Project Monkeyballer.
25 March 2012, 05:55 PM
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Project Monkeyballer.
As the monkeyball season is upon us I have decided to (finally 
) carry out a few, much needed, mods on the RA.
1. Brakes: Fitting these
Not as easy as it sounds as I'm having to change the rear hubs to get it to work and I've had to sell the Advans as they won't fit anymore
Braided lines and fresh fluid whilst I'm at it.
2. Suspension: Not 100% which way I'm going at the moment but shocks and springs will be changed for something new.
3. Fuelling: Need to stop the dreaded mid-corner fuel cut.
I'm going to start with my own take on the Spec C fuel pickup and if that doesn't sort it then I have a swirl pot that will be going in.
4. Intercooler spray: Which currently empties itself after about 15 mins of enthusiastic driving. I have a little something that will sort this
Updates will follow when I have something interesting for you to look at
) carry out a few, much needed, mods on the RA.1. Brakes: Fitting these
Not as easy as it sounds as I'm having to change the rear hubs to get it to work and I've had to sell the Advans as they won't fit anymore
Braided lines and fresh fluid whilst I'm at it.2. Suspension: Not 100% which way I'm going at the moment but shocks and springs will be changed for something new.
3. Fuelling: Need to stop the dreaded mid-corner fuel cut.
I'm going to start with my own take on the Spec C fuel pickup and if that doesn't sort it then I have a swirl pot that will be going in.
4. Intercooler spray: Which currently empties itself after about 15 mins of enthusiastic driving. I have a little something that will sort this
Updates will follow when I have something interesting for you to look at
25 March 2012, 06:21 PM
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Twas a good day for one today Jim
Nice new mods going on the RA, I will keep an eye on the fuel fix as I need to sort mine also
Nice new mods going on the RA, I will keep an eye on the fuel fix as I need to sort mine also
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Looking good Jim, but those Brembos are quite heavy
I've found that Scoobywork do the thicker handbrake shoes the cheapest, about £85...
http://www.scoobyworx.com/wrx-brembo...hoes-662-p.asp
Just need the Godspeed brackets for the calipers then
I've found that Scoobywork do the thicker handbrake shoes the cheapest, about £85...
http://www.scoobyworx.com/wrx-brembo...hoes-662-p.asp
Just need the Godspeed brackets for the calipers then
25 March 2012, 09:08 PM
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Looking good Jim, but those Brembos are quite heavy
I've found that Scoobywork do the thicker handbrake shoes the cheapest, about £85...
http://www.scoobyworx.com/wrx-brembo...hoes-662-p.asp
Just need the Godspeed brackets for the calipers then
I've found that Scoobywork do the thicker handbrake shoes the cheapest, about £85...
http://www.scoobyworx.com/wrx-brembo...hoes-662-p.asp
Just need the Godspeed brackets for the calipers then
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Progress report:
Nearside rear hub and driveshaft now separated. Thanks to 10 tonnes of press pressure courtesy of Rich at FB tuning
Suspension chosen after a quick spin in chaos's car
KYB shocks and Eibach springs winging their way to me as I write.
Braided brake lines and fluid ordered.
Motul 15-50 and OE filter ordered.
Piece one of project anti-surge purchased
Nearside rear hub and driveshaft now separated. Thanks to 10 tonnes of press pressure courtesy of Rich at FB tuning
Suspension chosen after a quick spin in chaos's car
KYB shocks and Eibach springs winging their way to me as I write.
Braided brake lines and fluid ordered.
Motul 15-50 and OE filter ordered.
Piece one of project anti-surge purchased
27 March 2012, 04:31 PM
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Looking good Jim! I'm going to miss the Monkeyballs this season 
Although I'm always up for weighing the passenger side down a bit before you have it corner-weighted
Although I'm always up for weighing the passenger side down a bit before you have it corner-weighted
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Progress report:
Nearside rear hub and driveshaft now separated. Thanks to 10 tonnes of press pressure courtesy of Rich at FB tuning
Suspension chosen after a quick spin in chaos's car
KYB shocks and Eibach springs winging their way to me as I write.
Braided brake lines and fluid ordered.
Motul 15-50 and OE filter ordered.
Piece one of project anti-surge purchased
Nearside rear hub and driveshaft now separated. Thanks to 10 tonnes of press pressure courtesy of Rich at FB tuning
Suspension chosen after a quick spin in chaos's car
KYB shocks and Eibach springs winging their way to me as I write.
Braided brake lines and fluid ordered.
Motul 15-50 and OE filter ordered.
