Mark
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Jul 22, 2009 22:42:38 GMT
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Nugget - edited, I must be on crack.
Benzboy - I'm gonna sort it, it's just more bloody time!!! I don't have it on my list actually - edited!!
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Jul 23, 2009 10:09:18 GMT
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Mark, let me know what you want. Unfortunately the car isn't stored at my house and it's a bit awkward to get access so I'll need a bit of notice. Do you need the grille surround (chrome bit) or the grille insert (plastic bit)?
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Mark
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74merc - cheers for your help so far - it's the grille surround I need. I'll know tomorrow afternoon if I need it or not as we're going to try and straighten mine. I also need a handbrake cable - ideally the whole thing as I haven't even looked to see how much is left on the car. I may have to make my own if I can't source one.
Another evening in the garage - Mojo is low, but I'm forcing it to be high!
Got to the garage about 7pm after another long day in work. Getting pretty knackered now tbh, nearly fell asleep driving.
Managed to get the grand total of this done in 3 hours: Cut rear drivers spring to exactly same dimension as the other side + drill holes for retaining cable tie.
That took about 30 mins, the rest of the time was spent breaking stud extractors, looking for my blowtorch and generally being angry at the snapped bolt. It is mega rusted in, so I think my plan of action is: Drill out bolt with oversize bit. Tap out hole. Use oversize bolt. At the moment I have a 4mm pilot hole which is near enough central, so I think I'm just going to go for it. I've tried everything i can think of, and it's taking up too much of my time.
Plan for tonight is to get the fugging thing out, fit airfilter and fit waterpump.
How dodgy would it be rolling with 1 bolt on underneath the shock?
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Jul 24, 2009 11:51:19 GMT
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Mark, no problem. I should have 2 facelift grills. I'll be off on holidays for a week from tomorrow. If you don't hear from me you'll know why.
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Jul 24, 2009 18:55:23 GMT
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I got the grille and it's in good nick too! I've also got a virtually brand new star to go with it if you need one.
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Mark
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Jul 24, 2009 21:39:35 GMT
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Thanks dude. How many pounds do wish me to cross your palm? I'll be up in Belfast next week - can I organise to meet you somewhere or something? No longer need the handbrake cable btw!
Also need some engine mounts, prop couplings if you have them?!
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Jul 24, 2009 22:28:52 GMT
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Mark, just sent you a PM. Martin
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Mark
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Jul 24, 2009 22:38:11 GMT
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Update - Awesome mojo building day Managed to get loads done in a very short space of time - about 4 hours. Fitted the air filter (noticed that the metal tubing from exhaust manifold to air filter box is broken), fitted the new waterpump, sourced exhaust rubbers and fitted. Chopped the rear right spring and front left spring so thats all the springs done. I have a bit of an issue with the ride heights... (height measured to silver trim piece) Front Pass: Height: 62cm Tyre: 195/45/16 (58cm dia) Front Driver: Height: 62cm Tyre: 195/45/16 (58cm dia) Rear Pass: Height: 60.5cm Tyre: 225/50/16 (62cm dia) Rear Driver: Height: 60.25cm Tyre: 205/50/16 (61cm dia) Now I think I've gone too low with the back springs. I want to raise them to the same height as the front - I'm going to make up some sort of block to put between the spring and hold it in with cable ties. Need to order some new rear tyres as they are both stuffed and diff sizes: Options (price per tyre): 195/45/16 Nankand NS-2 £36 195/45/16 Toyo T1-R £45 205/45/16 Nankang NS-2 £37 205/45/16 Falken 912 £49 205/45/16 Hankook K110 £51 205/45/16 Toyo T1-R £61 +delivery £12 I fancy the 205/45/16 profile as it's a little bit wider for the back but the arches are tight enough as it, so I reckon I'll order the 195/45/16 Toyos tomorrow morning! Still have the nightmare bolt to get out, but I'm leaving that for now as it's a mojo killer! Job list:Fit Air Filter Fit Waterpump Buy & fit exhaust rubbers Re-fit Handbrake cable Chop 2 springsOrder & fit 2 new tyres Drill out snapped bolt Straighten Grille Paint Prep Paint Polish Tax & Insure Have 2 full days to try and get the car ready for paint top coat! I'm not painting the whole car, only the bits and pieces I've done, so it might look a little rough but it'll be road worthy! To the pics! Couldn't find a funnel small enough so used a finger from a glove - worked perfectly! Some pics of the lowness (want to raise the back 20mm)
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Last Edit: Jul 24, 2009 23:14:19 GMT by Mark
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nugget
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Jul 24, 2009 22:40:49 GMT
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Why not lower the front 20mm instead
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Mark
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Jul 24, 2009 22:48:59 GMT
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Because the exhaust is about an inch off the ground at the mo and it's speed bump city around here!!!
