stag157.7 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 [face=Verdana][/face]hiused the time between Xmas and new year to replace my prop shaftpicked my daughter up from strood in Kent on boxing day and could not drive above 25mph as the vibration was so bad so, took the whole rear end to bits,fitted new uj's to prop shaft(they were shot to pieces) replaced diff with reconditioned one as old one was whiningfitted tony harts lowering springs front and back with new camber bracketsreplaced top mounts and bearings,fitted new exhaust bracketscar also has rislan driveshafts to rear and monarch trailing arm kitRESULTcar handles better,no more whining from diff,no more vibration,wheels fit the arches better,ride firm but comfortablealan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make mine a V8 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 A good way of keeping that 157 under control then Alan. Can you just lower the back without the front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stag157.7 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 not a good idea. car would not sit level, and they are progressive rate springs so need to be done as a setalan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make mine a V8 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Ahh, missed the front and back bit..... :B Does the car drive better with the lowering kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stag157.7 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 a major improvement imhoalan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagdad Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Sounds good Alan ,hopfully mine will feel a lot better up the front end as well, as i've found lots of worn bits and i've just fitted you spoiler which should hold it down at speed :)Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stag157.7 Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 PARACHUTE TO STOP WITH NEXT STEVE!! :) :) SET OF 15" BRAND NEW GENUINE MINILITES GOING ON THIS WEEK WITH 195/65/*15 TYRESSLIGHTLY LESS OFFSET 19MM SO WILL GIVE WIDER TRACK AND MORE TYRE ON ROAD,WITHOUT UPSETTING SPEEDO READING TOO MUCH LESS THAN 3%ALAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesoid Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 stagdad wrote:Sounds good Alan ,hopfully mine will feel a lot better up the front end as well, as i've found lots of worn bits and i've just fitted you spoiler which should hold it down at speed :)Cheers SteveSteve, after talking with Russ the spoiler also gives better air flow, so adds cooling, what with this and your new water pump kit you will be safe to tackle an arazona road trip. :)Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banny Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi AlanI've been looking at useing the Tony Hart kit but retaining the standard Stag wheels but with 205/60/14I think the combo should work ok but as I've got a manual I'm thinking I may need to swop the diff out for a 3:45 to get the gearing back to need standardTim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make mine a V8 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 959 wrote:Hi AlanI've been looking at useing the Tony Hart kit but retaining the standard Stag wheels but with 205/60/14I think the combo should work ok but as I've got a manual I'm thinking I may need to swop the diff out for a 3:45 to get the gearing back to need standardTimI use the 3.45 diff and 195/70/14 and its really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagdad Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 2798 wrote:Steve, after talking with Russ the spoiler also gives better air flow, so adds cooling, what with this and your new water pump kit you will be safe to tackle an arazona road trip. :)Ian I would welcome any sort of heat to give it a good test at the moment Ian ,and also I think my V/C is knackered so when I fix that I will proberbly have trouble getting up to temp,thats why i'm going to fit an 88 stat instead of my 82.Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJM Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hi Steve,Been running a 88 stat for a year now, even in the hot weather at LeMans this year the temp did not rise above the half way mark, I was thinking of changing back to an 82 for the summer but never got round to it, before I changed it would only go to the quarter mark, so I am running warmer than before if that makes sence.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesoid Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 stagdad wrote:I would welcome any sort of heat to give it a good test at the moment Ian ,and also I think my V/C is knackered so when I fix that I will proberbly have trouble getting up to temp,thats why i'm going to fit an 88 stat instead of my 82.Cheers Stevewhy not do away with the VC, and just use an electric fan?, just think with that 'extra' 5hp you will be able to get past Alan's 157.7 with your new fiited Strombergs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagdad Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 2798 wrote:why not do away with the VC, and just use an electric fan?, just think with that 'extra' 5hp you will be able to get past Alan's 157.7 with your new fiited StrombergsNow there's a thought ,but obviously i want to keep my car completely original ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stag157.7 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 2798 wrote:why not do away with the VC, and just use an electric fan?, just think with that 'extra' 5hp you will be able to get past Alan's 157.7 with your new fiited Strombergs nahhh wont do it :) :) :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stag157.7 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 stagdad wrote:Now there's a thought ,but obviously i want to keep my car completely original ;)what a load of bo****cks ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Farmer Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 959 wrote:Hi AlanI've been looking at useing the Tony Hart kit but retaining the standard Stag wheels but with 205/60/14I think the combo should work ok but as I've got a manual I'm thinking I may need to swop the diff out for a 3:45 to get the gearing back to need standardTimI once tried soft compound 205/60/ 13 on dolly sprint alloys (also 5 1/2 inch wide) on the rear only when I was drag racing my Toledo, and they had less grip than the 185/60/ 13 on the front. They were too wide for the rim and when cornering hard would roll onto their edges. When I eventually got hold of the proper 7inch rims, it felt like someone had greased the front tyres the difference was so startling.Personaly I would never go past 185 on a 5 1/2 inch rimNeil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I hope mr moderater has seen this as i agree stag157.7 ,most of it on here is as you say ********!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banny Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Hi NeilI'm currently running 195/70/14 on standard 5 1/2 inch rims and I know a few guys are running 205's do you think it would be a step back on the Stag then?Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesoid Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 959 wrote:Hi NeilI'm currently running 195/70/14 on standard 5 1/2 inch rims and I know a few guys are running 205's do you think it would be a step back on the Stag then?TimTimmi'm running 205's on standard Stag alloys, i know that a few have had problems with this size but it has been fine on mine, does give the car a meatier stance but not a lot of good in the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banny Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Hi IanI'm looking to improve the road holding and the look, I think the car stands a bit too high so was looking to bring it down a bit with the Tony Hart kit and then fill the arches with a wider tyre. That said I was hoping it would also go round corners a bit betterTim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJM Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 2740 wrote:I hope mr moderater has seen this as i agree stag157.7 ,most of it on here is as you say ********!!Hi,your so funny i almost split my sides.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Not funny just an honest thought. SOC forum switching is activated ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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