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Mar 21st, 2021, 12:20 | #111 | |
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Mar 21st, 2021, 16:38 | #112 | |
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Just for a little confusion, there is also two part paint (clear and base) which some people seem to interchange with two component paint. |
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Mar 22nd, 2021, 08:44 | #113 |
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Thanks to both for the clarification, that all makes sense now. I was already aware of the difference between two part and two component. Just to add to the complication, you can of course have several combinations of basecoat and clear with either(or both) being two component or one. Thirty(ish) years ago hardly any paint shop(in the UK anyway) used 2K and all metallics were basecoat and clear in cellulose. I did a lot of work in cellulose at the time and never got to the point of having suitable facilities to safely use two pack(as we called it then) so my knowledge of it is limited.
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Apr 2nd, 2021, 14:34 | #114 |
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The 142 is almost finished at the mechanics, bit lower stance and alignment sorted. Hopefully get her back tomorrow.
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Apr 2nd, 2021, 17:39 | #115 |
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Did you stick with the service manual specifications for the alignment or did you apply a little more negative camber?
I seem to recall that you went for the Amazon Cars fast road springs (progressive in the front)? That is what I have on my 140. If so, have you measured the ride height? My car sits a little higher in the front than it does in the rear using the jack points as references. Not the best 'absolute' measurement points; but, the measurements were done with the previous springs and the Amazon springs so it provided a 'relative' measurement. The for and aft height measurements with the previous springs were relative consistent. The front measurement with the Amazon springs are slightly higher than the rears. I have removed weight from the front of my car (no bumper, battery in the trunk and some other items) which may be contributing to the problem. Curious as to how your ride heights turned out. |
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Apr 2nd, 2021, 18:58 | #116 |
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I specified.the following for the alignment and they got it pretty much spot on.
Toe in 1mm (0 to 2mm) Camber -0.5 deg Castor 0 to 1 deg I don't have the car but I've not measured any ride heights. The springs are the -20mm progressive Amazon cars springs, I had tried 164 springs in the front but they made the car sit high and twitchy in windy conditions. I have 195 wheels still to go on as well.
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Apr 8th, 2021, 21:00 | #117 |
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Finished the GT wheels tonight.
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Apr 9th, 2021, 11:47 | #118 |
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They are stunning ! Can't wait to see them on the car
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Apr 9th, 2021, 20:45 | #119 |
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Shes ready for the drive home. 👍
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Apr 9th, 2021, 23:41 | #120 |
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Excellent news!
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