[Wax oil underside]

Thanks mate makes sense.

 

Obvs I can’t replace it all 

 

If I manage to get the bushes done and I assume looking at it, there’s a wishbone each side (so x 4)... so get them all done too?

[Wing mirror help]

There’s a video on you tube showing that that mirror on the wing mirror can be removed if your careful. So just apply the new glass then if that makes sense?
 

Videos below easier to show it.... what you think?

[Wax oil underside]

I’m getting all the suspension re done mate.

 

Have you got details on what rubber bushes you mean or do you mean boot stoppers and stuff like that?

 

Fitting new discs, pad too.

[Wing mirror help]

There’s a video on you tube showing that that mirror on the wing mirror can be removed if your careful. So just apply the new glass then if that makes sense?

[Wing mirror help]

Just now, ams said:

They only list a stick on one - which you put on top of the old mirror

Ive been told that the original just gets removed and these get placed where you remove the old one?

 

Is that not correct then?

[Wing mirror help]

Just now, ams said:

 

is it just the glass or does it have the plastic mount on the rear of it?

Still waiting for them to arrive in the post mate.

 

Purchased from ‘thewingmirrorcompany.co.uk’

[Wing mirror help]

Just now, ams said:

UK and JDM backing plates are different

Does that mean the replacement ones I’ve bought won’t fit mate? 

[Wax oil underside]

9 minutes ago, alwayzsidewayz said:

Hope it goes well.

It is really easy to under estimate the labour required to blast all the rust and dirt etc off before covering the underside.

If I was you, I would do it differently if you plan on keeping the car, but that is me.

I would get some spare suspension parts, get them blasted and painted etc, then get a garage to drop the old stuff, get as much of the kit refurbished, and while the underside is stripped, then get it blasted and treated.

Then re fit etc

 

Well....... we are sort of on the same page here I think 

 

I’m trying to source all the suspension bits before then and will ask them their best price to fit the new...

 

Hoping for a discount!!!! 

[Wing mirror help]

24 minutes ago, Cleario said:

I’m sure I read that the jdm mirrors aren’t heated? 
 

somebody somewhere on here maybe from Holland years ago converted them to heated glass. Something I’d look into at the same time. 

I’ve since purchased replacement glass, apparently they just pop out (get garage to do them) and the glass was cheap, so getting both sides done.

 

Thanks for replying though mate.

[Wax oil underside]

I’ve asked about the moisture thing...

 

Reply:

 

”We use heat lamps to dry car thoroughly before and during the processes, this way we can do them all year round”

 

Seems legit and very professional to be fair. 

[Wax oil underside]

Yeah courtesy car too, bmw lol

 

Their reply to my last message:

 

”You get a 4-5 page pdf of photos of the work as part of the guarantee, 17th is fine, should need her for maximum of a weeK”

 

 

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It’s booked in for a week Monday and they need the car for 7 days....

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She sits in my garage all the time so I’m hoping it won’t be an issue #foolshope 

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Yeah they do it all the time I believe mate... seem to do a lot of work like this from what I’ve been told. 

[Wax oil underside]

5 hours ago, arizona said:

My fifth gen looks better than that underneath

 

That price isnt a surprise to me, it certainly would need a lot of prep work

Yeah I’ve asked for clarification because their site suggests going off what they said it should be around £450 max.

 

Their reply:

 

”Hi Russ
I've suggested that the site needs some clarification and I believe my colleague who does all that stuff is in the process of recreating the site. The prices are for the treatment when there little to no preparation work required (stage 1 / stage 2) and they go up when there is stage 3 or stage 4 corrosion. Your car is a borderline 4 from the amount of fairly major rust present but there aren't any holes or pitting evident. I am confident (based on experience) that there won't be any when I sandblast / air needle.
In terms of the dates, I can book you for the week commencing 17th February with a courtesy car.
Any questions please ask
Regards
Claire”

 

Guess.... they need to update their website then!

 

I’ll have to book her in, just a lot of cash but then if I intend on keeping her long term then needs to be done. 
 

This car will be the death of me  thankfully I love her so much 

[Wax oil underside]

Update on this.... went to the rustproofing place today and they gave me a free look and quote.

 

To be honest I’m but unsure about their findings and whether they are chancing their arm to getting as much money out of me as possible or whether it’s a genuine quote. 
 

They said its not the worst but certainly not the best they have seen and it will need a lot of prep to get right. She said it was at stage 4 however on their website stage 4 is proper bad and she said there were no holes or anything like that... so unsure what to think of the quote now.

 

I was expecting about £350-450 going off their website and she was quoting £750..... 

 

My partner has said to go for it as I intend on keeping the car for many years. But I can’t help but think their chancing their arm to make as much money as they can from it; unless it does actually warrant the cost. I’ve attached pics of my underside and also 2 pics of what it should look like afterwards if I agreed to the work.

[Wing mirror help]

My folding mirrors arrived today but one of the mirrors (driver side) seems to have the early start of rust browning I think they call it... it’s not actually rust but I think that’s what they call it, pic attached.

 

Is there a way to fix this or do I need to buy a new glass or good replacement second hand?

 

Thanks 

[Front side light]

8 minutes ago, Old Red Celica said:

It's the same as the ones you found in the boot.

Thanks mate.

 

The ones in the boot are smaller, that’s why I wasn’t sure (pic attached is smaller) 
 

Cheers. 

[Front side light]

Just taken this out of the front side light... they are working but it’s on its last legs (bottom end of the led is crumbling away.

 

Any idea what led it is guys so I can buy one?

 

Doesn't say anything on it....

 

(I’ve attached a pic of the other headlight with it in at the moment, for reference)

[Rear number plate light]

Scrap that, will this fit?
 

Although is it still ok to try and remove that thing.... 

 

 

[Rear number plate light]

9 minutes ago, Cleario said:

I warned you about dropping them! Haha!
 

My work actually had one in stock for some reason cost less than a tenner. 

I know mate hahahaahha

 

You able to get one for me?

 

You recommend me taking that thing of it seems to be held on with 2 bolts.... then I could put my hand down there.

[Rear number plate light]

Oh well managed to prize them both open but the open actual bulb holder with the old bulb in has dropped the bottom... talk about taking the.

 

Any thoughts guys?

 

Have to source a replacement end bit now or is there a way of getting it out?

 

Would it be safe to unbolt this... I should hopefully be able to fit my hand down there then?

[Rear number plate light]

Guys help!

 

Which way do I turn this to release it and change the bulb?

 

I’ve been using some force but didn’t want to be turning it the wrong way and snap it.

[Bulb query?]

10 minutes ago, Old Red Celica said:

501s so number plate, front side lights etc.

Thanks mate that’s good to know. 1 of my rear bulbs has actually gone so that’s fab. Good to know they will fit the front side lights too, there’s about 6 in this packet I’ve found, although I fear they are cheap Chinese EBay ones lol

[Bulb query?]

Found these in the back of the car today, any idea what they are and what their for?

 

Don’t want to guess and start plugging them

in the wrong place.