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 Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923    Location: Somerset | My Rover 100 Knightsbridge 1120cc 1997 34000 miles when i got it as a present. (the car was in my distant family, only had 2 owners before me)   Is in spot on condition, apart from a little driver side rear rust bubbling, i have blasted what i could see with waxoyl from the inside and outside. and painted over it for now! it will have to be seen to eventually though. Heres what ive done so far: -added alloy wheels -upgraded head unit to JVC -added rear 10cm speakers -Painted front and rear bumpers gloss black, side strips and skirts also. -Painted interior dashboard, doorbits and detailed things in white -Doubled up Rear fogs -Added a GTI spoiler (also sprayed gloss black) -Let a bit of fluid out (still trying to get my head around the lowering guide) -added a K&N style air filter to the engine -treated the underside of car for rust and sealed it. -tinted rear lights with fly eyes kit -debadged and custom badges added/made -GTI rev counter and clocks -bee-sting Ariel -GTI "lightning seats" back and front + doorcards -dyed carpet black                 Need some advise on where to go next, what do you think is still tasteful and not stupid? My plans are: -Lower it properly once i can get my head around the info -Install this? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350417613159#ht_1903wt_905 - Buy these? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-100-200-SIDE-REPEATERS-CRYSTAL-BLACK-LIGHTS-NEW-/120583016472?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c134ed018 - Get some MPI alloys - tint rear windows (already tried and is a pain!) - was considering painting the alloys black but im not sure. - callipers sprayed red? Let me know what you guys think, or any tips are welcome!  | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Thanks for that list martin, and as for the BRM grille i will investigate! Shame really, was just about to sink my teeth into that exhaust. But i'd rather you tell me than i found out by loosing my hearing! Carpet dye i used link: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-CARPET-FABRIC-DYE-SUITABLE-DYE-MOST-COLOURS-/290426203560?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item439ec02da8#ht_820wt_905 LETHAL stuff mind, go steady wear overalls and gloves cause this stuff sticks to anything like shit to a blanket. also, i did it with the carpet it as it really doesnt take that much time to dry. (in summer) But taking it out would save the overwhelming smell of permanent marker pen whilst driving for a week! Piccy: Before:  After:  Edited by Morey 2/12/2010 8:01 AM | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Few things i havent uploaded yet: My custom air filter assembly. Flexible hose wedged on K&N style two cone filter, cheapo heat shield!   My engine bay needs a good clean, but how shall i go about it? blast it with a powerhose? or will that let water into all the wrong places? or old fashioned damp rag wipe down? Currently:  EXTRA: In the past month i also repsrayed rear quarter panels to match all others.  | ||
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dot dot dot Rally Spec Location: Northwest | More nice little modds!! enjoy reading yur p-thread..... | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Got a set of GTI side skirts the other day from gti'r 100. Came through swiftly and need a bit of work done to them, repairs repsray etc:      Already rubbed one done ready for my re-spray when it gets warmer, cracks in one that needs fixing, silicone or pop rivets and aluminium plates. not sure!! | ||
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 Location: looking for a new project | looking good heres a pic of my white one before i sold it  Edited by gti'r 100 25/12/2010 3:41 AM | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Been up to very little this cold winter, although ive made a few improvements and additions: By finding another fog light switch, combining it with a christmas present i've added some RING driving lights to my car. Wired up to the switch so it looks genuine:  I managed to figure out which pin was what: earth, power etc.     Managed to link it up so the interior bulb lights up when power is sent to the lights      Look how much brighter they are. | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Other things ive done recently: BLACK BLACK BLACK    | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Fixed those gti skirts with a bit of help of some rivets, needs straightening out because it bends but apart from that its fixed:   | ||
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 Elite Veteran Posts: 666 Location: Bicester - Oxford | liking the black n white theme, i think paint your rims white with black spokes and centre caps white.   | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Added a airbag wheel yesterday, from a metro i found in my local scrappy. (well thats a lie, i nicked the wheel from a rover 25) and got the loom from the metro. Only thing im missing is the fuse/fusebox. Dont know if any of you could enlighten me what im looking for fuse wise, and if i need that yellow box thats shown in the guide. I plugged the loom into the hole where it fits and clipped the fuse bit on. Heres the result:    | ||
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 Chawton R116 Sleeper Posts: 1542 Location: Mansfield. Nottinghamshire | so you want to connect the airbag up so when you crash the airbag splatters your face?  not like an airbag will do much if you crash anyways lolz looking good so far tho | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | GTI B-pillar covers now currently: Rubbed down:  Primed:  3 light coats of satin black:  One slightly heavier coat of stain black:  Will be on the car soon! | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | The B-pillar covers came from a member off here, i think they exist on some luxurious models and maybe a few gti's/gta's? I have them on the car now:   I have also re-done my A-pillar covers:   Also found a rover 25 mirror and added it, i can see everything now!  PLUS: these bits are drying as of now! can you see:   | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Turley_vvc - 2/2/2011 8:52 PM did you manage to get the samco bit you wanted mate In the post! | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Grab Handles on, sunvisors on. Interior lamp surround done and on:     Really want to dye the roof lining, but i have no idea how the dye will react. i think i might take a spray bottle to the scrappy and test it. More updates to come. | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Skirts were a bastard to get perfect:   This heat gun assisted me greatly on time, and hardening that paint!  but here they are, smooth as a varnish table!     | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 687 Location: Taunton, Somerset | Looking amasing m8 cant w8 to c it. Mite have to get u to paint my alloys lol | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Cableguy0 - 14/2/2011 7:27 PM Looking amasing m8 cant w8 to c it. Mite have to get u to paint my alloys lol Thanks guys! | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Gave the car a good clean and polish today. I bet some of you will be glad to know that i have now removed something from the rear!    It got mouldy and if any of you dont know what im talking about. here:  More cleaness:    | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | THE SKIRTS ARE FINALLY ON! (i am pretty sure that is the last thing that needs painting on my car!) Heres a collection of todays images:        Oh and the most important thing: Fuel!:  | ||
