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    Thread: 306 estate spoiler, built to fit
Post: RE: 306 estate spoiler, built to fit

Hi L16rye. Not enough ppl wanted one, so the moulds never got made. The one I have is the only one at the moment. It's not yet on the car (needs final prep) so I could get it done if 5 or 6 ppl said t...
mechsman Interior, Exterior, ICE 4 1,607 06-11-2016, 03:55 PM
    Thread: 306 estate spoiler, built to fit
Post: RE: 306 estate spoiler, built to fit

More pics
mechsman Interior, Exterior, ICE 4 1,607 31-07-2016, 07:00 AM
    Thread: Design & Chop (forthcoming project)
Post: RE: Design & Chop (forthcoming project)

Yeah, caravan shells really aren't strong. Had a bloke pull over onto the road leading onto our estate with one. He'd lost a wheel off the (single axle) van and it had totally demolished the rear corn...
mechsman The Couch 5 1,644 25-07-2016, 07:28 AM
    Thread: Cummins Drift Truck a la Dum-Dum
Post: RE: Cummins Drift Truck a la Dum-Dum

So much win!
mechsman Projects 274 109,104 23-07-2016, 08:52 AM
    Thread: Ph1 Morrette headlights
Post: RE: Ph1 Morrette headlights

Would these fit a phase 3 if I used separate indicators?
mechsman Parts 5 2,392 22-07-2016, 04:06 PM
    Thread: 306 estate spoiler, built to fit
Post: RE: 306 estate spoiler, built to fit

Got 1 person signed up for definite already.
mechsman Interior, Exterior, ICE 4 1,607 13-07-2016, 05:56 PM
    Thread: 306 estate spoiler, built to fit
Post: 306 estate spoiler, built to fit

Right, I've been and spoken to a proper pro fibreglassing company about making copies of the spoiler I've built for my 306 estate. Pics above. To final prep the buck, build the moulds and push out th...
mechsman Interior, Exterior, ICE 4 1,607 12-07-2016, 06:09 PM
    Thread: Upgraded hdi nozzles with correct firing angle.
Post: RE: Upgraded hdi nozzles with correct firing angle...

bashbarnard Wrote: (20-09-2015, 08:33 PM) -- What is the standard nozzle angle out of interest? -- Standard is 143 degrees. These nozzles are 142 so pretty close. Much better than the amg ones peop...
mechsman DW10 HDi section 25 6,846 20-09-2015, 09:56 PM
    Thread: Upgraded hdi nozzles with correct firing angle.
Post: Upgraded hdi nozzles with correct firing angle.

So, I recently bought a second set of hdi injectors and sent them to United Diesel with a request to find higher flowing nozzles. They got back to me the other day with the news that they have foun...
mechsman DW10 HDi section 25 6,846 20-09-2015, 08:13 PM
    Thread: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo
Post: RE: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo

bumpity. Front struts and shafts are now sold. Power steering pump has also gone.
mechsman Parts 37 7,493 17-10-2012, 08:19 PM
    Thread: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo
Post: RE: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo

Bump back to the top!
mechsman Parts 37 7,493 24-09-2012, 10:16 PM
    Thread: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo
Post: RE: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo

Bumpity. For info, the turbo is a T2 with zero in/out play and about 1/2mm side to side where the oil has drained out due to the lump being stood.
mechsman Parts 37 7,493 15-09-2012, 05:13 PM
    Thread: Rear Beam
Post: RE: Rear Beam

I have a phase 1 Dturbo beam for sale. It's a drum beam though.
mechsman Misc & Wanted 9 1,623 03-09-2012, 10:33 AM
    Thread: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo
Post: RE: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo

bumpity bump bump! i'm fed up of looking at this stuff now guys, it will all be going on ebay soon so offers welcomed.
mechsman Parts 37 7,493 31-08-2012, 12:43 PM
    Thread: Local Garages/Mechanics
Post: RE: Local Garages/Mechanics

For Bristol I'd recommend the Formula 1 Autocentre on Days road in St Phillips. Speak to Marek or Craig. Any work I can't/don't want to do on my cars gets given to them and they've always been great w...
mechsman The Couch 77 52,999 23-08-2012, 01:18 PM
    Thread: Sister's first car.
Post: RE: Sister's first car.

Dare I suggest a renault 5. I had a 1.1 campus as my first car. It made all of 45bhp when it was new! Yes they're pretty bad in a crash and pretty basic kit wise. Cheap to run and fix though. Having s...
mechsman The Couch 59 16,776 23-08-2012, 01:02 PM
    Thread: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo
Post: RE: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo

hey chap, mine didn't have air con unfortunately. I have the centre console but it's been colour coded to the car (silver) so don't know if it will be any good to you? Fan surround: do you mean the ra...
mechsman Parts 37 7,493 21-08-2012, 08:27 PM
    Thread: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo
Post: RE: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo

Erm not actually sure chap. Pretty sure it's a garrett but can't remember which one. I can find out if you like? What turbo where you after as I've got a few spare ones kicking around. Where are y...
mechsman Parts 37 7,493 08-08-2012, 05:08 PM
    Thread: turbo/supercharging
Post: RE: turbo/supercharging

^ yup, MA box on the 106's and saxos. Pretty sure it's the same on the 306 1.6 and below as well. The MA boxes will take a reasonable amount of punishment as long as they aren't subjected to wheelspin...
mechsman TU Petrol Engines 34 13,709 07-08-2012, 01:54 PM
    Thread: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo
Post: RE: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo

No worries bud. That's rubbish :-(. It was defo the drivers side one out of the drivers door. Shame it didn't fit.
mechsman Parts 37 7,493 06-08-2012, 05:45 PM
    Thread: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo
Post: RE: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo

Bump, c'mon people I need this lot gone to make space. Offers? i can only say no. I also have a set of cherry red doors and bonnet if they are any use to anyone. not sure what sort of shape they're...
mechsman Parts 37 7,493 06-08-2012, 03:29 PM
    Thread: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo
Post: RE: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo

rear seat base: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v426/goldtj/?action=view¤t=DSC_0285.jpg and this is the damage to the drivers side seat base: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v426/goldt...
mechsman Parts 37 7,493 03-08-2012, 04:14 PM
    Thread: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo
Post: RE: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo

I'll get em today chap, didn't hav a chance to get over to the garage yesterday.
mechsman Parts 37 7,493 03-08-2012, 05:34 AM
    Thread: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo
Post: RE: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo

spillage Wrote: (02-08-2012, 08:07 PM) -- wow you really are strippin her out ahah how much do u want for the drivers side door bang strip ? where you from can u post to nottingham -- Yup, wh...
mechsman Parts 37 7,493 02-08-2012, 09:55 PM
    Thread: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo
Post: RE: Breaking: complete phase 1 dturbo

Call it £10 chap. But that will be plus postage which I imagine will be quite high for it to go to portugal.
mechsman Parts 37 7,493 02-08-2012, 07:32 PM