Ruddles Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 First of all many thanks to CS, ZMANALEX and TOYBOY for all the helpful information and parts! You're all The photo's aren't too brill, we started at 10am and finished roughly 3-30pm. I forgot to change the aperture on some...there's a good reson for that, see if you can find the pic with the 'reason' in! First of all quickly, does anyone know what this is? I'm sure If I look hard enough I will find the answer, but as I have a pic and a thread to post I'll just ask! Install pics For anyone who's interested in build pics, here's my mechanic's current project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I finally get to use this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 First of all quickly, does anyone know what this is? I'm sure If I look hard enough I will find the answer, but as I have a pic and a thread to post I'll just ask! That is prolly the cable for the secret boot release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ug45cwb Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Nice, how does the ride with the BC's compare to stock suspension setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Looks great, Andy, nice to see it all fitted now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 looks , is your mechanics project a 2 litre mini?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Looks good buddy Much much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 First of all quickly, does anyone know what this is? I'm sure If I look hard enough I will find the answer, but as I have a pic and a thread to post I'll just ask! That is prolly the cable for the secret boot release My monies on GPS reviever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOYBOY Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Looks good Glad i could be of assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 looks , is your mechanics project a 2 litre mini?! Correct! He's built it up from ground zero effectively, made most of the dependant parts his self (i.e. the inlet manifold and exhaust manifold) and is now in the stage now of whether to turbo it, once that mini's done (summer car) he's moving on to twin hyabusa engined mini. Crazy stuff! Thanks for the comments guys! So possibly GPS, secret boot release...reckon it's both items taped to the strut brace? It's very peculiar...the BC's seems to actually ride a hell of alot better than the stock setup, they're all set at 16 clicks from hard at present, can't really feel any bumps, no bouncing yet cornering is much much better and there doesn't seem to be as much stepping out, even in the wet! So good news !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alessandro Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 That's really nice perfect hight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Nice setup Just get rid of the cheap tyres especially the rears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincolnbaggie Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 First of all quickly, does anyone know what this is? I'm sure If I look hard enough I will find the answer, but as I have a pic and a thread to post I'll just ask! That is prolly the cable for the secret boot release My monies on GPS reviever Yep, GPS receiver. Boot release cable isn't visible on top of the strut bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Nice setup Just get rid of the cheap tyres especially the rears ...I have an excuse! They are only 4 months old and were on when I bought the car GPS receiver ahh that's ok then. Might find a use for it later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodyboarder Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 What spring rates did you go for? And have you had it all set up yet with regards to tracking camber ? Looks really good Are you running 25mm spacers on the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 What spring rates did you go for? And have you had it all set up yet with regards to tracking camber ? Looks really good Are you running 25mm spacers on the back? 16 click dampers all round, can't remember what we've set the rates at I'll see if I can find out find out No, It's just wearing in, check it over again and then straight in for alignment this weekend, I'll find out then. Thanks! I'm ecstatic with the way it looks now compared to standard! 20mm eibach spacers front, 25mm eibach spacers rear! The two rear pics show the difference of coilover and spacer installed on the left wheel pic against OEM in the right wheel pic, looking at the car from the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodyboarder Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I think from memory the spring rates if you didnt specify any different are 10kg 8 kg ..... but not sure which is front and back? Really interested in the comfort/crashyness/quality of the ride..... what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 I can honestly say they probably ride in terms of comfort much better than OEM setup (i.e. much smoother over bumps), they do not bounce like standard, nor does the car roll as much, in fact there's barely any body roll at all and yet digs into the corners like it's on rails! The best part of it is that I haven't even got it all aligned yet! Definitely one of the best buys ever! If you only make one purchase this year, make it the suspension setup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Sweet looks well. Well done on the beer break! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodyboarder Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Thanks for that info As for the one purchase this year , already blown that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisUUC Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 How would you rate the BC coilies? Ive been looking more and more and coilovers recently for when I get my wheels, I had originally thought Eibach but for the money the BC's seem to get a good reputation. Ive had Apex coilies in the past and they where horrendously hard all the time what are these like for using the car everyday? Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodyboarder Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Had mine in the garage for about a month now, do really need to get them fitted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 How would you rate the BC coilies? Ive been looking more and more and coilovers recently for when I get my wheels, I had originally thought Eibach but for the money the BC's seem to get a good reputation. Ive had Apex coilies in the past and they where horrendously hard all the time what are these like for using the car everyday? Thanks, Chris Hi Chris! They're brilliant and as my Zed is a daily driver there is no harsh ride in the slightest. Definitely a good buy, I cannot recommend them enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisUUC Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Not being rude but would you mind me asking how much you got them for and where? I find the ride quality in the zed even standard was hardish ... BC seem to get a good review with the drift boys so good to see these are just as good on the road and opposed to the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWTech Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 superb results, glad to see your happy with them cant wait to have a few willing customers myself for the coilovers with some decent discount for first few customers ofcourse will be putting some on my rx too as the existing ones may be on their way out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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