sg72

Can;t believe this!

Just got car back a fortnight, after having gearbox refurbed.
Running smooth. Good.

Coming home from work today I spot another STI5 Type R coming the other way.
I think "Don't see many of these about".
Do a quick turn about at next junction and decide to follow.
He's sruck behind lorry and van on single carraigeway.
He pulls out to check for an overtake
It's then I realise he's "Up for a Head to Head"
I also think He ain't local because the road turns to Dualcarraigeway just 200 yds away and he's looking to overtake before the brow of a hill.

Any way we get to the twin stretch and we're off.
I'm following closely but safely hoping he'll pull in letting me unleash my cars full potential
hes not moving ,so i giv it a bootful and close to get him to move over.
Try again and then HOLY **** ! my engine hits limiter
I'm in 5th!aren't I ?
Check gearstick. yep 5ths in and i'm coasting with a box full of nuetrals

Bang WHoops there goes me clutch plate.!
ANd there goes my new playmate .NIce car BTW. Steel gray 5 Type R

Anyone here?

Can anyone recommend a good clutch plate that will take 350 torque
It was an AP organic(I Hope) that was fitted.

Steve.

Bad lucks coming to me in Spades of late But Hey I can laugh. (Can't I?)

Spooks

Gutted matey, absolutely gutted
I think I have competition for unluckiest guy ever. Hope you get the clutch issue sorted soon.
Spooks

moses

sorry to hear that mate

get a quarter master twin plate

sg72

Thanks Guys
Isn't it great to have an understanding Wife......MM h MM hMM.

Mo. Where from and is it smoooth?

Just checked out RPS rated at 450 for street .
Awaiting enquiry Reply.

Johnny50

Cant beleive everyones luck....first drb5..now you...

You want me to run down to E.Linton and pick you up mate ?

coulty

What the hell is the scottish section coming too??? Sorry to hear about yours too. Hope you get a better clutch and are running again soon.

Stuart

teknopete

Steve,

Sorry 2 hear that m8 it totally sux when that happens
When my last STi clutch headed for the resting place in the sky I did some searching round as i was in no hurry 2 fix it. I ended up fitting a Helix HD jobby. Not mad priced considering i got the whole kit (pressure plate, uprated cover etc) it`s guaranteed for 350Lbft when the whole kit is fitted and from my research was as far as organics go. The next option was a paddle clutch but after my previous experience of them i decided 2 give them a miss They are good clutches IMHO in fact I`ll be ordering 1 shortly for Callum as his RA clutch has gone t1t5 up.

L8r m8

Pete

Rice Rocket..

its not smooth mate its a race one but the new one is smoother

LG John

Steve everytime you race something you blow your car up and have ££££s to pay - do you think someone is trying to tell you something

ozzy

Yeah, maybe he should spend more on driving lessons than modding the car

drb5

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steve

can you tell me how long it took you to get your internals from that american place and what all you got?


thanks and good luck getting her back on the road asap

sg72

Dave
As it happens I still have the internals here (Still boxed).

JE Standard size pistons, Eagle "H" pattern rods +Moly rings

They had took about 5wks to come.

Drop me a line if this is the way you want to go.(You have many choices).

Was going to fit them But recent upturn in Personal circumstances has changed things somewhat.
To the effect that car will be FOR SALE in a month or two(After Proven clutch replacement)

Cheers
Steve

drb5

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ace m8!!! i might just be taking you up on that offer. can you give me a day or two and i will defo get back to you?!


sorry bout the car tho, that **** just aint right

drb5

iTrader: (4)

steve u have a pm

sg72

Hee Hee LOL! OZZY and SAXO BOY.
If I'd spent as much on lessons, as modding Think I'd be Schumakers mentor by now!
Think I'm OK (Don't we all).
It's just getting the right parts combination for the job.
Scoobynet is littered with broken bits.
Lets all share in the learning.(At my expense LOL!)

Pete Thanks M8 .
Sounds good to me. Mail me if you could get me one.
Steve

T-uk

I think this happened to harveys and he replaced it with another AP centre , which has been fine since.

if you change brands keep the AP that is removed. I have a brand new AP here , if you wish to compare them to double check , if you suspect something else may have been fitted.

drb5

iTrader: (4)

sorry to hijack steve, but i may need some help. i've been offered an sti6 engine(complete) for under a grand and was wondering what i should be asking the guy or if i should walk away without a thought. just seems awefully too good to be true???

T-uk

if you can see the car it has come out of , check it is standard and ask if it is mapped for UK if decatted/modded. remove the fuel cap to see if it has run booster(plastic usually discolours to orange) , which should have also helped to prevent det. the last thing you want is something that has detted for the last ????miles.

if it looks high mileage,rough or crudely tuned you might just end up with the heads. might be worth considering these in case it also goes **** up

sg72

Cheers T-UK
Will do. Think I'm getting an upgraded HELIX from my "New garage".

Dave.
Do As T-UK say's. I can't add to that.Ask as many questions to the vendor as you can.

drb5

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new a1 autos is where the engine is. it is out of an sti6 that had a rear end smash, but there was no keys with it so cant turn it over. it was bought from universal salvage 3 weeks ago and the company mentioned above is a breakers yard. it comes with everything barr the alternator. i know it's a long shot and probably not worthwhile going for it, but it comes with a 30 day gaurantee it i should get it by the end of the week. i just have to sort out an oil pump asap. no matter what engine i go for, it's all a big **** off chance anyway.

T-uk

steve,

I would price a new centre plate(probably about £100) before forking out on a complete kit , especially if your selling .

RB5_245

What happened to the oil pump there like?

Personally i'd think someone would have to be very ignorant to sell an STI6 engine for that, alarm bells should be ringing.

Btw, to 'hotwire' is not difficult , so you should at least get it cranked over ( i don't know anything about imobilizers on these though which will not let it run)........ Hopefully with some oil in it though

Dave

whoops, forgot which thread i was reading, didn't mean to hijack this....

sg72

You are right T-uk.
But I don't know full extent of damage yet.(Suspicions of pressure plate?)However AP only rate there single plates to 310ft/lbs .
Think I'd feel better Knowing it was being sold fully capable of handling spec.I.E. Full package sale . No split. I know it's a loss but i'm a fool.

Steve.

alanbell

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Steve, Have a look at wrrjones in car parts and acc, it may be off some good ???? Alan.