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7th September 2016, 19:39 | #1 |
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How's your list ??
At the beginning of the year we had a thread of our list of jobs/improvements for 2016.
3/4 way through the year how have you got on ?? |
7th September 2016, 21:16 | #2 |
This is my second home
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7th September 2016, 21:38 | #3 |
This is my second home
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As soon as I sort out one job another pops up but my biggest issue is a house renovation SWMBO requires me to finish. Damned unreasonable i say!
Still to do. New Air Con condenser to be fitted - on the list Fit spare fan (I am assured it works on all speeds) - renovate the original with new brushes. When the above done - regas A/C Swap my worn drivers seat base cover for a nice virtually unmarked pristine passenger one i have sitting in my garage. Fit the twin tone horns i have on the shelf Check out why my FBH stopped working towards the end of last winter Take off the door cards and fit new "Fir Tree Clips" to stop them creaking Finally decide on what Double Din set up to go for and get it fitted Renovate a spare set of Hairpins - fancy matching them to the Rhodium Silver of the dash Strip out the Tourer boot floor and fit the PPD set I got from you Clyde. Last edited by Darcydog; 7th September 2016 at 21:41.. |
7th September 2016, 23:25 | #4 |
I really should get out more.......
Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014
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I've got a list for each of my cars. It's easier than doing the actual work.
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8th September 2016, 08:08 | #5 |
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Replacement front wing fitted.
Inline thermostat fitted. Walnut wheel fitted. IPK fitted. Cruise control ... partly fitted. (Have to sort the pedal bracket) Plus of course after I acquired the car last year, it had a full service including EGR cleanout, new brakes and new tyres. Still to do: New sandstone leather seats. Finish cruise! Get a small dent pulled out of the front passenger door. Parking sensors. Rear sunblind. Might look at a stereo upgrade after that ...
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8th September 2016, 18:09 | #6 |
I really should get out more.......
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I started out with a few wants, and now my list is so big it looks like a total rebuild! Not the car's fault, though, I keep seeing extras I want, or jobs I'd like doing. So far since buying in June:
New front springs and top bearings gold fan resistor New number plates Full service including PCV Two front tyres Serpents (currently in for refurb) Silicone turbo hose Jules plenum guard Torpedo badges WinCe to be fitted this weekend Two ABS sensors Front bearing Stainless bumper bolt kit Painted slam panel and fitted new yellow sticker A/C walnut effect ordered from Simon... Oh Dear...as you can see, I am smitten. I daren't say what is STILL on the list! |
8th September 2016, 19:11 | #7 |
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When you finish one list, start another bigger, better one ☺
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8th September 2016, 19:49 | #8 |
I really should get out more.......
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Done this year:
Fitted dark oak dash Fitted dark oak steering wheel Replaced single din HU with a tablet New drivers wishbone New passenger side track rod end Fitted PPD tourer tool tray Replaced interior strips on rear windows Replaced outside door finishers Changed number plates Replaced loadspace door finisher Replaced alloy gators New large Powerflex bush on lower engine mount New rear shock absorbers New lowering springs all round Fitted carpeted heater enclosure panels Replaced halos with different customised headlights Replaced rear light clusters Replaced standard speakers Still to do: Finish FBH and timer retrofit (already have the parts) Finish powerfolds retrofit (already have the parts) Autobox oil change Install loom and fit red heated electric front Monacos - seats coming next week A/C system repair Front bumper respray Passenger front wing respray Replace rear bumper Finish detailing engine bay Replace front indicators (already have new lenses) Retrofit cruise control (already have the parts) Hard wire power to my HUD (already have the ready made cable and connector) Fit PPD door seals (already have the seals) Tidy up wiring behind tablet and relocate HU to glovebox Replace rear lower arms (already have new ones - thanks Wullie) Replace rear subframe (already have refurbished one - thanks Wullie) Plenum spyhole Replace rear ARB (already have refurbished one - thanks Wullie) Colour code door cards Probably done other things and there's probably more to do but that's all what I can remember off the top of my head. Whether I get much more done off the list this year is debatable depending on work and weather lol. I have been off a Month now and I am going stir crazy as I haven't been able to do anything on the car due to a serious finger infection...finished my last course of antibiotics today and my finger is really on the mend so I can start doing stuff again
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Best Regards, Lee. DONE: HAD A CRAZY IDEA THAT I HAD TO GET RID OF MY MG ZTT DUE TO NOT HAVING A DRIVE AND HAVING TO PARK ON A BUSY STREET WITH A VIEW TO GETTING ANOTHER ONE AT A LATER DATE WHEN I HAVE A DRIVE. ENDED UP REALISING IT REALLY ISN'T PRACTICAL NOT HAVING A CAR TO GET AROUND AND I NOW OWN A VW EOS 3.2 V6 INDIVIDUAL (1 OF 20 REMAINING IN THE UK WITH THAT ENGINE AND TRIM COMBO) EVEN THOUGH I STILL LIVE ON A BUSY ROAD WITHOUT A DRIVE |
11th September 2016, 08:33 | #9 |
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Wow that's some list , any pics of it now ?
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11th September 2016, 08:59 | #10 |
I really should get out more.......
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Ill health has stopped me from doing anything this year.
Currently been banned from doing anything as I ripped/pulled a muscle in my right side and got a severe telling off from the Doctor. So next year I want to change normal aircon to climate on the ZT as I prefer it. Fit the new fan and resistor. Refurbish my 2 sets of alloys, hairpins and straights so I can have winter and summer tyres. Do some major detailing in the engine bay, yes it's clean but it doesn't give the wow factor. Remove the backlights and clean the green grime that is around the light edges. Re-polish the front headlight lenses or buy a another set. Paint the brake calipers - (undecided on colour as yet) Fit the foam moulding for the tools that go around the edge. Change the grey trims that go down the side to shiny ones. Upgrade the door speakers and tweeters. Possibly change the current Pioneer single din to a Pioneer double din unit. (I like Pioneer) Have a stainless steel sports exhaust fitted. I'm not sure about this one yet, but I'm thinking of going with a walnut dash as everything is dark grey/black would like more of a contrast. May have the side and rear windows tinted, not too dark though. That's it from what I can remember for now although I expect there are few other things to do.
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