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nugget
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Jul 24, 2009 22:59:55 GMT
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Ah. That last pic just looks so right though, do the Irish fella in a D-Turbo and go up the speed-bump sideways lol.
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Mark
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Tyres ordered I can see the car going onto bags quite quickly to be honest, it looks awesome lowered.
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Prud
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Jul 25, 2009 10:28:53 GMT
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Champion effort mate. Touch jealous of those rims, just the right amount of dish for the car.
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Jul 25, 2009 11:42:49 GMT
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put an eighth inch skid pad under the zorst hehe
the wheels are nuts
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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nugget
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Jul 25, 2009 18:18:22 GMT
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And you made fun of me for suggesting bags! Pah!
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Mark
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Jul 25, 2009 22:47:02 GMT
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Good day today. Got lots of little fiddly jobs done today that I'd been putting off. Nothing really of note, but mostly involved finding the right size screws and such. Pretty certain that I'm going to raise the back by 20mm. How I'm going to do it is another matter - I reckon I'll have to replace the springs. The big job I got done today is that I sorted my snapped bolt problem. Quite proud of the job I did too - it's super pro y0! We very much failed at straightening the grille - it's made of seriously strong stuff!!! So I'm right down to the cosmetics now Hopefully should have it in primer by tomorrow, then need to get the paint matched somehow. Pic showing how low the exhaust is! About an 1.5inches.... The downpipe is also fairly low. Luckily these are both quite near the wheels, so with some very careful driving might get away with it. I've also been considering my ICE... I know the system layout I want: Source Amplified Front speakers Subwoofer Keeps it nice and simple. I'm fairly dreading the install though. I'm going to have to cut some metal to get the speakers up front. These two pics show the area in question on the drivers side. I think I'm going to go for 5.25" full range speakers. I was originally going to go for components, but it means more chopping of metal etc. The glovebox isn't large enough to take a headunit without chopping it up which isn't an option, so I'm going to leave the existing headunit in and bypass the headunit idea completely, and use my mp3 player as the headunit. In effect, this will mean that I have a period looking sound system (unless you look under the armrest) with premium sound. This has also saved me money, so win all around. Only sacrifice is no radio, just MP3s. I need to make sure that I have the depth in the footwells, but I'm sure I can work something out. Job list:Fit Air Filter Fit Waterpump Buy & fit exhaust rubbers Re-fit Handbrake cable Chop 2 springs Drill out snapped boltCollect new grille and fit Order & fit 2 new tyres Paint Prep Paint Polish Tax & Insure
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Last Edit: Jul 25, 2009 22:48:22 GMT by Mark
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Jul 26, 2009 15:20:33 GMT
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i've a merc grille as well, but seeing as we've never owned a merc i dunno what its off lol. think its for one of these, and pretty decent. I'll get a pic if you want it
keep the mojo up fella. your helping me keep mine up - you've done more work to your car so it makes me feel slow, then i go and finish another little job lol.
then again, i've 5 cars to sort out by the end of the month or my life will crash down around me... lol
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Jul 26, 2009 18:46:56 GMT
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Lovely car and lovely thread. The W114-115 series are one of my favourite benzes, my father always had those when I was a little boy so I've probably grown into them, lol... They do look nicest in white too...
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194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username. )
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Mark
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Jul 26, 2009 21:40:56 GMT
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SS - if it's a grille to suit this or a w123 then I'll take it as a spare. volvo - I've always wanted one of these So today wasn't the success I thought it would be. I got some of the polishing done, but forgot all my polishing cloths etc so couldn't get a good finish on the bits I did. Acceptable, but not good enough Made good moves on the ICE - my amp works Serious bit of kit - £300 new apparently. Plan for tomorrow is to get it into primer. Need to order my paint too. How do I get the paint code? Or does anyone know what colour it is?
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Jul 26, 2009 21:45:12 GMT
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mmmmmm Lorinsers....yummy!
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