Proffitt Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm speaking from experience with the e46 if you want to ruin the car you have buy the cheap ones, if you want enjoy your car and love it everytime you drive it.... Go decent. Soon as I finish maintenance work and a few cosmetics I will be buying quality for it next even though she is a slow derv. Suspension, tyres, brakes most important part of a car. On my previous e46 325 I bought a second hand set of JOM coilovers and had them set really low. Apart from speed bumps I did not notice a massive difference to the ride quality. Okay, they were not as comfy as the bmw sport suspension but they weren't horrible! Like Jay, i don't take my car to the limits or do track days so for the price of the JOM's they were great and well worth the money. If I was into modifing at the moment I would be purchasing another set for my 320cd Jay. and Blair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 On a related note, I've just ordered a set of FK ak street coils Rob_SRi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proffitt Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 On a related note, I've just ordered a set of FK ak street coils How much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) A bit different to 200-250 quid coilovers.... Plus with the modifications the the roll bars and the extra stiffness supplied by your cage on a mid range set of coilovers that you bought for the Clio, it should handle pretty well..... I had Gaz which although not the gold class were very good. In comparison to a Clio running raceland go faster cheap ass coilovers I can say the difference was substantial and I felt fearful of my life at higher speeds.... I'm speaking from experience with the e46 if you want to ruin the car you have buy the cheap ones, if you want enjoy your car and love it everytime you drive it.... Go decent. Soon as I finish maintenance work and a few cosmetics I will be buying quality for it next even though she is a slow derv. Suspension, tyres, brakes most important part of a car. sorry should of explained.. what i mean by that is my FK silverlines that i bought and was impressed with so I cant see why the FK Streets would be too bad but i'm looking at all options here just getting advice because I dont like skimping on things! HSDs do look rather tasty! we shall see need to pick the car up first! although my mouse is currently poised over the buy it now button on some LED rear lights... ...its began I should just admit I have a problem with messing with cars! Edited February 22, 2013 by Rob_SRi Blair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 On a related note, I've just ordered a set of FK ak street coils aha awesome could you let me know what you think Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 How much? £173 from venom Motorsport Will do rob ! Rob_SRi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) £173 from venom Motorsport Will do rob ! aha cheers jay another item to the fleabay watch list... the list that LED rears are no longer a part of.. Edited February 22, 2013 by Rob_SRi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 It's home...!! Excuse the iPhone pics I'm going to get the DSLR out tomorrow and get some proper photos for here really pleased with it.. Spent today doing the following; iPod lead front silvervisons (no point in rear as my led lights should be on their way to me at the moment) Golf tea mod - sounds better but still want to get that mid box out when I can actually drive it n get it to John Ashley Exhausts in Walsall Good clean inside and out.. Not paint correction yet too cold and will spend a day down at my mates company 'Detail UK' for some treatment and a whole host of different products to get it mirror finish can't wait cause the paint is pretty damn good at the moment but will come up brilliantly with some love..! Used some gliptone liquid leather kit on the seats.. And wow.. Go out and buy this stuff immediately it's bloody fantastic..! Wish I had took some before images but il snap some pics tomorrow of the end result. The bolsters which were starting to look a little tired now look black and fresh again Oh and I cleaned the key.. Yes I'm sad... Car is starting to look much better already.. Next is: Wheel refurb (another trip to detail uk) for some minor scuffs and a new gear knob and it will be damn near mint condition! Then it's time for lows black grills and xenon retrofit.. With or without angel eyes I'm still undecided.. ! Started pondering over making an induction kit up today too.. We'll see..! MRyan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Very nice At least you can fiddle with it until your able to drive again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Yeah! It's given me something to do other than play Xbox and mope about the house.. Hate being useless lol! Completed Hitman absolution, far cry 3 and black ops 2.. Was actually starting getting okay at call of duty online..! My bro has a lancia beta Monte Carlo as a restore project which I've helped rebuild the carb on too whilst I've been off The green machine..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Looking forward to seeing more Pics Rob Maybe one day our cars can meet for a twin photo shoot as you seem to be going down the same modding path as me - albeit yours is a lot cleaner from the sounds of things!!! Rob_SRi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) went to town today spent almost £100 in halfords.. now Id never usually do this it made me cringe seeing that on the till but I had some christmas/birthday vouchers to spend.. alot of them!!! I think when people know you like cars it seems to be the automatic gift of choice!!.. im sure people can relate to that!! also.. buckets + sponges.. I seem to be mounting up a bucket collection as people know I like to have a clean car lol! it was all on stupid stuff like tyre foam, tax disc holder, spray paint (sand paper primer laquer etc), air freshners, numberplate fixers, some cleaning stuff and some rubber grommets to tidy up my Ipod install.. but all bits that will come in handy over the next few days when I get bored and decide to take something apart on the car! when I got back I gave the car a quick wipe down again.. as it had been raining since my little cleaning session yesterday.. and took some snaps.. my LED rear lights should be arriving tomorrow according to the web tracking and I have some metal pressed numberplates on the way too (hence the need for new fixings!!) so there will be a few more shots in the next few days also silver vision bulbs in say goodbye to the old lights! as you can see on this pic the rear boot lights are starting to let a little bit of water in and looking a bit tired so definitely time for a refresh badge clean Gliptone goodness..! I really wish I had a before shot cause the difference is incredible this is the only other thing I really want to change quite quickly.. the only bit of obvious wear on the car.. probably go for the clubsport knob when I have a spare £60 or whatever they are floating about !! :// Edited February 27, 2013 by Rob_SRi Rob_ and Aaron_d95 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Looking forward to seeing more Pics Rob Maybe one day our cars can meet for a twin photo shoot as you seem to be going down the same modding path as me - albeit yours is a lot cleaner from the sounds of things!!! Haha sounds good.. any excuse to get the camera out any review on the FKs yet or too early to tell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 That's clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keano Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Looks really tidy mate - nice work. Got a link to the bulbs you got? Got to sort those on mine - assume facelift use the same ones? I've just got some gilptone stuff too but haven't been out to use it yet heard a lot if good things about it though... Engine bay looks tidy too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneth1986 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 very nice, great pictures! where are you getting your plates from if you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 FK's are mint mate, couldn't be happier Took the rear adjuster's out now though for propper lows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl320cd Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombo Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Wish mine was this mint.....y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Wish mine was this mint.....y +1. mines a rusty bin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Looks really tidy mate - nice work. Got a link to the bulbs you got? Got to sort those on mine - assume facelift use the same ones? I've just got some gilptone stuff too but haven't been out to use it yet heard a lot if good things about it though... Engine bay looks tidy too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks man They should be the same in facelift too these are the ones : PY21W / 581 Philips SilverVision / Silver Vision Silver Indicator Bulbs http://bit.ly/15iuC1i keano 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 very nice, great pictures! where are you getting your plates from if you don't mind me asking? Craigplates.com they're really good tbf I've had them on all of my cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 FK's are mint mate, couldn't be happier Took the rear adjuster's out now though for propper lows Haha awesome looks like a set of these are on the cars with some spacers of some description not really too sure on what size though! Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Go for 15mm all round mate. I had 20mm all round on my last e46 and it rubbed at the rear with standard 255 tyres so i had to get 225/40's like the front now i get no rubbing even with quite silly lows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Go for 15mm all round mate. I had 20mm all round on my last e46 and it rubbed at the rear with standard 255 tyres so i had to get 225/40's like the front now i get no rubbing even with quite silly lows Awesome! Sounds good mate thanks! Quick instafail of the new lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
