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RE: 106 Track Toy - Dum-Dum - 15-04-2015
You coming pugrun or the action day? I should have my 266mm set up on for then if you want to feel the difference.
RE: 106 Track Toy - Nathan1305 - 15-04-2015
(15-04-2015, 09:29 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote: You coming pugrun or the action day? I should have my 266mm set up on for then if you want to feel the difference.
Yeah I'll be at action day, got track time and yeah that would be awesome if I can try it out
RE: 106 Track Toy - Nathan1305 - 17-04-2015
60mm lowering springs have arrived
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RE: 106 Track Toy - Midnightclub - 17-04-2015
Should handle pretty well on those
Got a full apex kit on our HDi and it handles nicely.
RE: 106 Track Toy - Nathan1305 - 17-04-2015
(17-04-2015, 11:45 AM)Midnightclub Wrote: Should handle pretty well on those
Hope so
just need spring compressors and then I can fit them. Have to get a front and rear brake setup first though so I can fit the rear axle. Otherwise the front will be way lower than the back
RE: 106 Track Toy - Dum-Dum - 17-04-2015
Nooooo, hurry up and fit the springs, I want to see it nose down LOL.
RE: 106 Track Toy - Nathan1305 - 17-04-2015
(17-04-2015, 12:21 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote: Nooooo, hurry up and fit the springs, I want to see it nose down LOL.
Haha I am tempted would look funny as on track, anyway of compressing the springs without spring compressors?
RE: 106 Track Toy - 1616six - 17-04-2015
(17-04-2015, 12:23 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:(17-04-2015, 12:21 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote: Nooooo, hurry up and fit the springs, I want to see it nose down LOL.
Haha I am tempted would look funny as on track, anyway of compressing the springs without spring compressors?
How strong are you feeling?
In a word, no.
Just take the struts out and go find a local garage, they'll probably have a propper compressor like this and swap them over for a tenner in 5 mins!
RE: 106 Track Toy - Stef205 - 17-04-2015
doubt youll need them for 60mm springs, you may need shortened shocks and the spring may chatter under decompression.
P.S Fit that bloody axle!
RE: 106 Track Toy - Toms306 - 17-04-2015
Would also handle like crap nose down on track.
If you have a friendly local garage ask them to swap the swap the springs on the struts for a tenner - they'll do it in a few seconds with decent (probably floor mounted) compressors. Takes hours with the crappy Halfords compressors and no vice lol...from experience.
RE: 106 Track Toy - Nathan1305 - 17-04-2015
(17-04-2015, 12:25 PM)JJ0063 Wrote:(17-04-2015, 12:23 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:(17-04-2015, 12:21 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote: Nooooo, hurry up and fit the springs, I want to see it nose down LOL.
Haha I am tempted would look funny as on track, anyway of compressing the springs without spring compressors?
How strong are you feeling?
In a word, no.
Just take the struts out and go find a local garage, they'll probably have a propper compressor like this and swap them over for a tenner in 5 mins!
May just get some compressors that way I can change them when I want
(17-04-2015, 12:25 PM)Stef205 Wrote: doubt youll need them for 60mm springs, you may need shortened shocks and the spring may chatter under decompression.
P.S Fit that bloody axle!
I need front and rear brake set up first haha can't put it in as I have no rear discs or callipers
RE: 106 Track Toy - 1616six - 17-04-2015
(17-04-2015, 12:28 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Would also handle like crap nose down on track.
If you have a friendly local garage ask them to swap the swap the springs on the struts for a tenner - they'll do it in a few seconds with decent (probably floor mounted) compressors. Takes hours with the crappy Halfords compressors and no vice lol...from experience.
You did a Rowell there, I have already posted virtually the same thing
RE: 106 Track Toy - Nathan1305 - 17-04-2015
(17-04-2015, 12:28 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Would also handle like crap nose down on track.
If you have a friendly local garage ask them to swap the swap the springs on the struts for a tenner - they'll do it in a few seconds with decent (probably floor mounted) compressors. Takes hours with the crappy Halfords compressors and no vice lol...from experience.
I'll give a few garages a ring and see what they can do
RE: 106 Track Toy - 1616six - 17-04-2015
(17-04-2015, 12:30 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:(17-04-2015, 12:28 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Would also handle like crap nose down on track.
If you have a friendly local garage ask them to swap the swap the springs on the struts for a tenner - they'll do it in a few seconds with decent (probably floor mounted) compressors. Takes hours with the crappy Halfords compressors and no vice lol...from experience.
I'll give a few garages a ring and see what they can do
You'd be better off just turning up, every time I've rung a garage to do a quick 5 min job they have been too busy to help whereas if you just turn up in the car park and walk over and say you've got a couple of struts in the boot which just need the springs swapping over, they'll probably do it for the cost of a few beers...
RE: 106 Track Toy - Toms306 - 17-04-2015
(17-04-2015, 12:29 PM)JJ0063 Wrote:(17-04-2015, 12:28 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Would also handle like crap nose down on track.
