AlexZ Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 Alex did you ever get a bike rack from the "local company" you mention here viewtopic.php?f=9&t=27602&start=0 any more info? cheers. Evening mate, to be honest I havent had the need for one since I started riding with a new group of lads. They have vans and the others have racks so I just chip in with the fuel ..... Sorry I wants much help... The best looking rack I have seen is the Boofsquire but I cant find it in the UK, looks like you buy the frame then the attachments you need for your sports. The straps are short and theres good padding where the frame meets the car. http://boofsquire.com/ Hope this helps. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 Ok, I found the next couple of mods second hand from **REMOVED**....I found the forum after typeing earthing kit into Google. Carbon Air Intake Pipe. This kit came with all the rubber sleeves and jubile clips etc. I decieded to order some silicone hose sleeves because I was informed the carbon pipe was a little long and I thought modding would be required. As you can see the pipe was way to long lol...I took the bread knife to it, couldnt find my hacksaw anywere and it was raining. Quick before image Remove the retaining clips from the front air duct. Remove the air filer box bolt (10mm) and pull the box up to release it. Disconnect the MAF sensor. Finally unscrew the the jublie clip holding the upper section of the pipe to the plenum. Please bear in mind theres a 10mm bolt holding the intake pipe to a bracket half way down the pipe to the plenum top and a breather hose on the underside. With the pipe and box out you need to remove the the MAF sensor and pipe extension tube. Replace the plastic pipe extension with the alloy mateing plate supplied in the carbon pipe kit. Screw the MAF sensor into the location made in the carbon pipe. Refit the hole shizzle and enjoy the final result. If i'm honest I need the silicon to be a little longer on the filter box to pipe section but it all works for now. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 The second mod is the earthing kit. Theres six wires in the kit and the lenghts are belowe. 1 x 16" 1 x 20" 1 x 26" 2 x 30" 1 x 32" I've tried to show as many images as possible and circled the bolts/locations in red. The thre cables on the right (passanger side) are 32, 30 and 26 inch. Alexz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 A really good write up on the air intake love the carbon piece and the blue silicon rubber things are perfect, and to keep the original air box is spot on. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Any magical increase in performance (or smoother idling) with the earthing kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 A really good write up on the air intake love the carbon piece and the blue silicon rubber things are perfect, and to keep the original air box is spot on. Cheers Cheers mate, thinking about the lenght of the carbon pipe now I assume it should be used with a direct bolt on filter not the OE air box lol... nothing me and bread knife cant sort thought. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Any magical increase in performance (or smoother idling) with the earthing kit? Not at all mate, it feels no different what so ever in my opinion.... I must admit I havent really drove her much since the changes though and I did do them both at the same time so no real way of know what it is if there is a change without removing one of the mods lol.DOH The day before I did have the air box half connected and half loose and that felt better lol...but you should really use a filter lol. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1973safc Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 good write up!! how much was the carbon air pipe?? nice bit of bling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 good write up!! how much was the carbon air pipe?? nice bit of bling Cheers mate, I picked the carbon pipe up off **REMOVED** for £45.. the silicon extension pipes were £3 each of ebay. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 I would like to say a quick thanks to Hamster for the Philip Bulbs and brake pads after the px of his "Z". I whipped out the orange bulbs yesterday and whacked in the silver ones to match my fronts. Few images... Bulbs Before After With the bulbs done I gave her a quick clean inside and the seats some Poor Boys Leather Care.. I was really inpressed with the leather care and would recommend it to other if they havent bought one yet. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Looking mate as always. If you need any advise on where do buy tweed jackets or flat caps from I'm now your man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky370z Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 just read through this and some fantastic write ups. nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 Looking mate as always. If you need any advise on where do buy tweed jackets or flat caps from I'm now your man! Haha, thanks dude but i'll hang onto the car for another year I think lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 just read through this and some fantastic write ups. nice one Cheers Sparky, I try to do little guides for all the member as I sort and improve on little things. If it saves other people the money or helps them fix there own cars that good news. Shes due another service (P1) at weekend so I'll get some more images posted up. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 I love Di Noc the latest edition done last night was my rear strut cover. Pick the item to cover Remove any parts that may make the covering harder Clean the part within an inch of its life Find your Di Noc Cut the Di Noc to size, close as possible Fit theflat section first, this is the easiest Warm the rest with a hair drier or heat gun and work it baby When you happy just stand back and admire before the final stage of trimming Clean the edges with Mr Stanley and any area were clips fit and job done Refit and check it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 I love Di Noc the latest edition done last night was my rear strut cover. Pick the item to cover Remove any parts that may make the covering harder Clean the part within an inch of its life Find your Di Noc Cut the Di Noc to size, close as possible Fit theflat section first, this is the easiest Warm the rest with a hair drier or heat gun and work it baby When you happy just stand back and admire before the final stage of trimming Clean the edges with Mr Stanley and any area were clips fit and job done Refit and check it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Fantastic write up as usual Alex Especially like the pink trim on your seat cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Fantastic write up as usual Alex Especially like the pink trim on your seat cover Haha cheers mate, thats my snap on seat cover for girls..."its actually red" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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