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Re: My new project - 106 GTI
Another update..
I got a few bits done Sunday, I started making the new centre dash panel which I am going to get powder coated once all the wholes are drilled in the right places.
dash panel in place.. I just need to get the switches fitted.
I also got...
Re: My new project - 106 GTI
Yea it's just a very snazzy short throw kit for the car. The full setup is rose jointed and does away with any existing linkage. I can't wait to test it out.
Re: My new project - 106 GTI
Well I got pretty much a whole day on the car today got the satchshift fitted finally which after many many swear words, cups of tea I got it fitted.. First of all I had to remove the old linkage.
Out with the old in with the new..
By this point Fletcher had...
Looks awesome dude! I am glad I have seen you do that with the fuel lines at the fuel rail, I have just done the same thing. Also got my satchshift fitted.
Loving the colour scheme and the wheels.. makes me want a rallye.
Re: My new project - 106 GTI
Looks awesome dude, super clean! Magazine article looked good aswell. We will have to meet up when mine is back on the road.
The satchshift arrived today :)
Re: My new project - 106 GTI
I am getting there mate, it should start going back together in the next week or so I hope. Getting the final parts for the braided brake lines for under the bonnet tonight which will finish that jigsaw and then they can all be bled back up. I should get the...
Re: My new project - 106 GTI
I am hoping I don't regret it lol! I can't wait to fit it, there is no dashboard currently in the way at the minute so it shouldn't be to bad and the car is currently up on stands with the engine loom pulled out so I can get behind the engine. Only pain in the a**e...
Re: My new project - 106 GTI
Awesome!! Let me know if you want a hand fitting it or getting it fitted.
Cheers, They are fun to work on and quite easy most of the time.
Re: My new project - 106 GTI
Ok so this month is getting expensive... I have just ordered this -
braided Fuel and brakelines are now fitted in the car along with bias valve, its slowly coming together now, but I still have a massive list of jobs left to do.
My Plan for this year is to keep pushing my wedding work and become more creative with it. I am looking at getting new gear and also looking at d4. I have two wedding bookings for Cyprus this year and one for Canada next year which should be very fun. :)
The main goal is to go self employed in...
Awesome read!! The car is beautiful and something I will own one day! Must have been awesome having a track to yourselves.
What at was it like on fuel ??
Re: My new project - 106 GTI
Sorry another dull update from me...
I started prepping the car to start painting it and cutter the final brackets out of the car. I had planned on drilling the welds out but the metal is so thin that when we pulled away it tried taking the rest of car with it...
Re: My new project - 106 GTI
I have just ordered myself one of these.. I can now do away with the standard heater box and heavy fan! I only really need windscreen demist so its perfect, there is one fitted in the nova and it works brilliantly :)
Re: My new project - 106 GTI
Per year its £6500, split between 3 but one person rents one whole half so he pays £3250 and me and mate split that between us, works out about £155 ish a month.
What garage is this in Tongham? I swear there is only challenger 4x4 in tongham and that's about it :/
Interesting stuff with the fiesta, I will have to keep and eye out for it.
Re: My new project - 106 GTI
Well tonight I managed to get down to the unit for a few hours.. I am buying the paint for the inside tomorrow so decided to productive and remove the rear bumper and unscrew the plastic crap from behind it and find a way of remounting it.
The black panel...
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Cheers Sam, I might have to take you up on that. Got loads more to do yet though, Engine will be out next.
Cheers Chris, longtime.. Hope the world is treating you well!