Michelin XZX

Dream engine-dream car....

Polished Speedmasters

The polishing and finish on the wheels is superb- a step up from the "midland" budget wheels I have had previously. 

Mooneyes speedmaster wheels

Goodies arrived today courtesy of CSP, wheels in et13&21. 

Also finally managed to get a pair of 185/70 tyres, looked at classic Michelin to complement the XZX for the front but just too expensive not far off £300 per tyre!

Pirelli P6000 looks ok though with a chunky section thanks to that 70 section. 

Tyres ordered through www.tyreleader.co.uk and came from Germany in less than 4 business days would recommend. Only place I could find a decent price on the Pirelli and Pirelli were the only "modern" manufacturer who seemed to do a 185/70. 

Mooneyes Speedmaster wheels

The better half has very kindly treated me to a set of polished speedmasters!

Tyres on order, 145/15 XZX and a 185/70 section for the rears. 

Picture of the wheels below and go check out speedhunters.com

Engine breather box location

In an effort to maximise space in the engine bay, and keep it looking clean and simple routed all breather pipes through the front tin. 

This then connects to a CSP  six port breather box, which I have painted satin black to conceal it and made up some brackets to suspend it above the gearbox. 

The box is tilted to "hopefully" ensure some drain back into the valve covers. 

Filter breathers to be mounted on the upper two ports, upwards of the internal baffle. 

Only time will tell how this works in practise, concern being whether the box is high enough, but hopefully with clever routing of pipes will encourage drain back to the engine if needed. 

Easter progress...

Finished off the prep of the rear wheel arches, with acid etch primer two coats and stone chip in satin black.