Martin's 2001 Roadster
I purchased my Roadster back in June 2014. A Black 2001 PFL, with 90,000(ish) on the clock, and a full up to date service book. This is what she looked like when I bought her.
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Soon after buying her I joined here, and started reading about some possible horror stories with oil usage, PreCats and rear subframes. So decided to get mine into Banzai in Weston-Super-Mare, to have the subframe swapped, as it was looking a bit rotten, and the stock manifold swapped for a stainless item. My PreCats were still there and all intact (phew!). Whilst in there, I also had all the rear bushes swapped for poly ones, as they were off anyway.
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What looks like rust bubbling is actually copious amounts of Wax Oil on the subframe.
After treating her to some new parts under the skin, I decided to give her a bit of a spruce up on the outside. Full wash and wax, followed by a headlight polish, with Maguires, and new Badge. :-) :-) :-)
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And a secondhand set of OEM wheels which I had stripped and powder coated, shod with Toyo T1Rs all round.
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So now bitten by the bug of these wonderful little cars, I decided to start doing a few mods and upgrades.
First on the list were some red leather seats, door cards and arm rest.
IMAGE TO FOLLOW!!!!!
Then a new stereo and aerial. Electric one had long gone by a previous owner, replaced with a cheap halfrauds item. The fit was poor and the finish was cheap. So I got a pretty good quality pattern item from the USA.
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Next up, Front and Rear strut braces. Not that I am a particularly fast driver, or drive constantly on the ragged edge, I just like the look of them.(https://i.imgur.com/YXSZ51A.jpg)
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Picked up a red hardtop cheap (sub £200).
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It's now been resprayed textured black.
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Got some boxing gloves to cover hardtop brackets.
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All loaded up and ready for some days away.
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Most recently:-
Full oil and filter change
Replaced gearbox oil with MT90 (Made a world of difference to noise and operation of gearbox).
That's it for now, more to follow.
Martin.
Those seats look like they're in a lovely state. It totally seems like the leather used in the pre-fl seats was much sturdier.
My 52 plate Roadster had red leather as well and it was pristine the day I sold it.
My facelift leather seats don't look anywhere near as good already!
Very nice. Black and red combo really suits the roadster
Quote from: "shnazzle"Those seats look like they're in a lovely state. It totally seems like the leather used in the pre-fl seats was much sturdier.
My 52 plate Roadster had red leather as well and it was pristine the day I sold it.
My facelift leather seats don't look anywhere near as good already!
Generally the seats are in a good state. Drivers seat has started to go on the bolster, but I should be able to rescue it.
Quote from: "s12vea"Very nice. Black and red combo really suits the roadster
Thanks. I think so too. I do like green though. s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Got a spoiler off of a guy who bought it on ebay for £5. Over 30cm too long.
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It looks a little different, with the 30cm and the centre post cut out.
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Got a little more work to do, fettling it, then paint. It has got two very handy bolt holes, so no issue securing it to the boot lid when done. Not sure what car it came from though.
Nice car bud, and liking the spoiler! How on earth did u cut it and then put it back together maintaining strength?
Thanks. It's made from a dense foam material, cuts easily with hacksaw. I drilled three perfectly aligned holes about 6 inches deep in each piece, and epoxy resined 12 inch long threaded bar. It is probably stronger now in the centre than the outer parts. s:D :D s:D
Stop lamp feature is looking good. s;-) ;-) s;-)
Quote from: "StuC"Stop lamp feature is looking good. s;-) ;-) s;-)
Funny you should say that. Was just looking on 'the Bay' for a suitable stop lamp to either embed into the edge or attach underneath. s8) 8) s8)
Does it block the lamp then?
Not directly, but I'm not sure if it has to be visible only directly, or from a certain angle also ??? s:? :? s:?
If the stock lamp sits below the spoiler in terms of distance from the ground, then it might be an issue. Thinking that the back of the 2 is relatively low and most people are in cars that are higher.
In which case your idea of a lamp in the spoiler becomes almost necessary to avoid a rear end party.
Thanks for the advice. s:) :) s:) I'll take a look from behind the wheel of the wife's Focus, and my Grand Vitara, and see what it's like.
It's worth doing it at different distances too, for my money. Perhaps you can follow her and make the call for yourself at different distances.
Doesn't have to be a full stop, a light press on the pedal will suffice to light up.
