1994 Version Sti RA.... Restoration Project.
06 January 2015, 10:20 PM
#1291
I'm hunter gathering once more getting ready for the next phase of work.
These will also be running Group N top mounts, after a year of just making do with my suspension I'm looking forward to getting the handling and the ride height to where it should be. These are virtually new and low mileage, exhactly what I was planning to fit.
Great to meet you Joe and many thanks there I'm very pleased indeed
These will also be running Group N top mounts, after a year of just making do with my suspension I'm looking forward to getting the handling and the ride height to where it should be. These are virtually new and low mileage, exhactly what I was planning to fit.
Great to meet you Joe and many thanks there I'm very pleased indeed
Last edited by Silver Scooby Sport; 06 January 2015 at 10:21 PM.
07 January 2015, 01:42 PM
#1293
Very happy here Joe they are spot on just what I was planning it's worked out perfectly. Yes great to meet you as well, it's really good to put a face behind the people we talk to on here. All being well let me know when your at Combe and I'll bring the car accross.
07 January 2015, 10:20 PM
#1295
Thanks Frayz and yes they are perfect for my set up, all I need now is a pair of rear top mounts which I'll get through Alyn.
Here's Joe's car with them on, great looking set up height and handling.
I'll have to do some research later as to what to do and the value of what I'm removing, I've read that struts are serviceable so maybe that's an option for someone as not to waste them after all they are types r struts even if they are faulty at present. Either that or I'll be after a refund since they have not been right since day one
Here's Joe's car with them on, great looking set up height and handling.
I'll have to do some research later as to what to do and the value of what I'm removing, I've read that struts are serviceable so maybe that's an option for someone as not to waste them after all they are types r struts even if they are faulty at present. Either that or I'll be after a refund since they have not been right since day one
12 January 2015, 07:26 PM
#1297
Cheers Stu 
A couple more parts today firstly a period boot decal, one thing to note is the "Sti" is in white.. There's nothing left in stock in Cerise, certain parts from these early cars are getting rare as they are no longer in production. I'll have to source a replica Sti in the correct colour.
Also the nuts and bolts you sharp eyes characters have spotted going rusty I now have replacements for, these must have been missed from coating with the rest... I think I'll get these yellow passive coated now to match the rest of the car.
A couple more parts today firstly a period boot decal, one thing to note is the "Sti" is in white.. There's nothing left in stock in Cerise, certain parts from these early cars are getting rare as they are no longer in production. I'll have to source a replica Sti in the correct colour.
Also the nuts and bolts you sharp eyes characters have spotted going rusty I now have replacements for, these must have been missed from coating with the rest... I think I'll get these yellow passive coated now to match the rest of the car.
26 January 2015, 09:56 PM
#1304
I've got everything in place now Joe, the rear top mounts came today so I have all the parts now. Just need it to warm up a little now and I can freshen up the struts, I think I'll rub them down where needed and rust treat them get a coat of black on from the base of the springs down... They are off the car so just as well make the most of it, it's going to be March before the car goes up and I get it all changed over.
28 March 2015, 08:55 PM
#1315
Just a little update getting a few small jobs complete before the car goes up for these latest jobs to be done.
I picked up a new for my car air con rad and had to freshen it up and initially painted the whole thing silver but it just did not work as the mishaped fins were really exaggerated and it made it look really rough from the front, I did not want to paint the whole thing black it's to much so decided to do something a little different and flashed Matt Black over outer fins over only. I think fitted this will look great.
I picked up a new for my car air con rad and had to freshen it up and initially painted the whole thing silver but it just did not work as the mishaped fins were really exaggerated and it made it look really rough from the front, I did not want to paint the whole thing black it's to much so decided to do something a little different and flashed Matt Black over outer fins over only. I think fitted this will look great.
23 April 2015, 10:14 PM
#1320
I'm due to collect the car tomorrow so it's going to be very interesting to see how it handles and sits on Joe's suspension
PCAD at Castle Combe on Saturday so I'll get a good idea and a few good pictures of how the car sits, next job then will be putting the Revs back on and that will give me a true picture of the new ride height.
PCAD at Castle Combe on Saturday so I'll get a good idea and a few good pictures of how the car sits, next job then will be putting the Revs back on and that will give me a true picture of the new ride height.
Last edited by Silver Scooby Sport; 23 April 2015 at 10:15 PM.