Way cheaper than the likes of bilstien. The car sits great. I will say it's ever so slightly more crashy than the standard stuff. This could be due to the re070 tyres tho as these have a very hard wall.
Here's a question for you and one I am also interested in. Cam skill do the replacement KYB's for classics . Do the sell an inverted option as per the ver5/6 standard stuff? Basically a replacement inverted damper? As this would fit your car also?
Joe
26 April 2013, 08:41 PM
#288
How did you set the adjustable up then Ian is it a plus and minus set up ? Did you play with them until you got a comfort level.
Joe they are adjustable opposed to the fixed unit set up as we all have as OEM
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m10b0s2628...O_2000_UK_SPEC
26 April 2013, 08:47 PM
#289
Hey up mate. Funny you should choose this set up, this is what my friends RA has on it ( the one with my car in the gallery) Madison's old RA
My standard struts are pants and I've drivin my friend Graham's car a few times and I think it's a really good cost effective option. Way cheaper than the likes of bilstien. The car sits great. I will say it's ever so slightly more crashy than the standard stuff. This could be due to the re070 tyres tho as these have a very hard wall.
Here's a question for you and one I am also interested in. Cam skill do the replacement KYB's for classics . Do the sell an inverted option as per the ver5/6 standard stuff? Basically a replacement inverted damper? As this would fit your car also?
Joe
My standard struts are pants and I've drivin my friend Graham's car a few times and I think it's a really good cost effective option. Way cheaper than the likes of bilstien. The car sits great. I will say it's ever so slightly more crashy than the standard stuff. This could be due to the re070 tyres tho as these have a very hard wall.
Here's a question for you and one I am also interested in. Cam skill do the replacement KYB's for classics . Do the sell an inverted option as per the ver5/6 standard stuff? Basically a replacement inverted damper? As this would fit your car also?
Joe
As for inverted I have no idea at all as I'm not familiar with that, no doubt someone will
26 April 2013, 08:48 PM
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I have the original shocks and springs from my old RA Si. From memory three are good so depending on which of yours is shot you could make a full set. Yours if you want them
You're right Joe, the RE070's don't help and nor does being on 17's rather than 16's.
I think camskill have standard, inverted and adjustable KYB shocks.
Hey up mate. Funny you should choose this set up, this is what my friends RA has on it ( the one with my car in the gallery) Madison's old RA
My standard struts are pants and I've drivin my friend Graham's car a few times and I think it's a really good cost effective option. Way cheaper than the likes of bilstien. The car sits great. I will say it's ever so slightly more crashy than the standard stuff. This could be due to the re070 tyres tho as these have a very hard wall.
Here's a question for you and one I am also interested in. Cam skill do the replacement KYB's for classics . Do the sell an inverted option as per the ver5/6 standard stuff? Basically a replacement inverted damper? As this would fit your car also?
Joe
My standard struts are pants and I've drivin my friend Graham's car a few times and I think it's a really good cost effective option. Way cheaper than the likes of bilstien. The car sits great. I will say it's ever so slightly more crashy than the standard stuff. This could be due to the re070 tyres tho as these have a very hard wall.
Here's a question for you and one I am also interested in. Cam skill do the replacement KYB's for classics . Do the sell an inverted option as per the ver5/6 standard stuff? Basically a replacement inverted damper? As this would fit your car also?
Joe
I think camskill have standard, inverted and adjustable KYB shocks.
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26 April 2013, 08:59 PM
#291
I've got no idea which one is shot here but I will go through them and have a look, at this stage now the cars in bits new may be a good option as I have to pay labour for fitting plus the set up afterwards so the new outlay could be the way forward. The guy that owned this car before came from the Bournemouth area and I've found a lot of sandy like grit material throughout the body which is quite well draining so I think this may have helped the body shell instead of wet mud caked on but I think this may have worn the shocks as looking at them there's a lot of gritty material under the rubber covers.
26 April 2013, 09:34 PM
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.... I did have the disc pictures up but deleted for now as I need to rework them as the VHT paint has refused to dry 
the instructions are quite ambiguous in respect "curing" the paint, it says the paint "can" be cured at running temps but after looking and reading it again I think it should read "must" be cured, still no damage done as I wire brushed some off earlier easy enough so I'll take them back and Hammerite them next...
the instructions are quite ambiguous in respect "curing" the paint, it says the paint "can" be cured at running temps but after looking and reading it again I think it should read "must" be cured, still no damage done as I wire brushed some off earlier easy enough so I'll take them back and Hammerite them next...
27 April 2013, 06:27 PM
#296
Thanks for the support Rob... It may seem odd but having you guys show such enthusiasm is a big motivational help here as it makes the work I need to do seem easier if that's the word to use plus it show's me I'm going in the right direction.
Cool thanks Alyn I've also been offered a set of low mileage red KYB Sti struts and springs today at a very reasonable price that are in a good working order only removed because of a big build upgrade... I think this also may be a sensible route to take at this moment in time for both cost and my usage, if I wish to then I can always upgrade in the future when the cars up and running.
There's always options available
I've also been offered a set of low mileage red KYB Sti struts and springs today at a very reasonable price that are in a good working order only removed because of a big build upgrade... I think this also may be a sensible route to take at this moment in time for both cost and my usage, if I wish to then I can always upgrade in the future when the cars up and running.There's always options available
28 April 2013, 02:36 PM
#297
Back to talk about rust
Had a sort through this morning putting everything for blasting to one side in preparation.... Takes a fair lump out of the list really
I'm taking a couple of bits to work tomorrow as I've not been able to loosen the bolts at home.
Bushes are showing their age I'm afraid.
Removed the fans as well.
I think I'm about there for this part.
Had a sort through this morning putting everything for blasting to one side in preparation.... Takes a fair lump out of the list really
I'm taking a couple of bits to work tomorrow as I've not been able to loosen the bolts at home.
Bushes are showing their age I'm afraid.
Removed the fans as well.
I think I'm about there for this part.
28 April 2013, 02:54 PM
#298
Definitely seen better days...
These still look good considering...
One job I'm not forgetting to do is both bumper bars, these are in fantastic condition really and the front one looks great, I'll have them blasted then drop them with the painter for a coat of white to be applied.
Ok a little surface but far from into the construction..
I'll be looking at the hubs myself, I've removed the dust cover from the one ok but I have a seized bolt on the other so that will go to work with me tomorrow as well.
Since taking these pics I have put the wheel nuts on to keep the threads safe.
Simon
28 April 2013, 03:08 PM
#300
Don't go taking yours apart just to paint the front sub frame I don't want to be held responsible for any delays
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