ross k 10 Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) well update i got back of holiday yesterday 850 miles all in round cornwall. The car didn't miss a beat managed an average of 36mpg and got a staggering 42mpg on the motorway.Really happy before i left i won a set of 16 inch bsx lenso for 133 pound which i'm happy w. They arrived with bad lacquer peel so i started refurbishing them today heres the pictures before after so the question is do i keep the white or repaint them im undecided as the white paint is very good thanks ross Edited March 17, 2014 by ross k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ross k 10 Posted August 17, 2013 well been cracking on with the wheels and set about refurbishing the centres today as they were all laquar peely and beaten up.I filed the marks out and repolished them also got some vw centres but not sure if i like them but at 2.50 they didnt break the bank. completley done two and the thirds nearly done also the fourths being repaired so the wheels should be on late next week with some 195 45 16 hankooks so will have a bit of stretch.On another note car failed its mot on emmision but that was it and it only just failed so gonna put a new cat on. before and after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted August 17, 2013 Great effort with the wheels, they've come up mint! I quite like the white centres, maybe get the tyres fitted then run em like that for a while and see what you think Ross. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted August 17, 2013 Ditto Ross keep up the good work we need enthusiastic young chap's like yourself :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ross k 10 Posted August 17, 2013 cheers guys got the cat on order also fitted a new lambda to .Thats just what i was going to do sean keep them white and if i don't like them they are going to go gunmetal grey. Just cant wait to drive it again and get them on thanks for the kind comments. Any recommendation on whats best to protect the dish with? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted August 17, 2013 I use CG Jetseal 109 on my polished stuff, although tbh I've not tried alot else mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ross k 10 Posted August 21, 2013 update got the car through its mot with a new cat turned out the old one had nothing in it just looked like a cat also got my tyres on just waiting for spigot rings so its getting their Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat. 10 Posted August 21, 2013 The new wheels are going to look awesome mate! Bet you're happy with how they've come up. When do you reckon they'll be on then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ross k 10 Posted August 22, 2013 yeh really happy with them specially as they only cost 250 all in with the tyres they should be on by the weekend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ross k 10 Posted August 23, 2013 well update got the new wheels on and im really happy its transformed the drive its so much smoother and handles better heres the pictures what do you think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted August 23, 2013 That is coming on in leap's and bound's bud keep it up :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted August 23, 2013 Looks great in that colour! Yours must have been registered on the same day as mine, my reg is K261 EYX! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat. 10 Posted August 23, 2013 Looks brilliant on them mate, really transforms the look of it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axcel01uk 0 Posted August 24, 2013 Just read your whole thread what a great read. Glad it's now running sweet for you amazing turnaround especially considering only bought for 300 quid. Top work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddy26 3 Posted August 24, 2013 Have you any side view pics with the new wheels? The car is looking really well. \Paddy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ross k 10 Posted August 24, 2013 thanks for the kind comments guys ill grab some pictures side on of the wheels today thanks ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ross k 10 Posted September 19, 2013 right long overdue update went to scotland with the car a couple of weeks ago drove 1500 miles car was brilliant it made so much sense on all the Scottish roads brilliant fun and i got 42mpg on the motorway. No major problems other than it died in traffic before the dartford bridge turned out to be a dodgy fuel pump but it lasted the holiday.Also fitted a new master cylinder and replaced both fuel pumps and ive been looking into a 1.8t conversion im fairly certain on this when insurance will allow. and the bit that matters heres the pictures excuse my friends lupo who travelled with us on the way and a nice one of the lupo and finally one of my car at prept last month it was brilliant traveling together we got lots of attention from the cars a variety of thumbs up i even got a lad in a lowered 306 hanging out the window taking a picture, two guys in petrol stations complimenting me on it and a guy asking about it who said he had a g60 from brand new and 20 years later never found anything that matched up to it hope you like the pics thanks Ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ross k 10 Posted December 29, 2013 right well this car sold for 575 pound with the cloth interior and on sebring alloys which i was happy with and i sold the leather for 400 so overall got 975 pound out of the car which im happy with so this is the end of this project but the start of a new one with better paintwork Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
