The "Today I did something to my car" thread

MetzgerMeister

stimpson wrote: »

I have Eibach Pros and they are cracking springs for street use (this is the 3rd set of springs I've had on the car...long story). Pretty comfortable but they get stiffer the harder you push them without being too harsh and crashy. It's a good compromise if you're not taking it on the track.

What car do you drive?

So what you're saying is that when you're driving normally, they feel good and when you drive hard, they stiffen and improve the handling?

Doubt I'll be taking my car to any track :pac:

Ardennes1944

So now theres 3 of us waiting to fit a pro kit to our cars

MetzgerMeister

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

So now theres 3 of us waiting to fit a pro kit to our cars

I'm still undecided! I got confirmation from someone else that I would have no rubbing issues with H&Rs :mad:

stimpson

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

What car do you drive?

So what you're saying is that when you're driving normally, they feel good and when you drive hard, they stiffen and improve the handling?

Doubt I'll be taking my car to any track :pac:

I've got an old shape CRX.

The Eibach Pro's are progressively wound, so don't have a uniform spring rate. The looser winds compress first and are softer and this gives you a reasonable level of comfort when driving normally (the original springs I got with the rex would shake the fillings out of your teeth). When you're pushing it hard and these have already been compressed the tighter winds come in to play and are firmer which reduces body roll.

Also the drop lowers your centre of gravity which will also improve handling. The drop on them isn't savage, but as I say, they are for street use. In any case a big drop on a CRX causes camber issues and a camber correction kit is big money.

Gary ITR

stimpson wrote: »

I've got an old shape CRX.

The Eibach Pro's are progressively wound, so don't have a uniform spring rate. The looser winds compress first and are softer and this gives you a reasonable level of comfort when driving normally (the original springs I got with the rex would shake the fillings out of your teeth). When you're pushing it hard and these have already been compressed the tighter winds come in to play and are firmer which reduces body roll.

Also the drop lowers your centre of gravity which will also improve handling. The drop on them isn't savage, but as I say, they are for street use. In any case a big drop on a CRX causes camber issues and a camber correction kit is big money.

I got the camber kit for my DC2, about €500ish notes but it was worth every penny.

I was running with TEIN springs in my car for a bit, I really liked them but on the track I was left for dead in the corners by cars with coilovers. If it's aesthetics you're after then spings all the way, if it's a performance thing then forget about the springs

stimpson

Gary ITR wrote: »

I got the camber kit for my DC2, about €500ish notes but it was worth every penny.

I was running with TEIN springs in my car for a bit, I really liked them but on the track I was left for dead in the corners by cars with coilovers. If it's aesthetics you're after then spings all the way, if it's a performance thing then forget about the springs

:eek: €500 is twice what I paid for the springs.

I'm running them with fully adjustable Koni's which does make a difference, but I was running the previous springs with the Koni's too and they performed just as well but they were stupidly firm. I'm getting to the age where I like my creature comforts. If its not for the track then the Eibachs on stock shocks are going to be fine.

TestTransmission

vectra wrote: »

What ones?

These, pretty impressed with them.Anything would of been better than the stock ones though

Gary ITR

stimpson wrote: »

:eek: €500 is twice what I paid for the springs.

I'm running them with fully adjustable Koni's which does make a difference, but I was running the previous springs with the Koni's too and they performed just as well but they were stupidly firm. I'm getting to the age where I like my creature comforts. If its not for the track then the Eibachs on stock shocks are going to be fine.

That's €500 for the camber kit, my springs were cheaper, around €260. The Camber kit improved the handling of my car far more than the springs. It was front camber arms, lower extended ball joints and rear camber arms. That price was fitted too, I bought them before I was selling them myself so no discount

stimpson

Gary ITR wrote: »

That's €500 for the camber kit, my springs were cheaper, around €260. The Camber kit improved the handling of my car far more than the springs. It was front camber arms, lower extended ball joints and rear camber arms. That price was fitted too, I bought them before I was selling them myself so no discount

How low did you go? The drop on the CRX is about an inch so I don't have major camber issues. I'm sure it was worth it but I could think if many other ways to spend €500.

Nissan doctor

dar83 wrote: »

Possibly 4.

Maybe a special on lowering spring fitting would be good for business:D

Ardennes1944

How much would you charge? Eh eh?

