Loads to do.
14 December 2010, 04:48 PM
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Loads to do.
Over the last few weeks I have managed to get some stuff squirrled away for fitting. I actually thought I could get the bits fitted over the few days before Chrimbo weekend then I laid all the stuff out and thought...........
Oh ****!
1. The rear subframe/diff carrier, lateral arms and trailing arms all bushed up.
2. Gearbox and rear diff oils.
3. The rest of the suspension bushes.
4. Lightweight pulleys.
5. Sport cat.
6. Engine bay bolt kit.
7. Crystal fogs.
It's time to get a priority order sorted, up admin grinner my!
Oh ****!
1. The rear subframe/diff carrier, lateral arms and trailing arms all bushed up.
2. Gearbox and rear diff oils.
3. The rest of the suspension bushes.
4. Lightweight pulleys.
5. Sport cat.
6. Engine bay bolt kit.
7. Crystal fogs.
It's time to get a priority order sorted, up admin grinner my!
14 December 2010, 05:20 PM
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Well, you are going to be a busy boy Ian.
I would get them done in this priority order:
1. Lightweight pulleys (makes a real difference to the acceleration)
2. Engine bay bolt kit (nothing like a bit of engine bay bling)
3. Crystal fogs (bit of exterior bling)
4. Gearbox and rear diff oils
5. The rear subframe/diff carrier, lateral arms and trailing arms all bushed up (are you fitting diff lockdown bolts and bushes as well? as this really tightens up the rear end of the car)
6. The rest of the suspension bushes
7. Sport cat (get it done just before a remap)
Just my two penneth.
I would get them done in this priority order:
1. Lightweight pulleys (makes a real difference to the acceleration)
2. Engine bay bolt kit (nothing like a bit of engine bay bling)
3. Crystal fogs (bit of exterior bling)
4. Gearbox and rear diff oils
5. The rear subframe/diff carrier, lateral arms and trailing arms all bushed up (are you fitting diff lockdown bolts and bushes as well? as this really tightens up the rear end of the car)
6. The rest of the suspension bushes
7. Sport cat (get it done just before a remap)
Just my two penneth.
14 December 2010, 05:48 PM
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Well, you are going to be a busy boy Ian.
I would get them done in this priority order:
1. Lightweight pulleys (makes a real difference to the acceleration)
2. Engine bay bolt kit (nothing like a bit of engine bay bling)
3. Crystal fogs (bit of exterior bling)
4. Gearbox and rear diff oils
5. The rear subframe/diff carrier, lateral arms and trailing arms all bushed up (are you fitting diff lockdown bolts and bushes as well? as this really tightens up the rear end of the car)
6. The rest of the suspension bushes
7. Sport cat (get it done just before a remap)
Just my two penneth.
I would get them done in this priority order:
1. Lightweight pulleys (makes a real difference to the acceleration)
2. Engine bay bolt kit (nothing like a bit of engine bay bling)
3. Crystal fogs (bit of exterior bling)
4. Gearbox and rear diff oils
5. The rear subframe/diff carrier, lateral arms and trailing arms all bushed up (are you fitting diff lockdown bolts and bushes as well? as this really tightens up the rear end of the car)
6. The rest of the suspension bushes
7. Sport cat (get it done just before a remap)
Just my two penneth.
4. Lightweight pulleys (makes a real difference to the acceleration)
2. Engine bay bolt kit (nothing like a bit of engine bay bling)
3. Crystal fogs (bit of exterior bling)
1. Gearbox and rear diff oils
5. The rear subframe/diff carrier, lateral arms and trailing arms all bushed up (are you fitting diff lockdown bolts and bushes as well? as this really tightens up the rear end of the car) The rear diff carrier bush kit does away with the anti tramp bushes, how much are the lock down kits?
6. The rest of the suspension bushes
7. Sport cat (get it done just before a remap)
Going for easy to do first.
17 December 2010, 06:02 PM
#7
Ooohh HID's, by far he best mod i've done to mine,even more than the exhaust and re-map.
The difference in night driving is unreal.
If you need a helping hand at all mate i would be more than happy to help
I'm almost ready with my wheels,tyres and laquer but too cold at the mo then it's wheels,brake discs and pads and coilovers. Merry xmas to meeeeee !
by far he best mod i've done to mine,even more than the exhaust and re-map.The difference in night driving is unreal.
If you need a helping hand at all mate i would be more than happy to help
I'm almost ready with my wheels,tyres and laquer but too cold at the mo then it's wheels,brake discs and pads and coilovers. Merry xmas to meeeeee !
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15 January 2011, 09:03 PM
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Managed to get all the oils done today, diff, gearbox and engine. Went for the three "M's", Motul Diff Oil, Millers Gearbox and Engine oil.
Fitted the Crystal Fogs too.
So, here's the progress.
1. The rear subframe/diff carrier, lateral arms and trailing arms all bushed up.
2. Gearbox and rear diff oils. DONE.
3. Then the rest of the suspension bushes.
4. Lightweight pulleys.
5. Sport cat.
6. Engine bay bolt kit.
7. Crystal fogs. DONE.
8. Arches and back end re-spray 24th Jan.
Rear trailing and lateral arms are off for powder coating Monday.
