Now taxed and back on the road for 2013
No issues after the first drive out.
The new d/c intercooler seems to be doing its job really well compared to the old Pace unit. AFR's are really good and solid now at WOT and the i/c hadn't warmed up at all after the run.
I can also report no issues with the carb top hitting the recently fitted strut brace.
Quick pic from my drive on my private test track
That's good news fella
Cracking picture.
Flat 12's at the top end of third I'm guessing.
Great picture mateglad its running well. Love this car
Originally Posted by Logg
Flat 12's at the top end of third I'm guessing.Still had a few rpms left tho. Not the fastest 5 on the planet, but enough for me
Last edited by Jonny5; 05-03-2013 at 11:22.
Cheers Chris, not long for yours now mate, cant wait
Its not about the fastest mate but creating your own ideal car that you enjoy.
Last edited by Logg; 05-03-2013 at 10:45.
That's not the top end.Flat 12's at the top end of third I'm guessing.
Great pic.
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This car has influenced me to buy another one - looks amazing. Top job mate - I remember seeing it in pfc mag in readers rides
Thank you
I just hope I can get mine looking half as tidy - Dont seem to be many up for sale (apart from with Mike) so is difficult to choose a good one
They're out there mate, just take your time looking and dont be afraid to turn down a few till you get the one you want....or buy a ****ter and restore it like i did
Buy a wreck and do it up i did .i couldnt fine 1
Seat is fixedheres a video of where the movement is in this r5 seat - i cant see a easy fix
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBE9GnFaY78
That bit that appears loose in the vid is a large pressed in rivet that holds the seat mech together, years of pivoting the seat for rear access and general use cause this to become worn.
One carefully placed (hammered) E clip on the inner side of each rivet and everything gets squashed together and it also moves the pivot point to an unworn part of the rivet further in.
Total cost of fix 50p, no more wobbly seats
Good tip jonny, my van seats rock pretty bad so will give this a go
please get a pic johnny and also a link to the e clip you mean, as you can see from vid mine need doing bad lolSeat is fixed
That bit that appears loose in the vid is a large pressed in rivet that holds the seat mech together, years of pivoting the seat for rear access and general use cause this to become worn.
One carefully placed (hammered) E clip on the inner side of each rivet and everything gets squashed together and it also moves the pivot point to an unworn part of the rivet further in.
Total cost of fix 50p, no more wobbly seats
Wicked pictureand happy days back on the road
Can u point me in the right direction for the same gauge holder?
If you don't mind, I'm gonna copy that cause I want mine in that kinda, full view area
My Dad custom made it for me, i could try and twist his arm to make anotherWicked picture
Can u point me in the right direction for the same gauge holder?
If you don't mind, I'm gonna copy that cause I want mine in that kinda, full view area
Bloody typical
Would you mind asking your dad if he's up for making another, cause im willing to pay
It just looks right
That looks really good what does your dad do for a liveing ?
Retired now, but was a a self employed Sculptor. Used to specialise in making resin models of dogs/cottages etc and little metal toy soldiers.
Ill give him a ring tomorrow mate
Bloody typical
Would you mind asking your dad if he's up for making another, cause im willing to pay
It just looks right
We did get two of the basic pod holder so shouldn't be too hard.....he says
Ill give him a ring tomorrow mate
That sounds like a good job and thats why that gauge holder look so good skillful with a good attention to detail
You have both done an amazeing job mate will your dad be comeing to national day with you?
Yeah, we did last year together too.
There you go
Oh dear is that a bit of rust on your seat frameI'd scrap it now fella
Its Copper GreaseOh dear is that a bit of rust on your seat frame
Thank You
Its Copper Grease
Thank You
Great fix on the wobbly seat, that could come in handy for hundreds of GTT owners
If it wears again, is it possible to drill that rivet out and replace it with a nut/bolt affair with a washer and some thread lock do you think???
Possibly, but there's not much room to work with under the seat, anything too big could foul when the seat pivots
nice mate will try it - thanks for pic
so 18mm e clips - how many did you need for each seat, looked at work we only have 10mm ones, where did you get yours?
thanks
Two per seat. I would use slightly bigger ones tho, maybe 19mm or 20mm as 18s were tight to get on. Mine came from a local hardware shop.
Just read through this, what an awesome project and your 5 looks amazing
great read. love the car. looks amazing.
and just to add. hope you dont mind fella. i have made a piller pod stack like your dad did. with three guages in. i sticker bombed mine to hide the imperfections but only did in in a day. happy to post a picture but wont do it on hear. dont want to mess up this mint thread.
Cheers mate, lets have a look at this pod then?great read. love the car. looks amazing.
and just to add. hope you dont mind fella. i have made a piller pod stack like your dad did. with three guages in. i sticker bombed mine to hide the imperfections but only did in in a day. happy to post a picture but wont do it on hear. dont want to mess up this mint thread.
Thank YouJust read through this, what an awesome project and your 5 looks amazing
Cars going for MOT thurs and at the moment im looking at changing the wheels again
As much as i love the speedlines the Uniroyals are rubbish for grip/handling and really dont fill me with much confidence when pushing it.
So im on the luck out for some 15s that will go with the current look....thinking Ronal R10 Turbos
speedlines with r888s JOB DONE !!
Hmmmm alot of spondoolies for just tyres tho
Well worth it for the grip difference though Jonny. For a summer only car they will last you years
Great read. Gorgeous car. Ronal Turbo wheels. Perfect.
Where's the best place to get them from and what sizes are available mate.Well worth it for the grip difference though Jonny. For a summer only car they will last you years
I've found some Advan A048s 185/60/13 on Ebay, these any good?
Thank you
Its looking like Ronals or track tyres now
A048's are excellent mate, i rate them over the r888's. the grip was better but didnt last as long for me and higher price made me get the r888's to replace. You can get the r888's in 185/60/13, ideal size for a gtt. Prices, well shop round, think i got mine off ebay through demon tweeks
Thanks Brigsy
MOT passed this morning, no issues
Managed to avoid the snow too, thank god
Everything is still looking fresh underneath after 3years back on the road.
Last edited by Jonny5; 28-03-2013 at 13:49.
Looks flippin' fantastic. Enjoy the good weather this year (should we ever get any).
New wheels purchased proper update soon once they arrive
Willy wheels?? I fancy another set for mine. Look so right on a gtt
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