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Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:47 pm
by JonMad
Swapped the Fabia over to 14s and CrossClimates partly for the hell of it partly to use it in case it snows, and because they are the nearest thing I have to a gravel tyres for some shenanigans planned for February with Mr @Sundayjumper .
Went for a test drive and within 50 yards there is a strange rubbing noise. Took off a few old wheel weights that might have been catching on the brake calipers but no difference (& now they’ll probably vibrate as well).
It might be the brakes, maybe lack of use. I’ll try the wheels again that were on there before. But I’ve had a full set of 14s on before with no issues.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:58 pm
by jamcg
It always seems a shame to scrap mechanically sound vans due to rust. Looks very smart with the new wrap
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:06 pm
by Broccers
Looks great that van
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:11 pm
by V8Granite
That looks absolutely mint now
Dave!
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:22 pm
by Mito Man
Yep good job on saving it.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:49 pm
by Rich B
Did you wrap the whole van?
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 8:00 pm
by Gwaredd
Rich B wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:49 pm
Did you wrap the whole van?
Yes. Door shuts, returns, even the roof
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 8:28 pm
by Rich B
Gwaredd wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 8:00 pm
Rich B wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:49 pm
Did you wrap the whole van?
Yes. Door shuts, returns, even the roof
Great work! - might as well play to you skills! You'd have had to signage up a new van too, so you can take that part of the cost off the Timculator for keeping this one going!
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 8:46 pm
by Gwaredd
Ooh, I forgot about the Timculator! In that case, if you minus van rental, I'm actually up!
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:32 pm
by JonMad
JonMad wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:47 pm
Swapped the Fabia over to 14s and CrossClimates partly for the hell of it partly to use it in case it snows, and because they are the nearest thing I have to a gravel tyres for some shenanigans planned for February with Mr @Sundayjumper .
Went for a test drive and within 50 yards there is a strange rubbing noise. Took off a few old wheel weights that might have been catching on the brake calipers but no difference (& now they’ll probably vibrate as well).
It might be the brakes, maybe lack of use. I’ll try the wheels again that were on there before. But I’ve had a full set of 14s on before with no issues.
Problem found. The 14s are catching on inside edge of the pad. The 15s don’t have the issue as they have a different shape where they meet the hub. Previous owners must have never run 14s on the front with new pads.
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Talk to me about spacers. 5x100. Wheels are ET38. 5mm should do it.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:36 pm
by mik
5mm is just a shim. Dirt cheap. Need to ensure your wheel bolts still have enough thread.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:41 pm
by Sundayjumper
JonMad wrote: Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:32 pm
Talk to me about spacers. 5x100. Wheels are ET38. 5mm should do it.
I've got some dirt-cheap eBay universal jobbies on the compact. They work fine. Or you can buy nicer ones.
You've got studs on your car already haven't you ?
Edit - these are only a few quid each. Might be worth buying some just to try out different combinations.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:57 pm
by JonMad
Yep, big feck off studs on the front.
Anyone with wheel protection OCD look away now.
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Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:08 pm
by Matty
Lights on the VW Up are absolutely terrible - recently I'm occasionally making the dash from Stourbridge->Telford down the A458 which is brilliant, especially during lockdown of an evening when the roads are quite quiet.
Unfotunately, it's difficult to enjoy it when the light spread is very, very short. It's a known issue, and replacing the bulbs don't help as it's the actual light pattern. Full beam is actually great on these though....but not for oncoming drivers.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:29 pm
by Mito Man
I’ve been enjoying the quiet roads this weekend - making the most of it as after lockdown it’s going to be a shitshow with everyone Christmas shopping.
I am amazed by the grip provided by PS4S’s especially at this time of year - exiting a roundabout with 90 degrees of steering lock, mash the throttle and the car puts down all 300+ donkeys without a hint of wheel spin or traction control. The limit of grip is now so far beyond legal speed limits that once it does let go I imagine I’ll be backwards in a hedge before I’ve had time to soil my pants.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 9:20 am
by dan
Mega work on the van pegleg, looks spot on.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 9:26 am
by dan
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 9:30 am
by Jimmy Choo
Top work Pegleg and Dan! The van looks great and the Y piece is awesome. Will you be following Flewy's path and moving into metal sculpture?
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 9:32 am
by dan
Good god no, sticking two pipes together is as good as I get, his stuff is another level.
Re: Your fleet running reports
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 9:51 am
by JonMad
Top skills Gwaredd and Dan.
5mm spacers ordered.
