Think I've got it, this thread is basically "what have you done to your MR2 today" or a digest of progress or lack of change.
Well, last year I decided I wanted another mid engine car, previously I bought the G/F an MGF and ended up driving it more than her.
Drove it across France through the Pyrenees mountain around the edge of Spain, boarded a ferry and ended up in Gran Canaria for around five years.
My thoughts last year were as I'm turning 50 this year I need a two seater again s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce: . My daily drive was Kia Magentis with 60K on the clock, the plan is Maureen for the summer and Kia for the winter.
Started looking at cars last year and reading, was looking for 2 seats, mid range, reliable and fun.
The MR2 came out tops imho.
Joined this site, asked a few questions, went and have a drive in someone else's MR2, decided yes please, I want one.
Found Maureen on this site, went to have a look. Everything looked good so in December 16 went and bought it, drove it for a week and placed it in storage until April when the Kia broke down.
She's silver, has 52k on the clock, when I bought her she had two Yokohama's on the front, a falken and another different tyre on the rear.
Reading through I decided I don't want to go down the route of turbo or increasing the BHP, I would like to see what can be done with the stock engine and possibly a few MODs.
My initial thoughts were new lighter alloys (the stock ones are pretty mashed up and not pretty), I like my acceleration so a lightened fly wheel with possibly a stage 2 clutch, K&N air filter (cause I like the sound), pushy out air vents on the side to get more cold air into the engine bay (I have assumed these would do this). I like the look of style bars so I wanted one. The fog lights look like a scene from the moon but still work. Matching tyres all around.
On a personal note, I have worked on engines but am more used to things going wrong than right. Therefore with no tools and the aim is not to kill the car, I go down the route of going to a mechanic for mechanical issues.
What have I done since I got Maureen.
Paid through the nose for a "frenzy style bar" to be sent from the US and fitted that, but I am pleased with the look.
Had two Yokohama AD09's fitted to the rear.
Had a 50,000 service by a local mechanic.
Had a new radiator fitted as the old one started spraying stuff all over the place.
Due to some of the above this has pushed the lightened fly wheel back a little while, not sure how long this will be now as I have since found other issues s:scared: :scared: s:scared:
Finally had some time to attempt the rudimentary stuff.
Cleaned the MAF and reset the ECU
Attempted restoration on one of the headlights, improved it but not a lot of change so believe the issue will be inside the headlight s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
Took the cover underneath the hood off to find the attached s:crazyeyes: :crazyeyes: s:crazyeyes:
Have been informed I will need a new one and have been in touch with a supplier, I get paid on Friday but feel the flywheel slipping further away s:( :( s:(
Today I decided to have a go at a calliper, Jack up, wheel off, wire brush, wash down with thinners, two coats of paint on the calliper and back together.
Fours hours, three more to do s:scared: :scared: s:scared:
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Looks like an awesome fixer upper! :-) :-) :-) Well done on the progress man!
Today I received a new UJ and some hel brake pipes s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce: got to save now to get them put on.
Was thinking, if I change the UJ and get to go around corners, I'd better have the ability to stop as well s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Can help with the brakes if you want... but there's only so much you can do without taking them fully apart/ renewing the calipers...
s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown: Thank you for the offer sir, I may take you up on it.
Today possibly, on with calliper cleaning (weather dependant)
s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce: 2nd calliper cleaned and painted, 150 mile round trip to Crawley and back on Sunday. The G/F drove it back due to the evaporation of a decent brandy with an old friend.
She says she enjoyed the ride s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Two more callipers to paint, HEL brake pipes to swap, UJ to be replaced, fog lights to be replaced, gear change bushings to be replaced and I'd like to polish it sometime.
This starts to become a full time job s:crazyeyes: :crazyeyes: s:crazyeyes:
Full time job is necessary to support the full time mods that will be inevitable!!! s;-) ;-) s;-)
Third Calliper painted today s:D :D s:D Not fantastic, but better than what they were. Hope to get a dremel type thing one day and take it back to bare metal before painting them up.
May push the boat out and attempt the last one tomorrow (also gets me out of the way of baby sitting s:shock: :shock: s:shock: )
Could also attempt to take rear light clusters off, to clean out condensation. (if said baby sitting becomes protracted s:( :( s:( )
Or maybe just involve seven year old girl in removing wheel.
