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Forum: Suspension November 11th 2011, 12:33
Replies: 3
Views: 14,764
Posted By evilC
The flipping of the AR bar allows the entry point...

The flipping of the AR bar allows the entry point into the TCA to be more axial with the bush. The only comment that I can think of in relation to the 3 bolt strut is that it doesn't need the tie...
Forum: Suspension November 9th 2011, 09:14
Replies: 3
Views: 14,764
Posted By evilC
Easy. Flip the anti-roll bar i.e. take it off...

Easy. Flip the anti-roll bar i.e. take it off turn it over so that the RHS fits in the LHS and vice versa.

Clive
Forum: Project Builds November 8th 2011, 12:48
Replies: 1,572
Views: 1,913,749
Posted By evilC
Wally, You may be right about the wheel change. ...

Wally, You may be right about the wheel change. principally the larger the rim diameter the heavier the wheel/tyre combination is for the same o/a diameter. This would be of significance with the...
Forum: Project Builds November 4th 2011, 09:42
Replies: 1,572
Views: 1,913,749
Posted By evilC
Hi Wally, In answer to your question, the front...

Hi Wally, In answer to your question, the front does look as though it's running about +1* in the turn in roll but the tyre doesn't look too stressed to suggest that anything is moving around too...
Forum: Project Builds October 26th 2011, 09:20
Replies: 175
Views: 204,330
Posted By evilC
Steve, Using your link, these are the ones I...

Steve,

Using your link, these are the ones I was thinking of: http://www.lighting.philips.com.au/v2/automotive/productrange.jsp?id=1088066&app=car_&vp=more light&va=more light

Clive
Forum: Project Builds October 26th 2011, 09:14
Replies: 1,572
Views: 1,913,749
Posted By evilC
Wally, you are right that the tie rod ends are...

Wally, you are right that the tie rod ends are further out and this is because the steering arm is straighter i.e. more parallel than the 1303 (2 bolt one) I took off. This obviously affects the...
Forum: Project Builds October 26th 2011, 08:47
Replies: 154
Views: 315,202
Posted By evilC
I confirm you did say this was a protype and you...

I confirm you did say this was a protype and you had some reinforcing to do but by posting the photo you invited comments - perhaps I should have said that its the most wonderful piece of fabrication...
Forum: Suspension October 26th 2011, 07:59
Replies: 6
Views: 16,638
Posted By evilC
Hi, i would like to see the actual installation...

Hi, i would like to see the actual installation but my first reaction is that without the bumpstops you are bottoming out the dampers and damaging the internals. The 1303 does have soft TBs and...
Forum: Project Builds October 21st 2011, 11:42
Replies: 154
Views: 315,202
Posted By evilC
I agree with all of that and Rob's compression...

I agree with all of that and Rob's compression strut. But just to add my 2p worth; I don't feel comfortable with the butt joints either side of the anti-roll bar bush housing that will be weaker...
Forum: German Look Tuning October 21st 2011, 11:13
Replies: 285
Views: 1,064,333
Posted By evilC
I know someone who stage rallies with a...

I know someone who stage rallies with a plywood/polycarbonate sump guard that is impressively strong ....and light.

Clive
Forum: Suspension October 21st 2011, 11:09
Replies: 6
Views: 16,638
Posted By evilC
Were the original KYBs short stroke units? Have...

Were the original KYBs short stroke units? Have you got the full size bump stops on? You shouldn't bottom out at all with bump stops in place. Some people unwisely shorten or remove them alogether...
Forum: Brakes October 19th 2011, 05:18
Replies: 2
Views: 11,416
Posted By evilC
This is going international - on VZi. Hail the...

This is going international - on VZi. Hail the web!

If that was a transaction in the UK I'm sure that the boys would be around to at least collect ALL the shipping charges and maybe expenses as...
Forum: German Look Tuning October 18th 2011, 08:09
Replies: 285
Views: 1,064,333
Posted By evilC
The Clan Crusader is often modified with this...

The Clan Crusader is often modified with this type of duct but it has an adverse effect in that the downfoce at the front is excessive and although the rear is designed for downforce and Kamm rear...
Forum: Project Builds September 29th 2011, 09:32
Replies: 1,572
Views: 1,913,749
Posted By evilC
Wrong Sandeep, its an eye level grill!......hot,...

Wrong Sandeep, its an eye level grill!......hot, hot, hot, hot.......

Clive
Forum: Project Builds September 29th 2011, 09:28
Replies: 641
Views: 831,046
Posted By evilC
Tack some wire sheathing for plastered walls (the...

Tack some wire sheathing for plastered walls (the stuff that looks like a shallow top hat section) as a cross on the panel. The sheathing is ~20g and galvanized, so it will be light and durable. ...
Forum: Project Builds September 27th 2011, 12:34
Replies: 1,572
Views: 1,913,749
Posted By evilC
Maybe it's that your in a different space/time...

Maybe it's that your in a different space/time continuem? Personally, I go with Einstein that as you approach the speed of light you get longer. If you get longer it stands to reason that it will...
Forum: Suspension September 23rd 2011, 07:47
Replies: 19
Views: 26,046
Posted By evilC
Al, the main purpose of a steering damper is to...

Al, the main purpose of a steering damper is to help control the unwanted side effects that are generated by the suspension/steering/brake set up. Big caster angles, large negative scrub radius, big...
Forum: Suspension September 22nd 2011, 08:12
Replies: 6
Views: 15,322
Posted By evilC
I must (purely out of curiosity) check my...

I must (purely out of curiosity) check my wheelbase?

Clive
Forum: Suspension September 21st 2011, 06:28
Replies: 6
Views: 15,322
Posted By evilC
Hi Steve, If I understand your rear toe-out...

Hi Steve,
If I understand your rear toe-out problem if you adjust the inner pivot bolt to create more toe-in then the whole assembly swings around the spring plate/A arm connection so the wheelbase...
Forum: Transmissions September 20th 2011, 12:41
Replies: 10
Views: 17,048
Posted By evilC
Oh good! I need to shift the weight...

Oh good! I need to shift the weight forward:lmao:



Given the price of individual components it makes much more sense to buy a complete car, strip it for the bits required and then sell the...
Forum: Suspension September 20th 2011, 12:33
Replies: 6
Views: 15,322
Posted By evilC
Hi Steve, it seems your registration people are a...

Hi Steve, it seems your registration people are a bit anal? It would be worth it to point out that the wheelbase on a bug can vary no less by virtue of the toe-in adjustment on the rear spring...
Forum: Brakes September 20th 2011, 12:18
Replies: 19
Views: 26,164
Posted By evilC
Zo, i recently worked out the brake bias on the...

Zo, i recently worked out the brake bias on the '03 to give that mild front lock up just before the rear. It accounted to 31% front and 69% rear!!!!!!! It makes you think about all those guys who...
Forum: Transmissions September 14th 2011, 11:27
Replies: 10
Views: 17,048
Posted By evilC
There has been lots of discussion with the main...

There has been lots of discussion with the main man at Subaru Gears on vzi about the conversion since as you say it is appropriate to the scooby conversion. For the money, including shipping and...
Forum: Project Builds August 30th 2011, 12:45
Replies: 175
Views: 204,330
Posted By evilC
It seems that the bulb manufacturers recognise...

It seems that the bulb manufacturers recognise the need for powerful lighting as Philips are marketting a +100% H4 bulb as a simple direct replacement that would give an equivalent 120/110W...
Forum: Body August 12th 2011, 11:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,609
Posted By evilC
I thought they were unobtainable?

I thought they were unobtainable?
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