317bhp 2wd sapphire cosworth
28-08-2009, 07:04 PM
#1
317bhp 2wd sapphire cosworth
i bought a sapphire cosworth a little while ago
it was tidy, stage 3 engine, stack of history, etc
but it is still a 20 year old car so improvements can be made.
so when my turbo died i saw it as time to do some work
the first thing i did was remove some of the chrome from under the bonnet as i cant be arsed to clean it
then i fitted new front discs
while i was at it i had the arch liners out to clean the inner arches
and was quite happy with how tidy it is under there
ive replaced the chavvy alloy gear knob with a leather gti style one
then ive started to clean and repaint the underside
so im now up to date,over the next few weeks im hoping to get my new turbo and finish painting the underside
it was tidy, stage 3 engine, stack of history, etc
but it is still a 20 year old car so improvements can be made.
so when my turbo died i saw it as time to do some work
the first thing i did was remove some of the chrome from under the bonnet as i cant be arsed to clean it
then i fitted new front discs
while i was at it i had the arch liners out to clean the inner arches
and was quite happy with how tidy it is under there
ive replaced the chavvy alloy gear knob with a leather gti style one
then ive started to clean and repaint the underside
so im now up to date,over the next few weeks im hoping to get my new turbo and finish painting the underside
Last edited by 749steve; 23-02-2010 at 07:21 PM.
02-09-2009, 01:44 PM
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got my new cambelt cover today
and fitted
i bought some new poly strut top bushes from fst the other day
and ive blacked my bailey breather pot,the other alloy stuff will go the same route soon
and fitted
i bought some new poly strut top bushes from fst the other day
and ive blacked my bailey breather pot,the other alloy stuff will go the same route soon
Last edited by 749steve; 03-09-2009 at 08:31 PM.
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04-09-2009, 03:09 PM
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Looks a nice car!! Did you use std black paint on the tanks? Been thinking of doing mine, but didnt want to keep doing it if the paint couldnt take the heat...
10-09-2009, 08:48 PM
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10-09-2009, 11:06 PM
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i bought a sapphire cosworth a little while ago
it was tidy, stage 3 engine, stack of history, etc
but it is still a 20 year old car so improvements can be made.
so when my turbo died i saw it as time to do some work/upgrades
the first thing i did was remove most of the chrome from under the bonnet as i want to go more stealth under there
then i fitted new front while i was at it i had the arch liners out to clean the inner arches
and was quite happy with how tidy it is under there
ive replaced the chavvy alloy gear knob with a leather gti style one
then ive started to clean and repaint the underside
so im now up to date,over the next few weeks im hoping to get my t34 turbo and finish painting the underside
it was tidy, stage 3 engine, stack of history, etc
but it is still a 20 year old car so improvements can be made.
so when my turbo died i saw it as time to do some work/upgrades
the first thing i did was remove most of the chrome from under the bonnet as i want to go more stealth under there
then i fitted new front while i was at it i had the arch liners out to clean the inner arches
and was quite happy with how tidy it is under there
ive replaced the chavvy alloy gear knob with a leather gti style one
then ive started to clean and repaint the underside
so im now up to date,over the next few weeks im hoping to get my t34 turbo and finish painting the underside
your old disks were on the opposite sides
make sure you fit the new ones the right way round ....... ie when braking the dust is moved to the outer part of the groove when disk rotates if you get my drift..
16-10-2009, 02:11 PM
#21
forgot to update this
i bought myself a refurbed turbo and a new -31 actuator, its now back on the road after a oil and filter change
then a couple of days ago my new denso plugs arrived so i chucked them in along with my poly strut top bushes which ive had fo a while
and yesterday my new turbo damper arrived so i fitted that
i bought myself a refurbed turbo and a new -31 actuator, its now back on the road after a oil and filter change
then a couple of days ago my new denso plugs arrived so i chucked them in along with my poly strut top bushes which ive had fo a while
and yesterday my new turbo damper arrived so i fitted that
Last edited by 749steve; 29-10-2009 at 08:46 PM.
18-10-2009, 04:23 PM
#22
another small update
fitted some new mikalor hose clamps the other day as they are more reliable than usual ones
ive also bought another ecu cover,standard air box, and a water temp sensor
all winging their way to me anytime soon
fitted some new mikalor hose clamps the other day as they are more reliable than usual ones
ive also bought another ecu cover,standard air box, and a water temp sensor
all winging their way to me anytime soon
18-10-2009, 10:05 PM
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T-bolt clamps...Amazing stuff when they work.. shit when you undo them completely and try to get them back together!
Lookin well mate, Love the matt black bits, did you use VHT black at all or just matt black? painting chrome bits is a bastard as usually i find the paint to easily chip
What does your car run like with out the amal valve?
cheers
Lookin well mate, Love the matt black bits, did you use VHT black at all or just matt black? painting chrome bits is a bastard as usually i find the paint to easily chip
What does your car run like with out the amal valve?
cheers
18-10-2009, 10:25 PM
#25
T-bolt clamps...Amazing stuff when they work.. shit when you undo them completely and try to get them back together!
Lookin well mate, Love the matt black bits, did you use VHT black at all or just matt black? painting chrome bits is a bastard as usually i find the paint to easily chip
What does your car run like with out the amal valve?
cheers
Lookin well mate, Love the matt black bits, did you use VHT black at all or just matt black? painting chrome bits is a bastard as usually i find the paint to easily chip
What does your car run like with out the amal valve?
cheers
think the alloy was easier to keep clean
car runs fine without the amal valve
29-10-2009, 08:49 PM
#27
another little update
fitted a new ecu cover as some numpty had hacked the old one for a boost gauge
managed to get hold of some new roof lining material as mine is a little saggy
and replaced the water temp sensor in the block with a new matt lewis one
i also tried fitting my new air box, but found it wont fit due to the intercooler and the turbo heatsheild
fitted a new ecu cover as some numpty had hacked the old one for a boost gauge
managed to get hold of some new roof lining material as mine is a little saggy
and replaced the water temp sensor in the block with a new matt lewis one
i also tried fitting my new air box, but found it wont fit due to the intercooler and the turbo heatsheild
02-11-2009, 08:20 PM
#28
change of plan on the wheel front
after some advice from various people in the know, i decided to stick with 17s
this way i dont mess the handling up as much and i can buy tyres at reasonable money
so i bought these
revolution millenium with group a inserts and prada tyres
after some advice from various people in the know, i decided to stick with 17s
this way i dont mess the handling up as much and i can buy tyres at reasonable money
so i bought these
revolution millenium with group a inserts and prada tyres
