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Re: Danny's GPvR

Postby Danny Kierans » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:44 pm

Dragonheart wrote:Did you find it tough to do the suspension stuff Danny? Its something I want to do to mine and not sure if firstly it can be done without a hoist or garage lift, or secondly if a novice like myself should go at it. Also roughly how long do you think it would take to do? I read that the bushes are tricky to do even though relatively easy, that its just access can be a pain.


yes it was a crap job tbh.the worst thing is the camber bolts.i wouldnt take it on with no lift to do it on the ground would be madness.access.striping the fto down is not bad very easy to removed it all.the only problem is them damme camber bolts. and and the setting up the camber again.if you do try it dont try but bushings into the rear wishbones just buy one one's like these http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php? ... b0s10p7624 its not worth the time and work fitting bushings into the old one's the inner bushing mount bends when pressing in the new bushing.i made this mistake.so buy new rear wishbones,the dog bone arms bolt off easy from the trailing arm and trailing arm comes off easy,just remove rear brakes and a few bolts and its out.but you will need a hyd press to fit the new bushings.

so the worst thing is camber bolts if i never see another one ill be happy. :k ..lol... i put alot of copper grease on the new one's.
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Re: Danny's GPvR

Postby Sebastian » Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:27 am

fair play for the work done . :smt023
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Re: Danny's GPvR

Postby Danny Kierans » Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:16 am

Sebastian wrote:fair play for the work done . :smt023
will u bring her to the meet?

thanks seb.she still needs more work like seats and things but yes going to this 1.didn't make the last few :roll:
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Re: Danny's GPvR

Postby Danny Kierans » Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:32 pm

the pages for checking the tps on the workshop manual is 13A-55,13A-11 and 13A-86 .just for quick ref. :smt051
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Re: Danny's GPvR

Postby Danny Kierans » Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:02 am

pictures of how is stands now before i start the gpvr-tt project.

a few s.steel add ons i got from steelman on ebay.
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a few pictures of the pearl white paint job.not sure if this will show up on the camera shots.
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a few new stickers after paint job.
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drilled front brake discs and new pads and paint them blue to go faster of course.
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small number plate,iv on about 2 weeks still getting away with it.
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finally put it into n.c.t :oops:
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full view
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Re: Danny's GPvR

Postby Myfeckin FTO » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:12 am

Wow - stunning looking example and what a great base to start on for your TT project.

Now lets see the project thread posts. No pressure! :lol:
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Re: Danny's GPvR

Postby Danny Kierans » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:18 am

Myfeckin FTO wrote:Wow - stunning looking example and what a great base to start on for your TT project.

Now lets see the project thread posts. No pressure! :lol:


lol. still need to pick up the leggy on a tow truck.ill add thread and pictures when i get it here.ill be striping leggy first.i wont put fto off road until turbos are done and we sort out wiring and other things i need to ask richard.. hope i dont mess up my good car.. :roll: :| :lol:
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Re: Danny's GPvR

Postby steelroe » Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:14 pm

Why not just buy a cheap fto and leave the Vr as is. FTo's going for a steal now days.
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Re: Danny's GPvR

Postby Danny Kierans » Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:12 am

steelroe wrote:Why not just buy a cheap fto and leave the Vr as is. FTo's going for a steal now days.


i was thinking that.but then id have to do all the bushings again and another respray.so i went with the gpvr.
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Re: Danny's GPvR

Postby MY-JAP-MISTRESS » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:00 pm

stunning... thats a serious bit of work. and cheers for the tip about the rear legs i didnt see them for sale with bushes already in them. think that could be a problem ive been having just cant get the rear driver perfect
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Re: Danny's GPvR

Postby Danny Kierans » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:15 pm

MY-JAP-MISTRESS wrote:stunning... thats a serious bit of work. and cheers for the tip about the rear legs i didnt see them for sale with bushes already in them. think that could be a problem ive been having just cant get the rear driver perfect


thanks. :D you can buy the rear wish bone from camskill. id get them..
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