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Old 12 June 2013, 08:14 PM
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Right!!!!ive just been in my loft as TT asked me a question about brakes and i was planing to start moving some more things up to Neil at Slowboys,so i got the most costly part of my project out from the loft which are these bad boys AP BRAKES,after long talks with Alyn of ASP about my plans and driving style he recommended me the AP set up,i also got Alyn to machine me a set of Performance Friction 08 pads to fit the AP calipers front and rear,i thought that i would get some more PF RH665 DOT 4 brake fluid as i made the transition about 2.5 years ago now and rate it highly,so the AP fluid will be going in my wifes car,my thinking has always been a pint glass for a pint of water if you get my drift,or in Laymens terms because my engine plans was serious power my brakes had to be serious and fit for purpose to control i.e stop the power as well,here are a few pics before i box them up again,next stop on my car.SJ.


AP BOX SET


6 POT FRONT CALIPER.


FRONT AP DISC.




4 POT REAR CALIPER.


REAR AP DISC.


FLUID LINES AND PADS.


PF RH665 DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID.
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Wow, that's a nice bit of kit...
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Very nice indeed,bet they set you back a pretty penny.
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Old 13 June 2013, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
Very nice indeed,bet they set you back a pretty penny.
You can say that again mate,but they were needed so it was a price i was prepared to swallowSJ.
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Old 13 June 2013, 01:17 PM
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Fully agree mate,no good having a bucket load of power if you can't stop!!
Looking forward to seeing the end result of all this
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
Fully agree mate,no good having a bucket load of power if you can't stop!!
Looking forward to seeing the end result of all this
I got some more updates coming soon as my heads should be back next week I will keep this thread updated with any new parts or ideas I come up with for my project.SJ.
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looking well Adrian.........
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Old 13 June 2013, 04:39 PM
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looking well Adrian.........
Thanks AlynSJ.
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Old 13 June 2013, 06:13 PM
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Been out the loop for a while mate and just had a good catch up of your thread. Looks like things are movingheavily forward Adrian. Do you have a completion date in mind? Can't wait to see the finished article, bearing in mind I know how great the car was already! Great stuff mate keep up dating us all, we're nearly as excited as you lol
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Old 13 June 2013, 06:38 PM
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Thanks Paul,no finish date at the mo just letting things run there course at the moment I'm not really worried as I know Neil will do a Stella job,he treats every persons cars with respect and is very meticulous when it comes to rebuilds so I'm in very safe hands.my wife is also running her own project thread with her classic as she will be getting a lot of my car put into hers it's funny but I'm more excited about her car then my own.her car needed more thought as nothing was plain sailing and required quite a lot of bespoke mods,I will keep both threads updated when there is something new to add,there will be quite a few things being sold off of my wife's car so keep your eyes and ears open you still have first dibs on the apexiSJ.
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Old 13 June 2013, 06:44 PM
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Yeah I had a peruse when you guys 1st put hers up. I'm very excited to see both cars finished tbh. I do love seeing a unique classic though as it gives me ideas lol. Top Man on the apexi thank you very much. I've been collecting some more parts as well lately so hopefully next time I see you we can swap war stories.
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No worries mateSJ.
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Old 13 June 2013, 08:00 PM
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wow those brakes look nice money well spent imo
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Old 13 June 2013, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by craigybaby
wow those brakes look nice money well spent imo
Thanks Craig,when I first was going to upgrade I took a good look at my options originally I was going to go with the KSport or D2 but my wife asked me what I really wanted deep down and AP was always at the front of my mind because of there track record for build quality and there race heritage,with only the cost swaying me i decided to put the brakes on a back burner untill i had enough money to purchase them,and im so glad i did.SJ.
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Now that is a set of brakes... Stunning indeed, cost aside what an investment in stopping power 2.5 years in the attic ? You have some patience
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Old 13 June 2013, 08:37 PM
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Thanks Si,the 2.5 years was when I moved to RH665 dot 4 fluid from dot 5.1 not the AP brakes mate,but I have had the AP's in my loft for 5 months now which is still quite along time.2.5 years I'm patient Si but not that patientSJ.
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And there was me thinking I was being patient
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Old 13 June 2013, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
And there was me thinking I was being patient
Patients is a virtue my good manSJ.
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Old 17 June 2013, 09:45 PM
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As I mentioned before my car will be turning into a two seater as the plan is that when it is built and set up it will be more a track based toyAfter talking to Neil about my plans of bucket seats I was trying to find some that could accommodate my physic I'm not a fat boy but i am naturally broad and tonk,Neil took out one of his sparco seats out of his track car for me to try out which are the sparco evo 1,I was surprised along with Neil that I could fit in it it was a little bit snug but not uncomfortable,Neil gave me one of his contacts that he deals with personally,Mark@ Silverstone Autosport,who gave me a very good price for two sparco evo2,he ordered me a set from Italy so the dates on the seats where fresh as can be.I also got a pair of buddy club seat frames from Alyn of AS PERFORMANCE.I also have been eyeing up a new steering wheel as i have always used momo wheels for as long as i have been into modifying cars,so my order was placed and wheel and boss should be arriving soon,i also went for the quick release boss like my wife on her project build but a different name brand as i cant have my wife upstaging me,Heres a few pics of seat,rails and my new Schroth harnesses that I have always highly rated.more to comeSJ.

SPARCO EVO 2 2013 DESIGN.




BUDDY CLUB SEAT RAILS.


SCHROTH HARNESSES.
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Old 18 June 2013, 10:18 AM
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Very nice mate. You can't be beat a snug fit. After going in Frayz's car I can see the difference they make.
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Old 18 June 2013, 03:50 PM
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You should see your engine Adrian I get very moist every time I see it. I might have to borrow it once Neil has it all together Will run it in for you
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Old 18 June 2013, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby Hoo?
You should see your engine Adrian I get very moist every time I see it. I might have to borrow it once Neil has it all together Will run it in for you
No worrys mate I'll only charge you £100 per mile to run it in for me,you know for all the enjoyment you will be getting,get your wallet outSJ.
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Old 18 June 2013, 04:21 PM
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Beautiful choice of components Adrian.
Having worked on this car myself I can say hand on heart it's a beautifully kept and prepared machine. Looking forward to seeing your progress mate.

All the best
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Old 18 June 2013, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
Beautiful choice of components Adrian.
Having worked on this car myself I can say hand on heart it's a beautifully kept and prepared machine. Looking forward to seeing your progress mate.

All the best
Thanks frayz SJ.
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Damn this is fricking awesome project.
Keep it up and i hope all goes like you imagined it
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Originally Posted by beliblisk
Damn this is fricking awesome project.
Keep it up and i hope all goes like you imagined it
Thanks mate,it should do this project build is 3 years in the making.SJ.
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I have to say I really hate threads like this - they really don't help me as I try and resist going mad on an engine and gearbox build for my car

Some choice parts there that'll turn it into a beauty of a motor
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Originally Posted by JonMc
I have to say I really hate threads like this - they really don't help me as I try and resist going mad on an engine and gearbox build for my car

Some choice parts there that'll turn it into a beauty of a motor
Thanks mate and I'm sorry for putting ideas in your head,you know you want to thoughSJ.
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That's it though, I don't - I want to start enjoying and driving this car and build a kit car
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Whatever floats your boat mate,but trust me you will still be spending money thoughSJ.
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