dann2707 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I agree, absolutely awful haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Ooo second for Subaru Justy, +1, Justys are so awesome. Growing up in the country and going to a rural school, a lot of guys were from farming backgrounds and had 'field cars'. We cobbled together a couple of hundred quid between about 5 of us and picked up a Justy. Best field car ever - small engine, 4wd and the thing took such a beating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Did I fail in my linking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Just had the autoglass man try to lecture me on my rain repellent saying I can use any polish and it will work just as well as the £13 product I have just applied hahahaa. One of those things where you don't want to argue so you just kind of agree and go oh right yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I used ordinary polish once. One of those things you will only ever do the one time. Genuinely could not see for shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Don't most polishes say not to get it on glass as it can cause the glass to go misty in appearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Misty is an understatement! It was like trying to look out of a glass of milk! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Just paid a deposite for my old MX-5, won't be collecting until the end of next month though 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Ask him not to do any high speed runs between now and then. or you'll need a new bootlid Excellent news mate! AP's almost ready to go on now: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Looking good Nick..... Because racebus. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam T Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Love my car at the moment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 So cleaned car inside and out, got bosch aero blades as the oem wipers flap about at 70+. Next on the list is overhaul the ignition (got brand new oem ht leads with the car unfitted) so need dizzy, rotor and some plugs. After than changing all the fluids and filters and fitting braided hoses with new pads (maybe discs too? Current ones dont have much of a lip). Getting rear tyres done soon as have one conti and one nankang in 235/40/17 and I'd rather the "proper" 245/35/17, fronts will be done next month. Anything else I've missed in terms of giving the car a proper service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Go through all the water drains and make sure they are clear and not full of muck to avoid getting condensation issues/water getting in the electrics. Clean all earthing points with emery cloth and apply copper grease. Clean all fuse contacts and replace any corroded fuses. Get the battery load tested and check the alternator output to ensure they are both in tip top order. Fill the fuel filter with Forte before you fit it, this will burn some poop out of the engine without dragging crap from the tank through the lines. Replace the brake oil, coolant and transmission oil so that all the fluids are nice and fresh. Sounds like lots of extra effort but it's better to do those things now than find out later on your way home in the dark in the pouring rain :$ I wish I had gotten all those jobs over and done with on all my cars, even the newer ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I went to look at another Cooper S this week, walked away because I don't want to impulse buy this time. And they didn't quite offer me enough for the A3. Decided I wanted it (it's the best out of the four I have looked at) and then got a phone call saying it was sold. Mother f**kers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 They're popular enough for something very similar if not the same to pop up again in no time, don't worry too much dude. My dads had problems getting the camper running over the past few weeks after fitting a new motor so I went over to offer fresh eyes, got it running in the end. Specs are- Twin solex 40s, 1641, balanced bottom end, spicy cam(unsure what), alternator conversion, vintage speed exhaust pack. Got up't running today after cleaning the carbs and it's pretty furious for a bus. It wants a good tune but first impressions are good. He's been offered a freeway flyer 5speed for it, but drums all round probably want tending to first before adding any more speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Wondering if changing my vac pipe for the vnt mechanism is giving me dodgy boost problems as the inner diameter changes half way from the n75 to the actuator for the turbo. Not sure how it works and wondering if that could give me dodgy boost issues Although today I got in the car and it told me my oil was low. I normally check it and this just happened to be the same time I'm thinking one of my bearings in the turbo has gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 When I ask how it could affect it, I'm referring to the back pressure idea of If a hole is narrower it comes out at a higher velocity and pressure. Bit like squeezing a hose pipe end and the water coming out with higher pressure. Really not sure how the vacuum system works in relation to the dia of the pipe if anyone does know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) Hmg/cm2, (someone will undoutably correct that ) .venturi works the same blown or sucked but that's not how an actuator works as there is no air flow, just vacuum. So if the vacuum over cm2 tube is similar to oe your cool as long as the tube doesn't collapse. Edited February 9, 2014 by *gentlydoesit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 What can happen with guages and boost tees is the lines being long (to get from the turbo to dash) having a negative affect, but not a total lack of boost. The wastegate is shut until the vacuum opens it so if there were no vacuum you'd still boost, it'd be shit at higher rpms though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavLawson Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) I beleive the VNT mechanism vanes open as the vacuum increases with revs. Surely if the pipe you've installed is larger the Vacuum pressure would effectivly drop and the turbo would be over-boosting. Which over time would cause damage to the bearings etc. So you would probably find your car felt slightly more powerful with better MPG especially if you're burning oil too. Does it occasionally just go into limp Mode? Edited February 9, 2014 by GavLawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 It's burning more oil and over boosting a lot. We'vetried to get it under control with the mapping. Would a shot bearing give an over boost problem!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Aids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) So I had a quick eyeball of this http://tribes.tribe.net/dieselpower/photos/7a0d3320-0c3b-49f2-8298-b32868853342 and I guess that the actuator is operating at the wrong values or you need to adjust it so the veins are in the right place per rpm. (First internal pic I found) Edited February 9, 2014 by *gentlydoesit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Car came out for a quick play today, it's only been a week and I've really missed driving it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Car came out for a quick play today, it's only been a week and I've really missed driving it! This is why despite being rubbish, old cars are definitely brilliant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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