kie_dub 0 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Decided to set myself a challenge/mini project! I want the car running and looking good for this showThe idea is this, currently my vrt needs or must have the following:1. Fix oil leak which involves removing the gear box2. Full service (y) 3. New leads (y)4. Clean the MAF/throttle bodies/isv valve to try and sort out the running issues im having (y)5. Weld exhaust as it is blowing on the downpipe (y)6. FULL RESPRAY (and i dont mean inside the doors and bay just what you can see as this is adaily)7. New wheels, ideally split rims but if i cant find any in time, poss D90s or merc wheels 8. Wrap exhaust/turbo boost piping etc to stop heat soak9. New splitter (still looking for one help please)As you can see there is alot to do, will i get it all done, Place bets now! And all this isnt me dreaming i have been saving up so funds arnt an issue its parts and time that is lol!!Ill keep you all posted if anyone is interested Link to post Share on other sites
golfrabbit33 0 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 best of british old chap Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_ciw 507 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Good luck matey hope you get it all sorted ............ Nothing better than a plan coming together go for it chap... Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I bet you 50p and a packet of rizla that you get 8 of the 9 things done.... I have faith in you man so dont let me down.... :) Link to post Share on other sites
kie_dub 0 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Cheers peeps, and make it a pound and u got a deal Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 done! Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 nice one fella i know all about dead lines was puttin my gearbox back in the moring of one show lol Link to post Share on other sites
anna 0 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 i have faith i have a whole engine to rebuild finish painting my engine bay and undersealing wrap my 6 branch, polish engine bay rebuild engine, and put it back in the car i think thats it, oh and paintr slam panel Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Sounds do-able fella, time to get your hands dIrty! You gunna post progress pics??? Link to post Share on other sites
kie_dub 0 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 yep will do, mini update... going to the bodyshop tomorrow to see the guy and when he can do it, car is booked in for getting exhaust fixed and oil leak fixed on monday, servicing car tomorrow afternoon and clean the maf isv and throttle body. got to order bonnet bra, exhaust wrap and something else but forgot what it is lol. thats about it so far.... o and i cant find any wheels grrr Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Splitter? Link to post Share on other sites
kie_dub 0 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 oh yeah not found one yet might get one off ebay Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 cool stuff, wot body shop u using? Link to post Share on other sites
kie_dub 0 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 its me dads mate, so gunna do it for cheap for me Link to post Share on other sites
anna 0 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 thats good bodywork is so expensive cheap is always nice Link to post Share on other sites
DanH 1 Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 its me dads mate' date=' so gunna do it for cheap for me [/quote']no way! could u possibly get me, ur new best friend, a quote for bonnet and wings Link to post Share on other sites
kie_dub 0 Posted June 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 ill ask for ya, well im getting a full respray for 400 quid! he has done my dads scooby a few years ago and did an alright job, im not after a show car finish, its just getting tatty now and rusting in the usual places so thought id might aswel get it all done. Link to post Share on other sites
kie_dub 0 Posted June 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Right so i got some work done on the car yesterday, a few things off my list. I cleaned the MAF, changed the standard ht leads which were a mess to 10mm dubpower ones, changed the plugs, changed the oil, and cleaned the air filter. When we started the car it was running like a sack of spanners and smoking like mad out the exhaust (white smoke) Tried putting the old plugs back in but still did it, tried the old leads but still did it, so thought it might be the stuff i put on the maf, turned out that 2 ht leads wernt in the maf properly!Anyways that stopped the smoke and misfiring, took it down the motorway and its still having problem when im in 4th and 5th with my foot down its spluttering like mad and hesitating, its like the engine isnt burning the air fuel mixture quick enough and its blowing the spark out. So still not got the problem fixed there.Next on the list is fixing the oil leak which involves removing the gearbox and fixing the blowing downpipe. Car is booked in for monday to get these sorted! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 you're gettin there then mate!! fingers crossed for ya... i need to lift my coilovers as im scrubbing like a b**ch every time i get over 60 and thats about it for me, but i bet i dont get it done! lol Link to post Share on other sites
anna 0 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 i will help at inters to raise it Link to post Share on other sites
kie_dub 0 Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 dont be lazy nat and get it done lol! Just dropped the car off at the garage for the oil leak to be sorted and the exhaust fixed (stop it sounding like a tractor) Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Yeah im gonna have to, i cant go all that way how it is cuz anythin over 60 and i scub as soon as i hit a slight dip....Its a piss easy job though so i should be able to do it sat (weather permitting) You really are gettin on a mission arent you?! :) Link to post Share on other sites
kie_dub 0 Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Yuupp lol! im finding it very hard to find wheels though already got a buyer for mine. Hopefully have a date for the respray in the next day or two aswel Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 what wheels are you after? Link to post Share on other sites
kie_dub 0 Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 not too sure lol! i want split rims that are already in very good condition and have stretched tyres on, thats option 1. if i cant find any id settle for a set of merc amg or porsche d90s something along those lines. just something nice and shiny really lol Link to post Share on other sites
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