Matt's 'Make it moar better' / 'less sh*t' S1 106 XN Project - Page 10 - Saxperience

D4MJT · 2nd July 2014, 09:34

Right, it's now officially moved from the "will anything catch fire / does it work" phase into the "sweet tits, this is fun, let's sort the niggles out"

It's very good fun, the steering particularly feels perfect to me. I've fitted the S1 rack in place of the VTS PAS > Non Pas converted rack, and it's spot on. It's nice to drive, turn in is great, and it's light enough to not even notice the lack of PAS with the extra weight of the VTS lump hanging over the front.

I've got one remaining wiring problem which is just some bother with a rear indicator, but bar that we're laughing.

It's good!

I'm not running a front ARB at the minute and the turn in is noticeably better, I think I might beef up the front springs but permanently ditch the front ARB.

Jigs2895 · 2nd July 2014, 10:12

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Originally Posted by D4MJT

Right, it's now officially moved from the "will anything catch fire / does it work" phase into the "sweet tits, this is fun, let's sort the niggles out"

It's very good fun, the steering particularly feels perfect to me. I've fitted the S1 rack in place of the VTS PAS > Non Pas converted rack, and it's spot on. It's nice to drive, turn in is great, and it's light enough to not even notice the lack of PAS with the extra weight of the VTS lump hanging over the front.

I've got one remaining wiring problem which is just some bother with a rear indicator, but bar that we're laughing.

It's good!

I'm not running a front ARB at the minute and the turn in is noticeably better, I think I might beef up the front springs but permanently ditch the front ARB.

What's the point in updating without pictures, do you think half of us can even read?

Sounds awesome, I want one.

blackie_2k5 · 2nd July 2014, 10:28

D4MJT · 4th July 2014, 08:59

I've commuted in it all week, with partial success.

Casualties for the run in period are, 1 driveshaft, a gearbox mount, the exhaust fell off a bit, and I've had an earthing problem which has resulted in a few non-starts, hoping to rectify that today.

All in all, it goes well enough when it's working! I've got some minor bits to sort tonight, like it probably needs a handbrake and that, but I'll grab some pics, I might lash the steels on for a look as well.

D4MJT · 8th July 2014, 09:29

Righty, it's been on the road for 7 days, and I've used a tank of fuel. It's not technically broken down anywhere, but as expected, some niggles to sort out which I'm working through.

1) - Negative Battery lead was goosed. A replacement was sourced and fitted, all is now nice and earthy.

2) - Idle Control Valve chose to shit itself while I was attempting to diagnose the battery cable issue, which led to some confusion. I've cleaned it which made a difference, then basically hammered it a bit and unplugged it so the car idles at roughly 1100rpm. A new one has arrived on my desk this morning.

3) - Rear shock bolts work best when they're tightened up. Not tightening them up makes the back sound like it's falling off, which is sort of is. N00b eRr0rzzz

4) - I've killed a driveshaft with my gentle run in technique, POWERRRRRRR

5) - I sort of snapped a gearbox mount, this has also been replaced.

I snapped some pics last night, it's looks pretty sweet. It looks lower at the front than it is due to how it's parked on the grass I suspect. I'm toying with the idea of lowering the rear slightly at the weekend, we'll see. I don't want it to "look" lowered, so it needs to be in proportion. The rear is stiff and handles well, and if it's much lower I won't be able to run 195 tyres if I choose, without arch work, which I don't want to do. I'm going to test fit the steelies this weekend, and I'm on the hunt for some 14" period Peugeot trims.

With my neighbours Scoobaroo WRX STi JDM Type RA V-Limited GTi 32v VR6 V-Spec II GTR thingy:

Dem Frontz:

Dem Rearz: (Fucking ding in the boot is pretty much the only mark on the body lol)

Interiorzz:

D4MJT · 8th July 2014, 09:34

Going forwards, the immediate list is roughly:

1) - Sort the rear indicators which may not work correctly
2) - Fit Rallye Steels / Possibru lower moar
3) - Wash it and get rid of the 106.1 ROCK RADIO stickers, fml
4) - Sort out some sort of cunning cooling fan solution
5) - Adjust the Satchshift so that you don't need to throw a six for Reverse
6) - Replace Driveshafts
7) - Adjust handbrake
8) - Get some sort of sexy wheel
9) - Sort some braceage
10 - Rear Passenger wheel bearing
11 - MOT, urgh.

chompy · 8th July 2014, 09:49

needs lowered

D4MJT · 8th July 2014, 09:56

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Originally Posted by chompy

needs lowered

I actually predicted a "looks shit" so you caught me off guard there!

chompy · 8th July 2014, 10:05

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Originally Posted by D4MJT

I actually predicted a "looks shit" so you caught me off guard there!

Well It doesn't look shit any more

So I need to find something else to criticise you about.

Hence....needs lowered

D4MJT · 8th July 2014, 10:06

high praise indeed!

I might raise it.

Jigs2895 · 8th July 2014, 10:31

Looks familiar, hmmm...... ah yesss!

D4MJT · 8th July 2014, 10:38

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Originally Posted by Jigs2895

Looks familiar, hmmm...... ah yesss!

When did you lend Prickles car?

blackie_2k5 · 8th July 2014, 11:49

hammerite on the roof?

looks sweet mate, cant help but think rallye steels will make this uber cool..even if you paint them anthra so theyre not so "in youre face"

D4MJT · 8th July 2014, 11:53

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Originally Posted by blackie_2k5

hammerite on the roof?

looks sweet mate, cant help but think rallye steels will make this uber cool..even if you paint them anthra so theyre not so "in youre face"

My rallye steelies are "vintage" already, by which I mean black, and a bit rusty. They should work nicely, I'm tempted to leave them as is and not refurbish them, especially if I'm finding a set of trims for them anyway, rather spend the money on tyres.

The roof, I assume you mean interior, is going to be a challenge. I've no idea what adhesive they used to bond the non-sunroof roof skins in, but it's unreal. Autosmart Tardis isn't even touching it.