SamKidney Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Worth a stab at a claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 It's an RPC stage 2. I doubt they would warranty it to be honest, I will see if I can dig out the receipt. Well it's not like you were running too much torque for it to handle.... But in all seriousness that's pretty damn poor. In what way has it failed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamWood! Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Well it's not like you were running too much torque for it to handle.... But in all seriousness that's pretty damn poor. In what way has it failed? It's 300 foot pounds of torque currently. I'm not sure how it's failed to be honest, there was some horrible clunky banging noises last night, now as soon as you lift the pedal 5mm it's jerking forward and the clutch just feels horrible. I'm going to have to pull the boot off the clutch fork and have a look inside the bell housing. It's also still full of fresh clean fluid too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 It's 300 foot pounds of torque currently. I'm not sure how it's failed to be honest, there was some horrible clunky banging noises last night, now as soon as you lift the pedal 5mm it's jerking forward and the clutch just feels horrible. I'm going to have to pull the boot off the clutch fork and have a look inside the bell housing. It's also still full of fresh clean fluid too. Guessing you've got some forced induction going on there then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Guessing you've got some forced induction going on there then! It certainly does. Boosted B18c4... thing really does shift. Failing to find anywhere that stocks a Bush for my panhard rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC12345678910 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I thought about lining the whole thing with 25mm kingspan (which would have the added bonus of stopping brick dust on my cars but cost a few hundred) but would it really make much of any difference? Oh yes. I'd do it using either kingspan or alternately 2L2. Or a combo of both with the 2L2 sandwiched between the kingspan and, for example, some hardboard or ply nailed/screwed to some batons - depends on taste and budget but it'd give you a warm to the touch surface. After this a 2-3KW leccy radiator on low for a long period of time is all you'd need - just takes the chill out of the air. It wouldn't have to cost loads and stuff like insulation gets over ordered frequently on big projects, so I'd try ebay/gumtree etc. for contractors/subbies offloading surplus. I know of a firm that writes off most of the overstock because it's not worth the transport to get it back to the yard. Link on 2L2 if you've not heard of it. I hope I'm helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Cheers. I'd seen that stuff but didn't know what it was called. I will keep a look out for cheap stuff. My mates done his garage with a combination of the two that he got off a builder friend but can't get anymore unfortunately but that's thicker than 25mm. Any idea what I can deal the concrete floor with that's not paint? I was thinking of getting those interlocking foam tiles for where I'm working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Cheers. I'd seen that stuff but didn't know what it was called. I will keep a look out for cheap stuff. My mates done his garage with a combination of the two that he got off a builder friend but can't get anymore unfortunately but that's thicker than 25mm. Any idea what I can deal the concrete floor with that's not paint? I was thinking of getting those interlocking foam tiles for where I'm working. Laminate floor underlay and sheet over with plywood followed by carpet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC12345678910 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) More 8x4 hardboard and duct tape the edges down. It's what we did when we set up camp for Manx grand prix fortnight last time as it's nice and temporary (you said your renting, there's a possibility you might have to bail sharpish) and soaks up fluids like a goodn. When It's dead change it out for more or double up. Having said that last time at the southern 100 dad manage to bum some vinyl flooring off *namedroppingisntcool* and it was complete luxury so decide for yourself. Either way we stick some bedroll style grey dense foam underneath the lot (the underlays not a bad substitute) and it comes highly recommended by the guy we know who fell asleep on it after a session on the Okells! Edited January 13, 2015 by CC12345678910 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Clutch is going on the seat too, having to drive her carefully. I don't think Dan fitted a sports clutch when he changed the flywheel which is probably why. Not looking forward to spending more money on it Needs a new handbrake sensor now too as it thinks it's on constantly. A lad at my work has offered money for the seat which I'm considering taking, and using to get the caddy going. Or I could sell both and look at getting an older merc estate, I want something practical but not boring... Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Picking up my new car this hopefully. =D the price was right, and been looking for something with a bit more power than the 1.9 TDI Skoda Octavi Estate I've been driving for the last year! New one is VW Golf GTI (Edition 35) Mk6. I'll get some pics when I pic it up. (like that but mines black) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 What the price on those things now? When I was looking for my car anything vag was massively overpriced ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamWood! Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 New oil cooler set up came in the post today to add insult to injury! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 My night consisted of this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 That axle is TTTEEEENNNY! Collecting the cambelt tomorrow, hopefully I can get that done fairly quickly! Also got the last few exhaust mounts to chuck on, hopefully the Astra will be happy then and need no more attention. Also got to do an oil service on the Porsche, hopefully that'll be good for a bit too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 It's only a Micra haha Which engine is your astra running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 so i booked my car into get my exhaust made, took the day of work which was hassle, turned up today with them saying there where understaffed and couldn't fit me in! i was pretty annoyed, but in there defense they sent me a voice mail on my mobile a few days earlier, but obviously i haven't heard it. am i right to feel let down? i wouldn't have minded if they rang me up and told me in person........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 They did ring you up, and left a voicemail when you didn't answer. It's not their fault you don't check your messages. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Bought some Cree led T10's to replace my 4smd T10's. One of them keeps popping fuses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 It's only a Micra haha Which engine is your astra running? 1.9CDTI 16V. Got the locking kit even though it is not essential, also got the aux belt and a new water pump for whilst i'm there. The car is on 136k and I have no history of whether the Cambelt has even been done so it's important I get it sorted! It runs brilliantly now since I cleaned sensors and stuff, so it seems a shame not to keep it in good working order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 1.9CDTI 16V. Got the locking kit even though it is not essential, also got the aux belt and a new water pump for whilst i'm there. The car is on 136k and I have no history of whether the Cambelt has even been done so it's important I get it sorted! It runs brilliantly now since I cleaned sensors and stuff, so it seems a shame not to keep it in good working order Good good, they're not bad engines to do and are reliable runners if looked after properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Today i'm getting down and dirty with boris and changing the cat fitting kit, new geaerknob and something else I can't remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Today i'm getting down and dirty with boris and changing the cat fitting kit, new geaerknob and something else I can't remember. Taking two pictures side by side with no discernable difference? Ben 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Done it I now can't see what I was so worried about, it's a very easy job! The locking kit was pretty pointless, I only used 1 part from it. I was supplied the wrong pump so had to nip back to ECP and swap it, their system was down so that wasted loads of time! Took me about 3 hours to swap it all in total, I could halve that now as I was being over cautious about everything. New waterpump, tensioner and guide pulley. The old ones felt rather rough so i'm very glad they have been replaced! Old belt was noticeably worn and not original meaning it has had at least 1 belt change in its life which suggests it's had some care in the past. Typical aux belt cracking from a few too many miles All fitted Very happy now, I was getting quite nervous about the age of the belt and pump so it's nice to know that they should be ok now (assuming they don't have a manufacturing defect ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 So... New car time. Anyone on here got one for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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