An Update On The Patriot

[~ ~ Cal ~~]

Last post :-

http://forums.sidc.co.uk/index.php?showtop...&hl=patriot

Latest news :-

The brakes failed the cars recent MOT ( other than a minor fog light issue ) Other than that she sailed through....

Before ( source of MOT failure as cables were in danger of fouling ) :-

Old cables & connections

After

...........with the new Godney style adapters ( & discs and pads all round) :-

Now passed my MOT but I think I have a boost leak somewhere in the FMIC system or the DV is on it's way out.

Should be a minor thing to sort out ( change standard jubilee clamps to Pirtek Mikalor ones for starters)

After that I'll change out the sump and do the headers before getting another remap ( that's after buying a sports cat system - this decat business is a nuisance)

Already have and ARB to fit and Eibach lowering springs too

I intend to mod slowly and carefully. I doubt I'll ever turn up the boost beyond 1.4 bar or change for a bigger turbo. Handling is king and needs attention

I guarantee I'll need a new clutch or gearbox soon though ! With any luck I'll fire in an RA 6 speed box with diff ( sling the controller though as I understand the DCCD is a nightmare to retrofit.....

Managed to do an oil change myself ( properly ) - when you dont have an everyday runner to keep roadworthy you can potter to your hearts content.

Gonna get rid of these horrendous tints as well. Then fire on an STi5 style spoiler.....

I have no intentions of selling so one the mechanicals are sorted I'll consider a respray and new bumper

I think I am having more fun restoring her than driving it ! A few times I have headed home early when out on a blast as she's pretty lairy which the current handling ( standard 99 suspension)

Cheers for all the advice of late

Cal

Edited January 7, 2009 by ~ ~ Cal ~~

[scoobykev]

Good work Cal, please tell me your garage floor is carpeted and you haven't put it in through the patio doors while the missus was at work.

[~ ~ Cal ~~]

Fixed the pics after I made a horses erse of them !

[paul555sti]

Fixed the pics after I made a horses erse of them !

I was struggling to find the difference between the new and old set up but the comment above explains why. Look forward to seeing the car in action at knockhill this year.

[~ ~ Cal ~~]

No carpet ! but I have an oldish rug down for catching crap & dirt......spent too long treating ma' nicely painted garage floor to get it mancy & chipped ( )

Some old pics of the garage prep ( took me about 7 nights to whitewash the four walls and about £100 worth of proper floor paint to do things properly) It was just a cement floor before

and generated loads of dust :-

Took it in two halves

From B&Q

Phew !

Finito !

( the old black beast parked up...)

As for the brake parts :-

Ian Godney and Alyn @ ASP gave really good prices. Went with Ian in the end as he matched Alyn and could supply the custom cables too

1993 import WRX

1 set of rear vented discs @ £95

1 set of rear standard pads @ £35

1 set of front grooved discs 294mm @ £89

1 set of front Kevlar pads for the 4 pot Seat Leon Cupra R brembos @ £75

1 set of rear braided hoses + adapters for the 4 pot Seat Leon Cupra R brembos @ 4 x £17.50 = £70

Edited January 7, 2009 by ~ ~ Cal ~~

[dipsy]

http://spda-online.ca/modules/tinycontent/rewrite/tc_28.html .Cal going by this site all the newage 6speeds Jdm Sti's are the same gear ratio .Thats one posh garage Edited January 7, 2009 by Dipsy

[micra_wrc]

i had to click on your first link there cos i couldnt remember what car you had bought!

after Gus i think you are the 2nd "i-change-my-car-to-match-my-hair" fella

[scoobykev]

( about £100 worth of proper floor paint to do things properly)

my floor can stay bare concrete then.

[Guest]

Very good mate.

So no bigger turbo then lol!!!

I said i was keeping my car standard and have had 5 exhaust in 6 months bought a new turbo, defi's, alloys

etc etc it won't be long!!!

Iv been told from the bird im not aloud to spend any more. But what if the engine were to blow up

there would be no point putting a standard engine back in would there!!

[scoobymark]

what a difference they look much better and will now stop too

Ian Godney and Alyn @ ASP are very good to deal with, advice and prices very good would recommend them to peeps.

iam sure ian godney is still doing a group buy on SN, been running for ages

[~ ~ Cal ~~]

I have always found Mr G. a slightly grumpy fellow ( just busy I suppose )......... Alyn on the other hand is a legend with ultra rapido dispatch and good banter to boot

[arch]

I would and do always use Alyn at ASP top guy knows the cars inside out and prices are always very competative but then maybe I am biased

[fai17]

Looking good Cal and you doing a splendid job.

I wish i had the time,a garage and facility to work on my own car....but i'm totally clueless anyways so no help there!

ASP....top guy

[RS Grant]

Good job on the garage and the brake surgery on The Patriot... be interesting to see this around Knockhill with some suspension goodies fitted, be close to the complete package really.

Cheers,

Grant

[cusco kid]

Last post :-

http://forums.sidc.co.uk/index.php?showtop...&hl=patriot

Latest news :-

The brakes failed the cars recent MOT ( other than a minor fog light issue ) Other than that she sailed through....

Before ( source of MOT failure as cables were in danger of fouling ) :-

Old cables & connections

After

...........with the new Godney style adapters ( & discs and pads all round) :-

Now passed my MOT but I think I have a boost leak somewhere in the FMIC system or the DV is on it's way out.

Should be a minor thing to sort out ( change standard jubilee clamps to Pirtek Mikalor ones for starters)

After that I'll change out the sump and do the headers before getting another remap ( that's after buying a sports cat system - this decat business is a nuisance)

Already have and ARB to fit and Eibach lowering springs too

I intend to mod slowly and carefully. I doubt I'll ever turn up the boost beyond 1.4 bar or change for a bigger turbo. Handling is king and needs attention

I guarantee I'll need a new clutch or gearbox soon though ! With any luck I'll fire in an RA 6 speed box with diff ( sling the controller though as I understand the DCCD is a nightmare to retrofit.....

Managed to do an oil change myself ( properly ) - when you dont have an everyday runner to keep roadworthy you can potter to your hearts content.

Gonna get rid of these horrendous tints as well. Then fire on an STi5 style spoiler.....

I have no intentions of selling so one the mechanicals are sorted I'll consider a respray and new bumper

I think I am having more fun restoring her than driving it ! A few times I have headed home early when out on a blast as she's pretty lairy which the current handling ( standard 99 suspension)

Cheers for all the advice of late

Cal

hi cal dont want to rain on your parade m8 BUT its not a good idea the way you have done the brake pipes at the caliper

1)you dont have any support on the metal pipe

2)you have used a qunifer 10 pipe which will not lend itself to any vibration(vib cracking failure

when turning the pipe could bend out of shape /// better using steel pipe and some sort of location bracket or better still take the flexy right into the caliper

here is our caliper with flexy right into the caliper body

i would only use c/10 on a bridge pipe that has non movable fixture

if you look at my rear caliper here the pipe comes out the calip/body to a residual valve that is fixed to the back ot the cal/mounting //no vibration problems and no chance of cracking failures and is proteced bu coil wrap (stone protecter m8

cheers geo

[~ ~ Cal ~~]

Excellent Geo ! Thanks for the post....... A garage fitted them for me so I'll get it checked out - Ian Godney gave me the adapters ( Brembo specific) but it sounds like it might be wise the try and get some coil protector too. Thanks for taking the time to pen a note

[evil evo]

Hi cal

nice to see you sorting things out ,hopefully see you at knockers

cheers Don