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Forum: How-To section 19-02-2016, 08:32
Replies: 10
Views: 37,113
Posted By lmrdave
I got to a similar point, but at the time was...

I got to a similar point, but at the time was looking at ?750 for a diff that I wasn't sure about, so she got welded.
Rallying with a welded diff is hard work though, but boy was it fun!
The poor...
Forum: How-To section 18-02-2016, 12:27
Replies: 10
Views: 37,113
Posted By lmrdave
Good to know it fits, rather than educated guess...

Good to know it fits, rather than educated guess work. Top job :D

First time in a while I've thought out digging the S12 out and getting it back up and running!
Forum: How-To section 18-02-2016, 09:57
Replies: 10
Views: 37,113
Posted By lmrdave
Please enlighten us to which KAAZ number this is...

Please enlighten us to which KAAZ number this is then please!

I'd guess a SAN2655 for a swap into S13 open diff - dam the Kaaz websites are just a tad better nowadays!
As it was always the...
Forum: S12 Discussion 13-07-2015, 15:06
Replies: 1
Views: 21,829
Posted By lmrdave
I believe I have one in my spare tank.

I believe I have one in my spare tank.
Forum: S12 Discussion 13-07-2015, 15:05
Replies: 5
Views: 23,259
Posted By lmrdave
I'm sure I have one . . . somewhere in one of the...

I'm sure I have one . . . somewhere in one of the sheds, having a summer clear out soon so will check then
Forum: S12 Discussion 24-02-2015, 10:52
Replies: 2
Views: 22,041
Posted By lmrdave
Mk2 escort rear are leaf sprung live axles. All...

Mk2 escort rear are leaf sprung live axles.
All UK S12's are IRS.
So no that wont work.

Do you want replacement springs or lowered ones?

Fronts are easy to modify, rear is a little tricky,...
Forum: S12 Discussion 30-01-2015, 14:21
Replies: 2
Views: 22,136
Posted By lmrdave
Has either side of the joint got an O ring...

Has either side of the joint got an O ring groove??
Forum: How-To section 02-09-2014, 09:33
Replies: 14
Views: 34,147
Posted By lmrdave
There is nothing in the MOT saying 'check the...

There is nothing in the MOT saying 'check the rear shocks aren't restricted by a seat belt', only making sure the suspension doesn't fall apart on full droop.

The MOT is pretty much black and...
Forum: How-To section 02-09-2014, 09:27
Replies: 10
Views: 37,113
Posted By lmrdave
What LSD is it? A viscous LSD? Never done...

What LSD is it?
A viscous LSD?

Never done it myself, so I'm not sure if you can just swap the crown wheel and pinion over to the S12 ones and re assembly in the S12 case.

They are both R200's...
Forum: S12 Discussion 02-09-2014, 08:40
Replies: 8
Views: 7,366
Posted By lmrdave
Check timing? Check MAF? It's been a while...

Check timing?
Check MAF?
It's been a while since I played around with a CA18ET!
Forum: S12 Discussion 26-08-2014, 13:50
Replies: 291
Views: 338,901
Posted By lmrdave
Holy thread revival Batman! Still nice car! ...

Holy thread revival Batman!

Still nice car!

I'm game!

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj33/lmrdave/S12%20-%20KA24DE%20-%20Rally%20Project/The2011Preston2.jpg...
Forum: Website Info. and Feedback 26-08-2014, 08:24
Replies: 15
Views: 6,758
Posted By lmrdave
I'm still about now and then. My S12's sat...

I'm still about now and then.

My S12's sat for nearly 2 years after a big off and didn't get repaired as with MSA rules changes it was going to be illegal to rally, and just to rub it in some...
Forum: S12 Discussion 26-08-2014, 08:11
Replies: 3
Views: 6,313
Posted By lmrdave
Not sure they are all interchangable as some of...

