So heres the start of my project. The idea is to create a solid allrounder that I can enter into a few events, do some track days and get some sideways action going on both tarmac and gravel and still drive it on the road.
This car possibly already has:
Stillen Supercharger and bonnet
Stoptech Ally Belled Discs
Stoptech Iron Drilled Discs
DC Sports Exhaust
Ferodo DS2500 Front & Rear Pads
K&N Air Filter
Tein Superstreet with Upper Mounts
18" TSW Thruxtons
Now I say possibly as I'm not totally convinced about the brake setup but I think its a decent foundation to build off.
The bad bit are:
Body work has seen better days - Rust on rear arches, front bumper is in a bad way, supermarket dings in the doors.
Wheels need a refurb
Lights are cloudy
Bits of trim missing
Seat bolsters are badly scuffed
Engine seems temperamental depending on weather
So here's the short-term plan to start:
Clean the MAF and full service (oil, dif, gearbox, coolant, oil filter, sparkplugs)
Get some diagnostic equipment so I can read the ECU (recommendations welcomed)
Service the supercharger - might need a new gasket
Look at the fuelling - I'm sure this car was running lean so I'll pull the spark plugs and look at the MAF first and go from there.
Mid-term plan if the engine is ok (not in any particular order):
Front Bumper - I've had a look and they don't seem that easy to find and seem expensive!? I would swap it out for a bash bar but I don't think those are legal on a street car.
Wheels - I'm tempted to get the Thruxtons refurbed as they do look nice but I also want a couple of sets of Rays or something more rally orientated.
Strip out - I want to have a look at everything so I'll strip the interior out just to check.
Get under the car and check everything - Already thinking I'll get front & mid brace plus aluminium undertray.
Hydro brake - again recommendations welcomed.
Cold air intake - I'm still 50/50 on this at the moment.
Rev shifter gauge
Bumper quick release - 50/50 so undecided.
Sort out the rust
Sort out the windscreen surround issues
Sort out the boot opening issue
Seats - I'd like to get something more snug but also like the electric & heat lol. I'll take any recommendations on these too.
I'm sure theres probably a few bits I've forgotten to add but I'm sure you get the idea. As much as I want to do this as quickly as possible, realistically it will most likely take some time due to other commitments and budget etc.
Looking forward to getting stuck in!