Hi all.
I've purchased a roadster (05, blue, GT pack and Rays) with the intention of doing a bit of fettling and then using it in the spring and summer. If I like it I'll keep it and if not I'll sell it while the sun is shining.
The car was a dealer part ex they ebayed so sold as a trade sale, was honestly described and was cheap. The things I need to fix - that I know of so far - are as follows:
Set of tyres. It will get MPSS as I'm a big fan of that tyre and although the Rays aren't badly kerbed, I'll probably get those refurbed before fitting.
Airbag light on. Reset not lasting. MOT till December so no panic. Usual fault code on driver's side.
The airbag light might have a link to the driver's seat back recline not working. I'll look at the switch first and go from there. It's stuck at a comfortable angle so again no rush.
There's a two inch tear/cut in the roof. I'm quite looking forward to trying to fix that. I certainly won't be fitting a new roof, not least because it's a summer toy I have no interest in driving with the roof up. As long as any repair provides enough protection for a shower, that'll do and the car will be garaged when not in use.
A few cosmetics such as a bit of seat recolouring, needs a new gearknob, some odd bits of trim. I'll spend a day giving everything a good clean and then I'll have a better idea.
I haven't driven the car enough to form a judgement about the state of the suspension and steering but no immediate concerns. I'm expecting to do the banana arm bushes.
There's no great history with the car but at the money I can't complain. I'll do whatever is necessary to get the car right and keep all the bills so the next owner will see what I've done. It was apparently just serviced and has a new clutch. No reason to doubt any of that but I'll be examining filters and plugs and changing anything that looks old. Same with fluids.
There are a few mods. I don't like the splitter so that will be going. New Japspeed cans on the back but not sure I can see the point of putting stock back on.
I've read through the forums and have picked up some good tips. Any more on sorting any of my jobs or recommendations for local parts places always welcome.
I'm near Littlehampton so may see some of you about.
Pete
