Beautiful wheels! Where to find them???
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Beautiful wheels! Where to find them???
Yeah well I should have said they need to be driven/worked on rather than polished (Especially red ones, too much polishing leaves them pink)
From a guy in Holland...I've been searching for years!Quote:
Originally Posted by David ARTC-215
wrinx
wrinx
do you know weight of the wheels
or can you measure it
The guy I bought them from weighed them at 12kg each for the post, without tyres.
wrinx
Impressive results!
If you get tired of those wheels... remember me, jejejejejeje
Congratulations on your purchase
Bit of an update....Brembos have gone, replaced by Wilwoods; and the bumper is undergoing a redesign:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ds/Compare.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...per/Primer.jpg
wrinx
That looks similar to what I've done with my front bumper, but neater.
Piccies...?
wrinx
What Wilwood model is? With these calipers you can install the Speedline original wheels?
They are Dynalites...they will fit under Speedlines with 300mm discs, that's how this set was being used by "Speedy". The only problem is the discs have to be bells and rotors and some grinding to the lower balljoint!
But, they should fit the standard 284mm discs easily...I'm having to use them because the Zagato wheels are so shallow (40mm clearance).
wrinx
Ok. Thanks for the info. I'll be watching this project. Please follow informing us.
Update time...
Bumper is a bit bright!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...Bumper/red.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...umper/Grey.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...er/painted.jpg
Wilwoods...
Test fit with both original spacers (the black bit in the middle):
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...woods/01-1.jpg
Quick bit of measuring confirmed the spacer size required:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...woods/02-1.jpg
Marking out:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...woods/03-1.jpg
Drilling the clamping bolt holes:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...woods/04-1.jpg
Drilling the brake fluid hole:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...woods/05-1.jpg
Comparison of the two:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...woods/06-1.jpg
Drilling the rubber seal's shoulder:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...woods/07-1.jpg
Cutting into four:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...woods/08-1.jpg
Hand finishing; initial grinding with a 40 grit flap wheel after bolting the four pieces together:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...woods/09-1.jpg
Finishing with emery cloth:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ilwoods/10.jpg
Completed:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ilwoods/11.jpg
Test fit number two, the caliper is about 1mm offset so I'll make a spacer to centre it properly:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ilwoods/12.jpg
Wheel fitted, just catches the caliper body...
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ilwoods/13.jpg
1.2mm spacer, I ended up remaking these in stainless but they look the same!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...heetspacer.jpg
Painting the spacers:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...tedspacers.jpg
Now with a 1mm gap:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...lwoods/gap.jpg
Assembly:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...orassembly.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../Assembled.jpg
Next job is to fit the braided rear flexis (fronts already done), bleed the system and then remove the inlet cam prior to MOT test!
Might also need a wheel spacer a millimetre or two wider :lol:
wrinx
Great job!!!
Fairly impressed with the machine-ing and engineering skills.!
Old lines in the bin:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...elines/bin.jpg
Old brackets were in a bad way, time to fabricate some replacements as they're NLA from Alfa:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../bracket01.jpg
Blanks from 16g Galvo:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../bracket02.jpg
Finished:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../bracket03.jpg
Now for the brakelines:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...nes/line01.jpg
Fitted to the new bracket:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1..._bracket01.jpg
Inside view:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1..._bracket02.jpg
Compensator and joint removed, lines joined in a more accessible place than above the rear diff!:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...nes/line02.jpg
wrinx
Very nice work there, but why not powder coat these items as they are a common fault for rot?, I take it, they are on as a mock up.
Been trying to bleed the brake system but the pedal is still spongy, replacement master cylinder is on the cards now :roll:
But, the wheels now clear the Wilwoods properly after making some DIY wheel spacers :lol:
A pair of used 284mm 4-hole Alfa pattern discs.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...spacers/01.jpg
Centre is just under 7mm.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...spacers/02.jpg
Mark a line around 10mm down from the top and commence grinding with a steel cutting wheel.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...spacers/03.jpg
Nearly there...
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...acers/04-1.jpg
Separated!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...spacers/05.jpg
Flip 'er over and commence cleaning.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...spacers/06.jpg
Nice 'n' smooth.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...acers/07-1.jpg
Edges sprayed to prevent rust and finished!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...spacers/08.jpg
Fitted, with a bit more clearance:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...oods/7mm_r.jpg
wrinx
Good job!!
nice idea with the spacers!! :clap:
Decided to rip out the inlet and replace the rear hose...properly!
The parts required:
1x Venair rear hose
2x 90° 16mm bends
1x 135° 25mm bend
1x 25>16mm reducer
1x 25mm connector
2x 16mm connectors
1x 1m of straight hose shown is not required!
