Evil Snow White

[scotty]

My wee video of it running for a bit
https://youtu.be/D4smgoooSVY

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by scotty

My wee video of it running for a bit
https://youtu.be/D4smgoooSVY

Video showing as private....

[scotty]

Try that now Steve .

[Rdlangy1]

looking super mate Bet your over the moon having her back...

[scotty]

I am Ryan still got alot of work to be done .

[Rdlangy1]

Does the work ever stop though
Ill just do that bit........oh and might as well do that........better do that at same time

ha ha ha - I always said that would never happen...........yeah right...pmsl

[scotty]

i know well the knows it needs ESL fitted and mapped as Steve explained to make it run better it needs to be done so thats one upgrade i dont need to hide not sure how im going to explain the rest though

[scotty]

Well for any cleaning products i dont need to go to the shops anymore as a friend is starting his own buisness selling Angelwax , Neilson , Madcow and many more products so i bought some Neilson snowfoam , drying towel and this which i cant wait to try out as the standard bottle that comes with the karcher is utter garbage lol

[Rdlangy1]

I have a very similar snow foam lance - should work well

[Hongkongfooi]

good to see it back

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

good to see it back

Cheers bud feels good to be driving her again .

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by scotty

My wee video of it running for a bit
https://youtu.be/D4smgoooSVY

i miss the burble

[C. J.]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

i miss the burble

Should of bought your blob back instead of the Megane

[scotty]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Should of bought your blob back instead of the Megane

really bad move buying french

[NL03Scooby]

Great to see Snow White's heart singing again, what plans next?

[scotty]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

Great to see Snow White's heart singing again, what plans next?

Offt dont think you want to know lol but theres alot to be done but in due course first will be new fuel pump and a road map by Andy Forrest .

[scotty]

Just got a delivery all the way from down south wonder whats in it

[iPond]

Originally Posted by scotty

Just got a delivery all the way from down south wonder whats in it

Well the cat seems interested... is it Tuna?

[scotty]

Cheers Dave for my goodies going out in the pissing rain to fit undertray

[asperformance]

if that up-pipe is a GT2 spec/RCM style then you'd get better performance from a pukka "Harvey Smith" style........

[Rdlangy1]

smart

[scotty]

Originally Posted by asperformance

if that up-pipe is a GT2 spec/RCM style then you'd get better performance from a pukka "Harvey Smith" style........

Its a RCM 3 bolt number which will do for now just need to get the headers .

[scotty]

Fitted and im a bit fecking wet like lol

[Rdlangy1]

looking good

I have the Harvey up-pipe and Ported headers from Alyn - seem to make an improvement on the spooling

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by scotty

Fitted and im a bit fecking wet like lol

Get tooth picking :P

(id remove the IC and do it in the dry though!)

Show us a snap through the scoop with bonnet shut

ps.. Whats holding your bonnet up?

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Ginola

ps.. Whats holding your bonnet up?

Cant say its a secret

[scotty]

Just for you Dave even though you cant see it lol

[Rdlangy1]

common then - for me as I have no idea - what is it ? pmsl

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

common then - for me as I have no idea - what is it ? pmsl

Good old scottish air

[iPond]

What happened to the crazy looking red/black mani Scotty? You not putting it on yet?

[scotty]

Originally Posted by iPond

What happened to the crazy looking red/black mani Scotty? You not putting it on yet?

In due course it will get fitted at some point just need to send some more bits to get done .

[iPond]

Originally Posted by scotty

In due course it will get fitted at some point just need to send some more bits to get done .

The one on there now looks good with all the other bits matching. The other one does look mad tho!

[scotty]

Took off scoop undertray off again and gave the airduct a polish if thats what you call put it back on and took a night shot

[Ginola]

Let's see those straight fin's!
You should get even fin bending now rather than air only bending the ones at the back!

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Let's see those straight fin's!

Not yet old man might do them tomorrow if the weather is good as need to wash the old girl

[scotty]

Decided to go and see stainless creations about making a centre pipe with resonator got a good price so hopefully getting that sorted before i go to Andy Forrest as he reccomended it to be done prior to ESL fit and road map .

[scotty]

Well getting some of this and other bits to try out

Wax for the car


Metal polish

[Ginola]

:O shiny stuff inc!

[scotty]

For the last few weeks been thinking about this exhaust system would need to be modified to fit a classic so i have got alot of thinking to do about this so i will just post a pic of it and see what you think peeps

[Bolesroor]

Nice,what make is it Scotty?

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Bolesroor

Nice,what make is it Scotty?

Kakimoto Racing Regu 96&R noise level of 92db

[NL03Scooby]

Something about a shiny new exhaust system that makes me go into 'I want that now' mode! Are you going to get the system shown in the pic with what seems to be double resonators...?

[scotty]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

Something about a shiny new exhaust system that makes me go into 'I want that now' mode! Are you going to get the system shown in the pic with what seems to be double resonators...?

