Also managed to snag some 15x7 Team Dynamics Pro 1.2's with some R888r's on that I'll use for the time being then switch to slicks with them.

Offset is 25 so will be tight, but I'm running a 20mm spacer on the back at the moment, with a heavily rolled arch and a 15mm spacer at the front.

So they might have to come out when running these.

Quote from: Gaz2405 on August 28, 2020, 19:05Also managed to snag some 15x7 Team Dynamics Pro 1.2's with some R888r's on that I'll use for the time being then switch to slicks with them.

Offset is 25 so will be tight, but I'm running a 20mm spacer on the back at the moment, with a heavily rolled arch and a 15mm spacer at the front.

So they might have to come out when running these.

When you asked originally I was going to offer my fronts (15x7 et35) at a good price. That way you'd save a lot on getting a full set and I'd have a bit of cash towards getting fronts in et45 like I intended. 


But I bought some 10mm spacers for the rear so when I do the brakes soon I'll be solving that issue

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Quote from: tets on August 24, 2020, 08:34Gary, have a look at this before you cut more bonnet holes - it's quite a good vid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLL-vm2fPkw

Great watch, will hang fire on an extra vent and the diffuser for the time being.

It's good in't it - looking forward to the next one concentrating on the rear

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Quote from: Gaz2405 on August 28, 2020, 19:02

Quote from: tets on August 24, 2020, 08:34Gary, have a look at this before you cut more bonnet holes - it's quite a good vid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLL-vm2fPkw

Great watch, will hang fire on an extra vent and the diffuser for the time being.

It's out already, watched them both 😂

It's good in't it - looking forward to the next one concentrating on the rear

Quote from: Gaz2405 on August 29, 2020, 09:15

Quote from: tets on August 29, 2020, 08:53

Quote from: Gaz2405 on August 28, 2020, 19:02

Quote from: tets on August 24, 2020, 08:34Gary, have a look at this before you cut more bonnet holes - it's quite a good vid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLL-vm2fPkw

Great watch, will hang fire on an extra vent and the diffuser for the time being.

It's out already, watched them both 😂

It's good in't it - looking forward to the next one concentrating on the rear

Ah i'd not seen that - i'll move on from Leeds transfer news and give it a watch!!

Before the rain came today, got my front spats fitted from @Topdownman then had a go at making a template for a front splitter, goes all the way underneath to the front brace.

I know it should be further out and more pronounced to get the most benefit, but wanted a compromise on looks and performance.

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Also pressed the button on an Bofi racing tyre rack to try and make it work.

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Should make taking spare tyres easier and with one less car.

Looking good!

Decided last minute at 6pm I'd change the front wishbones..... Error.


All bolts out no problem, until the lower ball joint.... F'sake!

Got a little late to be using a grinder, but it's coming out tomorrow to nip the top nut off!

mad that as those were the easiest of them all to get off on mine!!

Well Mr grinder had to come out quite a bit this morning!

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Drivers side must have had an incident with a curb at some point as the bolt was bent, so needed cutting out too!

Have the front subframe a bit of a wire brushing and a coat of underseal too whilst I was at it.

Genuinely the most ball ache of a job I've had to do with the car.

Including the actual turbo conversion and swapping the clutch out on the driveway!

Wow... sorry to see such a mess and that it caused you so much hassle! I guess you have spares ready to go on?

Quote from: AdamR28 on August 31, 2020, 14:14Wow... sorry to see such a mess and that it caused you so much hassle! I guess you have spares ready to go on?

Yeah had a new pair of wishbones waiting to go on, and a big box of spare nut and bolts of all sizes.

Luckily I'd just stocked up on 1mm cutting discs! 😜

All back together and out for a shake down.

Spats looking good and door bushes make a real difference.

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Car does feel like it's pulling to the left though. Got home quick check, yeah that'll be why!

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DIY alignment happening right now 😂

Diy alignment done, tiny bit of toe in by eye I reckon 😂

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Tie rod end needed plenty of heat to crack the nut, all good now though.

A decent Bank Holidays graft, even saw another Roadster whilst out on my drive, just coming down Holm Moss, silver with black hard top.

Is it me or is your car a bit narrower than most?

Quote from: Gaz2405 on August 31, 2020, 18:15tiny bit of toe in by eye I reckon

Looks close to 2 degrees (7mm across the wheel diameter is one degree on a 15" wheel), unless you have a very good relationship with a tyre company I'd get that sorted soonish

That tyre rack would solve so many issues for me on track. I'm always relying on my mates to bring them.

Looks forward to seeing how you get on 👍

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Quote from: Gaz2405 on August 31, 2020, 18:15tiny bit of toe in by eye I reckon

Looks close to 2 degrees (7mm across the wheel diameter is one degree on a 15" wheel), unless you have a very good relationship with a tyre company I'd get that sorted soonish

It's sods law when you're rushing to correct something and over correct it.

I'll see how it drives like it is, fronts are out lasting rears on trackby about 50% at the moment.

Quote from: JB21 on August 31, 2020, 18:40That tyre rack would solve so many issues for me on track. I'm always relying on my mates to bring them.

Looks forward to seeing how you get on 👍

Yeah me too, or means taking two cars.

I'd seen the one of their Bofi racing YouTube, at first I was going to try and modify a luggage rack.

But should be easier making this fit.

Door bushings are amazing.

Zero toe now adjusted!

Having a few issues with my engine build at the moment.

So far I've got molnar rods and 82mm pistons.

Plan was to have the block sleeved and bored to accept in the UK. However, it turns out this would now involve sending the block off to darton in the US to do the machining.

So I'm now looking at ditching my plans to sleeve it, get rid of the 82mm pistons and go for 79.5mm pistons with or without a cylinder support system.

Bummer on the sleeving, however what about keeping stock pistons (or 0.5mm oversize if it needs boring) and just using your uprated rods on them ?  from what ive seen the stock piston isnt the weak part its the rods but guess it depends how much power your planning ?

Maybe I don't have enough faith in the block but frankly I think if you're looking at the amount of boost for which 8.8 and 82mm is an absolute must, you're far in excess of the efficient flow capacity of the head anyway,without heavy mods to that.

 So yeah, 79.5mm and stronger rods? Maybe CSS.

Quote from: thetyrant on September  4, 2020, 08:20Bummer on the sleeving, however what about keeping stock pistons (or 0.5mm oversize if it needs boring) and just using your uprated rods on them ?  from what ive seen the stock piston isnt the weak part its the rods but guess it depends how much power your planning ?

Yeah pretty gutted about sleeving, still trying to find someone else to do it.

Worst case it's £700 or so on some new pistons, and go to 79.5mm with no block mods.

Only looking for around 400bhp and from what I can see there's been no block failures at that power only transmission failures.

Quote from: Gaz2405 on September  1, 2020, 19:33Zero toe now adjusted!

Having a few issues with my engine build at the moment.

So far I've got molnar rods and 82mm pistons.

Plan was to have the block sleeved and bored to accept in the UK. However, it turns out this would now involve sending the block off to darton in the US to do the machining.

So I'm now looking at ditching my plans to sleeve it, get rid of the 82mm pistons and go for 79.5mm pistons with or without a cylinder support system.

Maybe this Company could help, they are in UK / N Ireland, much closer than the US

Powermax Engineering Ltd
10 Lismoney Road,
Magherafelt,
BT45 7YQ

Phone: 02886762073
Email: enquiries@powermaxengineering.com


https://www.powermaxengineering.com/