the road to being a tec 1 is complete!!

Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:31 am

Loooool at eyebrows hell no, one of my mates was like bro angel eyes will look sik get rid of d h.i.ds noooo thank you im all for none o.e.m but in moderation! dont take a P.I.DOUBLE.S

Sat Dec 24, 2011 1:38 am

Looking beautiful mate, looks like there's no chance of getting my heckspoiler back now?

Done a really good job, roll on the spring for roof down cruising

Sat Dec 24, 2011 8:16 am

Oh no green thats on for life! didnt wanna drill into the total rust and rot free bootlid so it was bonded on! thanks for that man and comments!

Sat Dec 24, 2011 8:35 am

Green wrote:
Done a really good job, roll on the spring for roof down cruising

+1

(did you receive your other parts Ali?)

Sat Dec 24, 2011 11:16 am

Yh adit i left u feed back for them fitted them aswell! you d man will get the rear headrest off u soon but first them 2 lil clips first pm me your address il send you d light cover back! thanks for d positive comments guys!

Any one got some 35/40 mm rear springs they wanna sell me?

Sat Dec 24, 2011 4:40 pm

Sat Dec 24, 2011 8:36 pm

Pm received and replied adit, cant wait to get to enjoy the weather properly, you know if i get the springs and headrests done i think the final thing to truly complete this car would be a m50/52 lump in it and get it looking o.e.m in the engine bay as possible but thats a long way away yet as the m20 is still kicking ass!!

Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:02 pm

I dont think a M52 makes any sense when you have M20B25.

Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:23 pm

Why do you say that blitz?

Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:18 pm

Looking good Ali

Mon Dec 26, 2011 10:10 pm

Tonybtonyb where you been man, whats happenin with your car any news on spraying the side bit, that scrape it has, hope u cool man! p.s finally got them bimma badges thanks for the tip i.e they are the sme size!!! well worth it! It will be good goin upto the shows again cruisin together!!!

Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:57 pm

Hi Ali50......

Thats one of the best looking cars on this site in my opinion.

Tech1 convertibles really are the best looking Convertibles IMO, and with the brightwork they look even better!

I used to have an Alpine white one with all the factory brightwork and blue hood, and i remember how long it took me to find propper Tech1 Convertible side skirts!!!

I currently have a Tech 1 kitted Motorsport Convertible but the skirts are from a non convertible car (see pic below) it looks ok, and will look better still when the black sill trim is colour coded.

I also have a friend with a Factory fitted Tech1 Convertible with chrome (but its lowered 80mm, which is way to much)

Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:18 am

Hey richard thanks for the comments yh man they definitely look better then tech 2 bit more original and classy. Yours is nice man do you have a pic thread? yh i got skirts that are trimmed i beleive they are from a touring or four door so as u step from a distance u can see the lower part of the sill but its possible i may have some proper cabby skirts coming but time will tell. . . . . .Thanks for the comments also tell your mate with the 3 spokes put different style rims on it despite having a 80mm drop it still looks cool like a low rider! ! ! btw theres too many o.e.m homos n purists on here n as for that i dont post alot.

Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:44 pm

I can appreciate an immaculate completely standard car, but seriously how could anyone say a 320i Convertible on 14" bottle tops is nicer looking than your car. I think modified cars are great, if done with restraint, just as i think OEM works best only when a car is totaly immaculate.

My Motorsport would not have come with the tech1 kit, but the Tech1 kit is a period and genuine part, and whilst i dont like the wheels that are on it, I wont be putting OE 15"s on after consideration, i'll put 16" BSX's on as they have an OE 'theme' but make the car just a little more striking.

As for my friends Malachite car, well he is a bit of a 'showman' in the land of Car Audio (which isnt anything that gets me going) and the wheels are on it to be talked about (which works, i guess)..... They have been on the car for 15 years now!

