Just got a 13B any suggestions?

[Gaijin-Samurai]

Hi, I have just imported a 13B Cosmo in Black, it failed the mot on rear bushes, apperently not a surprise, I\'ve ordered the replacement bushes already, is there anything else I should be concerned about? When properly warmed up, I gave her a little  bit of beans and was so very pleasantly surprised at just how well she pulls, what a wonderfully surprising car it is. Unknown quantity so any advice greatfully received.

[tezz12345]

change ast upgrade rad get an apexi and de cat ohh and maybe filters n intercooler too but i have not done that yet
i like the speed mine goes

[Gaijin-Samurai]

Does anyone know what pcd and offset I need to be looking for please to run either 17\'s or preferably 18\'s on this car? It\'s tough getting info for such a car, thanks guys.

[kev-yorks]

You can put fd fitment wheels on (35 offset) with a bit of rear wing manipulation. How bad was the rear wheel bush play because even new bushes have a certain amount because they are in fact metal spherical bearings and not bushes which would not work without a certain amount of play.
Kevin

[DC-TYPER]

leave this beautiful car as it is meant to be

[Gaijin-Samurai]

You can put fd fitment wheels on (35 offset) with a bit of rear wing manipulation. How bad was the rear wheel bush play because even new bushes have a certain amount because they are in fact metal spherical bearings and not bushes which would not work without a certain amount of play.
Kevin

Well, my local mot tester is pretty relaxed but was uncomfortable enough to fail it on that. Having said that, I\'d hazzard a guess it\'s his first Cosmo, so who knows if they\'re knackered or not? The car only has 65,000 kilometers on it and feels pretty taught and solid but as it\'s a common fault I\'ll fix it anyway. It\'s a case of living and learning with these beauty\'s I guess, thanks Kev.

[Gaijin-Samurai]

leave this beautiful car as it is meant to be

Well, I was just gonna clean up the interior a tad, as light tan needs a little care after 16 years, but I think she\'ll come up very well. Then I had considered putting a bigger set of alloys on her and loosing the two tone greyish bronze in favour of the black body colour. I\'ve seen them in one colour and just prefer that look. If that\'s sacrilige let me know please.

[kev-yorks]

Pretty sure at that mileage the rear end is okay and the bushes cost a bloody fortune. Look at the pic in the link is it the bushes either end of item 3.
Kevin

[kev-yorks]

So long as the cars are running and not cut what the hell. Mines probably the most modified in the uk anyway.
Kevin

[Gaijin-Samurai]

Pretty sure at that mileage the rear end is okay and the bushes cost a bloody fortune. Look at the pic in the link is it the bushes either end of item 3.
Kevin

That\'s the boyo\'s! I\'ve ordered them from RX Motors, they seem quite helpful.

[kev-yorks]

when you remove the arm it looks like a rubber bush but this is only a cover under this is the steel bearing. To change them you will need a set of internal circlip pliers. As i said a certain amount of play is normal when jacked up and the wheel is unloaded. If you explain this to the mot tester then they tend to take your word for it as they have no spec sheet for a Cosmo.
Kevin

[Gaijin-Samurai]

when you remove the arm it looks like a rubber bush but this is only a cover under this is the steel bearing. To change them you will need a set of internal circlip pliers. As i said a certain amount of play is normal when jacked up and the wheel is unloaded. If you explain this to the mot tester then they tend to take your word for it as they have no spec sheet for a Cosmo.
Kevin

Thanks Kevin, I\'ll give it a whirl?

[Gaijin-Samurai]

POO  I just blew the 100amp fuse, well technically it was fooked already as I discovered, damaged/blown then twisted back together, need a new or second hand good one, anyone on here got one spare?

[Gaijin-Samurai]

Just got my new 100amp fuse, next day delivery from RX Motors, hurray! Next question, whome should I go to for a de-limiter? Most people say "it\'s a what?"

[kev-yorks]

its just a standard kph to mph converter the same as any other jap car uses personally i prefer the adjustable ones either yellow box or speedo healer but a fixed one will do the job if your not planning on changing wheel sizes.
Kevin