Quote from: Ardent on July 24, 2019, 11:13@H1GRM

Would seriously recommend starting at 26 and work from there.

I agree with you but it's going to handle so much better on correctly sized alloys and quality performance rubber that it probably won't matter.

#bigwheelhater

Handles superbly. Obviously you cannot get near the limits on a hot dry day like today, but feels ace. The only noticeable difference is in the way it rides the bumps and holes, more forgiving.

28 because if anything the outer edges looked a little more worn so thought that would even things up a bit.

When you say more worn.
I don't think the fronts have even covered 400 miles
@Bernie only had them on for a week before I had them, I never covered more than a 100.

Quote from: Ardent on July 24, 2019, 17:33When you say more worn.
I don't think the fronts have even covered 400 miles
@Bernie only had them on for a week before I had them, I never covered more than a 100.

Yep apologies wrong choice of words. Obviously how they come from the factory, centres are 7mm outers 5 to 5.5mm. So I thought run them a bit high and the centres will take slightly more of the wear.

Check all my tyres across the tread pattern monthly + those belonging to the other Goddess (F word with 4 letters  ). The Jeep is the best one they still have 9mm centre and 8mm edges....

TRD short shifter fitted and a quick drive to test. All good and feels very slick.

Big journey tomorrow as I am off to Dick Sloan's to fit my new Red interior. 5am start and looks like the weather may be kind. 440 mile round trip so if you are on the A17, A1 or A66 keep a lookout for the "Green Goddess"

Greg

Hi Greg, that's exciting, it will look fabulous when it's done.  Now, if you had said you were going out on Friday then I may well have seen you on those roads as I'm heading north then but you're going the better day as Friday is going to be very wet. Anyway enjoy your day and look forward to seeing the seats.

Just back from my marathon drive, left at 5.20am, 430 mile round trip. Impeccable behavior, as you would expect from a "Goddess". Top down both ways with just a few spots of rain on the A66, just drive quick enough so you don't get wet.

Full tank of Shell V Power and refilled just before home, she averaged 40.1 MPG doing probably an average speed of 75MPH on the A1 and other dual carriageways. Very pleased with that.

Pics to follow tomorrow of the "Red Leather" Didn't see another 2 until I got to Dick Sloan's, (Great guy by the way, could have talked for hours) and not on the way back either.

Dick handed me the keys to his 260BHP turbo for a quick trial which was interesting although not as smooth as mine.

Red was the colour of day - See in Spotted thread.

Greg

Was it his 1zz turbo?

That is very fast followed it round Scotland in my SP240 and it was in a different league.

Yep, he has just put it back on the road having used up his insurance mileage on the 2zz.

Not fair to drive someone else's car too spiritedly, felt quick though but felt the bumps on the road and the gear change was notchy, Dick said its a short shifter at both ends of the lever which would account for that.

Love the Carbon fibre bonnett.

So after a post fit clean up the Goddess was ready for a photo shoot. Greg

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That looks super pristine! Nice job

Any chance of some outdoor shots?
I am interested to see how the red and green go together.

Yep, definitely when the wheels get done!!!

@StuC Hi Stu, here's one for you.... Green and Red 

@H1GRM thanks for going the extra mile and getting the step ladders out!

The seats against the paint look better than I was expecting.

Quote from: StuC on August 13, 2019, 08:26@H1GRM thanks for going the extra mile and getting the step ladders out!

The seats against the paint look better than I was expecting.

I agree with Stu it definitely looks better than I thought it would.
Red and green isn't a combination think you see much.

No you don't any more. As a kid I vividly remember going to race meetings at Snetterton.

Lotus and Jaguar often used that colour combo.

Nice to see you putting your own stamp on the car Greg.

Latest bits arrived this morning. A couple of freebies from Dick Sloan, many thanks.

About time I fitted the gear lever gaiter to match the rest of the interior, nice easy job as I was sure I could manoeuvre it in from the top. I thought wrong.

Seats out, centre console out, electrics uncoupled and an hour later I managed to clip the gaiter in properly and reassemble. I had forgotten all about doing this sort of stuff but pleased at the result.

Good job that Greg.

Top job
The red is growing on me.

Quote from: H1GRM on August 14, 2019, 21:55Latest bits arrived this morning. A couple of freebies from Dick Sloan, many thanks.

How does the arm rest fit into the car please?

Just sits on and secured by the cup holder. From group buy on fb

Quote from: StuC on August 21, 2019, 19:17

Quote from: H1GRM on August 14, 2019, 21:55Latest bits arrived this morning. A couple of freebies from Dick Sloan, many thanks.

How does the arm rest fit into the car please?

Doughnut I had one in my turbo 😜