SA Import Beta 2000 Coupe

[Ferrit]

Can anyone figure out what these settings mean for me?

Found this.  I think it means about 1.5mm toe-out front and zero on the rear.  I might take it back and ask for 10 to 20 degrees toe-in on the back.  Its based on a ave wheel size of 28.6".  185/70 13's = 23.2", so maybe nearer 20 would be nearer 3mm?  I will write that down and take it in.  Any thoughts?

[Ferrit]

yes mistake by me.  I will go back, at least the rear is easy :-)

[lancialulu]

yes mistake by me.  I will go back, at least the rear is easy :-)

I would have thought the reference point for their laser set up was on the edge of the rims so 14" use to calc toe in/out.

[Ferrit]

Silly me 14’s not 13’s so 24.2”

I am not sure how it calculates.  I will double check my comment above.  Obv I need some toe in at the back but how much in degrees I am really unsure.

[Ferrit]

Now found a calculator on line so will work it out and go back to KF with my findings

[Ferrit]

Pre-MOT and all good, real thing next weekend.  Funny he said he wouldnt check emissions.  I was hoping for a view on the idle mixture.  It smells really rich so in the end I turned it down 1/4 of a turn today, and will give it  go to Henley tomorrow.

Also found a car breaking and have managed to get the spoiler off of the front, it was cheap enough, pick it up next week.

[WestonE]

There is a central Steel bracket for the spoiler I hope you got as well

[Ferrit]

Collected the spoiler, winter job to make it look good and make some bracketry. 

I had the front bumper off (long story) and sorted the rubbers out.  They had unhooked them at the ends and the clamps were missing so bought a couple of pipe clamps for a Landrover (thanks Nigel), and they worked a treat.

https://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/243395-genuine-double-clamp-for-fuel-or-brake-pipes.html

[WestonE]

There should be a rubber donut round that body bracket to cushion it to the body FYI.

[Ferrit]

Anyone have a picture?  I will go look on the internet.  Long gone for me..  Thanks Eric

[Nigel]

It's 10mm thick by about 25mm round, with M6 threads
both ends.
On mine, the bobbin is showing in full, but no more, both sides, just to give
you an idea of bracket positioning.

[Ferrit]

I am wondering what I could source to use instead of the rubber bumpers you have pictured above Nigel?

https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/m6-female-anti-vibration-mount-pack-of-10-jf-6150

wonder if something like this can be modified?  I will keep looking...

[Nigel]

Google 'rubber bobbin mounts', lots come up Mark,
just find one that's 10mm thick with M6 threads.

[Ferrit]

TVM Nigel

[Ferrit]

Still waiting for me car :-(  In theory I am collecting it next Wednesday first thing.

I have a question: underside of my car, sil area there are holes along its length both sides.  I am going to rewax the Sils and doors ASAP again.  All these holes on my car are open, no rubber bungs of sorts, should I leave it as is or find something to fit back in?

Mark

[peteracs]

Get some protection in and then rubber bungs...

Peter

[Ferrit]

thank you Peter

I have another question: I want to make a panel for my new oil pressure and temp gauges, what thickness aluminium plate would people recommend?  Its been such a long time since I have done something like this

[Ferrit]

Well Goodwood track day survived.  I did the morning session and didnt go mad in the bends.  Up to 5500 through the gears at points and car behaved itself.  I must admit that was fun.  I want to do that again and get the car more ready.  I have heard there will be another next April.

Right so a list of items to crack on with. 

New seatbelts should go in next and book that mot again.  Headlight need re-aiming.

More wax in the sils and rear box sections - I have been trying a Buzzweld product - Regen Cavity Wax.  Its really runny and then sort of sets a bit, and the supplied lance is amazing

Remove and repaint the black lower sections with a nicer smooth stone chip rather than the always moist textured stuff currently on the car - again I have a Buzzweld product to try - 2K Fxliner smooth.  I will test on my old wing and post the results.  The front valance and new wing has been coated with a mostly smooth product.

I have just ordered 35 clips for the side mouldings from Ricambio.  I am going to redo the lot now that they have stock

Clicking speedo needs fixing

Tank vent pipe needs replacing - its crushed and makes filling the tank a very slow progress.  I think this is the problem.

Then on to the oil pressure and temp gauges.  I think I have everything I need now.  I might run some temporary cables or maybe start on the new fuse/relay box I will fit for a new engine wiring look I want to build this winter.  I would like to fit the stereo and speakers at some point

Once back from the Beta weekend I should have done over a 1000 miles on the oil I am going to replace it with a filter ready for the winter, and take an oil analysis (I have one spare from my van engine work).
 I was also going to check the valve clearances at some point, one seems a bit noisier.

Van mot is up in December so I need to fix the ongoing ABS sensor issue before then, and change its oil and filter sometime.

[betabuoy]

Hi Mark,
I’m really pleased that you had a good day at Goodwood. You’ve obviously worked hard getting it to this standard and a chance to properly boot, feel and listen within the confines of the track was clearly rewarding.
Please don’t do anything now that’ll prevent you from joining Betameeta. I’m looking forward to seeing your car, and of course meeting you for a chat.
Great work!

[Ferrit]

I will try not to :-)  I am a few months behind chores but dont think I will do anything big.

I am going to start practising on the old wing with removing the underseal and repainting