Not 100% sure yet Rob we see what the future holds

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by scotty

Kakimoto Racing Regu 96&R noise level of 92db

not sure it will be 92db with a decat

It looks really good other than that flange at the far end of the middle section (as we see it)

Double resonators are really good! for flow

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Ginola

not sure it will be 92db with a decat

It looks really good other than that flange at the far end of the middle section (as we see it)

Double resonators are really good! for flow

Cant see it being louder than my hks with one resonator .

[asperformance]

why does it need modified??

[scotty]

Originally Posted by asperformance

why does it need modified??

Its newage fitment for v9/10 JDM Alyn

[Ginola]

Should fit a classic ok from cat back only rear hanger might be diff?

Alyn can confirm

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Should fit a classic ok from cat back only rear hanger might be diff?

Alyn can confirm

Looks like i will be saving for it if thats the case

[scotty]

A little up date well about the coolant problem im having and had a look under the car think ive found the problem will take a photo tomorrow of my findings .

[scotty]

A little update of my findings think i need a new radiator

and on another note my headers are starting to leak .

[scooby doo]

Time for alloy one then

[scooby doo]

Scott this is a bargain! Just seen it and looks nearly new .
Sorry can't link it but here's item number 141836815065

[scotty]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

Scott this is a bargain! Just seen it and looks nearly new .
Sorry can't link it but here's item number 141836815065

Cheers going front mount soon so i will be stripping mine and doing a wee refurb on mine .

[scotty]

Thinking about changing the look at the front to this seen it on a friends car and it looks good .

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by scotty

Thinking about changing the look at the front to this seen it on a friends car and it looks good .

They are very heavy and quality is a bit dubious.

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by scotty

Cheers going front mount soon so i will be stripping mine and doing a wee refurb on mine .

i'd buy new standard one...not that expensive as i recall

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

i'd buy new standard one...not that expensive as i recall

You kidding Tim it was the first thing i was pricing up
http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/part...y=&searchPart=

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by scotty

You kidding Tim it was the first thing i was pricing up
http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/part...y=&searchPart=

sorry I thought you were taking about radiators not I/coolers

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

sorry I thought you were taking about radiators not I/coolers

Got rad in hand for very cheap delivered for new with 2 year warrenty on it so that be one issue ticked off my list lol .

[scotty]

Ordered new radiator should be here at the weekend hopefully have one dry day to fit it lol .

[scotty]

Well postie been and dropped new bottom rad hose and clips couirer needs to hurry up and deliver my new rad

[NL03Scooby]

Didn't fancy a nice set of aftermarket hoses then?

[scotty]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

Didn't fancy a nice set of aftermarket hoses then?

Erm already got samco top rad hose fitted

[scotty]

Well its here just need to buy more coolant and a nice day to fit lol

[Mortster]

Originally Posted by scotty

Well its here just need to buy more coolant and a nice day to fit lol

Nice day up there? Next spring then

[scotty]

Yeah thats sounds about right Nick

[NL03Scooby]

You must have loads of parts waiting for that 'nice day' to arrive!

[scotty]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

You must have loads of parts waiting for that 'nice day' to arrive!

Who me

[scotty]

Well going to swap radiator today if the rain calms down a bit if not still going to do it lol .

[scotty]

Think my radiator has seen better days lol

[scotty]

Old one started to crumble bolts snapped lucky header tank bolts fit and all parts swapped over time for a coffee break before fitting .

[NL03Scooby]

Looks like that was due for replacement, installing the new one can fill you with confidence after you tested your cooling system beyond its limits in Germany!

[scotty]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

Looks like that was due for replacement, installing the new one can fill you with confidence after you tested your cooling system beyond its limits in Germany!

That wont be happening dont know if i be going yet as find out if i still have a job come the 9th of january lol .

[scotty]

New radiator plumbed in fresh coolant ran to temp for 20 mins letting cool down to see if it requires a top up . Order exhaust header gaskets and crossover pipe gaskets be with me tomorrow so that be next on the list of things to do .

[Hongkongfooi]

did you get a chance to spray the fan shrouds before putting back in?

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

did you get a chance to spray the fan shrouds before putting back in?

Nope weather is stopping me from doing bits like that but i will prob either spray them or buy new eventually .

[scotty]

Well checked the car tonight found a new fecking leak but its a simple fix just need to go to halfords and by some uber small jubilee clips as the leak is coming from the pipe that runs from the header tank to the radiator is not on tight enough .

[scotty]

How hard is it to change suspension over and would it be advised to change the 2 bolts for new ones if so what size are they .

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by scotty

How hard is it to change suspension over and would it be advised to change the 2 bolts for new ones if so what size are they .

About 1.5 - 2 hours if you are taking off, stripping springs/shocks, rebuilding and refitting. On average about 20 mins a corner plus lifting, wheels off and back seat out time.
Quicker per corner if you are just swapping the strut/spring assembly.

When doing the front or rear, get both sides of the car off the ground and level with each other. Then you will not be fighting the tension of the ARB and things will come off, go on and align a lot easier.

