Hi
Finally got the suspension bush for my car it only took 8 weeks to arrive I got it fitted this morning and took it for a drive,I think I will have to wash it now.
Mark

Hi
I did not pay any duty when I imported a 100 euro worth of stuff from the USA but it did take 8 weeks to come.
This was in to France though.
Mark

Hi
I have got the bulk of the engine built done I just need an inlet manifold gasket which should be here on Wednesday,it seems like a long time since it came out of the car.work is a it busy at the moment so do not know when I will get it put back in.
Here is a before and after pictures.

I think the s1 will increase in value as they are getting scrapped at a terrible rate,much like the Capri in its day a good 2 litre S is harder to find an a 2.8 injection today,it is harder to find standard models,as halo models are seen as an investment.
Mark

It saves a lot of pain in the long run

Hi I made a start on the engine this morning,I pressed all the bearings in first and built the rotors up all straight forward until I was trying to put the center iron on and lifted the e shaft to high it came out of the rotor moved and an apex seal fell out so had to start again I was a bit more ca...

Nice one Did you have any thoughts about porting etc? I did consider porting the irons but chickened out as it took a long time to find a good rear iron and did not want to damage them.i did clean the runners out .i would really like to spend some time with a specialist and learn how to port proper...

Hi My rebuild kit arrived on Tuesday (many thanks to Clive at MRP for fast service) along with the bits I already have all will be new except the side seals as I have a good used set that just need to be toleranced.i will start in the morning so should be done by Sunday as long as I have the right s...

Hi I finally got all the cleaning and painting done on the engine and could not resist sliding it together,I think it looks quite good. All I need now is to make it run as good as it looks.MRP have posted the rebuild kit so should be engine rebuilding next weekend I might get my winter project finis...

Hi I got home from work tonight and the aluminum coloured paint had arrived so after dinner had an hour in the garage to see what the colour was like and I am happy with the results.i ordered a rebuild kit from m r p at the weekend so should have some more presents next week. First week back at work...

Hi I managed to get a bit more time in the garage last night and decided to do the sump ,it just fit in my small blast cabinet and am pleased to say it is in good nick with no rust or holes.l then put it in the parts wash ,there was thick sludge stuck to the bottom so i think it might have missed a ...

Hi
Lots of club members track there rx8 from stock cars to full on race cars,my only peace of advice is to get as much weight out of the car as possible,because it is quite expensive to put horse power in.
Look forward to reading this thread.
Mark

ChrisHolmes wrote: ↑

Wed May 06, 2020 9:36 pm

Yes I do but compression was down after Cadwell Park so I may strip, check and rebuild that which then still leaves me with two resurfaced housings and a set of Hayward bridgeported irons.

Hi Chris
Can I ask where you got your housings resurfaced.
Thanks in advance mark

Hi I spent some time this morning sorting out the exhaust manifold as the heat shield was rotten and the bolt for the manifold support had broken off.i ground all the mounting brackets for the heat shield off,as for the support bracket l cut the weld off one side ,bent it down so I could get the ang...

Hi
I got a bit more gone on the car today, blasted a few more parts and painted them this afternoon I am really happy with how they turned out and look so much better than the oily dirty stuff They started as.

Hi This is my last week of lockdown so I thought I would crack on with cleaning some more parts for my engine a bit boring but has to be done.i stripped the alternateur and blasted the alloy bits along with the engine mounts and coil bracket I also put some pieces through the parts wash lots still t...

Hi Seems like a long time since I did anything with this car,(i am still undecided what spec to build the engine and how much money to spend) this morning I got up and decided to push it on a bit ,the inlet manifold was looking very grotty and the valves were a bit sticky so I stripped it down to fi...

warpc0il wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 30, 2020 5:27 pm

The backing plate directs cooling air to the disc, so you wouldn't want to leave it off, even on a road car but especially if taking on track.

Thanks for that, I thought so but it’s good to check.
Mark

Hi I am still waiting for my bush to arrive from America, should have been here last week hopefully it will be here this week. So I have stripped the knuckle,blasted it and painted it with the backing plate as painted the hub and cleaned the bottom arm. I have one question should I leave the backing...

Hi
Have you thought of minilite silver,abit old school but a cool look.or an I just showing my age.
Mark

Hi ranjan
I think red with gold wheels will make it look like a lotus elan want to be.
Mark

MARKTHOMASBRAND wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:41 pm

Spot the difference...

Your wheels are four stud.
Mark

Here is some pics any measurements you need let me know,this is left side

Hi
I have an after market seat mount I can take pictures and measurements if that helps you fabricate one.
Mark

Hi Clive
No refunds until October so plenty of time to decide,were you going for the three days?
We had period clothes and everything,plus the camp site was close to the gates so no driving for the weekend.
Mark