3 Different Cars + Trying to Go down Different Avenues

[Gibla]

'Superblue' - the Supercharged conversion that Carolyn sold to me getting on for 12 months ago now has had a series of refreshes/upgrades in recent months.

Brake Caliper refurb, New Discs + Porterfield Pads (F+R) braided hoses :- I accept that a standard '2' doesn't require any upgrades but felt that the ~190bhp on offer justified it

Fairly newish 2nd hand Mohair Roof > makes the car much quieter + it just looks lush

When funds allow I will look at a suspension refresh eg lca Koni shocks + H+R/Eibach springs

Sable

Just had lca done + a smaller steering wheel ...  this has transformed a 45k car.
The soft-top on this car is sh*t , so after watching the soft-top replacement yesterday on another car I am thinking of simply removing the soft-top from this car completely + only use a hardtop. Along with removing the spare wheel + using a LiPo battery I am hoping that the roof removal will save me ~ 50kg

Black

Just about to have lca + Kyb (shocks + springs) refresh **update** collected on the 17th, what a transformation on what seemed like decent suspension beforehand on an 86k car .....highly recommended, but not cheap including a 4 wheel geometry check + adjustment .....maybe £1k overall

It will hopefully be an interesting exercise to see how they all perform differently, especially as *some* have the front upper strut brace + Devs 'bar of soap' door inserts

 

[Chilli Girl]

You've done well @Gibla, can I borrow one?

[Gibla]

Are you not back on the road yet Jane?

'Borrowing rates' hmmm let me see :-)

[Chilli Girl]

No,   sent you a pm.

[Joesson]

@Gibla mentioned "lca" thrice but I have not an igloo about that which he writes. Maybe he could kindly enlighten me? please!

[Call the midlife!]

@Gibla mentioned "lca" thrice but I have not an igloo about that which he writes. Maybe he could kindly enlighten me? please!

I'm assuming "lower control arms".

[Gibla]

Sorry @Joesson,a pet hate of mine is folks who use unfamiliar abbreviations:- guilty as charged here m'lord :-(

lca = lower control arm

[Joesson]

@Call the midlife! and @Gibla, Thank you both.

[Joesson]

Surprised  that lca (lower control arms)  😉 in isolation made a noticeable difference!
Were the Koni's inserts?
Looking forward to your reports / comparison of Koni v KYB.

[Gibla]

Surprised  that lca (lower control arms)  😉 in isolation made a noticeable difference!
Were the Koni's inserts?
Looking forward to your reports / comparison of Koni v KYB.

Maybe a mix of lca and fitment of a much smaller steering wheel (a 330mm compared to standard OEM)

Kym v Koni (along with different springs on both btw)

[TheTigerUK]

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Brake Caliper refurb,

I have a feeling I would like a caliper refurb, I love great breaks.

[Gibla]

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Brake Caliper refurb,

I have a feeling I would like a caliper refurb, I love great breaks.

Painted orange as well :-)
Yes indeed there is nothing that inspires as much confidence in any car as a good braking system

[TheTigerUK]

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Brake Caliper refurb,

I have a feeling I would like a caliper refurb, I love great breaks.

Painted orange as well :-)
Yes indeed there is nothing that inspires as much confidence in any car as a good braking system

Red for me

[Joesson]

@Gibla said:

Yes indeed there is nothing that inspires as much confidence in any car as a good braking system

There was a time when confidence in any car was inspired by it starting first time every time, stopping was the secondary thing!