Restoring Dad's VX220 TURBO (Ep 2) - BIG brakes, Suspension, Wheels, PLUS CUSTOM Parts

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We're back with Episode 2, suspension and brakes overall EVERYTHING! Restoring my late fathers (David's) VX220 Turbo / Speedster with 330bhp called Kipper. Dad bought the car brand new in 2000's which I'm restoring after he passed away in 2021 at the age of 68 years old. Remember folks - life's too short.
But we are NOT DONE YET!! Subscribe for more updates and content on this car and other cool car related videos. Thanks for watching.
------------------------- Content of Video --------------------------
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - About the project, restoring dads car
01:44 - Buying Big brakes, suspension and other parts
04:52 - New wheels
06:17 - Car being stripped down at Torque Developments International
07:59 - AK88 Instagram!
08:37 - Part fitting at Torque Developments International
11:42 - Fails x3!
15:36 - Finished results!
16:14 - Brake bias valve and set up
17:37 - Outro and what comes next?
------------------------- Thanks to........... --------------------------
1) TORQUE DEVELOPMENTS INTERNATIONAL PLC (TDI) Location: LONDON, UK - Torque Developments International (Speak to Mark): www.tdi-plc.com/
2) ELISE PARTS (Eliseparts.com) Location: UK (Speak to Ian): www.eliseparts.com/
3) TYPE 116 MOTORSPORT, Location: Leeds, UK (Speak to Chris): www.type116motorsport.co.uk/
4) NITRON SUSPENSION SYSTEMS (Nitron), Location: UK www.nitron.co.uk/
5) AK88 on Cars Instagram (Instagram): / ak88_on_cars
6) VX220.ORG (Vx220.org): www.vx220.org.uk/
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@tomthompson7400 6 месяцев назад

Great job.

@AK88onCars 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@alexmarianclinch Год назад

3 of my dream cars in one video 😅

@AK88onCars Год назад

Thanks! Which were you're 3 dream cars?

@NahNeedsGarlic Год назад

Really nice and worthwhile project there mate! I saw it at TDI when I mapped my fn2, was in the corner without wheels but was amazed at how simple everything looked on this, not being simple obviously, just everything it needs, very nice car.

@AK88onCars Год назад

Thanks dude - ha, I know exactly want you mean "functionally simple". It is right small mind, so actually putting stuff on can be tricky sometimes! 😵

@torquedevelopmentsinternat9015 Год назад

Excellent video Alex! Keep up the good work 👌

@AK88onCars Год назад

Thanks Mark - see you guys soon!

@Gustaf0124 Месяц назад

Great video. Those are some nice parts! :D Missing the part 3 (?). But I also want to know where you purchased the wheels from :) Looking at Motec but another model, but can't find a good site with correct hole pattern and sizes. Thanks

@AK88onCars Месяц назад

Thanks for your comment, part 3 coming soon! (Cars in the shop currently). So I purchased them from a German site, Regelin - Uwe I think is the name of the chap that runs it, very helpful chap 👍

@Donovanthegoodthings Год назад

Im new here Proper videos

@dragbag1616 Год назад

Awesome videos! 😁Really well documented too. I hope you don't mind a question? (Or 20, I'm sorry) I'm personally tempted to pick up a Speedster Turbo here for sale locally, but I'm genuinely rather terrified by the (already) lack of part availability for these cars since they are so rare, and due to that am also considering an S2000 instead (which I see you've owned too). Would you say the (front) wheel and tyre combo would've fit fine without the new uprights, bump steer mods, etc., or was it pretty destined to rub anyways with a 215/45r17? And what are your thoughts on reliability mods for these cars? Also, is there a reason why you didn't go with a rear subframe brace? I've been finding horror stories about the rear subframes cracking with grippy rubber and rather enthused cornering. I am planning to do some agility competitions, so I'm afraid reliability in those aspects will be pretty key for me 😅

@AK88onCars Год назад

Hey dude - firstly, cheers for the comment and subscribe. Secondly, on the "parts" issues point, its really not too bad - as nearly all parts are either still sold my Lotus still or manufactured by third parties (for example, there's a company in the UK that makes brand new front and rear clams even!), the main expensive part to get are lights - but you shouldn't ever need an extra set there. Thirdly - to your question of 215/45R17 rubbing on the standard set up, I think the answer is - no. At worst, maybe run a 40 profile, but I think the reason I got scrubbing on a 45 profile was the aftermarket uprights. As I understand 215 on the front are pretty common on Speedsters more generally in Europe. On your question of braces, if you mean sway bars - already have them front and rear (but say if I've missed the point of your question). With all Lotus Elise platforms, rear tie rods should be changed (as if they go, you end up in a wall) but they are easy to change. Lastly - don't get a S2000 over a Speedster Turbo, unless you're planning commuting or unless the S2000 is already supercharged or turbo charged. But if you're planning on commuting, get a Boxster/Cayman instead, would be my suggestion😃

@dragbag1616 Год назад

@@AK88onCars Thank you so much for all the info! Sorry last few days have been hectic, but no, I don't mean the sway bars for the brace😅 I meant this: www.regelin-performance.de/lng/en/opel-vauxhall/speedster-turbo-vxt220/suspension/subframe-brace.html It sounds like with sticky rubber and enthused cornering, the aluminium subframe itself becomes the weak link after reinforcing the toe links (which is probably why they engineered them so weak to begin with), so reinforcing it seems like a pretty good idea from my research. Maybe it's exaggerated, but a cracked subframe I wouldn't wish to anyone

@AK88onCars Год назад

@@dragbag1616 Dude, never seen that before, thanks for highlighting - I'll look into it 👍

@Henry_992. 27 дней назад

Where did buy the wheels?

@AK88onCars 24 дня назад

Regelin in German

@N911GT2 Год назад

I love the setup. But you talk a bit much. 😅 How much was this setup?

@AK88onCars Год назад

Thanks man, although talking on RU-vid is kinda of a thing 😬 Cost wise, not cheap - but owing it being dads and a "forever" thing, normal economics go out of the window a bit.