Pete.M Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 My only advice would be to get good tyres. With a little engine you'll probably want to maintain speed around corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 My only advice would be to get good tyres. With a little engine you'll probably want to maintain speed around corners. that is a good thing, front tyres can loose grip in roundabouts when going slowly Hippy please don't mod your corsa in any way at all... Please. oookay, you won guys 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) I've done a few things, thank god I fitted new black powerflex steering rack bushes the other day. It was a bit of a fiddly job but nothing my gay little piano fingers couldn't sort haha. Amazing guide on here for it too which really helped so thank you for that whoever did it My old bushes weren't too bad at all but it's nice knowing they're harder now. 20150311_140826 by dann2707, on Flickr 20150311_140829 by dann2707, on Flickr Then reversed the car up.Top fit whiteline antiroll bar / piece of metal from scrap yard lol 20150314_155558 by dann2707, on Flickr Fitted perfectly 20150314_160453 by dann2707, on Flickr 20150314_163259 by dann2707, on Flickr 20150314_164318 by dann2707, on Flickr 20150314_164322 by dann2707, on Flickr 20150314_164332 by dann2707, on Flickr Have I overtightned these bushes? They're not deformed or anything? 20150314_164341 by dann2707, on Flickr Then started to de-wiper 20150314_164433 by dann2707, on Flickr 20150314_171827 by dann2707, on Flickr 20150314_171831 by dann2707, on Flickr Not sure if I like it, but I kind of do. I'm not really sure. Edited March 15, 2015 by dann2707 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Surprised you didn't customise that little wiper blank to make it look more like an anus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Dann that exhaust is infuriating me, one tip is about a yard longer than the other! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Dann that exhaust is infuriating me, one tip is about a yard longer than the other! Must be from recently being reversed into? Didn't notice it on the track day and that would normally wind me up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Is it wrong that I want to leave the panels just like that? I now need to get some paint, where is a good place to get some rattle cans mixed up? Mr Booth I may need your expert opinion.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Must be from recently being reversed into? Didn't notice it on the track day and that would normally wind me up Haha no mate its been like that since I fitted it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 This got my attention the other day. The driver is a close friend of mine and I've always known he's absolutely mental behind the wheel but he would compete very occasionally and never upload any onboards. This is from a competition I took part in about 25 times in the past and never have I seen anyone win it with more than a 5 second advantage (on a total of ~18 minutes) when there were a lot class 6 cars (4wd 2000cc+). This run alone is 8 seconds quicker than the 2nd fastest and he won by over 50 seconds. I asked him if the car has a close ratio box because it goes through gears too quickly but it's apparently standard. Only mods are Ohlins suspension, weight saving and bio ethanol instead of petrol. Crazy shit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-n9Fcu9m3g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shercofray Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I'm collecting a 2011 Fiat Punto this week, it's a 1.2 and has 29,000 miles, and I'm getting it mainly because I'm getting it from my Grandad for £3k. What should I look out for going forward? Any known faults etc? It's in great condition and regularly serviced etc Cheers, I hope to be more active in here going forward once I can afford something better.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I love the second he'd finished, he gets his iPhone out to see if he's got any messages- so casual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Bit more brum brum action from today: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 My brother was there watching today. Can't believe the speed you're carrying there! I've done one of their charity bike days there and reckon my lap times were double yours haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) I'm collecting a 2011 Fiat Punto this week, it's a 1.2 and has 29,000 miles, and I'm getting it mainly because I'm getting it from my Grandad for £3k. What should I look out for going forward? Any known faults etc? It's in great condition and regularly serviced etc Cheers, I hope to be more active in here going forward once I can afford something better.. At just under 30k miles you won't see too many problems just yet. They're better cars than some may suggest. Rear shocks are known for going but its usually the top bushes before the shock itself. Not much to worry about. Is it your first car? Edited March 15, 2015 by SamKidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shercofray Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 At just under 30k miles you won't see too many problems just yet. They're better cars than some may suggest. Rear shocks are known for going but its usually the top bushes before the shock itself. Not much to worry about. Is it your first car? Ok cheers Yeah it is, just to keep me going for the next year and so the insurance drops a bit before moving onto something a little more exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 lickr 20150314_164318 by dann2707, on Flickr 20150314_164341 by dann2707, on Flickr Not sure if I like it, but I kind of do. I'm not really sure. you running the brake pipes under the U bolts? they looks bloody close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 They look closer than what they are, they're not touching at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 i need a rear arb was bidding on a set on ebay today, went for £200 (for a pair, i was going to buy them both and just sell on the front one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boumsong Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Somebody talk to me about tuning turbo engines. The boost is addictive. I need more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 i need a rear arb was bidding on a set on ebay today, went for £200 (for a pair, i was going to buy them both and just sell on the front one) Shit, I've been home (ish) for half the day and forgot to grab you any pics of this spare unknown bar I've got. Will dig it out tomorrow and grab a few for you. See also: Not fitted yet but MAF core was waiting on the doorstep. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) Shit, I've been home (ish) for half the day and forgot to grab you any pics of this spare unknown bar I've got. Will dig it out tomorrow and grab a few for you. See also: Not fitted yet but MAF core was waiting on the doorstep. Cheers cheers, completly forgot about that Today i decided to replace the boot handle, as the old one was rotten to shit and back. the boot lid needs replacing really, but changing the handle will at least hide some of the roughness New one in That was a saga. I stripped the barrel and locking mech, lost half the parts, forgot how it went back together, got the key stuck for best part of 30 minutes. Got it all back and working though. Also got my egr delete for my pd130/150 manifold, so thats one step closer to being fitted: Edited March 15, 2015 by MartMini 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Someone trying to hide his inner hairdresser http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-mx5-1-6-modified-rare-body-kit-mx5-z3-spares-or-repairs-jdm-/181691190872?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4da38e58 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Is it wrong that I want to leave the panels just like that? I now need to get some paint, where is a good place to get some rattle cans mixed up? Mr Booth I may need your expert opinion.... Those jacks look very interesting. Any more info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Just drive on hydraulic ramps, they sit low and most low cars can get on them easily enough. Once you are on them you simply pump the foot pedal and they go nice and high compared to normal drive on ramps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Someone trying to hide his inner hairdresser http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-mx5-1-6-modified-rare-body-kit-mx5-z3-spares-or-repairs-jdm-/181691190872?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4da38e58 Hahaha, wow - that's quite something. Fits like a glove: You can really see the "time and effort" that went into that "rare body kit". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.