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Posts: 2794 Location: Tamworth/Measham | wow very nice mate haha wer on the same fuel when im workin on my car lol | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Really easy to fit mate, I'm guessing the how to guide is for the metro(mk3) cause I didn't need to drill any holes along the sill just in the front wheel arch... Oh and sorry they're all gone... Unless you want the nuts I spat back into the wrappers | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | More bits ive done this weekend: Bought some alpines for a total of 6 quid, brand new! Fitted them by going through the how to guide, its spot on and works a dream!   Kicking out clearer tunes now, not so much worried about bass. But it does a good job! Also i FINALLY received my induction elbow... It needed trimming down so it could fit to the side of the carbon dust box. But other than that, it makes the car sound 1000x more throaty and healthier. Just in case you didnt know how i had it before:     | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Double post  Edited by Morey 22/2/2011 4:40 AM | ||
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Posts: 2794 Location: Tamworth/Measham | looks good mate | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Turley_vvc - 22/2/2011 1:00 PM looks good mate Thanks | ||
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Posts: 2794 Location: Tamworth/Measham | Morey - 22/2/2011 6:04 AM Turley_vvc - 22/2/2011 1:00 PM looks good mate Thanks You should get ya rocker cover done in white | ||
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Posts: 2794 Location: Tamworth/Measham | i was guna sugest but didnt think to carry on writing,would look good tho mate,think u shud do it | ||
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Posts: 2794 Location: Tamworth/Measham | gooooo on mines done in white and stands out loads looks good aswell | ||
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Posts: 2794 Location: Tamworth/Measham | Morey - 23/2/2011 3:07 AM any pics? http://www.metropower.org.uk/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=64551&start=1 scroll down it looks like that mate, i sold that 1 tho as it wasnt the vvc rocker cover,my phone is w4nk for taken pics,but its so bright honestly,stands out loads,got me a 10a for mine to be done | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Might be the next thing to be sprayed then! (and i thought i was finnished, damn you pandy!) Look what arrived in the post today!    Only problem is, i really cant be bothered to find out what pin powers what, and what wires to steal power from etc... Im guessing the guide wont work for my mk4 p reg? | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Looks like my next mod is a fire extinguisher... Edited by Morey 23/2/2011 8:05 AM | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Thanks mate. I suppose this day was coming where i'd have to show you the rust situation on my car...  The other side is basically mint. And i blast each arch with waxoyl every few months. i also spray directly into the crack you see there. | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset |  Treating myself with my halfrauds voucher.... Bits i got from ding as i have new plans for my doors!    ^ ^ ^ Ciggy Lighter/glove box light loom! + Stuff im collecting ready for central locking currently: both front actuators, both door looms. The rest im waiting for ding to get his ass in gear! | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Cleaned my engine bay good and proper, notice the header tank is missing... This is currently bathing in bleach and oven cleaner. then going in the dishwasher! hopefully it will be gleaming if not i give up.    Edited by Morey 7/3/2011 7:27 AM | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Before:  After:   Look what arrived in the post today:  Something else that needs spraying, but i need your opinions on this people. i was thinking - white originally, to contrast with the gloss black bumper; i realise that this will be more susceptible to dirt and damage. Or just gloss black to make the car look more factory? | ||
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Posts: 2794 Location: Tamworth/Measham | Gloss back mate i dont think it would suit tbh, end of the day your opion tho mate but i'd keep it black That its came out bloody clean that has old bean nice work Rocker cover next ya? | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Yeah i think white would be wierd if it was on lol. I went through all of this to get it off, it was such a bastard. In ascending order: - Autoglym glass cleaner - Engine degreaser - fairy liquid - boiling water - x 2 - x 3 - shaked like fook x 4 - pure malt vinger - salt - boiling water - shaken like SHIT - Oven cleaner x 2 - engine degreaser - bicarb of soda - bleach x 2 - soaked for 5 hours - oven cleaner - boiling water x 3 - shaken like a motherfooking shit loving son of a bitch x 3 - put in the dishwasher (whilst inserted one tab for the dishwasher, and one in the actual header tank) - soaked in a diluted bucket of bleach overnight - boiling water x 2 - hardest rice i could find - shaken like a sucking motherfooking c**k smashing head cracking bitch cake with rocket propulsion - rice again - SHAKEN LIKE A BELLEND CRUSHING TESTICLE OBLITERATING NUKE LAYING MOTHER-fookING-DUCKING-SUCKING BITCH WITH 50 CAL. MACHINE GUNS FOR FINGERS AND LASER CREATING NOSTRILS! And i eventually got there... | ||
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Posts: 2794 Location: Tamworth/Measham | - shaken like a sucking motherfooking c**k smashing head cracking bitch cake with rocket propulsion - rice again - SHAKEN LIKE A BELLEND CRUSHING TESTICLE OBLITERATING NUKE LAYING MOTHER-fookING-DUCKING-SUCKING BITCH WITH 50 CAL. MACHINE GUNS FOR FINGERS AND LASER CREATING NOSTRILS! Thats just had me in stitches morey lol made my day lol spot on son | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Havent done much recently, current task atm is to try and get my central locking hooked up before longbridge, something that i have fook all motivation for LOL anyway! cerbera's spats arrived a few days back, need a good clean and a respray and then to be fitted!   | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Also going to try and fit my laguna splitter before work this evening...  | ||
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dot dot dot Rally Spec Location: Northwest | Still coming on great i see mate..... | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Cheers chaps | ||