Piece one of project anti-surge purchased
27 March 2012, 05:35 PM
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Just couldn't live with another short travel setup. Hopefully it will all come together to give me what I'm looking for.
27 March 2012, 08:46 PM
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After initial setup how many people actually adjust their dampers
Not too worried about more than 300BHP in mine with the short gearing. Might look at a bit more torque though
Reducing your damping rate won't do much to soften the ride...
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28 March 2012, 10:48 AM
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http://www.rexnet.com.au/forum/index...Cbr%3Egenius!!
http://www.clubsub.org.nz/forum/inde...ic,6267.0.html
Im running a Walbro 255 and really all I want is that plastic box at the end connected to mine.
ps It looks just like the little plastic box my daughters hamster sleeps in.....hmm, might have to evict that hampster soon!! lol
http://www.clubsub.org.nz/forum/inde...ic,6267.0.html
Im running a Walbro 255 and really all I want is that plastic box at the end connected to mine.
ps It looks just like the little plastic box my daughters hamster sleeps in.....hmm, might have to evict that hampster soon!! lol
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Got a bit more done.
Both rear hubs changed, discs and calipers fitted and new hoses fitted at rigid end. Gave the arches a thorough clean whilst I was at it.
From this
to this
Front brake setups stripped, arches cleaned
Brembos, discs and new struts/springs fitted
Small under bonnet I/C spray reservoir removed (took a little longer than expected as the bracket bolts through from behind the wheel arch liner and snorkel)
Wiring and piping re-routed and airbox refitted
Cable and pipe runs laid through the cable duct on the drivers side to the boot, where after a little mounting bracket fabrication they connect to this
Spec C 12 litre intercooler spray reservoir. Should give me a little more range between refills
Also changed the alternator belt leaving rear struts and springs to assemble/fit, braided lines to connect, fill system with 5.1 fluid, fuel pickup mod, get new wheels refurbed and shod with fresh rubber. Oh and an oil change
Both rear hubs changed, discs and calipers fitted and new hoses fitted at rigid end. Gave the arches a thorough clean whilst I was at it.
From this
to this
Front brake setups stripped, arches cleaned
Brembos, discs and new struts/springs fitted
Small under bonnet I/C spray reservoir removed (took a little longer than expected as the bracket bolts through from behind the wheel arch liner and snorkel
)Wiring and piping re-routed and airbox refitted
Cable and pipe runs laid through the cable duct on the drivers side to the boot, where after a little mounting bracket fabrication they connect to this
Spec C 12 litre intercooler spray reservoir. Should give me a little more range between refills
Also changed the alternator belt leaving rear struts and springs to assemble/fit, braided lines to connect, fill system with 5.1 fluid, fuel pickup mod, get new wheels refurbed and shod with fresh rubber. Oh and an oil change
02 April 2012, 12:15 AM
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Got a bit more done.
Both rear hubs changed, discs and calipers fitted and new hoses fitted at rigid end. Gave the arches a thorough clean whilst I was at it.
From this
to this
Front brake setups stripped, arches cleaned
Brembos, discs and new struts/springs fitted
Small under bonnet I/C spray reservoir removed (took a little longer than expected as the bracket bolts through from behind the wheel arch liner and snorkel)
Wiring and piping re-routed and airbox refitted
Cable and pipe runs laid through the cable duct on the drivers side to the boot, where after a little mounting bracket fabrication they connect to this
Spec C 12 litre intercooler spray reservoir. Should give me a little more range between refills
Also changed the alternator belt leaving rear struts and springs to assemble/fit, braided lines to connect, fill system with 5.1 fluid, fuel pickup mod, get new wheels refurbed and shod with fresh rubber. Oh and an oil change
Both rear hubs changed, discs and calipers fitted and new hoses fitted at rigid end. Gave the arches a thorough clean whilst I was at it.
From this
to this
Front brake setups stripped, arches cleaned
Brembos, discs and new struts/springs fitted
Small under bonnet I/C spray reservoir removed (took a little longer than expected as the bracket bolts through from behind the wheel arch liner and snorkel
)Wiring and piping re-routed and airbox refitted
Cable and pipe runs laid through the cable duct on the drivers side to the boot, where after a little mounting bracket fabrication they connect to this
Spec C 12 litre intercooler spray reservoir. Should give me a little more range between refills
Also changed the alternator belt leaving rear struts and springs to assemble/fit, braided lines to connect, fill system with 5.1 fluid, fuel pickup mod, get new wheels refurbed and shod with fresh rubber. Oh and an oil change
Jura
