Austin Allegro K series VVC build. - Page 21

InstantCustard · 30-01-2018, 08:01 AM

I quite like the stripes, aren’t you sure about them?

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edk83 · 30-01-2018, 10:31 AM

I'm never sure about stickers on bodywork, normally they look naff. I do really like Mini Gt stripes for some reason though.

Happy with them, not too ott with them being low down, even with orange text.

InstantCustard · 30-01-2018, 05:35 PM

Bit late now, but you could have always painted it on!

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edk83 · 12-02-2018, 10:05 AM

Thought I'd rebuild the spare steering rack this weekend, the factory support bush is made of nylon and it cracks and falls apart over time. This one actually wasn't too bad but still caused play in the rack and an annoying knocking sound.

Rebuilt with a bronze support bush that I had machined to fit exactly. No more play

InstantCustard · 13-02-2018, 09:18 AM

Nice job, great idea.

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edk83 · 19-02-2018, 10:45 AM

Had some nice looking bits waiting for me when I got to work this morning

Also a custom mouse

AGoaty · 20-02-2018, 07:04 PM

Too many shiny bits going on here.

edk83 · 20-02-2018, 09:05 PM

I know, wasn't the plan in the beginning but I like shiny!

Mini Vlatko · 21-02-2018, 06:31 AM

https://youtu.be/93lrosBEW-Q?t=27s

edk83 · 25-02-2018, 10:56 PM

Repainted rocker all fitted.

Short test drive on some totally private roads, it works! It is sitting very low on the TF coilovers, they are meant for bigger wheels so this is causing some major camber. I've raised it an inch since I took this and it's appears much better. Ordered some standard R100 ball joins which may also help if needed. Extra ground clearance is also better even if it doesn't look quite so badass.

First time I've been more than walking speed in it and the pedal force required to stop it is rather more than I was hoping for. I've looked at fitting bigger discs but it's not happening under the 14's which are staying. I checked the pads and the ones I fitted were unknown, they looked very brittle and one had a raised area so wasn't making full contact with the disc. Changed for some standardish Apec pads today, ran it in 4th gear, off the ground with some brake pressure for a few min, brake discs now cleaned evenly so I shall try again. Plan B is fit a remote servo on the front line or grow some leg muscle.

Oz · 26-02-2018, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edk83

It is sitting very low on the TF coilovers, they are meant for bigger wheels so this is causing some major camber

gadget555 · 26-02-2018, 12:30 PM

I have a remote servo if needed, just want what I paid for it, I'll send you some photos if you want?

edk83 · 26-02-2018, 02:16 PM

Hi mate, yes I might be. The kits seem to be about £100 on fleebay.

miniaddict92 · 06-03-2018, 03:41 PM

Looking really nice in head on shot

edk83 · 07-03-2018, 11:32 AM

Thanks, I've decided it was a bit too low though.

This is after raising the coilovers a bit, still a couple of degrees too much camber.

New ride height, doesnt look as badass but now I have more than 2" ground clearance!

I'm wanting to fit 280mm discs and there is no way they are going to fit under 14" wheels, gutted as I love the orange ones I bought but needs must.
15" to test fit, with 45 profile tyres they are actually not much more in diameter then my 14 with 50 profile.

20-02-2018, 07:04 PM	#307
AGoaty Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Keighley, West Yorkshire Posts: 2,920 Subframe: Watson CC: 1796 Make: Rover ECU: Standard	Too many shiny bits going on here. __________________ If tha does owt fo nowt, olas do it fo this 'en.

21-02-2018, 06:31 AM	#309
Mini Vlatko Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Croatia Posts: 755 Subframe: Home Made CC: 1998 Make: Vauxhall ECU: MegaSquirt	https://youtu.be/93lrosBEW-Q?t=27s __________________ The truth is under a bonnet! :) https://www.facebook.com/BrutalacGarageProjects

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30-01-2018, 10:31 AM	#302
edk83 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 594	I'm never sure about stickers on bodywork, normally they look naff. I do really like Mini Gt stripes for some reason though. Happy with them, not too ott with them being low down, even with orange text.

12-02-2018, 10:05 AM	#304
edk83 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 594	Thought I'd rebuild the spare steering rack this weekend, the factory support bush is made of nylon and it cracks and falls apart over time. This one actually wasn't too bad but still caused play in the rack and an annoying knocking sound. Rebuilt with a bronze support bush that I had machined to fit exactly. No more play

19-02-2018, 10:45 AM	#306
edk83 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 594	Had some nice looking bits waiting for me when I got to work this morning Also a custom mouse

20-02-2018, 09:05 PM	#308
edk83 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 594	I know, wasn't the plan in the beginning but I like shiny!

25-02-2018, 10:56 PM	#310
edk83 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 594	Repainted rocker all fitted. Short test drive on some totally private roads, it works! It is sitting very low on the TF coilovers, they are meant for bigger wheels so this is causing some major camber. I've raised it an inch since I took this and it's appears much better. Ordered some standard R100 ball joins which may also help if needed. Extra ground clearance is also better even if it doesn't look quite so badass. First time I've been more than walking speed in it and the pedal force required to stop it is rather more than I was hoping for. I've looked at fitting bigger discs but it's not happening under the 14's which are staying. I checked the pads and the ones I fitted were unknown, they looked very brittle and one had a raised area so wasn't making full contact with the disc. Changed for some standardish Apec pads today, ran it in 4th gear, off the ground with some brake pressure for a few min, brake discs now cleaned evenly so I shall try again. Plan B is fit a remote servo on the front line or grow some leg muscle.

26-02-2018, 12:30 PM	#312
gadget555 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Strichen Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,356 Subframe: Watson CC: 1800 Make: Rover ECU: K maps 160 Race	I have a remote servo if needed, just want what I paid for it, I'll send you some photos if you want?

26-02-2018, 02:16 PM	#313
edk83 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 594	Hi mate, yes I might be. The kits seem to be about £100 on fleebay.

06-03-2018, 03:41 PM	#314
miniaddict92 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: County Durham Posts: 6	Looking really nice in head on shot

07-03-2018, 11:32 AM	#315
edk83 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 594	Thanks, I've decided it was a bit too low though. This is after raising the coilovers a bit, still a couple of degrees too much camber. New ride height, doesnt look as badass but now I have more than 2" ground clearance! I'm wanting to fit 280mm discs and there is no way they are going to fit under 14" wheels, gutted as I love the orange ones I bought but needs must. 15" to test fit, with 45 profile tyres they are actually not much more in diameter then my 14 with 50 profile.