I will be starting a project based pic thread with the Motorsport as there are lots of things i want to do and catalogue with pictures, such as:

Renovo and re-proof the hood.
Do the adjustments needed to address a tappety engine.
Re-satin the de-chromed trim (I did think about going chrome, but now unsure).
Change the wheels.
Do a smart repair on one of the leather seat bolsters.
General removal and detailing of various trims and other small things.

Personaly i'd quite to see and hear more about your car, so dont let the purests put you off sharing!

Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:21 am

Richard 300 i share your views o.e.m to the the glutimus maximus is cool but as i av in my pic o.e.m with a twist thats what i like keep it factory kit, interior etc and add afew aftermarket things that give it a personal touch and individuality try and make it say thats my car. I think the bsx on your car will look good i jus realised that you trims were in body colour they actually look good, soon im gettin all the trim on mine done in gloss black as they have slight fading in places. Will be ready late march time im hoping ready for the topdown cruising!

Website · Fri Feb 24, 2012 1:38 pm

I want your Car

Website · Sat Feb 25, 2012 1:43 am

I think I'm going to come back everyday until you sell me it!

I want your Car!

Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:34 pm

Lol make me an offer all I cn say is no! I would swap for a newer type car, audi bmw vw etc........but time will tell

Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:44 pm

Really, after all that work.. It will be a ''fook why did i sell it'' moment Ali.

Website · Sat Feb 25, 2012 7:05 pm

Mazda 6 is my day to day u can have that.... 46k miles fmsh

silver

Sat Feb 25, 2012 7:57 pm

Show me some pics mate pm me

Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:52 am

ali50ferrari wrote:Lol make me an offer all I cn say is no! I would swap for a newer type car, audi bmw vw etc.....

Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:12 am

adit wrote:
ali50ferrari wrote:Lol make me an offer all I cn say is no! I would swap for a newer type car, audi bmw vw etc.....

I second that! why put all the effort into a classic and then get a plastic turd! you'll regret it...

Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:50 pm

and this is what happens when your 10 year old nephew gets a hold of your new camera phone!

yes i know the boot is open......

not bad at all he done well i like em any way and he was happy!

gave it a refresh today

some interior pics

no tec 1 wheel any more it has either a momo leather 320 mm wheel or a swm 360 mm wheel

the illuminated gear knob

will get some more interior pics up... there is very slight bolster wear on the drivers seat in the common area but not ripped etc i will admit i have paedo cleaned the interior with the autoglym kit afew times so its in good nick.

for old time sake what she looked like yuk..........

god i put alot of work into this car wont be happy seeing it go but i have had alot of good times in this car and it times for a change i think.

Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:52 pm

also as for the selling / swapping etc no harm in seeing whats available!!!

Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:53 am

I'm more of a tech 2 man but there's something about this car I really like. But I can't put my finger on what it exactly is. Everything just looks right.

Just needs the rear headrests IMO.

Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:03 am

Thanks mate, yh I agree I do need rear headrest but gotta sort the little common split on the rear seat at the top but I will iv spoke to adi already time and funds permitting etc..... Thanks for commenting people

Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:21 pm

I like the lowering level of it ?

is this standard mtec suspension or 40mm or ?

Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:30 pm

na man its 60mm shocks and springs all over on 17s (here come the o.e.m homos, they just leaving the blue oyster bar from police academy) i got 40mm rear springs and shocks but the shocks were dead so never fitted em was gonna go 40 rear and 60 front, but because i had 60mm shocks on the rear with 60 mm springs i wasnt sure to remove the 60mm springs and fit the 40mm springs with 60mm shock so i never did but i still have them, so 60mm all over with shocks and springs. looking to sell/swap this car its in for sale section at the mo....

Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:37 pm

just a bump because its hot and i got a cab!!

Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:44 pm

ali50ferrari wrote:just a bump because its hot and i got a cab!!

Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:47 pm

yes rav!!! you know it man!!!!

Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:41 pm

I do really like this cab!

Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:16 pm

bhups wrote:I do really like this cab!

fancy a swap :-p

Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:30 am

Gave her a bit of a clean and I was tired so tried some demonshine, my conclusion is........it aint that bad