Supply of stainless hose clips...
Ready to start.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...earHose/01.jpg
Cutting to size...I used a chop saw!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...earHose/02.jpg
Pipes and connector.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...earHose/03.jpg
Assembly of 16mm pipes.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...6e148f0b9b.jpg
Cutting down the 25mm bend and slotting it to go over the expansion tank.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...earHose/05.jpg
The finished product.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...earHose/06.jpg
Fitting, starting with the rear hose.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...earHose/07.jpg
Perfect fit, no kinks!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...earHose/08.jpg
Top hose fitted.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...earHose/09.jpg
Remainder of the pipe, to the expansion tank.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...earHose/10.jpg
Right arm is now bruised all over again :roll:
wrinx
nice work!!!!
Hi man,
First must say that its great work!
But have one question.
Can you say what have you done with adapters for brembos of ar166?
Welcome to the forum :)
I still have them, not for sale though if that's why you were asking..sorry.
wrinx
I like your idea of making spacers from the old discs.
I can see one possible problem though, haven't you lost the centre location (spigot) for the wheel?
It's close! There's about half the spigot left but with the chamfers it's damned tight...if all else fails I'll revert back to the standard calipers after thoroughly servicing them!
Although I do have another plan for the spigots...
Really ought to update this thread, I'm onto the bodywork now!
wrinx
Bleeding the brakes turned into a real nightmare, ended up replacing the master cylinder as a precaution and bodging up a pipe to connect the Easibleed to my compressor...two big air bubbles popped out straight away and the pedal is now rock solid :cool:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...radaptor_r.jpg
Also replaced the clutch slave whilst I was in the area, the circlip broke when I removed it :blush:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ld/circlip.jpg
Replaced coil packs and earthing straps too...
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ld/strips2.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../manifold2.jpg
New leads...
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../manifold3.jpg
Decided to put the front end back together, new bumper mounts because the old ones had seized and needed cutting off!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...er/Rebuilt.jpg
Then I re-manufactured the tank straps form 2mm stainless steel...those suckers won't rust again!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ank/tank01.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ank/tank06.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...Tankstraps.jpg
Found the vapour recovery thingy had fallen apart and was rolling around the fuel tank...
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ank/tank08.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ctionValve.jpg
Whilst messing about removing the fuel tank I found the filler neck support bracket was totally corroded, had to snap it off so it needed remaking...
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ank/tank03.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...230_134545.jpg
But it got worse, turns out the whole area was badly corroded....
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...230_134937.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...230_142143.jpg
So, my first efforts at car bodywork commenced...
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...0Arches/02.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...0Arches/03.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rches/Roll.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rches/Edge.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...Arches/Gun.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...es/Reverse.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rches/Done.jpg
Fitting...
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...306_105856.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...306_115636.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...307_145455.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...307_150445.jpg
wrinx
Now for the bottom bit of the inner arch...
Fabricated another repair piece today, for the bottom of the inner arch.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...309_144817.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...309_145238.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...309_152716.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...309_152724.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...309_164802.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...309_164820.jpg
This is sat waiting to be welded in now!
wrinx
Some lovely work there, I've got a Delta here that needs some work doing if you need a job :tongue:
You should take some pics and show the guys how you form the panels.
Ok, will do a bit more detail in future...the former I used can be seen in the last couple of pictures (lump of wood), but I've also got a few tools which help :)
wrinx
Hi Wrinx!
Just creat job you did on your Q4.
The rust is a real problem with all 155er, mine has the similar points, but as i can see one the photos even worser.
Yours Chris!
Well...the piece pictured above it still sat on my ramp, waiting to be welded in :oops:
Hoping to get around to it in the next week or so...
wrinx
Over a month since the last work update :?
The problem:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ches/low01.jpg
The cut:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ches/low02.jpg
Peeling away:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ches/low03.jpg
The hole:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ches/low04.jpg
The mess:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ches/low05.jpg
This has now been welded in:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...309_164802.jpg
Finished pictures tomorrow, hopefully...
wrinx
Oh dear :?
Finished the repair panel today and tackled a few more rusty areas under the rear of the car, usually covered by the fuel tank...the twisted wire wheels for grinders are excellent!
Started on the inner chassis rail, added a bit of rust converter:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...nx/floor03.jpg
Then the fuel tank mounts, plastic grommets were removed by screwing in a 10mm bolt and pulling them out.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...nx/floor01.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...nx/floor02.jpg
Then the drain holes which are a usual point for corrosion:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...nx/floor04.jpg
Cleaned up a couple more areas and slapped more "Bondo" on!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...nx/floor05.jpg
The finished job...final paint and stone guard to be done after I've completed the boot floor repair by the wheelarch.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g118/wrinx/low06.jpg
wrinx
Managed to squeeze a bit more metalwork in today (last productive day of two weeks holiday!)...
