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I just emailed them explaining that it would appear they sent me ‘49’ instead of ‘50’ and that this may have been why mine did not fit.
I will return the ‘49’ on Tuesday.
My GTS purchase, service requirements and upgrades
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I will return the ‘49’ on Tuesday.
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They did not want mine back the cost was not worth it.
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To say the least! A05549 did not fit my 2010 4.7
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Just a quick note on the spacer situation. The black spacers I supplied to AV did not fit properly because of a protruding shamfered edge, the wheel couldn’t sit tight onto the spacer because of it.
However, in all the photos posted, pre & post, the car does have 22/25 mm H&R spacers fitted, I already had those on, it’s just that I wanted black ones to go with the black anodised bells of the new discs. So I will order new H&R black sets and put the used aluminium coloured sets up for sale here.
However, in all the photos posted, pre & post, the car does have 22/25 mm H&R spacers fitted, I already had those on, it’s just that I wanted black ones to go with the black anodised bells of the new discs. So I will order new H&R black sets and put the used aluminium coloured sets up for sale here.
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Even more confusing is that they are the same part number from the start to the end of production.
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They came back to me today and told me 49 & 50 were identical! The mind boggles.
On reflection what Gaz posted is correct. The front hoses they sent me have M12 banjos. They should be M10. So it makes sense that the following is correct:
Front: Length 575mm, inner thread, banjo m10
Rear: Length 400mm, inner thread, outer thread.
ProBrake have asked me to return the incorrect fronts only and they will replace them.
I have to say, great service given that I ordered mine in 2019!
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Hey @Bebs, I've recently bought a 2014 GT S , reading this entire thread has been a great help so far.
Many of the mods you've done are only to do list.
It's also great to hear your positive feedback on AV engineering as they're only 20mins down the road for me.
I've got the link for the rear springs, are these for Non Skyhook.
I've also been looking into upgrading the braking kit from Forward Dynamics, you mentioned someone called Zep, did he make the discs? I'd really appreciate some contact details for him if possible
Pls.
Many of the mods you've done are only to do list.
It's also great to hear your positive feedback on AV engineering as they're only 20mins down the road for me.
I've got the link for the rear springs, are these for Non Skyhook.
I've also been looking into upgrading the braking kit from Forward Dynamics, you mentioned someone called Zep, did he make the discs? I'd really appreciate some contact details for him if possible
Pls.
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You cannot complain about their customer service in fixing things. Shame they cannot sort out their packing issue or quality control so they do not have to fix it.
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Just pm Zep on here. He will give you all the details and costs.
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Ah, thanks will do, didn't realise he was a member here
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Hi Lee,
Thanks for you supporting comments, it’s nice to know people are interested in what I’ve done to my car since purchase 3 years ago.
Firstly, Aldous at AV engineering looks after both my GT and my 360. In fact they did a complete engine rebuild and part restoration of my 110,000 mile 360 - the thread for this is in the Ferrari section on this forum. There are only two independents I would consider using in the south east, AV and SportsItalia. You will not go wrong with either.
In terms of brakes, ditch the Formula Dynamics idea and speak to Zep (as Gas rightly pointed out) The FD options are just crazy expensive.
I can’t really comment on whether the Faulkner springs work on a non skyhook setup.. others will be more qualified but as a layman, I don’t see why they would not work. Happy to supply any detailed advice on the works I have done to my GT should you need it.
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Thanks for replying so fast, I've sent Zep a message so I'll wait for him to come back to me.
It's been a great read and very helpful .
I've also got the carbon mirror and door handle Caps too, along with Black H&R spacers, window tints and some other subtle mods
Now I've finished a week long detail on the car, refurbished the wheels and ceramic coated it the only remaining items on my list are the brakes and springs, I'm yet to decide on the '
Xpipe conversion as I don't want lose that Italian Raspy soundtrack.
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He may still be recovering from horrific injuries sustained in the call of duty over the weekend.
Or hung over
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Cheeky git
@Maseratlee you have a PM.
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Zep has already replied to you, so you are in safe hands. Now you just need to make a decision..
;-)
Sounds like you’ve made some great and needed upgrades already - well done.
With regards to X-pipe. I doubt you’d regret it knowing what upgrades you’ve done so far. The X-pipe does not change the fundamental note of the exhaust at all. What it does is;
in Sport mode, with the valves open, it turns the volume up by 10% and adds fabulous pops and crackles.
In ’non-sport’ it sounds exactly as it does OEM, best of both worlds I’d say! It’s got to be pound for pound the best inexpensive upgrade there is for a 4.7.
Contact Marios at Autoshield for one or I do believe SportsItalia now supply one as well.
Post up some pics and let us know how you are getting on.
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It's a slippery slope or rather ditch.He may still be recovering from horrific injuries sustained in the call of duty over the weekend.
Or hung over
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Zep has already replied to you, so you are in safe hands. Now you just need to make a decision..
;-)
Sounds like you’ve made some great and needed upgrades already - well done.
With regards to X-pipe. I doubt you’d regret it knowing what upgrades you’ve done so far. The X-pipe does not change the fundamental note of the exhaust at all. What it does is;
in Sport mode, with the valves open, it turns the volume up by 10% and adds fabulous pops and crackles.
In ’non-sport’ it sounds exactly as it does OEM, best of both worlds I’d say! It’s got to be pound for pound the best inexpensive upgrade there is for a 4.7.
Contact Marios at Autoshield for one or I do believe SportsItalia now supply one as well.
Post up some pics and let us know how you are getting on.
Thanks again .
I'll start thread at some point soon.
Just have some minor (hopefully) issues that need looking at before I get the X pipe done.
Keep the updates coming.