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Low on the list at the moment. Suspension and a remap first...________________________________________
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 adam b
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 Posted 1st Feb 2011 at 02:32
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crazy leds
Regular  Location: durham Registered: 03 Sep 2006 Posts: 300 Status: Offline |
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adam b wrote: Low on the list at the moment. Suspension and a remap first... what suspension you opting for I was going to do the coilover route but been told they are shit quality ride so going for eibachs Also noticed you mention MTE map What figures do they quote,how much are they as RICA are iirc £450  |
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Posted 1st Feb 2011 at 02:46
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
Post #28
valved properly with the right springs ride quality will be no different to standard, but grip vastly improved  ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 1st Feb 2011 at 02:47
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adam b
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Post #29
I've been reading about bottoming out issues using eibachs and koni fsd shocks. They'll be AST coilovers.MTE remap is about the same but its supposed to be a lot better than rica. No leaning out top end and no massive slug of torque low down to create pointless wheel spin. The rica maps look pretty rubbish tbh. ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 1st Feb 2011 at 02:57
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SteviePut
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Post #30
My brother in law has a diesel one of these. It's fairly swift for a diesel and he claims it'll do 48mpg - again not bad considering the size.I've not driven it but have sat in it and I must say it must have one of the most comfortable seats of any car I've sat in. They're like arm chairs  ________________________________________ My old man wrote me a letter from prison once. It said if you don't want to end up in here, stay away from crime, women and drugs. Trouble is, that don't leave you much else to do, does it? |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2011 at 02:12
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adam b
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Heated arm chairs. ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2011 at 02:24
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans!  Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,282 Status: Offline |
Post #32
Its like driving a really comfy giant slipper!  |
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Posted 2nd Feb 2011 at 02:27
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
Post #33
FLANGE!________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 10th Feb 2011 at 01:41
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adam b
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Post #34
^^^Yes indeed. My flange is being welded up nice and tight today. Should get a bit more than the 28mpg I managed yesterday now.________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 10th Feb 2011 at 15:39
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adam b
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Post #35
Exhaust now minus middle box and attached to turbo again.I'm going to have to change out all the boost hoses as i've had one split on me today and have had no turbo. Think there might be a couple though as its not quite right yet. Meh. ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 11th Feb 2011 at 22:50
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heliosphan
Senior User  Location: UK Registered: 14 Sep 2007 Posts: 949 Status: Offline |
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adam b wrote: ^^^Yes indeed. My flange is being welded up nice and tight today. Should get a bit more than the 28mpg I managed yesterday now. Adam, how accurate do you find the onboard computer's average MPG? The one in our car seems suspiciously optimistic! I actually saw it reach 66mpg (and hold it) on a long motorway journey but the volume of fuel burned meant it was giving the 50-odd MPG quoted extra-urban figure. |
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Posted 11th Feb 2011 at 23:05
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adam b
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Its not bad, if a bit pessimistic I find, but only by 1.5-2 mpg________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 14th Feb 2011 at 00:06
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lotek
Seasoned Pro  Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
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any more pics of this car ? |
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Posted 14th Feb 2011 at 00:10
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cgrextreme
Regular  Location: sheffield Registered: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 388 Status: Offline |
Post #39
Ahhh a Volvo owner, MTE is certainly the way forward especially on the ME7 engined cars! Marco is a clever man  |
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Posted 19th Feb 2011 at 02:24
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adam b
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Yeah so I hear. Got to get quite a few things sorted out first before it can really handle any more power. Need to replace quite a few of the hoses and get it to put down power!Looking about for some replacement wheels at the moment as mine are pretty blistered and one is pretty square. Will probably refurb the current ones and sell them on after as they seem to fetch good money. Not sure if i'll stick with 17" or go to 18" yet, depends what turns up. No more photos yet as nothing has been done to warranty them. ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 20th Feb 2011 at 02:37
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
Post #41
I saw where you got the mud on it today ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 20th Feb 2011 at 02:40
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adam b
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Post #42
Quick update:Had mostly cosmetic stuff done - new number plates, boot load cover from scrappy and a set of Volvo 17" Tethys alloys that I got cheapy cheap off ebay. Loads better condition than the old ones which will probably be kept for winter or track tyres. Front wishbones were polybushed, new engine mount and discovered it will need a new offside driveshaft (fell apart twice). I've also found that swapping the Avon ZV5s to the rear and putting the Michelin PS3s on the front has made it loads nicer to drive. Had a few issues, but nothing major yet. It gets tailgated more than any other car i've owned, doesn't really corner with STC on and will easily straight line most things, Clio 182/Boxster etc etc. Fun until you come to a corner! With some luck Curtis will have built the ASTs for it next week. He's been a bit busy and i'm not top of the tree. If this thing ever handles it will be a decent, practical weapon. Going to be a struggle though.... Oh and it only weighs (book) 1485kg. Quite a bit less than the 1800 I thought. ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 6th Mar 2011 at 02:31
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phillipm
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Post #43
Iffy handling can be a nice challenge, witness the buggy on tarmac Go on, fit those fiddle brakes and manhandle it 'round... ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 6th Mar 2011 at 04:50
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adam b
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phillipm wrote: Iffy handling can be a nice challenge, witness the buggy on tarmac Go on, fit those fiddle brakes and manhandle it 'round... Shame the STC doesn't actually lock the rear brakes instead of dabbing them as it does a very similar thing. It would have an electronic heart attack if it did though. PM me a cost Phil. Will get on your stickers this week  ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 6th Mar 2011 at 14:02
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adam b
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Post #45
EML = FMLHalf boost and bound to be a sensor issue. Got to replace the rear side window as I broke with an engine the other day. No suspension sorted yet either. Not feeling the love at the moment. ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 11th Mar 2011 at 18:41
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adam b
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Post #46
Back from AST very shortly. Nearside rear suspension has massive camber compared to the other: -3.5 versus -1.5. Think there is something bent in there considering that had the flattened alloy too.T5D5 guys are going to read the codes for nowt so its just the window and whatever that throws up. Happy days  ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 16th Mar 2011 at 19:58
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adam b
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Post #47
    Orange Nipples!!  ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 16th Mar 2011 at 21:59
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heliosphan
Senior User Location: UK Registered: 14 Sep 2007 Posts: 949 Status: Offline |
Post #48
Mmm, nicer wheels  |
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Posted 16th Mar 2011 at 22:37
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SteviePut
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Post #49
I wait the "My AST's are broken thread" Why not wrap the car in AST orange?? Would look cool as hell (for a Volvo)________________________________________ My old man wrote me a letter from prison once. It said if you don't want to end up in here, stay away from crime, women and drugs. Trouble is, that don't leave you much else to do, does it? |
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Posted 16th Mar 2011 at 23:01
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
Post #50
 is it the light conditions, or have you cleaned it? ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 16th Mar 2011 at 23:19
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