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  1. BTCC_ Racer
    Nice one, did they change the manifolds? The tick is usually down to them. I had driverside manifold welded up. No more ticking noise. Alot of ISF out there have the famous tick! Absolute pig of a job to remove manifolds. Did the clean and reseal the valley plate?
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    I fill with Costco quite often and like you said its around 20p cheaper than anywhere else. The car run very well on it, as it does on tesco 99 stuff. Ive never used E10 on the ISF, car runs great on the super stuff. Pains me to put in rip off Vpower if i get caught out. Since i changed all the fluids and new plugs the economy has improved. I recently did a run down south and I managed 319 miles on the tank and still had a range of 10 miles but we all know i could pushed it further. Im really impressed with the motorway economy.
  3. BTCC_ Racer
    Is your car on eBay?
  4. BTCC_ Racer
    good luck with the sale.
  5. BTCC_ Racer
    I've had the B6's fitted early today along with the LCA bushes, amazing difference. On low speeds the B6 are a little better but at medium and high speeds, across B roads much better. Also the front end is proper nailed on, better steering response thanks to the bushes. Im not driving the car for a few days i'll let the suspension settle then a i'll take for a wheel alignment.
  6. BTCC_ Racer
    id want to keep the oem profile for comfort. 35/30 is really going to loose the comfort part.
  7. BTCC_ Racer
    Thanks for this, I just don’t want any arch rub when pressing on over B roads in keeping the car oem as possible but 225 on the front is just to narrow and I think with the geo done you can dial in a nice set up. Hopefully someone is running the proposed tyre setup who can confirm 100% before I commit to tyres. My rears have still got life in them but as I’m having wheels freshened up it would be a perfect time to change the tyres:
  8. BTCC_ Racer
    Hello, Im looking to increase the foot print of the car. After a bit of research im thinking of the running the following: Fronts - 245 40 19 Rears 275 35 19 Will I experience any tyre rub, day to day driving, and also when turning the wheels on full lock? thank you
  9. BTCC_ Racer
    Im going for Bilstein B6 - o.e.m Shock replacement essentially i hear its 'slightly' more forgiving that the stock shocks, mines a 2008. Also will be doing the rear diff bushes etc, once I decide what diff to get, although im hoping a o.e.m LSD assembly is sourced if not im thinking of a OS Giken LSD.
  10. BTCC_ Racer
    Thanks for this - just placed an order at the dealer. Im gathering parts for a suspension refresh although was tempted with the poly type but the fact that this bush is firstly new, and better than the ISF it should be sufficient.
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    Do you have the part numbers for these?
  12. BTCC_ Racer
    Can't download the videos but i've seen them on trusty youtube! 🙂 Sounds awesome 🙂 - im not a fan of after market exhaust but this sounds great! Look forward seeing it in person 🙂
  13. BTCC_ Racer
    Yes completely agree, my local Esso stocks this BUT very few people buy it which makes me wonder how fresh the fuel is. I just stick to V-power mainly. Ive never used E10 in the ISF.
  14. BTCC_ Racer
    I hope your get ur ISF - it’s truly an incredible car!
  15. BTCC_ Racer
    Im curious to know what’s wrong with Tesco 99 Ron? I will agree v-power is the best overall but I’ve never had issues using the Tesco stuff in the ISF or my previous cars. Best value is Costco but it’s a little out of the way for me on most journeys.
  16. BTCC_ Racer
    I've only every used Super Unleaded, mainly Vpower, but do sometimes stick in Tesco 99 Ron or Costco Super Unleaded. Im average 24/25 mpg, I did average 35mpg driving to wales a few weeks ago doing around 65/70 mph. I did notice after a proper service, plugs filters, all fluids including gearbox and diff the car just became more economical on fuel.
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    ok, either-way im sure you'll get what you paid for it. Ive never seen soo many ISF's for sale. Im guessing alot of owners are feeling the pinch, furthermore those who have owned there cars for a few years wont be loosing much by selling the car.
  18. BTCC_ Racer
    perfect thank you
  19. BTCC_ Racer
    excellent - ill probably just get oem bushes for the rear diff, I get no wheel hope which usually is a sign of wear but equally its rude not to refresh whilst the diff assembly will be removed. Now its a case of finding a diff!
  20. BTCC_ Racer
    I agree the Tax is unfair. For me the insurance is around £100 cheaper my RS4, more reliable than all german rivals and better to drive. Fuel is a pig BUT I try my best only to use the car for pleasure miles as I do have another car. Honestly If there is a way to cut your usage down a little id explore that first. Fuel price will be an upward trend for a while then maybe it will come down a little. Is urs a facelift car with a LSD etc?
  21. BTCC_ Racer
    I've spoken to someone ive used for gearbox rebuilds and he has stated the newer type OS Giken TCD does not clunk nor make any noise like the older designs. I will now add OS Giken on to the potential list. Changing the diff our every year or so doesn't bother me. It would be nice to get feedback from somehow who has fitted the diff to provide some insight on the following info: Diff bushes - worth changing? Pre-facelift electronics integration with the a LSD - how does the e-brake work with this? Im assuming on the facelift ones the calibration has altered due to have a factory LSD?
  22. BTCC_ Racer
    That what I like to hear - thanks for this! I was out over the moors last night like many nights and powering out of tight corners aren't the cars strong points given a little grease.
  23. BTCC_ Racer
    I had my gearbox serviced, I changed the filter inside. The original filter was clean and so was the Tramission oil. Mine took around 6 litres. If im honest it feels the same lol.
  24. BTCC_ Racer
    Snap I'd also emailed Gripper and whilst at it I emailed Quaife. Quaife want a min of 10 order and a diff assembly as a donor. Id by down for the gripper if there was a group buy.
  25. BTCC_ Racer
    Ive had a plate diff in the DC2 for over 14 years, well two units, one a Kaaz and another a Mugen both 1.5way. I've known people in the trackday scene who have Os Giken not disputing how effective it is, just the noise and yes the oil needs changing frequently, i change the oil on the DC2 annually. If you can live with the clunks on tight turns and coming out of junctions then go for it. For me the ISF is a road car so will be sticking to oem type. GSF and RCF diff are torque vectoring will they work in the ISF?
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