PBandA
ClioSport Club Member
Black ph1
Afternoon folks!
After a brief hiatus in things less interesting, I decided to jump back in to a Phase 1 last year.
This is now my third (PB) Ph1, and to be honest, the one that needs the most love.
The first is still floating around on the forums, and will forever be referred to as 'Regret number 1: the car I shouldn't have sold'.
The second had an appointment with a friendly neighbourhood scrappy, 'Regret number 2: never scrap a Ph1'.
And now this, 'TBD number 3: emotionally attach yourself to a car you know is going to make your bank balance sad'.
Advert sales fodder:
Let's just say, it looked nice in the photo's, and the money had metaphorically left my bank account before I turned up to view it.
On viewing it...
But, the way these things often go - see ya later, emergency Ph1 purchasing fund.
The drive home was interesting. I knew the tires were old and it needed a couple of bits here and there, but man...it was all over the place.
I hastily took to a local reputable garage for a service and a once over.
Full service, 4 PS3's & tracking, steering & coolant flush, roll bar bushes, tie rods, washer pump, and a battery later, ready for some summer fun.
Or so I thought.
First trip out, there's some mega grinding from the rear. I could look at this myself, but thought, nah - just been for a full once over, I'm getting my money's worth.
Happily walk back in and ask them to re-check it. 'It just needs driving a bit, the discs have got a layer of rust from sitting for a while'. Fine, jump back in and off we go.
Get home and have a little check myself - just to put my mind at ease.
Well that doesn't look right:
I mean, I'd say it's easily missed...but it's not really.
So, some shopping with the lovely folk at FrogJam, and we're now sorted. Brembo disks and pads all round, replaced on the drive.
A very fun summer spent mooching around the local B-roads, but not enough pictures taken.
A classic car park shot from Mercedes Benz world just around the corner reminded me why I love these cars so much though:
And a little Christmas present to myself later in the year:
And on to this year...
Right now, it's off the road again.
New baby and a busy time at work has meant progress has stalled.
Original cat has cracked, and have a K-tec sports cat ready to install - I know there's mixed results with these come MOT day, so will let you know how I get on.
The plans for the next few months (time and wallet willing):
Cheers chaps
After a brief hiatus in things less interesting, I decided to jump back in to a Phase 1 last year.
This is now my third (PB) Ph1, and to be honest, the one that needs the most love.
The first is still floating around on the forums, and will forever be referred to as 'Regret number 1: the car I shouldn't have sold'.
The second had an appointment with a friendly neighbourhood scrappy, 'Regret number 2: never scrap a Ph1'.
And now this, 'TBD number 3: emotionally attach yourself to a car you know is going to make your bank balance sad'.
Advert sales fodder:
Let's just say, it looked nice in the photo's, and the money had metaphorically left my bank account before I turned up to view it.
- Just under 90K miles, belts done, cup shocks, Apex springs (sigh), K-tec stealth, interior in nice condition.
On viewing it...
- Covered in dust and crap, a horse had since 'taken a stumble' on the bonnet, looked like it hadn't moved in months, brain screaming run away.
But, the way these things often go - see ya later, emergency Ph1 purchasing fund.
The drive home was interesting. I knew the tires were old and it needed a couple of bits here and there, but man...it was all over the place.
I hastily took to a local reputable garage for a service and a once over.
Full service, 4 PS3's & tracking, steering & coolant flush, roll bar bushes, tie rods, washer pump, and a battery later, ready for some summer fun.
Or so I thought.
First trip out, there's some mega grinding from the rear. I could look at this myself, but thought, nah - just been for a full once over, I'm getting my money's worth.
Happily walk back in and ask them to re-check it. 'It just needs driving a bit, the discs have got a layer of rust from sitting for a while'. Fine, jump back in and off we go.
Get home and have a little check myself - just to put my mind at ease.
Well that doesn't look right:
I mean, I'd say it's easily missed...but it's not really.
So, some shopping with the lovely folk at FrogJam, and we're now sorted. Brembo disks and pads all round, replaced on the drive.
A very fun summer spent mooching around the local B-roads, but not enough pictures taken.
A classic car park shot from Mercedes Benz world just around the corner reminded me why I love these cars so much though:
And a little Christmas present to myself later in the year:
And on to this year...
Right now, it's off the road again.
New baby and a busy time at work has meant progress has stalled.
Original cat has cracked, and have a K-tec sports cat ready to install - I know there's mixed results with these come MOT day, so will let you know how I get on.
The plans for the next few months (time and wallet willing):
- Cat on, fingers crossed for the test
- Sills, arches, bonnet, roof...all in need of some love, so likely looking at a full respray with metal work
- Wheels need a refurb
- New springs...Apex can get in the bin
- Steering wheel refurb
Cheers chaps
