Rick_1138
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Hi folks,
Well I finally got through Christmas and new year unscathed and with no snow over the festive period it was a stress free break.
Now I have had the DC5 for about 2 months I am finding what it needs doing. I will keep a blog of progress on restoring it to as OEM and tidy as possible over the next few months.
Main jobs to do at the moment:
Have wheels powder coated and Re070's fitted - To do
Replace Drop links and Tie rod ends - Done!
Fix Main manifold heat-shield - Hanging on by 1 bolt - Trying to source replacement.
Source odd rattle at about 4-6k assume possible under car heat-shield - To do.
Replace Driver and passenger seat bolsters - To do
Service car (Plugs, Oil, filters) - Done.
Replace LED lights with OEM HID set up - Pricing parts for new or second hand.
Fix leaking boot (assume rear light seals ala DC2 as same issue) - To do (awaiting dry day and daylight )
Fit OEM airbox instead of current aftermarket set-up - Done
Replace H badges front and rear - To source from Steels.
Replace OEM Gear knob, current one is really scratched and dented and my OCD is driving me mad haha.
Remove cam cover and repaint in appropriate wrinkle finish red - To do.
Properly detail the car - again awaits days longer than 5 minutes up in Aberdeen
So I have a lot to do and an MOT is due in February so hopefully that wont show up any major issues.
I will sort out a couple of pics of the car at the weekend showing current state.
Looking forward to it being taught and shiny.
Well I finally got through Christmas and new year unscathed and with no snow over the festive period it was a stress free break.
Now I have had the DC5 for about 2 months I am finding what it needs doing. I will keep a blog of progress on restoring it to as OEM and tidy as possible over the next few months.
Main jobs to do at the moment:
Have wheels powder coated and Re070's fitted - To do
Replace Drop links and Tie rod ends - Done!
Fix Main manifold heat-shield - Hanging on by 1 bolt - Trying to source replacement.
Source odd rattle at about 4-6k assume possible under car heat-shield - To do.
Replace Driver and passenger seat bolsters - To do
Service car (Plugs, Oil, filters) - Done.
Replace LED lights with OEM HID set up - Pricing parts for new or second hand.
Fix leaking boot (assume rear light seals ala DC2 as same issue) - To do (awaiting dry day and daylight )
Fit OEM airbox instead of current aftermarket set-up - Done
Replace H badges front and rear - To source from Steels.
Replace OEM Gear knob, current one is really scratched and dented and my OCD is driving me mad haha.
Remove cam cover and repaint in appropriate wrinkle finish red - To do.
Properly detail the car - again awaits days longer than 5 minutes up in Aberdeen
So I have a lot to do and an MOT is due in February so hopefully that wont show up any major issues.
I will sort out a couple of pics of the car at the weekend showing current state.
Looking forward to it being taught and shiny.