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Sunglasses_Ron · Mar 30, 2016

Wow :hearteyes::hearteyes::hearteyes:

nath&alex · Mar 30, 2016

I'm well happy with the results :grin:

:smirk::hearteyes:

NorthloopCup · Mar 30, 2016

cpaterson76 said:
Yeah I'll believe it when I see it....... Lol, its getting there mate

That's why I said, 'might'! Lol

NorthloopCup · Mar 30, 2016

nath&alex said:
I'm well happy with the results :grin::smirk::hearteyes:

You and me both mate!!

Mr Plums · Mar 30, 2016

Nice to see a great car coming together :up:

NorthloopCup · Mar 30, 2016

Christ Almighty said:
Nice to see a great car coming together :up:

Thanks mate! It's definitely getting there now.

Jamie86 · Mar 31, 2016

Possibly missing something but reason for custom stub axle? Strength? Custom parts Yo?

nath&alex · Mar 31, 2016

Jamie86 said:
Possibly missing something but reason for custom stub axle? Strength? Custom parts Yo?

This uprated rear setup strengthens the wheel bearing/stub axle assembly utilising an EN24T stub axle and a strong but lightweight adapter bracket made from 7075-T651 aluminium. The intended results of this package is longer wheel bearing life with less likelihood of a bearing failure when you least want it and also reduces the likelihood of bent stub axles.

But it has been fun designing and manufacturing custom parts :smirk::blush:

Martin. · Mar 31, 2016

NorthloopCup said:
Update time again!! The new rear stub axles and caliper brackets arrived today courtesy of @nath&alex.
The car was already stripped down ready to accept them so fitting took next to no time at all.
Stub and bracket on:View attachment 151901Disc and caliper carrier on:View attachment 151902And finally, lock wired the rear brake pad carrier:View attachment 151903Here's a pic of the kit for the o/s:View attachment 151904Got camber y0!View attachment 151905Don't worry! This is just the wheel resting on the studs!!

The cup is now on the floor for the first time in around 12 months. The new stub axles have also given a bit more track width on the rear end. View attachment 151906Tomorrow will see the cup seeing sunshine for the first time and getting a wash!
Might even polish it. Might!!

More to come.

Looks like a bloody lovely kit.

What discs are those?

Also, forgive my ignorance, but what is the main benefit of this kit? Considering the rear brakes don't do much anyway? Is it primarily for a bigger/stronger bearing upgrade?

Nafoff · Mar 31, 2016

Martin. said:
Also, forgive my ignorance, but what is the main benefit of this kit? Considering the rear brakes don't do much anyway? Is it primarily for a bigger/stronger bearing upgrade?

check above your post chap

nath&alex · Mar 31, 2016

Martin. said:
Looks like a bloody lovely kit.

What discs are those?

Also, forgive my ignorance, but what is the main benefit of this kit? Considering the rear brakes don't do much anyway? Is it primarily for a bigger/stronger bearing upgrade?

@ph-reebone beat me to it!! But just answer your other question they are Twingo discs

Martin. · Mar 31, 2016

ph-reebone said:
check above your post chap

nath&alex said:
@ph-reebone beat me to it!! But just answer your other question they are Twingo discs

Haha cheers!

That wasn't there when I started writing my post, I got carried away doing other things lol

Twingo front discs I assume?

Nafoff · Mar 31, 2016

Martin. said:
Haha cheers! That wasn't there when I started writing my post, I got carried away doing other things lol

nath&alex said:
@ph-reebone beat me to it!! But just answer your other question they are Twingo discs

I was going to reply with something far more sarcastic, it took me a while to work out how to reply without being sarcastic (what an asshole), I was proper chuckling at how often it has been asked, and i am still kind of in this camp of "is it really worth it" but that doesn't matter, i respect Mark and yourselves nath&alex for developing something you believe in will make a difference, the time and effort going into it and quality output is lovely

Akay · Mar 31, 2016

Do you do these stub axels for ABS cars @nath&alex ? They look absolutely fantastic!

nath&alex · Mar 31, 2016

Akay said:
Do you do these stub axels for ABS cars @nath&alex ? They look absolutely fantastic!

It's something @NorthloopCup and I are talking about. But to be honest it's not straight forward, but everything's doable

NorthloopCup · Mar 31, 2016

Akay said:
Do you do these stub axels for ABS cars @nath&alex ? They look absolutely fantastic!

We. Have. The. Technology.

I've already got 1 idea for how it can be achieved, but it'll require some adaptation of the stub axle design we've got and also machining of the discs. It's also means machining up some new abs rings as well, so they're potentially very labour intesive to start off with. As @nath&alex has said though, everything's doable. Nothing is impossible. :up:

M.C.. · Mar 31, 2016

Looking good.
Hope it got a bath today as the sun was shining. :smile:

NorthloopCup · Mar 31, 2016

M.C.. said:
Looking good.
Hope it got a bath today as the sun was shining. :smile:

Dogs had to go to the vets today. She comes first, so the car has been left untouched.

Mr Plums · Mar 31, 2016

NorthloopCup said:
Dogs had to go to the vets today. She comes first, so the car has been left untouched.

Hope shes ok mate.

#dog lover

npt · Mar 31, 2016

nice build with good updates, great work :up:

M.C.. · Mar 31, 2016

NorthloopCup said:
Dogs had to go to the vets today. She comes first, so the car has been left untouched.

