Jamie 1 Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) I've just realised I never actually updated the thread when I put the Brembos on. Must have been the trauma of it all. It was sold as a bolt on kit but was anything but - the hoses were the wrong length, the wheels didn't go over the calipers so had to shell out for new adapters, the calipers leaked like hell due to all the threads being covered in paint, all the messing about chipped the calipers to bits and to top it all the seller went missing as soon as I told him I was having problems! Wasn't til I lodged a Paypal dispute to get my money back he started co-operating. Then once I finally had it all fitted, I had massive issues with bleeding. Done it with an Eezi-bleed half a dozen times, done it with a one way valve a few times and even done it the old fashioned two man way but just couldn't get a pedal I was happy with. Spoke to John at JMR and he said "Just drive it, it will come good. Trust me it will work" I must admit I was very apprehensive about doing so but I trusted Johns knowledge and gingerly set off for the Retro Rides show. Before I even got to the M4 at Reading, as predicted I had a decent pedal :) So a massive pain in the arse and not a huge improvement on the TT setup but they do look nice :lol: Edited December 30, 2014 by Jamie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted December 30, 2014 Sounds like a nightmare! They do look great behind those wheels though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted December 30, 2014 Cheers Sean :thumbleft: After that I swear I'm never doing anything like that ever again... (I'm currently looking at the options for 280 rears :lol:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted December 30, 2014 I think the phrase is gluten for punishment! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted December 30, 2014 Looking good Jamie you will love the stopping power of them it really is a good setup Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted March 3, 2015 Another quick update. Yes I did do the rears and yes they were every bit as much of a pain in the arse as the fronts, if not even more so. Long story short - snapped stub bolts, broken EZ Out, knackered drill bits, bits missing from the kit, tools lent out not returned, caliper fouling issues, incorrect bolts used... But I got there in the end, it looks awesome and let's face it - we wouldn't do it if it was easy, would we? Would we? Oh and massive thanks to Purple Tom for all his advice and Emu for the link to the hub kit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted March 3, 2015 Great update. Those brakes look fabulous! Not surprised you came away with an award recently Jamie. Those pics really show off the car well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted March 3, 2015 That just looks awesome in red! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted March 3, 2015 Bloody love that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted March 3, 2015 Double thumbs up mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 3, 2015 Shes a cracker Jamie. Well deserved silverware at the w.end mate. :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwr vr6 10 Posted March 3, 2015 Looks cracking mate and yes the front fogs look great how did you do it all ?? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted March 4, 2015 Looking well buddy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted March 4, 2015 Thanks lads appreciate the comments. Although I've built it how I like it, it means a lot to me that others appreciate my efforts :) GWR - do you mean the fogs or the whole car? If it's the fogs it's Lamin-X. PM Riley on here and he'll hook you up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted July 14, 2015 Haven't updated this thread for ages. Been doing a few bits and pieces but nothing too exciting until recently when I visited Lemass Automotive and had the bonnet repaired and washer jets removed, had the front bumper smoothed, wheel arch cracked paint repaired and the tow eye removed... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerfish 10 Posted July 14, 2015 Looks lovely mate :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted July 14, 2015 Loving this, front end looks superb 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted July 14, 2015 Amazing looking car Jamie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted July 15, 2015 Looks superb :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted July 15, 2015 Lovely Lovely Lovely Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
borarob 0 Posted July 15, 2015 love the front end, the tinted lights look fantastic against the red! was that a laminX job? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted July 15, 2015 Cheers lads - it's getting there :D Yeah it's Lamin X Gunsmoke Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted July 15, 2015 seriously awesome motor Jamie. Love it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loepan 11 Posted July 16, 2015 Nah not for me :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted July 16, 2015 Nah not for me :-) Far too manly..? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
