Johnno92

Might actually be in the country for this one!
Pencil me in 👍

http://www.willtheyfit.com/
Really useful site to help selecting tyre size if you do end up going for larger/wider wheels, used it many times..

cars looking great! bit of inspiration for my grey 86 
did you use a brush on the calipers or take apart and spray? looks a neat job

I have used the Paints4u stuff on my rear light covers, not bad for a spray can. Wasn't available when I ordered some more.

The last Essex meet was a sellout Mike, Lee and I had to turn people away😜

Not a bad turnout..
 

Hi all, 
While doing some research on what size alloys and tyres I could potentially go for I came across this website.  I am trying to fill out the arch gap and also get the wheels to come out a bit more without using spacers. Arch gap isn't as important. 
Anyway, enter your current sizes and then your proposed sizes and it gives you details of how far away it will be from suspension strut and how far it will come out and with a really nice diagram. 
FYI OEM sizes are below in case anyone needs them. 
Width 215
Profile 45
Diameter 17
Width 7"
Offset 48 (I believe). 

Thanks! First delivery was a set of Valenti V2 sequential taillights.. While I'm on the subject, I ordered a few bits from Fensport during that week and all arrived next day, great service..!
Then shortly after, a Top Sage TRD style ducktail spoiler. Came unpainted black ABS plastic, no adhesive or fasteners. Fairly decent quality but needed abit of smoothing, so que the sandpaper/micromesh and spray filler, soon to be followed by 61K paint, or as Toyota imaginatively named it "Dark Grey".. Also took the liberty or removing all unnecessary badging off the back.
Finished product abit orange peely, but some micromesh and a good polish will sort that later. Used Halfords spongy double sided trim tape to secure/seal it, however discovered at the last minute the OEM spoiler screws are smaller than the fitting in the Top Sage spoiler, quick trip to B&Q and I managed to get some the right size, and got the spoiler on.
Broke out the tar remover and a clay bar to get the residue from the badges off, then time for a quick detail and some Dodo juice Purple Haze..
 

Thanks! First delivery was a set of Valenti V2 sequential taillights.. While I'm on the subject, I ordered a few bits from Fensport during that week and all arrived next day, great service..!
Then shortly after, a Top Sage TRD style ducktail spoiler. Came unpainted black ABS plastic, no adhesive or fasteners. Fairly decent quality but needed abit of smoothing, so que the sandpaper/micromesh and spray filler, soon to be followed by 61K paint, or as Toyota imaginatively named it "Dark Grey".. Also took the liberty or removing all unnecessary badging off the back.
Finished product abit orange peely, but some micromesh and a good polish will sort that later. Used Halfords spongy double sided trim tape to secure/seal it, however discovered at the last minute the OEM spoiler screws are smaller than the fitting in the Top Sage spoiler, quick trip to B&Q and I managed to get some the right size, and got the spoiler on.
Broke out the tar remover and a clay bar to get the residue from the badges off, then time for a quick detail and some Dodo juice Purple Haze..
 

Left the car sitting for 3 months while I was away working, came back reconnected the battery, and she ran perfectly then proceeded to jump start all the other dead cars in the car park..
Had a couple weeks off at home up north so decided to get a few projects on the go to occupy myself..
First was to sort the brakes, discs were abit pitted, and the calipers looked abit sorry for themselves. So got hold of some Hycote caliper paint, EBC discs and EBC yellowstuff pads. And since I'd be taking the whole system apart anyway, figured now would be a good time to swap in some EBC braided lines too.


Two days and one twitchy bum moment when I nearly rounded the last line fitting, all done, bled and topped up with Castrol React performance fluid. While I was waiting for the calipers to dry I also had a exciting delivery from Fensport...
 
 

I have been known to kick about up there on weekends, I'll keep an eye out, thanks..!

Then it was time to disappear off again with work for a few months, so decided to treat the car to a few bits before I abandoned it..
Firstly some Japan Racing JR3s, and Avon ZZ5s to go on them, I've always put Michelin PS3s on the Fabia but figured I'd give the Avons a go..


And some Tein lowering springs.. I had coilovers in my last car and plan on getting them again for the 86 at a later date, but for now these will do..


Since I'd put 5k miles on it by this point, thought id give it an oil change too so splashed out on some Millers Nanodrive NT+ and a shiny red TRD oil filter..

Then it was time to disappear off again with work for a few months, so decided to treat the car to a few bits before I abandoned it..
Firstly some Japan Racing JR3s, and Avon ZZ5s to go on them, I've always put Michelin PS3s on the Fabia but figured I'd give the Avons a go..


And some Tein lowering springs.. I had coilovers in my last car and plan on getting them again for the 86 at a later date, but for now these will do..


Since I'd put 5k miles on it by this point, thought id give it an oil change too so splashed out on some Millers Nanodrive NT+ and a shiny red TRD oil filter..

Then it was time to disappear off again with work for a few months, so decided to treat the car to a few bits before I abandoned it..
Firstly some Japan Racing JR3s, and Avon ZZ5s to go on them, I've always put Michelin PS3s on the Fabia but figured I'd give the Avons a go..


And some Tein lowering springs.. I had coilovers in my last car and plan on getting them again for the 86 at a later date, but for now these will do..


Since I'd put 5k miles on it by this point, thought id give it an oil change too so splashed out on some Millers Nanodrive NT+ and a shiny red TRD oil filter..

Can't believe I missed this, I'm just down the road from it..!

They're all good. I bought loads for round the house (tablets, phones, monitors, TVs).
Why not go mad and put the RainX down, if you're after a quality hydrophobic glass sealant, try http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-exterior/glass-cleaners-sealants/gtechniq-glass-sealant-kit/prod_911.html you'll maybe apply it twice a year and it shifts water so well you'll never need your wipers again

Oooh, I didn't know that was even a thing.. Need to try some of them..