M5TYJ - New car time, Audi TTS - Page 2 - Saxperience

Jordy6969 · 16th February 2010, 16:54

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Originally Posted by MJ05LLY

You got the same prob?

Yep and I have changed many of the parts you have planned to do apart from droplinks, track rod ends, wishbones, dunno whether its worth changing the anti roll bar or not

MJ05LLY · 16th February 2010, 17:29

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Originally Posted by Jordy6969

Yep and I have changed many of the parts you have planned to do apart from droplinks, track rod ends, wishbones, dunno whether its worth changing the anti roll bar or not

Which parts you changed pal? Well i paid £15 for an anti roll bar so it wasnt expensive. While everything else is being done may aswel of done it.

Andy_K · 16th February 2010, 23:08

If the wishbones etc dont sort the knocking, also look at the strut top bearings mate. Can make ita bit clunky if they have play in them. Not too expensive to replace either.

hard_corejoeboy · 16th February 2010, 23:20

What parts would you need for a full suspension overhaul and likely costs? As im going to be getting some bilstein dampers soon and don't want new dampers on an old 86000 mile chassis

MJ05LLY · 16th February 2010, 23:32

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Originally Posted by Andy_K

If the wishbones etc dont sort the knocking, also look at the strut top bearings mate. Can make ita bit clunky if they have play in them. Not too expensive to replace either.

Well when I got the car I had the drivers side strut top bearing replaced so I'm hoping its not that, will keep you informed. I don't know if its doing any harm to the suspension. But I would definately like it less the noise.

Andy_K · 17th February 2010, 15:52

Its probably drop links and/or wishbones then tbh mate. You should hopefully sort it with alll the new bits you have got already.

Definately better without random knocks and bangs though lol

MJ05LLY · 17th February 2010, 21:43

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Originally Posted by Andy_K

Its probably drop links and/or wishbones then tbh mate. You should hopefully sort it with alll the new bits you have got already.

Definately better without random knocks and bangs though lol

haha your telling me!

Didnt really get much done today, just a little big of finishing off on the pods.

Head here tomorrow i hope! Going to order some little bits and bobs tomorrow too. Maybe a trip to source sounds in Sheffield tomorrow to get some good quality cable and some sound deadening. Speakers should be here Friday i hope and then its going to be a busy weekend!!!

MJ05LLY · 18th February 2010, 13:18

Well while being at home sat here waiting for a delivery, which i now dont think will come today i decided to fit my JP4 head cover.....

I will fit the middle section next week once i wont be messing around with the engine much more for a while!
Now am sat here watching some oil burn off of the manifold!

*Anyone know if their is anything i can spray or put on it to stop this? Other wise i can see it being a long wait*

Richy_Rich · 18th February 2010, 13:47

Looks good, did you need to seal the covers? Or literally just bolt on?

Cheers

MJ05LLY · 18th February 2010, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Richy_Rich

Looks good, did you need to seal the covers? Or literally just bolt on?

Cheers

They just bolt straight on as these ones have gaskets

MJ05LLY · 28th February 2010, 16:25

After a bad weekend last weekend of getting nothing done!!! (Females are a demanding pain) i was determined to get some items done this weekend on the car. So this is what ive been upto

I had a little play with my pods for my tweeters.

Im not overly happy with the finish, so i will be having a better attempt at a later date

MJ05LLY · 28th February 2010, 16:28

Then my door pods finished too, need a good cleaning the door cards do though.

MJ05LLY · 28th February 2010, 16:30

Then came the time to put all the audio wiring in. No easier way to do it other than stripping the car..... So bright and early Sat morning it was game on!!!

Kev_Vtec · 28th February 2010, 16:35

mate it looks mint

job well done mate

MJ05LLY · 28th February 2010, 16:37

Then today i decided it was time to go for the bigger brake set up fitment.

Bigger Vs Smaller

Dont you just love the soft locating socket! NOT. Had to grind them out!!!!!!

I got some goodridge braided hoses, but they didnt have no fittings on the ends

Then back on the wheels

Happy enough with this weekends work load

MJ05LLY · 28th February 2010, 17:05

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Originally Posted by Kev_Vtec

mate it looks mint

job well done mate

Cheers bud, hope the beemer is going well too

Boosted · 31st March 2010, 21:44

good progress mate! try to fix the scruffs on the bumpers tho

MJ05LLY · 2nd June 2010, 09:04

Wits been a while since updating but am now hopefully going to be getting on with the car some more

since my last update ive had the car lowered 50mm all the way around and fitted some smoked rear jewells. Then just some new suspension parts, drop links, anti roll bar and wishbones mainly for some peace of mind too (Will get some pics up as soon as)

Hopefully over the next coming weeks and months ive got my eyes out for a few things, manifold, cams and exhaust. Ive still got my ported and polished head too ready to be fitted but as per normal ive not got around to fitting this but i may leave this untill and if i get cams.........

Also got a clifford alarm to be fitted which has intelli start but am in two minds if i should install this or buy a push start kit and use this. humm decisions.

Also considering upgrading to the 406v6 coupe Brembo calipers... I can get hold of a set extremely cheap but its all the messing around ive got to do etc which is kind of putting me off the idea as the 266mm are more than good for my day to day driving

Another cheap thing ill be doing this weekend is another car service. Just freshen up on the engine oil