Author Topic: Big Al's slippery slope (Read 107533 times)

big al · « **Reply #60 on:** June 06, 2010, 11:12:25 am »

Cheers Paul.
By the looks of that mine is not on correctly, when I took off my engine cover I had to take off the clip that was holding the plastic piping on, and the pipe then connects with a new rubber tube with screw clips around each end, that connected on to a solid piece of metal tubing on the engine, Think will have to get the DC show next week and have a look at some there to see what I have done wrong.

Quote from: Smudgster on June 05, 2010, 10:37:15 pm

Looking very nice m8. Only 1 thing, change the wheels! imo

To be honest mate, with the car being lowered 30mm, and the wheels being 235 then they rub on pretty much any bump in the road, and the noise is horrible, as such I am on the lookout for a new set of wheels, but canot decide which, thinking of going chrome and get some new BBS style wheels, again, show season will help decide on that.

Saint Steve · « **Reply #61 on:** June 06, 2010, 02:54:32 pm »

30mm!! Your near sump smashing teritory fella. I wouldnt go any lower.

big al · « **Reply #62 on:** August 02, 2010, 04:46:45 pm »

Firstly I am sorry for the poor Iphone pictures.
Have been spending rather a lot lately on the car (think that's what show season does to you!)
After having a LOT of trouble with wheels which I won't go into just yet, not until its sorted anyway! Decided I liked the look of the LM's, but unfortunately not the price tag that came with them, so had to go down the route of getting some cheap (ish) reps, I have to say though, I quite like them, a nice finish
And whilst the wheels were off gave the calipers the best clean that they have seen in their 60 000 mile lifespan, though there are still some chips here and there.

Even got some cool dice valve covers (well I think they are pretty cool anyway!)

A pound if anyone notices what my next cosmetic mod is from the third picture

Also got some very nice looking Bilstein B16 shocks thanks to a certain member here to get the ride height/and the ride much nicer.
Just looking at them I get all excited......Look the danglies

Also had the cambelt changed, which is a £350 mod that made NO difference, wat a ripoff!
Had a Forge shortshifter put in, like it, though keep missing 6th into 4th, very tricky.
And also got an Evoms engine cover which has not gone on yet as there is a bit of work to be done on it.
Next update soon I hope

owen lcr · « **Reply #63 on:** August 02, 2010, 05:01:48 pm »

wow thats some nice coilies mate

, i got the spanners sent today so you should have them tomorrow!

big al · « **Reply #64 on:** August 02, 2010, 05:05:56 pm »

Quote from: owen lcr on August 02, 2010, 05:01:48 pm

wow thats some nice coilies mate , i got the spanners sent today so you should have them tomorrow!

You're a spanner mate!!! thanks for that, look forward to getting them on.

matsu · « **Reply #65 on:** August 02, 2010, 08:06:19 pm »

those lm reps look the mutts on a reflex silver car

nice drop too.... getting the urge for colis again dammit

matsu

Greeners · « **Reply #66 on:** August 02, 2010, 10:19:24 pm »

Looking good Al!

Oh and the cosmetic mod in the third pic will be the forum sticker!

big al · « **Reply #67 on:** August 02, 2010, 10:38:10 pm »

Quote from: matsu on August 02, 2010, 08:06:19 pm

those lm reps look the mutts on a reflex silver car
nice drop too.... getting the urge for colis again dammit
matsu

The pic above is with the H&R springs on, Not got the coilovers fitted yet. Cannot wait til Thursday.

matsu · « **Reply #68 on:** August 02, 2010, 11:11:14 pm »

Still looks great mate
matsu

GOLDENBOY · « **Reply #69 on:** August 09, 2010, 10:02:29 pm »

Hi AL, sorry to jump in, saw your car other day in wolves drove past me stafford road, liking the motor mate, looks quality

!!!! i want to get myself some rear lights cant make up my mind, 30 edition or LED, where did you get yousr from and how much if dont mind me asking mate???

big al · « **Reply #70 on:** August 10, 2010, 01:26:11 pm »

Quote from: GOLDENBOY on August 09, 2010, 10:02:29 pm

Hi AL, sorry to jump in, saw your car other day in wolves drove past me stafford road, liking the motor mate, looks quality !!!! i want to get myself some rear lights cant make up my mind, 30 edition or LED, where did you get yousr from and how much if dont mind me asking mate???

Thanks mate, fist time I have been 'spotted' whilst out and about, did notice yours too, looked very nice.
The rear lights are great, much prefer them to the ED30/R32 ones. Think they are better from a safety point of view as well, as the indicators are much clearer.
You can get them new from Germany for around £220 a set, and then with a small amount of work you can change the reverse light around.
Found some on e bayGermany, but they are after £400. Will try to find the site.
Have actually seen them on e bay from Taiwan for £200, but think they may be fakes?!

Greeners · « **Reply #71 on:** August 10, 2010, 02:12:26 pm »

Come on then Al, was I right about the cosmetic mod and if so where's my prize?

big al · « **Reply #72 on:** August 10, 2010, 02:21:58 pm »

Quote from: Greeners on August 10, 2010, 02:12:26 pm

Come on then Al, was I right about the cosmetic mod and if so where's my prize?

Sorry mate, but that wasn't it, I put hte sticker in on about page 2 of the thread, though nice try!

Greeners · « **Reply #73 on:** August 10, 2010, 02:40:14 pm »

Bugger!!

Ok, it'll be the ED30 rear bumper then!

GOLDENBOY · « **Reply #74 on:** August 10, 2010, 06:25:49 pm »

thanks mate, I have to say cheers to you for recommending me getting the car colour coded at chase automotive, thay did good job just like you said!!! try send me the link for rear lights if get chance, not sure what LEDs would look like on steel grey gti????? not seen any on this site, silver and red thay go well!!!!!!