M20B28
Due to the car being off the road because of the broken wish bone we decided it would be a good idea to tackle the engine rebuild. This was more...
Winter Drive Extended Cut
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Some photos from the weekend
A few pictures from the weekend between filming: Unfortunately after this we had a wish bone fail which meant joining the RAC and getting the car home on a...
Winter Drive
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First proper drive
Went for a proper first drive on today. We're really happy and are slowly getting to know the cars handling a bit. Doesn't half go when you put your foot...
TAX Disk has arrived!
The tax disc and number plate came today! Just need to have some plates made up and its ready for the road
Interior
DVLA Inspection took place today so with any luck we'll have a tax disk and reg number in a about a week! Some final touches to the interior, thanks to...
SVA Pass!
It passed SVA today, thanks again to Mark top bloke! (couldn't get a pic of us with car due to government regulations, never mind!)
Last few tweeks before SVA retest
With the belts repositioned the boot floor needed to be modified so they clear. Smoother out the edges around the holes for the belts. Belt holes all done and cleaned...
Nearly there (and oooopsy!)
Lets get the mundane stuff out the way first: Edge trim now firmly attached to the bonnet and surround Holes in the tub for the belts to clear Edge radius...
More SVA fixes
Bracket made and installed for the brake compensator valve. Its now solidly bolted in place with a P clip. Also add an extra P clip to one of the brake...
Steel Bar
Here's a piccy of us at SVA: A trip to Metal Supermarket in Southampton in the morning to get some steel tube, then a visit from TA member Black-Cat (Tom)...
SVA Fail
It failed. However it's not that bad: 1) Seat back strength. As the seats have harness holes in an impact all of the force gets taken up by the back...
MOT Video
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MOT Pass!
woohoo MOT pass. Did fail on 3 loose bolts first time through not bad! Emissions were: CO 0.97% HC 151ppm yeahy! took video on the way over will process and...
Finishing off
A few things to finish off on the interior: Carpet of the back of the rest of the tub. Bottom dashboard trim (radius issues with the way it was)...
SVA Date!
SVA man from Southampton called today - we've got a date! Next Friday 5th Also booked an MOT for Tuesday afternoon to check emissions and have a pro look over...
The small things
Some more small things today: Indicators bolted down, they need moving back bit to avoid hitting the front wings on full lock Interior some more zip ties on the wiring...
Indicators, horns, wiring and interior lighting
More small jobs sorted today while waiting for an SVA date: Indicators installed so that they comply with SVA regs: Installed new horns as the ones from the donor died:...
Steering Wheel
A bit of a dilema! The steering wheel. The E30 wheel would pass SVA just fine, however the steering column is at a very shallow angle therefore it probably wont...
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