ANDY S 250SWB build thread - Page 2

Lucky@LeMans · #21 14th June 2015, 21:38

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Originally Posted by Tribute Automotive

Great progress Andy. Public apologies on behalf of the couriers who caused some damage to the kit when delivering, we had been very lucky in the past, it's a shame the luck ran out with your kit. Your missing sills should have been collected on Friday by a different courier but Sod's law meant I took them to the post office on Saturday lunchtime instead, they will be with you on Tuesday.

Sorry to Ericholm for not replying to email yet, ringing is a better bet at present due to workload etc.

Is delivery included in the price of the Kit ?

andysharrock · #22 17th June 2015, 21:14

god how many types of wheels are on the market, can not say I'm a lover of wire wheels but they do belong on this car so new purchases 7.5j x 15 jag wheels fully reconditioned and powder coated £130 quid just need the hub adapters info anyone WCA one for you
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andysharrock · #23 17th June 2015, 21:19

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Originally Posted by Lucky@LeMans

Is delivery included in the price of the Kit ?

nope think it was around 150. mine had a lot of damage from the delivery if you are not a million miles away have a trip to see the merry duo sure the will put the kettle on if you ask nice

Tribute Automotive · #24 17th June 2015, 21:31

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Originally Posted by andysharrock

nope think it was around 150. mine had a lot of damage from the delivery if you are not a million miles away have a trip to see the merry duo sure the will put the kettle on if you ask nice

Delivery to most of mainland UK is £190. Andy was unlucky with his damage (investigation ongoing) as we have not had any delivery problems like this (misplaced or late but not damaged) before. Kettle is not a problem, clean cups are another matter!!

Nice wheels Andy. Did you get your sills ok?

WorldClassAccident · #25 18th June 2015, 08:44

Hub adaptors on this thread : http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=4940

andysharrock · #26 19th June 2015, 11:14

thanks Chris sills did arrive and fitted sent you a follow up email.
WCA the link dose not work for the hubs, been shopping around looking about 150 per hub plus spinners 30ish each dose that seem about right

Mister Towed · #27 19th June 2015, 14:38

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Originally Posted by andysharrock

thanks Chris sills did arrive and fitted sent you a follow up email.
WCA the link dose not work for the hubs, been shopping around looking about 150 per hub plus spinners 30ish each dose that seem about right

Speak to MWS, they do custom drilled 52mm splined adaptors for £84 per corner, and they do a nice range of two and three eared spinners to suit -

http://shop.mwsint.com/product_details.asp?id=23

Do check with them that they'll fit your Jag wheels before ordering them though.

Very jealous of those wheels btw, bit of a bargain at that price.

IanA · #28 19th June 2015, 17:32

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Originally Posted by Mister Towed

Speak to MWS...Do check with them that they'll fit your Jag wheels before ordering them though.

Yes- note that the 52mm does NOT refer to anything you can measure on the wheel. It's to do with the bearing on the axle (MWS told me).

andysharrock · #29 21st June 2015, 11:58

just got back with the wheels turned out to be fatbloke off the forum selling them very small world. I will get onto MWS in the morning try to get the hubs on order. tar for the advice everyone

fatbloke · #30 22nd June 2015, 06:34

Nice to meet you Andy and I hope you sort the adapters. I planned to put Vredestein Classics on these as they seemed to be in keeping with the period but took a different route with the wheels on my MX.

andysharrock · #31 23rd June 2015, 20:15

turns out going off the code on the rims they are Aston martin not jag as we thought fitting wise its the same. hubs on order will be here Friday 87 quid each ouch. anyone bought some plane spinners as in not having jaguar carved into them 52mm 8TPI. jag spinners on a bmw that's trying to be a Ferrari that would cause a few tuts. lol

IanA · #32 23rd June 2015, 20:59

I bought my plain spinners from MWS at the same time as the adaptors. Could be had a bit cheaper elsewhere but MWS ones are guaranteed to fit.

WorldClassAccident · #33 23rd June 2015, 21:22

On the bright side, my Aston adapters were £120 a corner.

With luck though, someone else on here should take the,
M off you at cost. Jag wheels seem more prevalent and can cope with modern torque

andysharrock · #34 27th June 2015, 16:43

fitted the coil overs today I would have liked it a lot lower at the back but its set at the lowest. front is about spot on but until the wheels are changed and have driven it round the block to settle I not know the finished hight.
hubs and wire wheels are ready to go on but I am waiting on the spinners but I had to do a trial fit , well you would wouldn't you
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new toys
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after fitted
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trial fit new hubs
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andysharrock · #35 27th June 2015, 16:51

front wheels fit the arch for hight grate the back is sticking out a good 60mm plus so I need to get around the off set. I think the easiest way is just to flare the top of the arch.has anyone else come across this and dune anything different before I get the angle grinder out.

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still on the jack
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back on the floor after a bit of bouncing on the rear end
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look no spinners lol
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Tribute Automotive · #36 27th June 2015, 17:31

Bill Dutton ("Plastic Porsche" forum name) has come up with a way of narrowing the z3 rear axle 22mm per side using different hubs and discs. Have a look at the "250swb wheel information" tread. Or you could just split the arch all the way round with a grinder, leaving the bottom edge attached, and pull out at the top to cover them. Does Look great on those wheels btw.

You will find that the TA Technics rear springs will settle a little with use. You can remove the adjusters, as long as you fit a spacer inside the spring to centre it on the seat.

andysharrock · #37 27th June 2015, 17:52

thanks I have seen that on the forum some time ago about changing some of the rear end. I think the split arch is the way to go it will give it a more aggressive look and add a few more curves.

fatbloke · #38 28th June 2015, 09:12

Wow, if I had known those wheels would look that good I would never have sold them ;-) Car looks great.

andysharrock · #39 28th June 2015, 09:28

ha...as I said I dont like wires but they do fit the car style at round 900 a pop its not a cheap option but some things are worth going that little bit more. just don't tell the wife

andysharrock · #40 28th June 2015, 18:03

I have split the top of the arch and pulled them 50mm so the top of the wheel is just proud .

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I measured a block of wood and propped it open using the shocker as the support
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gaffer tape on the rear of the arch just to give the glass some support till it hardens
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3 lairs of 600 gram latter
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mans best friend a good bit of body filler to smooth over

still needs some work but its getting there, looking down the side front to back it reminds me of the old mk2 jag with the flair on the top of the arch