Subaru Impreza GD Rust Repair
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
We recently had in the workshop, a 2005 Subaru Impreza STI. These cars are becoming increasingly rare, and judging by the corrosion repair we have to do on this car, Rust is probably the number one cause of them disappearing. Certainly worth saving, and no easy job to do properly when you consider the complexity
- Published in Classic Cars, Restoration
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BMW M3 E90 Saloon V8 – fitting Ohlins DFV R&T Coilovers
Thursday, 22 July 2021
A rather lovely V8 in this car. Car in for installation of Ohlins coilovers supplied to the customer by Balance Motor Sport. Rather nice suspension as well. “Thanks again to Craig and yourself for the great work fitting the Ohlins. I wasn’t quite expecting how comfortable the ride is to be honest, but that’s not
- Published in BMW, Suspension
Powerflex – uprated Polyurethane Suspension Bushes
Tuesday, 15 June 2021
Balance Motor Works are able to supply and fit the range of Powerflex Suspension Bushes. Get in touch today for a quote for your car. Why Powerflex bushes? WHY POLYURETHANE SUSPENSION BUSHES? Polyurethanes have been with us since the late 1930s, however, recent advances have now made it possible to engineer very special properties into
- Published in Suspension
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde – fitting Supersprint exhaust
Wednesday, 09 June 2021
Balance Motor Sport supplied this customer with a Supersprint Centre pipe to enhance the sound of his beautiful Alfa Romeo Giulia QV. There are a range of exhausts on the market for these cars, however only the Supersprint part connects seamlessly into the original exhaust system. Although it only replaces a small centre silencer, by
- Published in Exhausts
COROLLA AE86 / SPRINTER TRUENO
Wednesday, 05 May 2021
We’ve recently had the pleasure this car which we changed the following on – It was such a pleasure to have such a retro classic to refresh. The customer will be getting the body work done next. I have fond memories of getting one of these a little sideways in about 1995. The 4AGE engine
- Published in Classic Cars, Restomods, Toyota
VW Golf 2.0 16v Turbo EA888 Walnut Blast
Wednesday, 05 May 2021
We’ve recently performed a Carbon Clean on a VW Golf 2.0 16v Turbo EA888 using the only method we find really works, Walnut shells. The EA888 is a family of engines by Volkswagen. In this version from a Mk6 Golf GTI, the engine features Audi’s Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) direct injection. Cast Iron remains the
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Porsche Carrera 3.4 996 Suspension refresh
Thursday, 22 April 2021
We’ve recently completed a suspension refresh on this rather lovely 1999 3.4 996 Carrera 2. We know these can be tricky as numerous bolts are prone to seizing. What we didn’t expect was how seriously corroded some of the suspension parts were. They were original, and 22 year old nuts and bolts don’t like to
- Published in Classic Cars, Porsche, Restoration, Suspension
BMW 840Ci Supersprint Exhaust Fitting
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
We love classics at Balance Motor Works, and the BMW 840Ci is a modern classic that looks so striking and elegant compared to today’s cars. It has clean, uncluttered lines and in true 90’s fashion – pop up headlamps. Oh, and a lovely V8 engine. A very sought after car now, the biggest challenge is
- Published in BMW, Classic Cars, Exhausts
Brake Fluid Moisture Content
Friday, 12 February 2021
Manufacturers recommend that brake fluid is changed every 2 years. Brake Fluid is Hygroscopic – meaning it absorbs water. Moisture gets into the braking system via the seals near the caliper pistons. Furthermore copper corrosion of the braking system occurs over time. New brake fluid has anti-corrosion additives ensuring that if changed regularly, the braking
- Published in Brakes