ellis Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) As Guigsy's got one going, seemed appropriate to put one up as well for another Dragonballer! Decided to put some money into the girl and get her completely sorted once and for all, so the list is: Full service (currently being done as I type in the garage) UK Spec front brakes going on (still looking for a good set of UK rears) New BC Racing Coilovers plus full geo when they've 'settled' New gearbox mount TRD engine mounts and brackets Clear front and rear bumper reflectors Replacing hoses under the bonnet New radiator Slightly newer SMIC Both rear wheels being refurbed next week All stone chips touched in and any imperfections sorted out And probably lots of other bits and pieces too. Looks like she's staying a bit longer yet! Edited May 28, 2012 by ellis (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Sheesh, my only prepping is a diet and a day of clothes shopping! Dont sell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I think Dean's thread is winning so far!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Think I better put one up too! We are such tarts! Don't sell her, she is just stunning, see how common Porsche Turbo's are? (Only Ellis & Damon will get that joke!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) I think Dean's thread is winning so far!! By a country mile! And not selling her!! Edited April 2, 2012 by ellis (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 How many more of these threads do we need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 How many more of these threads do we need? Should be about another 40 I think!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Should be about another 40 I think!! Forget about the car and sort that bloody logo out for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I done one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Forget about the car and sort that bloody logo out for me Back in the office in the morning. Been with the car all day in Nottingham sorting the first bits on the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Also - need a couple of bits on the list if anybody has them (also in the Wanted section): UK Spec Rear Brakes Active Spoiler Blade If anybody has either, please shout, money waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Coilovers delivered! TRD Engine Mounts & Brackets delivered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallo Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 i think i need to do one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Rear wheel refurb done, few stone chips touched up. Over in Nottingham next week for UK brakes, new BC Coilovers and engine mounts! Cutting it close but it is what it is! SMIC might not get done or changing the pipework but at least she won't rattle, bang over bumps and stop before I wedge myself into the rear end of a Transit (was going to put Tranny but though it would over excite Ed and his eyesight is bad enough already!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 Car in for BCs, brakes and engine mounts. Bummer is whilst up on the ramps it became instantly apparent that both rear tyres are fubared! Darn it - another £350 added to the bill! And on it goes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB B Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 It's great isn't it, "IT" just never ends, what tyres are getting? I'll probably need two new rears shortly after we get back from Rotterdam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 Replacing them with the same as is on there already Bob, Falken FK452s - the others have worn very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 £350?? I got a set of 452's for £265 I think all in... Ahhh actually that was for the fronts thinking about it... But still can't be that much difference... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 275/30/19 at the back - this was from Camskill too and I know they're always good prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 235/35/19 is what I got for front.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB B Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Can't get cheaper than Camskill, thanks Ellis, that's what I have now and had for my last set and probably will again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 They are good Bob - have used them for a couple of years now. Right - BCs fitted, UK front brakes fitted (noisey even with shim kits but I don't have time to sort that out!), new TRD engine mounts fitted - the mounts make a HUGE difference, absolutely no vibration at all. The BCs are great, have set them a touch higher than I'd like eventually but they need a bit of time to bed in so will leave them as they are until after Dragonball - also on a soft setting for comfort for now! Just need to hoover her, wash, polish and wax her before setting off tomorrow plus get Euros, pack, find son, lose son, find son again, fill up, fill petrol can, check fluids, tyres etc plus do 2 days' work! Joy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbt Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Wish I was going - have a great trip ellis - I will defo do this next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Radiator packed up today! Just as well it did it when it did as I was about to set off on an 80 mile journey! New one should be here any second so all very timely - it's as if she knew! So that's new pads, new battery, new clamp, new rad and new OEM top hose all since coming back from Dragonball - May has been a costly car month indeed. Mind you, at least she'll get dropped a bit whilst she's in having the rad and pads done - back down to where she should be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Title needs updating to 'Ellis's Dragon13all Prep Thread' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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