V50/SHARK/MILLTEK/POLYBUSH/REMAP = 279hp & 420trq - Page 6

avfcS40 · Sep 10th, 2012, 17:24

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Originally Posted by marct1980

almost forgot to show the whole thing!>.......
also big thanks to Davie for all the help fitting and cleaning!

DAMN!!

Thats a smoking hot V50

t5_monkey · Sep 10th, 2012, 22:07

Looking amazing!!

Did you notice much of a difference between the OZ and standard wheels dynamically when you drove it ?

marct1980 · Sep 11th, 2012, 09:35

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Originally Posted by t5_monkey

Looking amazing!!

Did you notice much of a difference between the OZ and standard wheels dynamically when you drove it ?

The ride is even better now the wider tyres 8'' instead of 7.5'' helps to get the power down and after aiming for some potholes the bumps seem better absorbed and less brutal.

not been very far in it as i want to get the camber arms etc on before i run the tyres too much, they are at a bit of an angle following the polybush work.

It def feels like its on its toes a bit more now at the front end and the bigger offset has left loads of room for a big brake kit.

only problem is i have to go and work for two weeks now and leave it behind!

when i get back the arms and sway bar will be fitted and then window tints done and hopefully i will be getting a bit of paint work done.

fill you all in when the work is done!!!!

marct1980 · Oct 6th, 2012, 18:08

Elevate adjustable rear camber arms and the elevate rear anti-sway bar now also fitted.
Only problem is that the two new poly bushes from the stock arms don't fit the adjustable arms, might have to get back onto the guys at shark and see if they can sort me out!!
The new bushes will be fine for a while i suppose anyway.
Not sure if I am just hoping for it or not but the anti sway bar really seemed to have an impact on the handling. Back end feels really squared away now and no bounce or swing at all.
get some pics up of it all in place when the rain stops and i can get it up on the ramps.
Tints next weekend!!

marct1980 · Oct 8th, 2012, 10:15

currently sitting in Laws Tyres @ Altens Aberdeen, popped in and the car was up on the ramp in 5 mins. Toe and camber is way off at the rear (not a surprise) and toe was way out on the front. They are using some kind of new fancy bluetooth system to take all the measurements and they are very good at explaining what is going on and what they will do etc. They even took me out the back and let me poke about underneath for a while, wish i had my phone on me to take some pics underneath, the exhaust is looking stunning!

now sitting watching the changes happen to the car via a live feed from the system while i drink coffee and watch sky news!!

Great place Laws Tyres and now comes highly reccommended by me!!

I will let you know if there is much of a change after my drive back down to Laurencekirk to pick up my dog following his operation.

marct1980 · Oct 8th, 2012, 20:47

Yep!

huge difference to the car! the drive was a good bit better.

the front right was out about 5 deg
left about 1.5 deg

rear left out 5.5 deg
rear right out 3.3 deg

they have set the fronts now too +0.90 deg
and rears at + 1.30 deg

i still have a negative camber issue on the back which is getting adjusted tomorrow, unfortunately it needs the wheel off etc to get at the screw / bolt, and laws were not able to take the wheels off etc while i was there. They have said that if i get it changed they will put it on the system again for free to check the changes as many times as i need!!

finish the DYNAOIL on the underside tomorrow too hopefully!!

marct1980 · Oct 9th, 2012, 10:21

some pics of the underside after some dynax S-50 (wax-oil),
also see the new anti roll bar ...

marct1980 · Oct 9th, 2012, 12:12

Bit of dressing done to the wheel arches too. Also a new addition in the form of some mud flaps they are more needed for the front than the rear but thought they would be a good idea for the winter.

850Chris · Oct 9th, 2012, 18:59

Right, enough is enough! This has to stop now as you're putting us all to shame

Loving this thread but giving me very dangerous ideas about spending some cash set aside for house improvements on 'tweaking' my T5. Keep up the good work!

JamesV70R · Oct 9th, 2012, 20:50

Damnit, what I'd give to be able to spend that sort of money on my R!

Lovely car, must handle amazingly now compared to the factory setup.

You need some bigger brakes now, they look lost under those alloys!

Sep 10th, 2012, 22:07	#52
t5_monkey Monkeying Around Last Online: Mar 13th, 2016 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York	Looking amazing!! Did you notice much of a difference between the OZ and standard wheels dynamically when you drove it ? __________________ Release the Monkey inside of you >>> Trunk Monkey

Oct 9th, 2012, 18:59	#59
850Chris Premier Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2017 20:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fife (Scotland)	Right, enough is enough! This has to stop now as you're putting us all to shame Loving this thread but giving me very dangerous ideas about spending some cash set aside for house improvements on 'tweaking' my T5. Keep up the good work! __________________ 2004 V50 T5 SE Manual Now sold, off to BMW land for a while.

Oct 6th, 2012, 18:08	#54
marct1980 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 17:45 Join Date: May 2011 Location: portlethen	Elevate adjustable rear camber arms and the elevate rear anti-sway bar now also fitted. Only problem is that the two new poly bushes from the stock arms don't fit the adjustable arms, might have to get back onto the guys at shark and see if they can sort me out!! The new bushes will be fine for a while i suppose anyway. Not sure if I am just hoping for it or not but the anti sway bar really seemed to have an impact on the handling. Back end feels really squared away now and no bounce or swing at all. get some pics up of it all in place when the rain stops and i can get it up on the ramps. Tints next weekend!!

Oct 8th, 2012, 10:15	#55
marct1980 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 17:45 Join Date: May 2011 Location: portlethen	currently sitting in Laws Tyres @ Altens Aberdeen, popped in and the car was up on the ramp in 5 mins. Toe and camber is way off at the rear (not a surprise) and toe was way out on the front. They are using some kind of new fancy bluetooth system to take all the measurements and they are very good at explaining what is going on and what they will do etc. They even took me out the back and let me poke about underneath for a while, wish i had my phone on me to take some pics underneath, the exhaust is looking stunning! now sitting watching the changes happen to the car via a live feed from the system while i drink coffee and watch sky news!! Great place Laws Tyres and now comes highly reccommended by me!! I will let you know if there is much of a change after my drive back down to Laurencekirk to pick up my dog following his operation.

Oct 8th, 2012, 20:47	#56
marct1980 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 17:45 Join Date: May 2011 Location: portlethen	Yep! huge difference to the car! the drive was a good bit better. the front right was out about 5 deg left about 1.5 deg rear left out 5.5 deg rear right out 3.3 deg they have set the fronts now too +0.90 deg and rears at + 1.30 deg i still have a negative camber issue on the back which is getting adjusted tomorrow, unfortunately it needs the wheel off etc to get at the screw / bolt, and laws were not able to take the wheels off etc while i was there. They have said that if i get it changed they will put it on the system again for free to check the changes as many times as i need!! finish the DYNAOIL on the underside tomorrow too hopefully!!

Oct 9th, 2012, 20:50	#60
JamesV70R Forum Support Team Last Online: Yesterday 18:05 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Watford	Damnit, what I'd give to be able to spend that sort of money on my R! Lovely car, must handle amazingly now compared to the factory setup. You need some bigger brakes now, they look lost under those alloys!

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