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Lightning Yellow 036

Started by LY_Scott , Aug 23 2012 05:06 PM

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#21 CocoPops

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Posted 07 February 2013 - 11:36 AM

PMSL at thought of scott rolling tyres through the streets. I did read it on FB I think and chuckled then :lol:

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#22 techieboy

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Posted 07 February 2013 - 11:40 AM

Murray's definitely sound like a thoroughly good bunch of people. thumbsup

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#23 LY_Scott

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Posted 24 March 2013 - 10:52 PM

Discs and pads done all round today and got v fitted properly. Brakes are now outstanding. Other than murray putting my bolts on too tight meaning i had to jam a socket on the locking bolts and bin them. It went all right.

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#24 LY_Scott

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Posted 22 April 2013 - 08:19 AM

Exterior
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Paint and fit V (Cheers Joe_589!) DONE
Plastidipped, drilled and cable tied on discreetly.

Fit new side grills (Cheers Cocopops!) DONE
Fitted

Fit tat diffuser (Cheers JG!) DONE
Fitted and looks the business thumbsup

Remove and clean wheels properly DONE
Removed washed properly, polished and waxed, also fitted new centrecaps.

Investigate stiff steering DONE
Down to Nitron Quick Rack can remove and adjust by the looks of it but I'm used to it now. No fault, just different.

General steering and suspension inspection on each corner (with shocks removed to allow easier pulling, lifting and shoogling) DONE
No leaks or play in components. Has had new wishbone on rear after having the Gaz shock dent. Ball joints upfront have been changed. Generally looks used but in good shape.

Brakes inspection (check for uneven wear, leaking seals etc. Possibly bleed) DONE
Fluid changed by Murray Lotus. Was still not happy with feel. Discs and pads quite worn. Replaced discs and pads and voila awesome brakes. Very happy with the brakes. Standard discs with M1144 pads all round.

Oil and filter change DONE
Shell Helix Ultra 5w30

Replace dead side light bulb DONE
Replaced and connections tighted up on holder

Book Geo check/fix (don't think I'm happy with the geo atm) DONE
340r Road settings done by jtj30 (Ladybank Tyres) Very Nice! Front camber needed adjustment then toe adjustments all round. Could really do with going back and doing Castor but feels awesome at the moment.

Interior
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Seats and mats out, proper clean inside.DONE

Fit 10cm speakers in dash DONE
Sony Xplod

Replace current rear speakers. DONE
Sony Xplod

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#25 LY_Scott

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Posted 22 April 2013 - 08:23 AM

To finish the car I'd like to paint the dodgy bit on the corner of the drivers door and it needs a front clam blow over. Wheels have seen better days too but not bad for age. Other than that its good.

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#26 LY_Scott

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Posted 22 April 2013 - 08:27 AM

Seriously pondering selling the beast post Hoon and Monaco (End of May)

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#27 LY_Scott

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Posted 22 April 2013 - 08:30 AM

Most recent

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#28 Claws

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Posted 22 April 2013 - 08:46 AM

Seriously pondering selling the beast post Hoon and Monaco (End of May)

Got my pre and post mixed up there!! :lol:

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#29 LY_Scott

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Posted 15 December 2013 - 07:09 PM

So....doing the wishbone ball joints and new bushes bit. I recommend to anyone pondering doing the same. Before you start buy the Clarke balljoint splitter from Machine Mart. What a fannying about I had until I searched and found that recommended. Changing anti roll bar links too Next up is some shockies and tie bar upgrade. Front clam to come off to for repairs.

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#30 LY_Scott

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Posted 19 December 2013 - 10:07 AM

Normal shims are 1.5mm...my set from Elise Parts are 2mm and 1mm

So normally with 3-1 it'd be 4.5mm front and 1.5mm back.

Looks like I'm going to be .5mm out at least.

Why the chuff don't they just supply them in 1.5mm as per OEM? :beat:

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#31 LY_Scott

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Posted 23 December 2013 - 11:03 AM

Doing the suspension refresh, 3 corners done now. Well past the "wish I never fcuking started this" stage. Buying p clips online now to replace all the shagged ones, a million of my centre undertray bolts seem to have gone awal. I had to grind the bolts off the front undertray. Don't get me started on splitting the bastard ball joints. I have a mashed hand to show for that.

Buying new handbrake cable too.

All in all, a highly recommended piece of work.

Uggh!

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#32 G-Bob

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Posted 23 December 2013 - 08:44 PM

Well done for sticking in there dude. Will be like a new car when you are finished. thumbsup

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#33 LY_Scott

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Posted 07 January 2014 - 04:48 PM

Things Arriving: Handbrake Cable arrived (Elise Shop) Undertray and clam bolt kits. (Speedy Fasteners) NACA duct (Elise Shop) JB Spoiler (lotushardtops.com) Things Leaving: Front clam off and being taken away tomorrow morning for repairs. Bonnet too. (Local bodyshop)

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#34 G-Bob

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Posted 07 January 2014 - 04:49 PM

I think I have a Naca duct sitting around somewhere. Are they expensive?

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#35 LY_Scott

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Posted 07 January 2014 - 04:52 PM

Nah, cheap as chips. Less than £3 from Elise Shop. Mine had one missing. http://www.elise-sho...n_description=1

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#36 Lou_m

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Posted 07 January 2014 - 05:29 PM

Who is doing the bodywork? Think I'll get mine sorted asap.

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#37 LY_Scott

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Posted 07 January 2014 - 05:33 PM

http://www.yell.com/...-leven-3323614/ I've taken the clam off though and leaving it with him for a bit. He has a Noble clam in too. Made a decent job of repairing my old car. Very reasonable.