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 The Economist Posts: 1535 Location: Brum Southside | Adam - 23/3/2011 11:06 PM I have been reading bits and pieces of your journal and see you dyed your carpet and tinted your headlights, how did you do them? Carpet - take it out obviously to avoid stinking the car out and so you don't miss bits, and the lights is just tint spray that you can get off ebay...I think? I was going to dye my carpet then there was an MG metro being broken on ebay and I offered the geezer £10 for the red carpets and he said yeah so I was like serweet | ||
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| Lead Foot Posts: 415 | RobertoMiley - 24/3/2011 10:17 AM Adam - 23/3/2011 11:06 PM I have been reading bits and pieces of your journal and see you dyed your carpet and tinted your headlights, how did you do them? Carpet - take it out obviously to avoid stinking the car out and so you don't miss bits, and the lights is just tint spray that you can get off ebay...I think? I was going to dye my carpet then there was an MG metro being broken on ebay and I offered the geezer £10 for the red carpets and he said yeah so I was like serweet Ahh i see , may do lights not sure though. And the carpet i think ill look out for a proper black one if there is such a thing. | ||
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The Economist Posts: 1535 Location: Brum Southside | yeah there are black ones you can get | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Look what i drove up to chippenham to buy!   4 gti rims, 1 spare with a never used tyre AND!!! with 4 centre caps!!!!!  guess how much? | ||
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Posts: 2794 Location: Tamworth/Measham | dont matter how much Elitetro is guna cry lol ive got the 1's he wanted and u got some now what colour u having them? | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 687 Location: Taunton, Somerset | Dnt do them white a bugger to keep clean i want those centre caps Edited by Cable 31/3/2011 11:40 AM | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Turley_vvc - 31/3/2011 7:18 PM dont matter how much Elitetro is guna cry lol ive got the 1's he wanted and u got some now what colour u having them?Hahah yeah, bet hes getting a bit fustrated, i have been trying to find some but these cost me £50 for 5! happy chap Cable - 31/3/2011 7:39 PM Dnt do them white a bugger to keep clean i want those centre caps hahaha, got a question for you mate. they dont rub in your arches do they (the 185 tyres i mean) im getting mixed results about they wont and will from the technical forum | ||
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Chawton R116 Sleeper Posts: 1542 Location: Mansfield. Nottinghamshire | awww ANOTHER MEMEBER WITH MPI's   oh well at least i am getting a 1.6 dropped in unlike someone HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! | ||
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Posts: 2794 Location: Tamworth/Measham | EliteTro - 31/3/2011 12:18 PM awww ANOTHER MEMEBER WITH MPI's oh well at least i am getting a 1.6 dropped in unlike someone HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! 1.6 maybe but who's got a vvc | ||
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Posts: 2794 Location: Tamworth/Measham | Morey - 31/3/2011 12:03 PM Turley_vvc - 31/3/2011 7:18 PM dont matter how much Elitetro is guna cry lol ive got the 1's he wanted and u got some now what colour u having them?Hahah yeah, bet hes getting a bit fustrated, i have been trying to find some but these cost me £50 for 5! happy chap Cable - 31/3/2011 7:39 PM Dnt do them white a bugger to keep clean i want those centre caps hahaha, got a question for you mate. they dont rub in your arches do they (the 185 tyres i mean) im getting mixed results about they wont and will from the technical forum I had 185's and never rubbed mate | ||
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The Economist Posts: 1535 Location: Brum Southside | not a bad buy there with the mpi rims. black all the way on your tro | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 848 Location: Blackburn | ding - 31/3/2011 8:47 PM Camacs sharpen up you're driving skills. I should know haha, i could spin the wheels in 3rd in the wet, with camacs. Then i got some toyos and havent looked back. | ||
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The Economist Posts: 1535 Location: Brum Southside | LBall - 31/3/2011 7:52 PM ding - 31/3/2011 8:47 PM Camacs sharpen up you're driving skills. I should know haha, i could spin the wheels in 3rd in the wet, with camacs. Then i got some toyos and havent looked back. toyo's are how i like to go in, having 2 put on next week on the 14s | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | CENTRAL LOCKING DAY 1! Havent quite finnished yet, kept hitting wall after wall of problems and querys but managed to get the 5as plug sorted, one door loom in and the wiring tidied up planning to get boot loom sorted and the other door then wait for my maplins motors in the post. central locking pics:                 Edited by Morey 4/4/2011 2:05 PM | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | central locking day 2!   my mate got a good picture of me chilling with a kit kat chunky LOL  | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Put my splitter on yesterday, bit of a gap in the middle but im not fussy!    | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | low low low (nose diving front end  waiting on nuts and valves to sort out the *low on fluid cans*  Finnished the central locking today and it works a dream! i fooking love being able to walk away from my car and lock it not walk around each door and lock it  also wired up my glove box lamp all in a few hours   | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | low low low (nose diving front end waiting on nuts and valves to sort out the *low on fluid cans* Finnished the central locking today and it works a dream! i fooking love being able to walk away from my car and lock it not walk around each door and lock it also wired up my glove box lamp all in a few hours Edited by Morey 11/4/2011 7:08 AM | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | p.s sprayed my gti spats today (might be on the car for PoL) not sure  | ||
