I've got a lump hammer, if its a bit tight!!!!

Or a 14lb sledge, if thats needed.

:evo::evo::evo:

Last resort that :D

While clearing the shed last weekend I came across the tool kit that came with my Lada, even had a tyre lever, welcome to borrow it if you want.

These tyres do look good, and they are the new drift model.

demon tweeks sell them.........http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/perfor...-z1-drift-tyre

Funny thing is they have the same tyre for £198 each whereas I paid under £240 for all four!

Smoking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today I managed to get the tyres fitted.

Brakes were delivered, as too the HEL braided hoses.

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Also managed to do some work this evening, freed off both rear brake hoses. Had to get a disc cutter and use a power saw to get through the seized inner LCA mount.

Partially stripped and cleaned the rear calipers.

Also found that the anti-roll bar coating is coming off, so looks like I may have to remove the bar, strip it and get it powder coated. Might pay to get a set of polybushes for it.

Gina can get her hands on an arch roller this weekend as her local vdub specialist has one in the shop I can use apparently.

Sound all good news.

Looking good Mick :) You'll have the Zed in tip top shape in no time at this rate!

Thanks Sam, alas it won't be ready for Duxford as running out of time and not wanting to rush things. So I'll be taking my time and getting it finished for the end of July most likely. May as well clean and paint a few bits along the way.

Today:

• Trip to B&Q and Pro-Parts to get paint, wire wheel, 10" metal cutting disc, WD40, degreaser.
• Ground nearside LCA inner mount through, had to make a thin spanner for the angle grinder as it disappeared in the abyss of the garage.
• Painted disc hubs and edges, needs another coat. Saves them getting rusty looking in time.
• Rear ARB removed, needs the coating removed as flaky and horrible, grind off rust and then paint.
• Need to purchase rear ARB polybush kit.
• Gina dropped off an arch roller for me to use, good stuff!
• Rear calipers cleaned, part painted and freed up, re-greased etc.
• Have replacement bolts for the LCAs, plenty of copperslip for them on assembly!
• Having a break then back out again..........

Must be feeling loads better!!!!

Left me knackered just reading it!!

Well done, specially in this heat!!

:beer2::beer2::beer2:

Having these bits to do have turned out to be good for you I think pal... Good effort... :bow:

What offset you get for the wheels? Theyre 9inch wide ones right? Get some pics up!

Top work Mick.getting right in about it good man.

Good effort, dont forget the standard bolts to connect the arb to the Skunk LCA are the wrong thread, iirc the correct bolts are M10x1.25.

Yes Dan, I needed something like this to take my mind off things and look forward. It seems to be working. Thanks :D

No they are 8s. 2 off are 40, the other 2 are 33.

Cheers mate, nice getting stuck in with no distractions, even the dogs are chilling in the heat and don't hassle me!

Not got that far yet, I need to clean and paint up the ARB and wait for replacement polybushes. I will check on this tomorrow.

Not checked the LCAs as they are now on the car and I am chilling so not going outside again today! So are the tapped holes in the arm wrong then? I just checked the old arms and they are standard M10x1.5.

good to hear your keeping busy :)
hope you have plenty of cold beers...forecast is very hot tomorrow.

I've got my LCAs here in front of me, I'll measure the holes, M10x1.25 it is.

Why are the holes tapped M10 fine? Is it for another fitment? Do I find bolts, however not standard, drill 10.5 and nut and bolt it? Probably the latter.

Todays work:

• Rear discs, calipers, pads and braided hoses assembled.
• ARB ground back to metal, ready to paint.
• Front of car jacked up on axles now, so on all fours! (had to buy a new trolley jack to see me through, old one gave up the ghost, it is over 20 years old!)
• Jet-washed the front suspension and inner wings.
• Front calipers and discs removed. Discs were under bottom tolerance and pads well worn. Can't complain as the discs were the originals I believe.

