Vanadinite's FTO

vanadinite · Post by **vanadinite** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 6:36 pm

Hi. My name is Jerry. Been on here a while and figured it was about time I start a thread for my ride.

It is a Midnight Blue 1995 GPX-Manual

Mods so far:
Strut braces Front and Back
CAI
2.5" de-cat exhaust with Flowmaster Muffler
BC BR Gold Coilovers
20mm Front Sway Bar
22mm Rear Sway Bar
RPW Short Shifter
Poly Bushes All Round
5% Tint All Round
LSD Gearbox
Megan Racing Camber Arms
Megan Racing Toe Arms
Billet Aluminium Rear Control Arms
ASR Rear Control Arm Brace
HEL Braided Brake Lines

Pics (sorry they are taken on my phone and its not the best and it was just washed so its still a bit wet)
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destinationtoby · Post by **destinationtoby** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 6:57 pm

nice man, wing suits it well

Sahin · Post by **Sahin** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:04 pm

Looks good mate! loving the colour!

Post by **bjk** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:13 pm

Don't see too many blue ones around for sure! What does it say on the door?

Technikhaus · Post by **Technikhaus** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:13 pm

one of the few FTOs that suit that wing

PHIL069 · Post by **PHIL069** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:19 pm

bjk wrote:What does it say on the door?

I'm guessing it says "Midnight Racing"

BTW, nice FTO, love the wing too

vanadinite · Post by **vanadinite** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:23 pm

bjk wrote:Don't see too many blue ones around for sure! What does it say on the door?

It says midnight racing on the door, its just a sticker and came with the car. I was going to get rid of it but i dont mind it tbh

destinationtoby · Post by **destinationtoby** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:45 pm

Would look sick if u tint them tail lights and get some clear side indicators. Will be a full mafia spec fto

vanadinite · Post by **vanadinite** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:19 pm

destinationtoby wrote:Would look sick if u tint them tail lights and get some clear side indicators. Will be a full mafia spec fto

Added! lol

Sahin · Post by **Sahin** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:21 pm

Don't tint the tail lights... it's *~delightful!~*

vanadinite · Post by **vanadinite** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:24 pm

Sahin wrote:Don't tint the tail lights... it's *~delightful!~*

sarcasm?

ObsidianRadio · Post by **ObsidianRadio** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:29 pm

Looks great Jerry!

Haven't seen a blue FTO in a bit, it's a nice colour!

:jerry:

vanadinite · Post by **vanadinite** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:46 pm

Just an update for future reference
Installed LSD gearbox successfully and the drive shafts I made actually work!!
Complete oil and fluid service.

vanadinite · Post by **vanadinite** » Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:51 pm

Im hoping that the forum can shed some light on my current issue.
The issue has arisen with the installation of the replacement gearbox/drivshaft setup.
When i accelerate it vibrates like mad, when i get to speed it disappears and it only happens on acceleration and a little bit on deceleration.
When i put the driveshafts together my left outer CV Joint was pretty close to being rooted and im suspecting its the culprit. Ive tried the usual test methods like turning a circle etc and there are no noises. Also when i engage reverse there is a slight clunking noise as i begin to move but if i stop and reverse again it doesn't happen, only happens if I've gone from going forward to the first initial reversing.
Can an outer CV joint cause such problems?

Also the cv kit on ebay is non abs only and the guy says he doesnt have any abs model, is it possible to put my abs rings on these joints? I've transplanted abs rings before but im not sure if these aftermarket joints are able to do the same thing.

Cheers

rock_it · Post by **rock_it** » Tue Jul 09, 2013 11:29 pm

Can't help with your problem but Bennoz is the man..

Car would look hotter with Dspeed clear indicators ..

vanadinite · Post by **vanadinite** » Tue Jul 09, 2013 11:34 pm

Im gonna tint the current ones and see how they go.

Post by **Shhtuart** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 5:55 am

The abs ring is removable and fits on the new cv joint. They have a tendency to crack so be gentle.

As for your vibration issues, for the price of a cv joint id start there but they need to be pretty rooted to do that. Did you make sure the cv was fully over the snap ring on the shaft when you assembled them?

vanadinite · Post by **vanadinite** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:40 pm

yeah they were assembles 100%, and one is pretty bad, just took it for a drive and in reverse both sides click there tits off.

PHIL069 · Post by **PHIL069** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:58 pm

When my CV's went there was no noise turning full lock, but there was a click noise when first taking off and a click noise if I took my foot off of the accelerator and put it back on again.
I worked out it was the CV's by the amount of free play they had when I got under the car.
I took mine to GODBENNOZs' drive shaft guy, he did a great job too.

vanadinite · Post by **vanadinite** » Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:24 pm

PHIL069, was your issue the inner or outer cv?? and how much play were you experiencing?
I ordered new outer CV's today as they need replacing regardless because their cactus. Hopefully that fixes all my issues.
Im hoping that the inner cv joints aren't the problem because I've been told they cant be rebuilt or ordered new and their hard to come by.

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