Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 06:38 pm, by: Ben Lipman(Ben12a)
Andrew McKellar wrote on Monday, November 10, 2008 - 10:19 pm:
Why are the Kei Office coilovers too much trouble? Do they currently work? If so save your money until they don't! The aim is to get it on the track sooner, right?
When I was fitting the sway bars I had a good look at them. The rubber bush has all but disappeared and there is some evidence of metal to metal "wear". I am seeing if a machinist mate of a mate can bore them out and re-sleeve them to take a locally available bush, ie Nolathane/pedders etc. After the kids are in bed I hope to get the car in the shed and rip em off. If I do I'll take some pics.
The X-Trail towed all right, but struggled on the larger hills. I can live with it. The Turbo diesel version has the same power, but nearly a hundred more 'torques'. That would be the one to go for it you are looking for a dedicated tow car. It is sad, but the main reason we did not get one is the TD doesn't have climate control.
OK stop laughing.
Although I whinged a bit yesterday (see how I rounded on Dave C in another thread!) I actually like working on the car, and finding solutions to it's problems. It will definitely be an ongoing project. I want to hit the ground running though.
The other issue is the rules allow a lot of leniency for registered cars. Mine is not eligible for rego. I'm trying to pre-empt any scrutineering issues ahead of time.
