Charlie's Silver Gti Project - Saxperience

char69lie · 8th November 2011, 23:40

Finally started again! Ended up scrapping my vtr and salvaging as much of the mods as i could..

Annddd.. got myself this

Picked it up a few weeks ago! so happy with the extra 8v's!

Heres a quick spec list that came on the add for the car!
-Enclosed induction kit
-Toyo proxies all round
-306 gti 283mm brake setup
-Pugsport exhaust system
-4-2-1 manifold
-OZ Racing super turismo alloys
-Lowered 45mm all round with spax dampers and springs
-OMP upper strut brace( i removed as it was bent)
-White twin fan setup
-Baker BM lower engine mount
-Exceedy clutch kit

I haven't got very good pics atm but will try update more tomorrow!

Anyways.. had a few problems.. came out to find the car sitting in a puddle of gearbox oil.. so had to find a new box!

Picked one up fairly quickly! while fitting it.. the engine mount decided to snap! resulting in my engine sitting on the floor

While that was off.. i thought i solve my overheating problems.. got myself a Nissens radiator! and fitted that

I ended up having a few more problems.. such a the top rad hose with bleed nipple on.. that burst.. suchhh a chore getting to it!

Little bit more to add.. had some goodies in the post the other day! these came along with my new rad!

Got a few to many ties.. but they may come in handy!
Also went and picked a set of these up today! SO happy with them!

mark1311 · 9th November 2011, 20:35

...... thats a new one?

char69lie · 9th November 2011, 22:39

Second hand new

char69lie · 3rd January 2012, 20:29

Couple of new pics.. few new problems! such as

Heaters blowing cold air!
remote central locking nowhere to be seen.
Passenger door hinge pretty much fallen of.

Anyways..

Got the new seats and harnesses fitted (harness not in this picture). I Love them! lol

Gave her a clean, Badge of being re painted.

Not much progress at all tbh..

hopefully getting ready for FCS so lots to come

Cam · 3rd January 2012, 20:32

Looks nice mate! Only thing looks like the lower crossmember is bent has it been bumped before?

char69lie · 3rd January 2012, 20:33

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Originally Posted by Cam

Looks nice mate! Only thing looks like the lower crossmember is bent has it been bumped before?

as far as i know it hasnt, it was probably me with that crane i bumped into it quite a few times lol.. and the engine may of fell on it when it dropped?

Cam · 3rd January 2012, 20:36

Na its the bit where the rad legs go in to mate.

qrty · 3rd January 2012, 20:39

Looking good mate!

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Originally Posted by Cam

Looks nice mate! Only thing looks like the lower crossmember is bent has it been bumped before?

106 cross members are different to Saxo's, looks ok to me!

Simon0014 · 4th January 2012, 10:06

Its coming along nicely mate! One thing I noticed is your front arch isnt sitting right, has it been glued on in the wrong place or something? It sits above the bumper a bit much

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Originally Posted by char69lie

char69lie · 4th January 2012, 12:48

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Originally Posted by Simon0014

Its coming along nicely mate! One thing I noticed is your front arch isnt sitting right, has it been glued on in the wrong place or something? It sits above the bumper a bit much

Yeah its not right at all if you look they are 1.1 wings you can saee the holes

which sucks, but hopefully when funds allow it ill get 2 new wings and arches and sort it out

Sax_B7LL · 4th January 2012, 15:33

more pics man

char69lie · 17th January 2012, 19:41

So.. small update! got my passenger door hinge welded up! so goodo to be able to use the door again and not climb over.

Anyways.. not much luck with this car.. starter motor decided to stick on! resulting in this..

so i took the opportunity to get rid of the 2nd click of ignition as it kept jamming in the barrel and put the 2nd click onto a switch like so...

Few relays and chopping around i put the starting wires onto a button, haven't mounted yet but will get around to it this week! pretty happy with it.. some people may not agree with the button but it was easier than sourcing a new ignition barrel and used parts i only used parts i found in the garage

oh and some carbon
only small piece but..

Thats all for now.. hopefully get the interior sorted, maybe something painted inside to smarten it up a little! trying to sort out a good theme.. ideas welcome! not black wheels though!

Ollierockk · 17th January 2012, 19:44

Love the start button

char69lie · 20th January 2012, 11:44

Plans for next week (hopefully)
Refit Check strap
Fix leaking sunroof!
Find somewhere to mount start button
Rewire fans back onto a switch
Start making 'race' style doorcards

char69lie · 2nd February 2012, 19:55

Tiny bit of progress no pics though i keep forgetting! and usually to cold to stop! lol

Anyway, fixed the leaking sunroof! had dirt wedged in a corner and wasnt quite closing properly!

Mounted the start button and temporarily wired fans up!

Big task on its way hopefully when i get back of holiday!!

Engine out!
Fix all leaks
sort rust under ecu out and re-spray the engine bay, and paint block! if i can get hold of an engine stand!

char69lie · 28th February 2012, 15:44

Little update

Rear brakes also decided to seize themselves on while i was on holiday! such a chore, couldnt move the car from where i parked it up to where it needed to go!

The 'new' calipers

All cleaned painted and put back together!