Post 689856 by spacca on 2014-02-16 21:26:01
I just want to get the the car through its MOT then go from there with the upgrades so here goes. Please be patient with me. [ATTACH=CONFIG]23802[/ATTACH]
I just want to get the the car through its MOT then go from there with the upgrades so here goes. Please be patient with me. [ATTACH=CONFIG]23802[/ATTACH]
some of you may recognize the car. [ATTACH=CONFIG]23803[/ATTACH]
If anybody has any info on this car i would be very greatfull. Bought this off Quaddy (i think) in 2012 and has been a great drive. Anyway, things to do for MOT 1. new cat 2. new rear o2 sensor 3. new tyre. That's it really. fixed a few problems myself. [ATTACH=CONFIG]23804[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]23805[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]23806[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23807[/ATTACH]
Think someone t5d5 owned this
Can you spot the difference. Tools used, 4 foot crowbar. For all you suspension heads, this is non Nivomat right? Sorry, photos out of sync. Look up.
Also had to bodge rear bumper as you can see. This is only temporary mind. But might go for the RAT look on the outside to ease cost.
That's an S60R exhaust, that's why it's too short for the car. Those are standard shocks, nivomat have a rubber boot covering the bottom half. I've put a shout over on T5D5, see what replies I get.
[QUOTE=M-R-P;689881]That's an S60R exhaust, that's why it's too short for the car. Those are standard shocks, nivomat have a rubber boot covering the bottom half. I've put a shout over on T5D5, see what replies I get.[/QUOTE] Thanks for the exhaust info. Will keep a look out for a V70R one.
Right, I just got a response from Tim on T5D5. Your car wasn't mapped, nor was it tuned in any way other than the intercooler and a set of coilovers.
I'd recommend getting some extensions for your exhaust tips to bring them out another 4 inches :)
Good luck in getting it all sorted The vulture in me is saying if it doesn't make it through not and you break it, how much for front bumper?
[QUOTE=jdavis;689901]Good luck in getting it all sorted The vulture in me is saying if it doesn't make it through not and you break it, how much for front bumper?[/QUOTE] And the FMIC :)
Hopefully it won't come to that but will keep you all informed if it comes to breaking it. I actually like the look of the exhaust tip recessed slightly. I just need to lower it a little before I change the bumper.
[QUOTE=spacca;689858]some of you may recognize the car. [ATTACH=CONFIG]23803[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Nice bumper. Is this a bumper off and 'R' or a custom made one?
R bumper mate.
[QUOTE=M-R-P;690059]R bumper mate.[/QUOTE] Ooooow I want one! I wonder how much they cost to buy at the Main Stealer because I bet scrap ones are virtually unheard of.
You bunch of vultures.lol sure bunch isn't politically correct but flock, gaggle, brood. Who knows but bunch will do. hope you can get those few bits sorted....can be a useful bunch here at times. A few wanted ads may be in order see if anyones got anything hanging around.
[QUOTE=JamesT5;690067]Ooooow I want one! I wonder how much they cost to buy at the Main Stealer because I bet scrap ones are virtually unheard of.[/QUOTE] he who shall not be named flogged a few, 250 a pop I believe.
[QUOTE=M-R-P;690077]he who shall not be named flogged a few, 250 a pop I believe.[/QUOTE] MacBeth? pmsl
[QUOTE=M-R-P;690077]he who shall not be named flogged a few, 250 a pop I believe.[/QUOTE] BongoDave? ;) :hilarious
I`d sell it and buy a BMW.
Its off. now i just need to separate the two halves. [ATTACH=CONFIG]24286[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24287[/ATTACH] had to get the wd40 out again as the centre bolts just wont shift.
Cut them off with a grinder but try not to scare the flages
[QUOTE=graemewelch;698468]Cut them off with a grinder but try not to scare the flages[/QUOTE] so if i cut them off i just replace the two bolts or are they welded in?
[QUOTE=spacca;698480]so if i cut them off i just replace the two bolts or are they welded in?[/QUOTE] once cut youll have to knock the studs out. try and use some heat to get them out first. carful you dont bend the flanges when knocking the studs out. they can be stuburn.i just m10 bolts when i bolt my systems together but i dont think the holes are big enough on the down pipe so you might need m8 if you plan to refit them both
[QUOTE=graemewelch;698468]Cut them off with a grinder but try not to scare the flages[/QUOTE] cat now separated yeah. didnt need to grind. loving my new toolkit.
Nice to see you're making progress Paul. Good work.
Will be putting a donor cat on tomorrow weather permitting and then checking with OBD 2 Tool.
She's in for an Mot today. Fingers crossed.
Christ on a stick. The cars still in the garage. All they picked up was a tyre and the handbrake not efficient even though it holds On my 45 degree drive? It had a pre mot and they didn't even notice the bulge in the tyre.
Passed, at last.
Brilliant news mate. does that mean I can't have the intercooler? hahaha
Glad to hear it's passed.....at last lol