So its fast approaching the dreaded MOT test time....... With workshop space at the ready, this sat i am going to.........
1. Replace both lower arms
2. Replace both top strut mounts
3. Replace both front drop links
4. Replace top engine mounting bush
5. Fit 850R springs all round
6. Service the engine
7. Adjust the exhaust tailpipe position
8. Wash and wax
9. Collapse in a huge heap
10. Drink Beer..............
Phew!
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A busy saturday ahead for me in the workshop!
It's a ROCKET PROPELLED ARMCHAIR, and I LOVE IT
Current mods :ZTRONS cd/dvd touchscreen headunit, Clear side repeaters, Zenon effect headlamp bulbs, Equus turbo boost guage, Front strut brace, R-SPEC MBC, NGK Iridium 10 plugs, 40mm lowered springs, Powerflow 3' stainless steel cat back exhaust ending in a 4' outwardly rolled tailpipe
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Friday 25th September 2009, 00:10 #2Trader
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Thanked 2,222 Times in 1,791 PostsUnpack yer ECU which is speeding it's way back to you.....
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Friday 25th September 2009, 00:13 #3Senior Member
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Thanked 27 Times in 26 PostsOh yeah....... lol, i 4got about that 1....... Cheers for all your help btw craig, much appreciated m8
It's a ROCKET PROPELLED ARMCHAIR, and I LOVE IT
Current mods :ZTRONS cd/dvd touchscreen headunit, Clear side repeaters, Zenon effect headlamp bulbs, Equus turbo boost guage, Front strut brace, R-SPEC MBC, NGK Iridium 10 plugs, 40mm lowered springs, Powerflow 3' stainless steel cat back exhaust ending in a 4' outwardly rolled tailpipe ("Volvo's....... Theyre boxy, but theyre good")
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Friday 25th September 2009, 00:46 #4New Identity
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Thanked 2,582 Times in 2,051 PostsShouldn't be too hard a job, as long as you can get the bloody ball joints apart!
1996 Olive Green 850 AWD - Follow the Project - Forged rods, 19T, big blue injectors, 960 TB, 3.25" MAF, Ostrich, 608 binary, arduino data display, active exhaust control with Focus RS tips, 320mm front brake conversion.
1996 Nautic Blue 850 AWD - Failed its MOT, now it's a donor for the green thing.
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........before you start on the beer.......
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Friday 25th September 2009, 01:00 #6New Identity
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Thanked 2,582 Times in 2,051 PostsAnd biscuits!
Actually, what biscuit goes with beer? How about a bourbon (hehe LOL)!
P.S. Check out my new sigpic....Last edited by Dangerous Dave; Friday 25th September 2009 at 01:04.
1996 Olive Green 850 AWD - Follow the Project - Forged rods, 19T, big blue injectors, 960 TB, 3.25" MAF, Ostrich, 608 binary, arduino data display, active exhaust control with Focus RS tips, 320mm front brake conversion.
1996 Nautic Blue 850 AWD - Failed its MOT, now it's a donor for the green thing.
2004 Sapphire Black S60 D5 - The new daily hack.
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Doesn't really matter,after a few........I'd eat "a scabby wean's heid". Originally Posted by bomb192uk
PS...you might have cleaned your nails.........
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Thanked 180 Times in 115 PostsHi Jonny
Sounds like your going to have a fun saturday, not sure if your fitting gen arms or copy ones if you are fitting copy ones don't forget to get new bolts to fit them also don't forget your metal roller top mounts just in case
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Friday 25th September 2009, 07:44 #9New Identity
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Doesn't really matter,after a few........I'd eat "a scabby wean's heid".
PS...you might have cleaned your nails.........
And I'm stil tryin to get the crap outta my nails after doin the bloody geaerbox for 3 days.1996 Olive Green 850 AWD - Follow the Project - Forged rods, 19T, big blue injectors, 960 TB, 3.25" MAF, Ostrich, 608 binary, arduino data display, active exhaust control with Focus RS tips, 320mm front brake conversion.
1996 Nautic Blue 850 AWD - Failed its MOT, now it's a donor for the green thing.
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Thanked 604 Times in 533 PostsIve just done the lower arms, easy job
I couldnt afford genuine so i got from Nordic, see how long they last
Top mounts next, got the lower ones just need to buy the uppers then its game on
1998 C70 T5 GT Auto, 68k, FVSH, Immaculate inside and out, only mod - poly top mount, its Yellow and no pete i didnt paint it, lol
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Friday 25th September 2009, 13:10 #11Senior Member
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Thanked 242 Times in 181 PostsI also have a busy weekend ahead in the garage.
We're taking the engine out of the ZX, ready for it's winter rebuild.
With luck I'll have her finished by christmas, I'm buying some very nice parts for her...
All will be revealed on my own thread....
Good luck with your stuff Jonny5....
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Thanked 27 Times in 26 PostsWell...... an eventfull day! The lower arms i got were wrong! Parts place said the 4 bolt fixing type arms would fit and are listed for the turbo model, but mine are 2 bolt type (non turbo!!!!) so i lost about an hour going to get the right ones oh and £136 later there done!
rest of the job went well..... although i think the 850R springs i got from fleabay i think were actually normal 850 ones as its made sod all difference to the ride
any suggestions as to a good quality lowered set? bilstiene? spax? etc etc etc???
J5It's a ROCKET PROPELLED ARMCHAIR, and I LOVE IT
Current mods :ZTRONS cd/dvd touchscreen headunit, Clear side repeaters, Zenon effect headlamp bulbs, Equus turbo boost guage, Front strut brace, R-SPEC MBC, NGK Iridium 10 plugs, 40mm lowered springs, Powerflow 3' stainless steel cat back exhaust ending in a 4' outwardly rolled tailpipe ("Volvo's....... Theyre boxy, but theyre good")
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Saturday 26th September 2009, 23:03 #13New Identity
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Thanked 2,582 Times in 2,051 PostsYeah, the 4 bolt ones are used on the Diesels, police, R and AWD volvos.
1996 Olive Green 850 AWD - Follow the Project - Forged rods, 19T, big blue injectors, 960 TB, 3.25" MAF, Ostrich, 608 binary, arduino data display, active exhaust control with Focus RS tips, 320mm front brake conversion.
1996 Nautic Blue 850 AWD - Failed its MOT, now it's a donor for the green thing.
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