Dave's 16V

[Stiggy_21]

ATM I'm running 15x6" et38
Tyres are 195/55.
I've still got the wheel arch linings in. I can just get my fingers inbetween the tyres and arch.
there is prob only about 5-10mm from the inside if the tyre to the coilovers. with Mk2's, you generally can't go inwards much.

I will be running some 15x7" et25 RS' soon, I may need to raise the car about 10mm.

Hope that helps

[Bamish1000]

Cheers for the info! I'm running 15 by 7's with et28. According to a wheel calculator i would have 6mm less inside clearance running 195's. Geez looks like it would be pretty tight! Are both front and rear on yours with the 5-10 mm gap or one more so?

[Water Boy]

Cheers for the info! I'm running 15 by 7's with et28. According to a wheel calculator i would have 6mm less inside clearance running 195's. Geez looks like it would be pretty tight! Are both front and rear on yours with the 5-10 mm gap or one more so?

With coilovers and 15x7 et28 wrapped in a 195/50/15 that will be perfect.

[Water Boy]

And Dave get the MIM's back on asap:

[Stiggy_21]

Hahahahaha soon
Was goin to roll the inside lip on the arches a tad more and see how low I can go with them.

I may have to sell one set of wheels.. Got 5 sets for this and the mk1.

Et28 shouldn't interfere if you get coilovers slapped on

[Preen59]

With coilovers and 15x7 et28 wrapped in a 195/50/15 that will be perfect.

Agreed. Should be sweet.

[Stiggy_21]

been a busy boy today
didn't have a proper camera with me to take before/after shots

[Domel]

I would strongly recommend NOT to use Forever Black - it's *****e in my opinion.

Wurth plastic dye is so much better: Catalogue Nov 2012

[ozgti]

Dave's 16V

If you are just trying to bring the black trims back to black, use a heat gun.

[Stiggy_21]

i've tried a few different types of bumper blackeners.. so this was just next on the list.

ill give the heat gun trick a go too

[ryana89]

I've had success with Forever Black, just have to apply it, wipe it aaaaaand repeat.

[Stiggy_21]

it seems like i have a loose bearing in my alternator.
i still have to check it out thoroughly, but if i have to get another one.. whats the best to go for?
currently its 65 amp, but i spose a 90 amp wont hurt

[ryana89]

it seems like i have a loose bearing in my alternator.
i still have to check it out thoroughly, but if i have to get another one.. whats the best to go for?
currently its 65 amp, but i spose a 90 amp wont hurt

Wouldn't be that hard to rebuild your current one.
But a 90A would be a nice upgrade, if you can find one.

[Stiggy_21]

atm i dont have another car to drive, so a direct swap would be ideal if something does go wrong.
i would rebuild it if i had more time to play with.

what are the 90A off?? one that would be a direct swap.

found this site. if i can find out what size and type the bearings are prior to taking it apart, then i can just rebuild it.
http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdet...haltrepair.htm

[ryana89]

Any MK2 fitted with (factory) AC will have the 90A alternator.
As long as its the V belt style alternator, it'll fit fine.

How many amp is the alternator in the MK1?