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Re: rich83 - Edition 30
« Reply #2055 on: November 13, 2014, 11:43:13 am »
This build thread is fantastic, love the car, top work!!
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Re: rich83 - Edition 30
« Reply #2056 on: November 27, 2014, 01:21:22 pm »
I now have the Michelin PSS fitted to my R32, they are fantastic! So much grip.
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Re: rich83 - Edition 30
« Reply #2057 on: November 28, 2014, 05:21:46 pm »
Couple of bits went on today.

H&R front arb

superpro ball joints... ended up with about -1'50" camber

front wishbone super pro bush

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Also re-greased my rear arb for the eleventy-millionth time!  :fighting:
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Re: rich83 - Edition 30
« Reply #2058 on: November 28, 2014, 05:35:15 pm »
Nice work! How does she drive now Rich?
ARB's, superpro bushes, SALK, & ali front arms made a world of difference to mine. Maybe should have done it in stages to appreciate each change, but still, all well worth it! 

I've noticed a bit of noise from the front ARB on mine, so had that lubed again, but never heard the rear. Was it squeaky, or just a bit rumbly?
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Re: rich83 - Edition 30
« Reply #2059 on: November 28, 2014, 11:38:11 pm »
Rear arb just 'groaned' over speed bumps.

Car drives great. There is a small increase of harshness over poor tarmac at low speed, but at normal driving speeds its as good as gold. The arb has tightened up the front end very nicely. Ball joints... to early to say... not had chance to twat it yet.
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Re: rich83 - Edition 30
« Reply #2060 on: November 29, 2014, 08:53:42 am »
Is it possible the "Harshness" is the ball joints?

I've contemplated having the front ARB fitted as well while Alex fits the downpipe in the new year.....It's about the only mod left to do.

Then again, that pesky Golf R estate has locked it's sights on me and I just can't shake it off!!!
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Re: rich83 - Edition 30
« Reply #2061 on: November 29, 2014, 08:57:09 am »
Not sure. Could be the fact the front is now 100% polybushed.

Golf R wagon?? Do it!!!  :drool:
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Re: rich83 - Edition 30
« Reply #2062 on: December 05, 2014, 11:32:32 am »
A5 platform always had high compliance bushes so changing them will create a bit more harshness
Man up.  :happy2:
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Re: rich83 - Edition 30
« Reply #2063 on: December 05, 2014, 12:58:19 pm »
Quote from: xjay1337 on December 05, 2014, 11:32:32 am
A5 platform always had high compliance bushes so changing them will create a bit more harshness
Man up.  :happy2:

Tell me about your understanding of the english language....

This isnt just hardness... it feels like something it knocking.  :sad1:
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Re: rich83 - Edition 30
« Reply #2064 on: December 05, 2014, 03:02:31 pm »
New battery gone in.... Went for the Varta E44 (off the back of the battery thread) really good spec.

Capacity   77 Ah
CCA   780 A

Didnt loose REVO setting or radio code!  :star:
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Re: rich83 - Edition 30
« Reply #2065 on: December 05, 2014, 03:51:15 pm »
Why didnt you lose the settings?
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Re: rich83 - Edition 30
« Reply #2066 on: December 05, 2014, 03:52:07 pm »
Quote from: Pikey Motorsports on December 05, 2014, 03:51:15 pm
Why didnt you lose the settings?

Dunno...  maybe it has to be disconnected a while.
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Re: rich83 - Edition 30
« Reply #2067 on: January 17, 2015, 07:49:19 pm »
Turns outs the knocking front, was the result of a few subframe bolts working themselves loose.... I think Alex used a bit too much anti seize compound :signLOL:

Anyway.... Drives like a dream now. Front end grip since the  ARB and ball joints have gone on is epic.... and it was pretty good before.  :driver:
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Re: rich83 - Edition 30
« Reply #2068 on: January 17, 2015, 08:30:51 pm »
Sounds a worthy dual addition Rich  :happy2:

If I went ARB and TT ball joints on mine, would I notice an improvement, or is it coupled with other mods you've done?
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Re: rich83 - Edition 30
« Reply #2069 on: January 18, 2015, 12:48:50 am »
Quote from: rdfcpete on January 17, 2015, 08:30:51 pm
Sounds a worthy dual addition Rich  :happy2:

If I went ARB and TT ball joints on mine, would I notice an improvement, or is it coupled with other mods you've done?

Yes I believe you would, it's quite subtle but it's there.
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