hi all,im new.
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just thought id introduce myself,im chris,22,from hastings.currently driving an almera gti,am hoping to get more information on here about cams/throttle bodies etc.and talk to people who dont go on about bodykits,massive wheels and speakers all the time. i like things that make me go faster,handle better,and stop better.heres a brief rundown of spec,and a few pics. ive also got an ax gti as a toy,gonna be stripped,lowered,and maybe a vts engine....excuse all the pics,im sure most of you wont like an old grandad almera,but im really happy with how its become,and is a hoot to drive!
1997 almera gti
engine:
apexi intake
4-2-1 stainless manifold
powerflow catback
rolling roaded at 164bhp and 135 bl/ft before the manifold.
chassis and brakes:
ebc greenstuff
dot 5.1 fluid
goodridge hoses
16" oz super leggera wheels.
spax 40mm springs
other bits include sparco seat,unknown steering wheel,little jdm stickers,quickshift.will soon have cams,coilovers,fidanza flywheel.
standard,nov 05'
and now
homemade foglight cover,with intake
and a couple of the ax:
1997 almera gti
engine:
apexi intake
4-2-1 stainless manifold
powerflow catback
rolling roaded at 164bhp and 135 bl/ft before the manifold.
chassis and brakes:
ebc greenstuff
dot 5.1 fluid
goodridge hoses
16" oz super leggera wheels.
spax 40mm springs
other bits include sparco seat,unknown steering wheel,little jdm stickers,quickshift.will soon have cams,coilovers,fidanza flywheel.
standard,nov 05'
and now
homemade foglight cover,with intake
and a couple of the ax:
Hello mate.
I think you'll find a fair amount of scorn for all show no go around here (although I'm guilty on the massive wheels front)
Nissan looks subtly done - although I'm not convinced by the steering wheel..
AX GTIs always were featherweight fliers. Should be highly amusing with some 120bhp...
I think you'll find a fair amount of scorn for all show no go around here (although I'm guilty on the massive wheels front)
Nissan looks subtly done - although I'm not convinced by the steering wheel..
AX GTIs always were featherweight fliers. Should be highly amusing with some 120bhp...
Hi and welcome Sussex GTi,
I'm sure the others will be along pretty soon to say "welome to the madhouse" etc.
An intresting pair of motors you have there.
Do I remember correctly that the Almera GTi is the one with the bespoke "Wiessach" axel (as opposed to the standard beam set-up) which was inspired by the passive rear wheel steering Porsche 928 (hence the "Weissach" bit)?
I seem to remember the press raving about the car for its fantastic handling (if not its advertising campaign!) back in the day.
Is the fog light cover for an unfinished pair of projectors or for a CAI on one side?
An AX GT with 120bhp, that thing is going to blummin' fly, even more punch the Rocky Marciano!
I don't know about the all show no go MrE, although I'm with you on the steering wheel, They both look pretty sleepy to me!
Anyways welcome and see you around,
Dave.
I'm sure the others will be along pretty soon to say "welome to the madhouse" etc.
An intresting pair of motors you have there.
Do I remember correctly that the Almera GTi is the one with the bespoke "Wiessach" axel (as opposed to the standard beam set-up) which was inspired by the passive rear wheel steering Porsche 928 (hence the "Weissach" bit)?
I seem to remember the press raving about the car for its fantastic handling (if not its advertising campaign!) back in the day.
Is the fog light cover for an unfinished pair of projectors or for a CAI on one side?
An AX GT with 120bhp, that thing is going to blummin' fly, even more punch the Rocky Marciano!
I don't know about the all show no go MrE, although I'm with you on the steering wheel, They both look pretty sleepy to me!
Anyways welcome and see you around,
Dave.
Edited by danger mouse on Monday 26th March 09:07
Gazboy said:
To go quicker junk the EBC greenstuffs for a start!
Welcome to PH.
Welcome to PH.
:werd: Managed to smoke mine, well not me personally, the chap I sold my car to managed to get them smoking quite badly, and I found them quite soft.
Welcome BTW
Ignore the ramblings of Mr E, he's been known to have his fair share of made cosmetic ideas.......just mention coloured tyre gel....... greenstuff are quite highly rated on the owners club,havent found them to be a problem,but there getting low now,and arnt as good,so will be upgrading to redstuff.unless anyone has a spare set of fto calipers,and clio cup discs......steering wheel was free,and is great to use,although id rather it black.oh well!
Gazboy said:
Redstuffs have the weirdest feel in the world. Actually they feel like Greenstuffs, but actually work lol. Get some Pagids instead.
I know what you mean. They take while to wake up (but hey so do I so that's ok) but when they do they are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better.
They do seem to eat discs though (and they were EBC spotties too, so designed to go together
), or was that just me? I did tend to make mine smelly quite often on the CRX.
I think they are designed to excenuate the feeling of bite, but lose feel by being quite snappy. They smell nice though.
I have to say I don't quite see how a sleeper equates to all and no go... one for the "Just step away from the slightly scary person" file I think MrE.
Don't how they compare on price, badly most likely, but Carnasewer or DemonTweeks should be able to source any bits you need, TBH that's where I got bits for the Honda...
Edited by danger mouse on Monday 26th March 21:03
Ok, all I am saying is both your cars look very nicely and subtley presented.
You've done/intend to do all the right things so you can enjoy your cars to the full (which is absolutely in the PH spirit) but you haven't wasted time and money on ugly, heavey, pointless external mods which only attract the wrong kinds of attention.
My definition of a sleeper.
For all the above I salute you.
What any others might mean by "sleeper" in this context is not for me to say.
You've done/intend to do all the right things so you can enjoy your cars to the full (which is absolutely in the PH spirit) but you haven't wasted time and money on ugly, heavey, pointless external mods which only attract the wrong kinds of attention.
My definition of a sleeper.
For all the above I salute you.
What any others might mean by "sleeper" in this context is not for me to say.
Mr E said:
danger mouse said:
What any others might mean by "sleeper" in this context is not for me to say.
Little show, some go......
I have EBC Slotted/Grooved Discs and redstuff pads all round and they are not bad although i think the fronts at times could be a bit better when repeated brakking but not bad anyway. My rears will take a while to die but when the fronts go i will be swapping to yellow stuff....i spoke to the man at EBC HQ in person, nice chap, (they are based in Northampton about 3 miles from me) that Yellow stuff are the Ultimate EBC to have and that's what i'll be getting next time.
I reccommend Yellow stuff.
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