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Chawton R116 Sleeper Posts: 1542 Location: Mansfield. Nottinghamshire | lmfao! true! | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Now photobucket has fixed my page i can update my journal. YAY Quick spiders contribution to modify my car were a bargain.   | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | oh ANNNNDDDD Spats on and MGZR steering wheel!     | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 687 Location: Taunton, Somerset | nice m8 im liking the spats | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Will try not to rip them apart like someone we know | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | cheers fella's. next modification should be the radio remote wired up and some ARBS | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | I have not painted anything? not that crazy i did wash them if thats what has made it look odd lol | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Haven't had an update since forever, so here's what has been occurring since i last updated. I got these from ralph, first of the new *improved* nuts and valves  Finished painting my callipers, unsure of what the colour will look like behind the wheel but it is good enough for now    And Elitetro got these to me ASAP and i fitted them a few days later.   you all probably thinking im aiming for a GTI rep, which i am. but with a few mods of my own added in. Mutts got the awesome sticker to me eventually, very busy man  Also it was my birthday on the 5th, got some tools and a tool box  More updates to come | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | thanks mate, forgot to add this one, my mate caught me doing my seatbelts. he named it, "One man and his Metro"  | ||
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The Economist Posts: 1535 Location: Brum Southside | Looking good mate, I need to do my GTi calipers and get them on when I get back. Interior looks familiar | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Thanks Miles, Not much of an update but looked what arrived in the post today from Jon8oy!   will get round to sorting out the suspension properly soon, lowered I reckon 10mm all round and individualised with ARB'S should be a lot better than the boat im driving atm! | ||
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Posts: 2794 Location: Tamworth/Measham | What colour you paintin ARB's? and you going to polybush them? Edited by Turley_vvc 23/5/2011 6:22 AM | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | i was thinking white, or blue... or red... or just black, or even an luminous colour for shits and giggles. most definitely polybush them | ||
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Posts: 2794 Location: Tamworth/Measham | Morey - 23/5/2011 6:26 AM i was thinking white, or blue... or red... or just black, or even an luminous colour for shits and giggles. most definitely polybush them Either Red or Blue... Blue to match your Calipers And good might aswell while they are there Looking good mate | ||
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The Economist Posts: 1535 Location: Brum Southside | Got to sand mine down and paint when I get back too! I'm going for red Good stuff. When you say polybush you just mean replace the polybushes? I think I may as well do mine while I'm down there Edited by RobertoMiley 23/5/2011 10:20 AM | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | oops, ive gone and sprayed them white, only because i had free time today and thats the only spray i had lying around. of course i took the grinder to 99% of the rust and grey primed them afterwards, lots of coats pics to follow, and also to anyone reading this, im now in search of front wishbone poly bushes. links? | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | long time no update, so before i head off to glastonbury festival i managed to discover a blowing exhaust, so a new downpipe is in order. not bad for 27 quid inc. VAT. also, try and guess what is happening in this picture: (clue is in there somewhere)  winner gets a cookie. ok and this is what followed:     It has made the rear so much more perky now its shocking. instead of the floppy ass it always has been. cant wait to lower it (yes i did service my brakes whilst i had the hubs off ) Also, i have dyed my headlining black with special fabric spray, looks good. pics to come. + have aqquired a gti thicker pile carpet, which is going black aswell - with the same stuff.- Edited by Morey 21/6/2011 3:47 AM | ||
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Posts: 2794 Location: Tamworth/Measham | i think but really aint to sure but is that clue a rear anti roll bar Looks good mate | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Soooooo then, the car has been its lightest since it left the factory. Seats and Carpet have been stripped out, i am in the progress of installing I.C.E:     peeling back the carpet i feared for the worst, but i was so pleased to find no rust ANYWHERE on the floors.        So the car is currently 2 seats up with no carpet, im waiting for; some more cables sound proofing (silentcoat) and some free time to put it all in. | ||
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Posts: 2794 Location: Tamworth/Measham | i get our rocker cover done | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Turley_vvc - 11/7/2011 12:35 PM i get our rocker cover done all in good time my friend! | ||
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Transport Guru MP Moderator Posts: 4947 Location: Bromley, Kent | Just spent like 20 minutes reading all the way through this. Great project. For the front fogs/ spot lights, I think using the 25 switches like Gerrard has done is mint- with an actual button for the front fogs with the right icon. Check it out [about half way down page]: http://metropower.org.uk/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=16945&start=426 | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | long time no update, been busy with work and the the zr 160. ok, so bit delayed but finally a picture of the roof lining:  Also, whilst replacing my downpipe i put on my front roll bar!   ] (yes i know its got rubber bushes aswell as poly bushes. i forgot to get 2 sets so sue me!! also, redone my door bits black, as the white looked crap and frankly i didnt even do it properly first time round!  also, cant decided whether to do my spats white in matching with the paintwork so they stand out:  can anyone do me a photoshop on that pic of the spats white? Edited by Morey 11/8/2011 5:59 AM | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Ok! After a very successful metro meet on the 20th of august. here is a favourite shot of mine, but of course. OF MY CAR! lol  DSC_0767 by MetroMorey, on Flickr ANYWAY! i did get round to lowering my car and here are a few pics of the journey of swear words. I HAVE YET to get a picture of how it sits at the moment, as it needs some adjusting, because its nose diving!              So next few days ill upload a finnished picture! | ||
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Transport Guru MP Moderator Posts: 4947 Location: Bromley, Kent | Great progress mate. Getting tempted to do this to mine now. lol That beach photo that car has a really nice stance. | ||
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Posts: 2794 Location: Tamworth/Measham | Thats looks F*CKING SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK that low mate haha, i just went "Yeahhhh boyyyyy" in the office and everyone looked lol | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | sneaky peak at what the future holds! really pleased with them!      | ||
