I was wondering if that little spat would make it’s way over here. When the “For Sale” thread appeared I guessed it was only going to go one way, the price offered was going to attract ‘well meaning‘ comments that he was being unrealistic and then degenerate into what it became. I didn’t...
It’s possibly too late but it would be really useful to see any pictures of the work progress? Also when you say “entire rear end stripped and underside fully cleaned“ do you mean you have stripped off the underseal?
All jacking points will need checking, the void between the front wheel arch liner and the front doors, the metal work underneath front and rear bumpers - these areas only seem to have thin layers of paint etc, rear subframe, the join where they welded in the panel where the spare wheel would...
Well done, I emailed them a while back and heard nothing back. I actually don’t understand why have not produced one as they already produce a lot of fairly niche versions of various Renault models. I’ll copy and paste that though and email it over.
it would be nice to have a limited edition...
No longer available and as rare as hens teeth second hand. I would always be a little wary of refurbing a rusty spring but your choice Based on condition.
The rear cup dampers are as close as and as you say probably the next best ( I believe Rik did a Dino test on both) after revalved Koni from Mark Fish (does he even still do these?) The cup are not exactly the same spec as the original Sachs but if your Sachs have been on there for 15 years they...
I think you’re wrong here Cue, the rear spring used on the Trophy was always the same as that used on the Cup. Ie there was never a separate part number.
I was quite excited when I saw this thread revived (yep, sad) and much as I applaud the effort, a 1:43 for €45 will be a hard sell. For example below is my Otto 1:12 5 GTT and a 1:43 Corgi Whizz Wheels MG get and a pound for scale. I will probably go for smaller as there is no other option but...
You have arguably a grands worth of spare parts there which would value the car at £7k, waaay too cheap, if that doesn’t go in a day or so I’ll be surprised it looks a good example.
You are polishing the paint layers so the plastic panels need no extra care other than the usual care you take when using machine polishers. Also a DA is a safer option in itself.
I quite like Trendlines but they are too big for me, they still hold me well whilst the car gets thrown around but the seats in the new Fiesta ST are pretty snug.
There should be plenty of straight answers confirming the original fit rears were Sachs so bit odd that. Unfortunately they have not been available for a while now and best replacements seem to be the Cup version from Renault or the Koni supplied by Mark Fish amongst others.
I guess we should all be pretty happy that our cars are selling for good money but personally for that money I would have wanted to see a cleaner car, engine bay bit of a mess and I would have wanted to see underneath (I would want to see it in person before parting with that amount full stop)...
Also, looking closely at that photo it looks as though at some point someone has removed the original rubber top mounts and fitted a solid version which more often than not mean the turret is drilled to fit. So as well as holes for the strut brace there will be further holes under that rubber...
I think removing that brace is probably a sound idea, it doesn't look that effective. The front damper is not actually physically attached to the strut housing in OE form, it just sits inside the turret and is secured by the top part of the top mount seen in your picture.
What do you mean the...