Topic: Track Calibra X20xev (Read 11537 times)

GreddRob · « **Reply #80 on:** January 29, 2010, 00:55:36 AM »

Still have it lad, still in the car. I will be taking it out sooner or later.
Thanks

GreddRob · « **Reply #81 on:** February 07, 2010, 20:51:12 PM »

Not much being happening with it. But opinions all ways wanted good and bad, Did get a few goodys do.
I picked up a set of 16 MG ZR wheels for it and Im delighted because I love that style. Had to grind them down a little where it sits against the hub. It was way to tight. Plus the 14s were way to small for this car. I also got my pads form Jomo engineering bt:) and goodridge lines from fleebay. Plus I got my self a little sticker for the back, seeing as everyone was going for the shocker hand I would a go a little different. I have -40 springs in the car but its still way to high in the back so will be changing them for -60.

angus346 · « **Reply #82 on:** February 07, 2010, 21:13:28 PM »

Vtech this!

, love it. coming on really well lad, can't wait to see final product

Ash, · « **Reply #83 on:** February 07, 2010, 21:17:43 PM »

I want that sticker!
Awsomeness.

simon · « **Reply #84 on:** February 07, 2010, 21:23:22 PM »

Good work i'm impressed

GreddRob · « **Reply #85 on:** February 07, 2010, 21:25:38 PM »

Thanks lads, all done on a budget. Some day when I marry a rich scank Ill do the real deal.

DrZux · « **Reply #86 on:** February 07, 2010, 22:59:05 PM »

Looks well sweet.

J@zV6 · « **Reply #87 on:** February 07, 2010, 23:09:06 PM »

Good work, but I'd be interested to see comparative drag times for the car with and without that spoiler.

On a rwd car, especially one that has a tendency to 'go light' at high speed - like the Sierra Cosworth, for example - a rear spoiler is necessary to keep the arse on the ground and maintain traction on the driving wheels.

I'm not aware that the standard Calibra body shell has a tendency to 'lift' at high speed and with fwd a spoiler on the tail will do nothing to improve traction.

I'm just curious as to whether that spoiler does more than create a lot of unnecessary drag and make it look more like a track car...

GreddRob · « **Reply #88 on:** February 07, 2010, 23:10:58 PM »

Quote from: Ash, on February 07, 2010, 21:17:43 PM

I want that sticker!
Awsomeness.

There ya go sir
http://cgi.ebay.ie/VTEC-This-funny-sticker-honda-type-r-type-s_W0QQitemZ330400092239QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4ced61504f

GreddRob · « **Reply #89 on:** February 07, 2010, 23:15:34 PM »

Quote from: J@zV6 on February 07, 2010, 23:09:06 PM

Good work, but I'd be interested to see comparative drag times for the car with and without that spoiler.

On a rwd car, especially one that has a tendency to 'go light' at high speed - like the Sierra Cosworth, for example - a rear spoiler is necessary to keep the arse on the ground and maintain traction on the driving wheels.

I'm not aware that the standard Calibra body shell has a tendency to 'lift' at high speed and with fwd a spoiler on the tail will do nothing to improve traction.

I'm just curious as to whether that spoiler does more than create a lot of unnecessary drag and make it look more like a track car...

Well my plan is to run the car with out it for a bit and then put it on and see how things go. My friend and I were talking about this. Truthfully I just put it on because I liked the idea and I just got it in my head. I will keep you informed. But as im only new and will be taking it easy I probably wont see the advantage or disadvantage.

GreddRob · « **Reply #90 on:** February 07, 2010, 23:16:13 PM »

Quote from: Dr Zux on February 07, 2010, 22:59:05 PM

Looks well sweet.

Thanks Zuxy

mean green calibra · « **Reply #91 on:** February 07, 2010, 23:32:02 PM »

how is your fse valve fitted i got one given to me of a mate and dont know how to fit it

GreddRob · « **Reply #92 on:** February 10, 2010, 14:39:53 PM »

Just got a mate to weld in a rear strut brace last night and this week Ill be cleaning the floor of all the sh*t
and spraying it up.

GreddRob · « **Reply #93 on:** February 23, 2010, 22:38:01 PM »

The Damage after my epic fail

angus346 · « **Reply #94 on:** February 23, 2010, 23:12:35 PM »

you must have been gutted at that happening lad

. any idea what its gonna cost ye

GreddRob · « **Reply #95 on:** February 23, 2010, 23:36:02 PM »

Well got a bonnet all ready, that was 50 an other 50 for paint. A windsreen is gonna cost me 230 euro

Oh well I was a donkey

simon · « **Reply #96 on:** February 24, 2010, 01:19:53 AM »

Quote from: GreddRob on February 23, 2010, 23:36:02 PM

Well got a bonnet all ready, that was 50 an other 50 for paint. A windsreen is gonna cost me 230 euro
Oh well I was a donkey

i got a brand new windscreen fitted for £110

GreddRob · « **Reply #97 on:** March 13, 2010, 23:27:35 PM »

New bonnet fitted and windscreen fixed
Here is just a quick list stuff done in the last few weeks

New bonnet and windscreen
Painted the floor
Some plating on driver side foot well
replaced the rear 40 mil springs to 60 mil
replaced the fly wheel and clutch with a c20ne fly wheel and clutch
New Air con rad and fan switch
Courtney cool stat
Some stickers

Some plate put in last week

Here the floor after its paint job

Courtney cool stat

New Rad

My new 8v clutch and flat fly wheel, The fly wheel weighs 4kg less that the pot type

Old rad,

old clutch and fly wheel

The car how stands now with the new bonnet and 60 mil springs in the back plus a few stickers

Dave · « **Reply #98 on:** March 13, 2010, 23:59:48 PM »

Lad she is coming on a treat. one question, what the f*ck is that little ring inbetween the 8v flywheel and clutch? I have the same stuff fitted but don't recall fitting it.....

angus346 · « **Reply #99 on:** March 14, 2010, 00:00:23 AM »

was gonna suggest you put a pad lock on the bonnet

looking really good lad

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DrZux