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 'Metropower's James May' Posts: 2977 Location: Southport, North West | I liked them on FB but on here look even better close up! Fancy coming up here and doing mine for me or swopping with mine | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Thanks for all the comments guys. BIG CHANGE. digging up this post from 4 pages back makes me think that i havent touched the car in a while. Truth is that i have had to re-seal the suspension and also sort out other mechanical issues for the MOT end of this month. -blowing exhaust -leaking hydragas -tracking -leaking break cylinder anywho here is what i have sneakly done:  DSCF5965 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  DSCF5967 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  DSCF5969 by MetroMorey, on Flickr So then my question is now, remove side rubbing strips and paint spats white? also make the spoiler tip white?  DSCF5970 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  DSCF5968 by MetroMorey, on Flickr YOUR COMMENTS PLEASE GENTLEMEN! | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | SRi_T - 24/10/2011 11:01 AM Looking good mate! That bumper come up pretty spanking! Little bit of spray paint and i was well away | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Turley_vvc - 24/10/2011 11:37 AM Complete turn around from how it used to look, what about the MPI's you have mate? they'll be on early next year ...with some tyres! | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Update:  DSCF5974 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  DSCF5973 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  DSCF5972 by MetroMorey, on Flickr | ||
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Track Slag Posts: 5060 Location: Washington | Morey - 8/9/2011 10:53 PM sneaky peak at what the future holds! really pleased with them! Sold!! | ||
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Track Slag Posts: 5060 Location: Washington | Nah I havnt bought them, I've been debating wheel colour for a while, and after seeing them black I'm sold on it thanks morey | ||
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purple_metty Posts: 2165 Location: leicsestershire | Black mpi wheels FTW! | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Jack of Hearts - 3/11/2011 1:48 PM Nah I havnt bought them, I've been debating wheel colour for a while, and after seeing them black I'm sold on it thanks moreyyour welcome, part of the deal is though, is that you engrave 'Morey chose this colour onto your wheels lol | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 978 Location: Walderslade, Kent | This is very epic mate... I thought I'd miss the black and white exterior theme but having the bumpers white has turned it into a completely different looking car... love it well done | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Spats are now on the metro!  DSCF5990 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  DSCF5991 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  DSCF5992 by MetroMorey, on Flickr A little problem i had, which is now sorted.  DSCF5987 by MetroMorey, on Flickr A picture of me in my car... because there hasnt been one yet. lol  DSCF5985 by MetroMorey, on Flickr | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | WOW. The car has been left alone for a while, just been driving it really. HOWEVER! I've got an engine, and a few bits to add to the car               All my various bits and pieces that are slowly taking over the garage lol    New Tyres.   I eventually got a picture of my car without the rubbing strips  One funny one to finnish.  Whats your guys opinions on the state of the head? I mean to me it looks alright. but i truely have no idea whether the head gasket has been changed already. | ||
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Track Slag Posts: 5060 Location: Washington | munday - 10/1/2012 9:59 PM Morey - 10/1/2012 8:16 PM Engine is to be cleaned and various, extensions are going to be painted. Apart from the block itself as i've been advised not to paint the block as it will keep the heat in the engine. Nonsense Also, keepiong the heat in the engine is a good thing anyway... What he said / Make sure you prep the area well though engine oil is a fooker to get clean | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | calrio - 11/1/2012 6:00 AM you need a beefy exhaust on it now as urs looks bad on it lol Watch this space. Also looks like I'll be painting it then | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 666 Location: Bicester - Oxford | nice work there! will be good to see it with the MPi's and new tires on reckon it'll all be done in time for longbridge? | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | mr gotta hava metro - 11/1/2012 9:40 PM nice work there! will be good to see it with the MPi's and new tires on reckon it'll all be done in time for longbridge?Wheels for sure, engine is a long way off yet. I'm only 19 on a very average income for a 19year old. So maybe later this year or next. | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Spent a few hours today removing the 10 years worth of shit that had built up on the engine, the result is so great i dont think ill bother painting it! By far the best oil removing cleaner i've ever used. (We use it in the chip shop to remove the oil from the fryers. lol)         Stay tuned for more engine cleaning, gearbox removal + possible gasket changes here and there.... Edited by Morey 16/1/2012 2:38 PM | ||
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Transport Guru MP Moderator Posts: 4947 Location: Bromley, Kent | Ok what's this big new change? You already put a photo up of your pink dress George so don't wanna see that again. haha | ||
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'Metropower's James May' Posts: 2977 Location: Southport, North West | Looking good and good choice in tyre Personally I can't decide if I like black wheels anymore as it does make them blend into the arches so you can't see the style/design of the wheel. | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Thank you all heres a few more i took:    | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 998 Location: Herts/N London | That looks sweet mate! Just need the vvc in there to back up the looks now | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Update: Currently acquiring bits and pieces for the conversion... (that would take place for a very long time, so dont get your hopes up lol!) recently got: mgf tie bar and quick spiders subframe mount.   Might not be to everyones taste but, i got bored and but a bit of vinyl on my car!   Also got my smoked indicators on, AT LAST!   Finally now its starting to warm up i gave the block a lick of VHT aluminium coloured paint, and i have also sprayed the inlet manifold black, cause it looks neater. (and the throttle body silver )   Please let me know what you guys think! Plans are: - Get all engine,gearbox mounts. - Take off the gearbox and change the clutch. - change all belts, pump, thermostat, plugs, oil and filters. - Paint gearbox Edited by Morey 22/2/2012 3:45 PM | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Cheers, i agree with you mate umm, the wing has always been tight to the door, god knows why! there is rubbing on the door and the wing, where they touch when its opened. | ||
