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#101 Bumpty

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Posted 25 July 2015 - 02:43 PM

Thanks, but I have so many parts lying around, literally 4 grilles to choose from.
I'm going to try to do this without spending much more cash & using what I've got, I have lot's of goodies to chuck into the restoration. 


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Posted 11 August 2015 - 09:42 PM

I actually feel like I'm getting somewhere with my progress now which is exciting.  

For so long I have felt overwhelmed by the amount of work needed to get this thing in a drivable condition, I've spend many nights just sitting in the driver seat pondering and planning with a beer in hand.

The desire to hit the road is strong.  But I'm holding back myself until the car is ready, proper ready.

 

Over the last few days I've finished replacing all the CV shafts and the front hubs for ones with fresh bearings.

The brakes are bled and in the process I noticed dodgy wiring to the driver side ABS sensor so it was replaced.

I replaced some dubious wheel studs, 3 in total.

Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar & bushes were installed.

The idle air control valve was removed for cleaning after I noticed a lumpy idle. A new gasket is on it's way and hopefully it arrives tomorrow.

The coolant system was flushed and afterwards I decided to get a new radiator as there was some damage to the original radiator and one of the top mounts was snapped off.

 

 

The new radiator with clean fans.... so much for returning the car to OEM standard.

 

 

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Radiator in place with a Perrin shroud.  Black hex nuts to hold down freshly painted modified brackets. Also chrome hex nuts for the reservoir lid.  Note also the  IACV removed and the TT manifold piping also removed.

I picked the nicest overflow bottle out of the 4 I have.

 

 

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The STi wheels are on board now for double "Cruisin" goodness.

 

 

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Did a bit of a mock up with the Blitzen rear bar and you can see how much lower it sits than the standard bumper.

 

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Over the next few days I'll be painting both bumpers & the Blitzen boot spoiler.  Fingers crossed the weather is as good as it has been the last few days  ;)


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Posted 11 August 2015 - 09:45 PM

Good progress boss!

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Posted 11 August 2015 - 09:53 PM

looking gewd Kong. 


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Posted 11 August 2015 - 10:14 PM

Those 4 pots look fantastic under those wheels. Even the wheel nuts are poon. Get some clear side repeaters.

Blitzen bar should look mad. You going to do the front bar aswell?


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Posted 11 August 2015 - 10:40 PM

Looking good mate its come along way and its not even finished.

Always love your work.


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Posted 11 August 2015 - 10:58 PM

Sure has come a long way. I'm getting quite fond of it.

Clear indicators are in the shed waiting, Jim. Blitzen front bar will happen later down the track but I won't be bothering with the side skirts.

Coilovers and more suspension mods to come also.

My runabout RX Bluekong is being sold in the near future. A work mate jumped on it once he heard it was up for sale.
Best car sale ever!
He didn't even bother negotiating with my asking price and the best thing is, he has zero interest in the flashy bits and goodies.
So that means I'll take what parts I want for the hobo and return Bluekong to a standard RX2.5.

He knows it's a bloody good & reliable car even though the paint seems to get worse by the day.

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Posted 11 August 2015 - 11:02 PM

Your lawn is in good nick, just needs less weeds. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good effort progressing through a mammoth job!


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Posted 11 August 2015 - 11:04 PM

Looks maddd... What coilovers you getting boss?

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Posted 11 August 2015 - 11:25 PM

Lol Jase. I have no time for that grass.

It is a huge task man. Feels like it's taking forever and is all consuming.
Been quite stressful tbh.
It shits me that anyone would let a car get to this state and still drive it on the roads.
The driver side CV fell to bits in my hands when I took it out.
I love the Gen3 TTs, it upsets me to see one be neglected on this level because I honestly believe that one day these cars will be looked back on as a classic.... Albeit a misunderstood one.

John, BC BR coilovers mate.

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Posted 11 August 2015 - 11:33 PM

How much can you get them for?

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Posted 11 August 2015 - 11:43 PM

Mate I haven't even started looking.
Jump on Google and I'm sure you'll find all the suppliers to compare prices.

Price really isn't a concern for me, I'll be getting mine from Ichiban like my last set as I'd rather deal with someone I trust and also contributes to and is a member of the Club.

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Posted 12 August 2015 - 07:48 AM

So much goodness! Its looking tits mate :)

Im loving all the effort going in to it, to bring it back to its former glory...and make it better than its ever been


One thing....those black hex bolts look rusty? Are they just your typical high tensile ones?

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Posted 12 August 2015 - 10:07 AM

Loving the wheel / brake combo. :D

Engine bay looks amazing.

You have bonnet struts correct? Something small but I would remove the bonnet stay clip section on the two radiator brackets. Looks neater. ;)

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Posted 12 August 2015 - 10:08 AM

Yeah Matty, they're shitters while the paint drys.
I have a few different types, but I really want to use Black so I had to clean and paint them.

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Posted 12 August 2015 - 10:46 AM

looking noice.

No cruise control on this unit? I thought the AUDM ones all had a dealer-fitted job.
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Posted 12 August 2015 - 11:24 AM

Nah Dunc, not on the last 2 I've had anyway.

Factory option maybe?

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Posted 12 August 2015 - 11:26 AM

Cheers Mark.
No struts yet mate. Keen though.

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Posted 12 August 2015 - 09:16 PM

Looks like it's coming together nicely BK. Well done.

Sometimes jobs like this one need a certain amount of thought, so you can move forward.

Do you have a link for the supplier of that new radiator ??

 

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Posted 12 August 2015 - 09:38 PM

Yeah Matty, they're shitters while the paint drys.
I have a few different types, but I really want to use Black so I had to clean and paint them.

Awesome...keen to see how they come out as i want some black bolts aswell
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