Rs2000 mk5 project , track day car, back on the road
24-12-2006, 10:50 PM
#81
Hi Lads
a quick update on the car , i have got some Bilstien tarmac spec coilovers for the front now
here are a couple of pics
i have also had a set of the rl7's powder coated in antracite with the new Yokohama slicks
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cheers Lads
marco
a quick update on the car , i have got some Bilstien tarmac spec coilovers for the front now
here are a couple of pics
i have also had a set of the rl7's powder coated in antracite with the new Yokohama slicks
[][8D]cheers Lads
marco
26-12-2006, 12:54 PM
#88
PassionFord Post Whore!!
I want one!
That looks ace Marco.
How've you mounted the seats as they're side mounted, are they bolted to the floor using side mounts? or have you made something up for them to slide?
Cheers.
That looks ace Marco.
How've you mounted the seats as they're side mounted, are they bolted to the floor using side mounts? or have you made something up for them to slide?
Cheers.
27-12-2006, 09:38 AM
#90
Originally Posted by 125scouse
love that mate, looks like its coming on really well. 
the look on the RL's is mint mate
the look on the RL's is mint mate
cheers it's getting there
Originally Posted by StickerPaul
Hope your looking after my RL's mate 
yo paul
you know i always look after your wheels
Originally Posted by richard_syko
Hey looks really good.
Would you happen to know the srping rate of the Billies?
Would you happen to know the srping rate of the Billies?
hi rich
i have bought a pair of 10.5 " x 600lbs should be ok thats basically wound down to the bottom of the coilover this aids a bit of give
Originally Posted by YoungDan
I want one!
That looks ace Marco.
How've you mounted the seats as they're side mounted, are they bolted to the floor using side mounts? or have you made something up for them to slide?
Cheers.
That looks ace Marco.
How've you mounted the seats as they're side mounted, are they bolted to the floor using side mounts? or have you made something up for them to slide?
Cheers.
thanks , i have welded 2 bars that go across the floor pan and they are fixed and they dont slide
Originally Posted by boy_racer2f2f
with all the added cornering forces have you baffled the sump to stop oil starvation problems or is it not needed?
edit: also what session will you be in at donny?
edit: also what session will you be in at donny?
hi mate
good question and the answer to that is i haven't had any problems so far , but it wouldn't be a bad idea that is something i am looking at later on in the yr
yes im am at donnington and i am in beginners group because
1, my mates are in expert group so i can go out with them
2,i dont want to hold up anyone
the engine /exhaust/air fiter/egt/gearbox still remains standard so it's basically standard except for brakes/chassis mods/suspension
it's not a bad car to be honest just need setting up now thats all
i will upgrade power when i have finshed the handling (power isn't everything ) it's whole package that makes a good car and a decent driver
cheers Marco
27-12-2006, 11:45 AM
#93
twin
the Rl7 look the best by far i personally think they are the best looking rally/motorsport wheel to this day , although they dont make them any more
the only thing with them after a few yrs the spokes crack that was there down fall , they did make the rl7 mk II's but they looked shite compaired to these
i'm doing a bit of work on it today im finally fitting the front suspension
ill post some more pics later on in the evening
marco
the Rl7 look the best by far i personally think they are the best looking rally/motorsport wheel to this day , although they dont make them any more
the only thing with them after a few yrs the spokes crack that was there down fall , they did make the rl7 mk II's but they looked shite compaired to these
i'm doing a bit of work on it today im finally fitting the front suspension
ill post some more pics later on in the evening
marco
27-12-2006, 11:52 AM
#94
Originally Posted by Rossco
Realy nice project Marco, good handling and modest power is defently the way to go on a budget track car
hi mate
thanks
to be honest if theres 2 things that you really need on track is proper brakes and proper suspension theres no subsitute i could have went a alot cheaper route on the brakes and suspension but in the long run none would last as good as these
i only want to spend money once not twice or 3 times on the same things
so i save up for the stuff i want ok it takes longer but when it's on the car it's on there and it's job done
marco
27-12-2006, 03:06 PM
#97
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Marco, will you be running a standard anti roll bar too? Sorry about all the question but I hope to get a set of slicks for the odd track day soon and wondering about the body roll you get. Have seen a few cars running almost standard suspension on slicks and they look like double decker buses.
Forgot to say, looks mint. Best of luck
Forgot to say, looks mint. Best of luck
27-12-2006, 04:25 PM
#99
Originally Posted by richard_syko
Marco, will you be running a standard anti roll bar too? Sorry about all the question but I hope to get a set of slicks for the odd track day soon and wondering about the body roll you get. Have seen a few cars running almost standard suspension on slicks and they look like double decker buses.
Forgot to say, looks mint. Best of luck
Forgot to say, looks mint. Best of luck
i still have the standard anti roll bar but as you can see in the pics they have been shortend
and yes of course your going to get loads of body roll with the slicks on standard suspension
atleast the last few times i went out on track i had decent rear suspesion which was a big help
the front wont move now at all !! as these inserts are 500/200 good quality Bilsteins with 600lbs x10.5 " springs no helper springs
marco
27-12-2006, 09:41 PM
#108
Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
all done then Marco.
just about just have to service it tomorrow i bought some Silkolene Pro S 5/40 synthetic oil for it top stuff
just got to get it on the ramp to do a bit of adjustment to the front
Marco
27-12-2006, 09:45 PM
#109
Originally Posted by martinrs500labatts
see you at dono mate,
your cars coming on nicely
have you only got the one seat in there? or are you taking people out shotgun style.
your cars coming on nicely
have you only got the one seat in there? or are you taking people out shotgun style.
only got one seat because thats all i can afford at the moment
LOL shotgun
ill get a cage next i think thats the most important thing to be honest
what car you bringing to donno ? see you there mate
oh martin i have these new slicks to try out ,the new yokohama med compound should be ok
Marco
28-12-2006, 06:50 PM
#115
Originally Posted by trevCOSS
Looks good Marco shame you only have 1 seat though Love the wheel's
Love the wheel'sHi trev
I know mate i am getting one when i can afford another i also have to get a cage
i can't wait to try the suspension seems hard very hard
marco
28-12-2006, 10:07 PM
#120
Originally Posted by YoungDan
Propper taking shape now!
Will the cage be welded or bolted in?
I bet it's a right fun toy to drive. Does it supprise a lot of people?
Will the cage be welded or bolted in?
I bet it's a right fun toy to drive. Does it supprise a lot of people?
Hi Dan
it will just be a bolt in jobbie but i will just weld it in add few bars here and there
well it's not that bad too be honest you would be better off asking peeps who has seen it go around it's not slow at all far from it still standard engine ect
marco