Nanglebadger Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Thanks bud! We're getting somewhere at last! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) Update Believe it or not I am actually getting somwhere, albeit slowly. All 4 calipers have had a fresh lick of Hammerite Hammered Black. Over the weekend I paid a visit to Jay and collected a couple of bits he sourced from The Mother Land for me: OEM EP91 rigid illuminated parking pole : Quick mock up by hand, will need the bumper off to site it properly I think: This one took a while to find, although not as long as the pressure gauge did a few years back - Apexi Tacho complete with shift light - this thing is immaculate: All gauges have been removed from the dash in preparation for fitting the dash mat; I've dismantled the cluster and am in the process of tracing the existing tacho wires as they should be straight forward swap over job for this new one, so hopefully that wont take long and I can then reconstruct the dash. My apologies again that some of the images are rotating upon upload, I've asked Trisk to look into it but hopefully an update to the forum software will resolve. I've also just noticed that the Photobucket change has f**ked with the earlier pages of the thread from before the direct upload was possible. In summary: thats a right bollox that! Phil. Edited July 17, 2017 by Nanglebadger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 (edited) Update Will need to get some pictorial evidence, however over the last week or so the dash mat has gone in, all gauges remounted, Apexi tacho installed and rear MeisterR coilovers installed. Next on the list is debugging a lighting issue with the other gauges, and front coilovers. Also had a good look around the rear of the car with Joel on sunday and we've established that rear discs and pads, as well as a clean up and waxoil of the fuel tank and rear brake hard pipes will be required pre-MOT. Two forward, one back lol. The list: Fit new suspension, anti-lift kit and lower arm parts - rears doneGeometry set upFit oil filter relocator - ready to fitWire in all Apexi gauges - done, just need to connect sensors for oil and waterFit dash mat - doneWeld in spare wheel mountFix bumper support barAddress rear floorHeadlight alignmentOil changeAddress rear brakes and tighten handbrake (these 3 are all MOT items)Fix speedo and speed reader - cable was outPaint and fit new bonnetFit parking pole and wire inFit Apexi Rev counter and wire in - donePassenger side repeater seems to be dead, likely a broken wire, needs resolved pre-MOT - seemed to be an issue with old and new bulb, stock orange bulb has fixed itNew rear discs and padsClean, smooth and paint rear brake hard pipesClean up and waxoil fuel tank Long Finger Items: Boost controller needs replacedAir fuel ratio gaugeWideband gaugeUpgrade front ARBWEPR stock replacement exhaust mani Phil. Edited July 25, 2017 by Nanglebadger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 And now with added pictorial references (albiet >50% auto rotated - f**king sigh): Dash mat installation: Tacho in and working: And some rear coilovers: Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Armand Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) Looking well buddy , maybe someday we will both see each others projects in the flesh Edited August 6, 2017 by Armand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan-4E-FTE Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Looks really amazing dude!Cant wait untill you fit the parking pole I have a OEM one that slides in and out but not really sure where to drill the hole Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 Thanks gents! All 4 coilovers now installed so we're getting somewhere with the suspension at least. Few parts needing ordred to help with the MOT side of things, but progress nonetheless. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Just take all your pics landscape lol good work dude. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 thanks bro! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Update New rear discs (just plain faced, for all the braking they actually do), rear pads and bearings ordered as the existing discs are in a non-MOT-friendly state, along with polybushed front droplinks. Slowly making some headway now that the house move is done with. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Update Rear brake refresh parts have arrived from Import Car Parts - discs, pads, bearings and grease: Also ordered some polybushed front drop links before we fit the refreshed lower arms: Slowly slowly. MOT attempt in 2018???? Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Armand Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 On 22/08/2017, 10:07:02, Nanglebadger said: MOT attempt in 2018???? Yess and maybe we can see each others cars Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 I've spoken with my Alfa mechanic and he's happy to trailer this away to his place to just fit all of the lower running gear stuff in one bash and get it in an MOT state. Just need to put the dash back together and put the daily through an MOT first. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Update Daily is through its MOT and a brake refresh (a-f**kin-gain) and I've been in talks with Joel about getting her ready to be lifted. Recent additions are only two absolutely delightful hangers courtesy of Starbuck, including a very tasty Badger hanger. I will also be collecting an optional rigid bootliner very shortly courtesy of a local legend by the name of Greenmachine. Once the gauge lighting is resolved, and the speedo cluster refitted and working, she will be lifted by the mechanic to have the lower running gear items fitted and made ready for an MOT attempt. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 (edited) Photographic evidence of life at GaragEP: Badger Hanger: Badger and TEC hanger: Getting a breath of fresh air: Hangers installed: Hopefully picking up an extra little somethin' somethin' this afternoon. Phil. Edited May 25, 2018 by Nanglebadger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SKINY Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Thank feck photofuckit is playing ball again, page 27 here I come.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob H@RCH Engineering Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 I cant believe you've got a Ferrari flag next to a Metallica flag!! what the hell is that all about??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 Why the fuck not, I like Metallica and I like Ferraris. I happen to own 2 Ferrari flags and one Metallica banner, what else would I do with them other than decorate the garage! If I had a Debbie Does Dallas flag I'd hang it there too. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob H@RCH Engineering Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 I can definitely see a Debbie does Dallas flag up there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 All the old threads back to the top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 (edited) Update Progress has, believe it or not, been ongoing. All the gauges are illuminating again (thanks Joel!), meaning some of them simply need connected to sensors to complete. The speedo cluster is back in and working for the first time in a couple of years (thanks Joel, again!) and last night I fitted a new 320mm Momo steering wheel as I wanted a change from the previous 280mm item, and have done away with the snap off boss for the time being. Rigid bootliner has been collected and installed, courtesy of Greenmachine, and I will be collecting new spacers from him soon also (5mm all round - wont win any stance shows but will help a bit whilst retaining functionality). I've also installed a trickle charger meaning no more f**King around with connecting/disconnecting the battery any longer. So that brings us to it being taken away for MOT prep. Currently my mechanic is running several weeks behind, and my dad's 2 seater is taking up the space in his workshop that I need, but hopefully it can be lifted for an MOT prep at some stage Aug/Sept all being well, so we're still on course for life in the relatively near future. Phil. Edited August 9, 2018 by Nanglebadger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 Photees OEM rigid bootliner Installed: And the new 320mm Momo Corse steering wheel: Patiently waiting her time with the mechanic. That's likely to be the last of the updates until she gets taken away for all parts fitting (lower arms, bearings etc) and MOT prep. Its only taken 7 years to be able to type that sentence. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Great work Phil. About time to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 ***Great work Joel*** lol Thanks bud, yeah life took over for a while but hopefully we are relatively close to an MOT now. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 54 minutes ago, Nanglebadger said: ***Great work Joel*** lol Thanks bud, yeah life took over for a while but hopefully we are relatively close to an MOT now. Phil. Team effort. Awesome news. Can’t wait till it’s back out gracing the coast road. Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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