Also remember to mark the position of the top bolt on the front hub/strut fixing as this is your camber.
However the rule of thumb is to set this for maximum negative camber which is when the top of the hub is in it's most inward setting. If you rotate the camber bolt with a slack bottom bolt you will see the top of the hub mounting move in and out. Set it at the furthest in position.
Then when tighten this bolt push the top of the hub with your hand via the top of the disk, as far in as possible. You can get an extra bit of negative camber as it takes up the slack in the mounting holes. Mine was always around -1 Degree. By pushing the hub, in this way, I can get about -1.4 Degree.

The most tedious bit is taking the back seat out and then sitting in the back taking off the 6-off top mount nuts.

If stripping springs always crack loose the centre spring cup retainer bolt and slacken to within a few thread of the top whilst the car is still on the ground, prior to removal of the strut. You will struggle to loosen this once it's off the car and risk damaging the strut or damper in the process.

I've never bothered swapping out for new fixings, but TBH I probably should of by now, as they have probably been on/off in excess of 15 times.
Just use a good breaker bar on the main hub-strut fixings.

[Scott.T]

Following on from my post on the other thread Re:Ride-Height
The optimum setting for a classic is Front 340+/-5mm & Rear 345+/-5mm rear, measured hub centre to arch lip.

[NL03Scooby]

The top mount nuts are a pain, be careful not to tighten them too much, they don't need much torque before potentially parting the studs from the top mount.

I found the hardest part can be aligning the hub and the strut whilst trying to get the bolts back in to place, but in theory a simple switch over isn't a Herculean task, I have done mine twice and it was pretty straight forward.

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

The top mount nuts are a pain, be careful not to tighten them too much, they don't need much torque before potentially parting the studs from the top mount..

I think this is a newage issue as I had that happen on my Hawkeye and they only came out once !!!!!! Never had this issue on the Classic.....it's probably a quality/cost cut back thing on the newage

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

I found the hardest part can be aligning the hub and the strut whilst trying to get the bolts back in to place

Both sides off the ground makes this easier.

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

I think this is a newage issue as I had that happen on my Hawkeye and they only came out once !!!!!! Never had this issue on the Classic.....it's probably a quality/cost cut back thing on the newage

Quality and cost cut backs on the new age... Never! It's a fair point though, as I'm starting to find out now I'm on my second new age.

I had realised the second time around lifting both sides of the car made it much easier, I guess it's the things you have to learn along the way when being a give it a go mechanic!

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

Quality and cost cut backs on the new age... Never! It's a fair point though, as I'm starting to find out now I'm on my second new age.

I had realised the second time around lifting both sides of the car made it much easier, I guess it's the things you have to learn along the way when being a give it a go mechanic!

It's the same with the STi seats.
Having had and fitted newage and classic STi seats in mine, although the new age ones look nice, under the skin their a lot more basic and you also lose the seat base front/back tilt mechanism.

[scotty]

Well just my luck as im looking for another exhaust system and a friend of mine is stripping is type r and putting it back to oem spec as he is selling and hes offered me his full 3" cobra system with the 3.5" inward rolled tail pipe thats done about 50 miles for a price that cannot be refused so we are in talks at the moment .

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by scotty

for a price that cannot be refused so we are in talks at the moment .

So what you mean is you are trying bash the price down as low as possible..

I am surprised he is not paying you to take it away.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

So what you mean is you are trying bash the price down as low as possible..

I am surprised he is not paying you to take it away.

well im not going to as its a bargain of the year MR E

[scotty]

Thought i would play about with my new app on the phone

[Ginola]

Like the pic (put a deposit on the exhaust system )

[scotty]

Dont need to guy is letting me hear it then taking it off there and then to give to me

[scotty]

Thats me had the car for a year today and its been on the road for 6/7 months in total as its always in the garage getting fixed so lets see what next year brings with new goodies.

[scotty]

Well im in the process of doing a deal on another hks system this time its a carbon back box with a ti tip comes with the centre pipe and is a 3" system too

[scotty]

Done deal on exhaust time to save for new esl and map with Andy Forrest .

[scooby doo]

That exhaust looks cool
Not seen one like that

[scotty]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

That exhaust looks cool
Not seen one like that

Thats cause its rare benji

[scotty]

Well ive done it again going to collecting this on saturday think ive got a problem lol

[thepieman]

Originally Posted by scotty

Well im in the process of doing a deal on another hks system this time its a carbon back box with a ti tip comes with the centre pipe and is a 3" system too

You may find you need to do a little welding on the centre pipe to get this to fit (if its not been done already), believe these were for bugeye onwards?

Ideal for trackdays though, no trouble with noise levels on one of these

[scotty]

Its the same system ive got fitted at the moment but different back box as my is the 409 so should be a straight swap as that system was fitted to a classic well thats what im hoping for Ron lol

[thepieman]

Cool think it would only be the centre section thats different (if at all) so back box should be straight swap with yours anyway