SamKidney Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) Mixed feelings about this evenings results. The bias valve is in, all lines complete and the brakes seem to work but I'm getting the impression the master cylinder isn't up to the job. Long pedal travel and quite squishy.. front pads are brand new however so I'm hoping that it'll improve with some mileage when they've bedded in. There's no air in there at all, spent well over an hour going round in circles bleeding them all with the valve wide open for free flow. 1" MC would undoubtably improve feel. Time to get some miles in I think and see how we go. Only suffered one leak too! Might remake that pipe as the flare wasn't incredible. Harness and diff should land any day this week. Edited July 10, 2017 by SamKidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 You certainly know how to crack on Sam. You seem to do a normal persons weeks work in a few hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 It's all down to age. Definetly. Going to look at a new toy tomorow, should be coming home too if everything is as he describes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 3 vibration settings and a range of oscillating attachments? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 39 minutes ago, Danny said: You certainly know how to crack on Sam. You seem to do a normal persons weeks work in a few hours 24 hour access to a garage with ramps and every tool I'd ever need helps a lot! I've got bugger all else to do either 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 9 minutes ago, Luke Rainbird said: 3 vibration settings and a range of oscillating attachments? I haven't asked that one but I'll be disappointed if it doesn't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 The exciting bits have arrived 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Harness arrived today but I'd overlooked the need to purchase under floor spreader plates with nuts to accept the eyelets. Bastarrdddddddd. One more thing to do on top of the diff and timing chain this weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 It was exactly as described and I f**king love it. 64 Ford Fairlane 500, cali import on air ride with a rebuilt 289 motor, double barrel holley carb and stainless headers with stainless side pipes. It's been cammed aswell but he's not sure what cam it is, it's not very vicious though nice and mild. Batism of fire on the drive home with 200 miles between the purchase and home lol. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 You are such an old school Yank Looks tidy dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 It's just so f**king cool It's got abit of rust on the arch edges but with 12 months ticket I can ignore that till winter and just enjoy it. Only cost 60 to get home up the A1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted July 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Big post alert. Firstly, company car renewal. I have following choice: I can bet on what TF's reaction would be, but the Volvo is currently winning for me. Both are 200bhp diesels, but the Volvo I think will suit my needs better. The BMW would definitely win if it was just a personal car that didn't do 2000 miles a month. Speaking of personal car, here's my fun from Castle Combe: And finally, here's my super slow driving: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 f**k, half a tank in an evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 I did 80 miles to half a tank the other day driving up to the mappers with the wastegate disconnected oops. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 My old Civic on ITBs did a full tank from Barton to Silsden, around 80 miles too I had a huge smile on my face all the way home though haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 New works van, need to up my prices for delivery! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 That is pretty f**king cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 How many jukeboxes can you squeeze in the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Sod all, haha. It's nuts actually, it's only a foot longer and 4 inch wider then my caddy! Just went to Morrison's for dinner an gave it the boot on the way out. Set about 20 car alarms off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Even the wife said it's pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 My future wife says she loves it, how have I managed It?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 6 hours ago, dann2707 said: I did 80 miles to half a tank the other day driving up to the mappers with the wastegate disconnected oops. Think I managed about 35 miles to 20 quid last night, I worked it out at 8ish mpg lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 You have a big silly v8 and air ride and you've not posted a video yet? Sort it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 What do you a video of? Don't you still have that one of my windmilling your wife?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Speed meter gear has arrived... who cares to guess how much this little bit of machined metal cost? I feel ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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