george_seamons Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 From the left hand side of the left top mount, to the right hand side of the right is 1190mm. The top mounts I have are 70mm diameter, so I assume that means centre to centre is 1120mm. Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) Bit of an update. From the very first day of owning the car I noticed a few imperfections with the paintwork that have constantly niggled at me. These being: • both wing mirrors have scuffing on the edges from where the previous owner looks to have tried to fit down a spot they can't make. Along with the offside wing mirror having a crack in it and the nearside having specs in the paint • offside trims have one scuff on them each as shown! 20141026_103541 by dann2707, on Flickr 20141026_103548 by dann2707, on Flickr 20141026_103606 by dann2707, on Flickr 20141026_103611 by dann2707, on Flickr 20141026_103617 by dann2707, on Flickr 20141026_103621 by dann2707, on Flickr So I ordered some wing mirrors and side trims and started to spray them up over a week. Given them enough time to harden. The final finish on them wasn't too great but I knew that i'd be able to get them looking fairly decent with some 2000 wet and dry, the machine polisher and some megs #205 cutting compound. Just a finishing polish as not much cutting would be required! This was after spraying 20141026_103757 by dann2707, on Flickr 20141026_103812 by dann2707, on Flickr I then started flatting them back with the P2000 20141026_105728 by dann2707, on Flickr And removed the old trim off and cleaned behind it (after this pic) 20141026_110503 by dann2707, on Flickr I then put the new trim on and polished it 20141026_111101 by dann2707, on Flickr Much better 20141026_111130 by dann2707, on Flickr Same for the front 20141026_112057 by dann2707, on Flickr This shows a 75/25 shot of it being polished and just flatted back. Difference is unreal 20141026_113547 by dann2707, on Flickr Close up after the polishing, so happy to say it was just done with rattle cans 20141026_113600 by dann2707, on Flickr 20141026_113610 by dann2707, on Flickr Both trims now on and polished 20141026_114321 by dann2707, on Flickr Wing mirror caps also on too. Same process as the side trims 20141026_114338 by dann2707, on Flickr 20141026_114353 by dann2707, on Flickr I then gave her a wash 20141026_121044 by dann2707, on Flickr No more scratched trim! Gave it two coats of collinite #915 20141026_122510 by dann2707, on Flickr I then dressed the plastics and the tyres and took a few more pics 20141026_133224 by dann2707, on Flickr 20141026_133233 by dann2707, on Flickr So high at the front ughh 20141026_133240 by dann2707, on Flickr 20141026_133305(1) by dann2707, on Flickr My favourite picture I think 20141026_133328 by dann2707, on Flickr I'm nearing the end of my Collinite #915. I've had this for 5 years now haha 20141026_133410 by dann2707, on Flickr Then gave the interior a clean seeing as though I hadn't done it for a few weeks 20141026_150029 by dann2707, on Flickr Edited October 26, 2014 by dann2707 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Looks good mate, nice one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I think you need to take more pics, and make them even bigger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Looks good mate, nice one Cheers mate! How's the hunt for the new car going? I think you need to take more pics, and make them even bigger They look tiny on my monitor haha fooooookayouuuuuuuuuu dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Bloody wanky works intranet, probably slower than dial up and cause the box in here is so underpowered it literally took me 15 minutes to scroll down the post as the images fill the screen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I need: A new wheel brush (My halfords one snapped off at the handle) Wash Mit (my lambswool one didn't like a hot wash and is now babies hand size) Tar Remover (run out) Shampoo (replace god awful megs wash and wax i currently have) Some wax for the winter (i have farecla g3 paste wax but it doesn't seem to last, thinking Collinite #845?) I'm open to suggestions. I'd rather buy it all from one place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Cheers mate! How's the hunt for the new car going? Need to shift the Golf first ideally, which is a pain as I've found an LCR closer to home with a few little niggles that'd be ideal and is cheap as the guy needs the space. Golf is in for Tesco-repairs Tuesday then need to pull the LCR running gear off for Craig before I can sell. Bah! If anyone wants a PD150 GT TDI cheap let me know! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Need to shift the Golf first ideally, which is a pain as I've found an LCR closer to home with a few little niggles that'd be ideal and is cheap as the guy needs the space. Golf is in for Tesco-repairs Tuesday then need to pull the LCR running gear off for Craig before I can sell. Bah! If anyone wants a PD150 GT TDI cheap let me know! Well whenever you want to get the bits sorted dude let me know. Although I will need a hand as I conveniently fecked my ankle again yesterday evening, so won't be the most mobile for the next month or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boumsong Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Away for the weekend else I would mate. If you've not sorted it when I get back tomorrow I'll get the tape measure out. Just passed a Jurassic Park truck on the AA38 about 10 miles outside Derby. Boumsong?!! Indeed! I was heading to Cannock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 From the left hand side of the left top mount, to the right hand side of the right is 1190mm. The top