Spoiler in place. Not completely happy with the finish, but I'm quite pleased with the look. The centre brake light still sits slightly higher than the spoiler, so no additional light required. s:) :) s:)
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Quote from: "mxcum167"Thanks. It's made from a dense foam material, cuts easily with hacksaw. I drilled three perfectly aligned holes about 6 inches deep in each piece, and epoxy resined 12 inch long threaded bar. It is probably stronger now in the centre than the outer parts. s:D :D s:D
I thought about it after and that's exactly how I would have done it. Or even just metal rod! Good work bud. I like it when people get their hands dirty and fabricate things. You know nobody will have the same. Now that is true customisation s;) ;) s;)
Another picture.
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Messing around with Photoshop. s8) 8) s8)
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I actually rather like the spoiler. Subtle
I know these things aren't to everyones taste, but I like them.
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Looks like you have the rest of the shine you bits, so why not s;) ;) s;)
Got some new embossed number plates, and surrounds. Added a little bit of eBay TRD stickerage, et voila.....
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I used this stuff on the door rubbers a few days ago. It hasn't leaked since. Didn't think it would work, but it did. s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
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Fitted clocks with Plasma Glow dials, that I purchased from StuC.
On:-
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Off
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Got the heater dials as well now.
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Got the heater dials as well now.
Where did they come from? Nice them
I got the dash dials from StuC on here. They originally came from m http://www.visual-performance.co.uk/toy ... -172-c.asp (http://www.visual-performance.co.uk/toyota-mr2-172-c.asp) m
You will need to have the dash dials already, as the heater dials connect off of the same control box. Or buy them both together.
Quote from: "mxcum167"I got the dash dials from StuC on here. They originally came from m http://www.visual-performance.co.uk/toy ... -172-c.asp (http://www.visual-performance.co.uk/toyota-mr2-172-c.asp) m
You will need to have the dash dials already, as the heater dials connect off of the same control box. Or buy them both together.
Ah shame, the dial kit is not to my taste. I think it looks a bit 90's. But that's just me. Like the heater dial bit weirdly lol
Saw these on eBay for only £11.95 delivered for the pair. So I thought I'd buy them and have a go at making some bracket to secure them. s8) 8) s8)
Supplied wit M6 and M8 ends.
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Quote from: mxcum167Saw these on eBay for only £11.95 delivered for the pair. So I thought I'd buy them and have a go at making some bracket to secure them. s8) 8) s8)
Supplied wit M6 and M8 ends.
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How'd you get on with these? Fashioned a bracket of sorts?
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Quote from: mxcum167Saw these on eBay for only £11.95 delivered for the pair. So I thought I'd buy them and have a go at making some bracket to secure them. s8) 8) s8)
Supplied wit M6 and M8 ends.
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How'd you get on with these? Fashioned a bracket of sorts?
Still working on it. I got some 25mm angled steel from ebay, and made one bracket as a prototype. The struts are too long for the engine cover, but they are fine for the frunk.
There are some shorter struts from the same supplier on ebay, so I'll get some of those for the engine cover.
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Dropped 2 off into Bonsai on Friday gone, for handbrake cables to be fitted. Andy called me this morning to say, gonna need callipers as well. Ah well, it's only money, can't put a price on safety. Well apparently you can. In this case £83 per corner, and an hours labour.
So, new calipers and 2nd set of new handbrake cables and she's finally through the MOT.
Warning to others, DO NOT buy Paget handbrake cables. Andy at Bonsai told me he has had nothing but trouble with them, he fitted a set of Blueprint ones, and they work like a charm. They are twice the price of Paget, but at least they work. s:D :D s:D
Now to try and get my money back from Eurocarparts
Quote from: "mxcum167"So, new calipers and 2nd set of new handbrake cables and she's finally through the MOT.
Warning to others, DO NOT buy Paget handbrake cables. Andy at Bonsai told me he has had nothing but trouble with them, he fitted a set of Blueprint ones, and they work like a charm. They are twice the price of Paget, but at least they work. s:D :D s:D
Now to try and get my money back from Eurocarparts
I was with him doing the cables they were not fun s:flame: :flame: s:flame:
Rear calipers needed doing and that's no suprise yours where worse than mine. It's for sure the best thing to change them.
Enjoy the sun now. Mine passed on the same day also.
Quote from: "justinread72"Quote from: "mxcum167"So, new calipers and 2nd set of new handbrake cables and she's finally through the MOT.
