rob63

Well there's some reasons why 'we' don't meet...change the venue!

You really want to travel Gt Yarmouth on a BH weekend, along the Acle straight at an average speed of 12mph, to the biggest cul-de-sac in the UK?

Jeeez, that's steep! Anyway, you've done good so far, lots of good advice cos that's what this forum does best so let us know when you've got the screw out

For future ref; if you snap either an easy out or a tap then you'll require a Solid Carbide Screw (Tap) Drill, and a little bit of know-how...unless your real handy with Electrodischarging Machining, EDM However, as has been advised sooo mtimes already Torx-30 bit is the way to go, as long as you've 30 seconds to spare cos that's all it's gonna take!

No! End of.

23 years in the 'Aviation Industry' and close on 10 in a marine environment and I've never seen a damaged Ti-Alloy fastener. With an ultimate tensile strength in the region of 30,000 (cheap 'n nasty)-200,000psi (aerospace quality) I think you'll experience tool failure before the fastener gives out Tap a T30 Torx bit in nice and gentle, the T30 comes up at approx 5.4mm. With a tapered 'easy out' as per the link above you'll have to drill the screw head to to a greater depth, even then you'd be better off with a parallell easy out as opposed to the tapered version as it has a far greater surface contact area. Just go for it, you'll enjoy doing it yourself and you'll wonder what all the drama was about, make sure you purchase a new screw first

For best results do the above whilst the components are hot, assuming the body is aluminium as this has a greater linear coefficient of expansion when compared to brass :thumbs:

You could try a Torx Driver bit, a T30 should be good. Tap it in gently and square on, no probs

I fitted the Ings splitter, the cars lowered on Ark Gt-F springs and to date I've not had any issues. I just wanted something different, I'm also considering the TS splitter. Again, something different...

Awesome wheels and at that price I'll take a pair as a winter set when the 19's arrive.

You can't go wrong from there...enjoy the first roundabout

No probs asking, but as for prices you'll be best looking at the traders sites we have on here...as I honestly can't remember, sorry. Most parts were supplied by Tarmac, Clark Motorsport, and CS, all of which offer the best service and advice coupled with very fast delivery. All parts were fitted by myself, which I guess saves a fair wedge, however the most expensive component was the Ings rep lip! I kinda bolted on a 'job lot' really all at the same time, drilled and vented discs all round, hawk ceramic pads (awesome, plus almost zero dust) and some other smaller bits 'n pieces. As in the previous posts, these mods really do improve the handling, the most significant improvement coming from the ARB's IMO. With the other mods I've done the car is about where I want it, even sounds good!

I've fitted the Eibach ARB's front and rear, Whiteline Drop Links and ARK-GTF springs, SPL adjustable camber arms and toe bolts, wheel spacers etc...followed by the obligatory 4 wheel alignment. First thing I noticed was the much improved stance, and as at other previous posts the car is now a lot more 'planted' with far less body roll and more feed back. It really does feel a lot more responsive and greatly improved. To date the only part bits that 'rub' are the deflectors in front of the wheels, I've removed the front air dam anyway to make way for an Ings lip, which thankfully to date is scuff free!

As above, very happy with performance and even more so with the lack of brake dust that they generate!

In a word, 'yes'. I'd previously run the Sessanta on my 350 and was very impressed with them, when the time came for replacement tyres on the 370 I went for the Vorti. Bearing in mind that I was comparing them to the OE Bridgestones, which at this stage were well past their best at 3mm on the rears, they were a revelation. They are considerably quieter, the 'tram-lining' issues were totally banished, and the outright grip both wet and dry was also vastly improved. Above all I particularly like the predictability, with the ESP turned off they are very forgiving and hold no surprises. Now, as stated I was comparing them to tyres that had just been removed and at that stage even Nippon No Grip Slide-Masters would have been an improvement. This has to be considered when giving any review on tyre performance etc and I feel that this is often overlooked. However I honestly feel that the Vorti's are superior in all areas except maybe for longevity...you can't have everything as there has to be a trade off, the Sessantas were good for about 9K. Although I don't consider price to be an issue when purchasing new tyres, at £680 delivered I was again impressed. Would I buy them again? Yes, and I believe there is now a Vorti 'R' version.

GM just outside Narborough and a Black one near Scarning, both heading west on the A47.

Er, last November or one previous to that? Got to ask, how long have you had the car, how old are the tyres? Bearing in mind it only travels 2-3k a year...

I recently fitted ARK-GTF springs, plus ARB's and drop-links, required camber arms and toe bolts on the rear but the front was fine. All kit supplied through CS, needless to say excellent service as ever.

Spacers will not affect your camber, castor or toe so an alignment would not be necessary. They might affect your steering axis offset which may in turn mean slightly more tyre scrub but I doubt you'll ever notice. Now, if you were to lower the car...then you'll possibly need new adjustable camber arms toe bolts and then the need for an expensive alignment.

BA Wheels in Norwich, powder coated in pretty much any colour you desire. They can offer a same day service, the work is guaranteed for a year and having had several sets done I can vouch for the finish and level of service. If required they'll do the inner rim in a darker colour, looks good and hides the brake dust better, I've paid £240 for a set of 4. They also have many rims on display, all colours and styles, cut in half for you place alongside your car to get a better idea of the overall effect.

Er, I had the Sessanta Ultrac on my 350....just over 9k and the rears were gone, the fronts got changed out at the same time as they weren't far behind

Sorry for the late reply I got it in San Diego, it's been confirmed as delivered to work in the UK but I'm now in Angola I picked up a whole bunch of goodies from drilled and slotted discs to illuminated kick plates and a rear diffuser...and more. Can't tell you how frustrating it is to know the stuff has been delivered but I can't install it Doh! Sorry, just replied to wrong post. The above was re my Ings splitter x 2

Sorry for the late reply I got it in San Diego, it's been confirmed as delivered to work in the UK but I'm now in Angola I picked up a whole bunch of goodies from drilled and slotted discs to illuminated kick plates and a rear diffuser...and more. Can't tell you how frustrating it is to know the stuff has been delivered but I can't install it

Agree, I had a Night Blue 350 with Porsche Anthracite grey wheels (GM ish) and didn't get a single negative comment...to my face

It'll make no difference on the 370....