george_seamons Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Gotta love car friends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Awww yes! No car friends in Nottingham Sold some 924 driving lights that I got free ages ago, that's my clutch paid for The guys also giving me his old knackered driving lights in return for a small discount so that I can make projector ones as planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Sorry if I'm rather thick but can anyone answer these two questions: If a spring and shock absorber (coilover) is mounted to the steering knuckle the suspension leverage is 1:1 right? Regardless of the amount of wheel spacers and ET? The same would therefore apply to the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Yes. Took me a while to head my head around it - but because suspension rates are calculated as a frequency, you ignore wheel offset, spacers, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Sorry if I'm rather thick but can anyone answer these two questions: If a spring and shock absorber (coilover) is mounted to the steering knuckle the suspension leverage is 1:1 right? Regardless of the amount of wheel spacers and ET? The same would therefore apply to the rear. Yes and no. Technically speaking, the shocks inclination and the swing axle length will effect things too, but on the whole, the effect of these on a McPherson strut's small enough that you don't need to account for them. The inclination won't be effected at all by wheels or spacers, and on a McPherson strut the swing axle length won't really be effected enough to matter either. Edited March 27, 2014 by RobinJI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Oh, yeah, of course, assumed Alex had taken into account the shock angle etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I don't really expect anybody on here to want to buy these. But worth a shot, it's a copy and paste btw. I am selling off my brochure collection, it just takes up too much space. I have every single UK SAAB brochure, from 1952 to 1992. Every one of them, I also have multiples with different serial numbers, so I can match the month of registration to a print month for the brochure so you can have a brochure which would have been in circulation at the time your car was originally purchased. I have 2 E30 M3 brochures, two E36 brochures, one Evo and one non. The Evo brochure includes the Imola Individual (ii) models. I have a 964 Cup brochure from 1990. I have numerous Ford brochures, Mk1 Focus RS, Mk2 FRS, Fiesta ST dealer packs. etc etc. I also have this, an original March 2001 dealer only issued Mk1 Focus RS brochure pack. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261435965444?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 The Mk1 FRS was launched in October 2002, this was a provisional specification pack designed to get dealer feedback pre-release. It is oozing with pictures, quotes and information from Colin McRae about the chassis. I feel like a gammon marketing this because of the late great Colin, but f**k it. It's rare. I have about 10 different Mazda RX8 catalogues, which I am yet to sort through. But one of them includes this - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261435939836?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 An insanely rare RX8 R3 dealer launch pack. Which includes original marketing structure, discount campaigns, finance incentives, technical specifications, competitor reviews etc. It's my pride and joy, so no nobby collectors who will shrink wrap it and never read the thing. I've also got every year of Mk2 Golf GTI brochure, including 4 copies of the iconic 16V brochure. It includes the all important G60 supplement. I have various "classic" Fiat brochures from their propaganda department in that beautiful cross print that they liked to use. As well as an original Fiat 500 shop manual. Invaluable to an owner. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261435969247?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 I also have three Audi RS2 sales manuals, and a dealer launch guide for an S2. I don't plan on selling these, because I want them for when I own the cars. However, I'd be willing to sell one of the RS2 manuals for the right price. This one - http://www.s2-audi.co.uk/audi_docs/rs2.htm And this one - http://www.s2-audi.co.uk/audi_docs/brochure_apr94.htm Let me know if there's anything you guys want, or are searching for because I may well have it. My collection is a bit umm, "out of hand" should we say. Most of my stuff is SAAB, Fiat, BMW, VW, Audi (although most aren't for sale), Porsche and a couple of leather bound Ferrari ones which wouldn't be for sale without a serious offer. Cheers for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Started putting the car back together It says racing on it now, so you know it's fast 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 could that engine BE any further forwards Going to be a whole load of fun Rich! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 It's not the best thought out design, that's why the radiator has to be where it is, it's there as standard on the actual S2's too, so the front driveshafts can come out the side of the box. The S6 it came out of had a little more room, enough to fit the rad in at least! Hoping for 380bhp, expecting more like 360 Who's at Inters this year? I know a few of you go (especially Mr Prawn) but I've never managed to speak to any of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Yes and no. Technically speaking, the shocks inclination and the swing axle length will effect things too, but on the whole, the effect of these on a McPherson strut's small enough that you don't need to account for them. The inclination won't be effected at all by wheels or spacers, and on a McPherson strut the swing axle length won't really be effected enough to matter either. Yep, thought of that. But considering the angles are really small and the rear is almost vertical I don't think they need to be taken into account like you say. Edit: Car is on the new springs, still needs a lot of adjustment. Annoyingly the geometry is so badly off that I can't drive the car to test the ride height. But when I set the geometry up and start fiddling with the ride height, I'll mess up the geometry. Not sure what to do. Haven't been able to fix the Vanos so it's going back on. Been calling a company in the UK for the last 3 weeks and every week they say they'll have the seals in stock next week. Edited March 28, 2014 by Greetings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 how can it be THAT badly off Alex? Surely you can just track it up by eye / string lines, take it for a spin to settle the suspension, then align it all again and be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 how can it be THAT badly off Alex? Surely you can just track it up by eye / string lines, take it for a spin to settle the suspension, then align it all again and be happy I haven't got a single road tyre, only racing/rally tyres. The car is incredibly nervous on those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 not good difficult position man.First rule of building a decent car - don't make it shit to drive 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 loosely related to that statement, Prawn; Any progress on the BBT tfsi conversion kit at all? Pretty out of the loop while I'm stuck here. Thinking of potentially going down the rods etc route in the near future to make way for a tfsi turbo kit on in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Looks too low Alex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Looks too low Alex! Definitely! To determine the correct ride height I need to drive it fast on a narrow bumpy road. That's where the wonky geometry becomes dangerous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Going to look at a 2005 1.8T FR tomorrow. Any tips for things to look at? It's got 100K on the clock and FSH... Seller is looking for £3K onvo. If it were in the good condition it is advertised as, what would you pay for it? Not sure what would be considered a cheeky offer either? Would it be reasonable to haggle at £2800? Edited March 29, 2014 by David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Yes, make sure you know what it is as they didn't make a 1.8T FR It's either a 1.9 TDI FR or a 1.8T Cupra R. In terms of price, they seem to go for around £3k but that's fairly high miles for an R, try £2750 and see what they say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 So turns out my mechanics just a twat, the original alternator belt snapped after he'd removed and reinstalled it to do the cambelt change, it was old anyway so I took his word for it when he claimed it wasn't his fault. Just left work and the alternator belt snapped yet again, this one was brand new as of Thursday. I also got him to change the rear pads whilst he was working and now the drivers side is squealing like f**k (as if metal is being dragged along the disc) and the pedal is now wooden and gash :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam T Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 So turns out my mechanics just a twat, the original alternator belt snapped after he'd removed and reinstalled it to do the cambelt change, it was old anyway so I took his word for it when he claimed it wasn't his fault. Just left work and the alternator belt snapped yet again, this one was brand new as of Thursday. I also got him to change the rear pads whilst he was working and now the drivers side is squealing like f**k (as if metal is being dragged along the disc) and the pedal is now wooden and gash :/ Hard pedal is pretty normal when chaining your pads and its probably just a backing plate mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Yes, make sure you know what it is as they didn't make a 1.8T FR It's either a 1.9 TDI FR or a 1.8T Cupra R. In terms of price, they seem to go for around £3k but that's fairly high miles for an R, try £2750 and see what they say They did actually do a 1.8t FR on the really late models (that must have been one of the last in that shape, mk2's were 06+). 100k is a fairly average mileage, bit on the high side for the year though. Price is pretty steep, you could just about get an R for that money (would be a bit ropey though). I'd aim for £2,500 with the intention to meet in the middle. Depends on its condition though, and what you are after in a car. You can get a facelift cupra (which is exactly the same apart from the wheels...which are 17" versions of the cupra R wheels), with change from £2000 nowadays, so you are essentially paying a further £1000 for an FR badge, and a few years newer. Again, depends what you want from the car...does ages bother you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I stand corrected, I didn't know there were petrol FR's in mk1 form! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Thanks for the replies. What does the fr badge actually get me over a normal cupra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 An FR badge and some 17" LCR-style rims, mostly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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