Only thing, I couldn't undo the rear wheel nuts by hand or standing/jumping on the wheel spanner (would have been stuffed with a puncture), ended up removing the pole that the washing line sits in to get some better leverage.
Unfortunately the washing line now sits at an angle (not sure if the G/F will notice as I normally put the washing out) s:scared: :scared: s:scared:
That looks pretty neat to me. :-) :-) :-)
My kids love to get involved in working on the car. s:-D :-D s:-D
Finally managed to get the last calliper painted s:D :D s:D but it was made easier by having to get it replaced as the old one was binding and heating the brake disc s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Also paid to get the brake pipes replaced with the HEL ones I had sourced, time to start saving again and chip away at my credit card bill, whilst I look for what I would like to do next s8) 8) s8)
Maureen will be keeping you busy for a while good work on your brakes s:D :D s:D
lets no how you get on s:D :D s:D
Unfortunately i think that will be it for this year unless I get a winfall somewhere s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
Already been an expensive year , have to chip away at the credit card for a little while s:) :) s:)
So now only little things I can do on my own and enjoy the drive s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
This week I have added roadster sills, Today I have noticed a small lid issue which I'm attempting to fix s:) :) s:)
Shucks... Duct tape for now, and then maybe get your name down at Jack Smith's as the waiting list will be a couple of months I reckon..
Vinyl repair patch cut into 4 strips with contact adhesive. Looks ok from a distance and perfect with the top down s8) 8) s8)
Well I bought a new manifold (thought it time to get rid of the pre-cats) and wanted to lose the heat shield as well because I think it's one of the rattles s:? :? s:?
So today I gave it a go at wrapping said manifold. Watched a few youtube videos, asked for help here and this is what I came up with s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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Hopefully OK, just making it up as I go along s:D :D s:D Now to contact someone to fit it s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
You not going to have a go yourself?
Can do this with a couple of stands or some ramps.
You should be able to do it yourself, you can see where all the bolts are meant to go, start soaking them now and it shouldn't be too hard - the way I think about working on cars is that they were built on a factory production line so are meant to be simple to bolt together. Usual things that cause issues I have found so far is access and rusted bolts - always good to dig into the car especially if its not a daily drive and take your time over it.
s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce: Currently it is my daily drive, even s,o I would give it a go (as I have a spare) IF this wasn't my COMPLETE tool kit s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
The heat shield bolts are soo rusted you can't make them out, but the main reason is, I'm used to sfuck fuck sfuck ing things up over the years and it's took me 30 years to get this car.
I will attempt small jobs as my tool bag grows, otherwise leave it to the professionals s:| :| s:|
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Quote from: "Garfy":bounce: Currently it is my daily drive, even s,o I would give it a go (as I have a spare) IF this wasn't my COMPLETE tool kit s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
The heat shield bolts are soo rusted you can't make them out, but the main reason is, I'm used to **** things up over the years and it's took me 30 years to get this car.
I will attempt small jobs as my tool bag grows, otherwise leave it to the professionals s:| :| s:|
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That's pretty much how my toolbag was when I got this car. My confidence is growing everytime I pick up a spanner/screwdriver etc. The help from the forums has been awesome. You'll be out of your comfort zone in no time. It's just nuts and bolts really
I'd recommend a can of plusgas off of Amazon or drop down to Apsley motor spares... Start spraying the nuts with that every day (it'll smell a bit and "smoke" as your car heats up so don't worry) keep doing that for a few days and then try maybe remove the heat shield to start with?
In terms of tools that you'll need to work competently on your car you're going to need a set of spanners and realistically a socket set... I'm guessing you've got done screwdrivers already...I appreciate it's more money to spend, but you're car is still going fine so just accumulate them as time and budget allows...
In terms of recommendation the halfords advanced sets are good... Best to try and time it for when they have a special on.
Halfords advanced, like most other decent ones, are guaranteed for life.
No receipt needed. Just simply return and they'll swap them.
If you're going to Apsley Motor Spares, you might want some studs whilst you're there (that's where I got mine!)
He's a very helpful chap too.
