JamJay's 290bhp Ovni Yellow LCR - Latest: SOLD & Replaced With A BMW 335i Cabrio

[JamJay]

Thanks Martin. I had a spin with both setups on the RR day actually and there's not alot in it really, the coilovers felt a little tighter than the fixed drops but that's it. Either way, as soon as I drove mine again, it felt rather high and rolly in comparison.

I think perhaps the sensible option would be to go fixed drop, then if it becomes a track car one day of something that gets torn around quickly more frequently, go for coilovers.

 

[vwbassett]

That road was very flat though, im on constant pot hole watch round here think i need HID's to see them coming

 

[JamJay]

This arrived a couple of weeks back:

I hadn't bothered fitting it seeing as the EML was off, again but this weekend, it's come back. I'll be having a go at fitting it this weekend I hope.

I have also been trying to track down an alternative to Powerflex wishbone bushes due to their fire an stock shortage. After leaving it with my dad and his contacts, they seem sure that they can supply some Bilstein (or similar brand) uprated bushes for the LCR. I'm waiting for them to be delivered today (from Germany) so that we can compare them to the OE LCR bushes. The benefit of this, as my Dad is in 'the trade', is we don't have to pay for them unless they're right . I'll keep this updated and if they fit/I think they're any good, i'll supply info on where to get them for yours. I am hoping that they're the right ones TBH because I can then order my suspension kit sooner!

 

[Murdered LCR]

Re: JamJay's Ovni Yellow LCR w/DP & Sports Cat Onto OEM Cat-Back

Jam jay you fitted your lambda spacer yet ? If not why not stop being lazy go get ur hands dirty you tart lol ps ur cars looking great and how do you find the pipewerx down pipe seen these on e bay with a decat for 300 will sell my de cat on if I get one did you notice any difference ?

 

[JamJay]

Dan, you may shake you head at me, I didn't manage to get it done. I tried for ages but my spanner set has gone missing, i'm guessing I needed a 17mm or 19mm? I tried using some grips but I couldn't get the leverage with so little room to work under the car.

I'm fed up with waiting for Bilstein to come through with the bushes, the last ones they sent were for the Golf and that was 2wks ago now so this week I'll get the TT roadster ones on order and do the lambda spacer this coming weekend at my dad's garage. Give Swoosh225 a PM, I bought the spacer upon his recommendation and he reckons it's ay-ok .

I love the PipeWerx DP! I'm at Stage 1 but the car feels alot different even without the mapping to suit. It's pulls harder, accelerates quicker and feels less hesitant through all revs, the engine just feels alot less restricted. Very good upgrade

So you're at Stage 2 without a DP? You should notice a nice little difference once you've removed the OE one, it's not very efficient in comparison.

 

[Murdered LCR]

That old chestnut lol bet when your down the pub you all ways forget your wallet as well , gunna have a look into the dp soon well as soon as my clutch is done lol

 

[JamJay]

Haha not quite . It was a real PITA, I guess because it gets so hot, it's a little stuck in there but im determined to do it along with the suspension in time for the Bromley show in early June. I think there's a spare ticket going for it if you fancy showing yours off there? You can then rip my cr@p mechanics skills to shreds in person.

 

[Murdered LCR]

Yer my cat was a pig to get off as it's hot ur sort it just needs loads of wd40 and a big hammer lol , my cars in a state mate not ready for any shows got a huge scratch on rear door wheels need refurbing etc list is endless

 

[JamJay]

Sorry to hear that Dan. When she's better we'll have to meet up for some pics perhaps, i'm sure D.K will be up for that too.

Well i'd like to apologise for the lack of mods over the last 2months everyone but trust me, it's not my fault. So anyway, all i've been able to do is keep on top of the cleaning and try out some AG SRP a couple of weeks back.

 

[Murdered LCR]

Do love the yellow when not faded looks the nuts , my mate has an lc in yellow with midnight purple roof and mirrors looks the nuts, will defo be up for a shoot when cars back on top form

 

[JamJay]

By the time your wheels, door and clutch are done, I might have fitted the lambda spacer . Let me know!

 

[JamJay]

Just a recent picture from the past weekend at The Bromley Pageant. Nothing else new I'm afraid but it's in for TT wishbone bushes and Weitec/KW -50mm suspension kit at the end of the month

 

[EmDee]

Car looked great yesterday mate, -50mm is quite a lot, if it's a daily I hope you know what you're in for!

 

[JamJay]

Cheers dude. I've been undecided about suspension for ages but I think -50mm is what I'll be happy with, judging by other members pictures. I only use it about 2days a week for social trips so I should be ok, if not I'll purchase some -40mm or -30mm springs at a later date and raise it. I'd go with coilovers but I don't think I could live with suspension that stiff again

 

[EmDee]

cool beans, I've just put the H&R cup kit on the Polo and it's pretty comfy, I think they do one for the Leon too so it might be worth a try. I think Maz (Jonjay) had it on his FR and liked it, maybe ask him he's done the lot! Good luck with it mate.

 

[DJ-LIAMC]

Cars looking great jamjay, i said id never lower my car as it scrapes slightly on certain humps but now im undecided because lowered they look so much better, id say go for it.

 

[JamJay]

I will indeed DJ . From experience of lowering other cars, it's not normally the lower ride height that's been the problem, it's the rebound of the shock absorber that causes it to hit the ground so with a stiffer spring, it'll about even out I think. Still, I won't be able to tackle multi-story car parks but I can't as it is anyway.

 

[fitzgerald14]

Alright mate, Where did u get the Polished Charge Pipe from? Where can i get a red neuspeed filyter kit from like the one shown in ur pic? cheers

 

[Murdered LCR]

Contact D.K on here for a polished charge pipe mate

 

[Phillc]

Just a recent picture from the past weekend at The Bromley Pageant. Nothing else new I'm afraid but it's in for TT wishbone bushes and Weitec/KW -50mm suspension kit at the end of the month

Good choice on the suspension kit Jay you wont be disappointed, i love mine not crashy or anything and really like the stance the car has now.