So Coilovers went in, without much of an issue, no rounded or snapped bolts and no major hassle considering the age and mileage.
I think...
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Another busy evening. This corner fought me every step of the way.
Going at the other three tomorrow.
Pray for...Leave a comment:
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Thanks. Iām doing this in phases and we are quite far away from the cosmetic phase š
But she defo needs some interior. That switch,...Leave a comment:
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Thanks lads, i really do appreciate the positive comments. Keeps me (and my spending) going ha.
Had a small win this evening, only two things...Leave a comment:
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So I did a deal on a set of 18x8J OX Superleggeras on adverts not knowing they were from a gent on here DaveIRL. So after a trip out to Daves neck of...Last edited by daves86; 01-06-2023, 03:00 PM.Leave a comment:
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Sorted with a big thanks to Dave.irl. Was nice to meet him and his fleet of cars!Leave a comment:
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I think this thread will just be a chronological replacement of every single part until I have 30k in a 6k car š¤£
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So i finally got the car back from the garage today. It had
Timing belt
Water Pump
Smoke Test
Battery
Gear linkage...Leave a comment:
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Wanted - 5x100 18s
Has anyone got a set of alloys floating about that they want rid of? Im after a set for the TT and the fitment is less than ideal on its current awful... -
First ireland actually were very good at 790, but i eventually went with AXA through Munstergroup. Munstergroup basically discounted the price they originally...Leave a comment:
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Doing the usual nonsense of ringing everyone trying to get a quote on a 22 year old car. Which may as well be a space shuttle to most of them. God forbid...Last edited by daves86; 24-05-2023, 11:26 AM.Leave a comment:
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So a set of FK coilovers are on the way and should land soon. I gave her a quick clean with the help of my son, he thinks blue cars are cool, dont have...Last edited by daves86; 24-05-2023, 10:31 AM.Leave a comment:
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"a very clean example"
Hole in the sump and looks to have introduced the passenger door to a tree at a high rate of knots. Spotless...Leave a comment:
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In fairness thats compound from me polishing the lights. The car will be getting a full cosmetic refresh as soon as the mechanicals and NCT are in hand....Leave a comment:
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I saw another cooper s out in Dollymount leaving the golf course LD reg, thought it was this but not. Yours looked a lovely car, a well sorted one is...Leave a comment:
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Yeah i feel like the clutch is brand new on it, and the majority of trips i do now you cant even notice. So to be honest i might get away with the TB...Last edited by daves86; 13-05-2023, 09:18 AM.Leave a comment:
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Oh wow, thats a heartache. I would have replaced every vac line before i got to that. Mind you the OBDeleven might have thrown up some reading issues...Leave a comment:
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Small update on the car.
Rear brakes are now on, absolute nightmare of a job, the wheels that were on were the total wrong offset and needed...Leave a comment:
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I guess welding is an absolute can of worms so slightly more understandable but an electric repair surely has a best and worst case scenario with associated...Leave a comment:
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Seemingly just the temp gauge and the LCD is missing a few lines.
They got back to me saying they cant cost the repair until they get it...Leave a comment:
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