munster732
Friday 5th October 2012, 20:05
I thought I would start a little log as I try and get my C70 to where I am happy with it. When I bought it I thought it was nigh on perfect, guess that was the heart talking lol. It is my everyday transport, not a weekend car so reliability is the most important thing.
Since I bought it in June this year I have replaced the following with new parts as needed (and why they were needed)
Accelerator pedal inc TPS (threw up fault code)
Both front drop links (sha**ed)
Both track rod ends (sha**ed)
Bilstein B4 front and rear dampers (leaking/knocking and erm, sha**ed)
Both front spring cup top mounts (getting the pictureyet)
Full set of -40mm Eibach lowering springs (why not, cos I wanted to)
Rear handbrake shoes (handbrake sha**ed and useless)
ABS ECU reconditioned (ABS/TRACS lamp, no speedo or mileometer)
Replacement OEM stereo (sha**ed)
Also started to upgrade from the standard spec with
Set of 8x18 OEM Nebulas with 225/40 18 tyres
Egg crate grill
front strut brace
Wooden rim steering wheel
There are a few more jobs to do to get it to spot on
1. ETM to be reconditioned (idling erratically)
2. Drivers door elec window to be realigned (whistling at speed)
3. Swap half alcantera/leather to full leather interior, looking for a mint cream GT heated,electric interior if anyone has one
4. Remap :smile:
I really fancy keeping this car for a good while, love the looks....hate the fuel consumption. Such a lot of car for the money though.
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Since I bought it in June this year I have replaced the following with new parts as needed (and why they were needed)
Accelerator pedal inc TPS (threw up fault code)
Both front drop links (sha**ed)
Both track rod ends (sha**ed)
Bilstein B4 front and rear dampers (leaking/knocking and erm, sha**ed)
Both front spring cup top mounts (getting the pictureyet)
Full set of -40mm Eibach lowering springs (why not, cos I wanted to)
Rear handbrake shoes (handbrake sha**ed and useless)
ABS ECU reconditioned (ABS/TRACS lamp, no speedo or mileometer)
Replacement OEM stereo (sha**ed)
Also started to upgrade from the standard spec with
Set of 8x18 OEM Nebulas with 225/40 18 tyres
Egg crate grill
front strut brace
Wooden rim steering wheel
There are a few more jobs to do to get it to spot on
1. ETM to be reconditioned (idling erratically)
2. Drivers door elec window to be realigned (whistling at speed)
3. Swap half alcantera/leather to full leather interior, looking for a mint cream GT heated,electric interior if anyone has one
4. Remap :smile:
I really fancy keeping this car for a good while, love the looks....hate the fuel consumption. Such a lot of car for the money though.
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