1994 Version Sti RA.... Restoration Project.
04 August 2013, 03:27 PM
#543
I'm just going on the basis everything is 18 years old now Joe so I wanted to firm it all up and make the handling as good as I can... the mounts came up for sale second hand and hardly used at all so it just fell into place at a cost effective price. I have also picked up an anti lift kit at a very good price as well so even though that was not in plan that will also go on when I get it and refresh it.
04 August 2013, 03:40 PM
#544
Mounts make a huge difference. The more the chassis moves as one and less as competing forces the more stable and predictable the car becomes to drive 
With the gearbox mount and solid pitch stop the smoothness of on/off acceleration is most noticeable for most people. You get no jolt on and off just smoothness 
With the gearbox mount and solid pitch stop the smoothness of on/off acceleration is most noticeable for most people. You get no jolt on and off just smoothness
05 August 2013, 01:09 PM
#545
Mounts make a huge difference. The more the chassis moves as one and less as competing forces the more stable and predictable the car becomes to drive With the gearbox mount and solid pitch stop the smoothness of on/off acceleration is most noticeable for most people. You get no jolt on and off just smoothness
With the gearbox mount and solid pitch stop the smoothness of on/off acceleration is most noticeable for most people. You get no jolt on and off just smoothness 
tidy
05 August 2013, 01:22 PM
#546
Great day today here collected the nuts and had a good look at the body earlier, all set for paint this week and it should be ready to collect the end of the week.
I'm very happy indeed with my box of bolts
Before....
After....
Also I have had the bonnet catch coated....
The grey coating is the stone chip, we decided not to do the tunnel or section where the fuel tank goes. By the time this has paint applied to it it's going to be quite smooth in comparison to it in the pictures.
Going to look fantastic with a top coat even if I do say so myself
The seams are also sealed so to prevent any water ingress.
Getting closer now
I'm very happy indeed with my box of bolts
Before....
After....
Also I have had the bonnet catch coated....
The grey coating is the stone chip, we decided not to do the tunnel or section where the fuel tank goes. By the time this has paint applied to it it's going to be quite smooth in comparison to it in the pictures.
Going to look fantastic with a top coat even if I do say so myself
The seams are also sealed so to prevent any water ingress.
Getting closer now
05 August 2013, 01:47 PM
#548
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Amazing rebuild, but how the hell will you know which bolt go where?!!!
that was the only thing I that put me off from doing this!
Looking forward to the rebuild pictures.
that was the only thing I that put me off from doing this!
Looking forward to the rebuild pictures.
05 August 2013, 02:37 PM
#551
You will be suggesting a couple of light green stripes next Stu 
I would have to go a long way to beat your suspension knowledge and tweaks there
Cheers bud now I don't have the tech knowledge to rebuild the car but I have to be honest now and I may be talking junk but.... Wait for it 
there is a pattern to it all.... That may be a box of mixed bolts but I do see a pattern to the bolts, if I had an hour I could build defined packs the same size and length, body fixings, part fixings, engine bay fixings, there is a structure
don't be so soft The Bomber is in a league apart as the interior the engine and build design is far from mine, ok I'll have the fresh paint underneath I'll grant you but could you imagine your engine in this.... Frightening 
Just around the corner from you
I would have to go a long way to beat your suspension knowledge and tweaks there
now I don't have the tech knowledge to rebuild the car but I have to be honest now and I may be talking junk but.... Wait for it there is a pattern to it all.... That may be a box of mixed bolts but I do see a pattern to the bolts, if I had an hour I could build defined packs the same size and length, body fixings, part fixings, engine bay fixings, there is a structure don't be so soft The Bomber is in a league apart as the interior the engine and build design is far from mine, ok I'll have the fresh paint underneath I'll grant you but could you imagine your engine in this.... Frightening Just around the corner from you
06 August 2013, 06:40 AM
#563
No mirrors if you want a look you going to have to get on you knees.
Um I'll take that as a "yes" "yes" "yes" then lmao
08 August 2013, 09:00 PM
#570
The first part of tonight's update....
I was lucky enough even those this was not on plan to pick up a Whiteline Anti-Lift kit... And a fantastic condition gear **** to replace mine.
Firstly I needed to refresh the kit ready for the rebuild....
Then cleaned back and removed the rust off the washers ready for paint.
A few coats of Hammerite will do the job, I'll source a couple of stainless nuts in time or I'll touch them back up after fitting.
Here's the gear ****.
Mine is smooth so this will smarten the interior up well.
The second part of tonight's update is great news, the shell is finished and ready for collection.... I have not seen it yet but will on Saturday so there will be a very good update on Saturday showing some clean fresh white paint at long last. I'll also be unpacking sorting and organising all the parts ready to commence the rebuild next week.
Simon
I was lucky enough even those this was not on plan to pick up a Whiteline Anti-Lift kit... And a fantastic condition gear **** to replace mine.
Firstly I needed to refresh the kit ready for the rebuild....
Then cleaned back and removed the rust off the washers ready for paint.
A few coats of Hammerite will do the job, I'll source a couple of stainless nuts in time or I'll touch them back up after fitting.
Here's the gear ****.
Mine is smooth so this will smarten the interior up well.
The second part of tonight's update is great news, the shell is finished and ready for collection.... I have not seen it yet but will on Saturday so there will be a very good update on Saturday showing some clean fresh white paint at long last. I'll also be unpacking sorting and organising all the parts ready to commence the rebuild next week.
Simon