mounts I have are 70mm diameter, so I assume that means centre to centre is 1120mm. Hope that helps! Legend, thanks for that, that's ideal. Within the range I was hoping for so that's good news , time to look into things a bit more seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Well whenever you want to get the bits sorted dude let me know. Although I will need a hand as I conveniently fecked my ankle again yesterday evening, so won't be the most mobile for the next month or so Now?! Potentially this coming weekend? May be my last in the uk for a few weeks so potential to put that on hold but we'll see. Just want to get the Golf shifted ASAP to make room for more 1.8t goodness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Saab 9k donated some parts towards the Porsches EFI parts pile I've had that Saab 8 years, time I used it for something! I'm hoping the fuel rail is the right spacing, otherwise I'll go to the ford breaker this week and grab one that is supposed to fit. I can now at least get making/modifying bits whilst I save for an ECU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinfor Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 So this is a really weird question, but does anyone know how or even if I can make my E46 330 sound even remotely close to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0GmZuAj-DA I know I only have a 6 and it doesnt really want to rev much more than 6k but if I could get close I would be happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Now?! Potentially this coming weekend? May be my last in the uk for a few weeks so potential to put that on hold but we'll see. Just want to get the Golf shifted ASAP to make room for more 1.8t goodness. I wish! Could potentially do this weekend or the next, depends as I may be getting my ankle sorted by a certain Physio this coming weekend. If not i'm definitely game. Although like I said, currently in an air cast and on crutches Gimme a call tomorrow evening when you're free after work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 So mild steel us fine? I always thought they were treated in some way so assumed it couldn't be done Maybe if the car weighs loads and has lots of suspension travel you need something special, but I'm pretty sure mild will be fine. Have bought steel anyway, will do the calculations later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Went drifting again with the intention of it likely being our last session, because we both wanted to stop pouring money into a rusty Ford with dead piston rings. Good thing we had that intention, because my mate hit some surprisingly solid tyres. On the plus side the rear anti-roll bar we fitted seemed to really help. Massive fun but too expensive to keep doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Maybe if the car weighs loads and has lots of suspension travel you need something special, but I'm pretty sure mild will be fine. Have bought steel anyway, will do the calculations later Keep us updated, I know I'm well interested! I can bend tube on my press as I have made adaptors, saves me hunting for overpriced 944 ARBs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 My new tyres showed up today, just need to get them fitted and then the wheels on to the car and I should have some decent handling in the wet at last Goodyear EfficientGrip, if anyone is wondering. Pretty much the best tyre I could find for my money, the reviews everywhere are fantastic - they are A rated for wet conditions and C for fuel economy, I couldn't find much else that performs that well. It'll be interesting to see how well they perform compared to the useless Goodyear DuraGrip's I currently run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Really confused. When in a higher gear, 4 5 or 6, when accelerating the revs drop at 3k to 2.7k then carries on, guessing it's just clutch slip? Also, last night after 2 hour drive on motorway my thermostat went from 90 to 50c guessing broken thermostat? Will see if it still does it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Also, last night after 2 hour drive on motorway my thermostat went from 90 to 50c guessing broken thermostat? Will see if it still does it today. Will be faulty temperature sensor/gauge, not the thermostat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Often a bad earth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Really confused. When in a higher gear, 4 5 or 6, when accelerating the revs drop at 3k to 2.7k then carries on, guessing it's just clutch slip? Also, last night after 2 hour drive on motorway my thermostat went from 90 to 50c guessing broken thermostat? Will see if it still does it today. Clutch slip makes the revs go up, not down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Will be faulty temperature sensor/gauge, not the thermostat. What makes you say it's not the stat? I'd probably try a new coolant temp sensor first, just because it's a VAG car and they seem to like going, but it could well be the stat, especially if it's been changed for a pattern one at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 What makes you say it's not the stat? I'd probably try a new coolant temp sensor first, just because it's a VAG car and they seem to like going, but it could well be the stat, especially if it's been changed for a pattern one at some point. Stat jamming open would let the engine cool to below normal operating temperature, but no way down to 50 degrees, especially on motorway driving. You can test the thermostat by taking it out, putting it in boiling water and making sure it opens properly Jake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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