General imola the blue cinq sporting (the free cinq)

[Lecook]

right so looking more closely there is a small gap between the cat and arb, maybe about 5mm at most, as far as answering the question of does it sit lower im pretty sure that its sat higher than the cinq arb looking in from the gearbox mount it only just drops lower than that

heres some pics

this was as level as i could get to the rear g/b mount

taken as level as i could get with the arb

https://www.fiatforum.com/gallery/data/3277/medium/IMAG0417.JPG[/img


looks alright imo too :D

[IMG]https://www.fiatforum.com/gallery/data/3277/medium/IMAG04191.JPG


lee

EDIT: there is a slight knock when driving obviously where the engine moves so i guess ive got the excuse i needed to convince the missus to let me tigerseal the mounts up

 

[andys cinq]

And it will still knock as your arb has exactly the same clearance as mine had before i remade the exhaust(see abarth thread for new clearance mate) and all my mounts are tiger sealed

 

[Lecook]

And it will still knock as your arb has exactly the same clearance as mine had before i remade the exhaust(see abarth thread for new clearance mate) and all my mounts are tiger sealed

well its an excuse to make a new exhaust up and a de-cat:devil::devil:

gonna get the mounts tigersealed anyway and maybe make a 1 piece straight through pipe from downpipe to back box and keep the standard set up in the shed for mot times

lee

 

[Lecook]

this is what ive decided on

fk 70/50 lowering springs being ordered tomorrow

lee

 

[Lecook]

And it will still knock as your arb has exactly the same clearance as mine had before i remade the exhaust(see abarth thread for new clearance mate) and all my mounts are tiger sealed

think im gonna get the irish spaner out and give the cat abit of a knock to get it to clear

lee

 

[Lecook]

Quick question guys my altinator just pooped itself is the 1242 one the same as the 1108 as I'm thinking of stealing the one off zippy for a bit

Cheers lee

 

[Lecook]

Ok so one problem solved another issue found now I have the battery charging but I still have the battery light on, any ideas ?????

Lee

 

[BlueDan]

On, or on dim?

Dim on mine was the diodes were knackered (it's actually flashing very quickly, but an incandescent bulb can't keep up).

 

[Lecook]

On, or on dim?

Dim on mine was the diodes were knackered (it's actually flashing very quickly, but an incandescent bulb can't keep up).

Well it's now settled and gone from not starting at all to starting better than ever but I have a dim battery light on

Also found that the earth clip had come off and until I reconnected that the battery light didn't come on

I noticed a few weeks back that I didn't have a battery check light when I turned the key to position one but put it down to a faulty bulb


Does this mean I need a new alt or is it A part I can get and fit myself

Cheers

Lee

 

[BlueDan]

I fitted a recon alt, you may be able to swap the diodes on their own. I'd wait and see if anyone thinks it might be something else though, just in case.

 

[Lecook]

Cool cheers dan where abouts did you get ur alt re-conned??

If your not busy tonight buddy pop down the sea front I'll be down there tonight and the weather ain't too bad either

 

[BlueDan]

I bought a reconned one from a shop in Cheadle, and they gave me a partial refund when I took the old one back in... yep Cheadle around 200 miles west.

The weather ain't too bad? Which Yarmouth have you been in today?

 

[Lecook]

Lol ahh bugger might take it to rotating electrics down escourt road and see how much they want to recon it

I only been down here since 5 sorting the alternator and it's been alright since then lol

Pop down if ya want I'm goin up in a min

Lee

 

[BlueDan]

Nah, I'm trying to get a bit of work here done, then I need to get to bed for a 6am alarm, ta anyway.

Windy, windy and rainy, then bright hot sun, then cold again. Not quite last Sunday, when it was sunny and hot enough to walk the dog without a coat or jumper, then hard rain, then sun again with thunder, then hail with thunder and lightning.

 

[Lecook]

Well i got my fk springs today and there on not as low as I was expecting but it's got a great stance now and doesn't smash itself to pieces on speed bumps

I'm not gonna put any pics up yet tho as I plan on getting some good ones on Saturday at brooklands

Lee

 

[Palmerino]

Remember that it still needs time to settle, be prepared for more drop....

 

[Lecook]

Remember that it still needs time to settle, be prepared for more drop....

Yea I'm hoping it'll drop a bit more although I've done 100miles on them nearly but I'm happy with the ride and had it all tracked today as well so i will see if its any better ready for brooklands

Lee

 

[Lecook]

anyone got a spare buggered downpipe or a mani to downpipe flange laying around for megga cheap or free im willing to pay postage


lee

 

[fingers99]

Before you do owt with the alternator, make sure that the little "exciter" or "feedback" wire (the thinner one) on the alternator is making good contact.

 

[Lecook]

Alternator turned out to be the thinner black wire had shaken loose plugged back in and all was fine I've had it checked at a local reconditioning company and its charging just below what it should with just a dim battery light on he said that one of the diodes have gone but its charging good (13.5v @ idle with lights wipers and heater all on full) its a job on the list for next week and at 40 quid for a rebuild I'm not gonna complain

I'm after a dowpipe or flange for as cheap as possible or free if anyone has one