Master flex Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Changed the old keys over. £3 per blade wasn't too bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Lady Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleario Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 On 25/02/2019 at 14:02, Wolfie said: 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 P zero nero’s! Nice tyre choice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheeple Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master flex Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 On 01/03/2019 at 22:59, Sheeple said: 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. Yea that's a stupid choice. Why don't you swap it in for a brand new '19 AUDI S3. They look bland as **** and will cost you £400 a month PCP. It even comes with a mythical German never break down warranty. That'll show them Jones' . Take great pride in the fact that millenials / Gen Y's said that. That means in the real world it looks spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheeple Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 I sit in a traffic queue for some roadworks every morning, about 75% of people passing the other way turn and stare Mind you the MR2 turns as many heads too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Boy 1 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Changed the cam cover & seal on the vert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheeple Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 Just picked up a new center dash trim. This is to replace the broken air vent and get rid of the alarm flashing light that's put a hole in the dash, plus some cheap phone holder that doesn't work.. 20 bucks well spent. That along with the UK right hand vent panel with a fog button, should tidy it up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Well today I was really pleased. I had been looking for some new silhouette wheel center caps for my Red edition but they were impossible to find. I spoke to Mook and he said he could do a stylised sticker version of the originals. And after prep, prime, paint and lacquer. Here’s some before and after pictures. Thanks Mook, your a genius. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 On 25/02/2019 at 19:08, Old Red Celica said: Ask Mook for centre cap stickers. Thanks Bryan, I did and he came up with the goods yet again........brilliant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stone6356 Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Wasn't today, but thought I'd add it in anyway [emoji14] Got hold of the lotus performance coil cover, it cleans up the look of the engine bay so much!Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master flex Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 Removed the old whip antenna and put a little stinger on. After spraying it gold, of course. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Master flex said: Removed the old whip antenna and put a little stinger on. After spraying it gold, of course. How’s the reception with it compared to the other one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Lady Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Master flex said: Removed the old whip antenna and put a little stinger on. After spraying it gold, of course. IMO it looks an improvement over the old swishy whip aerial, but when i [ briefly ] tried it the reception became a lot worse I suppose it could depend upon where you live, and if your tuner and aerial are digital (?) Is that the gas mens van across the road - by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Boy 1 Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 Today was a bit of a session, removed, stripped, cleaned & rebuilt the rear calipers, removed broken thermostat & replaced with new one & replaced split Aux. belt. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 15 hours ago, Crazy Cat Lady said: IMO it looks an improvement over the old swishy whip aerial, but when i [ briefly ] tried it the reception became a lot worse I suppose it could depend upon where you live, and if your tuner and aerial are digital (?) Is that the gas mens van across the road - by any chance? Yep. I tried it once on a different car that I had with a similar long antenna but the reception was pretty bad afterwards. I put it down to me buying a cheap stinger at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblebee Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 nothing on the car today but a bit of preparation ready for next weekend and the new gearbox going in . All fluids are here now , new silicon hoses after my battery leaked over the last ones out on track . New toyo 888`s ready for fitting Carbotech front pads for the AP calipers Oh and a new Rotrex charger ready for fitting 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Bumblebee said: nothing on the car today but a bit of preparation ready for next weekend and the new gearbox going in . All fluids are here now , new silicon hoses after my battery leaked over the last ones out on track . New toyo 888`s ready for fitting Carbotech front pads for the AP calipers Oh and a new Rotrex charger ready for fitting £££££££££...........oh and a new Rotrex charger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheeple Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Failed to change the brake pads and discs, not normally a task that is too hard. Sadly some stuck pins in both calipers had other ideas. Didn't even get to the rears! Anyone got some GT4 calipers for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblebee Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Wolfie said: £££££££££...........oh and a new Rotrex charger replacement for helping a mate out, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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