If you have a friendly local garage ask them to swap the swap the springs on the struts for a tenner - they'll do it in a few seconds with decent (probably floor mounted) compressors. Takes hours with the crappy Halfords compressors and no vice lol...from experience.
You did a Rowell there, I have already posted virtually the same thing
You hadn't posted when I started writing my post.
RE: 106 Track Toy - Nathan1305 - 17-04-2015
(17-04-2015, 12:32 PM)JJ0063 Wrote:(17-04-2015, 12:30 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:(17-04-2015, 12:28 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Would also handle like crap nose down on track.
If you have a friendly local garage ask them to swap the swap the springs on the struts for a tenner - they'll do it in a few seconds with decent (probably floor mounted) compressors. Takes hours with the crappy Halfords compressors and no vice lol...from experience.
I'll give a few garages a ring and see what they can do
You'd be better off just turning up, every time I've rung a garage to do a quick 5 min job they have been too busy to help whereas if you just turn up in the car park and walk over and say you've got a couple of struts in the boot which just need the springs swapping over, they'll probably do it for the cost of a few beers...
Ah sweet sounds like a plan
after spring action it should all be on. Need to wait till payday to buy front and rear brakes then I can fit the axle and springs all together ready for FCS
RE: 106 Track Toy - Dum-Dum - 17-04-2015
TBH the garage way is the best idea as a proper floor standing compressor takes seconds to swap them.
Cheap windy spring compressors take ages and are shit as well as incredibly dangerous. I had springs come out of mine twice and f*ck me is there some power in them when they get loose, I can imagine the stories of people loosing body parts when they have some loose are probably true.
Don't try doing them without compressors as you'll loose body parts when removing the old springs.
RE: 106 Track Toy - Nathan1305 - 17-04-2015
(17-04-2015, 12:37 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote: TBH the garage way is the best idea as a proper floor standing compressor takes seconds to swap them.
Cheap windy spring compressors take ages and are shit as well as incredibly dangerous. I had springs come out of mine twice and f*ck me is there some power in them when they get loose, I can imagine the stories of people loosing body parts when they have some loose are probably true.
Don't try doing them without compressors as you'll loose body parts when removing the old springs.
Yeah sounds like the garage will be a safer and quicker option
RE: 106 Track Toy - Nathan1305 - 17-04-2015
So been looking at suspension set ups and think I'm set on getting...
• Shortened Bilstein B8 front shocks £244 for the set
• Gaz adjustable rear shocks £100-£120
Does this sound like a decent set-up? If not what would you recommend
RE: 106 Track Toy - Stef205 - 17-04-2015
The 205 forum are doing a group buy on gaz coilovers and it apples for any model it's £400 for a full set front and rears if you want the info Ill sent it on
RE: 106 Track Toy - Nathan1305 - 17-04-2015
(17-04-2015, 04:47 PM)Stef205 Wrote: The 205 forum are doing a group buy on gaz coilovers and it apples for any model it's £400 for a full set front and rears if you want the info Ill sent it on
When do you have to pay by?
RE: 106 Track Toy - Dum-Dum - 17-04-2015
There is a gaz coilover set brand new on ebay at the moment, was only at £50 and not got long left
Could be the best buy for you.
RE: 106 Track Toy - Nathan1305 - 17-04-2015
(17-04-2015, 04:49 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote: There is a gaz coilover set brand new on ebay at the moment, was only at £50 and not got long left
Could be the best buy for you.
No money till pay day (24th)
RE: 106 Track Toy - Dum-Dum - 17-04-2015
Think they ended on 21st, and IIRC you get 2 or 3 days to pay on ebay. might be worth looking into.
RE: 106 Track Toy - Nathan1305 - 17-04-2015
(17-04-2015, 04:53 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote: Think they ended on 21st, and IIRC you get 2 or 3 days to pay on ebay. might be worth looking into.
Just had a look but it's a three and a half hour drive
RE: 106 Track Toy - Dum-Dum - 17-04-2015
(17-04-2015, 04:57 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:(17-04-2015, 04:53 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote: Think they ended on 21st, and IIRC you get 2 or 3 days to pay on ebay. might be worth looking into.
Just had a look but it's a three and a half hour drive
And?
RE: 106 Track Toy - Nathan1305 - 17-04-2015
(17-04-2015, 05:01 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote:(17-04-2015, 04:57 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:(17-04-2015, 04:53 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote: Think they ended on 21st, and IIRC you get 2 or 3 days to pay on ebay. might be worth looking into.
Just had a look but it's a three and a half hour drive
And?
Bit far, do you have to buy a shock to go with these coilovers? Not sure how they fit
RE: 106 Track Toy - Dum-Dum - 17-04-2015
Nah they have shocks with them ate, look up the ad
RE: 106 Track Toy - Nathan1305 - 17-04-2015
(17-04-2015, 05:22 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote: Nah they have shocks with them ate, look up the ad
Wouldn't a set of B8's be better than that coilover conversion kit?
RE: 106 Track Toy - kentiiboii - 17-04-2015
Great progress with this car. :-)
Just wondering what plastic have you used for your door cards and where did you get it from?