Warning to others, DO NOT buy Paget handbrake cables. Andy at Bonsai told me he has had nothing but trouble with them, he fitted a set of Blueprint ones, and they work like a charm. They are twice the price of Paget, but at least they work. s:D :D s:D
Now to try and get my money back from Eurocarparts
I was with him doing the cables they were not fun s:flame: :flame: s:flame:
Rear calipers needed doing and that's no suprise yours where worse than mine. It's for sure the best thing to change them.
Enjoy the sun now. Mine passed on the same day also.
I suspected the calipers would need doing, I noticed the dust seal on one was a bit messed up.
Might see you at Queen Square on Sunday. s:D :D s:D
Bought her a little present for passing her MOT.
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A couple of bits added today.
New knob !
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Start button, wiring to follow, now that I think I have worked it out.
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Fitted engine cover gas strut. Lifts cover fine after an initial lift of about 2 inches. I was going to try and reposition it so that it lifted as soon as I pulled the lever, but after thinking about, I think it is better this way.
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The strut is a 300N (30.5 kgf) 35cm long, with a 14cm stroke.
Ok, here goes for a little write up, on how to make your own gas strut brackets.
You will need:-
1 x 350mm Gas Strut rated to 300N (30.5 kgf)
215mm of 25mmx25mm angled steel (preferably cut to 140mm and 75mm lengths, saves you having to cut it)
1 x M8 nut and nyloc nut and washer
Paint of your choice
Next drill holes as shown in the diagram below. I have tried to show the correct orientation of the angled steel as best I can, please shout if it is not clear.
There are more holes than are needed to allow for some adjustment in the leverage acting on the engine cover. i.e. you may want less leverage for a standard engine lid, or more if you have got a spoiler attached.
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The Engine Lid Bracket, bolts directly over the existing hinge using the hinge bolts already there. I'll let you decide how to achieve this, but I undid one bolt, and put the bracket on with that bolt finger tight, and then undid the other, and swiveled the bracket into place and bolted it up tight.
The chassis bracket bolts down using one existing wing bolt, and the other hole on the bracket should line up with an unused hole through the wing/chassis. Unless you have got childlike hands you will need to remove the rear light to get a nut and spanner in to allow you to bolt it down.
Finally attach the gas strut, to give the desired motion of the engine lid.
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NB. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO YOU OR YOU VEHICLE BY FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS. THEY WORKED FOR ME AND THAT IS THAT. I AM NOT A QUALIFIED ENGINEER OR METAL WORKER, JUST A, SOMETIMES OVER AMBITIOUS ENTHUSIAST, THAT SOMETIMES GETS IT RIGHT.
MODS, I'm happy for you to turn this into a How-To, if you think it is worthy. s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Make with the details .. hahaha s:D :D s:D Weekend is over.
Quote from: "shnazzle"Make with the details .. hahaha s:D :D s:D Weekend is over.
Have a read above. Anything else you need to know, just ask. s;-) ;-) s;-)
Brilliant! Thanks heaps
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Now, I'm not expecting miracles, but at £11.33 inc delivery, got to be worth a punt. s:D :D s:D
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The gas struts I can find are either; 140mm stroke length and 325mm overall length, or 160mm stroke length and 365mm overall length, which of these would you think is best?
Also are ball jointed connectors essential or would fixed eye type connectors be OK?
Thanks
Quote from: "lamcote"The gas struts I can find are either; 140mm stroke length and 325mm overall length, or 160mm stroke length and 365mm overall length, which of these would you think is best?
Also are ball jointed connectors essential or would fixed eye type connectors be OK?
Thanks
The ones I used are item number 281854786428
Not sure about the fixed eye type, I've never used them.
Martin.
Thanks, are all the drilled holes 8mm diameter? Also will you be doing the Frunk lid?
Yes all 8mm, yes I will be doing the frunk lid, but that will take a little more work, as there's not a lot of room for the brackets.
Watch this space. :-) :-) :-)
Think you would have to be mad to try those springs, when Teins are £130, the labour involved in swapping them, also it's not a front engined front wheel drive car, if you exit a bend backwards you would regret spending so little then, also what if one broke?
Quote from: "Hext007"Think you would have to be mad to try those springs, when Teins are £130, the labour involved in swapping them, also it's not a front engined front wheel drive car, if you exit a bend backwards you would regret spending so little then, also what if one broke?
I was going to write a lengthy response back to this comment, about how I am quite confident when it comes to maintenance of my cars, and how I have used progressive rate springs, and how I have not read anything bad about these springs despite quite lengthy internet searching. In fact I have read some quite encouraging excerpts from some VAG forums of people using these springs.
