forteh Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 I'm going to hazard a guess that you're talking about the plastic shimming that sits between the top of the strut / underside top mount and the spring; it will allow the spring to slide and twist on the mountings whilst reducing suspension noise. As they compress, coil springs both expand in diameter and twist along their length, if there is additional friction at the ends of the spring then it could affect the action of the spring. Whether or not this is noticeable in your application I couldn't say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 I don't really know. I just know that NB suspension has them as standard, but many people suggest we don't need them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 I received two sheets of 22 gauge steel today. Just going to take my time and rebuild this shell bit by bit when time permits. Time doesn't cost anything and I'll end up with a tidy rust free shell, and be able to buy a few nice bits and bobs along the way. Makes it worth doing I suppose 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Sounds good man - seems like you could easily spend forever chasing your tail finding rust, replacing the shell only to find the new one has the same issue. That said, I do like the Integra shape. Make sure you post up lots of photos Incidentally I picked up some similar steel today, albeit a far smaller sheet that I intend to turn into a heatshield rather than body panels. @craigjames - Just got myself a set of 630s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 The Integra is extremely tempting and providing I can blag a space to store it that may still be on the cards. Was previously K20 swapped so that would make for an interesting long term project with how easily it would accept another... I cant own 3 Hondas at once. (Have to keep reminding myself) Thankfully its not the panels for the Civic I'll have to fabricate. Its the sill edges where they meet the floor and fabricating sections of the rear inner arches that will be the most time consuming part. This one is a bit further gone than say, another one may be (which would make my life easier) but it means all the usual areas have been treated correctly. Theres only one way to remove rust and thats cut it out and replace with new. Hiding it with filler and fiberglass is a no no from me. The floor is sound, I already have a brand spanker slam pannel and lower cross-member to go on that Id bought a good while back and both rear arch panels. The N/S is cut out and the replacement cut accordingly. Just got to get my head round making up the inner arch section! Plenty of photos for sure. Two Civics, a Yaris T sport and a potential Integra. Running out of places to abandon them.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 15 hours ago, MadManMike said: I don't really know. I just know that NB suspension has them as standard, but many people suggest we don't need them... If they are what Ed says, mine always go in the bin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 12 hours ago, Luke Rainbird said: Sounds good man - seems like you could easily spend forever chasing your tail finding rust, replacing the shell only to find the new one has the same issue. That said, I do like the Integra shape. Make sure you post up lots of photos Incidentally I picked up some similar steel today, albeit a far smaller sheet that I intend to turn into a heatshield rather than body panels. @craigjames - Just got myself a set of 630s. Dekas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 14 hours ago, SamKidney said: I cant own 3 Hondas at once. (Have to keep reminding myself) Buy it and figure it out later. I own 12 jukeboxes now and they're all over the place haha. In-laws garage has 3, dads garage has 2, 2 in my living room, 4 in my unit and 1 at my dads business under sheets. Nobody knows about the other 3 I've got on freight from America yet either lol. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Replaced offside rear door lock in the Golf today, f**king horrific job. Two down, one to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Took the plunge. I'm no welder but so far so good nice and solid and is a million times better than the previous job that was there. Everything fits so far... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Nice one man. I'd quite like to reinforce the chassis rails on my Leon with a bit of 3mm steel plate to be honest - presumably whoever worked on the car before I had it used the thinnest jack head known to man from the way it's deformed/dented them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Nice work! Cheers jarod for the images, which projectors did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 I've spent so long looking for suspension components, driving around to collect them... The lockup I was keeping my car in has EVERYTHING I NEED, sat in a box. My friend didn't think to tell me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paperclip Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) On 20/09/2016 at 10:41 PM, CurtisRider said: The grooves had saw dust in after rounding the edge, but you get the idea Nice work man, I would go for a ERA Fortress sash lock and decent handle with a pair of OVAL cylinder dead locks with guards on (keyed alike), tempted to put in a pair of hinge side bolts in to. Pretty much got to kick it down to get in. Couldn't help myself Edited September 22, 2016 by Paperclip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Cheers for the heads up I have the Yale equivalent to the ERA, still deciding on a handle ( I know...). Where would I get matched dead locks from? That would be ideal! Hinge side bolts are a new one to me, I was actually looking at making something similar so thank you! I spent quite a long time today getting the door frame finished, lots and lots of routing out to cover the door hinges as they are a difficult profile to match! I think it's turned out fine though, fits tight and flush although aesthetically I'm not won over by my solution for the angled bit above the door... perhaps a light up there will break up the weird chunky look! it functions fine and that's really all I should be worrying about. The door frame has been reinforced with steel to make it that little bit harder to break into, I'm looking forward to fitting the locks and handle, it'll look more complete then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclip Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) 43 minutes ago, CurtisRider said: Cheers for the heads up I have the Yale equivalent to the ERA, still deciding on a handle ( I know...). Where would I get matched dead locks from? That would be ideal! Hinge side bolts are a new one to me, I was actually looking at making something similar so thank you! I spent quite a long time today getting the door frame finished, lots and lots of routing out to cover the door hinges as they are a difficult profile to match! I think it's turned out fine though, fits tight and flush although aesthetically I'm not won over by my solution for the angled bit above the door... perhaps a light up there will break up the weird chunky look! it functions fine and that's really all I should be worrying about. The door frame has been reinforced with steel to make it that little bit harder to break into, I'm looking forward to fitting the locks and handle, it'll look more complete then. Hinge side bolts do a pretty good job, its just easy to fit extra security. You could just go buy a pair of normal dead locks to fit and get them keyed alike something like Yale, ERA or Union are all okay. I would say get a pair of Euro sash locks BS, coupled with a pair of anti snap barrels (any really will do, UPA or Securit are cheap and cheerful) and a pair of Cylinder guards. You're probably talking £65. It's a visual deterrent, it looks bad ass, it gives you two keys to have to get in which would put off anyone trying to break in. Stronger locks and what not. You will have to measure your door though to check the barrel size and probably set the lock to suit the barrel but that's the same for the yale key to. Maybe you'll not be able to lock yourself in EDIT: Ironmongers/ hardware places best bet, SKS catalogue also with next day delivery is all good. Edited September 22, 2016 by Paperclip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 17 hours ago, CurtisRider said: Nice work! Cheers jarod for the images, which projectors did you use? Oh hai. Just cheap eBay ones, they were about £20? The same ones Spunky and Prawn used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 full 2.5" stainless exhaust ordered 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Continuing the arch saga this afternoon. Got a patch made up for the back section of the inner arch I'm rather proud of haha. Hoping I can get this side finished today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Boooooom. No rust this side now. Skim of filler and a rub down next. Other side to start.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Doing a proper photo shoot tomorrow, but here's the back end on the new coils. *Hides from Adam* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 LOL: Standard MX-5 procedure: Did my finest impression of G: Fitted a new wing and dropped the car down, to find it sits like this: It'll be raised a bit soon as it's too low, but my god it sticks! Nailed it around a tight corner at 30 and it was amazing. Once it lets go it's not as forgiving as it used to be, but I'm incredibly happy with it now. Can't wait to go on track with it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 Looking good Mike. I've just missed out on a set of Miester R coilovers for the Civic because the bloke wont post them All the good deals are hours away down south Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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