Arryjmc Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Didn't think I would start a build thread, just planned to enjoy the car as it was, but that didn't last long. BobbyT and Booth11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyT Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Looks nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arryjmc Posted September 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Thanks, I prefer more of a sleeper look when possible and an estate always reduces peoples expectations. And it really confuses them when they hear pops and crackles After a couple of months of ownership, an annoying knock on the NSF and a trip to my local independent, a saggy shock was found, whilst changing the top mounts. A pair of front genuine DCC shocks were expensive and Bilstein uprated weren't much more, if they were all replaced it was between £1000-£1400 for shocks, another couple of quid and a B16 Coil over kits is in sight. And what a difference it made, along with some other suspensions modifications as well, it's a different car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arryjmc Posted September 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 I need to find somewhere to take some nice pics and a good photographer! @Bowen are you busy lovely pics Bowen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v7fmp Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 Car is looking good, Would love to see a side on shot. Are you saying the B16's were a bit improvement over the stock DCC suspension? Are your B16's the DCC adjustable ones? Or did you delete it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arryjmc Posted September 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 Thanks @v7fmp I will find or take one and post it. I went to the Full B16 coil over kit, which is the DCC compatible one, the springs are still quite new, but should soften a little I believe, I haven't dropped to much. And yes, I would say that it is a big improvement overstock shocks, in sport, around town it can be harsh, but when up to speed, it seems to soak it up and float across it most of the time. With a couple of other little upgrades, it has become a different car to drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arryjmc Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Hi @v7fmp went for a pootle earlier and grabbed this. Not too bad. Thanks @marshy, brakes are very good. Bowen and marshy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Enjoy mate.They do lookSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arryjmc Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Thanks, much stronger than standard brakes, good way to check the ABS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camelsac2002 Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 Lovely looking wagon sir! I think white silver is a very subtle but stunning colour.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Arryjmc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 On 14/09/2021 at 23:38, Arryjmc said: I need to find somewhere to take some nice pics and a good photographer! @Bowen are you busy lovely pics Ha. Thanks mate. Appreciate the feedback. I actually do car photoshoots checkout @bowz_media on instagram and facebook. Love the look on B16's. My next upgrade will be coilovers for sure. Arryjmc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arryjmc Posted September 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 Modifications so far. OBDEleven Mods – Lots Heko Wind Deflectors Pikey R600 Front & Rear Mud flaps Front & Rear H&R Anti roll bar. MST induction pipe and hose Front subframe shimmed. Bilstein B16 Coil overs K&N Filter All road sump cover Super Pro Top Mount and lower arm bushes Rear Braided brake lines Racingline Stage 2 Brake Kit Upgrade 345mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcosseGolfR Posted September 24, 2021 Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Arryjmc said: Modifications so far. OBDEleven Mods – Lots Heko Wind Deflectors Pikey R600 Front & Rear Mud flaps Front & Rear H&R Anti roll bar. MST induction pipe and hose Front subframe shimmed. Bilstein B16 Coil overs K&N Filter All road sump cover Super Pro Top Mount and lower arm bushes Rear Braided brake lines Racingline Stage 2 Brake Kit Upgrade 345mm How are the Superpro top mounts and lower arm bushes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arryjmc Posted September 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 51 minutes ago, EcosseGolfR said: How are the Superpro top mounts and lower arm bushes? They're ace 😁, I had the subframe shimmed, the front anti-roll bar fitted and a 4 wheel track at the same time, and the change was night and day, the extra camber makes a big difference. My finger was hovering over the alloy arms instead of the bushes (ebay deal would have been £405 for the arms) but couldn't justify it at the time, I think I wish I had, apparently the extra caster is another step again. I almost fitted an A3 subframe as well, but didn't, still on ebay watch list . EcosseGolfR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcosseGolfR Posted September 24, 2021 Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 27 minutes ago, Arryjmc said: I had the subframe shimmed As in the front subframe dead set kit? Did you also do the rear subframe dead set kit as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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