Wayne's Black PZ project
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Re: Wayne's Black PZ project
That really is a beautiful colour. A hell of a rebuild, hats off to you . out of interest how are you getting on with the new polybushes?
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Re: Wayne's Black PZ project
Just seen this thread - absolutely stunning car!
How much would you charge to do all of that to my R3
How much would you charge to do all of that to my R3
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Re: Wayne's Black PZ project
Another question if I may, what product did you use for the rust treatment/repellent?
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Re: Wayne's Black PZ project
Thanks I probably Havnt done 250 miles yet so can't really comment . They seem fine but am a bit reluctant to drive it like a track car yetScartlead wrote:That really is a beautiful colour. A hell of a rebuild, hats off to you . out of interest how are you getting on with the new polybushes?
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Re: Wayne's Black PZ project
Thanks - and no I seen your car at castle Combe it needs nothing done to itDan.NJ72 wrote:Just seen this thread - absolutely stunning car!
How much would you charge to do all of that to my R3
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It was a Granville product , I'll post a picture laterwiggles wrote:Another question if I may, what product did you use for the rust treatment/repellent?
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Re: Wayne's Black PZ project
I can't believe I haven't commented on this thread, I've been following it for a while. Top work, you've gone to a lot of effort and it's really paid dividends.
I take it braided oil lines to replace the pop clippy set will be in the pipeline (teehee, great pun!)
Happy motoring, it's great to see a car reach this almost finished* stage
*a project car is never finished is it!
I take it braided oil lines to replace the pop clippy set will be in the pipeline (teehee, great pun!)
Happy motoring, it's great to see a car reach this almost finished* stage
*a project car is never finished is it!
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Too bloody right zippy , yeah final job will be new oil cooler lines but the piggy bank is a bit shallow at the moment ......zippyonline wrote:I can't believe I haven't commented on this thread, I've been following it for a while. Top work, you've gone to a lot of effort and it's really paid dividends.
I take it braided oil lines to replace the pop clippy set will be in the pipeline (teehee, great pun!)
Happy motoring, it's great to see a car reach this almost finished* stage
*a project car is never finished is it!
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Re: Wayne's Black PZ project
"Final job"
I'll remind you that you said that, in a month or so....
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I'll remind you that you said that, in a month or so....
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you probably will ....warpc0il wrote:"Final job"
I'll remind you that you said that, in a month or so....
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Re: Wayne's Black PZ project
mrspiller wrote: ↑Tue May 02, 2017 8:46 pmI've tried strongflex this time , made in Poland they were around £320 for the whole kit delivered , that included all inserts , diff bushes , rear subframe bushes , even the bushes for the lower rear Hubs . I have thoroughly inspected the them looking for blemishes and air holes and I can't find none . I used the energy suspension ones on my track car which were a right pain in the arse as you had to re use and clean the majority the metal inserts , no rear subframe or rear hub bushes neither and strong flex were cheaper . Much easier to install too . I suppose the proof will be how well they hold out . If they are any good I'll probably change them in my track car as the rear bushes in the front control arm camber bolt have already worn ( I think that's a fair explanation of which arm I meant ,)
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How are you getting on with the strongflex bushes now it's been awhile, any problems to report etc?
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Hi mate , unfortunately mileage in the car has been very limited , so can't really comment as I have an ongoing diff and steering issue which I hope I'm in the middle of curing . Take a look at j r mororworx ( he's a trader on here ) page , I know he fitted a fulll set to a customers car just prior to mine so may have a bit for feedbackGoobie wrote:mrspiller wrote: ↑Tue May 02, 2017 8:46 pmI've tried strongflex this time , made in Poland they were around £320 for the whole kit delivered , that included all inserts , diff bushes , rear subframe bushes , even the bushes for the lower rear Hubs . I have thoroughly inspected the them looking for blemishes and air holes and I can't find none . I used the energy suspension ones on my track car which were a right pain in the arse as you had to re use and clean the majority the metal inserts , no rear subframe or rear hub bushes neither and strong flex were cheaper . Much easier to install too . I suppose the proof will be how well they hold out . If they are any good I'll probably change them in my track car as the rear bushes in the front control arm camber bolt have already worn ( I think that's a fair explanation of which arm I meant ,)
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How are you getting on with the strongflex bushes now it's been awhile, any problems to report etc?
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Re: Wayne's Black PZ project
Had a look, but can't find any feed back.
Going back a few pages your sub frame etc was rather rusty, did you have much trouble getting it all apart, i.e. Arms etc? I see in his post you asking about it all, so wondering how you got on now you've done it all.
Going back a few pages your sub frame etc was rather rusty, did you have much trouble getting it all apart, i.e. Arms etc? I see in his post you asking about it all, so wondering how you got on now you've done it all.
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Re: Wayne's Black PZ project
Yes it was an absolute nightmare of a job , its a must to drop the complete subframe so you can get leverage on bolts particularly front camber/ castor bolts . The first car I done I cut , drilled , burnt and iced pretty much everything to get them off as it was done in situ . Never again , just drop subframes and it will be much easier , message jay from Jx he was pretty helpful when I asked him about washers for subframe mounts for his customers details I used energy suspension for the first car , only down side with them was that you have to keep ( and clean thoroughly all the rubber from them ) all the metal inserts from original arms / bushes and some may have corroded . My mate neil has used the strong flex on the front of his car , he's done a couple of track days in it too and he doesn't have any complaints , he's on hols at the mo but will no doubt add his comments over the next day or twoGoobie wrote:Had a look, but can't find any feed back.
Going back a few pages your sub frame etc was rather rusty, did you have much trouble getting it all apart, i.e. Arms etc? I see in his post you asking about it all, so wondering how you got on now you've done it all.
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Hovering over the buy button on the yellow strongflex's, Still positive comments on them ?mrspiller wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2017 2:53 pmThanks I probably Havnt done 250 miles yet so can't really comment . They seem fine but am a bit reluctant to drive it like a track car yetScartlead wrote:That really is a beautiful colour. A hell of a rebuild, hats off to you . out of interest how are you getting on with the new polybushes?
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It hasn’t turned a wheel , so no input sorry .......Scartlead wrote:Hovering over the buy button on the yellow strongflex's, Still positive comments on them ?mrspiller wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2017 2:53 pmThanks I probably Havnt done 250 miles yet so can't really comment . They seem fine but am a bit reluctant to drive it like a track car yetScartlead wrote:That really is a beautiful colour. A hell of a rebuild, hats off to you . out of interest how are you getting on with the new polybushes?
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there’s a lot of love for them on relevant FB pages but I can’t comment . I know the pro’s on here say stick with stock ones . I’ll hopefully give a bit more input when the winter F’s Off
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No worries Mr S, going by what i Can see online, they have a good rep and that's good enough for me , considering the condition of my own, its worth the change. As good as the other brands may be, superpro yes you its just too expensive for me.. Poland I'm calling, get those delivered
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They are not good answering the phone , e mail them direct not through e bay and ask for direct discount . I got 5%Scartlead wrote:No worries Mr S, going by what i Can see online, they have a good rep and that's good enough for me , considering the condition of my own, its worth the change. As good as the other brands may be, superpro yes you its just too expensive for me.. Poland I'm calling, get those delivered
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