eldavo69 Posted February 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 I was also bored and the car was in the bodyshop so made sure I did it properly and took my time. The same with all the interior trim I've sprayed gloss black. Loads of time to sort it out so all prepped, sanded, primered and painted properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 When the bodyshop put the bumper back on they didn't put the captive bolts back in for the lights to bolt onto so I had to remove the bumper (although removing it makes it a lot easier to reconnect the lights anyway). With the undertray already off its only 3 bolts inside each wing and then just slides clear: Fitted the lights back in after cleaning them up and replacing all the bulbs. One of my fog lights has a stone chip in it and I don't fancy the expense of replacing one in the future so I fitted some lexan fog light protectors too (that's what the silver screw caps are for, covering the longer screws for the protectors): Then slid the bumper part way back on and connected up the lights, here it is just sat in position as I haven't bolted it back in place yet as I need to remount the brake cooling ducts first and ran out of time: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 At the risk of sounding very "street". That looks fresh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Fantastic I'm liking the recycled s2b2 stickers on your locker door, there's new ones if you want 'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Dave, That is looking truly superb, very jealous Now, try not to bend it, again. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Thanks guys, Dan where are the update pics of yours? Work schedule is to put the bumper back on properly and sort the brake cooling ducts; fit the ABS pump cover; replace both arch liners; refit wing mirror. Then I need to refit the dashboard, fit the carpets, replace the manual window mechanisms with the electric ones, fit the headlining and seats. Then I can get down to the little details like fitting the front splitter and putting stickers back on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Fantastic I'm liking the recycled s2b2 stickers on your locker door, there's new ones if you want 'em Had one on my front door for a while, in the end, some bloody spoil sport (Mrs T) peeled it off. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 some bloody spoil sport (Mrs T) peeled it off. :-( Does that make you Mr T, fool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Does that make you Mr T, fool? You better believe it sukka! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Get some NUTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Why is it always the little jobs that take forever!!! The ABS pump is in the driver's side wheel arch and sits directly below the drain hole from the scuttle cover on that side. There is a plastic bridge piece that deflects the water away from the ABS pump that has to go in after the wing is replaced. Access is very very limited and it took me over 45 minuted of swearing, bending it and hitting it with things from various angles to get it to neatly pop into place on the mounting lugs. After that it was 2 mins to fasten the nuts holding it in place. The other faff on was with the brake cooling duct as the support bracket was bent. The bracket holds the duct in place under tension against the vent slats in the front bumper and was quite a bit of trial and error with mole grips, pliers and the old pikey spanner again to get it to the right shape but got there in the end. In other news; my plan was to return the carbon door cards and get the GRP ones that are half the price but the supplier has said if I want to keep the carbon ones he'll do them at the price of the GRP ones. As I'll probably get them remade in the future and the carbon ones will make for a better mould I'm going to do this - saves messing on getting them courier end back too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Well if you will buy a modern car with ABS... :D Mine has a foot operated, unassisted, 22mm brake piston.... And that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 The only acronym my toy has is FAF :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 The only acronym my toy has is FAF :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I received a very well packaged box from Mook today. I had my gloves on to open it just in case! Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 The replacement arch liner I had didn't come from a car with brake cooling ducts, but the area to cut is marked on the inside face: I'd like to say "2 minutes later after cutting it out with my new Dremel" but that'd be a lie. Got the Dremel out of the case and put the cutting disc on, turned it on and . . . Nothing! Scratched my head for a minute and then realised that this was my B&Q Dremel that expired in a puff of smoke. Went outside to the bin and rummaged through the bags to retrieve my new Dremel that I'd thrown away and chucked the old one in there. 2 minutes later: Cleaned up the edges, soaked in degreaser and fitted back onto the car: Put the replacement wheels on, plan is to tax the car on the 1st of March so Pilot Sport Cups wouldn't be ideal. Car still on axle stands hence the "off-road" ride height: Next up, the job I've not been looking forward to doing: However, 10 mins and 4 screws made it look a lot more manageable: But then it really is very fiddly with lots to sort out before getting this far: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Dash back together and no screws left over at the end!!! I had replaced the LCD screen in the clock and managed to snap the PCB putting it back together, broken clocks are 10 a penny as the screens burst so I'll get a used on and swap the bits over. Ready to fit the centre console and hide all the wiring mess but it's easier to fit the carpets with it out and I'm going to give them a light coat of dye to make them "proper" black again. Also test-fitted the dodgy door cards, need to work out how I'm going to get the door pulls to work with the strap and mayo and replace the manual mechs with the electric ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 No screws left over means there must have been some missing in the first place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 All coming along nicely the Dave ! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I wouldn't use the straps to make the door mechs work - just use them to pull the door shut - don't use the door handles. There should be a captive nut within the door frame somewhere in the middle, where your original door pull will have been. Drill through the door cards to that (measure carefully!) and then mount that way. The Golf is under a load of sheeting and boxes in the garage at the minute, or I'd take a pic and show you what I did on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I wouldn't use the straps to make the door mechs work - just use them to pull the door shut - don't use the door handles. There should be a captive nut within the door frame somewhere in the middle, where your original door pull will have been. Drill through the door cards to that (measure carefully!) and then mount that way. The Golf is under a load of sheeting and boxes in the garage at the minute, or I'd take a pic and show you what I did on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 The 997 GT3 uses the straps to open the door and I've seen a setup on the 944 that used a fabric pull to open the door too. The '73 RS uses a fabric door opener and a little handle to pull the door closed. However, looking at the setup it would definitely be easier to do it the way you've described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 The early RS cars used a leather strap to operate the latch mechanism and a plastic handle, the later cars (964 etc) had the little red tabs like the 997 cars to work the latch. Love the clean look of the door cards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Oh dear. Eldavo has just been on. He was pushing the car out of the garage to turn it around but he overcooked it again. Ah well, back to the bodyshop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 :roflmao: Easily done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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