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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-03-2015, 06:59 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 29,932
Posted By happytimetom
I ended up sending my coilovers back to the...

I ended up sending my coilovers back to the supplier. They updated the internals and now my clunks are gone. I think it had something to do with the suspension not responding fast enough to sudden...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-17-2014, 12:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 29,932
Posted By happytimetom
I am having the same problem, though I am on...

I am having the same problem, though I am on coilovers. I have replaced them completely and the problem still persists, even with nothing in the boot.

I am going to try that TSB fix sent out by...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-19-2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,156
Posted By happytimetom
Hey guys, just thought I would get back to you...

Hey guys, just thought I would get back to you about the rattles. I took my car to a suspension shop and they found that the locking nuts on the adjustable end links on the front had come loose....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-15-2014, 07:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,156
Posted By happytimetom
Not quite that bad, I wouldn't drive it if it...

Not quite that bad, I wouldn't drive it if it sounded like that :P Mine is more annoying than anything. If nobody has come up with a solution by the weekend I might try and make a video and post it...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-15-2014, 06:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,156
Posted By happytimetom
Hey mate, Just wondering what you are referring...

Hey mate, Just wondering what you are referring to by strut rod bolt? Do you mean end link bolts? as in the ones that are missing here? or the actual nut on the top of the strut?
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-15-2014, 05:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,156
Posted By happytimetom
Rattles after coilover installation

Hey guys,

I have recently installed a set of MCA blue series coilovers on my 86 and since then I have a clunking/rattling sound at low speed. The noise seems to only happen going slowly and...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-24-2014, 05:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,191
Posted By happytimetom
So... Total noob speaking here but if I calculate...

So... Total noob speaking here but if I calculate offset using that calculator that should be roughly the size in mm of the spacers I need? Will this change much once lowered?
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-24-2014, 04:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,191
Posted By happytimetom
Spacers? Springs? Help.

Hey guys,

After much deliberation I have decided that my first proper mod to my 86 will be to try and achieve a proper flush look with my current wheels. I'm certainly not a suspension or wheel...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-23-2014, 02:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,711
Posted By happytimetom
Why avoid MRT, from what i've seen they are the...

Why avoid MRT, from what i've seen they are the more reputable place to go with an 86. Experience with boxer engines, have done lots of 86's and have lots of good reviews and also offer a lifetime...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-23-2014, 02:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,711
Posted By happytimetom
Ok so that was a lot of caps. Remember i'm the...

Ok so that was a lot of caps. Remember i'm the one trying to do this properly, as Brett from MRT said, "most people dont bother". This is turning into such a headache.
Forum: Forced Induction 02-23-2014, 01:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,711
Posted By happytimetom
Would it void my insurance if I didnt get one,...

Would it void my insurance if I didnt get one, looking at it on the website, looks like a huuuuuge fuck around. I don't mind risking the defect notice, i just want the insurance cover.
Forum: Forced Induction 02-23-2014, 12:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,711
Posted By happytimetom
Engineers Certificate needed for turbo kit?

Hey Guys,

I'm thinking about getting the AVO turbo kit installed by MRT in Sydney in the coming months though I am a bit sketchy on the legality of the whole thing. Like i'm sure the rest of you...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-20-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,347
Posted By happytimetom
Cheers Guys, Ill find some plastidip and give it...

Cheers Guys, Ill find some plastidip and give it a go then. By the look of the youtube vids I can easily remove it if it looks terrible.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-20-2014, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,347
Posted By happytimetom
What do you think of plastidip then? I've never...

What do you think of plastidip then? I've never used it before.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-20-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,347
Posted By happytimetom
U reackon a sharpie would work? this was my first...

U reackon a sharpie would work? this was my first thought but figured it would look crap. Guess there's no harm in giving it a go, I would expect a professional job to be too expensive to make it...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-20-2014, 04:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,347
Posted By happytimetom
Help Needed to remove shiny strip on wheel

Hey guys, hoping there is one of you out there who is more creative than me.

Does anyone have any ideas on how I get get rid of the strip that runs around the inside of my wheels? The wheels were...
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