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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/11/11 07:00:51
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280mm height at the front should be pretty good. Thats about the height of my old green MK2 and my yellow RS. Sure the low cross member can be a pain in the arse but either Zac's block idea will work (if you are at home) or i used to jack it up from one side under the chassis rail then throw a stand under allowing me to then get the jack under the cross member.
If those strut tops are tight enough to drive it, bring it over and we will get it sorted in minutes ...
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/11/11 09:10:28
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Thanks Gareth,
I went for a drive around the block yesterday and the right wheel rubs horribly on the guard so i need to sort that out then I will be around.
I'll have a crack at this morning and call you later if I get it sorted. I got one done up though!
Cheers,
Matt
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/11/11 20:55:10
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I got one side sorted and so I will hopefully get to the other one tomorrow. They both hit when going over speed bumps so I may also need to get the guards lipped too. Gave it a wash too. Cheers, Matt .jpg) .jpg)
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/11/23 19:49:01
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Been a bit slow of late. Time to pull the finger out.
I had the guards rolled tonight so that will hopefully sort out some of the tyre rubbing issues as i went for a drive last weekend and when I went over a speed hump the tyres caught the guard lip and bent it out and it cut into the tyre. So hopefully all sorted now.
Wheel alignment to be sorted out on thursday hopefully.
I am on the point of starting my engine (Pinto) build. I have a mate who is finishing off the porting to a head this weekend so this will be the next phase to piss a lot of money away on.
Cheers,
Matt
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/11/29 20:39:14
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I had the front alignment done today.
39.5 deg C and driving the car into the city in peak hour traffic for an hour probably wasn't the smartest move but the car did not heat up at all!
I fricken did though. Had one issue when it stopped due to a loose fuel pump wire but it went perfectly for a 30+ year old car on a scorcher of a day.
I now have heaps of caster & camber and it drives straight too! The tyre rubs a little on left turns but I can live with it.
Massive thanks to David at Swan St Tyres in Richmond (fellow RSOC VIC Member) for getting it done on such a hot day.
Cheers,
Matt
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/11/30 00:18:56
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Great to hear Matt. Yeah the ol 40 degree days really get to me even if my cooling system manages to do the job. It can bring on some silly choices if it really gets to you and it seems there is just no way out in traffic.
I saw an escort A/C setup on gumtree a while ago and I wish that I snapped it up. But maybe I am just getting soft :)
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/11/30 10:10:28
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Yes, it was uncomfortable alright.
Cheers
Matt
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/11/30 13:47:57
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Def soft!!  I had a 308 kingswood ute in CAIRNS that had air con and i pulled the belt off it. No way thats robbing me of HP.
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/11/30 17:33:06
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Razzle, i think the heat has definitely got to you mate 
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/11/30 20:36:42
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yeah i know ey!
i even speak with a droll now ey!
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/11/30 20:45:33
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/12/02 16:33:26
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I installed the rear Bilsteins today. I had an issue as the eyes were not big enough to fit the mounting bolts. The shocks may be to suit a MKI rather than MKII.
So I just drilled out the eyes with a 13mm drill bit and problem solved.
I am in the process of getting some rear springs done so that's next.
Cheers,
Matt
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/12/03 10:25:24
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Few crap shots of the billies in. Cheers Matt .jpg) .jpg) .jpg)
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/12/03 13:00:40
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Hmm nice and shiny new shocks. Noticeable difference in ride? Good job on the rust protectant coming from the diff centre 
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/12/03 13:17:25
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Can't really comment if they have made a difference or not but the old (original from ford) shocks stayed closed once you compressed them by hand very easily where as the Bilsteins I needed a jack to compress them enough to slide the end over the mounting bolt. That rust protectant is standard from factory!  I have a new 3.89 diff to fit as well when I can be arsed. Cheers Matt
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