I think the M10 fine bolts may be a bit of a Japanese thing, it's commonly found on Jap bikes, I'd planned to measure the bolt length's needed and source some M10x1.25, you'd very likely get away with running an M10x1.5 tap through them, the only drawback with opening them to 10.5 and using a nut and bolt is the possibility of the holes wearing.

Yes good point as it is under tension and may well 'ovalise' over time. No rush, I'll check the fixing supplier when back at work and see if they do any.

I recently bought a new jack to replace the one I've had for 26 years, it was the same make and 4p cheaper!

M10x1.25-50lg bolts sourced and bought, so no mods required. Will have a couple spare.

I'll buy the spares.

;)

Last night cleaned the front calipers and carriers and started to paint them. Got a few more coats to do until they look decent enough.

Rear ARB polybushes ordered.

ARB bolts arrived today-however they were screws not bolts. Supplier sending the correct ones tomorrow.

Gave the front calipers and carriers another coat of paint.

Started to paint the ARB and drop links.

• More painting tonight. Front calipers another coat, plus some on the rears.
• Polybushes arrived, thanks Drew.
• Replacement ARB to LCA bolts arrived today.

Question regarding the HEL braided front hoses, as I have AVOs I seem to be lacking hose mounts. Has anyone fitted these? If so there is one plastic fitting on the hose itself, does this attach to the OE leg bracket somewhere. The AVOs do not have any brackets and the leg brackets are built into the OE hose assembly. Looks like I need to make a bracket up to support the hose and keep it safe.

I had to get hose mounts for my goodridge hoses, they were listed as civic items.

I can't find the page but here's their home page.
You'll need to order 2 as they come in singles.

http://goodridge.brakes-hoses-fittings.co.uk/

Thanks James. I have decided to modify the ones from off the OE hose assembly and mount to the front leg position. Requires some cutting and filing but will do the job.

That's what I did with the braided hoses on both the ZR and the F.

Trying to fit the ARB bushes to the drop link lower mount, a right biatch! Running out of patience! May need to shave a bit off the leading edge as they keep bursting over the edge of the hole. Tricky little buggers!

got plenty of washing up liquid in the hole and on the rubbers!!!

:hmmm::hmmm::hmmm:

We are getting there.

This weekend got the following done:

• All brake calipers and pads fitted.
• Ball joint gaitors replaced.
• Stainless braided hoses fitted and brackets made for fronts.
• Brakes drained and bled. DOT 5.1 through the system.
• Rear ARB fitted.
• Front arch liners removed.
• Front arches rolled.
• Wheels on.
• Car given a good clean.

Jobs remaining:

• Just need to re-route the rear ABS cables along the LCA, might drill and tap the current pipe supports or remove and cable tie. Will play next weekend and decide.
• NSF coil spring making a noise since I lifted the height a few turns, will drop some oil in the seats to see if this quietens it.
• Adjust handbrake cable.
• MOT it.
• Tax it.
• Mini service.
• Interior clean.

Front disc/caliper
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Rear disc/caliper
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Rear Disc/caliper/LCA and cleaned up ARB and polybushes
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Front caliper with modified hose brackets.
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New rimmage and rubber.
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A quick clean up.
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Been busy, looking smooth

Aahhh.. So you bought them Mick. Must admit I dribbled a bit when I first saw that mate, love the wheels and especially on a lowered zs. The arches look great too, subtly noticeable and it really suits the car.

Well done mate, coming along very nicely and looking superb :D

looking good, worth all the effort.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Kathy was having a guess this afternoon as to how much I have spent on it this year. I didn't argue as she was probably slightly under :whistle:

It has been a gradual spend so has been easier to manage. I am not bothered as I have had it since it was around 18 months old and have not spent a great deal on it over those years. Most parts have been consumable items. The wheels were something I sneaked in over a few months and needed tyres regardless as the old 18s were well worn.

Better the devil you know I say and I still enjoy driving it.