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Time is ticking

by v6 steve » Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:07 pm

Right guys that Christmas and New year over its only 4 months till the shows start we better get our fingers out, whats every one still got to do ?

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1.remove engine clean and paint
2. refit engine and fit f28
3. try finish fitting 2nd alternator
4. get heater controls working

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1. fit new bummper
2. fit HIDs
3. fix oil leak's
4. replace shocks
5. refurb wheels
6. fit prop and make 4x4 work
7. fit new seats
8. clean engine bay

think i should have started before now :roll:
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Re: Time is ticking

by Jamesyboy » Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:18 pm

The se2...

1. take engine out
2. fix engine (suspected buggered oil pump)
3. put new tx box on
4. get a recon/upgrade turbo
5. respray whilst engine out
6. refit engine
7. enjoy the car!

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Re: Time is ticking

by Fraz » Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:20 pm

not much ...got a kitchen to fit and lift all them slabs up side of house and try and fit asome form of drainage

car is simple.clean it
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Re: Time is ticking

by Callyman » Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:47 pm

Good clean inside and out.
Fit new headlights

Headlights will be done when the weather is dry and warmer as Im fitting my clear lenses to new units and want to minimise moisture in there.
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Re: Time is ticking

by Allys Cally » Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:51 pm

cars currently getting front end resprayed
got a set of alloys to get refurbed and new tyres
fit new rear discs, pads and brake shoes
try and get all the brake lines done and fit new braided hoses
also got to try and get my fuel lines going onto the fuel rail sorted
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Re: Time is ticking

by STEVA » Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:01 pm

Ah no rush 2014 will do :D


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Re: Time is ticking

by craigyboy » Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:50 pm

se6 still to get taxed mot'd and insured and possibly get the
bonnet resprayed
the se 5 1/2 still to get its little starting problem fixed so
trip to the breakers tomorrow
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Re: Time is ticking

by Mark1 » Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:46 am

Recover all the doorcards, and then tax come April.

What I get ******* of about is if your car is Sorn you still need to keep it insured :evil:
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Re: Time is ticking

by bluejuz » Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:46 pm

Hmmm let's see..

Brake lines
Fuel lines
Fit my 308mm brakes finally
Fix rear bumper parking mishap
Possibly refurb alloys

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Re: Time is ticking

by v6 steve » Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:49 pm

bluejuz wrote:Hmmm let's see..

Brake lines
Fuel lines
Fit my 308mm brakes finally
Fix rear bumper parking mishap
Possibly refurb alloys

Then properly join & attend my first meet.



youv got your list upside down maye

join now :dance:
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Re: Time is ticking

by markse495 » Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:08 pm

when shes out the body shop i will be adding extras to the exterior ... mentioned on another thread( into the body shop) then i will be cleaning and sprucing the interior restoring the cream leather and cleaning the plastics, plus need new front speaker covers and then enjoy driving her and feeling proud 8) :D

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Re: Time is ticking

by stevo turbo » Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:55 pm

Take engine out







Fit to corsa :)
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Re: Time is ticking

by rich30mex » Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:47 pm

stevo turbo wrote:Take engine out







Fit to corsa :)

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Re: Time is ticking

by Allys Cally » Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:16 pm

rich30mex wrote:
stevo turbo wrote:Take engine out







Fit to corsa :)

Death to this man

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Re: Time is ticking

by stevo turbo » Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:57 pm

Ha ha either of you two going to disagree the its going to be more fun than leaving it in a Cally :) it's got to be done!
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