However I decided against it as all that is anecdotal. Suffice to say, that if no one tries things like this, how would anyone else find out how good or bad something is. I am willing to try and see how good they are. It is unlikely they are any worse that my current springs, that were an advisory on my recent MOT.
If after all of this, I end up in a ditch somewhere, you have my permission to point and laugh, whilst saying 'I told you so'. :-) :-) :-)
Well, they've arrived. Just need to find time to fit them now.
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Striped the back end down:-
- Rear lights removed
- Bumper removed
- Crash bar removed
- Exhaust removed
- Rubbed down the antiroll bar, and painted with rust converter, ready for painting.
- Removed standard induction pipe, and installed new Markiii pipe. :-) :-) :-)
- Fitted "new to me" engine cover with TRD style boot spoiler.
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Things left todo:-
- Finish painting antiroll bar, and anything else I see that needs doing.
- Fit new Cobra quad (when it arrives ;D ;D )
- Refit all of the above, except lights, as I have some FL replacements. 8) 8) 8)
- Get the wheels I bought from Onion86, powdercoated, I'm thinking black, and shod with some new rubber.
- Plan the next round of upgrades. :o
How were the supercheap springs?
There's a set on amazon for £75.00 at the moment
Not fitted them yet. Only just getting back into doing things on the car again, as I split from my wife back in July, and have been busy moving, selling the house and sorting all the stuff that needs to be sorted. On the upside, I now have lots more money to spend. s;-) ;-) s;-)
Cars looking good!
Have you wired the starter button so that the key is no longer required at all or do you still need it for the initial part of the start up?
Quote from: "MilesH"Cars looking good!
Have you wired the starter button so that the key is no longer required at all or do you still need it for the initial part of the start up?
Still need the key unfortunately. I don't trust the little angels that live around here or where I work. s;-) ;-) s;-)
Can I assume that you simply don't turn the ignition key fully and then hit the START button or have you got something really clever set up??
Quote from: "Brizee67"Can I assume that you simply don't turn the ignition key fully and then hit the START button or have you got something really clever set up??
Spot on. Turn key to ACC, then press the button.
Quote from: "mxcum167"Quote from: "Brizee67"Can I assume that you simply don't turn the ignition key fully and then hit the START button or have you got something really clever set up??
Spot on. Turn key to ACC, then press the button.
It'd be cool if you could disable the key from actually firing up the starter motor. I wonder if there's a way of doing that?
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Quote from: "Brizee67"Quote from: "mxcum167"Quote from: "Brizee67"Can I assume that you simply don't turn the ignition key fully and then hit the START button or have you got something really clever set up??
Spot on. Turn key to ACC, then press the button.
It'd be cool if you could disable the key from actually firing up the starter motor. I wonder if there's a way of doing that?
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Theoretically if you can interrupt the operation of ST2 on the switch, then yes.
If I was going to put a Start button in the car (which I think is very cool btw) I'd definitely want to disable the key start otherwise there'd be no point from my point of view. Good positioning btw, very cool looking.
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New shiny shiny arrived today. ;) ;)
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Very nice [emoji3]
Cool build thread.
I watched this yesterday on youtube if anyone is brave enough.... proper keyless!
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that looks and shiny!
Spot the difference. :) :) :)
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looking good
OK, so I haven't been on here for a while. My Roadster has been off the road for about a year, mainly due to some health issues of mine. Today I went to my lockup and hooked up a new battery, and she started on the first turn of the key. I forgot just how sweet the cobra exhaust sounds.
Going to get her in for an MOT next week, to see what's needed. I suspect the rear brakes are going to need some attention again, as even though they were fixed at the last MOT, the hand brake seemed to stop working on one side within a month or so. Looking forward to getting to work on her and putting in some sunny miles, when the weather cheers up. :) :) :)
Good luck with MOT, and enjoy sunny motoring :) :) :)
I've just been through my build thread, changing all the images to a new image hosting provider, seeing as Photobucket seem to not allow free image hosting anymore. How very public spirited of them. :D
Really enjoyed reading through your build thread, the car looks great, you've obviously spent a lot of time and effort on it.
Just the motovation I need to start on my new purchase.
Hope your now well and that the car passes the mot so you can start enjoying it again.
From a fellow MartynC 😀
Thanks Martyn. I'm getting better, got an operation in a couple of weeks, which will hopefully sort me out.
