supraspeed Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Ok just got a phone call from whifbitz as ive dropped in my car this morning. so far: Headlights beam now fixed (was on the piss badly b4) need new upper arm need new bushes need new air filter i found out that: has front tein suspension and blistein on the back??? turbo is a custom made system (unknown spec) the hks goldbox will prob have to be ripped out and replaced if the fueling is out (cannot be re-mapped) found out whats causing boot leaking going to check air/fuel ratio tomorrow and sort out few other minor bits. Now its going to be the expensive part me thinks after tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 has front tein suspension and blistein on the back??? I take it that you haven never had the car on a ramp cause that is fairly easy to spot. Are you planning to change the suspension to make it uniform? Whats causing the boost leak? Now its going to be the expensive part me thinks after tomorrow Normally is the case..... Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 I take it that you haven never had the car on a ramp cause that is fairly easy to spot. Are you planning to change the suspension to make it uniform? Whats causing the boost leak? Normally is the case..... Good luck with it. thats the boot leak lol. arial and tiny split in rubber. easy fix. suspension i'm not sure about yet. depends how much other bits cost first. i'm selling the car as soon as it comes out so dont wanna spend too much on it. just enough so its in a sellable condition. ive never been there when its been up on ramps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 How much will you be selling it for? Hope there isnt too much wrong with it mate And there is always a silver lining in the clouds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Good luck, your car's in good hands with Paul though. Did you see my housemates white UK spec while you were there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 Good luck, your car's in good hands with Paul though. Did you see my housemates white UK spec while you were there? my dad dropped it in so havent even been there yet. my dad said there were some really nice motors there though....think he's jelous i'l be probably be selling my car for around the 3k mark i suppose as its going to be a pain to get rid of in this market. plus its more of a project car in my eyes as it prob needs a 6 spd putting in at some point to deal with the power. might throw it on ebay and see if anyone bites first though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARETT Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Good luck, your car's in good hands with Paul though. Did you see my housemates white UK spec while you were there? Has it got an Evolution Body kit on it? Dropped mine off yesterday. There are some very nice motors there. Steve's is a real beast close up. A nice Blue one was there as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 No, stock white uk spec other than a stock j-spec bonnet. Has a HKS superdragger and 19" gold and silver braid wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon F Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 i'l be probably be selling my car for around the 3k mark i suppose as its going to be a pain to get rid of in this market. What do you reckon the bill from Whifbitz will be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDO Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Has it got an Evolution Body kit on it? Dropped mine off yesterday. There are some very nice motors there. Steve's is a real beast close up. A nice Blue one was there as well The white one with the evo "explosion" kit on is mine.. pauls turning it from a Auto NA to a 6spd TT wooohoooo!! :d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 What do you reckon the bill from Whifbitz will be? well so far i'm already looking at £200 for a arm and prob a few hundred for the extra bits and bobs. no idea how much for the labour etc. big £££ will be if i need to replace the hks box.....god i hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Good luck with it,at least its in good hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 £££££'s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 well so far i'm already looking at £200 for a arm and prob a few hundred for the extra bits and bobs. no idea how much for the labour etc. big £££ will be if i need to replace the hks box.....god i hope not. Just understand you get what you pay for. I quickly found getting a supe fixed on the cheap is not worth it, and now swear by taking my car to whifbitz 99% of the time. Plus they'll catch things other garages will miss, which will cost me more in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 mate, by the time you get it all working and drive it for the first time knowing you can 'use' it, you might as well keep it and enjoy it for the summer. No? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 mate, by the time you get it all working and drive it for the first time knowing you can 'use' it, you might as well keep it and enjoy it for the summer. No? no 6 speed box unfortunatly. 3rd gear fun ends in a small explosion on a w58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 no 6 speed box unfortunatly. 3rd gear fun ends in a small explosion on a w58 ..and an R154 is not an option because...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 ..and an R154 is not an option because...? to be honest ive had enough with this car and just want to get a normal bpu supe. just too much to go wrong with this single and i'm not going to be able to keep putting my hand in my pocket for much longer the way work is going at the moment. after i sell this i'm laying off the fast cars for a bit so i'l be able to afford a really nice example after saving a bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I think it would have been better to return it to a stock n/a then you could run it just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 I think it would have been better to return it to a stock n/a then you could run it just fine. was thinking of that but would prob cost a fair bit to do as i wouldn't be able to do it myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Or you could of just sold it to me without the work or hassle or cost of getting it fixed. I did offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlades Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Sounds likeyou need Saturdays lottery numbers. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDO Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 was thinking of that but would prob cost a fair bit to do as i wouldn't be able to do it myself As mentioned earlier in the thread.. mine is in whifbitz for a tt conversion so there are all (well 99%) of the bits there to put it back to a Auto na (if you don't mind a auto box?)... If your interested talk to paul about the cost of labour and i am sure we could do a V.cheep deal on the parts out of mine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 As mentioned earlier in the thread.. mine is in whifbitz for a tt conversion so there are all (well 99%) of the bits there to put it back to a Auto na (if you don't mind a auto box?)... If your interested talk to paul about the cost of labour and i am sure we could do a V.cheep deal on the parts out of mine!! cheers but i just want to start again with a new car. plus i like the idea of a different colour now....orange is a bit "look at me, look at me!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Ok, just off the phone and paul has sorted out the dials, suspension arms, bushes, fuel guage and few other minor bits. Now tomorrow is the make or break day when they test the AFR... this could either mean maybe a set of new plugs...or £1000 for a new emanage system and setup. bit worried now to say the least...... Also, is it possible to turn down the boost on a single to a level it wont destroy a W58 box under full throttle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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