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Topic: I can't even get my my tools out without getting hurt. |
billson
Replies: 11
Views: 5521
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 4:22 am Subject: I can't even get my my tools out without getting hurt. |
Tis but a scratch!
I once accidentally chopped by hand off with a bread knife, but still managed to change the exhaust. Took twice as long mind you...  |
Topic: Alternator bolt query |
billson
Replies: 5
Views: 2665
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 4:59 am Subject: Alternator bolt query |
What do you mean by the "forward lug"? The bolt at the top that the alternator hangs from/swings on?
Do you have a pic of the bolt you are talking about?
There is an adjuster bracket n ... |
Topic: loss of power, but kept running weakly |
billson
Replies: 14
Views: 8567
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 9:07 pm Subject: loss of power, but kept running weakly |
I had a similar problem a while ago. Turned out to be the coil. Replaced that and all was well.
If coil is weak = weak spark = black, fouled plugs = no power and petrol smell on plugs |
Topic: Wheel spacer question |
billson
Replies: 7
Views: 5690
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Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 7:29 pm Subject: Wheel spacer question |
If the mustang spacers have a center bore of 63.4mm the won't be hubcentric as the 924 hub is 57mm diameter. You would need a spigot ring that converts from 63.4mm to 57mm to correct this.
I'm cons ... |
Topic: BANDED STEEL WHEELS |
billson
Replies: 5
Views: 5194
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Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:38 am Subject: BANDED STEEL WHEELS |
Offset you require will depend on what width wheel you intend to use
eg I have 7.5 x 16 on the front with an offset of 20. Tyres are 205/55/16
No problems clearing suspension/brakes with these whe ... |
Topic: Need help selecting wheels |
billson
Replies: 7
Views: 3306
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:06 am Subject: Need help selecting wheels |
| Wheel offset is the distance between the centre of the wheel and the hub mounting point. The higher the offset, the further away the hub mounting is, and hence the further towards the inside of the ca ... |
Topic: Rim spacers for bigger fenders |
billson
Replies: 13
Views: 7676
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 4:01 am Subject: Rim spacers for bigger fenders |
I have the CGT kit on and retained the 4lug set up Wheels are 7.5x16 ET20 with 205/55/16 tyres at the front and 9x16 ET 15 on 245/45/16 at the back. There is a 15mm spacer at the back
No problems r ... |
Topic: skateboard truck alternator bushings |
billson
Replies: 5
Views: 4215
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:12 am Subject: skateboard truck alternator bushings |
| I've got some skateboard bushings on mine. Not the cone shape ones though - only the larger ones. You have to sand them down as they are a wider diameter than the holes in the mounting brackets. I put ... |
Topic: Audio wiring to cargo/hatch area. |
billson
Replies: 6
Views: 3769
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Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:27 am Subject: Audio wiring to cargo/hatch area. |
Yeah I ran wires from front to back under the door trims - only real (tidy )option. Agree with flosho that you should keep power and audio wires separate to avoid unwanted buzzes and whines. Wher ... |
Topic: 6x9inch speaker placement - custom build box? |
billson
Replies: 11
Views: 5948
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Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 5:22 am Subject: 6x9inch speaker placement - custom build box? |
| I made a custom shelf behind the rear seats which goes all the way across. I have an amp under there and two 6x9 speakers mounted in the shelf. I covered the shelf in felt-type material. I didn't expe ... |
Topic: [Music forums]OT: humour me! |
billson
Replies: 21
Views: 8440
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:24 am Subject: [Music forums]OT: humour me! |
Here's a couple of videos I did for songs we recorded in our band a few years ago. (We being my mate Ben and I) Me on guitar and Ben doing vocals. A bit basic but you get the idea...
http://uk.yout ... |
Topic: Starter getting less powerful - any tips on removal |
billson
Replies: 3
Views: 2341
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 4:57 am Subject: Starter getting less powerful - any tips on removal |
Starter motor not that hard to do really - 2 big bolts if i recall correcty.. Heatshields though...
You need flexible hands and arms to do them and a combination of spanners and extended sockets ... |
Topic: 4x6 (6x4) Front Door Speaker choice - fitment question |
billson
Replies: 5
Views: 3843
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Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:38 am Subject: 4x6 (6x4) Front Door Speaker choice - fitment question |
The screw holes in the door should be for a 6x4 speaker.
I managed to get some 6x4 speakers to fit. But due to the mounting depth I had to make a spacer to pull the speaker out a bit more and use l ... |
Topic: What is the correct and professional way to install these? |
billson
Replies: 19
Views: 10012
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Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 5:02 am Subject: What is the correct and professional way to install these? |
My rear flares were different to yours. They had the lip at the back going down instead of up, so can't help on that point. Sorry
I'd imagine that someone onhere will be able to provide some close ... |
Topic: What is the correct and professional way to install these? |
billson
Replies: 19
Views: 10012
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Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:34 pm Subject: What is the correct and professional way to install these? |
You'd be cutting a lot of the existing arch and body panel away though! Not sure how rigid the remaining metal would be.
Plus you may lose the inner arch. Keeping the outer and inner arch stuck tog ... |
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