The guy over this way in Adeyfield (near my work) is good too, although he doesn't carry as much stock.
Oh yes, that put a smile on my face s:D :D s:D
Throttle response nicer, sounds much throatier and the wrap smells good s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
200 odd squid for manifold and fitting, almost as cheap as getting the cats removed s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Had a go at the UJ over the weekend, tried to get at it with a wire brush but couldn't. Sprayed with WD40 and covered with grease.
Think it just looks bad although I have a spare brand new UJ ready (just in case)
Other than this, just been enjoying the drive s:D :D s:D
Today I have fitted a new front registration plate (Courtesy of SWMBO,part of my birthday present s:) :) s:) )
Also fitted two Zun sport side vent grills.
Didn't quite go as planned (used to that), lost one of the clips fingys that hold vents in and needed to use a couple of cable ties, still, doesn't look too bad s:o :o s:o
Very nice! Got some spare clips if you need. Decided on the side covers yet?
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Put yours C style vents on today and SWMBO approves, as long as it's in silver s:P :P s:P
I will put it on the to do list s:| :| s:|
Need to find out the cost to get them sprayed and would really like mesh in the vents, this may have to be a home made one. If you look at the vents Nigel does, he has some pictures with a mesh in place.
When the side vents were removed there was no rubbish in the waste outlets s:D :D s:D
So I have finished with yours John, thank you very much for the lend. Just need to get them back to you now s:?: :?: s:?:
Had a quote to refurbish the alloys for just over £220, so that might be next, then Christmas, so the vents will probably be next year
Cool- look forward to seeing them fitted when the time comes! I'll pop by the shop on Monday maybe?
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John, I like your blue ones if you decide you don't want them any more :p
They're mine!!! Well... It depends... I'll pop them on one last time to see what I think of them...
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You can't get rid I put effort in.
Wheels booked in for a refurbished next Monday, so will be up on stands over the weekend.
And we are airborne s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce: s:D :D s:D
s:shock: :shock: s:shock: Now ready to fit the anti-grav units
Wheels refurbed for the princely sum of £180, and now back on s:D :D s:D now to take it out and see what the tyre pressures are s:?: :?: s:?:
Probably just me but looks a lot higher than it used to s:D :D s:D
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Looking good s:) :) s:) £180 is good though, no? I'm sure I paid roughly same amount to Blasted Alloys in Aberdeen about 13 years ago
Yes looks very nice and a great price, cash s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Tyre pressures were all over the place 32 and 30 front, 34 and 29 rear. bless them, they cant be good at everything s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Now need to start saving for a new roof and some side vents, next year though as December fast approaching s:| :| s:|
Noticed I was missing a bit last week, contacted the FB page MR2 recycling and received the part in the post. Thought that's way too big to go in there s:? :? s:? suggested that maybe I had been sent the wrong part, then checked the other side and realised it was the right part s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Took a ratchet and removed bolt (half expecting the roof to drop (Murphy's law)) all fitted and back to normal s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Side scoops on order and colour coded :D
Body person ready to help me put them on. Can't decide what induction kit (:< >:)
Looking for sound but not too much.
May attempt to run a pipe up to the air vent with an enclosed filter, been looking at a BMC.
Any thoughts anyone :-\
Quote from: Garfy on February 20, 2018, 18:07
Side scoops on order and colour coded :D
Body person ready to help me put them on. Can't decide what induction kit (:< >:)
Looking for sound but not too much.
May attempt to run a pipe up to the air vent with an enclosed filter, been looking at a BMC.
Any thoughts anyone :-\
Only on the side scoops, use plenty of glue and rivets and 37 self tappers per scoop. And some more glue!
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@Call the midlife! (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=24360) You forgot blue-Tac and sticky backed plastic. :o :o
Sheesh, it'll never hold without those too! ::)
Quote from: StuC on February 20, 2018, 22:44
@Call the midlife! (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=24360) You forgot blue-Tac and sticky backed plastic. :o :o
Sheesh, it'll never hold without those too! ::)
And a good squirt of fishful winking!
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Got the scoops covered, been trying to chew 1970's bubble gum since January :P
Why don't you use double sided sticky tape to fix the scoops?
