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Went to see my mechanic mate who kindly let me use his ramp for a little while. Under the car i found the cause of a sharp clattery bang type noise every time i drove over a bump; Relieved to find nothing serious - just a couple of popper studs missing from front-nearside wheel arch inner trim - so replaced. Also noticed the rear fixings of the silencer exhaust shield had worn though so that was clanging too, so secured it firmly on with zip ties from the [worn too enlarged] heat shield holes to wrap a hold around rear sub-frame, bit of a bodge but a nicely done bodge and all noises gone now A shampoo and polish later back at home, and some tyre dressing. It got a bit too dark by then to take a photo but believe me it looks cute

Some passing young guys were commenting on the car.. One said "why would you put that bonnet on a car, what a stupid choice. He could have chosen a much better looking vent and made it less busy" I kindly explained what the car was, they had never heard of a GT4 or even known that homologation cars were a thing. They were quite impressed with the chargecooler but were still a bit down on it because it wasn't as fast as some modern things. Kids. Also met with 2 other local gt4 owners while collecting some new discs and pads from gt4-paly for this weekends brake refresh. Nice long chat and maybe joining in with the rolling road day next month.

Changed the old keys over. £3 per blade wasn't too bad.

Today I finished the hubs and wheels. When I got the car in October although the discs were in good condition, the callipers were rusty silver So I cleaned, primed and painted the callipers, found some Toyota Logos to put on them and fitted new pads all round. The only thing. I can’t find for love nor money are a new set of the silhouette center caps, so I’ll have to decide whether or not to keep the originals that are in a sad state or replace them with a different type

Pads and disc change,( Mtec drilled and grooved) and a thorough cleaning of callipers etc.

Took the cars out for a drive in this lovely weather.

Curbed an alloy on way back from Seaford toa due to large vehicle coming opposite way through a tiny villiage ... b#####d