I picked the car up from my lock up today. Gave it a service and she seems to be running quite sweetly, so fingers crossed. She's going in Tuesday. :)
MOT done. New front discs and pads a bulb, and a bit of handbrake adjustment. Now to put some miles on her. [emoji4]
A couple of months ago I decided to remove the Cobra Quad. Just a bit too loud for me. Currently the standard one is back on, but I'm on the look out for a TTE.
Everything is at a stand still at the moment though, as I have just had heart bypass surgery, and I'm on a 12 week recovery. No lifting anything heavier that 1kg for 6 weeks, and then going steady until week 12. :(
Look out for updates soon.
Quote from: MartinC on July 9, 2018, 11:37
A couple of months ago I decided to remove the Cobra Quad. Just a bit too loud for me. Currently the standard one is back on, but I'm on the look out for a TTE.
Everything is at a stand still at the moment though, as I have just had heart bypass surgery, and I'm on a 12 week recovery. No lifting anything heavier that 1kg for 6 weeks, and then going steady until week 12. :(
Look out for updates soon.
Enjoyed reading as I was looking to upgrade to a quad at some point (I like noise!)
I do hope your recovery is speedy and all goes well so you can get back to what you enjoy.
:D
All the best with the recovery. Take it easy. Doctors orders: lazy sunny lidless drives :)
Yes, lots of lidless drives will aid recovery. That's a fact, it helped me! Good luck for a speedy recovery. :)
Not been on here in a while, as I have been concentrating on my recovery.
Now I'm back, and she has just passed her MOT, so time for some TLC. :D
Great news on the MOT. That's putting your best foot forward.
Really enjoyed the write up also happy to hear you are recovering, shame you changed your spoiler as the other one looked great IMO. I think it was off an FTO.
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Quote from: Chriss on May 16, 2019, 03:05
Really enjoyed the write up also happy to hear you are recovering, shame you changed your spoiler as the other one looked great IMO. I think it was off an FTO.
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Thanks
I've still got the engine cover with that spoiler attached. I may put it back on one day. ;)
It does look similar to the FTO one, so it could be.
Another year, and another MOT done, with only advisories this time. Even the handbrake passed!!!
She does scrub up well. 8) ;D
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Driving home from work recently, and the MR2 started to behave a bit weird. Hesitating occasionally, especially when pulling away. Then towards the end of my commute, she started to misfire and the engine warning light started to flash.
I leave my OBD2 wifi dongle connected permenatly, so I pulled over and connected to the VLINK wifi, and ran some diagnostics.
P0304 - misfire on cyclinder 4, detected and confirmed. :(
So I did some quick diagnostics.
Cleared all codes.
Swapped coil pack with cylinder 1
Code P0304 returned.
Swapped plug with cylinder 1
Code P0304 returned.
Only 1 thing left that I have the ability to check, fuel injector.
It was starting to get dark now, so I decided to buy a new injector off ebay, rathe than swapping them around.
So this morning, I swapped over the injector. I was surprised how easy it was, after doing a little bit of Youtube research, confidence levels were high. 30 mins later, and it was time to start her up. Purring like a kitten. While I had everything else apart, I also swapped in some new plugs I had been meaning to change for a while.
I seem to be single handedly trying every exhaust there is for the MR2, trying to find that elusive exhaust note that "lights my fire".
So far I have had:-
Lotus style twin centre exit - I never actually fitted this one, as I didn't like the quality
Cobra Quad - Good quality, fit not that great, and too loud
Ebay unbranded - Twin oval, quality average, good fit, still a bit too loud
I've decide to try out the Malian TTE sytle system. The quality seems good. I like the separate twin exhaust side pipes, make fitting a lot easier. I am very impressed with the exhaust note. A nice burble without being too loud. So far, so good.
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So after taking a look at replacing the front hubs, brake back plates, discs, pads and struts yesterday. I decided that the hubs were going to be a step too far for me. So I contacted a garage in Weston-super-Mare after a recommendation from a few people. Rectors Way Garage. Sent them a message on FB yesterday evening at 11.30pm, explaining what I wanted done. They sent me a message within 10 mins, and after a brief conversation to confirm a few details, they said to bring it in today and they would fit it in. Dropped her off at 9.30am, phone call at 16:30, all done, and they also repaired a split in my exhaust flexi, as they said they don't like to let a car leave without knowing it is all working.