It's been done before :'( ::) :)
We do have a club scoop expert on hand if needed........
Quote from: Topdownman on February 21, 2018, 10:06
We do have a club scoop expert on hand if needed........
Of course we do
@jvanzyl (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=22834)
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 21, 2018, 10:20
Quote from: Topdownman on February 21, 2018, 10:06
We do have a club scoop expert on hand if needed........
Of course we do
@jvanzyl (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=22834)
Funny..... I miss those scoops... :'(
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 21, 2018, 10:32
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 21, 2018, 10:20
Quote from: Topdownman on February 21, 2018, 10:06
We do have a club scoop expert on hand if needed........
Of course we do
@jvanzyl (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=22834)
Funny..... I miss those scoops... :'(
We love you John
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 21, 2018, 10:32
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 21, 2018, 10:20
Quote from: Topdownman on February 21, 2018, 10:06
We do have a club scoop expert on hand if needed........
Of course we do
@jvanzyl (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=22834)
Funny..... I miss those scoops... :'(
You'd miss the gentle banter more...
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Sure you can find them on the M25 somewhere :-\ :-X
Got myself some bling, bought a black and silver midship runaround badge :-) Maureen will be happy ;)
Front midship runaround badge has been fitted :)
This morning I picked up some second hand suspension with TTE lowering springs, now to save for new front and rear top mounts and some drop links before a refresh :D
Suspension has done less than 4000 miles I'm informed, so should be a little firmer than my 58,000 :-)
Green air filter is on order and side scoops with mesh is imminent.
Everything looking like coming together for the summer (:< >:)
Also had a nice ride in a 2004 sable with 2zz swap and a rotrex supercharger :'( V.V.V. nice :notworthy:
Picture isn't the best but those springs look in a bad way.
I took a set off a car with over 50k on it and they were still mostly powder coated black with TTE markings.
Yup, they are a little rusty.
Thought wire brush and a coat of hammerite would tidy them up.
I would have powder coated them but they are on the shocks, not sure how I'd get them off :withstupid:
So here's a picture of the worst strut I'm using to replace my current suspension.
The springs are supposed to be TTE lowering springs.
My thoughts are to remove the springs, wire brush and hammerite or I have had a quote for around £10 a spring to blast and powdercoat, thoughts please ladies and gents.
Time and labour of my own to clean and hammerite, £60 tops to powdercoat or £120 for new springs?
Other thoughts, not sure how many miles these springs have done, do they degrade over time? Are these TTE springs one of the best for Maureen?
:-\
Secondly having nearly done 60,000 miles and with an advisory or rusty suspension, what else besides the struts should be replaced?
Thinking rear drop links, Top mounts front and back, would that be enough for a decent suspension refresh to last another 60,000 :D
Answers on a post card please, alternatively reply to me on here :P
Many thanks in advance folk :notworthy:
All the bits are coming together :D Will I ever have the balls to put it all together :'( :-\
Fitted Mongo's, not sure they're in right :) are they supposed to angle into the car when the doors are shut?
Took the side vent out to look at where the cold air ducting will go, think I'll save that for a day when it's not raining. Ohhh to have a garage to work in ;)
One TTE spring cleaned and first coat of hammerite applied :) after all, it's what bank holidays are for ;)
Quote from: Garfy on April 2, 2018, 15:00
One TTE spring cleaned and first coat of hammerite applied :) after all, it's what bank holidays are for ;)
What else are you supposed to be doing in the rain? ;)
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Quote from: Garfy on April 2, 2018, 15:00
One TTE spring cleaned and first coat of hammerite applied :) after all, it's what bank holidays are for ;)
What else are you supposed to be doing in the rain? ;)
In the kitchen looking out at the rain :)
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One spring cleaned and hammeritted :D not sure how many left :-\ three possibly
IIRC It's only the one nut to whip the spring off.
That's if you can get/borrow a set of spring compressors.
May make it easier to work on though.
Thanks Dan, your correct one nut.
Checked through on you tube, it can be removed without spring compressors, just stick a couple of towels over the end take of the strut to soak up the compression.
I did try this but I only have a normal ratchet and the inside just turns, believe you need a pneumatic burst type ratchet.