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 Border Crosser Posts: 3232 Location: Carmarthenshire, Wales | Just spent ages readin through all this from start to finish and its L-E-G-E-N-D-A-R-Y. If my one looks like this once i am done, i will be more than happy. I believe the white and black theme is called "Stormtroopered Out", i assume thats why you put the sticker there. Apologies if i copy this at all, dont be offended be chuffed that someone is wanting to copy . Great job, look forward to seeing it in person. Edited by OrangeManDan 24/2/2012 9:29 PM | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | How not to weld!   driver side went alot better than the passenger lol! with no guidance at all, i am not surprised my first weld was so shit! lol primed and painted!  | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | dann2707 - 28/2/2012 7:50 PM What type of welder did you use for that? Or did you squeeze a bird so it pooed all over your mounting muhahah,LOLOLOL, it was the best thing ever. i just kept saying "well, it cant get any worse..." clearly it did lol! my first time an all that. i used a mig welder btw. | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | AdrianSi - 23/2/2012 8:58 PM Morey - 22/2/2012 9:15 PM Cheers, i agree with you mate umm, the wing has always been tight to the door, god knows why! there is rubbing on the door and the wing, where they touch when its opened. The wing is a mile out of line, must have been off at somepoint if not replaced. If its been replaced with a non genuine wing then it will be a bitch to line up if at all possible. Your wing looks to be way too high at the moment. To adjust it you need to slacken off all of the screws, including the ones along the edge of the bonnet shut. Firstly pull the wing downwards and tighten up the sill bolt.then work your way around to align the door to the wing. Obviously you need to take into account the body shut line whilst doing this, but you need to try and pull the wing forwards towards the headlight at the same time. You may have to slacken off screws to allow movement in some directions, but only just slacken them, dont loosen them off totally as you will loose any alignment that you have gained already. just read over your post again adrian... i remembered earlier that this wing has a painted on stripe, not like the vinyl that runs down the rest of the car. I remember removing the vinyl strips, then getting to the wing and being all confused as to why this side was painted on and the drivers was vinyl. do you think this means it is a non genuine wing, because if it is. i wont bother! | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | LOOOOONNNNNNGGG TIME nothing has happened! but i did fit my new wings from pietaster, they were in much better condition that mine, but need a touch up here and there. anyway, old ones:     NEW ONES:    As you can see the old wing has done some damage to the a pilla because it was positioned incorrectly but now the shut lines are as perfect as i could get them! fitted a new exhaust FINALLY because it was the only thing letting the car down... but here it is, a cherrybomb from minimadcraig.   | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Hahaha, ill look after it mate, i painted it silver because i thought red might look a bit odd with my colour scheme. Plus it acts as a extra rust proofing yeah thanks again matt, as you can see the car really needed the new wings. | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | New addition to the engine bay! SAM_0212 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0211 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0214 by MetroMorey, on Flickr Surprisingly it makes the revs alot more free it seems! i did however manage to strip a thread putting it on, need to re-thread it. How would i do that? Edited by Morey 22/6/2012 7:26 AM | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | GTaddz - 26/6/2012 9:10 AM Morey - 24/6/2012 6:22 PMfor those asking what this manifold is... Thats only because everyone else scraps the manifold with the engine when they go 16v its a Janspeed 8v manifold, fits the 1.4 and 1.1 8v engines. i probably have one of the only ones left (or so I'm told) Looks good though, any noticeable improvement? And does it go 4-2-1 or standard 4-1?Get the 160 in, you must be nearly there with parts needed.i know i need to get the 160 in now, but its all on the insurance, if i find one cheap enough... its full steam ahead! performance wise, not a whole lot but it does free up the revs gains a little push up around 3k and sounds REAL throaty. (at least i think so) btw its a 4-2-1. | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | not much to mention, put some white wing mirrors on. Prefer them white looks more 'flush'.  SAM_0223 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0224 by MetroMorey, on Flickr Also, tomorrow me and minimunky plan to fit my gti brakes, went brembo discs and... see below for what pads i chose!  SAM_0217 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0221 by MetroMorey, on Flickr Engine conversion update: Recently picked up a Type A LSD gearbox from p319 Hok, (Tom) for a good price plus a few goodies! Painted it, just waiting to put some more lacquer on it and that will be ready to be stored to be eventually put on the car.... LOL  SAM_0222 by MetroMorey, on Flickr Edited by Morey 18/7/2012 5:35 PM | ||
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Fish freak! MP Admin Posts: 14989 Location: Birmingham | Looking good mate I amended a post further up that sent the page massively wide for you. | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Few Pics of my car, took a polisher to it today, then waxed it. Took me hours! SAM_0273 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0252 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0238 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0257 by MetroMorey, on Flickr | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | New brakes on the tro! my god they are mentally good! Also... drained the only and got the head off the 160 with some guidance and elbow grease from minimunky!  SAM_0230 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0231 by MetroMorey, on Flickr HAD A LITTLE BOO-BOO lol (emptied the master cylinder just by forgetting that i left the bleed nipple out...)  SAM_0232 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0229 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0233 by MetroMorey, on Flickr (didn't get any pictures of the other side, forgot to take some... however it was all good in the hood. not a problem anywhere!) Edited by Morey 22/7/2012 9:54 PM | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Had the waterpump off today, and also took some pics of the head and the bottom half of the engine.  SAM_0280 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0281 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0282 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0283 by MetroMorey, on Flickr | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | The biggest brainfooking brainfook twisted knotted ballaching shitting electric windows in the world! SAM_0284 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0285 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0286 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0287 by MetroMorey, on Flickr | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Fitted new waterpump to the 160  SAM_0300 by MetroMorey, on Flickr also prepping my subframe arms and mounts for gearbox, clutch cable etc for some hammerite.