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Re: broady81's 340 road rally car

Post by broady81 » 12 Apr 2011 06:58 am

Ah right. Are you running a bias valve then Chris? Like a wilwood:

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I definitely want one of these, but I wonder if it will work without modification on the standard system (apart from the brake lines inside that is).
volvosneverdie wrote:360 drums are a fit. And an improvement.
So VND, do you reckon that a 360 drum on the back of my 340 will produce any benefit? And something easier than an axle swap by the sounds of it?
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Re: broady81's 340 road rally car

Post by volvosneverdie » 12 Apr 2011 07:39 am

broady81 wrote:
volvosneverdie wrote:360 drums are a fit. And an improvement.
So VND, do you reckon that a 360 drum on the back of my 340 will produce any benefit? And something easier than an axle swap by the sounds of it?
Never done it myself man. Just repeating whats been said on the forum before. Asking me for specific technical advice is probably unwise. Unless you enjoy fail.
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Re: broady81's 340 road rally car

Post by broady81 » 12 Apr 2011 08:20 am

volvosneverdie wrote:
broady81 wrote:
volvosneverdie wrote:360 drums are a fit. And an improvement.
So VND, do you reckon that a 360 drum on the back of my 340 will produce any benefit? And something easier than an axle swap by the sounds of it?
Never done it myself man. Just repeating whats been said on the forum before. Asking me for specific technical advice is probably unwise. Unless you enjoy fail.
Nah, no worries, cheers for the pointer man :) I'll have a search and see what I can find!
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Re: broady81's 340 road rally car

Post by Chris_C » 12 Apr 2011 01:25 pm

broady81 wrote:Ah right. Are you running a bias valve then Chris?
Similar but not quite the same. I'd imagine if you wanted too you could keep it under the bonnet where the standard pixie valve is. Blue book states they can't be within arms reach from memory so a positive on fitting and scruit.
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Re: broady81's 340 road rally car

Post by broady81 » 16 Apr 2011 12:43 pm

I had a look at the Blue Book today, and it would seem that I can mount the bias valve anywhere.

I've been looking at lots of different options with my brakes. Big disk conversion is out of the window, as all my tyres are 13". Drilled and grooved brake disc is pointless according to some. You guys seem to have no problem with using standard pads.

Which leaves me with one conclusion: leave it alone :wink:

There is braided lines I suppose. And then the whole hydraulic handbrake and bias valve setup.

You guys got any other suggestions or pointers? Opinions always welcome :idea:
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Re: broady81's 340 road rally car

Post by Chris_C » 16 Apr 2011 07:25 pm

Get good pads and fresh fluid on there, I have goodrich lines as well. I run either Mintex or Ferrodo pads, stock discs and change fluid every 6ish months. My 15"s with Bridgestone RE720's on would stop the car in just under half the distance that the 13's I had with Avon CR322's, and still I couldn't cook the brakes on the hampshire stuff I was doing.

They'd get hot, smoke, glow, but not fade ;)
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Re: broady81's 340 road rally car

Post by broady81 » 17 Apr 2011 12:57 am

I've been eyeing up the goodrich lines, but do you reckon they're worth it at £50 a set?

Can you recommend a place to get the pads from? Are you talking about DS2500 or M1144 pads? Or more OEM jobbies?
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Re: broady81's 340 road rally car

Post by Chris_C » 17 Apr 2011 12:31 pm

I've not run DS2500's, I normally run Ferodo Premier's (hang on... box of spares on the shelf says they are part number FDB175) 1144's I've had once, and certainly liked them but can't justify the price, I couldn't really notice them compared to the Ferodo's and they are 3 times the price.

Tbf, I've had some real crap from factors, but anything that seems cost more than a tenner a set and has a decent make on it has been good
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Re: broady81's 340 road rally car

Post by broady81 » 18 Apr 2011 10:55 pm

Cheers Chris, thanks for tha advice. Going to stick some new discs on there for now. Might treat myself to some break lines soon.

Found this rather appropriate keyring for my autolec key today:

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Re: broady81's 340 road rally car

Post by volvosneverdie » 19 Apr 2011 12:53 pm

Thats a winner! ^

Dont want entrapped childerbeasts on your concience... :lol:
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Re: broady81's 340 road rally car

Post by broady81 » 17 Oct 2011 04:35 pm

VND just reminded me I hadn't posted in a while!

Done 7 rallies this year I think, maybe 6. Finished all but one. Had clutch issues on that one thanks to some overzealous driving matched with even worse reversing :roll:

Some pictures for your entertainment! :)

Huntsman (4th in Class on the navigators first ever event):

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Clitheronian (on our way to 11th Overall and 2nd in Class):

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Car has one more event next weekend (the Illuminations). After that, it is off the road until January. Hoping to get an entry in for the Carpetbagger then: a proper Road Rally (180 miles with two fuel halts).

Bought a few juicy bits for the car. A nice Safety Devices Cage, some new seats and some new belts. Pictures to follow! :lol:

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Re: broady81's 340 road rally car

Post by Speedy88 » 17 Oct 2011 04:41 pm

Brilliant! Glad to see these things getting used properly.
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Re: broady81's 340 road rally car

Post by volvosneverdie » 17 Oct 2011 06:01 pm

Get in.

Moar pics warranted.

Perticularly with adder cage.
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Re: broady81's 340 road rally car

Post by sven360 » 17 Oct 2011 10:56 pm

Very good.

Lose the Hella grill and get some KCs upfront then you'll definately see the light so to speak.
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Re: broady81's 340 road rally car

Post by broady81 » 17 Oct 2011 11:45 pm

sven360 wrote:Very good.

Lose the Hella grill and get some KCs upfront then you'll definately see the light so to speak.
Already in hand :). Got some lovely PIAA 80 Series Lamps. Just need some nice brackets making up so I don't have to modify the bonnet opening or use lamp steadies. Want something similar to this, but obviously for a 340 bumper rather than an escort :lol: :

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