17-09-2012, 10:34 PM
I've not put any new pictures or anything of this up lately...I guess I should do! It's now been lowered on Eibach springs, had 21mm torsion bars fitted and rear beam rebuilt by KrisB. I've also had a new clutch fitted and removed the Mongoose exhaust. It was too loud for me for a daily, so I've sold it to Curt who is getting on much better with it, and I'm enjoying the standard system 
It's not without its problems though sadly (what French car ever is?!)
I've got tax due at the end of the month, and the HG is showing signs of going, as it's getting hot very quickly in traffic, and the coolant is looking a bit frothy and was very low this evening when I checked it although I'd put over a litre in less than a week ago...Though that may just be leaking from the radiator which also needs replacing. The MOT is looming in 2 months time, and I'll be needing brakes all around and wishbones to pass that. So things are adding up quite quickly between now and Christmas:
That's going to be a pretty hefty bill. It's pointing me towards garaging the 6 over winter and taking the time to get it all sorted over the next 5-6 months. I would probably just suck it up and pay for all the parts and with the help of the lads (
you guys for all your help so far) get it done over a few weeks, but I'm heading off on holiday with Kim and have a PC to build, so it's just unfortunate timing! The PC needs to be built as my mum needs it for work, and she has contributed towards it already so I need to actually get that done, otherwise I'd hold that off for a while as well.
It's a difficult decision
It's not without its problems though sadly (what French car ever is?!)
I've got tax due at the end of the month, and the HG is showing signs of going, as it's getting hot very quickly in traffic, and the coolant is looking a bit frothy and was very low this evening when I checked it although I'd put over a litre in less than a week ago...Though that may just be leaking from the radiator which also needs replacing. The MOT is looming in 2 months time, and I'll be needing brakes all around and wishbones to pass that. So things are adding up quite quickly between now and Christmas:- Tax
- MOT
- Radiator
- Head gasket
- Wishbones
- Brakes
- Oil and filter change, gearbox oil change (I want OEM gearbox oil)
That's going to be a pretty hefty bill. It's pointing me towards garaging the 6 over winter and taking the time to get it all sorted over the next 5-6 months. I would probably just suck it up and pay for all the parts and with the help of the lads (
you guys for all your help so far) get it done over a few weeks, but I'm heading off on holiday with Kim and have a PC to build, so it's just unfortunate timing! The PC needs to be built as my mum needs it for work, and she has contributed towards it already so I need to actually get that done, otherwise I'd hold that off for a while as well.It's a difficult decision