Hopefully this will be good enough, I wire brushed the spring as best I could and gave it three coats of direct to rust hammerrite ::)
Been busy this morning, just set this up for connection tomorrow :D
Happy with that result, went over it 12 times with T-Cut but wish I had bought something to seal it with afterwards (:< >:)
Today has been the gear bushings that I have had for eight months, soo much easier without the air box in :)
Just gotta get that pin through now :/
Got my birthday pressie early :D as I have some unwanted hitch hikers, now sorted :-)
Half way there, second strut cleaned up :D Now to start saving and thinking of what else is needed for my suspension refresh :-\
What I have totted up so far comes to £440ish :protest:
All struts cleaned and parts bought :) waiting on my friendly mechanic to become available (2-3 weeks).
Couple of questions if I may :notworthy:
Is there a list of torque settings to be used on the suspension?
Once completed and after a week of bedding in I would like to get the car alignment checked, does anyone have any recommendations for where to get this done?
Would it be best to get new camber bolts before I get this done in which case would it be best to get these replaced whilst I'm doing the suspension?
Noticed the ones at the rear are a little rusty (do they have front ones?)
@Garfy (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=24086) - Torque reference guide can be found in The Accadamy / Reference section.
Today I get the shocks etc fitted :-) if all goes to plan. Also my front brace :D
All done :D haven't managed to get out for a proper drive yet but it definitely feels tighter and I have bottomed out once (It was a huuuge speed hump meant for trucks) Can you see the difference?
I measured before and the heights was
FR 63cm
FL 64cm
RR 65.5cm
RL 63cm
Measurements post are:
FR 62cm
FL 62cm
RR 63cm
RL 63cm
In the style of Whispering Bob Harris.. "Nice..."
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A little issue this morning on a roundabout, heard something fly around the wheel arch :'(
Flat by the time I got to work, thankfully 500M away.
Finally got to check at 15:00 this afternoon.
Thankfully I'd got it booked into a friendly tyre man and for ten squid, a cup of tea and a KitKat all repaired :D
Ooooouch, that would've hurt. Glad you got it sorted! :)
Ouch. On AD08R's too. I know nothing about tyre repair, I'm surprised, that looks bad, didn't know that was fixable
Truck tyre patch on the inside, rubber glue to stick the outside cut back down. Job done ;D
New ones needed next year anyway :(
As long as it gets through MOT in two weeks
The picture looks like that's "Knife Crime"
Views on tyre repair seem to have changed over time.
At one time inner tubes were used on punctured tubeless tyres but I understand that only applied to cross ply tyres, now largely superseded by radials.
Similarly plugs were used, inserted from the outside, I last saw a plug used in the US nearly 20 years ago, even then I was surprised that it was still done.( But then again single grade oil was/ possibly still is popular there. The Oil change depots seem to offer single grade oil but change at more frequent intervals than we practice in the UK).
For radial tyres I understand that the position of the puncture is a determining factor, too near the side wall means the patch would be subject to flexing and part company with the tyre.
Technically I believe the patched tyre/ wheel should be rebalanced but then we don't drive high performance vehicles ;)
Passed MOT on Monday, no advisories :-*
Apart from rear tyres that I knew about.
Nice thing was, I managed to talk to the tester and mentioned the rust underneath at the front end, he said, if I treat it the way I have done at the rear it won't be a problem.
Well chuffed with that, good to hear that something you did was up to scratch, especially, when I had no idea what I was doing :o
Now I know what I'm doing next spring/summer IF I can work out how to get the front end up on the ramps?
Time to start cleaning up under the front, first thing is to clean up second hand power steering pipes.
Easily done in the kitchen I hope as this is my garage (:< >:)
Clean up all metal and paint with Rustoleum green
Quote from: Garfy on November 24, 2018, 12:51
Now I know what I'm doing next spring/summer IF I can work out how to get the front end up on the ramps?
This is how I did mine ....
Gotta find a couple of scaffold planks then :) lucky there's a lot of scaffolders come into the café I work in.
Now before I go any further with cleaning up the power steering pipes, can anyone tell me if there is any difference in these?
SPA is a picture of a brand new set, SPB is a picture of the second hand set I bought.
