Guest adam b Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Small update iv got the lower arm fitted ,tie rod and the upper arm. i took the brake line off along with the caliper,.My goodridge lines should be here monday so i can get on with fitting those. here are the pics from todays work..:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I cleaned the shock, but it needs blasting so il take it ther on monday with the other bits.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Ok here is the pics of last weeks work, with the bad weather here ,and im in the middle of a full redecoration of the house ,thers not much time for the car at the minite . Im on it tomorrow though as long as its not pissing down.. here is the before and after ....The shock body recived 3 coats of fortress gloss metal paint. Spring and monting brackets was powder coated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Here are the braided goodridge lines i ordered ,very nice stuff ,well made im very pleased with them and fitting was a doddle, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I managed to get the inner arch back on, and the water tank for the front wippers. I replaced all the old bolts that hold the arches on with new oem ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazuk Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Nice work mate keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supranature Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Great work Adam, a true "labour of love"! I need to tell you that the thread title is "Full respray in white".....I think its gone WAY beyond that mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 cheers mate .i know but i dont know how to change the title .he he ;) if a mod could change the title to full respray and rebuild i would be forever greatfull MODS. iv also took all the dribble out of the thread ,to meny posts with me mouning on:soap: ,he he . so if it gets to the project thread its at least worth a look now. but my spelling is still needing work ,ha ha its still raining here so still got nothing done today,so gonna try to get some more fitted..:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Just click "Go Advanced" and change the thread title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 cheers all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 im working on the volks tomorrow. the center caps are giving me probs, ther held in with ale brackets:tongue: the brackets fit so tight i had to use a rubber hammer to fit them .when fitted ther way to proud to fit the hub,so iv had to take the dremal to the brackets to remove unwanted metal ,one wheel is done and it now fits the hub perfect,with out taking out the nice center caps. pics tomorrow .atb adam b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 (edited) parts to fit tomorrow.:d refurbished shock/spring new hub complete/heat sheald new ARB link new brembo drilled brake disc new uk 4 pot caliper new ebc yellow stuff pads/chimms/clips id like to get this lot fitted if it stays dry:rolleyes:. then its the drivers side to start..over the next week or so. Edited April 20, 2012 by adam b (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 well i got about 30 mins out of the day ,due to rain ,what can you do.. i had a nice sunday enyway ..and we sold our last blue staffy pup from capons last litter so it sweetend the day a. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 and we sold our last blue staffy pup from capons last litter so it sweetend the day a. byb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 :moo::moo: :moo::moo: :moo::moo::moo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tkddav3 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 :moo::moo: I:moo:I :moo: dont you start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 :donkey::donkey: :chav::baby:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 got some more done on the car this morning. I fitted the refurbished shock,and got the new ARB link fitted,im just gonna fit the new hub and the other new bits,its anice day here so im making the most of it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 THE EBC yellow stuff pads come the other day so the caliper can go on today aswell, so i should get the lot done today . Then the drivers side can start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Nice work mate keep it up Cheers chaz,,how is your car doing mate,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Well the weather has held out so i carried on with the car, . I got the new steering knuckle hub and the heat sheild fitted ..After lunch im fitting the new uk spec caliper,and the yellow stuff pads. Gonna have to put the advans back on for a bit cos i dont wont the new GTC,s to just sit on the car while the rest of the work is being done .. Ihavent got much time left to do the work on the car,,i drove upto reading yesterday for my pre op assesment in the royle burkshire hospotol. professer levi gave me the date of 23rd of may for the first op then 3 month later for the second op,then 12/15 full recovery. 6/8 month of driving:blink:, so i was toying with the idea of storing her till im well;) ,the wife wonts me to sell it when iv finished the front. if i did sell it would have to be took in consideration the new parts and the rest of the work thats gone into the car,.. but as of yet i really dont wont to sell it ,but this life isent fare somtimes and we all have to be men about some things we dont like to do . i will defo have the front done by the 23 rd may .so il make my mind up after the op..6/8 months is a long time to store her ..? il have to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Your £4k wheels are missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 The center caps are being sorted out one down three to go. were im pointing is the problem the bracket that holds the cap in is to proud ,some metal needed removing ,the after pic shows the cap after dremal work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) Your £4k wheels are missing. whats your point mate ? if your in doubt about the cost. 18x10 f 18x11 r in top secret gold with center caps and tyres £3120 in november 08 from envy. i got 2 qwotes for them now 2012 rrp not much change from 4k you take a look ..eny way who the fuck cares.. i just bought them cos the car on the FRONT COVER OF TOYKO DRIFT the gold car..had them on .. Edited April 24, 2012 by adam b (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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