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Switched over to flickr now so hoping the pics will be clearer, cleaner and abit more insightful.
So... set about sorting some problems on the car yesterday using a friends ramp. really happy with the progress made to be honest. didn't think the car would make it into the garage but after using alot of wood and hopes and dreams she snaked in.
IMG_0014 by NaithanAriane, on Flickr
IMG_0012 by NaithanAriane, on Flickr
all the bits of rust above were powersanded and sprayed to protect it, looks like new underneath now tbh.
Had the rear beam off in about 10 mins to bolt the replacement plates in, brake lines off and plugged plus all other ancillaries, licked the underside with protectant whilst i was at it too, so the car now has 100% Phase 2 cup rear end inc roll bar (thinking about it the only thing thats ph1 225 ff is the shell, side and rear windows!) Pulling the rear plates off theres no visible damage but the cushioning ring for the left spring has deteriorated and stretched, showing left to right stress movement, anyhoo we fixed it and replaced it.
I then worked my way around the car removing any scum from stickers on the windows and headlights, such a small thing but massive difference.
IMG_0039 by NaithanAriane, on Flickr
Tom and riad then reckoned they could fix the handbrake, so i left them to it as the missus showed up moaning i hadn't seen her all day, hard to explain the meg handbrake but it failing is a common problem. basically the two cables hook onto a teether under pressure, if one is a little more slack the teether bends until it fails popping it off the cables. To my shock they fixed it and we timed it tight so it only needs two clicks to bite.
Onto the other lift we removed all the rivets and connectors for the skirts and remounted them, miles better now and i'll seal them this week with some black sealant i picked up over the winter. i also sprayed my centre caps black (bar one i got stuck testing the fit) no biggy to fix though, having some green oz centres made up to finish them off this week.
IMG_0004 by NaithanAriane, on Flickr
IMG_0001 by NaithanAriane, on Flickr
Also fitted the LED fog light, will take it off today to spray the surround too.
The tracking is off on the car and the TRE's are shot so its hard to tell but already on the way home i could turn the car in at speed without the back wobbling.
I still cant get over riad wanting to help and then helping, its like he's turned over a new leaf. Or maybe he just wanted to raid my wardrobe last night so was being extra nice lol...
So MOT passed, car just needs taxing and a quick blast to BTM for some front work and mapping.
IMG_0007 by NaithanAriane, on Flickr
IMG_0057 by NaithanAriane, on Flickr
Easy... Not like i've left it last minute or anything, again.
So... set about sorting some problems on the car yesterday using a friends ramp. really happy with the progress made to be honest. didn't think the car would make it into the garage but after using alot of wood and hopes and dreams she snaked in.
IMG_0014 by NaithanAriane, on Flickr
IMG_0012 by NaithanAriane, on Flickr
all the bits of rust above were powersanded and sprayed to protect it, looks like new underneath now tbh.
Had the rear beam off in about 10 mins to bolt the replacement plates in, brake lines off and plugged plus all other ancillaries, licked the underside with protectant whilst i was at it too, so the car now has 100% Phase 2 cup rear end inc roll bar (thinking about it the only thing thats ph1 225 ff is the shell, side and rear windows!) Pulling the rear plates off theres no visible damage but the cushioning ring for the left spring has deteriorated and stretched, showing left to right stress movement, anyhoo we fixed it and replaced it.
I then worked my way around the car removing any scum from stickers on the windows and headlights, such a small thing but massive difference.
IMG_0039 by NaithanAriane, on Flickr
Tom and riad then reckoned they could fix the handbrake, so i left them to it as the missus showed up moaning i hadn't seen her all day, hard to explain the meg handbrake but it failing is a common problem. basically the two cables hook onto a teether under pressure, if one is a little more slack the teether bends until it fails popping it off the cables. To my shock they fixed it and we timed it tight so it only needs two clicks to bite.
Onto the other lift we removed all the rivets and connectors for the skirts and remounted them, miles better now and i'll seal them this week with some black sealant i picked up over the winter. i also sprayed my centre caps black (bar one i got stuck testing the fit) no biggy to fix though, having some green oz centres made up to finish them off this week.
IMG_0004 by NaithanAriane, on Flickr
IMG_0001 by NaithanAriane, on Flickr
Also fitted the LED fog light, will take it off today to spray the surround too.
The tracking is off on the car and the TRE's are shot so its hard to tell but already on the way home i could turn the car in at speed without the back wobbling.
I still cant get over riad wanting to help and then helping, its like he's turned over a new leaf. Or maybe he just wanted to raid my wardrobe last night so was being extra nice lol...
So MOT passed, car just needs taxing and a quick blast to BTM for some front work and mapping.
IMG_0007 by NaithanAriane, on Flickr
IMG_0057 by NaithanAriane, on Flickr
Easy... Not like i've left it last minute or anything, again.
Nickson
ClioSport Club Member
<3
Stefan.
ClioSport Club Member
Just epic!! god i love you motor, and number plate!! my fav meg i have to say 
Megane r26
One of the best looking 225's I've seen, loving the f1's
BG DCI
Just read through the whole of this and what a journey...
Really great you have persisted through! inspirational to someone who has only owned most of his cars less than 6 months!
I want a Meg badly now!
Well done!
What power after the next mapping are you looking for?
Liam.
Really great you have persisted through! inspirational to someone who has only owned most of his cars less than 6 months!
I want a Meg badly now!
Well done!
What power after the next mapping are you looking for?
Liam.
wont be long until its falling apart again remember this is naith x
x
A ANIMAL
Nice work you sexy man xx
Wont let me put a teaser pic up! Should of seen the looks round Salford today.
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
Can't wait to get showered in b00st by this on the Autoroute. BRC.
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
Stone chips iirc
and bits of engine ^^^
^^^
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
That looks mint Naith, really impressive.
It's got a proper presence to it this car, glad you've persevered and not just given up.
It's got a proper presence to it this car, glad you've persevered and not just given up.
Christopher
ClioSport Club Member
Z4M
Is that Georgie adding the bolt she was on about in the pic? lol.
Yeah FFS.
Heez
ClioSport Club Member
Superleggera'd Bean
Still wish I had the cash for the F1s, they just look bang on!