They don't quite look the same?? Could this be because the set I bought has been on the vehicle and hence bent into place OR could I have the incorrect pipes :'(
Pipes have been replaced :) I had the UJ replaced at the same time alongside impulse buy of a new battery (:< >:).
Soo nice atm to go out and know she's gonna start :D
Sump, oil and filter arriving next week, think I will paint the new sump before it's fitted.
All go, can't wait for new roof.
Yesterday the sump was replaced, I've been informed it was just in time as the metal was getting porous and the oil was starting to come through from the inside on the rusted area :o
Oil changed with new titan fuchs and oil filter whilst at it.
Mechanic says he could see some slivers of metal in the old oil and advised to change the oil sooner next time, hope fully it's nothing too bad although I know it must be :'( roughly 5000 miles since last oil change.
On the up side, he also said looking when the sump was off that it had been kept well in the past :-*
The last couple of weeks I have been mainly cleaning and dying leather ;D
And green it is ???
Steering wheel and one door card to date
Realised I haven't updated whats been happening with Maureen :o
Soo, back in easter I got a new roof. Please no comments on how dirty she is at the moment ;)
So with a green roof I wanted to turn some of the interior green :)
Door cards and steering wheel, I also covered the arm rests with leather and dyed them green.
And added a new stereo (not that impressed with it tbh) cheap but worksInterior.jpgStereo.jpg
And the callipers ::) Callipers.jpg
Currently working on the sills (as there was a little rust) and my purchase from ding day :D Sills.jpgCentre.jpg
Forgot to add a huuuge thank you for John (Jvanzyl) for swapping my foglights over at ding day ;D
I have 2 of those rover 45 armrests in my garage! Lol
Quote from: StuC on July 7, 2019, 15:42I have 2 of those rover 45 armrests in my garage! Lol
But the club benefitted by £25 in the auction ;)
Quote from: StuC on July 7, 2019, 15:42I have 2 of those rover 45 armrests in my garage! Lol
found out the other day that audi ones fit also with a bit of modding done ie cutting off the back bracket things and fitting a hinge or velcro etc :)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Audi-A4-B6-B7-02-08-Leather-Center-Console-Armrest-Lid-Cover-Black-MA1809/163483411588?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D0d247f697f7a43f59eefa452ecc48cf9%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D123660393735%26itm%3D163483411588&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Aace46180-a2fb-11e9-8406-74dbd1807732%7Cparentrq%3Adb61b94816b0a9c524d2fe26ff7d6ee1%7Ciid%3A1 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Audi-A4-B6-B7-02-08-Leather-Center-Console-Armrest-Lid-Cover-Black-MA1809/163483411588?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D0d247f697f7a43f59eefa452ecc48cf9%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D123660393735%26itm%3D163483411588&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Aace46180-a2fb-11e9-8406-74dbd1807732%7Cparentrq%3Adb61b94816b0a9c524d2fe26ff7d6ee1%7Ciid%3A1)
there was FB seller that had one which didn't hinge, it used the cupholder at the rear to hold itself in.
I think the seller has packed up up now though.
Perhaps that is my next project. I dont like the idea of cutting into my console moulding.
yeah same, im going to order a audi one just to see how easy it is to do and for just a tenner it's not a big loss when i f it up lol ;D , i found a few cheapo china ones also but the link i posted seems to be a better quailty version .
Todays purchase ::) ;D
New wishbones with drop links today and an oil/filter change.
Made the drive much firmer, well happy.
Nearly finished one seat, maybe another week of dying then I'll attempt to put back together. If only I can remember how I took it apart :o)
66620 miles
Wow, what a difference to the noise of the car changing the wishbone has made. Drove to work this morning and thought it was just me and an engine :-)
Woop, WOOP. Two new rear Yokohama tyres yesterday. Old ones had just turned illegal :-/ next stop alignment
Alignment has been done, definitely feels more pointy ;D
Dyed gen7 celica seats have been swapped in as well.
Next comes the derusting of some suspension arms over the next few months. Looking to replace next year alongside new bushes.
Ooo, and carbon clean this month followed by mot :-\
Carbon cleaned on Monday in preparation of MOT tomorrow.
Hopefully clean up some of the emission, they had issues getting it through last year.
