Freeman558 Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 These But I wasn't in to receive them, there's also a pending cash on delivery payment which I guess is import duty. . Also waiting on this. Which I am hoping isn't going to affect performance too much, I just wanted some more shiny in the engine bay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maizey Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 On 26/04/2017 at 20:40, Crazy Cat Lady said: 30 quid for front brake pad set, 20 quid for rears, and free postage - from Mister Auto : ) Just seen this . . . Crikey they've gone up in price , 22 months ago I paid £18.50 for the fronts and £14.50 for the rears with free p&p. I will buy them again though . . . . when the time comes . . . as they are excellent pads and don't cover your nice summer wheels in horrible black dust, in fact they are a very "clean" pad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublet Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Err.. another bicycle frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Lady Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 56 minutes ago, maizey said: Just seen this . . . Crikey they've gone up in price , 22 months ago I paid £18.50 for the fronts and £14.50 for the rears with free p&p. I will buy them again though . . . . when the time comes . . . as they are excellent pads and don't cover your nice summer wheels in horrible black dust, in fact they are a very "clean" pad I expect the price hike is due to Brexit Tax on imported products & devaluation of the £ Still very affordable at £28, and considering how much some of the fancy brakes pads cost. £18.50 was a bargain Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuma77 Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 phase one complete and paid for : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 YAAAAY! I did laugh and I saw your last post, they flash up on my screen as emails when I'm at work. Out of the corner of my eye I just picked up two words, AKUMA and struts. For some reason I had an instant vision of you doing a Mick Jagger impression and very fine it was toO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuma77 Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, daytona said: YAAAAY! I did laugh and I saw your last post, they flash up on my screen as emails when I'm at work. Out of the corner of my eye I just picked up two words, AKUMA and struts. For some reason I had an instant vision of you doing a Mick Jagger impression and very fine it was toO. haha , well it was different to lewis comment lol .. ian someone on another thread asked its strange how come the eibachs have less coils on the front than the back of the apex /amex , is that because of the progressive nature ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) in a nutshell .......yes. outside a nutshell............. Since lowering a car changes the spring rate and height of the car, lowering springs are categorised according to the spring rate, which is the amount of force or load it takes to compress a spring a certain distance. The higher the spring rate, the stiffer the spring is. The two main types of lowering springs are the progressive rate springs and the linear rate springs. With progressive rate springs, the top and bottom coils have a bigger gap than the coils in the middle of the spring. The spring rate varies depending on the distance travelled, with the spring getting stiffer the more it is used, thus creating a comfortable ride. Progressive rate springs cost a lot more than linear rate springs; they are ideal for drivers who want buckets of aesthetic appeal and a smoother ride. Linear, standard, or specific rate springs have coils that are evenly spaced apart. There is no change to the spring rate no matter the distance one travels, thus the ride can get bumpy. Linear rate springs are less expensive than the progressive rate ones, and are for cars whose drivers prefer a better-quality lowering of the car and performance over looks. going off topic chaps There's another thread on newbies...................going there,. Edited May 5, 2017 by daytona 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Lewarne Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 52 minutes ago, daytona said: in a nutshell .......yes. outside a nutshell............. Since lowering a car changes the spring rate and height of the car, lowering springs are categorised according to the spring rate, which is the amount of force or load it takes to compress a spring a certain distance. The higher the spring rate, the stiffer the spring is. The two main types of lowering springs are the progressive rate springs and the linear rate springs. With progressive rate springs, the top and bottom coils have a bigger gap than the coils in the middle of the spring. The spring rate varies depending on the distance travelled, with the spring getting stiffer the more it is used, thus creating a comfortable ride. Progressive rate springs cost a lot more than linear rate springs; they are ideal for drivers who want buckets of aesthetic appeal and a smoother ride. Linear, standard, or specific rate springs have coils that are evenly spaced apart. There is no change to the spring rate no matter the distance one travels, thus the ride can get bumpy. Linear rate springs are less expensive than the progressive rate ones, and are for cars whose drivers prefer a better-quality lowering of the car and performance over looks. Those Eibachs looks evenly spaced to me..... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwayzsidewayz Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Carbon Fibre Roof spoiler and Bonnet spoiler. Happy as tbh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublet Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 The correct rigid front fork for my MTB build.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeman558 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 This arrived... Not quite what I was expecting compared to the (obviously generic) stock photo, but... Came with a Ram air flex pipe thing that I have no idea where to put. Hope to fit it Saturday but it looks a bit cheap, if I am honest :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Grand daddyhood arrives in 15 days So they don't do them in pink. Worrever. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeman558 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 (edited) CF Sparkplug cover (Thanks Ray) Now I just need to do something about that air box and pipe And a black battery Edited May 27, 2017 by Freeman558 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Freeman, my preferred steel polish turned up today. Going to be a shineeeeeeeey weekend. Pipes and cover go in Wednesday 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuma77 Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 thats one ive not heard of before mate , everyone will want to look under the bonnet of yours at JDM combe .... well done buddy , i know its taken you a while but its worth it in the end , myself next year im gonna use a new red as im fed up in dull weathers of the sparkle red looking copper etc.. might even be a custom red yet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) It's lazy mans polish Baz. Special compound for steel. Fit felt tipped applkcator to cordless drill bzzzzz on wax bar which melts a bit onto spplicator. bzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Edited June 2, 2017 by daytona 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal670 Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) * Edited June 2, 2017 by Cal670 Wrong thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeman558 Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) My Conditional Offer of Fixed Penalty that I had been waiting on. Not as bad as I had feared, 3 points and £100 fine. Which, considering the new rules, I will take without arguing. Edited June 3, 2017 by Freeman558 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuma77 Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Freeman558 said: My Conditional Offer of Fixed Penalty that I had been waiting on. Not as bad as I had feared, 3 points and £100 fine. Which, considering the new rules, I will take without arguing. i got one of these back in 2014 and i was doing 36 in a 30 zone ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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