These turned up in the post today... Suzuki GSXR 1000 K2 Independent Throttle Bodies (48mm tapering to 42mm). These will form part of a long term strategy for the engine development. There are some notes and threads on t'Internet about converting motorbike ITBs for car use. I'm planning on a Colin Satchell inlet manifold, Sandy... Continue Reading →
Headed over to near Mold last night to pick up the dashboard that I'd dropped off for flocking with Autoflock. Top job done, although this muppet forgotten to pickup the steering column surround, so now I need to arrange getting that posted.
Managed to source the rear washer bottle and pump from a 205 GTI for the Rallye. Still on the look out for a Citroen AX single wiper setup for it too, but they're a little harder to find. Have managed to find a headlining for the GTI, but it's in Reading, which is a lot... Continue Reading →
Not any progress to report really. I seem to be waiting for lots of parts to arrive. Trip to Halfords this morning has produced a set of ratchet axle stands to go with the standard set I already have, as well as some cabling connectors, replacement taillight bulbs, high temperature paint and some Loctite Instant... Continue Reading →
When I was working out which roll cage to go for one of the key considerations was weight. OMP do a 19Kg Chromoly Steel cage that has to be welded in. This cage is homologated to German ONS spec, but hasn't been approved by the RAC/MSA for UK use. I thought about this option a... Continue Reading →
The steel wheels are back from powdercoating. Apparently they took 6 hours to strip and blast clean - a set of four normally takes 2 hours max. In any case they're now have a shiny white durable finish and are shod with some Contis. I went for the EcoContact 3s in 185/60s in the end.
I've sourced a steering column surround which I'm expecting any day to tidy up this part of the car. It's due a service, so I ordered 5 litres of Motul Synthentic 10w 40, a new oil filter and some Iridium plugs taking advantage of a special deal from Opie Oils ticks off a large number... Continue Reading →
A set of fixed window seals have arrived for the Rallye rear quarter windows. I picked these up for a bargain price from another owner on the Rallye Register and have been looking out for a set for a while. I'm going to polycarb the side windows and the rear quarters are currently the opening... Continue Reading →
After months of looking I've managed to source a much sought after Safety Devices 106 Cup Cage and a full set of Schroth manufactured Safety Devices 6 Point Harnesses. Along with these there's a pair of Sparco Rev side mounted bucket seats, so pretty much all the parts I need to kit out the interior... Continue Reading →
I have been looking at getting some new tyres for the steelies. They take a 175/60/R14 tyre so there's some options. Michelin don't do anything in that exact dimension. They offer offer both the Pilot Exalto and Energy Saver tyres in 185/60, but the consensus between those that have tried them is that they're a... Continue Reading →
So having had a few plans in mind going forward with the Rallye, I've been on the look out for various essential parts. Then this came on the market at a fantastic price and the economics of buying it as a donor car just made sense. So there's now a 106 GTI in the stable... Continue Reading →
Didn't have much time to work on the car this weekend, but did get the steel wheels cleaned up so I can see what state they're in. The initial prospects didn't look great, rusty wheels, covered in mud and filth (and copper grease). I'd heard great things about people using Cillit Bang to clean wheels... Continue Reading →
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