Fingers and toes crossed 😊
Passed MOT two advisories, front coils rusty :(
Spent 12 hours earlier this year (I think) cleaning rust up and painting the springs, I expect the paint has cracked off and the rust come back :-\
As I was told, they're not really bothered about rust on the springs as long as they are intact
New year, old me :-) .
Currently cleaning and debushing all kinds of underneath bits with the hope of replacing before the summer
Got me some new wheel centres 😊 just bling but in blue (No you can't have them John).
Trying to work.out if I can turn them green 🤔
Suspension bits sand blasted and nearly painted up, need to find some bushes now.
Quote from: Garfy on February 25, 2020, 06:44Got me some new wheel centres 😊 just bling but in blue (No you can't have them John).
Trying to work.out if I can turn them green 🤔
Suspension bits sand blasted and nearly painted up, need to find some bushes now.
I know where you park during the day... mwhahaahah!!
But in all seriousness there's a bloke in thailand that makes the gel stickers and you can simply buy some in green. ;-)
Quote from: jvanzyl on February 25, 2020, 08:46Quote from: Garfy on February 25, 2020, 06:44Got me some new wheel centres 😊 just bling but in blue (No you can't have them John).
Trying to work.out if I can turn them green 🤔
Suspension bits sand blasted and nearly painted up, need to find some bushes now.
I know where you park during the day... mwhahaahah!!
But in all seriousness there's a bloke in thailand that makes the gel stickers and you can simply buy some in green. ;-)
thanks John, will have a search for him, maybe the blue ones will become available 😊
I've got a very fine set of blue ones on the shelf just waiting to be fitted but I'm still not sure they're going to "go" with the red wheels yet.
All struts now painted, poly bushes bought and was booked in for swapping out, of course in the current climate and unsure of next cash injection had to cancel swap.
Don't feel good about that as the mechanic is self employed and could of done with the money as well.
I have managed to install some plasma dials and enjoyed sitting in the car in the dark looking at them.
Maybe speaker and tweeter upgrade next, they're sat in the shed.
Hope everyone is safe and sound, looking forward to a meet up, sometime in the not too distant future x x
Washed, clayed and waxed, now going to try and get TTE tips off the exhaust to clean up.
Wish me luck and stay safe everyone
:)
Been busy, sorta :D
The tips painted and polished.
Rear arms poly bushed.
Side indicators changed.
New headlights bought as a burfday pressie (Not fitted yet, does anyone know if I have to take front bumper off to fit these?).
Currently working on MAF mod ;D
But also back at work now so it all slows down.
Hope everyone is staying safe x x
Forgot to say, I had a sports cat fitted as well ;D
Quote from: Garfy on June 2, 2020, 06:57Been busy, sorta :D
The tips painted and polished.
Rear arms poly bushed.
Side indicators changed.
New headlights bought as a burfday pressie (Not fitted yet, does anyone know if I have to take front bumper off to fit these?).
Currently working on MAF mod ;D
But also back at work now so it all slows down.
Hope everyone is staying safe x x
Wotcha doin with the old headlights then??
and yes you need to the take the front bumper off to get at the screws holding the headlight in.
Did you get your new headlights from on here with Paul at TCB?
Quote from: Chilli Girl on June 2, 2020, 11:54Did you get your new headlights from on here with Paul at TCB?
Sent him a message but no reply, I paid full MrT price as I couldn't find them anywhere else.
John, someone has already shown interest, if that falls through, I'll message you :)
Quote from: Garfy on June 2, 2020, 14:32Quote from: Chilli Girl on June 2, 2020, 11:54Did you get your new headlights from on here with Paul at TCB?
Sent him a message but no reply, I paid full MrT price as I couldn't find them anywhere else.
John, someone has already shown interest, if that falls through, I'll message you :)
@Chilli Girl I'm pretty sure that I've read on here that as Paul @TCB seldom "visits" the Forum the best way to contact him is directly - via his business contact details/ telephone or maybe an email.
I've emailed him, called him, sent him a DM and posted in the TCB section - not heard anything
Quote from: Joesson on June 2, 2020, 20:33Quote from: Garfy on June 2, 2020, 14:32Quote from: Chilli Girl on June 2, 2020, 11:54Did you get your new headlights from on here with Paul at TCB?
