Kaveney Posted June 1, 2015 Author Posted June 1, 2015 Got another job done at the weekend . Got my Ultra Racing front under brace in the post . Out an ready to fit . Installed Bolts were a pain to remove but installed well with a nice fit . Alan Quote
Kaveney Posted June 8, 2015 Author Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) Few more bits done at the weekend . Motordyne copper Iso Thermal upgrade with Aramid gasket and Copper Throttle Body Heater Removed the pelnum Removed the old pressed steel gasket ( next to the Aramid gasket ) Few mill thicker All in place Then throttle body removed New Copper Throttle Body plate Installed on to throttle body All put back together and checked for leeks Edited June 8, 2015 by Kaveney Quote
Kaveney Posted June 22, 2015 Author Posted June 22, 2015 At the weekend I got round to upgrading the suspension at last . Parts arrived from the USA . Tein springs and Tokico shocks Old shock and spring out ( this set up has done 91K miles so a bit tired ) New Blue Tokico shock Old vs new shock Old vs new spring Old vs new shock return vid http://vid298.photobucket.com/albums/mm273/kaveney_photo/WP_20150620_0091_zpsqynrvqhm.mp4 All set up new shock and spring Installed Old rear shock Old vs new New ready to go on Rear shock & spring installed Have only done a few miles but its only a little firmer than stock and should be better in the corners . Alan Quote
veilside z Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Looks great. Hope they handle to your liking. Quote
Kaveney Posted June 25, 2015 Author Posted June 25, 2015 Yesterday I got the car park dents on the drivers door removed that were annoying me . Small but I could see them . After All pulled out with no paint or filler so im happy with that . Alan 1 Quote
Keyser Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 First time I have seen this thread (not been on as much lately) Some good work and nice mods mate Keep up the great work Quote
Kaveney Posted June 26, 2015 Author Posted June 26, 2015 Before and after pic of the drop from the Tein springs Before After Alan Quote
martybhoy Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Some great work going on here. How do you find your ride now with the fresh suspension? Also what drop did you get on the tein springs? I ask because I think there are 15mm or 35mm drops available. Quote
Kaveney Posted June 26, 2015 Author Posted June 26, 2015 18mm at the front 14 at the rear I think . Ride is around 10% more firm / harsh but handling / feel is amazing from the 91K old shock / springs . Nice little combo for road use and some track work . Alan 1 Quote
Kaveney Posted July 13, 2015 Author Posted July 13, 2015 Just a small update . Oil and filter change for some 5W-30 . Also installed my Gold Plug Old vs new Quote
Kaveney Posted July 20, 2015 Author Posted July 20, 2015 Update time Was booked in to Abbey Motorsport for some work to be done . First was a new Exedy clutch and LUK DMF that was fitted and new gear box oil added . Some pic of the old units that have done 92K miles . Old DMF Old Clutch still in ok shape but some of the rivets were getting close . Then as the gearbox was off I had some DC sports S/S manifolds ( headers if you are from the USA ) installed . Old log type manifold with smallish ports and uneven length tubes . New DC Sport S/S equal length manifold Installed . And last to be re mapped on the dyno . I was told that the manifolds would only give a very small gain in power and torque so the gains are about what I was expecting with the bonus of more power and torque on the whole rev range ( + 11 LB/FT at 2300 RPM ) and not moving the power and torque up all at the top of the rev range . Alan Quote
Kaveney Posted July 21, 2015 Author Posted July 21, 2015 After a few days of beading in the clutch feels very tight and nice and the exhaust noise is a bit more fruity . Alan Quote
-350-Ed- Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 Loving this build thread, I bet the car drives so much better with all these bits getting refreshed/upgraded. 1 Quote
Kaveney Posted July 22, 2015 Author Posted July 22, 2015 Yes it is getting there just a few more bits to do . Car does drive much better for the parts upgraded / new parts . Alan Quote
Kaveney Posted August 3, 2015 Author Posted August 3, 2015 Another few updates over the weekend . First was to change all x 4 Kumho tyres . Still some good tread on them . After lots of reading and with the car being my day to day car I went for a full set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports . And the tracking done at the same time . I will look to have a another alignment done soon but this will do for a few weeks . Also received my rear brace . Fitting was ok and went in nice and tight . Then last was to remove my Stillen induction and replace this with a 06 350Z air box . Stillen unit Old air box next to 06 air box The inlet velocity stack on the 06 air box is larger and good for a few more BHP and LB/FT Old New And BMC panel filter to go with the 06 air box All put in and tightened up . Alan Quote
Sargara Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 Did you get a decent price on the tyres Alan? I opted for Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's in the end, I couldn't stomach the stories of the Michelin's wear rate combined with their price. Quote
Kaveney Posted August 4, 2015 Author Posted August 4, 2015 Price came in at £ 600 all in so not to bad . Alan Did you get a decent price on the tyres Alan? I opted for Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's in the end, I couldn't stomach the stories of the Michelin's wear rate combined with their price. Quote
Kaveney Posted August 4, 2015 Author Posted August 4, 2015 Iv been at work for the last few days so have not been home yet . Will there be a big box for me then Alan Alan, did you get the BBK yet? Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 2 big heavy boxes, forgot to PM you, sorry! Quote
Kaveney Posted August 4, 2015 Author Posted August 4, 2015 Will be another busy weekend then 2 big heavy boxes, forgot to PM you, sorry! Quote
Kaveney Posted August 5, 2015 Author Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) Next update at the weekend . Edited August 5, 2015 by Kaveney Quote
Kaveney Posted August 5, 2015 Author Posted August 5, 2015 Too big to fit in one shot I will upload a pic as the finish on them is outstanding . Alan Where are the callipers?! Quote
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