M.C..
ClioSport Club Member
Fitting mine tomorrow for Rockingham next week, did you do any bedding in procedure.
Don't think they need anything do they like the DS2500's?
Don't think they need anything do they like the DS2500's?
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no, I just had a spirited drive to the track then hammered them after a lap warming up each time out, they actually state no special bedding in required:smile: They squeal like hell now though :grin:
Red or white? Hmmmmmmmm
2?!
Greedy...
Greedy...
Ha! One was brought in for a friend, who's sold his car and now selling the red one lol
Nothing too much more on mine, cage was test fitted, towers tacked in and then I started to strip it out, re-routed some wiring and got a spot weld bit to get rid of brackets etc. Awaiting final welding, then I'm painting the interior,naps I've skipped the carpets this time :tongueclosed:
As the cage fouls the glove box door, I had a go at cutting it, need to find tidier screws but all I had long enough at the time
Can't wait to try these, AST sportline 2s afaik but no numbers on them anywhere.
Not sure what to do about the top mounts, my pms ones are bolted on so the AST ones would leave visible holes, not sure if there would be a strength issue but would really like more camber I could have :astonished:
1st world problems eh?
Not sure what to do about the top mounts, my pms ones are bolted on so the AST ones would leave visible holes, not sure if there would be a strength issue but would really like more camber I could have :astonished:
1st world problems eh?
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M.C..
ClioSport Club Member
They are in good nick, for the price you paid I expected them to be rusty, you having them serviced before fitting?
yeah they cleaned up well. I'm going to fit them for now, money's tight at the moment but I couldn't leave them
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Excellent mark they look great
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Yeah they're sportline 2's mate. Proper suspension. :up:Can't wait to try these, AST sportline 2s afaik but no numbers on them anywhere.
Not sure what to do about the top mounts, my pms ones are bolted on so the AST ones would leave visible holes, not sure if there would be a strength issue but would really like more camber I could have :astonished:
1st world problems eh?
I love mine, brilliant bit of kit.
In regards to the holes in the turrets they will be fine, iv had no problems with mine.
In regards to the holes in the turrets they will be fine, iv had no problems with mine.
thanks, I hope they're proper :tonguewink:
thanks for that, looks like I'll be ditching my pms ones then
M.C..
ClioSport Club Member
Have you got the PMS brace? I can't remember and CBA to look back :smile:
M.C..
ClioSport Club Member
Nothing to lose then fitting the AST mounts
Thats the only problem with AST top mounts as you cant use the pms brace, I went back to using the omp race but used M8 bolts and large washers to secure it to the posts, its far more stable than it ever was, again I keep meaning to do testing with and without one to see if lap times are actually effected, its ok if your Roll Cage pick up points end at the turrets.
Suspension won't be going on for a couple of weeks, struggling to get the time to prep and paint the interior, have to fit six harness eyelets in the floor too :grin:
The pics make it look better than it is!
I bought a Yozza Decat but didn't fit it, really not sure I'm going too. Good luck on the noise test :grimacing:
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
You selling the decta Mark?
Not sure tbh Dan :fearscream:
Few pics of what I've been up to today. Last coat of lacquer on this morning, then trimmed and refitted some plastics, tidied the wiring and fitted the false floors. Weather permitting it's cage fitting tomorrow :smilingimp:
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Let me know if you are mark
All done apart from needing another pair of hands to fit the plates under the rear arches for the cage.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Superb mark
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Needs itbs! Then it'll look the same as cup phils old car! Lol!
ASTs are on, no knocks, no rattles, no leaks, just awesome, very happy :smile: Alignment on Wednesday and track day on Sunday. I broke an Allen key in one of the rear adjuster rings, d'oh! Can't get it out, a job for another time lol
Alignment done this morning, I know the road isn't like a circuit but may have to soften the rear slightly as it was skipping on back roads, currently have all 4 corners at 7 clicks from soft.
Front....
3 deg -ve camber
5.8 deg castor
Standard toe
Rear....
-1.4 deg -ve camber
Zero toe (with the help of shims)
Rear beam is bang on straight after the rear bush job, so very happy with that!
Front....
3 deg -ve camber
5.8 deg castor
Standard toe
Rear....
-1.4 deg -ve camber
Zero toe (with the help of shims)
Rear beam is bang on straight after the rear bush job, so very happy with that!
Whats standard front toe?
Mine's at 10 mins toe out apparently, was told that was pretty standard, had to ask the guy that did it as I didn't get a print out :fearscream:
Cocking a leg at the chicane today, ASTs are epic
Few more
Serviced, cleaned/greased the brakes in prep for the next fun day
Stuck my 888s on the front, never used them before so looking forward to it 🙈
Stuck my 888s on the front, never used them before so looking forward to it 🙈
cpaterson76
ClioSport Club Member
Supercharged AG 200
Looks great mate, I really should have painted the inside of mine after seeing this..... Think that will be the next think on the list!! Keep up the good work
Looks great mate, I really should have painted the inside of mine after seeing this..... Think that will be the next think on the list!! Keep up the good work
Thanks
Not a nice job but really happy with the results, it would be just the finishing touch on yours
M.C..
ClioSport Club Member
Looking good mate, you really tested the AST's out.
Great picture with both wheels in the air
Great picture with both wheels in the air
It was a great day out, another one next Sunday, my first on 888s, hopefully improve my times
M.C..
ClioSport Club Member
I have some 888's to try next, hope there is not too much of a difference to the Direzza's
Few more
Looks like it's going well Mark. What spring rates are you running?
The Dunlops don't go off as quickly and outright grip is a little better. For trackdays there's not a massive difference.
cpaterson76
ClioSport Club Member
Supercharged AG 200
I'd agree with Tom, the 888's go off quicker than A048's as well and the side walls are no where near as stiff either so the car moves around a little more. Great tyres though sure you wont be disappointed......
