The Green Goddess

Started by H1GRM, October 18, 2018, 08:36

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H1GRM

Started a few subtle changes to the Goddess and planning forward as funds permit. Starting with the inexpensive first.

Moving on two fronts Appearance (Red) and  Mechanics (For an extra MOT).

See pic of the new gear lever, which I had to get re threaded as it was slightly out.

Greg
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H1GRM

Some badge re-engineering too.

Would love to find some TF300 seats with the red insert, failing that keeping an eye out for some red leather at a reasonable price. I considered re-trimming but that seems mega expensive.

Then on to a shiny repaint of the wheels, in red of course.

All insired by the red interior of BRG lotus elan's

Greg
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H1GRM

So me and the Goddess have been boosting around on a daily basis with such corking weather.

Today's little trip saw me drop my wife off at Peterborough station and then it was over to Rushden to finally take advantage of Carolyn & David's hospitality.

Just a social visit really but we got the car on the ramp and had a good look round. Carolyn immediately spotted the handbrake needs adjustment, a job before the next MOT, but seemed to think everything else was "A" ok.

I spotted the "new" front braces some of you are waiting for, nice looking job Mrs C.

Next on offer was a quick run in Carolyn's Spyder and falling in love with the TRD short shifter - more Rocking horse pooh on the list!!

Finally thanks For the hospitality, stimulating conversation and I even got back in time to pick the other Goddess up from the station.

Greg
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Ardent

A visit to C&D is always good.

1979scotte

Need to see the red and green up close could be marmite.
Glad you're enjoying her the car not Carolyn.
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Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

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H1GRM

Kick panels fitted, 6R4 ordered to spray the key covers and waiting to collect the Rota wheels to see what they look and feel like on the Goddess.

The other Goddess says that the ride is rather harsh sometimes on our pock marked local roads, so maybe moving back to 15" on the front and 16" on the rear with the subsequent tyre wall height will soften things up a bit.

Hopefully the AD08R tyres will still give me the same grip as the Falkens on my 17" SP alloys. 

At least then I can choose which wheel tyre combo suits best and then maybe get them refurbed in gorgeous Red.
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1979scotte

Quote from: H1GRM on July  8, 2019, 16:05Kick panels fitted, 6R4 ordered to spray the key covers and waiting to collect the Rota wheels to see what they look and feel like on the Goddess.

The other Goddess says that the ride is rather harsh sometimes on our pock marked local roads, so maybe moving back to 15" on the front and 16" on the rear with the subsequent tyre wall height will soften things up a bit.

Hopefully the AD08R tyres will still give me the same grip as the Falkens on my 17" SP alloys. 

At least then I can choose which wheel tyre combo suits best and then maybe get them refurbed in gorgeous Red.

AD08R will urinate all over those falkens. Imho there is 0 advantage to 17s on a 2.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

s12vea

Another one won't hurt  .....

1979scotte

Quote from: s12vea on July  8, 2019, 21:32:o



Sorry mate.
It's no secret you've heard it all before.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

s12vea

Hahaha

For me 17" sp alloys make the roadster something special!

The rota's will look good and I have to admit the ad08 are different level

This car would look good wearing any wheels :)
Another one won't hurt  .....

H1GRM

Watch this space then. I will report back on findings in a few weeks time.
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s12vea

Quote from: H1GRM on July  8, 2019, 22:03Watch this space then. I will report back on findings in a few weeks time.

It shouldn't take that long to swap them over lol
Another one won't hurt  .....

H1GRM

So finally get to pick up the Rota's tomorrow now that @Ardent has a new cat.

Hard to work that out if you don't know the detail :)
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Ardent


H1GRM

Have given up my council garage as a near neighbor has an empty (well no cars anyway) double garage. Saves me a few quid as she will only take £20 a month.

Moved the Goddess into he new home today and had time to get the Rota's on. They do look good. Planning a run out tomorrow to see how they handle.

Smiling already  :) 
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Ardent

Should be right. But worth checking pressures.
So getting as true a stock feel as you can. 26 front. 32 rear.
The warm weather may influence the pressures.
Will definitely influence level of grip available.
How many lateral G's would you like.

StuC

Quote from: H1GRM on July 23, 2019, 17:38Have given up my council garage as a near neighbor has an empty (well no cars anyway) double garage. Saves me a few quid as she will only take £20 a month.

Moved the Goddess into he new home today and had time to get the Rota's on. They do look good. Planning a run out tomorrow to see how they handle.

Smiling already  :) 

And the NECESSARY pictures are where? :(
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1979scotte

Quote from: StuC on July 23, 2019, 18:10
Quote from: H1GRM on July 23, 2019, 17:38Have given up my council garage as a near neighbor has an empty (well no cars anyway) double garage. Saves me a few quid as she will only take £20 a month.

Moved the Goddess into he new home today and had time to get the Rota's on. They do look good. Planning a run out tomorrow to see how they handle.

Smiling already  :) 

And the NECESSARY pictures are where? :(

Mandatory even.

Noncompliance will lead to the pants of shame being re-tasked.

You have been warned.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

H1GRM

Quote from: Ardent on July 23, 2019, 17:50Should be right. But worth checking pressures.
So getting as true a stock feel as you can. 26 front. 32 rear.
The warm weather may influence the pressures.
Will definitely influence level of grip available.
How many lateral G's would you like.

Yep intend to check the pressure's on the way out, going for 28/32.
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H1GRM

Quote from: StuC on July 23, 2019, 18:10
Quote from: H1GRM on July 23, 2019, 17:38Have given up my council garage as a near neighbor has an empty (well no cars anyway) double garage. Saves me a few quid as she will only take £20 a month.

Moved the Goddess into he new home today and had time to get the Rota's on. They do look good. Planning a run out tomorrow to see how they handle.

Smiling already  :) 

And the NECESSARY pictures are where? :(

No pics guys - yet. If I am going to keep the Rota's they will be off to the paint shop before any pics see the light of day. Suspense!!!!  :)
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StuC

@H1GRM uh, you mean we have to wait?!

I am not sure that is acceptable.
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1979scotte

Quote from: StuC on July 23, 2019, 23:29@H1GRM uh, you mean we have to wait?!

I am not sure that is acceptable.


Sounds like non-compliance
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

1979scotte

Quote from: H1GRM on July 23, 2019, 22:37
Quote from: Ardent on July 23, 2019, 17:50Should be right. But worth checking pressures.
So getting as true a stock feel as you can. 26 front. 32 rear.
The warm weather may influence the pressures.
Will definitely influence level of grip available.
How many lateral G's would you like.

Yep intend to check the pressure's on the way out, going for 28/32.

Why 28?
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

s12vea

Looking forward to the pics Greg, interesting to see what they look like.
Another one won't hurt  .....

Ardent

@H1GRM

Would seriously recommend starting at 26 and work from there.

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