unclefester

Nope but given the condition of other stuff and the amount of engine movement etc etc at 73k I reckon they could do with a refresh.

It irritates me that something isn't working as well as i know it should. If i can get them for half the price they are here, it's a job worth doing.

unclefester

Gearbox and clutch refitted. Starter motor cleaned and free. Clutch fork greased and silent. Gears all lovely and smooth. ALL the drive train buzz and rattle is gone.

22k mile 005 OEM shocks and springs fitted and according to my mechanic, it rides like a new car. No crashing or banging, no wallowing, just nice and sharp.

Can't wait to get it back :-)

lovegroova

Now, you just need to bring it to the airfield day on Sunday - spaces available!

unclefester

I'm at AMD lakeside on Sunday Simon - RR day with the 'Dub lot - will be the only Honda there again no doubt

lovegroova

It's no distance away, pop over in the afternoon for some real fun...

unclefester

Will see on the day - i've yet to see the invoice for the work

lovegroova

Well, it won't cost you anything to pop over and have some passenger rides/see what it's all about.

It is some distance away, but you'll be driving past on your way home in any case, just turn right up the M11.

unclefester

Car is back and two things come to mind.

1. how LIGHT is the clutch!!!
2. how quiet is the clutch!!!

Inspection of the old items reveals 4 snapped friction disc springs - i should post that back to ruddy Johnsons and label it 'characteristic'.

New suspension has stopped the wallowing and really tidied up the turn in too.

Very happy boy

lovegroova

I almost put my foot through the bulkhead when I got my new clutch!

unclefester

That's how this feels to me - feel like i have to learn to drive again. The biggest change is the handling, whether that's tired shocks and springs or worn top mounts i'm not sure but this feels tight, composed and far less sloppy. Also less tail happy too.