the story so far.
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:13 pm
had this nearly a couple of yrs now and done a fair bit to it.now it's time to enjoy it drive/ 
the day i bought it,it had been parked up under a car port for 3 yrs and after adjusting a headlight aim it passed it's mot
alpina 16" RG reps acquired soon after
and refurbed by me with polished centres spokes and lip
now time for a few treats.
tech1 boot spoiler,fire extinguisher,rear headrest back seat and a shagging blind were soon sourced.
and some rear pop out windows were fitted.
it had an obc to start with [bonus]
time for the arse end as it was a bit un predictable with goosed dampers so i was happy to get this lot.
boge turbo dampers and eibach -40mm rear springs
the - 15mm mtech front set up is still good and fitted today.
don't want it any lower to avoid spoiler damage and i had an m40 turd that was lowered and i broke two sumps in that
one mineral blue rip
the engine had a tick from it that came and went but was mostly there so i bought this.
seemed a steal with a new head and receipt for £1200 for work done inc parts.
i later discovered they never replaced the timing gear only a £45 chain was added!
resulting in another engine change more recently [6 weeks ago]
first engine change done in short time.
added an m20 lightened fly-wheel with sachs clutch modded starter and e21 thrust bearing.
refitting.
also fitted fully working head light wash wiper kit.click for vid
after the bad winter the polished alloy was ruined by salt etc and they were high maintenance so time for another refurb.
results are good in moondust silver,now only a quick wipe over is needed to keep them looking good.
the tail pipe flew off the old exhaust system on the A19 so i bought a new one [rear section]
i wasn't happy with the way the new tail pipe pointed to the side so i bought something more to my liking.
but before this was fitted i had to do a more important job,i couldn't take the noise of that chain any longer!
the engine i fitted previously.
SHARP TEETH!
so i bought this from a decent chap.
after a look at it i was happy so thought i'd buy these to keep the juices flowing.
smaller tech11 with leather horn push ;tounge;
ok enough treats and time for some spannering AGAIN!
not forgetting to refit this of course.
not much change here since last time.
fitted.
all looking a bit sad for itself :ermm:
but not for long
i have uprated the front brakes to grooved discs and greenstuff pads [no brake dust]with braded s/s flexis
chipped it,K&N pan filter,strut brace and lip splitter.i'm sure there is more but that's all i can think of for now.
now finished.
and time to enjoy
the day i bought it,it had been parked up under a car port for 3 yrs and after adjusting a headlight aim it passed it's mot
alpina 16" RG reps acquired soon after
and refurbed by me with polished centres spokes and lip
now time for a few treats.
tech1 boot spoiler,fire extinguisher,rear headrest back seat and a shagging blind were soon sourced.
and some rear pop out windows were fitted.
it had an obc to start with [bonus]
time for the arse end as it was a bit un predictable with goosed dampers so i was happy to get this lot.
boge turbo dampers and eibach -40mm rear springs
the - 15mm mtech front set up is still good and fitted today.
don't want it any lower to avoid spoiler damage and i had an m40 turd that was lowered and i broke two sumps in that
one mineral blue rip
the engine had a tick from it that came and went but was mostly there so i bought this.
seemed a steal with a new head and receipt for £1200 for work done inc parts.
i later discovered they never replaced the timing gear only a £45 chain was added!
resulting in another engine change more recently [6 weeks ago]
first engine change done in short time.
added an m20 lightened fly-wheel with sachs clutch modded starter and e21 thrust bearing.
refitting.
also fitted fully working head light wash wiper kit.click for vid
after the bad winter the polished alloy was ruined by salt etc and they were high maintenance so time for another refurb.
results are good in moondust silver,now only a quick wipe over is needed to keep them looking good.
the tail pipe flew off the old exhaust system on the A19 so i bought a new one [rear section]
i wasn't happy with the way the new tail pipe pointed to the side so i bought something more to my liking.
but before this was fitted i had to do a more important job,i couldn't take the noise of that chain any longer!
the engine i fitted previously.
SHARP TEETH!
so i bought this from a decent chap.
after a look at it i was happy so thought i'd buy these to keep the juices flowing.
smaller tech11 with leather horn push ;tounge;
ok enough treats and time for some spannering AGAIN!
not forgetting to refit this of course.
not much change here since last time.
fitted.
all looking a bit sad for itself :ermm:
but not for long
i have uprated the front brakes to grooved discs and greenstuff pads [no brake dust]with braded s/s flexis
chipped it,K&N pan filter,strut brace and lip splitter.i'm sure there is more but that's all i can think of for now.
now finished.
and time to enjoy
