What have I been up to???

[AndysR]

Right well a while ago I posted a thread up here enquiring as to how much my car would be worth realistically. I received a mixed response and tbh I decided it would be a foolish thing to sell at this time. So I decided to do a few more little bits a bobs to the car. So I thought I would create a little update type thread to show what has been going on with the car so far I have copied this thread across for the VOC so apologies to those who have read it already…


Anyway those of you who use RT Mechanics will know my car took up root there for near on three months due to having a small, which turned to a large, list of issues which required attention. But thanks to the patience and percerverance of Russ and his team they have managed to attend to them all even whilst negotiating a major relocation.

The most major issue was a serious lack of power mid range which resulted in a flat power drop/delivery between 2,800 rpm and 3,800 rpm and after much investigation it was as a result of faulty knock sensors that the engine ecu was seriously retarding the ignition due to what it thought was pinking. However after replacement of the knock sensors she now flies again , that coupled to a blown heater blower motor and no operational air conditioning completed the list of major issues that were resolved

Anyway whilst the car was with RT's I also had a few little bits fitted including the poly bush lower torque mounts and firewall mount to complete the upper torque mount poly bushing. I also as previously mentioned had a square stainless steel exhaust tip fitted to the exhaust system. I have also had the fuel pump renewed in favour of a Walbro unit to sort all fueling needs. To complete the list of extra's I had a front lower splitter, as sourced from TC on here, retro fitted to the front of the car. Despite the fact that getting up the driveway is now a major excercise I love the look it has given the front end, but wonder whether the car's time in the garage is limited as I do still plan to lower the car meaning getting up the driveway will probably be a thing of the past! lol

So thanks to Russ and his team for the dedication as I think I would have lost the will to live well before now if I were diagnosing the fault

Anyway what use is an update without pictures...

Yesterday whilst having nothing better to do I decided it was time to start a little freshen up under the car, so I jacked her up, cleaned and painted the fuel tank straps and cleaned up the fuel tank and also the rear brake disc stone defectors which before I started cleaning them I had no idea they were white so got a pleasant surprise




The new exhaust tip, which is now supported with poly exhaust mounts





I also replaced the boot lid bagdes with new ones replacing the previous badges which I had de-chromed, so the car now looks like this from behind



The new front splitter, which is already sporting the odd stone chip but I guess that now blends in with the rest of the front end..... lol







I also decided to give the leather seats a well deserved clean and treat...





Poly firewall mount



Lower poly torque mount



Oh and I also decided to heat wrap both main boost hoses to help prevent heat soak a while back which I then painted black to make them blend in with the rest of the engine bay, yes I know one of them is plastic but it looked odd with just the one hose wrapped....



The car now performs very well and the sound of the engine as a result of the poly mounts is phenomenal! I am seriously in love with this car again!

So tomorrow I notice the weather is forecast as sunny so might treat the outside to a polish and wax, I also need to give the carpets a well deserved clean as they are looking grubby then I can crack out the carpet mats in favour of the rubber mats I fitted over the winter period

Sorry for the delay on the update will try and stay more regular in the future, thanks for looking

Andy

[Chad]

excellent stuff andy, glad your happy with it.

looks lovely......

also....what is that on your calipers????

[AndysR]

excellent stuff andy, glad your happy with it.

looks lovely......

also....what is that on your calipers????

Thanks...

Hammerite Smooth Gold, easy to apply seems to last pretty well gives a very durable finish as it stands up to the heat generated during braking and the Autoglym motorcycle cleaner I occassionally use to get at the stubborn brake dust on the wheels when cleaning too

[Torch S70R]

stunning mate

[Tomcat]

Looking awesome as ever...

[Niles]

where did you get the poly mounts for the bulkhead & the lower torque bushes from mate? I want mine doing!

[PaulZX]

I'm gettin a pot of that hammerite tomorrow... that looks the nuts...

[p fandango]

i did PM Russ about a bulkhead mount but his inbox was full, probably a good job becuase i'll wait & get a set of the torque mounts as well once i get some more pennies (didn't know they did them). How much were the mounts if you don't mind me asking?

[850r boy]

Hello Andy, Glade to see you have it back, Looks amazing VERY Clean. Hope your enjoying it.

[Pliskin]

That is one seriously nice looking car!

[cameron]

Lovely looking car as ever

Loving the Calipers, co-incidentaly my neighbour has just done exactly the same thing, he has a C70 Saffy Convertible with Nebs on it and the Gold calipers look lovely.

Think i'll invest in some as well especially since im getting some shiny new Dark Anthracite Titans tomorrow

[walter leever]

I'm glad you listened to our advice to keep the "old monster",stunner.

Now go out and enjoy it.

[AndysR]

i did PM Russ about a bulkhead mount but his inbox was full, probably a good job becuase i'll wait & get a set of the torque mounts as well once i get some more pennies (didn't know they did them). How much were the mounts if you don't mind me asking?

Hi PF, I will have to look the invoice out to see how much they were but I know they weren't dear... as for contacting Russ I know he has had computer issues due to his relocation so that might explain the full inbox.. you could try giving him a ring

[AndysR]

Thanks for all the kind comments really impressed with the response compared with the 2 comments on VOC

[walter leever]

Thanks for all the kind comments really impressed with the response compared with the 2 comments on VOC

Not true,i posted one aswell,so it's 3 now.

[Al115]

Looking nice mate, one of my fav cars on here with the dark wheels. Now get it polished!

[p fandango]

Hi PF, I will have to look the invoice out to see how much they were but I know they weren't dear...

many thanks, that would be very much appreciated.

as for contacting Russ I know he has had computer issues due to his relocation so that might explain the full inbox.. you could try giving him a ring

tbh i've already spent the money now lol & with the other bushes & finding out i'd also need to buy the newer mount to go with it it'll have to wait for a bit anyway, i'll give him a bell once the bank man starts talking to me again lol

[AndysR]

Not true,i posted one aswell,so it's 3 now.

Yes I have just seen that, thanks

[AndysR]

Looking nice mate, one of my fav cars on here with the dark wheels. Now get it polished!

Thanks very much

Re. the polishing that's what my day is completely free for tomorrow, fingers crossed the weather stays nice

[unforgiven]

very very nice