E39MSport

Nissan doctor wrote: »

Maybe a special on lowering spring fitting would be good for business:D

Was thinking of installing Joms on the Boring but was also going to sort the play in the wishbones while was at it, ... sniff

vectra

TestTransmission wrote: »

These, pretty impressed with them.Anything would of been better than the stock ones though

I actually like JBL stuff myself.
Might look at a set of components for the Toledo

Gary ITR

stimpson wrote: »

How low did you go? The drop on the CRX is about an inch so I don't have major camber issues. I'm sure it was worth it but I could think if many other ways to spend €500.

One of my balljoints needed replacing so I did the lot, the plan has always been that this car will be out to the track so that was my thinking behind it tbh. Sure I did the camber kit before I did the springs and I only popped the springs on because I had a free afternoon and I got them for nothing.

I'm after a set of Race Spec coilovers so as soon as funds allow they'll be going in

TestTransmission

vectra wrote: »

I actually like JBL stuff myself.
Might look at a set of components for the Toledo

They're budget speakers no doubt but it's a vast improvement,my cabin is so small anyway so they're adequate.The real test will be with the roof down and she's screaming at 8000rpm

Gary ITR

vectra wrote: »

I actually like JBL stuff myself.
Might look at a set of components for the Toledo

LOL you're gas, when your son was younger and had things like remote control cars did he ever get a go of them?

I can just picture a typical conversation in your house

Son: I'm off out to meet some friends, back at 10
Vectra: Better take the bus I'm polishing the Toledo today


:pac:

stimpson

Gary ITR wrote: »

One of my balljoints needed replacing so I did the lot

That's the way I do things. Easier to justify to the missus. Exhaust is blowing dear...this Tanabe Gold Medallion looks like good value. And a decat pipe is only another 50. I need new tyres but it's nearly as cheap to get some deep dish rims while I'm at it. Shock gone...must buy Koni's.

That reminds me - NCT is due soon...might be time to get that Jackson Racing Supercharger I always wanted.

Gary ITR

stimpson wrote: »

That's the way I do things. Easier to justify to the missus. Exhaust is blowing dear...this Tanabe Gold Medallion looks like good value. And a decat pipe is only another 50. I need new tyres but it's nearly as cheap to get some deep dish rims while I'm at it. Shock gone...must buy Koni's.

That reminds me - NCT is due soon...might be time to get that Jackson Racing Supercharger I always wanted.

LOL... I damaged my backbox so I sent a text to Mick in Urban, 'back box is damaged, order me in a Buddyclub pro spec catback and decat'. Nevermind the missus I justify it to myself like that.

What engine is currently in the Rex?

stimpson

Gary ITR wrote: »

What engine is currently in the Rex?

Just the stock B16A. I'm not sure I like where this is going

MetzgerMeister

stimpson wrote: »

Just the stock B16A. I'm not sure I like where this is going

RX7?

Gary - I know we kind of had a deal regarding the springs but I'll be getting them done locally. Will get the braided brake lines and pads from you when I have the cash

stimpson

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

RX7?

CR-X

MetzgerMeister

stimpson wrote: »

CR-X

Hahah my apologies! Any time i hear "Rex" I always think mazda. That along with the fact that the engine in the RX7 was 16B and in the RX8 is Renesis 16B. Quite similar to your one!

MetzgerMeister

dar83 wrote: »

Possibly 4.

Possibly 3 - I've decided to go with H&Rs

1stGear

I used waterless car cleaner today amazing stuff even take the tar off with no effort.

colm_mcm

Wow, where did you get this new fangled technology?

MetzgerMeister

1stGear wrote: »

I used waterless car cleaner today amazing stuff even take the tar off with no effort.

Good for you! You're on a motors forum. Us folk know how to clean a car properly

dar83

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Possibly 3 - I've decided to go with H&Rs

You're ruining our group-buy fitting discount I know Nissan Doctor would have given us! :pac:

So selfish... :P

challengemaster

dar83 wrote: »

You're ruining our group-buy fitting discount I know Nissan Doctor would have given us! :pac:

So selfish... :P

Ah he still needs them fitted :P

Gary ITR

stimpson wrote: »

Just the stock B16A. I'm not sure I like where this is going

I was just asking, the stock B16A is a good motor, in fact we're running a B16A, albeit with ITR Cams, valves and springs and we expect it to make good power.

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

RX7?

Gary - I know we kind of had a deal regarding the springs but I'll be getting them done locally. Will get the braided brake lines and pads from you when I have the cash

Give me a shout when you're looking for those bits and I'll look after you, even if you have fitting sorted elsewhere

L-M

Colour is chosen, Raven blue.

dar83

Nice. That's lovely.

