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Pot holes 2 - wheels bearings 0 
Decided to overhaul the front suspension strut with OEM components. Should get the struts built and fitted tomorrow.
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 iplay
Seasoned Pro  Location: Number Wang Registered: 18 May 2006 Posts: 3,268 Status: Offline |
Decided to overhaul the front suspension strut with OEM components. Should get the struts built and fitted tomorrow. |
 Posted 24th Apr 2010 at 02:13
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
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You had fun then?  I'll send you mine to do whilst you've got the paint out... ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 24th Apr 2010 at 02:31
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iplay
Seasoned Pro Location: Number Wang Registered: 18 May 2006 Posts: 3,268 Status: Offline |
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phillipm wrote: You had fun then? I'll send you mine to do whilst you've got the paint out... Thanks for the help on paint  Going to use Dan's spring compressor machine tomorrow to save the hassle of doing it by hand. |
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Posted 24th Apr 2010 at 02:39
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
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Have you got the part number handy for those bumpstops?Last time I wanted some they only had the shorter rubber 2-stage ones in. ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 24th Apr 2010 at 02:44
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iplay
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phillipm wrote: Have you got the part number handy for those bumpstops? Last time I wanted some they only had the shorter rubber 2-stage ones in. 0000503327 REBOUND STOP £13.04+VAT |
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Posted 24th Apr 2010 at 02:52
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
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Cheers, mine are fooked, too many potholes ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 24th Apr 2010 at 02:54
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iplay
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Is it best to attach the front strut to the wheelbearing hub carrier before putting it on the car or put the spring/damper on first and then the wheelbearing hub carrier after? |
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Posted 26th Apr 2010 at 01:34
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phillipm
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I always stick the carrier on first then the damper in, but it depends on how long your spring compressor are - if they're fairly short it makes the job a right bas**rd, if they're fairly long it's a piece of p*ss.________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 26th Apr 2010 at 02:55
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iplay
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phillipm wrote: I always stick the carrier on first then the damper in, but it depends on how long your spring compressor are - if they're fairly short it makes the job a right bas**rd, if they're fairly long it's a piece of p*ss. I can't work out which damper is left and right ... Do the damper drop link tabs point backwards or forwards in relation to the damper pinch bolt locating tab? I am assuming backwards closer to the ARB? |
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Posted 26th Apr 2010 at 03:19
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phillipm
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Backwards.________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 26th Apr 2010 at 03:18
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iplay
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  cheers phllip ... The drive today was slow and refined! All it needs now are some droplinks  |
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Posted 28th Apr 2010 at 18:15
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iplay
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Fitting the strut to the car was fairly straight forward.1. Get jack to level of wishbone. 2. Push strut up into locating hole. 3. Screw in 2 Top mount bolts halfway, which gives play for the suspension strut to move out to locate driveshaft. 4. Push in driveshaft 5. Use bar to lever wishbone down to insert ball joints. 6. use bar to lever Anti-roll bar down to fit drop links (car was jacked up/stands on one side). 7. Torque everything up. I used silicone seal on the ABS sensor fitted before the strut went on to prevent it rusting fast. |
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Posted 28th Apr 2010 at 18:31
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phillipm
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What's this 'slow' thing you speak of?Mine are easier to fit - bolt upright to balljoint, bolt driveshaft to hub, let fancy wishbones drop down 4 inches further than standard, slot strut in upright  ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 28th Apr 2010 at 18:45
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iplay
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slow = bedding in brakes |
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Posted 28th Apr 2010 at 21:43
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phillipm
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= Slow for a bit then thrash the tits off 'em?________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 28th Apr 2010 at 23:24
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cwspellowe
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quote: NICE  ________________________________________ Bye bye Sundance Kid |
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Posted 29th Apr 2010 at 03:50
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iplay
Seasoned Pro Location: Number Wang Registered: 18 May 2006 Posts: 3,268 Status: Offline |
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should the hub face be greased or oiled or ? |
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Posted 29th Apr 2010 at 03:51
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phillipm
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I usually give it a slight smear of grease, stops the disc/wheel corroding on.________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 29th Apr 2010 at 03:56
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iplay
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phillipm wrote: = Slow for a bit then thrash the tits off 'em? That would be the continual green fade brake cycle! |
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Posted 5th May 2010 at 17:50
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rallyestyle
Seasoned Pro  Location: London Registered: 23 Jul 2003 Posts: 14,991 Status: Offline |
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WOW!! You have been busy neil!! Are they brand new hubs??Think i might need to overhaul mine at some point, maybe next year  ________________________________________ Just Drive It |
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Posted 5th May 2010 at 18:16
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iplay
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rallyestyle wrote: WOW!! You have been busy neil!! Are they brand new hubs?? Think i might need to overhaul mine at some point, maybe next year Yes new hubs ... new wheel bearings made so much difference to grip, road noise and ride quality. If you are after changing just wheel bearings phillipm knows a good bearing for around £30 which is uprated over the OEM ones. busy me?    Not sure if very high temp paint makes a difference to the life of the exhaust ... |
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Posted 5th May 2010 at 22:08
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phillipm
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iplay wrote: If you are after changing just wheel bearings phillipm knows a good bearing for around £30 which is uprated over the OEM ones. There's a very common double zero class machine bearing the same size as the TU ones, 35 quid + vat each.I think the XU bearings are a bit bigger but they appear to have sized them all from lathe class bearings because there's one for the rear that goes straight in too. Best bet is see what your local bearing shop can offer, that's all I did @ exhaust.You're gonna be really p*ssed off when they salt the roads this winter ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 5th May 2010 at 22:53
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iplay
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phillipm wrote: @ exhaust.You're gonna be really p*ssed off when they salt the roads this winter I wish there is a more permanent solution to OEM exhausts ... i should be ok with salt ... devon has 12,000 miles of b road and they cover about <1% |
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Posted 5th May 2010 at 23:31
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rallyestyle
Seasoned Pro Location: London Registered: 23 Jul 2003 Posts: 14,991 Status: Offline |
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damn i wish i had the time/space to do something like this, i love new things  I may need some of those bearings soon phil, have some hubs i will probably refurb ________________________________________ Just Drive It |
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Posted 6th May 2010 at 00:16
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gazzerdaman
Seasoned Pro  Location: Chelmsford Registered: 25 Sep 2003 Posts: 10,283 Status: Offline |
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Are you going to fit the proper GTi 6 tailpipe end? I'm interested in how easy it is to get the chrome tip swapped over without it being obvious when fitted________________________________________ GaryCherry Red GTi 6 |
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Posted 6th May 2010 at 00:40
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