(cheaper than powedercoating) found a tiny hairline split next to one of the bolt holes on the engine mounting arm so have welded it up to prevent any progress of the split. | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | So with the great knowledge and generosity of minimunky, thursday we took to take the head to pieces essentially. We changed the cam seals and he even had the balls to take apart my vvc mech and show me how it works, all put back together and timed up perfectly. we then changed the headgasket and also fitted the cambelt. All that is left to do is get a thermostat and fit that, torque the headbolts up and double check everything. i reassembled half the engine when minimunky left me and gave it a clean so it looks shiny lol!  SAM_0329 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0325 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0326 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0328 by MetroMorey, on Flickr | ||
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Expert Posts: 8490 Location: Midlands | Nicely painted... but when's it going in? | ||
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| Extreme Veteran Posts: 560 Location: sunny somerset | AdrianSi - 20/8/2012 8:15 PM Nicely painted... but when's it going in? Soon hopefully lol. | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Yesterday my Head gasket went kaboom, in style. Header tank brimmed with oil of the chocolate variety!  2012-09-18 08.52.32 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  2012-09-18 08.52.26 by MetroMorey, on Flickr | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!! £1097 To insure all mods declare WITH A 1.8VVC 160 ENGINE! THIS IS FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR THE ENGINE CONVERSION... | ||
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Expert Posts: 8490 Location: Midlands | Good news! do you think you should maybe do a HG on this engine whilst it's out to be safe? | ||
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| Regular Posts: 152 | Morey - 19/9/2012 5:16 PM GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!! £1097 To insure all mods declare WITH A 1.8VVC 160 ENGINE! THIS IS FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR THE ENGINE CONVERSION... where did you manage to get insurance that cheap from? how old are you and whats your ncb? im looking at getting insurance next year for 160 engine just wondering where the best place is to go | ||
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Transport Guru MP Moderator Posts: 4947 Location: Bromley, Kent | Morey - 19/9/2012 9:16 AM GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!! £1097 To insure all mods declare WITH A 1.8VVC 160 ENGINE! THIS IS FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR THE ENGINE CONVERSION... Where from???! | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | AdrianSi - 19/9/2012 10:22 AM Good news! do you think you should maybe do a HG on this engine whilst it's out to be safe?Yes most deffinately will do! and for everyone asking, im 20. 1 yr no claims. with.... Graham Sykes | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 687 Location: Taunton, Somerset | Damn thats cheap. best get that engine in... | ||
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Transport Guru MP Moderator Posts: 4947 Location: Bromley, Kent | Mutts - 20/9/2012 1:14 AM 5 & a half hours... That's the time to beat. Difference is you'll be adding 40 more horses than me! Good ole Mr Sykes... They're Southerners ya see... You get southerners discount Not sure who your with now but Sykes won't give agreed value & doesn't cover 3rd party on others vehicles. At least he wouldn't for mine Well I've sent off for a quote for a VVC on my 100. Lets see what happens. Anything under 1500 and I'm doing it asap. lol | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | I have no idea if it's a BGA. Bought it off eBay lol. | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Me and minimunky managed to get the engines swapped over just waiting on the loom, need to mod the exhaust, the gear linkage and also the tie bar because it doesnt quite line up with the bracket that we welded to the subframe! (will be nice and strong) other little jobs left to do: - find the missing bolts/nuts - find a pg1 gearbox mount bolt sleeve to mount it correctly - Reassemble everything - Fit alternator - get another fob coded up - fit the 5as and ECU - fill the gearbox with oil - get oil, plugs and a filter - turn the key.  SAM_0444 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0445 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0446 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0447 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0448 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0453 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0455 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0458 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0459 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0461 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0462 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0463 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0465 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0466 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0469 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0470 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0471 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0472 by MetroMorey, on Flickr Note is this last picture how im missing the sleeve for the gearbox mount, making the bolt not fill the whole within the bush. | ||
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ADMIN Posts: 2366 Location: Chesterfield ish kinda sort of | Nice one, Shame its another K-series you're dropping in. | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | All in and finnished and runs spot on, no issues by a few teething problems and a leaky inlet. OH AND FOOK ITS FAST! Here some pics of how the car is now and will remain to be for a long long time! lol  SAM_0504 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0508 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0512 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0517 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0519 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0520 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0523 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0524 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0530 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0535 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0536 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0537 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0538 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0541 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0542 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0548 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0551 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0554 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0566 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0567 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0568 by MetroMorey, on Flickr P.S check out my sunvisors my girlfriend re-upholstered in black suede!  SAM_0525 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0527 by MetroMorey, on Flickr | ||
