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[Entwistlecymru]

I’m in the process of stripping all body panels off to tidy up the bodywork and was wondering what jobs I should do while everything is off. I’ve already given the suspension and brakes a birthday and have an updated heater to fit, but is there anything else I should check or replace while the car is bare?

[Ormes]

Subframe shims

[allsteel]

Radiator, oil service. Fit a new hubring with the ABS wires before the useless effin things snap.

[oggster]

Gearbox oil?

 

[TheRealVXed]

Side engine mounts replace, poly inserts front and read, timing chain (water pump while you're in there).  At the front replace the fog light bulbs, if you're planning on upgrading the heater might as well do it now too.  Plus, radiator pipes if you're replacing the radiator.  Silicone ones are a good shout.

 

If you fancy playing, then balancer shaft delete, braided brake hoses etc

 

All these jobs are possible with the clams on, just easier with them off.  A couple of the ones mentioned above can only be done with the clams off

 

 

 

 

 

Supercharger

Edited by TheRealVXed, 18 April 2020 - 11:16 PM.

[robin]

check rear brake lines in sills that corrode. 

[WrightStuff]

Front tow bracket replace while the clam is off

[Entwistlecymru]

All handy suggestions - shims are a good shout. Thankfully a lot of the jobs mentioned have been done over the last few years.

I’ve got a water pump and all the service bits on their way, steering rack is out for refurb along with new UJs, and I’ll check the brake lines though I think they’ve been done.

Supercharger.......... yeeeeeessss, it’ll have to wait though.....

[TheRealVXed]

weeeeee 

[chris_uk]

Front tow bracket replace while the clam is off

 

i'm in the middle of making a nice uprated one atm  complete with post and toe eye as a kit. 

[Entwistlecymru]

Well I’ve done the shims - not a bad job and it got my 9 year old involved! My steering rack is knackered so I’ll be ordering a quick rack this week.

A mate of mine is making me a towing eye bracket already - mine was nasty! I’m also tidying up the cobbled up inlet pipe work and changing the rear brake pipes as they’re a bit crusty, oh and giving it a full respray while everything is off.

Inside I’ve got dynamat ready to go on the floor and bulkheads, new steering UJs, DAB radio and speakers.

Has anyone got any recommendations on what to use for a new exhaust heat shield? I’ve been looking at the zircoflex sheet - would that suit?

[Ormes]

Has anyone got any recommendations on what to use for a new exhaust heat shield? I’ve been looking at the zircoflex sheet - would that suit?

 

I've used Nimbus before and seems similar to OE material.

[Entwistlecymru]

I’ve completed all the suggested jobs so thanks for the suggestions, however the bodywork repairs have been so extensive I’ve decided on keeping the car off the road for another year and doing some more jobs......

I’ve ordered an EP ultimate rack and a 48l tank to complete the chassis but I’m wondering about engine mods. I’m trying to keep it relatively standard mechanically - I’ve done the 500hp thing and (I hate to say this) but Ive realised I get more pleasure wringing the VX’s neck. My thinking is balance shaft delete and TTV lightweight flywheel and leave it at that. Any thoughts?

[pete-r]

Supercharge it. Absolutely. 100%. Do it! (Unless you have a turbo....)

It transforms the cars pace but the character of the engine is exactly the same. Just feels like the 2.2 is more like 3.2 and provided you stick to the 250-260 mark it won't keep breaking ancillaries.

More than happy to show you mine near swansea when things get more normal.

I find on track it's relative, the hot hatches that can were matching your NA for striaight line pace become the 911s etc, but on the road I feel the benefits even more so. The in gear pull from any revs is excellent.

[chris_uk]

I’ve completed all the suggested jobs so thanks for the suggestions, however the bodywork repairs have been so extensive I’ve decided on keeping the car off the road for another year and doing some more jobs......

I’ve ordered an EP ultimate rack and a 48l tank to complete the chassis but I’m wondering about engine mods. I’m trying to keep it relatively standard mechanically - I’ve done the 500hp thing and (I hate to say this) but Ive realised I get more pleasure wringing the VX’s neck. My thinking is balance shaft delete and TTV lightweight flywheel and leave it at that. Any thoughts?

tbh, its a pretty good idea .. 

 

if you need a TTV Flywheel just drop me a message

[The Batman]

i got balancer shaft delete kit and ttv flywheel on the shelf if you need it..

 

also got 3 sc kits

[C8RKH]

If your going for a 48ltr tank do the 60ltr surely. Totally transforms the range and on track days means one fuel stop probably not two.