Passed MOT yesterday!!!!

[charlE30]

passed with only a bit of welding around the F/O/S jacking point. I did cheat a bit as it's been off the road for the last week I fitted a complete Powerflex bush set front & rear (inc offset fr), drilled and grooved discs + fast road pads, new springs to take it from 60mm back upto 40mm, new control arms, ARB links, centre prop bearing, flexi disc, gearbox seals, gearshift selector, B&M short shifter and lastly a fuel tank!!! I started out with only the intention of doing the bushes but then I thought to myself while I've got it stripped I might aswell replace that and that and that etc.

The difference it has made to the way the car drives is to say the least, handles like it should- on rails. I'm finding myself making a 2 mile drive to work last 10 miles cause it just wants to go!!

I would just like to say thank you to everyone on the zone as without the advice and tips it would have been ten times harder I look foward to meeting you all at the meets when I've sorted out a couple of minor bodywork issues (don't want to be showed up by your mint BM's )

[Demlotcrew]

New bushes all round do make the world of difference.





Andrew

[Andy335Touring]

Nice one mate !

Have you noticed much more noise/vibrations ?

[cuk325]

passed with only a bit of welding around the F/O/S jacking point. I did cheat a bit as it's been off the road for the last week I fitted a complete Powerflex bush set front & rear (inc offset fr), drilled and grooved discs + fast road pads, new springs to take it from 60mm back upto 40mm, new control arms, ARB links, centre prop bearing, flexi disc, gearbox seals, gearshift selector, B&M short shifter and lastly a fuel tank!!! I started out with only the intention of doing the bushes but then I thought to myself while I've got it stripped I might aswell replace that and that and that etc.

The difference it has made to the way the car drives is to say the least, handles like it should- on rails. I'm finding myself making a 2 mile drive to work last 10 miles cause it just wants to go!!

I would just like to say thank you to everyone on the zone as without the advice and tips it would have been ten times harder I look foward to meeting you all at the meets when I've sorted out a couple of minor bodywork issues (don't want to be showed up by your mint BM's )

congrats on the pass mate. i see your local (ish) to me, you up for the mids rolling road day on the 5th june?

[Splondike]

Well done mate - sounds like you have been a busy boy, it must drive like a new car now... nice work

[charlE30]

Cheers chaps, yep she does drive like a new car now (although a little quicker than most ).

No vibrations or noises if anything the ride is so much smoother than before-even with the powerflex bushes, I think it has something to do with lifting the car back up 20mm. I love the look of a slammed car but the difference in handling is very noticable, I'll be sticking to a 40mm drop.

cuk325 don't know if I'll be in the country on the 5th, work have asked if I want to go to Africa for 10 days (paid for of course ) as a mechanic on a charity bike ride. Where is the rolling road day being held?