Not sure they are all interchangable as some of the speedo drives are longer than others. I think my box is the same as an SR (S14) box though, I couldn't find one to fit, even got Nissan pick up...
Forum: S12 Discussion 21-08-2014, 07:43
Replies: 12
Views: 10,864
Posted By lmrdave
I'm with Pukka on this. My Eunos had a period...

I'm with Pukka on this.
My Eunos had a period where it would just cut out at random times, I checked everything, it sent me mad. By chance I found I could make it cut out with having the steering...
Forum: How-To section 26-07-2014, 08:36
Replies: 14
Views: 34,147
Posted By lmrdave
The crux of the matter is the trailing arms need...

The crux of the matter is the trailing arms need to have there movement (drop) limited.
A strap of somesort is required, I've mentioned else where on here I've done similar things of other cars and...
Forum: S12 Discussion 19-07-2014, 21:47
Replies: 2
Views: 4,217
Posted By lmrdave
Looks like s13 stuff to me.

Looks like s13 stuff to me.
Forum: S12 Discussion 03-07-2014, 09:47
Replies: 8
Views: 6,613
Posted By lmrdave
No, but mine is jacked up, rather than lowered. ...

No, but mine is jacked up, rather than lowered.

We had a similar problem on the lada rally cars, we used old seat belts to limit the drop of the axle, it worked a treat and was basically free....
Forum: S12 Discussion 03-07-2014, 08:37
Replies: 8
Views: 6,613
Posted By lmrdave
I use uprated KYB 300zx Z31 rear shocks, but I...

I use uprated KYB 300zx Z31 rear shocks, but I also run 300zx rear springs (they might be a tad taller, but I don't think there is that much in them.

I might have one or two S12 ones knocking...
Forum: How-To section 30-01-2013, 09:18
Replies: 59
Views: 117,516
Posted By lmrdave
I have a pair of front wishbones with new...

I have a pair of front wishbones with new powerflex bushes fitted, thats what I did.

They have never been on the car. I was going to go back to running S12 arms, but realised I'd gone away from...
Forum: S12 Discussion 29-01-2013, 08:14
Replies: 20
Views: 9,418
Posted By lmrdave
I might be selling some coil over kit converted...

I might be selling some coil over kit converted S12 front stuts as I think I'm going to an S13 setup (just figuring out what S13 strut to use at the mo).

We stitch welded the front strut towers on...
Forum: How-To section 29-01-2013, 07:46
Replies: 59
Views: 117,516
Posted By lmrdave
[QUOTE=jonnyjapanese;39323]Ok for starters which...

[QUOTE=jonnyjapanese;39323]Ok for starters which of these is right for the front trailing arms SPF1483K or SPF1009K?
QUOTE]

Neither going by their websites description, I'm sure I measured mine...
Forum: S12 Discussion 24-10-2012, 08:02
Replies: 9
Views: 3,040
Posted By lmrdave
what profile are the tyres? Same make on the...

what profile are the tyres?

Same make on the rear - try swapping them over?

Check torsion rod bushes, neutral caster can effect tramlining aswell I think.
Forum: S12 Discussion 23-10-2012, 13:58
Replies: 9
Views: 3,040
Posted By lmrdave
Only tramlining problem I have is with my Z3! ...

Only tramlining problem I have is with my Z3! :trout

Is that the steering wheel jerking about on roundabouts?

Any play in the rack? Might need to check and several places along the rack.
...
Forum: How-To section 28-09-2012, 08:36
Replies: 59
Views: 117,516
Posted By lmrdave
Thought I best update:- Front control arm...

Thought I best update:-

Front control arm bushes, S13 do fit, but make sure you get a 31.6mm (I think it's .6) ones rather than the 34mm ones, or it won't fit.
Forum: S12 Discussion 03-10-2011, 11:38
Replies: 2
Views: 1,911
Posted By lmrdave
Yeah yeah yeah :p Work keeps stopping . . . ....

Yeah yeah yeah :p Work keeps stopping . . . . everything! :rolleyes:
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