Toad's Lifeline - Saxo Cup front suspension purchased! - Page 64 - Saxperience

jpsaxo · 26th March 2009, 10:32

First things i would do is fix the suspension, closely followed by the g/box and fitting of a rollcage - if you can get all that done before the summer season it would be sweet.

Engine work can then be done over next winter giving you time to save up for tb's, an ecu and the engine parts

Toad · 26th March 2009, 10:35

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Originally Posted by jpsaxo

First things i would do is fix the suspension, closely followed by the g/box and fitting of a rollcage - if you can get all that done before the summer season it would be sweet.

Engine work can then be done over next winter giving you time to save up for tb's, an ecu and the engine parts

I know, I know... I just couldn't help myself!

Hopefully if I'm frugal enough, I'll get the box sorted soon enough. The suspension is hopefully going on at the same time roughly as the bodies, so we can still buy together...

Toad · 26th March 2009, 10:36

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Originally Posted by FinchysSaxo

Il help but would also be new to it

Thanks mate, but kindda need someone who's done it before. No offence intended!

jpsaxo · 26th March 2009, 10:45

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Originally Posted by Toad

I know, I know... I just couldn't help myself!

Hopefully if I'm frugal enough, I'll get the box sorted soon enough. The suspension is hopefully going on at the same time roughly as the bodies, so we can still buy together...

Well the quaiffe is up there with one of the best things i did on my car, the boddies will make it more drivable and the noise is great. But the suspension and G/box will improve things nicely!

And the cage is a good idea WHEN you join us for the ring

Toad · 26th March 2009, 10:48

Yep, couldn't agree more. But my car has been crying out for proper engine management from day one, so I think this will be a good move.

I'm still consideRING...

jpsaxo · 26th March 2009, 13:05

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Originally Posted by Toad

Yep, couldn't agree more. But my car has been crying out for proper engine management from day one, so I think this will be a good move.

I'm still consideRING...

No time to stand and stair, Snooze you loose!

dannygti · 26th March 2009, 16:54

throttle boddies are Easy Peasy

vtr-tec · 26th March 2009, 17:38

i would reccomend a cage and good suspension first then thing about gearing and power as these two compliment each other. start from the cassis up and you cant go wrong! i am really impressed with how mine handles now and i think with a good setup yours will have the same feel and buzz mine gives me when you push pretty much all things (bar kit cars) round corners

Toad · 28th March 2009, 00:45

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Originally Posted by vtr-tec

i would reccomend a cage and good suspension first then thing about gearing and power as these two compliment each other. start from the cassis up and you cant go wrong! i am really impressed with how mine handles now and i think with a good setup yours will have the same feel and buzz mine gives me when you push pretty much all things (bar kit cars) round corners

Yep, suspension is key...

Here's a couple of pics a la Adsayer of when Shed did Brands Hatch the other week:

jpsaxo · 28th March 2009, 04:57

Very nice mate

Elliott · 28th March 2009, 08:41

good pictures there mate, car looks nice.

Toad · 28th April 2009, 15:44

Thanks guys.

Some pics of the new wheel:

adamsax · 28th April 2009, 15:54

Awesome wheel mate!

It looks like it 'sticks out' more than standard and is what I'm after.

What wheel is it exactly?

Thanks.

Ferg · 28th April 2009, 15:57

Looking awesome matey ... It's really getting there now.

Have you had a chance to take it out for a spin with it on yet?

Mystic^p · 28th April 2009, 15:58

You got any plans for the dashboard mate, complete removal or some little bespoke number or anything in mind?

Toad · 28th April 2009, 16:29

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Originally Posted by adamsax

Awesome wheel mate!

It looks like it 'sticks out' more than standard and is what I'm after.

What wheel is it exactly?

Thanks.

It does. Sticks out by about an extra 2 - 3 inches roughly.

It a rip of the OMP version. It's by RMD and can be had for a rather small fee from www.rallydesign.com A few of us got in on a group buy and it was dead cheap. You'll need a boss too...

http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product...ducts_id=13921

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Originally Posted by Ferg

Looking awesome matey ... It's really getting there now.

Have you had a chance to take it out for a spin with it on yet?

Thanks bud.

Yeah, feels great. I like the way it sits closer. Previously, my arms were almost at full stretch, so this is sweet. Really lovin' it. Can't believe i've waited this long to do such a simple mod.

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Originally Posted by Mystic

You got any plans for the dashboard mate, complete removal or some little bespoke number or anything in mind?

I would like to do some wiring on the centre console area. I need the fan switch sorted, so i might look into a way of getting some switches installed which will take care of the that, and also the hazard light. I might fit a cut-off switch in there too. The area to left might be a decent spot for an ECU, or possible a data logging tool I'll hopefully have shortly.

adamsax · 28th April 2009, 17:16

Cheers mate....have you got a link to the required BOSS as well?

dannygti · 28th April 2009, 17:28

looks great toadus, ive took just as long as you to get the wheel sorted....its one of those things you want but never get round to doing lol (until now)

so you coming to the 'ring then now??

KamRacing · 28th April 2009, 17:43

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Originally Posted by adamsax

Cheers mate....have you got a link to the required BOSS as well?

he bought a proper OMP one off us.

Toad · 28th April 2009, 18:15

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Originally Posted by dannygti

looks great toadus, ive took just as long as you to get the wheel sorted....its one of those things you want but never get round to doing lol (until now)

so you coming to the 'ring then now??

Isn't it too late now?