Template from the ubiquitous Cornflake packet:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot01.jpg
Chopping out a strip of metal.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot02.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot03.jpg
Folding the edge.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot05.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot06.jpg
One of my favourite tools...a Shrinker/Stretcher
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot07.jpg
First stage, Stretching.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot08.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot09.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot10.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot11.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot12.jpg
Next stage, Shrinking.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot13.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot14.jpg
Managed to break the top anvil, just as the last tweaks were being made! :( I'll try a weld repair...
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot15.jpg
Finished article.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot16.jpg
First trial fit.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot17.jpg
Cutting out the rot.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot18.jpg
Final trimming...boredom stopped play as the pub called!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...hes/boot19.jpg
It occurred to me, whilst trimming the repair piece, that I've done this job the wrong way around, I should have fitted the boot floor piece first, then the lower arch...never mind, it's all a learning experience! :lol:
wrinx
Decided to get serious with it now!
Everything removed ready for dropping the rear diff and subframe tomorrow.
Crusty!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/Sub01.jpg
Trailing arm at full drop!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/Sub02.jpg
Spring removed and in the bath.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/sub03.jpg
Halfway there, dramatic difference.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/sub04.jpg
Anti-roll bar bolts; always a bit tricky but these came of with a bit of care...and an Irwin on one! :lol:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/sub05.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/sub07.jpg
Onto the big bolts.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/sub06.jpg
Compared with one from my old non-Q4 155.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/sub08.jpg
Arms out.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/sub09.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/sub10.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/sub11.jpg
Exhaust removed.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/sub12.jpg
Anti-rollbar off...how thick should they be, I reckon I've lost 2mm in rust! :lol:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/sub13.jpg
Had a quick five minutes play with the grinder and wire wheel, it should clean up ok.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/sub14.jpg
The only question remains...wire wheel and several coats of enamel paint or sandblast and powder coating. Ignoring the effort and time involved in the former is the latter really worth the difference? I've read of it chipping easily and not lasting very long :?
wrinx
Did a bit more today...removed rear diff and rear subframe, stripped the rear arms and removed the bearings.
But first, couldn't resist another picture of the Oz Zagatos...damn they look good!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/car01.jpg
Today's job, remove the diff and subframe.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ame/diff01.jpg
Diff removed.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ame/diff02.jpg
Subframe removed.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/sub15.jpg
Big empty space!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/sub16.jpg
Decided to remove the rusty tube and clean it up, the wire wheel is great, but...
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ame/tube01.jpg
...when the wires fly off, they draw blood! Eye protection is essential.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ame/tube02.jpg
Cleaner.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ame/tube03.jpg
Finished and being treated with Deox Gel, the black areas are the small areas of rust left despite all the wire grinding.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ame/tube04.jpg
Primed with Bonda.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ame/tube05.jpg
While I was waiting for the Deox Gel to work I replaced the bottom spring pan bolts which were more than a little worse for wear and usually shear off, they simply knock out.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ame/bolt01.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ame/bolt02.jpg
That only took a minute, so turned my attention to the spring that had been in the tank for a few hours; ready for spraying.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...e/spring01.jpg
Onto the rear trailing arms, stripped all the bits off.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/arm01.jpg
This is the bearing that needs to be removed, mine had a fair amount of play in them, the top of the wheels were leaning in!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/arm02.jpg
First one removed, what a mess; the grease had solidified!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/arm03.jpg
Second one looked better, side by side.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/arm04.jpg
This is the race, still in the arm, form the bad one shown above...another mess!
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/arm05.jpg
A second rough bearing.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/arm06.jpg
Next, the races were removed from the arms, this one had indentation marks from the roller bearings...perhaps made on fitting??? Very odd.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/arm07.jpg
Confirming the bearing code...same as other 155s.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/arm08.jpg
Off to the pub tomorrow!
wrinx
Nice! I want one to! Have ju just cut away plastic ore have you "weld" some in?Quote:
Originally Posted by wrinx
I cut out the holes and bits inside the bumper, then filled the gap with expanding foam and bodyfiller on top.
If I was doing it again (might do in future!) I would look at plastic welding some pieces in.
wrinx
Didn't get to the pub, so another day in the garage...
Wire wheeled one of the trailing arms, grinder seemed much smoother today :hs:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/arm09.jpg
Primed it.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/arm10.jpg
Etch primed the rear springs.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...e/spring02.jpg
Popped the ARB into the de-rusting tub.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g1...rame/arb01.jpg
wrinx