If you feel like a read, here it is.
Hello everyone, havent posted here for over a year but a whole heaps has happened. This is all copy pasted from another forum for whoever is interested.
Slow going of late. Picked up a genuine Calais steering wheel and mx7 speedo cable. Ordered all new shocks, springs, trailing and control arms. Got the rear springs, trailing arms and shocks fitted today, would've loved to get the fronts as well but couldn't get tr bonnet open haha.
How she sits now
Hopefully get the fronts done this week, then assess what was causing the bonnet issue, once I get it open. Then look into upgraded sway bars and bushes then some upgraded brakes.
Little update, ordered a heap of stuff from rarespares.
- new rubber kit
- Calais badges for nosecone and guards, and turbo badge for tailgate
- manual surround with boot
- bonnet cable
Got the bonnet open after taken the grill out, turns out the cable was majorly stretched. I could now replace the front springs, shocks, strut tops and front control arms.
Was surprised with how short a time it took.
Once installed:
New arms:
Also got the power windows half sorted, needed a new main switch, the o/s/f needs a new motor and the rears have fallen out of there channels and keep sagging. Hopefully have everything rectified soon and all the windows working.
New switches
And how she sits now, poor photography skills.
That's about all mate, then go through the rego process. Everything I've font so far were the main items I wanted done before registering.
All my rare spares parts came! Badges, new rubber kit, bonnet cable and manual surround
Got a bit of work done this morning. Fitted new bonnet cable and original steering wheel.
Don't worry, it's on straight.
And also test fitted my new wheels. I think it looks killer
Needs to be a bit lower in the rear, might have to put sedan springs in. Not long til I'm on the road now!
Couple more photos with the wheels. Was disappointed that it wasn't don't for the meet but will be there at the next one
With my daily after A wash
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Got some more done today, refitted the seats, kick panels, centre console and rear door trims. Left the front door trims off as I still need to replace both front check straps ( who has done this before?)
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I will end up painting the shifter surround eventually. Still a lot left to do but checking things off the list as well. Also have some plates in mind aswell
Been a couple of weeks since an update. Had some time yesterday to do a few things. Put a new set of front sway bar links in and fitted up the speedo cable, which still didn't work after I went for a drive. :s
And I also got some new wheels
Swapped them for the g8s that I had on my ute, and the gts are now on that.
Did a bit tonight. Sedan ultras in the rear, adjustable panhard rod and got the speedo working. There was this adapter on the side of the box?
It had a square hole so the circle cable wouldn't fit? So I undid it from the box And ran the cable straight into the box. Maybe it was an adapter so you could run and auto cable? Anyway it works now
And how it sits now, so much happier with it. Can't even fit 1 finger in the wheel gap, tighter then a nun.
For those eagerly awaiting an update here it is.
Since the last post I have been acquiring various parts but have also been quite lazy but I pulled my finger out tonight!
We all know standard brakes are pretty average so I went down the VT upgrade on the front. Slotted rotors and remsa front pads. Purchased some vt calipers and anchors from a wrecker and had them sandblasted and rebuilt.
And vt hub adapters from race brakes Sydney, highly recommend them.
All fitted up and brakes bled, all new braided lines front and rear
And also fitted a new ignition barrel as the old one could be started with a flatblade. Have also got some front check straps to go in as well and also having a few cold start issues. Will be ready for summer I hope!
Okay so on my day off this happened at work, wasn't told about it until I went in the next morning. I was filthy. Apparently the bar got caught on the bottom of the hoist and just ripped off.
Anyway, sourced a new front bar and sides, got them painted and fitted the new bar up this arvo.
Didn't really look in real life but looking at the photos it appears the colour between the bar and moulds is different , have to have another look
Okay so today is the first time I have driven this further than around the block. 16km from work to home and she went really well, still a few suspension issues but can all be sorted in the near future.
Also put in all 4 door seals, and refitted the front door trims.
This thread has been pretty dormant for a while but here is an update. Was never 100% happy with the internationals so I have moved on to one of my favorite wheels, VY SS.
Found these for sale, had $1500 spent on them, fully sandblasted and powdercoated, as close as possible to factory paint. They do you look a bit different but less so in the sunlight. Negotiated on a price as the tyres were shagged, put them in the ute and off I went.
Next day I organized 4 new tyres, Pirelli 235/40/18s and had all the wheels balanced. Less writing, more pics.
Took a whole bunch of photos, these are my favorites, don't mind my Instagram editing skills.
Now I'd love to get this to the meet at sublime point and all that I really need to do is get it registered and decide on plates. I'd love to incorporate A9Y into a plate but can't justify the rta fee per year. So I've been toying with GMH-49Y, (thoughts?) hopefully most people will get it but not everyone has a wagon and is aware of that option code.
But I digress, really keen to start driving this often and getting out to meets and meeting new people and checking out everyone's VL. Thanks for viewing
Update time, she is now registered
I drove all the way home with a smile (not in the VL), just have to sort out my insurance then I will go for a drive and I will be at the meet this Sunday.