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Fish freak! MP Admin Posts: 14989 Location: Birmingham | Looks awesome mate When you going to sort the ride height out? | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | the emissions test when i was clenching my buttocks! real healthy results though!  2012-10-12 12.46.26 by MetroMorey, on Flickr | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | LONG TIME NO UPDATE... been rather enjoying driving the thing recently, no changes bar a temporary GTI exhaust system:  AND a new badge:  | ||
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Fish freak! MP Admin Posts: 14989 Location: Birmingham | '160' badge - Yes. GTi 16v badge - No. When you reply to this thread it shows the first picture you put up in 2010, what a transformation mate | ||
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Expert Posts: 8490 Location: Midlands | Pandy - 11/3/2013 6:03 PM '160' badge - Yes. GTi 16v badge - No. When you reply to this thread it shows the first picture you put up in 2010, what a transformation mate Agreed, really nice motor but just not a GTi. I like the arrangement with the 160 badge tho. | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Pandy - 11/3/2013 7:03 PM'160' badge - Yes.GTi 16v badge - No.When you reply to this thread it shows the first picture you put up in 2010, what a transformation mate Maybe its a spoiler of whats to come i know, good ole roberto has had one hell of a transformation. | ||
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Fish freak! MP Admin Posts: 14989 Location: Birmingham | But it's not a GTi, and a GTi body kit won't make it one | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Ok so, this beast as done over 1500 miles now, and i havent had 1 single issue bar a tired battery! I never did show you guys what happened to my FACTORY fitted 1.1 exhaust... Driving along at a steady easy 60mph, then BOOOOOM! Car turns from a 1.8vvc to a NASCAR V8. Exhaust just casually split in half and left me dragging my cat along the floor all the way to work!  2012-12-29 16.52.46 by MetroMorey, on Flickr So this resulted in my momentarily buying a GTI system, which still wasnt really good enough for the 160...  I then said to hell with it! After many coins and notes, and 5 hours in a powerflow garage...  2013-04-02 19.54.18 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  2013-04-02 19.54.29 by MetroMorey, on Flickr So this resulted in me driving the thing like every vvc should be at FULL TILT! (for at least once a week! lol) So one evening, me and my mate john go hooning up the highstreet - in a rather childish and silly suggestion to wheelspin all the way up the highstreet. Well... 1st - wheelspun all the way through the revs, hit the limiter then slammed into 2nd... the combination of the type a diff making the car feel like its driving over cobbled streets at 70 and the gearchange itself sent the car into super vibrating mode. Fearing the worst, pulled up at home had a look at the engine bay and... FUCK! the engine ARM not the mount had snapped! DAMN! So the Sunday BEFORE pride of longbridge i had to do this:  2013-04-07 13.13.37 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  2013-04-07 13.08.31 by MetroMorey, on Flickr Another snap of the car as it stands at the moment!  2013-04-18 18.05.26 by MetroMorey, on Flickr A glimpse into the future! PLEASE let me know your thoughts on the goldness!  2013-04-18 20.13.07 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  2013-04-18 20.03.04 by MetroMorey, on Flickr | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Finally an engine upgrade... cold air feed, havent seen this done this way before...  SAM_0651 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0652 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0650 by MetroMorey, on Flickr Just have to remind myself to stay out of floods lol! | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | i think your right adrian, might re-position it... Im thinking about cutting a section out of the roof of the funnel so its not as likely to scoop up water. its guarded by mesh at the front:  SAM_0655 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0653 by MetroMorey, on Flickr | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | thanks for the advice guys Finnished the comps now... after rubbing them down with 3000 grit wet n dry with soapy water and buffing them with meguiars ultimate compound, they have come out like a glass finnish! so happy! HIGHLY RECOMMEND rubbing down lacquer after with wet n dry! it gives it a proffesional paintjob shine! Can you believe this finnish?! Sprayed it all with aerosol!  SAM_0860 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0861 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0862 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0863 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0864 by MetroMorey, on Flickr | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Went to the gorge the other night!  IMG_8239 by MetroMorey, on Flickr | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | So not much to say bar some welding work i've done (again please dont judge my welding lol im still learning) But some nice pictures to show off my new wheels too!  2013-08-26 16.57.36 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  2013-08-26 16.57.08 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  2013-08-27 10.28.02 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  2013-08-27 11.48.55 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  2013-08-27 15.10.55 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  2013-08-27 15.10.44 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0893 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0891 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0895 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0896 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  SAM_0894 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  IMG_8253 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  IMG_8252 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  IMG_8246 by MetroMorey, on Flickr  IMG_8245 by MetroMorey, on Flickr | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Ok, JEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESUS So much has changed!!!!! Upgrades, rolling road, Santa pod days She now runs 177bhp, and does a 13.8 1/4 mile! | ||
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