Colour?
Chipping away.
Fitted the Crystal Fogs too.
So, here's the progress.
1. The rear subframe/diff carrier, lateral arms and trailing arms all bushed up.
2. Gearbox and rear diff oils. DONE.
3. Then the rest of the suspension bushes.
4. Lightweight pulleys.
5. Sport cat.
6. Engine bay bolt kit.
7. Crystal fogs. DONE.
8. Arches and back end re-spray 24th Jan.
Rear trailing and lateral arms are off for powder coating Monday.
Colour?
Chipping away.
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15 January 2011, 09:35 PM
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Managed to get all the oils done today, diff, gearbox and engine. Went for the three "M's", Motul Diff Oil, Millers Gearbox and Engine oil.
Fitted the Crystal Fogs too.
So, here's the progress.
1. The rear subframe/diff carrier, lateral arms and trailing arms all bushed up.
2. Gearbox and rear diff oils. DONE.
3. Then the rest of the suspension bushes.
4. Lightweight pulleys.
5. Sport cat.
6. Engine bay bolt kit.
7. Crystal fogs. DONE.
8. Arches and back end re-spray 24th Jan.
Rear trailing and lateral arms are off for powder coating Monday.
Colour?
Chipping away.
Fitted the Crystal Fogs too.
So, here's the progress.
1. The rear subframe/diff carrier, lateral arms and trailing arms all bushed up.
2. Gearbox and rear diff oils. DONE.
3. Then the rest of the suspension bushes.
4. Lightweight pulleys.
5. Sport cat.
6. Engine bay bolt kit.
7. Crystal fogs. DONE.
8. Arches and back end re-spray 24th Jan.
Rear trailing and lateral arms are off for powder coating Monday.
Colour?
Chipping away.
good choice of oil mate as you can't go wrong with motul oil as it's one of the best out there im running the motul v300 oil and also motul gearbox oil
any chance you can pm me the number for that guy for flocking fella ?
keep up the good work ian as you will get there in the end
30 January 2011, 12:09 PM
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1. The rear subframe/diff carrier, lateral arms and trailing arms all bushed up.
2. Gearbox and rear diff oils. DONE.
3. Then the rest of the suspension bushes.
4. Lightweight pulleys.
5. Sport cat.
6. Engine bay bolt kit.
7. Crystal fogs. DONE.
8. Arches and back end re-spray. DONE
Managed to get some brand spanking number plate light harnesses, lenses, brackets and a new filler neck. I'll do pics of these when I fit them. The old ones are pretty shocking. I was very surprised at how good the rear bumper support bracket was though, job saved.
2. Gearbox and rear diff oils. DONE.
3. Then the rest of the suspension bushes.
4. Lightweight pulleys.
5. Sport cat.
6. Engine bay bolt kit.
7. Crystal fogs. DONE.
8. Arches and back end re-spray. DONE
Managed to get some brand spanking number plate light harnesses, lenses, brackets and a new filler neck. I'll do pics of these when I fit them. The old ones are pretty shocking. I was very surprised at how good the rear bumper support bracket was though, job saved.
31 January 2011, 09:03 PM
#16
Got the car back from the body shop and I am very impressed.
It had been done before but the arches had not been treated to any protection or wax oil treatment, hence they had gone again.
He's replaced the loops that hold the bumper on to the arches and the bumper is now bolted and not held with ****ey push plugs. It'll be going back soon for the front lip and bumper.
The red mudflaps have been taken off and replaced with the OE Spats.
It had been done before but the arches had not been treated to any protection or wax oil treatment, hence they had gone again.
He's replaced the loops that hold the bumper on to the arches and the bumper is now bolted and not held with ****ey push plugs. It'll be going back soon for the front lip and bumper.
The red mudflaps have been taken off and replaced with the OE Spats.
02 February 2011, 09:21 PM
#18
Rear Number Plate Lights
These came off!
These went on after some cleaning, treating and a coat of paint. they came with new harnesses and lens.
Fuel Filler next
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14 February 2011, 09:19 PM
#26
1. The rear subframe/diff carrier.
2. Engine, gearbox and rear diff oils. DONE.
3. Then the rest of the suspension bushes.
4. Lightweight pulleys.
5. Sport cat.
6. Engine bay bolt kit.
7. Crystal fogs. DONE.
8. Arches and back end re-spray. DONE
9. Lateral arms and trailing arms all "pinked up". DONE pics up soon
10. CDF dog bar.
2. Engine, gearbox and rear diff oils. DONE.
3. Then the rest of the suspension bushes.
4. Lightweight pulleys.
5. Sport cat.
6. Engine bay bolt kit.
7. Crystal fogs. DONE.
8. Arches and back end re-spray. DONE
9. Lateral arms and trailing arms all "pinked up". DONE pics up soon
10. CDF dog bar.
