S3C ali rad to fit and decat pipes plus rear shocks wanted.

[gregg959]

Hi all

My S3C cats have started to make a fairly grotty rattling sound, I think it's the end if the road for them now.... Time for a de-cat methinks....

I've had a good search of all of the obvious sources and can't seem to find anyone that lists them. Does anyone know where I may be able to find such a thing, either new or good used? If not then I do have the gear to make my own, it is just the time that is lacking at the moment!

Also, my car (which I have owned for around a month now) has been fitted with a pair of Gaz adjustable shocks on the front but the rears are standard and pretty soggy. Does anyone have a pair of Gaz adjustable (spring pan and bump/rebound) shocks and springs that are no longer required? If not then I'll buy a car set and the fronts on my car will be up for grabs!

Just a note to say that I have just bought a Radtec ali radiator for the S3 to replace the aged original and it is definately up to their usual high quality standards, I would highly recommend one if anyone is looking for a new rad.

I'll be mounting a pair of fans on the back of mine before it goes in, I've had no overheating problems (even in the Goodwood FOS traffic in very hot conditions last weekend) but will be doing a few thousand miles round France later in the year so would rather take the belt and braces approach...

Thanks in advance for any help

Cheers

Gregg

[Top Gear TVR]

Just a word of warning. Since fitting my alloy rad I have suffered a bit from over cooling unless its pretty hot or in traffic. I plan a change to the bypass circuit this winter to replace the valence grill sponge insert i used all last winter!

[gregg959]

Ok, thanks, I shall check that out when I'm fitting it.

I guess then that they have a fairly large thermostat bypass which maybe needs to be restricted. Come to think of it, mine does take a little while to warm up and it definitely has its 'stat in still.

Cheers

Gregg

[Griffinr]

gregg959 said:

Hi all

Just a note to say that I have just bought a Radtec ali radiator for the S3 to replace the aged original and it is definately up to their usual high quality standards, I would highly recommend one if anyone is looking for a new rad.

Don't scrap the old one someone may be interested in it to get a re-core.

The bypass is 16mm and passes a lot of water through the swirpot and into the top of the rad. Mine is now plumbed over to a tee branch brazed into the steel pipe section of the bottom hose. Warms up quick and runs at the same temperature all year round. (a bit like a normal car)

Rob.

(edited for typos)

Edited by Griffinr on Friday 19th July 09:19

[GadgeS3C]

Gregg,

I have a set of de-cat pipes loitering in my garage. I rescued them when someone was breaking a car and I didn't want them to go to the skip!

They're yours for a donation to charity and postage.

PM me if you're interested.
Gary

[mikel003003]

You can buy gaz shocks in pairs

[techbotics]

Radtec put a pair of fans on the front of mine when I bought it.. Also make sure you fit it propperly ans isolate from earth if you have space I used top hat grommets for the bottom pegs and some anti vibration mounts for the top.

Damian S2

[Barry S1]

mikel003003

You can buy gaz shocks in pairs

I think you can give them a ring there very helpful

[mikel003003]

Yep they quoted me £260 a pair for gaz nickel

[gregg959]

Thanks guys,

I'll give GAZ a call on Monday, get a pair sorted. Do those at the same time as the radius arm bushes.....

Gregg