White2505 0 Posted October 22, 2005 I have been lurking as a guest for a couple of weeks and have finally taken the plunge. i am now the shell shocked owner of a 1.8L g reg C it has all the usual faults sunroof tilts up (but not down and does'nt slide back) already done the search for typical causes! spoiler neither raises nor lowers either automatically or on the dash switch. Another forum search turned up some suggestions! she has very little history but was "allegedly" rebuilt 10K ago being bored out to 2.0l with high lift cams, she also has a superchips icon race ignition computer fitted (not sure it does much though!!) although there is no documentary evidence to back this up, not having driven a C before I can't tell from performance alone whether it genuinely has been rebuilt to this spec, but as a 160,000miler I'm assuming she's still a 1.8 and needs some serious engine tlc she's lowered 80mm on koni adjustables and running on 17inch integrale 5 spokes. also needs plenty of work, the expense has already begun!! but the love affair has definately started. figure I'll be picking peoples brains extensively over the next number of weeks so thought I'd say hello!! Cheers Whitey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R1-Jay 0 Posted October 22, 2005 pics???? welcome to the forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
White2505 0 Posted October 22, 2005 bit dark at the moment, will try and sort some out tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted October 22, 2005 sounds like a nice project welcome to the fold dude! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
White2505 0 Posted October 22, 2005 cheers, project is definately the word. wanted something that would be (relatively) reliable and fun to drive but which I could 'tinker' with when time allowed. figure the tinkering will consist of 'fixit' rather than upgrade jobs for some time yet :))) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted October 22, 2005 figure the tinkering will consist of 'fixit' rather than upgrade jobs for some time yet Smile)) ive been fixing for a year now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60greeny 0 Posted October 22, 2005 welcome................... to the world of heartache and empty pockets just kiddin :lol: hope you have many happy moments with your rado if you ever have any questions no matter how stupid they sound just post them up and someone will be happy to help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil K 0 Posted October 23, 2005 Sounds like it's had an interesting past though... would like to see some pics! Welcome to the forum btw 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
White2505 0 Posted October 23, 2005 will sort some out today hopefully Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
White2505 0 Posted October 23, 2005 okay, if I have done it right there should be a photo of the old girl here:- http://img19.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc ... ge0002.JPG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted October 23, 2005 very nice! love them wheels too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarlett 0 Posted October 23, 2005 helloooooooooooo!!!!! nice looking C u got there..... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
White2505 0 Posted October 23, 2005 obviously my camera trickery making her look nicer than she is!! all 4 wheels are seriously curb damaged and need a refurb. paintwork needs some attention but first step is a full service and trip to the rolling road to confirm what the starting point is!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s.g 0 Posted October 23, 2005 welcome to the mad house :scrambleup: only joking. enjoy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted October 23, 2005 welcome.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
White2505 0 Posted October 24, 2005 thanks everyone, actually FIRST point of call is the post pffice for a tax disc. which will of course make her look better and add 20bhp (sigh) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dutch 0 Posted October 24, 2005 dude...i hear those wind screen led's add like 50 bhp!! i've got 20 pair..so i'm running with 1000 hp!! beat that! :D welcome to the forum!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
