jamesallum

At long last I picked her up this morning, H&R Greens, Bilstein HD's and the Poly Ueurothane bushes.

Firs impressions (100 miles) are good: much more stable in the long corners, more responsive in the sharp ones and a lot less crashy ride on the straights. Only surprise is how firm the ride is - but then I was never looking for a luxury barge!

Many thanks to all that have given me advice on the subject over the past few months.

James

joey bagadonuts

Looks fantastic! Congrats and thanks for sharing!

DAVISRILEY

Looks great, and you have convinced me to get clear corners. What ride height is that set at?

madmoog

Looks nice, like the better tanned twin to mine

Are you going to come out and play on track next year?

Pesty

Nice one James. New susspension is 3rd on the list. will probably happen some time this year. Do you mind me asking how much it was to fit? and did you source the parts seperately.

amr89c4

Wow! That really looks good! Sounds like you are pleased with the performance on the road and the improvement is all around. Looks great to boot! I hope to install a suspension before the end of the year, just soon as I make up my mind what to spring for.

andrew964

Looks great, hope you enjoy it James

ScottR

Yep, ditto to all the above - looks great. Makes me want to get mine done now!

Clear corners are looking good too. I've asked Santa, so hopefully he'll see I've been a good boy this year!

964russ

Yours looks lower than mine.
Well done.

jamesallum

Dreadful news chaps, just had quite a nasty accident on the motorway. No one hurt fortunately but absolutely gutted about the car. Hit some black Ice on a slip road and it spun several times hitting the crash barriers. Was just thinking how I've finally finished all my projects on it.

Off to pour myself a very large and strong drink now. Would be glad to hear of any advice you chap might have with dealing with insurance companies and accident repair shops in SE England.

Ps: the bill which I paid this morning was £2,000 in total including new starter motor and an oil change. At least I took some nice pics before the accident!

Mike_964

Damn, I'm very sorry to hear that.
I feel really bad for your loss, but glad to hear that nobody was injuried.
It was a beauty.

964russ

Basta~d!!!
At least your OK.
Any damage to the chassis will write the car off!
At least the bill will add to the value ov the car.
Good luck with the claim, let me know how it goes.

jamesallum

Just so sad as really was perfect in everyway for me now: engine rebuild, new oil lines, suspension, re-spray, recent clutch, brand new discs and pads, stereo upgrade etc. Just about everything of cost has been repaired or replaced in the last 18 months.

If she doesn't make it through would love another but just don't think I can stomach the hassle or expense of getting another p car sorted again and most on the market appear to be dogs.

What a strange day.

LouZ

What a pity! Looked great.

Just reflect on the fact that YOU WILL STILL be able to celebrate the Holiday Season.

jamesallum

.... this is true, was thinking it could be a lot lot worse as I was bouncing off the crash barriers!

Tell you what though chaps these cars a very very strong - I barely felt a thing. Was always a bit worried about the safety of an older car but when it came down to it was pleasantly surprised.