Hello !
Thank you for having me!
Recently bought myself a 3.0 SE. 2004 Manual
LSD with ratio 3.74 compared to 3.07 original on final drive. Acceleration is insane. Feels more like 300 BHP than 231
Quad cat back with back box delete, sounds incredible. Love it.
Not without its issues though. To be honest I knew it would cost me money and that's fine.
The headlights are dangerous, they are soooo crap. I have read I need to disassemble the projector and clean the lens?
Had the rocker cover gasket done.
There is a transmission whine when applying heavy torque or accelerating hard, i suspect its the gearbox unfortunately! Not really been able to assess as its not stopped raining! no issues with gear selection though.. I thought it was the Prop or a thrust bearing but I`m fairly sure it doesn`t do this in every gear ( just 2nd, 3rd, 4th) so points towards gearbox, which makes sense as the LSD and lower final drive would put extra strain on the transmission ? It only does it at a certain RPM range then dies off.
When upshifting again under stress, the prop "clunks" back into the doughnut thing? ( LOL ) I read that this could simply need lubricating like a dry joint. When i let the clutch go it clunks. I don`t know much about RWD. It doesn`t feel bad just annoying.
I`m not sure on my rough diagnosis !
Can anyone recommend a garage or specialist in the W Mids or Staffordshire area ? I bought it as a hobby and I want it running 10/10 regardless of cost. What a car !
Thank you anyone that can point me in the right direction, I look forward to some comradery
Thank you for having me!
Recently bought myself a 3.0 SE. 2004 Manual
LSD with ratio 3.74 compared to 3.07 original on final drive. Acceleration is insane. Feels more like 300 BHP than 231
Quad cat back with back box delete, sounds incredible. Love it.
Not without its issues though. To be honest I knew it would cost me money and that's fine.
The headlights are dangerous, they are soooo crap. I have read I need to disassemble the projector and clean the lens?
Had the rocker cover gasket done.
There is a transmission whine when applying heavy torque or accelerating hard, i suspect its the gearbox unfortunately! Not really been able to assess as its not stopped raining! no issues with gear selection though.. I thought it was the Prop or a thrust bearing but I`m fairly sure it doesn`t do this in every gear ( just 2nd, 3rd, 4th) so points towards gearbox, which makes sense as the LSD and lower final drive would put extra strain on the transmission ? It only does it at a certain RPM range then dies off.
When upshifting again under stress, the prop "clunks" back into the doughnut thing? ( LOL ) I read that this could simply need lubricating like a dry joint. When i let the clutch go it clunks. I don`t know much about RWD. It doesn`t feel bad just annoying.
I`m not sure on my rough diagnosis !
Can anyone recommend a garage or specialist in the W Mids or Staffordshire area ? I bought it as a hobby and I want it running 10/10 regardless of cost. What a car !
Thank you anyone that can point me in the right direction, I look forward to some comradery
