http://m-c-c.all-up.com/feed/? Latest topics Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:20:24 GMT 10 http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f192/sapphirecossie/myfavepicofthegtatm-2.jpg http://m-c-c.all-up.com/feed/? http://m-c-c.all-up.com/tyres-brakes-wheels-f8/why-certain-wheels-are-important-t12.htm Cal Reasons There are 2 main reasons for fitting Alloy Wheels: Weight and Style. Alloy wheels are a lot lighter than the equivalent size of steel wheels, so the unsprung weight of the car is reduced. They also look 10 times smarter than a steel wheel, even with a fancy plastic trim covering it. Looks Looks are all down to personal preference really alot of people like 3 spoke wheels, where as alot of people also like the multi spoke design so here is no reason to go into dept about the ... Tyres/Brakes/Wheels Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:20:24 GMT http://m-c-c.all-up.com/tyres-brakes-wheels-f8/why-certain-wheels-are-important-t12.htm#12 http://m-c-c.all-up.com/tyres-brakes-wheels-f8/why-certain-wheels-are-important-t12.htm http://m-c-c.all-up.com/body-work-paint-etc-f11/how-to-fit-a-laguna-espace-splitter-t11.htm Cal It is a 96to 99 Renault Laguna splitter You can get one at your local scrap yard. It's v. flexible so it can bend to the shape of the front bumper. 1. Take the bumper off(this makes it much easier) 2. Tape the splitter using black duck tape (as this wont leave marks) to the bumper into the desired position. 3. Use a drill or screwdriver to screw (i used tex srews on mine) the laguna splitter into place. 4. Cut off the overlapping pieces to make it flush.(I used a garden snips ... Body work/Paint Etc. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:19:08 GMT http://m-c-c.all-up.com/body-work-paint-etc-f11/how-to-fit-a-laguna-espace-splitter-t11.htm#11 http://m-c-c.all-up.com/body-work-paint-etc-f11/how-to-fit-a-laguna-espace-splitter-t11.htm http://m-c-c.all-up.com/body-work-paint-etc-f11/how-to-spray-parts-t10.htm Cal How to Paint something yourself Properly Lots of people either try to paint things themselves and end up with something resembling the moons surface. Or are scared to do it themselves! So I thought I would write a guide on how to paint things yourself. From interior bits to spoilers and splitters…. using Spray cans… 1.Make sure you buy the following…. Primer, the desired colour, and clear lacquer 2.Ideally only spray-paint in warmish weather. Cold is bad and hot isn’t good either. 3. ... Body work/Paint Etc. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:18:02 GMT http://m-c-c.all-up.com/body-work-paint-etc-f11/how-to-spray-parts-t10.htm#10 http://m-c-c.all-up.com/body-work-paint-etc-f11/how-to-spray-parts-t10.htm http://m-c-c.all-up.com/gearbox-running-gear-etc-f10/how-to-fit-a-mph-kmh-speed-converter-t9.htm Cal reet...for a starlet you can only get a cable converter cheap...unless you wanna spend big dollar on custom gauges... i sourced my converter from http://www.jdmperformance.co.uk/item...hp?prodID=4708 and at £48 deliverd 2 days later i was chuffed.... now its a simple job and will take 10 minutes...it took me 20 ish as it was p***ing down... you will need.... hands..... right....the first step you want to do is remove the pipe going to your air box-filter..... after doing ... Gearbox/Running gear Etc. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:13:16 GMT http://m-c-c.all-up.com/gearbox-running-gear-etc-f10/how-to-fit-a-mph-kmh-speed-converter-t9.htm#9 http://m-c-c.all-up.com/gearbox-running-gear-etc-f10/how-to-fit-a-mph-kmh-speed-converter-t9.htm http://m-c-c.all-up.com/engine-fueling-turbo-etc-f9/how-to-change-oil-and-oil-filter-t8.htm Cal An oil filter change is required every 10,000 kms as the filter becomes clogged with the particals it is filtering from the oil system. Failure to comply to this servicing requirement can compromise the engine's health and reliability. When renewing the oil filter it's a sensible time to renew the engine oil as part of the operation. This step-by-step guide will cover both. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Firstly, you will need ... Engine/Fueling/Turbo Etc. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:09:57 GMT http://m-c-c.all-up.com/engine-fueling-turbo-etc-f9/how-to-change-oil-and-oil-filter-t8.htm#8 http://m-c-c.all-up.com/engine-fueling-turbo-etc-f9/how-to-change-oil-and-oil-filter-t8.htm http://m-c-c.all-up.com/engine-fueling-turbo-etc-f9/how-to-kill-your-cat-t7.htm Cal Eye protection and serious respitory protection is advised as the contents of your cat are very harmful How to gut your cat. 1stly make sure you have all the tools . 1x relevant eye protection 1x wratchet 1x extension 1x 14socket . start striping around the joint of the exhaust where it bolts onto the cat. 3 x 14 nuts holding the zorst 4 x 14 nuts holding the cat should look like this when you have it stripped , notice i started prodding the poor little kitty .. then ... Engine/Fueling/Turbo Etc. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:07:19 GMT http://m-c-c.all-up.com/engine-fueling-turbo-etc-f9/how-to-kill-your-cat-t7.htm#7 http://m-c-c.all-up.com/engine-fueling-turbo-etc-f9/how-to-kill-your-cat-t7.htm http://m-c-c.all-up.com/engine-fueling-turbo-etc-f9/how-to-fit-a-back-box-t6.htm Cal this was fitted on a 1.3 na starlet sportif,its very similar for many cars Pretty straight forward diy mod,fitting a diffrent backbox. First thing is to jack the rrear of the car up,as high as safley possible. ALWAYS use axle stands.Jack it up on the rear axle beam so the whole back end goes up and not just one side (see the pics) First thing to do is find this clamp. The nut and bolt are 12 MM,spray tons of wd40 all over the nut,bolt,clamp. If its seized then you'll need to cut ... Engine/Fueling/Turbo Etc. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:02:43 GMT http://m-c-c.all-up.com/engine-fueling-turbo-etc-f9/how-to-fit-a-back-box-t6.htm#6 http://m-c-c.all-up.com/engine-fueling-turbo-etc-f9/how-to-fit-a-back-box-t6.htm http://m-c-c.all-up.com/engine-fueling-turbo-etc-f9/how-to-fit-a-boost-gauge-t5.htm Cal now il go through this of how to fit a boost gauge you will need 1. 3+feet or vacuum tube 2. 1 T-peice 3. boost gauge(of your choice) 4. 52mm-60mm gauge holder-(bracket) vacuum tube and t-piece can be bought from local motorfactors i bought a TIM 52 mm gauge off a mate for £5 with bracket and fixed it onto the bottom of the dash near the drivers side simply cut the top vacuum hose going to the dump valve ..... then add T-peice ..... there will be a little rubber grommet(circled)that ... Engine/Fueling/Turbo Etc. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:00:08 GMT http://m-c-c.all-up.com/engine-fueling-turbo-etc-f9/how-to-fit-a-boost-gauge-t5.htm#5 http://m-c-c.all-up.com/engine-fueling-turbo-etc-f9/how-to-fit-a-boost-gauge-t5.htm http://m-c-c.all-up.com/interior-f16/how-to-make-a-starlet-parcel-shelf-from-ratlling-t4.htm Cal ok guys anyone with a lowered starlet will know how annoying this is, altho most of us learn to live with it i think ive sorted the problem for the meanwhile. this is your enemy. the rubber that allows the bootlid to pin the shelf down is.... well.... its rubbish. how to fix it. get some rubber, you can use anything really, but i had some thick black silicone tubing that would do the job which a built up to size in the shape of a block that would fit in the hole in the rubber. i ... Interior Sun, 14 Oct 2007 13:57:33 GMT http://m-c-c.all-up.com/interior-f16/how-to-make-a-starlet-parcel-shelf-from-ratlling-t4.htm#4 http://m-c-c.all-up.com/interior-f16/how-to-make-a-starlet-parcel-shelf-from-ratlling-t4.htm http://m-c-c.all-up.com/body-work-paint-etc-f11/how-to-paint-interior-plastics-t3.htm Cal Ok, this is the first time I’ve tried doing something like this (although some of you may have read it on another forum.) I’ve been a painter for coming on 5 years, so I’d like to think I know what I’m talking about. Hopefully my knowledge will be able to help others. Preparation is the most important part in any paintwork. Whatever is between the part and the paint (i.e. chips, scratches, grease etc.) will show through the layers of paint. That said, some colours are more forgiving than others. Ok, ... Body work/Paint Etc. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 13:52:58 GMT http://m-c-c.all-up.com/body-work-paint-etc-f11/how-to-paint-interior-plastics-t3.htm#3 http://m-c-c.all-up.com/body-work-paint-etc-f11/how-to-paint-interior-plastics-t3.htm http://m-c-c.all-up.com/gearbox-running-gear-etc-f10/how-to-lower-your-car-on-shocks-and-springs-t2.htm Cal this suspension is on a 1995 GT Turbo, it will be the same for the EP91 This seemed a pretty straight forward precedure but may not be for some. 1) Rear wheels off and the car on Axle stands. Remember not to put them on the actual axle though 2) This is the first nut/bolt I opened. I used a 14mm spanner on the nut and slackened the bolt with a 14mm socket on a rachet. 3) Once thats done on both sides, the axle will drop down. 4) Now open the top nuts and the suspension ... Gearbox/Running gear Etc. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 13:50:22 GMT http://m-c-c.all-up.com/gearbox-running-gear-etc-f10/how-to-lower-your-car-on-shocks-and-springs-t2.htm#2 http://m-c-c.all-up.com/gearbox-running-gear-etc-f10/how-to-lower-your-car-on-shocks-and-springs-t2.htm http://m-c-c.all-up.com/electric-ecu-ice-etc-f12/how-to-wire-an-amp-t1.htm Cal In your amp wiring kit you will get the following Power lead - Usually about 5 metres long Earth lead - Usually about 1 metre long Phono lead & remote wire - Usually about 5 metres long Fuse holder Firstly, rip out your head unit. Connect the Blue remote wire to a Blue wire that comes out of the back of your headunit, which usually has a little sticker saying Remote on it. Then connect your phono leads to the back of the headunit, making sure the colours match up correctly. Pass ... Electric/ECU/ICE Etc. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 13:40:10 GMT http://m-c-c.all-up.com/electric-ecu-ice-etc-f12/how-to-wire-an-amp-t1.htm#1 http://m-c-c.all-up.com/electric-ecu-ice-etc-f12/how-to-wire-an-amp-t1.htm