Hdi project

[Eeyore]

looks good! Ill have to find out what linkages ive got when i go to fix them tomorrow! D:

[ben87]

Mitch - cheers mate,it needs slight trimming on the ends,luckily I bought it off kris so was already trimmed then simple torx/Phillips/flat screws to keep it in take some kerb abuse and still on tight

[MiiTCH]

if you ever feel the need you dont want it, i will be waiting

ive got the Espace splitter on mine, mines been lowered about 80mm so thats always dragging... but saves dragging the bumper

[MiiTCH]

When you had your dials made, what did you select the main colour as? I want some for my centre console heater part, but I just want the steel look with blue and red lights... But not sure what it means for the main colour on the website?

[ben87]

Main colour - ice blue on both dials fella.


Will not be getting rid of splitter soon but will b the car haha

[ben87]

well been a long time so far for an update but only small....

1 -windscreen cracked
2 - flat tyre
3 - screwed bearing

all in space of 1 month (well the bearing has gone for a few months,didnt realise how serious it was till i took it apart)

Well the rear nut holding it on all in place was freaking hard to undo with a long bar so hunted round in my garage and next doors for anything else i can use..than i came across a hollow ladder PERFECT!!!!! simple turn and it was undone



How it looked when i took it off....didnt even use a puller i borrowed off Tom,it just "came" off


New vs OLD


So now awaiting for some money and do the other cause it will more than likely happen soon enough currently awaiting on a lick of paint to do my towing eye and give my calipers a fresh look

[ben87]

another small update to keep with the yellow splashed going on with my car

Only first coat for time being - YES im being lazy YES im being careful and not getting paint on the brake discs/pads.

If you have time and patience and don't need car for 48hours take your time and enjoy







thanks

[Pugmarshall]

What a retard, I was just going to say "Isn't this Ben's old car!?"

Looks good mate, Astor and Yellow ftw!

[Scott]

Agreed on the astor and yellow!

Bit of a pikey job, but still will look much better

[ben87]

yellow is only a 1st coat scotty boy so dont worry itll be looking fine as dandy after few more coats.

haha - nice one marshall lol been quiet on both forums and car wise due to job etc but had time today to pay her some attention

[ben87]

Rear drivers had it last coat and is looking pretty damnnn hot.
Front needs one more coat i reckon

[Scott]

Much better! Is it just hammerite?

[ben87]

Halfords own yellow brake paint ( hammerite but £1 cheaper lol basically )

[Scott]

fair play mate. How've you been keeping anyway? Not seen you about that much lately

[ben87]

took advantage of this weather and finished drivers side so move onto the passenger side....firstly this is how dirty my brakes were..



that became.....



and done my towing eye which i think finishes the front off nicely

[Just Sean]

How easy was it to fit the metal monkey dials? Did they come with all the bulbs needed?

Car looks really good mate

[ben87]

Dials are easy to fit just expensive to buy. I did a group but ages ago so I got them at a bargain price.

LEDs you need to buy also

[puglove]

All this time i didnt relise ben87 was welsh ben, Cars looking good mate

[ben87]

Cheers guys, whilst I await a new wind screen may as well smarten it up a bit and make it fresh looking. Next on list when I have time is sort out the rear disc protectors. Give them a cost of black Hammerite when I change pads cause it's rusted like mad as you can see

[ben87]

Finally on all 4 wheels..now awaiting new windscreen on Saturday then go get a punctured tyre repaired
Front is lower than that but its been up in the air for best part of a week so needs to settled back down again

[ben87]

Well I fell out of love with the car and not surprised failed MOT but going back in on Monday and will hopefully pass and I can give it TLC and finally up the turbo to be proper stage 1.5 lol. Can't be bothered with the whole stage 2 with clutch issues to be honest!

[ben87]

Always a good feeling putting new shiny parts on and knowing you've done it yourself!

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[MarkTD]

Shiny parts = win!

[ben87]

The time has come!

Car will be for sale in 2-3 months,got to save up bit of cash firstly

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Reason for selling

1 - need something better on fuel
2 - growin up
3 - just had a guts full of it lol
4 - need something cheaper on tax

[ben87]

Now for sale...

http://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6959

[ben87]

well im very sad to say.....

this car left my drive last night and is now with a new local owner in Swansea, he is doing mechanic engineering at uni so im sure he will look after it..

was gutted to see it leave the drive after 3years of putting hard work and effort into it and making it my own project. it has gone