GTB 53 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Hi, only just found this site (been mega busy with work) etc etc. Have been farily regular on the other site but find it a bit anal and miss the banter & sense of humour from the likes of Special K. Life is far too short for too much seriousness. Current spec 2012 white GT86, Rota Boost steel grey wheels, Seibon body kit, upgraded sound system, H & S cat back exhaust, HKS panel filter, TOMS rear lights, SPA oil temp/pressure gauge, carbon interior bits. Next Month: Sprintex SC with secondary cat delete etc etc at Abbey Motorsport. Haven`t got a picture of the car at work so added one of my other toys ! Cheers GTB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Morning and welcome along yes SpecK is the club clown, problem is he's a massive wind up merchant! Good choice on the Sprintex and nice to see some more superchargers popping up. Sounds like you've done a fair bit, interested in some pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Whatd'ya mean, "club clown"..... !!! That is no way to address your elders, you young whippersnapper... I was phlebotomising (as well as taking the p*ss) before you started skool! HRRMPH...! Welcome GTB ! Mebbe see you having a fling at a Sprint or two? Let's face it, the suck-and-blow brigade are gonna need all the help they can get.. (Grumpy Old Man - where is it, Rob?) Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Welcome to the Dark Side! Bright Side Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Hi and welcome to the club! I'm glad that you finally found/joined us and I look forward to seeing more pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTB 53 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Yes, plan to take pics of the SPA self installed gauge this weekend and will upload some more at that time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will300 812 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Welcome GTB, Keith is definitely a special character, wouldn't call him a clown. Just a drunk. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Welcome aboard, Geoff, glad you found your way over here. The 'club clown' thing did make me chuckle! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTB 53 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Well, you talk about clowns.........me and a mate always used to do the charity auctions at our Vmax bike bashes. Came across this photo today of us at Cheddar in 2003. I was meant to be David Dickinson and my mate the auctioneers Gofer. I overdid the fake tan and ended up looking like James Brown ! All in a good cause and went down well with much money raised. 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTB 53 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 And I found pics online of my car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Car looks good and the sideskirts and splitters are nice and subtle. I'll bet others have said this but with the new wheels are you going to lower it at all? It's almost weird that as soon as you put aftermarket wheels on it looks too high! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTB 53 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 No, won`t be lowering due to front lip and speed bumps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LFA 68 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Excellent; another Sprintex owner to be Welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 I haven't got a front lip, in terms of speed bumps, with a 25mm drop it's no problem apart from the ones where you run the edges, then you have to put a wheel over them to avoid grounding the exhaust. Tbh it's having a more aggressive geo that makes a big difference in how the car handles. Exciting stuff about the supercharger though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted June 21, 2014 Welcome GTB, Keith is definitely a special character, wouldn't call him a clown. Just a drunk. :-) A false calumny! Shame on you, young Will .... verbally 'mugging' an old man like that.... and on a public forum! My landlord will be turning in his grave... Spec K 1 will300 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted June 22, 2014 Got no lippy bits but am 25mm. Heard the underside of front bit grind today at a small drop onto the road. Ouch. Lucky you can't see it unless you live under my car. But I'd lower it anyway. Looks and handles better mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_GRMN 177 Report post Posted June 22, 2014 Firstly welcome across, You should be fine lowering by around 25/30mm, I don't have the lips and it's a bit hard to get perspective of how big they are but my 86 is the best part of 50mm lower and only really scrapes when I'm being an idiot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTB 53 Report post Posted June 22, 2014 Been for a blat this afternoon to check oil pressure / temp gauge, great fun on a B road twisty. Really don`t want to mess with the handling and as i`m an old fart (51) it`s low enough already ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted June 22, 2014 If you put in camber bolts and offset bushes for the rear wishbones and put on some more negative camber it will really sharpen the handling up. You could do that without lowering springs. But, personal preference of course and if you're happy with the way it is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTB 53 Report post Posted June 23, 2014 I will speak to Mark when it goes in for SC next month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTB 53 Report post Posted July 23, 2014 Just had a call from Abbey.........my car is on the dyno..........can`t wait ! 1 Lauren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted July 23, 2014 Ahh so you are the one he is doing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted July 23, 2014 Welcome Geoff!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTB 53 Report post Posted July 23, 2014 Mr Subota Boy, where did you get your wheel spacers ? Did you have to cut down any threads ? What size did you go for ? I`m not going to lower due to front lip but may fit spacers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
