savage bulldogs Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I clayed and sealed it in November then it only gets a jet wash and a bucket of wash n wax every fortnight till spring . Still trying to find the courage to brave the cold to change the oil n filter . We've had no snow here [emoji19] just sharp frosts and 4° temps all day Are the justys transverse engined ? (Engine and gearbox in the bay) Or longitudinal like scoobs n beemers ? I can't tell from the pic . I did think about building a sleeper turbo brat pick up with impreza mechanicals . I'd swop the work combo van for one of those any day[emoji41]
Gaulson Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 transverse unfortunately :(. Would take a bit of work but the look on peoples faces at lights would be worth it! I have a question, will alloy wishbones from a classic fit an early new age? Also... are they worth it? I can get a pair for £70!
savage bulldogs Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I read that classic and bugeye share more parts than classic and blobeye upwards but hey I don't believe everything I read on the net I'm fairly sure that anti lift kits are sold for either newage or classic fitment and they bolt to the wishbones . Ally one's are lighter and don't rust but bear in mind you'd have to change the front droplinks to suit ally wishbones as well . Personally I'd leave the steal ones in situ unless yours are showing signs of excessive rust or your replacing/upgrading some bushes in that area
Gaulson Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I was planning on getting some CDF drop links and these alloy wishbones got offered, thoughts being... may as well do both ;)
savage bulldogs Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I not 100% sure about the wishbone fitment but if the part numbers for the ally wishbone bushes on classic and bugeye are the same then in "theory" they should fit . If you do buy any ally arms make sure the seller includes the "cones" which are sleves that sit on top of the balljoints to stop them wearing the taper in the ally wishbones they sit in . I'm running a bump steer kit on my classic and had to make sure it was suitable for my ally arms so check the balljoint part numbers too bud I sold my last set of classic ally arms with cones for £40 but they only had standard bushes in
Gaulson Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Those are the wishbones, my mechanic reckons they will fit so I shall contact the guy tomorrow and see what he says. Thanks for the advice again Savage :)
tom_gr7 Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Mot passed, just a few advisories.. needs new d bushes n new rear droplinks.
Scoobyghost Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Love an mot with those advisories. Best excuse for an upgrade. 1
stants Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 Good news tom, did the clutch go in ok ? I bought a new windscreen wiper for the rear !
tom_gr7 Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Lol stants, clutch conversion is a bit of a long story.... it fitted but it came with the wrong bearing (for mk4 legacy) will post the full story whn i can get on my pc.
david1972 Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Cars not happy today....one or two noises from the engine, but mainly the problem was the brakes. Best way to describe is that it feels like there are stones between the pads and discs at the front [emoji54] doesn't feel or sound good Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk 1
Gambit Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 I wonder if one of the inside pads has warn down with a sticky piston. But heres what I've done new bumper fitted and pipe to the induction kit. 2
majik_thighs Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 They do tend to eat disks if you don't buy quality Dave. I've found out to my cost. Sent from my Galaxy S 5 using Tapatalk
stants Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 Cars not happy today....one or two noises from the engine, but mainly the problem was the brakes. Best way to describe is that it feels like there are stones between the pads and discs at the front [emoji54] doesn't feel or sound good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Maybe there is or loads of salty crap between the disc and !Removed! gaurd ?
david1972 Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 What do you reckon I'm looking at for new front pads and discs at a dealer? Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
tom_gr7 Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 What do you reckon I'm looking at for new front pads and discs at a dealer? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I bought pagid disks n pads of ecp a while back, will get you the links when i can get to a pc.
Gaulson Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 But heres what I've done new bumper fitted and pipe to the induction kit. Liking that bumper!
david1972 Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Brakes better this morning so hopefully just salt n ****....noise might just be part of heat shield too, so hopefully nothing that can't be sorted with a penny washer. Going to give the discs n pads a blast with the hose later to wash any loose **** out Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
tom_gr7 Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 **** just turned the engine over and got an almighty screech. Oh dear.. Edit, was informed tht the screech was just the starter motor gripping onto the new clutch plate.
quit Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 nothing apart from adding more stuff And purchased methanol!! HAHAHA
stants Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 **** just turned the engine over and got an almighty screech. Oh dear.. Edit, was informed tht the screech was just the starter motor gripping onto the new clutch plate. Bit of a brown trousers moment there tom ? Changed pitch stop a while back sounded like the starter was in the passenger footwell
david1972 Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 A good blast with the hose and brakes 100% normal again. My other rattle / vibration looks to be due to exhaust hanger rusted and snapped just before y-pipe....convinces self it's time for that stainless exhaust....now how to get past SWMBO.... Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
cusco scooby wagon Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 what have you 'who me' done today, nothing...... sat waiting (again) for postman to bring seal kits and pistons for my calipers.........still no postman.............
Gaulson Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Postman never comes when you want something :(. Ordering my CDF droplinks when I get paid tomorrow, exciting stuff! 1
cusco scooby wagon Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Postman never comes when you want something :(. Ordering my CDF droplinks when I get paid tomorrow, exciting stuff! i got some CDF F&R drop links for my classic
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