Hope she is ok, dogs will always come before the car.

NorthloopCup · Mar 31, 2016

Christ Almighty said:
Hope shes ok mate.

#dog lover 😧

Yeah she's ok now mate - on the mend at least.

npt said:
nice build with good updates, great work :up:

Thanks. Appreciate you taking the time to read it and look in.

M.C.. said:
Hope she is ok, dogs will always come before the car.

Yeah as above mate - on the mend now.

She suffers with glaucoma and unfortunately we lost her left eye to it a couple of years back. It was looking like her right eye was going down the same route, but thankfully it's not the case. Just an infection.

She's my best mate and where I am, she's usually not far behind!

Here she is after a hard afternoon watching me perform in the garage! Lol

Mr Plums · Mar 31, 2016

Mass cute so glad that she is fine

NorthloopCup · Mar 31, 2016

Christ Almighty said:
Mass cute so glad the did is fine :smile:

That dog is the only thing that kept me going through some pretty dark times mate. Love her to bits! The ex reckoned I loved the dog more than her. She was right! Lol

Mr Plums · Mar 31, 2016

NorthloopCup said:
That dog is the only thing that kept me going through some pretty dark times mate. Love her to bits! The ex reckoned I loved the dog more than her. She was right! Lol

Edited my miss typed post. Glad to hear she's doing well mate.

I scream at lads for calling lasses 'dogs'... dogs are better than ugly nasty selfish women.

NorthloopCup · Apr 4, 2016

Time for another little update. The dog is pretty much back to full health now, so I'm relaxed again!!

I got the call to say the superleggeras were done and ready for collection. I went to collect them yesterday evening, and to say I'm happy is an understatement!!
Today I managed to get the cup washed for the first time in around 18 months......flol! Proof that it has been polished in its life with me became very apparent when I dried it off. I'll be polishing it this week at some point.

Here's some pics of the superleggeras tried on for size. Front bumper is gonna need some therapy and it looks like the rear arches will need to be rolled - piece of piss jobs tbf.

Who wants Oz centre caps when you can have your own custom cup ones eh!!

More to come.

Robmarriott · Apr 4, 2016

205/45/16?

Why 16s? didn't fancy running some different calipers?

NorthloopCup · Apr 4, 2016

Robmarriott said:
205/45/16?

Why 16s? didn't fancy running some different calipers?

Yes mate. They're the new r888r as well.

I've gone with 16's for a couple of reasons tbh - the ability to run the brembos and 295's wasn't actually a deciding factor either tbh! Lol! They're more of an afterthought!
The decision was made to go for 16's as I've got the Megane 5th gear ratio, so the theory is that the 16's will alter the gearing slightly for the long drives over to the Nurburgring. Also, I'm happy to be in a minority here, but I just can't stand 15's and balloon tyres! Lol!

I know the 16" track tyres are more expensive, but I'm not to fussed tbh.

RMDavis · Apr 4, 2016

It looks stunning Mark. A real credit to you bud!

I'm a big fan of the colour combo, and those 'J Hook' brake discs look awesome!

NorthloopCup · Apr 4, 2016

RMDavis said:
It looks stunning Mark. A real credit to you bud!

I'm a big fan of the colour combo, and those 'J Hook' brake discs look awesome!

Thanks mate. :up:

Yeah the supers really show them off quite well tbf.

massiveCoRbyn · Apr 4, 2016

Looks absolutely brilliant Mark. You need to get some proper pictures, bonnet open, all that jazz.

You also need to take me out for a spin in it when it's done!

bashracing · Apr 4, 2016

It's looking awesome matey,
Can't wait to have a nosey.
Glad alls well with the dog:smile:

NorthloopCup · Apr 4, 2016

massivewangers said:
Looks absolutely brilliant Mark. You need to get some proper pictures, bonnet open, all that jazz.

You also need to take me out for a spin in it when it's done!

Thanks mate, although I'll struggle to have some pics with the bonnet open - it's got no hinges and it's secured with 4 aerocatches! Lol!

bashracing said:
It's looking awesome matey,
Can't wait to have a nosey.
Glad alls well with the dog:smile:

Cheers buddy! Yeah no problem. Providing it's not raining (and it's not gone away for mapping) I'll push it out on the drive for you to have a proper look in the daylight.
Yeah me too. She's back to being an irritating little bell end now, so I'd say she's 95% fixed. Lol

Mr Plums · Apr 4, 2016

That looks really really good!

NorthloopCup · Apr 4, 2016

@massivewangers - this is about as close as it gets to the bonnet up! Lol!

NorthloopCup · Apr 4, 2016

Christ Almighty said:
That looks really really good!

Cheers mate!

massiveCoRbyn · Apr 4, 2016

Show off lol.

Looks excellent. As I say, I need a ride in it!

N4TH4N · Apr 4, 2016

Wow looks lovely Mark. And glad to hear about the dog.

Christopher. · Apr 4, 2016

Looks amazing Mark.

NorthloopCup · Apr 4, 2016

massivewangers said:
Show off lol.

Looks excellent. As I say, I need a ride in it!

No problem mate. Once it's mapped you are more than welcome for a ride.

N4TH4N said:
Wow looks lovely Mark. And glad to hear about the dog.

Cheers mate!

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