chris7273 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 > Take out grey carpet, dye it black Interesting ! What did you use to dye the carpets ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 > Take out grey carpet, dye it black Interesting ! What did you use to dye the carpets ? This stuff. Worked a treat, but by heavens it's a messy job and make sure you do it somewhere SWMBO doesn't mind, because only white spirit will get it off hard surfaces, and even that's only if you work floody bast! Just saw your car in your profile, REALLY looks good! Likey big style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichP Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 More W-I-P than I ever expected..........a bad case of "well, while I'm at it I might as well........." etc etc Diff changed to 4.44 LSD Gearbox changed to Quaife SCCR New Fluke dashboard ETB DigiDash Steering wheel mounted switches for digidash controls Column stalk for indicators, lights, horn etc Battery change to gel, relocate under seat New FIA switch, ignition switch & fuel pump switch etc Relocate fuses, ECU, relays, DVR etc under scuttle Hardwire in new DogCam camera system ......which has all meant a major re-wire job New quick release scuttle & tunnel panels Convert scuttle and nose cone to quick release New engine mounts Along the way I've found the chassis could do with some corrosion work, but that'll have to wait until the next winter (!!....spring, summer) upgrage fest as I fancy replacing that.... And mid-work I've just moved house so progress is slow. Beginning to wish I'd never started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I am a very sad person! But very happy with the outcome! Old rocker cover: Extensive hunting on fleaBay until I got the one I wanted, installed today: Now that I've finished doing the re-doing interior and re-chroming the roll hoop as well, time to get the car out some place scenic and take some new photos of my girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I just fitted the new tyre I bought back from the UK 15 months ago. Does that count as an upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 I just fitted the new tyre I bought back from the UK 15 months ago. Does that count as an upgrade? how's that for the longest ever to answer a question anyway what you guys been up to with your motors? I have fitted a viscous 7" slippy diff and tidied up the back end whilst I was routing around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag68 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 The last alteration I did to the car was putting no4 cylinder conrod through the block last week. Next alteration is fitting a new engine and box which I picked up at the weekend along with reconnecting the rev limiter to prevent this happening again. Fraser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciprian Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Got coolant and Valvoline 20w50 oil woot. Looking for an oil filter, might go with the one from burton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I got some new coolant as well, the Gay pink G12 stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy turbo Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Fitted ohlins,ap kit,and 10" wheels at the back,cage on the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_c Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Number Plates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibby Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Small numberplate for the front after cracking too many standard ones on speed bumps. Tried a stick-on one but couldn't get it to look right, kept bubbling and wrinkling round the curves of the nose cone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wile E. Coyote Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Quite a bit of basic work - brakes/fluids/belts/etc - that I always take care of with a new car (a bit OCD about liking to know precisely where things are up to), and full weighting/geo set-up done. So, it's now on to some other mods/fixes: 1) New harnesses going in tomorrow evening (hopefully). 2) Refurbishing a new cam cover next week in an attempt to sort minor leak (currently needs a bit of liquid gasket to make the seal). Hopefully swap out in a few weeks - timing dependent on when Mrs Coyote is out for a while, just in case the "no car parts in the kitchen" rule needs to be breached. 3) ...and there's a custom sump on order. Winged/gated, race derived thing as used by some single seaters. Max depth no more than 1/4" more than dry sump (which gets me a good couple of inches of extra clearance) but fewer potential failure points and much lower cost. Aiming to get that fitted in October, probably along with an oil cooler + 'stat. So, on balance, quite a bit going on. Just hoping I don't catch upgradeitus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Pete Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Cigarette lighter socket and near side wing mirror in readiness for its trip to France fora road rally with the SKCC crew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wile E. Coyote Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Oooh yes, I forgot that. Also fitted a cigarette lighter socket for sat nav too (got lost in North Wales and ended up running on vapour so figured it would be useful to know where fuel could be found!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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