Gary ITR

When is she going in LM?

stimpson

Gary ITR wrote: »

I was just asking, the stock B16A is a good motor, in fact we're running a B16A, albeit with ITR Cams, valves and springs and we expect it to make good power.

I'm sure it will. I've seen impressive gains with better breathing and more lift and at the end if the day, if you can keep the weight down you'll be quicker in the bends. A mate has a Rex with a B18C swap and it's stupidly quick but all that weight over the front wheels can't be good for handling. I'd live to get an ODBC1 loom and get a bit of tune on it, but I've spent far too much on cars over the past 6 months...

Gary ITR

stimpson wrote: »

I'm sure it will. I've seen impressive gains with better breathing and more lift and at the end if the day, if you can keep the weight down you'll be quicker in the bends. A mate has a Rex with a B18C swap and it's stupidly quick but all that weight over the front wheels can't be good for handling. I'd live to get an ODBC1 loom and get a bit of tune on it, but I've spent far too much on cars over the past 6 months...

You would need an adaptor harness, ECU and a tune. Barry Rabbitt drove a CRX with a B18 in the ITCC this year, it was a very quick little beast

The B series react really well to breathing mods, with a different exhaust system and ITG airbox and a Demon ECU I was up 50bhp at 6000rpm

stimpson

Gary ITR wrote: »

You would need an adaptor harness, ECU and a tune. Barry Rabbitt drove a CRX with a B18 in the ITCC this year, it was a very quick little beast

The B series react really well to breathing mods, with a different exhaust system and ITG airbox and a Demon ECU I was up 50bhp at 6000rpm

Yeah, I've been looking into it. I have a socketed PW0 ecu in the garage that I bought before Doing my research. Never even got around to fitting it. Maybe later in the year if money isn't too tight I might look into it.

Jesus that's a bit mental for a small NA engine. What's the teg stock - 160bhp?

Gary ITR

stimpson wrote: »

Yeah, I've been looking into it. I have a socketed PW0 ecu in the garage that I bought before Doing my research. Never even got around to fitting it. Maybe later in the year if money isn't too tight I might look into it.

Jesus that's a bit mental for a small NA engine. What's the teg stock - 160bhp?

Any advice I can give on tuning just ask, I've been there and done it

Stock figure on the dyno was 170. Peak power I was up into the late 180's but it was the middle of the graph that was the biggest difference, it was 'U' shaped, it turned into an 'n' shape

stimpson

On the subject of power to weight, this was the quickest VTEC I have been in. 190bhp and 650kg

Gary ITR

I have a picture of that car from Terenure a few years ago.

It's a nice car alright, although I'd be sceptical of those power figures

challengemaster

very nice hot air intake going on there :pac:

Voodoomelon

Just bought a ski hatch from a 750. I have never, nor will I ever, ski.

challengemaster

Not even Jet-ski? :P

Voodoomelon

Haha, I dont think thats factory...

stimpson

Gary ITR wrote: »

I have a picture of that car from Terenure a few years ago.

It's a nice car alright, although I'd be sceptical of those power figures

It's a B16B CTR engine. We did some rolling starts on the way down to Portlaoise and it literally left me standing. Bat**** mental car.

stimpson

challengemaster wrote: »

very nice hot air intake going on there :pac:

There was literally no room to put it anywhere else.

MetzgerMeister

Gary ITR wrote: »

Give me a shout when you're looking for those bits and I'll look after you, even if you have fitting sorted elsewhere

Cheers bud, will do!

Gary ITR

stimpson wrote: »

It's a B16B CTR engine. We did some rolling starts on the way down to Portlaoise and it literally left me standing. Bat**** mental car.

I'd say it's stupid quick alright. Motorbike quick

stimpson wrote: »

There was literally no room to put it anywhere else.

That's really all you can do with them in the B-Series mini conversions. Pity really

Nissan doctor

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Hahah my apologies! Any time i hear "Rex" I always think mazda. That along with the fact that the engine in the RX7 was 16B and in the RX8 is Renesis 16B. Quite similar to your one!

13B

Nissan doctor

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

How much would you charge? Eh eh?

For boardies.....€400......+ alignment:P

MetzgerMeister

Nissan doctor wrote: »

13B

Ah ****! Shows you how much I miss it

MetzgerMeister

Nissan doctor wrote: »

For boardies.....€400......+ alignment:P

€400 for an unlimited number of boardies is quite good