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shantybeater wrote:Looks great those calipers look tasty

Thanks. I have been taken a little by surprise at just how well they work.

J1SUA wrote:Looks spot on. Nice write up and work

Thank you

Z3cade wrote:tangsou what drop are your rear lowering springs? as ive lowered mine 30mm all round and the rear isnt as lows as yours......

The rears are 35mm lower than oem.

Dan

DAn do you mean polybushed droplinks ?? not sure about that, i replaced them with new. But i have a cunning plan to replace the droplinks with rose jointed versions, so they are then adjustable for length. Mark I fitted polybushed droplinks on the past impreza I like the idea that they last forever...

Cant say i've notice a difference with mine lowered, with respect to the ARB its obviosly under more tension but it hasnt caused an issue I agree 100% Mark At some point I would expect the droplinks to fail any how as they are over 10 years old. I do believe that This will come sooner with the new ...

If the anti roll bar is under tension when the car is standing on level ground you have a problem. Lowering the suspension makes no difference, the roll bars should be free of tension. Hence the reason for fitting adjustable height arb`s. The new struts are physically 35mm shorter therefore the hub...

You sorted it then !! looks much better. have you had it set-up yet or at least tracked ? Hello Mark, I haven`t had the tracking or any thing else looked at as yet. It pulls dead straight when driving. The front wheels look straight up with no camber that I can see, as for toe in/out I can`t tell. ...

zedwheels wrote:Looks a million dollars, bet you feel good about the result.

I am really pleased Thanks

swamper wrote:great wright up
and it does look much better....

Thank you

After test driving the new brakes I installed I quickly realised that the handling of my Z3 was severley lacking. With this in mind I set about looking for options. Eventually I settlet on a Spax SVX Adjustable set up which comprises of Coil overs for the front and a more traditional spring and damp...

The brakes have bedded in now after a long trip to the north. There has been no brake squeel and the brakes feel like they could make the car do an endo should the traction hold. The brakes are really very good and they have highlighted the short-comings in the current suspension and tyre set up. :D...

They do not require wheel spacers. The wheel weights will need shifting though. The wheels are 17"

Hello all, I have just installed the wilwood big brake kit I ordered from the US in readiness for the Turbo upgrade. I have also now received the pistons, head bolts, waste gate, water pump, clutch, fly wheel and manifold. There is still a few bit I need before I remove the engine but I am slowly ge...

:D I brought a pair or these Mirrors off of Watkins before xmas. I figured that these should get a bump and a quick add from me as I am really happy with mine. <a href="http://s1091.photobucket.com/albums/i391/tangsou/?action=view&current=wingmirrors002.jpg" target="_blank"><...

I haven`t even considered the Diff at this point ?. I was hoping that the back end will be strong enough initially and that traction would be acceptable initially.
I would most likely upgrade when something fails.

While waiting for all the engine components to arrive I have set about uprating a few parts. Today I worked on the rear brakes. I installed new EBC discs, red stuff pads, Goodridge hoses, new shoes and spring kit. The job was really straight forward, pure nuts and bolts. Before: Scored and worn plai...

myredzed wrote:

stu wrote: Santa Pod might be a good target date in the late summer?

It's earlier this year Stu. 10 July

I hope to be finished Late May to Early June but lets see. I will be at Santa pod either way hopefully not driving the A class.

I have started this thread as I am turbo charging my M44 1.9. In the past I have managed really big power numbers from small 4 cylinder Turbo engines and hopefully I will see over 300 horsepower by the time I have finished. The plan is to completeley rebuild the engine with high end internals loweri...

If friction is increased equally between front and back then the increase in braking performance will be similar front to back. Increasing the size or clamping force of rears without doing similar upfront will cause the back to lock up. Hence big four or six pots up front under the weight of the eng...

These are new to me. The price is good though!

My delivery date is supposed to be between the 14th and 20th Jan. As soon as they arrive I will set about the entire brake system. And I will post some pics I Promise. I purchased the Wilwoods as they offer really Good Value( and look good too I think). I looked into building a brake Kit for myself ...

Hello, I have used both Mintex and EBC Red and Green stuff Pads on my old Impreza which I used to drive quite hard. The Mintex are fine for everyday driving and last ages but fade a lot when they are hot. The green Stuff pads with drilled and grooved discs give a big bump in stopping power. But you ...

I am hoping for the full 7200rpm without anything being too stressed initially. I intend to run at least 10 psi probably more, if everything starts to get too hot then I will opt for a water sprayer for the IC. I really would like to install an oil cooler just because the turbo will be dumping loads...

I have just ordered 4 pot wilwoods from the US so no longer required.
Thanks

Hello All,

I am after a four or sixpot brake conversion of some form. (Cash Waiting)

please pm me. I have 17" wheels so nothing too huge.

I have had a look through your supercharging thread and the M3 Clutch is the way i am going to go. As soon as the parts arrive then I will start a new thread with lots of pics too. I think that the 1.9 has good potential. From what I have read with what is being done in the US is that the m44 can pr...

I have ordered a lightweight flywheel. But I am still considering what to do with the clutch? I am open to suggestions.

Hello all, To answer one of the above questions its an M44 1.9 16V I have opted for a compled engine rebuild and today i ordered; low compression pistons, arrow rods, ARP head and main studs uprated bearings and gaskets all from the from vacmotorsport.com in the US I have to wait for delivery before...

Hello all, I am new to your forum so a quick hello and a happy xmas. I am undertaking a 1.9 turbo conversion over the coming months and I am new to BMW`s, so I will most likely need some help. The turbo kit is already purchased along with bigger injectors. I have already fitted a 2.5" stainless...