Sent him a message but no reply, I paid full MrT price as I couldn't find them anywhere else.
John, someone has already shown interest, if that falls through, I'll message you :)
Thanks Tony, not looking to replace at the moment thanks to an excellent headlight polishing kit that I borrowed earlier this year.
@Chilli Girl
I'm pretty sure that I've read on here that as Paul @TCB seldom "visits" the Forum the best way to contact him is directly - via his business contact details/ telephone or maybe an email.
Quote from: Chilli Girl on June 3, 2020, 09:49Quote from: Joesson on June 2, 2020, 20:33Quote from: Garfy on June 2, 2020, 14:32Quote from: Chilli Girl on June 2, 2020, 11:54Did you get your new headlights from on here with Paul at TCB?
Sent him a message but no reply, I paid full MrT price as I couldn't find them anywhere else.
John, someone has already shown interest, if that falls through, I'll message you :)
Thanks Tony, not looking to replace at the moment thanks to an excellent headlight polishing kit that I borrowed earlier this year.
@Chilli Girl
I'm pretty sure that I've read on here that as Paul @TCB seldom "visits" the Forum the best way to contact him is directly - via his business contact details/ telephone or maybe an email.
Polish/ elbow grease so much more environmentally friendly than replacement.
Much less costly also!
Well I went for it.
Now have her turbo'd with a new (to m) engine ;D
Taking it slow at the moment as I get to grips with things but oh yes, oh oh yes. >:D
Quote from: Garfy on October 14, 2020, 08:18Well I went for it.
Now have her turbo'd with a new (to m) engine ;D
Taking it slow at the moment as I get to grips with things but oh yes, oh oh yes. >:D
Some will say the new engine and turbo haven't happened without photographic evidence!
Quote from: Garfy on October 14, 2020, 08:18Well I went for it.
Now have her turbo'd with a new (to m) engine ;D
Taking it slow at the moment as I get to grips with things but oh yes, oh oh yes. >:D
Take it careful mate with all this rain. Very different beast with another 50 or so bhp.
Quote from: Joesson on October 14, 2020, 09:11Quote from: Garfy on October 14, 2020, 08:18Well I went for it.
Now have her turbo'd with a new (to m) engine ;D
Taking it slow at the moment as I get to grips with things but oh yes, oh oh yes. >:D
Some will say the new engine and turbo haven't happened without photographic evidence!
You want a screenshot of my bank balance 😫
Yes! :o
Quote from: Garfy on October 14, 2020, 13:17Quote from: Joesson on October 14, 2020, 09:11Quote from: Garfy on October 14, 2020, 08:18Well I went for it.
Now have her turbo'd with a new (to m) engine ;D
Taking it slow at the moment as I get to grips with things but oh yes, oh oh yes. >:D
Some will say the new engine and turbo haven't happened without photographic evidence!
You want a screenshot of my bank balance 😫
Don't start moaning about being skint nobody made you do it 😛
Quote from: 1979scotte on October 14, 2020, 10:52Quote from: Garfy on October 14, 2020, 08:18Well I went for it.
Now have her turbo'd with a new (to m) engine ;D
Taking it slow at the moment as I get to grips with things but oh yes, oh oh yes. >:D
Take it careful mate with all this rain. Very different beast with another 50 or so bhp.
Thanks Scotte,
As said, taking it easy, only using boost in a straight line at the moment.
Would really like to get the back end out at some point under controlled conditions, so I can work out some limits.
I was skint previously, now I'm destitute but happy, reading all your posts made me do it! 😬
Not really, been saving and came into a little more, this year was always about getting the car the way I want it.
Next year is to about being sensible 😥
Onto last (ISH) phase, I got some more power now to add a little more weight 🤔
Have my side scoops (actually had them three years).
WRX spoiler has arrived.
Front splitter and mid brake light cover has been sent.
Front splitter rods on order (from China 🤬).
All above to be sprayed in dark green to match the roof and fitted.
Dodo mat at home waiting to be installed.
Then I have what I've been aiming for (I hope)
😁
Maureen will look smart Gareth, breaks up the silver very nicely I'm sure. ;D