massbad69 10 Posted June 28, 2016 A few things ordered for whatever reason. Bonnet bra and clear sticky vinyl to protect where the bra can rub. Handbrake clips, headlight adjusting clips, gear cable repair thingy and underside brake pipe clips all for just in case. Dark tinted rear lights, top half anyway to see if it looks good with the black and grey theme. Thinking about the wee jobs I can get done at next MOT time in Spring - Got the valve and fixings for the rear bias valve replacement Got new front brake shields for fitting Renewing all the brake pipes when system is empty Thinking about rear axle bushes ? New exhaust going on in a couple of weeks and I was considering a black tailpipe but the company does not do them ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massbad69 10 Posted June 30, 2016 So I've now ordered the following from VW - rear axle bushes with bolts and nuts strut to axle bolts and nuts rear ARB bushes axle to underside bolts May as well change them all when the rear bias valve and new brake pipes are going on next year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massbad69 10 Posted June 30, 2016 Just managed to buy a rear axle only 5 miles away, so pick it up on Sat hopefully. Will slowly refurb it for swapping next year at MOT time. All the brakes on the car are new apart from the brake pipes and bias valve, so I can build the beam up without the discs etc and they can go on in the garage. I've ordered stub axle bolts now as well, need to get new stub axles at some point. I'm just winging it as usual and hopefully I can do a proper job of it and the end result will be a fully powdercoated beam with all new parts on it. If I'm missing any parts hopefully someone will tell me. Time will tell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massbad69 10 Posted July 1, 2016 So picking the rear axle in the morning and the bonnet bra, headlight adjusters and tinted rear lights arrived today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massbad69 10 Posted July 2, 2016 Oh no what have I done :bonk: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted July 2, 2016 Best way mate. But when its been stripped and painted it will look great. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massbad69 10 Posted July 2, 2016 Best way mate. But when its been stripped and painted it will look great. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Cheers hopefully I will do it correctly, I don't need it done but every winter I try and do one area of whatever car I have as a toy. The guy has the front subframe as well so thinking about buying that too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massbad69 10 Posted July 2, 2016 Stub axle bolts, gear cable repair and handbrake clips Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massbad69 10 Posted July 2, 2016 The spare beam is not in good enough condition so I'm binning it. Just going to get the bushes and bias valve done on the car the next time it's in the garage. Waste of a few quid :bonk: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted July 2, 2016 When i took mine off it looked horrendous. But after it was stripped of the rust it looked 1000 times better. Painted made me happy with it. Just a thought Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massbad69 10 Posted July 2, 2016 When i took mine off it looked horrendous. But after it was stripped of the rust it looked 1000 times better. Painted made me happy with it. Just a thought Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk The new beam is just not a patch on the existing one, so even though it might turn out alright it is just no where near to the same standard so I'm not changing it. I had stripped or should I say cut off the discs, calipers and carriers but it's grim. Even though I won't have the chance to get the existing beam powder coated I will have all its working parts replaced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massbad69 10 Posted July 2, 2016 Changed the rear lights to the tinted ones which look decent but if I don't like them in the long run I can swap them over. Gave the area around the lights a good clean down and wax for protection when the lights were out. Rubbish pics as I never took the car out in the heavy heavy rain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted July 2, 2016 Rear lamps look good 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subcool 0 Posted July 2, 2016 I have a similar mod think it suits well!! Sent from my HTC One M8s using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted July 2, 2016 I have a spare set of rear lamps which I have thought about having done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subcool 0 Posted July 2, 2016 I have a spare set of rear lamps which I have thought about having done. I used spray tint couple coats then a polish very easy! Sent from my HTC One M8s using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massbad69 10 Posted July 2, 2016 Rear lamps look good 8) Cheers and easily changed if I want Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massbad69 10 Posted July 2, 2016 I have a similar mod think it suits well!! Sent from my HTC One M8s using Tapatalk Me too, cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massbad69 10 Posted July 2, 2016 I have a spare set of rear lamps which I have thought about having done. Get it done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier 1 Posted July 2, 2016 I used spray tint couple coats then a polish very easy! Sent from my HTC One M8s using Tapatalk Where do you get the spray tint from J ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subcool 0 Posted July 2, 2016 Where do you get the spray tint from J ? Just local motor discount store they did they did a few different colour tints Sent from my HTC One M8s using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted July 3, 2016 Changed the rear lights to the tinted ones which look decent but if I don't like them in the long run I can swap them over. Gave the area around the lights a good clean down and wax for protection when the lights were out. Rubbish pics as I never took the car out in the heavy heavy rain. That is just great - open the side door and see a corrado! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massbad69 10 Posted July 3, 2016 Def, not too far to walk :dance: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massbad69 10 Posted July 10, 2016 Absolutely faultless 200 mile round trip to Glamis Castle Classic car show today on nice twisty roads. Car gets a full de-cat stainless system fitted next Saturday the day before its in the Scottish Car Show on an inside stand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massbad69 10 Posted July 11, 2016 Purchased a spare grill, primarily to get the VR6 badge as the original badge I painted black. Thinking about getting the spare grill painted Storm Grey for swaps with the black badges on it ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