Ricardo, the mechanic said the hubs were a pain to get off, but nothing a big hammer wouldn't shift, but he did say, he wouldn't like to tackle them on axel stands outside a house.
Very happy with the work they have done, and I've found a new good garage to use.
Booked the '2' in for a new roof at Jack Smiths. Can't wait for the 25th September now. :) ;D :))
What colour are you going for?
I was tempted to go 'RED', but I have a thing for black cars, so 'Black' it is. 8) :)
I was wondering as red looks great on a black car!
The black material is however better quality than the red so thats a bonus.
Running on 17"s now, bought from Bcxbcx. Toyo T1-R's all around. 215/40 R17 on the rear, and 205/40 R17 on the front. I was a little concerned that they may be a little heavy, but I actually like the way they feel. Wheels are in fair to good condition, but they will get a light refurb soon. I'm thinking of keeping the rims in chrome/silver and painting the centres black. ;D
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Today was her appointment with Jack Smith in Swansea. Thoroughly nice bloke. 2.5 hours later she's sporting her new weave. Very pleased with the quality of the finished product. Even my girlfriend, who is a professional seamstress and very fussy, said that it was good work and very clean and tight stitching.
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So, my Dial overlays started to flicker on and off, and I cannot find any obvious loose connections, so I decided to remove them from both the main dials and the heater controls. Easy enough, but I noticed that two of my OEM dash bulbs were not working.
As the OEM bulbs are a little dim anyway I got some upgraded 2.3w 286 bulbs from Amazon. The OEM ones are 1.2w.
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Very pleased with the brighter look. This is on about 80% of fully bright.
MOT passed today. Couple of advisories to sort out. Rear brake pads and some minor rust on a rear suspension mounting point. Will get the garage to show me where when I pick it up.
Congratulations on the MOT, its a great feeling!
@TheTigerUK may be interested in your bright bulbs above?
Quote from: MartinC on March 2, 2022, 10:29MOT passed today. Couple of advisories to sort out. Rear brake pads and some minor rust on a rear suspension mounting point. Will get the garage to show me where when I pick it up.
So, the rust on the rear suspension mounting is actually the offside rear quarter panel bubbling in the usual place. I have already got a new panel to fit, just not got around to it yet. Also the garage I use said with the mileage that I do, the rear pads will probably last until next year. ;D
Quote from: MartinC on November 10, 2021, 18:20So, my Dial overlays started to flicker on and off, and I cannot find any obvious loose connections, so I decided to remove them from both the main dials and the heater controls. Easy enough, but I noticed that two of my OEM dash bulbs were not working.
As the OEM bulbs are a little dim anyway I got some upgraded 2.3w 286 bulbs from Amazon. The OEM ones are 1.2w.
Very pleased with the brighter look. This is on about 80% of fully bright.
Have you a link to the ones you used Martin there seems to be a lot, thanks.
Quote from: TheTigerUK on March 2, 2022, 13:41Have you a link to the ones you used Martin there seems to be a lot, thanks.
Here you go. This is for a pack of 10, which is the correct number for a manual car. I think you may need a couple more bulbs if you have got an SMT.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00V6C685M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Style bar arrived today. Can't wait for weather to improve and get this lovely item installed.
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mmmm.toying with the idea...mmmm
Quote from: MartinC on March 2, 2022, 13:54Here you go. This is for a pack of 10, which is the correct number for a manual car. I think you may need a couple more bulbs if you have got an SMT.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00V6C685M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thank you.
ps: Are they safe ? :)
Quote from: TheTigerUK on March 2, 2022, 15:59Thank you.
ps: Are they safe ? :)
I'm obviously not going to provide you with any guarantees, but I've not had any problems in the 3 months I've had them in.
Quote from: MartinC on March 2, 2022, 13:54Here you go. This is for a pack of 10, which is the correct number for a manual car. I think you may need a couple more bulbs if you have got an SMT.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00V6C685M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Fitted today, thank you, I was really surprised how small the bulbs are.
(https://i.imgur.com/nBLVPLT.jpg)
Quote from: TheTigerUK on March 5, 2022, 16:23Fitted today, thank you, I was really surprised how small the bulbs are.
(https://i.imgur.com/nBLVPLT.jpg)
Yes, they are tiny. I bet you can't wait until it's dark to see the difference. ;D I know I couldn't. ;D
Quote from: MartinC on March 5, 2022, 17:18Yes, they are tiny. I bet you can't wait until it's dark to see the difference. ;D I know I couldn't. ;D
It looks good, thanks :)