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Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:31 pm

Hi poeple i was wondering what would be your next mod to your car?
I'm thinking about getting some new rims not sure what at the moment and also sorting out a better ICE.Tony:mad:
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I'm gradually trying to restore mine back to factory standard and replacing a few of the crappy items that came on the standard non-SE cars. So far I've replaced the hideous 4 spoke steering wheel with the SE one, put a set of 15" BBS's on in place of the 14" bottletops (drives like a completely different car thanks to some decent rubber), added colour coded (Dolphin Grey) wing mirrors and also new bumper inserts all round (£140 8O ). Next up is hopefully a pair of SE sideskirts and converting the sunroof to electric (really worthwhile with all the summer heat :roll: )
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:39 pm

Just got some pipe and slipper wheels, (bbs15s), next on the list is interior. (I need my rear speakers re-wiring but i'll do that when i replace the interior)
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:42 pm

BBTB then 6 branch.
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hopefully lowering 30mm on saturday, spray wing mirrors asap, buy some 325 discs and pads and fit them with 325 calipers, fit heckspoiler, learn how t0 and fit twin webers

In that order and hopefuly pretty damn soon too, oh and at some point (when I have spare cash) get a set of 15" BBS

then reapray matt black 8)
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im in the process of re-doing all my suspension after my little incident.

full powerflex bushes, bilstein shocks, spax springs, rear disc conversion, all new suspension converting to 51mm struts instead of 45mm i think on the 316, fittign anti roll bars as the 316 doesnt have one on the back

and then ill be doing the engien to a 2.5 after crimbo hopefully depending on the insurance.
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:50 pm

fit a decent (non rusty)tailgate. some tinted taillights,some coilovers and poss make an inlet manifold for my throttle bodies and then sort out the T4 turbo conversion.

Gonna take a while though.
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:56 pm

PAS

as mines f@cked at the mo!!!!!

all i really need is red rear lights or light smoked ones and im happy.
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:58 pm

My dad's will be wheels.

My next mod... getting a car.
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Already got a 4.27 slippy diff waiting (with dips) to go on...

After that, the list is long and in no particular order:

- Ally flywheel.
- BBTB / Throttle Bodies if I'm feeling mad or an oppurtunity arises.
- ARP rod bolts.
- Full OBC.
- Bigger Brakes.
- E36 M3 rack.
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:01 pm

Finaly found some good leather :D
Got obc to fit
Next

Bilstein shocks
Eibach springs and anti roll bars
Complete brake re-build
Genuine alpinas/hartge's
Hid's
Maybe a 6 branch

Would like heated seats, a/c and cruise
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Rotrex Supercharger
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old_skool_2002 wrote:Rotrex Supercharger
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PAS rack and complete rear axle overhaul,new prop bearing,new fuel tank and filler pipes. im taking it off the road for a couple of months from next week to do everything at once :roll:
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:06 pm

MrDazzle wrote:Already got a 4.27 slippy diff waiting (with dips) to go on...

After that, the list is long and in no particular order:

- Ally flywheel.
- BBTB / Throttle Bodies if I'm feeling mad or an oppurtunity arises.
- ARP rod bolts.
- Full OBC.
- Bigger Brakes.
- E36 M3 rack.
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:07 pm

erm, i dont know every, maybe put it back togetheer !! :D
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:10 pm

fuzzy wrote:PAS rack and complete rear axle overhaul,new prop bearing,new fuel tank and filler pipes. im taking it off the road for a couple of months from next week to do everything at once :roll:
So your not coming to Fast and Scrappyfied?

Are you doing the work? Im in need of sorting my PAS leak.
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:17 pm

Sanchez wrote:
fuzzy wrote:PAS rack and complete rear axle overhaul,new prop bearing,new fuel tank and filler pipes. im taking it off the road for a couple of months from next week to do everything at once :roll:
So your not coming to Fast and Scrappyfied?

Are you doing the work? Im in need of sorting my PAS leak.
i wont be at F+M as once youve seen one neon lit,bodykitted to the max jap car youve seen them all :D im planning on doing it all myself hence the need for a couple of months of the road as ill need to fit it in around work. ive let things slip for a while knowing they needed attention so the time has come to get my finger out as the mot is about due. my PAS rack is leaking from rips in the boots and im told that its knackered and needs replacing.im not sure what pleasures lie awaiting me with that one as i dont know if the garage modified anything when fitting the engine or even if they allowed enough room to change the rack easily :?
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:22 pm

I plan on a new number plate, boring i know!!!!!!! :D
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LSD diff but dont know what one to look out for to suit m40 turbo :?:
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:26 pm

fuzzy wrote:
Sanchez wrote:
fuzzy wrote:PAS rack and complete rear axle overhaul,new prop bearing,new fuel tank and filler pipes. im taking it off the road for a couple of months from next week to do everything at once :roll:
So your not coming to Fast and Scrappyfied?

Are you doing the work? Im in need of sorting my PAS leak.
i wont be at F+M as once youve seen one neon lit,bodykitted to the max jap car youve seen them all :D im planning on doing it all myself hence the need for a couple of months of the road as ill need to fit it in around work. ive let things slip for a while knowing they needed attention so the time has come to get my finger out as the mot is about due. my PAS rack is leaking from rips in the boots and im told that its knackered and needs replacing.im not sure what pleasures lie awaiting me with that one as i dont know if the garage modified anything when fitting the engine or even if they allowed enough room to change the rack easily :?
Good luck. I dont have time on my side so i think a trip to a garage is my only option.
Maybe see you at callender then.
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:42 pm

Once all the bodywork is sorted out im gonna get a suspension kit and some nice wheels.
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:43 pm

6 button OBC to fit already ran the temp sender,will start to pull the dash out shortly to plumb the loom in,and fit the indicator stalk.
Car is pretty much as i want it then after fiiting BBS 15",rear blind,rear heads.front fogs,Maplight mirror,M Tec2 wheel.front top tint screen and some minor cosmetic paint and a general tidy up under the bonnet.
When I have the dosh a set of BBS LM's would be the cherry on the cake.
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:48 pm

Maybe some 16" Hartges :?
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Sanchez wrote:Good luck. I dont have time on my side so i think a trip to a garage is my only option.
Maybe see you at callender then.
pm me when you find out a price for having your rack done :thumb:
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hammoj28 wrote:Once all the bodywork is sorted out im gonna get a suspension kit and some nice wheels.
What suspension you fitting James?
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:51 pm

Prob H&R 60/40 or KW. one of the two.
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:54 pm

hammoj28 wrote:Prob H&R 60/40 or KW. one of the two.
When do you want me to fit it

AND

When are you doing your brakes??
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:59 pm

Hehe, i dunno. Could maybe get a bit of help fae you with the front. Not done them before. Dont know when im going to get it tho.

Will do brakes when i have more power.lol
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:03 pm

Happily do your fronts.
Let me know when you want them done.
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:38 pm

full service
strut brace
new stereo
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:38 pm

Ideally it would be some decent suspension and a welded diff but by the looks of things it will be either a new head or a new engine. :evil:
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:44 pm

A transparent windscreen is coming next week :D

Black headlining at the same time while the rubber and trim is out

2.8 crank and lightened flywheel will be getting balanced up somewhere in the meantime winkeye
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munky30 wrote:Ideally it would be some decent suspension and a welded diff but by the looks of things it will be either a new head or a new engine. :evil:
Ideal time to go larger Munky? 3.5 conversion maybe.
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:57 pm

Megasquirt. From PCB and components. This weekend :eek:
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