SA Import Beta 2000 Coupe

[rossocorsa]

My cars tyres are very old based on the date stamp, they feel okay but I think I need to change soon.  I love the look of CN36's as my old RS2000 had back in the day.  Any thoughts on sizes, or just go 185/70?

I think that the last series cars actually came on Pirelli P6? At least with the 185/65 option.

[Ferrit]

185/65 14 it is.  I will go and look at the P6's if they still exist

[rossocorsa]

185/65 14 it is.  I will go and look at the P6's if they still exist

I don't think anything resembling the P6 is currently available and I'm not even sure that pirelli do that size. I think it's fairly difficult to get sporty tyres in these sizes nowadays.

[HFStuart]

Toyo CF2 are a decent choice. Failing that a premium brand compact tyre such as the Goodyear Efficient grip.

If you want period looks you could talk to someone like Longstone classic tyres but they don't currently list a 175/70 or a 185/65.

[lancialulu]

I have a set of Goodyear Efficient grip on my HPE VX. No complaints. When I look for a tyre my main criteria is Wet grip must be A, noise must 70 db or less and a recognisable name then it is price... Camskill have good deals

[Onefelloff]

Ive put Uniroyal tyres on my VX and they have been great, much better  than the "ditch finders" that it had on before.The Chap that owns / runs the tyre place I used had several 80 / 90's  track day cars with them on and really rated them

[Ferrit]

[Ferrit]

Whilst on holidays i am going to order some more nuts n bolts, and wondering if someone could a tack a picture and dims for the centre console fixings?  My console is not fixed correctly

[SanRemo78]

Mark, there are two components to the centre console. The main one has a bridge bracket over the gear change at the front with a screw fittings either side. In the middle, by the handbrake, are tabs either side that take screws into the floor and at the back is the seatbelt bracket which is the really solid mount. Above the main console is an infill piece with ducting to side vents. This clips into the main dash at the top and with four oval nuts and small bolts at the bottom, two either side.
Guy

[Ferrit]

Above the main console is an infill piece with ducting to side vents. This clips into the main dash at the top and with four oval nuts and small bolts at the bottom, two either side.

Realised i have asked this question before.  Thank you Guy.  I am looking for close up picture of the fixings you mention for this piece, so i can get something similar

Mark

[SanRemo78]

If you can clarify which parts I've got them all ready to photograph
1. The bridge under the main console
2. the seat belt bracket
3. floor fixings
4. upper console to lower console.

Just let me know which you need?

[Ferrit]

I think you will call it upper to lower console fixings, “four oval nuts and small bolts at the bottom, two either side”

M

[SanRemo78]

Well today was another learning day.. i have two centre console sets and they are different! The connections been the upper and lower parts is achieved by a combination of plastic fir tree clips and oval nuts/threaded countersunk screws. And i wrongly assumed that the bag attached to console halves contained the bits needed. I have sen them so I have some more digging to do. Apologies for now!

One of my consoles has single fir tree clip each side and the one has two each side! One of the pictures below show the slot eh oval nut sits in, probably not as much help ask thought I was going t be today...

[Ferrit]

I think my console has the two similar plug fixings, but they have used just the one ugly slotted Coach bolt.  Even plain topped Coach bolts painted black will be better.  I will investigate when I get home.  Thanks for the effort Guy.

[SanRemo78]

Look what turned up!

[Ferrit]

So csk screw on the small hole and plug on the big holes?  What size is the csk screw please? 🙏

[SanRemo78]

It's an M4*0.7 pitch and is 15mm total length. Phillips countersunk black screw. Obviously you'll need the oval(ish) plate to fix it to. That's 16mm long, 10mm wide and 3mm thick, centre hole with  semi-circular ends.
Guy

[Ferrit]

Thank you Guy, much appreciated

M

[Ferrit]

On holiday on Jersey and then Guernsey for a couple weeks. 

So making a list of work from memory.  Plan is to get most done by the end of September. 

1. Check rear end torques - exhaust - wheel bearings
2. ⁠front disc and pads
3. ⁠engine oil and filter
4. ⁠gearbox oil
5. ⁠rad out and flush - new air filter pipe - new coolant
6. ⁠carb might need a strip/cable?
7. ⁠new brake hoses and compensator - bleed
8. ⁠interior out, clean - install nice
9. ⁠switch gear, ignition switch wipers - maybe change instruments for mph?
10. ⁠remove liners - wash underside - wax inj etc
11. ⁠finish bonnet grill mod
12. ⁠⁠spring on bonnet release
13. ⁠new main power and earth - alt cable?
14. ⁠adjust drivers door
15. ⁠paint touch up
16. ⁠fit leather steering wheel
17. Fix tensioner bolt
18. Check valve clearances and new gaskets

No particular order.  I might remove the interior when I do the wax inj and protection so I can really inspect and protect.  Brakes feel good so this might be a winter project.  Hoses need to be replaced but they are not terrible.  Not MOT pass capable though I am sure.

Part of the list is to fix and service obvious, the rest is to have a look and to inspect.  Not sure how successful I will be and depends on how long the nice weather continues.

I also am away with friends cycling in the French Alps, need to crack on with my workshop plan/base so to get the garage free in Oct.  Oh and I have house exterior painting to do.

Longer term things to think about, but no rush or priority

1. Wiring
2. ⁠exhaust
3. ⁠interior - re trim and recaros
4. ⁠repaint sills and front and rear valances
5. ⁠led lights
6. Stereo

[Ferrit]

So had a few minutes today to research some interior designs I might do instead of VX cloth.  My other idea is VWGolf GTi black and tartan, with a hint of red like this.

I thought it would go well with the Lancia maroon - Amaranto Ardenza 158