Evening folks.

Just joined your happy band of petrol heads and i've got to say, this site is very impressive. Lot of info from lots of like minded people.

My question may have been asked before, if so then you would have to excuse me.

I've just replaced the two front control arms (shaped like a tuning fork) that are fixed between the wishbones and the body. This seems to have cured that horrible clonking. Does anyone know the torque setting for the large 14 x 1.5 x 110 mm bolt that goes up through the front bushing? It was tight with a capital F to get off but i dont want to swing on it too much as i might end up going round in circles.

Many thanks

 

Try 118 ft/lbs. Welcome to the forum. Lot's of great information. Please post some pics of your car!. BTW, have you downloaded the factory manual? Tom Bare posted them and they are an unbelievable resource. Sticky at the top of this forum.

 

+1 This is a must.

Welcome to the forum and look forward to your posts. Pictures are a must though

 

Excellent! Thanks for this. I will download the manual for future ref.

Attached photos are what it looked like after a day out at Silverstone and no, it wasnt me driving.

I will get some new pics once the repair is finished.

 

Ouch! I hope the driver at least bought the end of day round of beers for you. Great looking ride, even with the little side kiss. Good luck on the repairs.

 

Oh ouch !! I hope you at least got in a few laps in before this happened.