marko Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 also put these up in the freebies if anyones interested if not the scrapper will be interestedviewtopic.php?f=159&t=11893 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyfie5 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 those wheels look 10x better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKH25 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickster Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Awesome job on the wheels- loads better. Those aftermarkets were a bit minging, maybe strip the two decent tyres off if they're worth it and weigh them in.And my fave mod so far adding at least like 15-20 whp are these bad boys Serously one of the best performance mods you can do and insurance free! I rock Puma speedcats myself, you can keep them in the car if they're too disco bootie for the office etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 So been messing around again this morn tryna sort this suspension mess out unfortunately it's giving me a hard time :/ Have 2 problems with it number 1 I've got the piece of lca out that the scrapper left in for me trouble is now I'm left with a stud in the nut that's not actually a nut it's just a nut shaped lug with a thread welded to the arm :/ And number two should I replace this bush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickster Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 With issue 1- you still have 1/4" of thread to play with so soak it in WD40 for an hour heat it with a blowtorch then extract it backwards with mole grips (make sure that you have cut it through the thread not the smooth section of the shaft). If that doesn't work cut it flush, drill it through and try a rotary bolt extractor. If that doesn't work grind the lug off and use a new nylock nut instead.With the trailing arm bush it's best to replace them while the arm is off the car. They have a fairly short life span and are not expensive, some of the cheaper pattern parts wear out even quicker than the Honda or MG oem ones though. There are plenty of aftermarket solutions (I am currently running Energy Suspension inserts with no issues) but for cost and comfort the oem ones are still best. There is a tool for doing them but most people just use a copper hammer, paint mark the arms though to get the new ones in the same place. If you are planning to lower the car you can pre 'clock' them which will make them last longer being rotated at a different angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 how about these? they came with the alloys would have fitted them if the ameture i got them from hadnt tried to remove them with a wheel brace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjis Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Sad thing to look at those nuts. I would have understood if rounding one as trying to open and got the idea, but why to destroy several. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 lol my bad thought i could embed video sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 lol also just found this on my phone i made it as i was chasing my mate up to the exhaust place for my decat (obv on a private road) i would never do 80mph on a country road haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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