Right my plan is too get another car to run around in.
Then strip mine down a bit.
New, front wings, front panel, RST bonnet, Smooth boot, ZS bumper. Maybe new back arches.
From when i got it too now:
This is the pic from on ebay. Exactly how i bought it. I think i bought it may 2006.
First off i got some wheels and Clear lights from my mate that scrapped his 2i
MOT time it needed a new sill and brake pads which where done.
Had some stupid exhaust on it as well:
Was only one for a few days. 1. it was crap, 2. It looked shite 3. it looked and sounded better with the standard exhaust.
Also got some 2i arches off him and front bumper. Only fitted the bumper as mine had been bodged on. big time
Then in Oct 06 I bought a 1.8 engine with rs cames in. Put that in. Went like a rocket.
Then lowered and stiffened it with a gmax kit. Eventually i replaced the knackered wishbones and it made a hell of a difference to handling.
Got some drilled and grooved discs too from my work for cheap which really help on the braking side of things.
RR day made 122bhp with loadsa torque.
Gearbox died. So try to get ERST one but got ripped of with a deisel one and only jus got my money back.
Somewhere around here i rembered making it decat. Sounds nice now, not to loud either.
Got a decent ERST box, ratios perfect with bonus of LSD.
Finally sprayed arches and got a SI bumper again.
Then engine started pissing oil from crankseal. Got hold of another proper 130 spec engine on ebay. This ones got 130 spec inlet and injectors so not sure on BHP.
Thats the main parts i think. All work has been done by myself. Aprt from sill.
Not to sure on the order ive done things, like engine, then suspension and brakes but well thats me really.
And why a 1.8 and not 2.0? Well everyone does 2.0 conversions. I just want to be different and and i got about the same as a few 2.0 on the RR day!
Here it is atm:
CLick for decent sized pic
This morning i stripped the back out to make sure it didnt have like a huge rust hole any where:
Amazing what you find tucked away!
I think other sill mite need replacing. Mite do the back wings too. seems as it looks like its coming through.
Tommorrow Seats are coming out so i take the carpet up to check there
Still using it too get to work atm, but as soon as ive got another car the wings will be off next.
RST bonnet and Smooth boot that will meet UJM in time.
Hope this is something to keep you entertained. Will post some updates soon!
