safcdixon Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 I wont have the car till saturday i think, if i can get it friday i will let you know, i would but i couldnt take it that far knowing whats just happened, and it needs a timing belt change asap and valve stem seals :/ Yeah its probobly not worth the risk, get some miles onit up and down the A167 Just drop me a message if you get it back early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Can't wait to see the car dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 Can't wait to see the car dude Cheers Alex Im excited about the show now even though the cars still not right, the wheels are gloss black now too looks much better il get some pics while im out and about tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Nice work. Finish looks pretty good in the pics. When do you plan on ordering new wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Cheers Alex Im excited about the show now even though the cars still not right, the wheels are gloss black now too looks much better il get some pics while im out and about tonight For doing all the work yourself (again) it's impressive dude, ill be taking my decent camera with me for the show so will get some decent pics of everyone's cars and the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 Nice work. Finish looks pretty good in the pics. When do you plan on ordering new wheels? , probobly over the winter once the cars gone to sleep for some more work, the wheels are cheap"ish" but the tyres wont be considering the widths etc For doing all the work yourself (again) it's impressive dude, ill be taking my decent camera with me for the show so will get some decent pics of everyone's cars and the stand. nice one Alex, looking forward to trying to sneek the do luck from the rear of yours while your off taking pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 nice one Alex, looking forward to trying to sneek the do luck from the rear of yours while your off taking pics it would look good on the 1A1, but it's staying for the future supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 it would look good on the 1A1, but it's staying for the future supra Future supra?? Is this a plan revealed Carbon And 1A1 go hand in hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Future supra?? Is this a plan revealed Carbon And 1A1 go hand in hand Pm on its way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay1374 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Yeah its probobly not worth the risk, get some miles onit up and down the A167 Just drop me a message if you get it back early Yeah gonna get some miles on it and get the timing belt etc ordered. I've spoke to the garage. All fixed apparently. So getting an earlier train and collecting on Friday so I could pop round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) Yeah gonna get some miles on it and get the timing belt etc ordered. I've spoke to the garage. All fixed apparently. So getting an earlier train and collecting on Friday so I could pop round? Wye aye il be in anytime after 4pm johnny i might be in earlier il let you know Edited July 18, 2013 by safcdixon (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay1374 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 ok mate, i will drop you a text if all goes to plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Think I might have doubled a few up Edited October 14, 2013 by safcdixon (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Looking good mate. Nice seats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Looking good mate. Nice seats! They are sexy seats aren't they! I might go out and sit in mine just because I can NEW PARTS FOR THIS WINTER Ive started gathering a few bit for winter projects Ab Flug Headlight inserts (apparent knightmare) Cusco replica roll cage (needs painting, what colour?) spare full dash pad for flocking + door cards oil filter, fuel filter, sump plug and oil Parts needed facelift side markers with looms etc 15mm hubscentric spacers gearbox oil and filter (never been done in 6years atleast) apr intercooler panel finish battery relocation Edited October 14, 2013 by safcdixon (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Will look forward to the updates marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 You know XXR do CCW replicas now quite cheap too, would finish off your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Will look forward to the updates marc cheers Alex You know XXR do CCW replicas now quite cheap too, would finish off your car. Aye they are a mint price aswell, but im limited at the minute saving to by my house as ive been private renting for 5yrs now and relise im getting nowhere, the wheels ive got on will do for now I agree though Joe they would finish the exterior of perectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossco Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Sack off your house Marc and plough your money into your wheels. It makes perfect sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Sack off your house Marc and plough your money into your wheels. It makes perfect sense. You knows it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Sack off your house Marc and plough your money into your wheels. It makes perfect sense. Wish i could but i made the mistake of doing some math on how much Ive wasted on rent in the last 5yr, sad situation But atleast im not doing the the tosser thing of "selling for a deposit" crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossco Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I don't want to add up my rent mate. It will reduce me to tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 I don't want to add up my rent mate. It will reduce me to tears. Im 30k in sad times house is only worth upto 80k, total waste but live and learn i suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Well ive done nowt on this for over 5months til today the love had gone altogether, so much so that i bought a rolling shell to swap the good parts into, I couldnt go through with breaking mine emotional attachment i guess, so i an update of plans is in order, Still to do list Parts got Ab Flug Headlight inserts (apparent knightmare) Cusco replica roll cage (needs painting, what colour?) (black or chrome?) spare full dash pad for flocking + door cards oil filter, fuel filter, sump plug and oil Chrome turbo pipes Brake caliper oem supra stickers Parts needed/jobs to do 15mm hubscentric spacers gearbox oil and filter (never been done in 6years atleast) finish battery relocation Wheels refurbed Full pro paint job Seat bolster repair Dash inserts repaint More Chrome engine bay parts Windscreen washer relocation Brake caliper repaint Possible mvp style lip (unsure il actually get in my garage with it) Jobs done Gas bonnet lifters Better high beam bulbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossco Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Lol at your jobs done list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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