Stu's (Ruan's (and Vaughan's (and Jonnys))) HDi Estate

[Just Sean]

Did you get that tyre changed?

[vlj]

Did you get that tyre changed?

Yep, £5.99 fitted & balanced! Cheers

[Just Sean]

nice work! thats well cheap!

[C2K]

And if you haven't done already, check that rear arch for rust lol, especially on 150k!

Why would there be? The body is treated. Mine has just ticked over 242K and you'll only find rust in the massive stone chips and places in the bay where water collects.

[vlj]

Got a couple of bits ready to go on this week, did nearly 600 miles in it this weekend and once again didnt miss a beat, and has been pulling out 60mpg with a fully loaded boot!

So over the week going to :
- map the car
- fit -50mm gti rear beam
- uprated gear links to fit
- wind deflectors to fit
- coilovers to fit
- decat to fit
- full service

[Eeyore]

brilliant stuff. Cant wait to finish uni to get started on mine!

[vlj]

Today we are fitting these,


P1012368 by 306ep, on Flickr

Whoring new jack

P1012364 by 306ep, on Flickr

Lovely battery deposits

P1012366 by 306ep, on Flickr

Once white wheels have seen better days.. car hasn't been cleaned since I had it oops

P1012367 by 306ep, on Flickr

That's all!

[C2K]

Your engine cover seems to be missing all its clips lol.

Love those Arcan jacks, I have two.

[vlj]

Your engine cover seems to be missing all its clips lol.

Love those Arcan jacks, I have two.

Nah, it's my custom quick-removal system

They are really nice actually - for the price I am absolutely in love with it, especially as it's rated up to 2T, a lot of the other jacks in the market around the same price are only rated up to 1.25/5T which is a little low for my liking, as it would be straining itself especially the 1.25.

[C2K]

Just be mindful that it's American, and therefore 1.8 Metric tonnes/1814 kilos. Still sufficient for you, but bear it in mind that the pesky 'merkins are lying to you.

[vlj]

Ah, that's pretty shit! But to be fair I'd never be lifting anything near that weight, so shouldn't be a problem. How long have you had yours, I've heard that they do last a long time but others say differently.

[C2K]

I've had my first one 3 years, only problem i've had is the two rubber rings that form the handle stops (when it's upright) can wear out an fall off, therefore the handle over-extended, the pistons overshot the cam and the handle jammed. I had to make a new piston and piston guide as a result of my hamfistedness putting it back in position. Made some replacement collars at work and pre-empted it with my other one. Other one is two years old.

Those

[vlj]

Today's activities include:


P1012364 by 306ep, on Flickr


P1012365 by 306ep, on Flickr


P1012367 by 306ep, on Flickr


P1012368 by 306ep, on Flickr

That's all!

[C2K]

How much horse power did the maccys add?

[vlj]

How much horse power did the maccys add?

It's not mine, Scott took my car to Fooby's at the weekend, and left the wrapper as a parting present!
Just too lazy to put it in the bin

[djdommyp]

Nice estate mate, planning to keep it Oem?

[Scott]

Oh shit! I'll clear it out for you on Saturday. I left it in there after doing wheelspins in the car park and handbrake turns on trays.

[vlj]

Nice estate mate, planning to keep it Oem?

Yeah pretty much man! Thanks

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Oh shit! I'll clear it out for you on Saturday. I left it in there after doing wheelspins in the car park and handbrake turns on trays.

Lol its alright I've got tonnes of my own crap to get rid of as well! I wondered where my tyre tread had gone..!

[vlj]

In today's update we have wind deflectors and a slightly cleaner car which is dirty again already


P1012364 by 306ep, on Flickr


P1012366 by 306ep, on Flickr

[puglove]

About time you chopped this in and got somthing eles now enit?




Looking good now

[vlj]

About time you chopped this in and got somthing eles now enit?




Looking good now

It won't be scrapped! Shh

But cheers buddy

[Eeyore]

Wish they still made the rear wind deflectors Looks very tidy! Loving the estate rebirth we have seen this year! Im thinking for FCS we should have an estate section to the stand. Just off to one side!

[C.A.R.]

Whilst an estate already looks kinda grandad-spec, adding the wind deflectors has only added to that look, IMO!

Next mod ideas:




And I'm sure a wanted thread will yield and unwanted walnut trim center console?!

:p

[Eeyore]

Ive got a walnut one im not using!

[vlj]

I'm getting on a bit now, I'm 22 next month so I need to settle down, maybe you are right CAR

[Scott]

   

[vlj]

I approve

[vlj]

   
   
   

[Jonny81191]

White wheels. This I like

[vlj]

White wheels. This I like

Cheers buddy! Don't know how long they are staying though..