Nanglebadger Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 jonny there's pictures of the rays a few pages back mate! 14" Volks 5/4s refurbed in Anthracite.Jay, looks like we should get a dry sunny day tomorrow but as u say, COLD it will be! many coffees needed, milk no sugar baby! i also have THE money! oh yes! i have it!and yes Si my friend tomorrow sees the start of Nanglewagon-FTE in earnest, tomorrows plan is:1: Return unneeded wiring to Jay2: Pinch some bolts from under the centre section to replace the ones under my armrest3: Remove FTE from that broke down old white thaaang in jay's yard and get it up on an engine stand for a good inspection of conditon to assess requirements for any new parts (gaskets, filters etc etc etc)4: Remove inlet mani and fuel rail (mu'hahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaa)5: remove throttle thingy so I can arrange for the nice shiny blue one from RamseyJay I am to leave Belfast between 9 and 9.30 so i'll see u after 10. Have the kettle boiled!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 :harhar: (that's me being excited for you) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galliano Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 :harhar: (that's me being excited for you)X2 because thats me aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 where the hell do i start today...BadgerSport Enterprises in association with Jay's Garage and Ceiling Cat (that cat on Jays roof that oversees our work), presents...Project BadgerSport!!all went VERY well today, got the FTE removed and partially deconstructed and its currently hanging from an engine crane safe and sound. the engine looks in really good condition, as does the turbo, nothin out of the ordinary goin on, just needs a darn good clean! so far so good.i have also returned home with possibly one of the rarest parts i have ever encountered to add to my collection of OEM options.......are u ready?? a felt covered coin holder that replaces the ash tray!!!! its awesome!!!!!!! Jay has only ever seen one other before and believes that they are from the ep's that came with the no-smoking signs in them!I've got a pic of it at home so i'll try to get that uploaded over the next few days!all i have to add right now is...Jay my friend, I dont know wot else to say other than thank u for today! simple as that!!! thank u mate!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Sounds awesome, looking forward to seeing this take place! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet Nath Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 where the hell do i start today...BadgerSports Enterprises in association with Jay's Garage and Ceiling Cat (that cat on Jays roof that oversees our work), presents...Project BadgerSport!!all went VERY well today, got the FTE removed and partially deconstructed and its currently hanging from an engine crane safe and sound. the engine looks in really good condition, as does the turbo, nothin out of the ordinary goin on, just needs a darn good clean! so far so good.i have also returned home with possibly one of the rarest parts i have ever encountered to add to my collection of OEM options.......are u ready?? a felt covered coin holder that replaces the ash tray!!!! its awesome!!!!!!! Jay has only ever seen one other before and believes that they are from the ep's that came with the no-smoking signs in them!I've got a pic of it at home so i'll try to get that uploaded over the next few days!all i have to add right now is...Jay my friend, I dont know wot else to say other than thank u for today! simple as that!!! thank u mate!Phil.Well done mate really pleased for you A bit more JDM goodness and a rare one at that :harhar: Looks like you'll be boosted well before me Oh well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevink Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 great hearing you are going FTE aswell and all those little things really make the car YOURS.i am still suprised by all the lil stuff this Glanza does have and my N/A didn't. Like being able to change the wipers interval speed. LOLKeep up th egreat work and don't forget to make pictures!!! it's really nice to be able to look back on a great project like this once its all done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 sweet progress man, but by the way i have one of those coin holders - it said no smoking on the front of the drawer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galliano Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Awesome news Phil, whats the estimated date it will be in by? And good news on the little coin holder *runs off to search for one .. * Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 thats aweosme news guys!! i cant wait to see your handy work!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Awesomeness!!!! Aint gonna be long now dudeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 thanks guys, i had a freaking ball and Jay took the time to explain every little detail on the FTE to me which has helped my understanding ALOT!no estimated date as yet, gotta get insurance paid, Rays tyred up, the dent and bumper sorted, an FMIC and zorst and BOV arranged, then arrange about 3days in succession that me and Jay are both off and that also suit weejohn.no rush, gonna do things properly.Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Happy days Phil mate.Not long now dude You are in good hands!Mine is going in Tuesday night for the rebuild finally.Keep up the momentum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 cheers bro, glad to hear yours is coming together also mate! Between Jay and weejohn i think i should be in the best of NI hands indeed bro!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 Project BadgerSport - Visual UpdateOK, managed to get some pics uploaded, took ages on this dongle tho.The moment my very own 4E-FTE (thank u FatherBadger) came out of its former homeBeware, do not take your precious Ep anywhere near the Costa-del-Vogie...this is what happens to the ones who wander of the beaten track! like a scene from an Ep themed 'Wrong Turn'!!!!some of the components home for safe keeping:the non-smoking coin holder tray:and then this evening I thought i would tease myself:Front:Rear:thats all folks.Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!!!! :D Good luck with the rest my friend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 thanks Idrees, glad u approve bro!!!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevink Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 wheels look insane! and that picture of all the EP skeletons... brr give me the shivvers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pierros Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Love the rims. Keep it going dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Tomorrows battleground..Me and Phil against the elements..What's happening with the spoiler off this Glanza? Will it be for sale? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galliano Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Ahh i did a similar thing customly with my ashtray - covered the inside in some subcarpet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 i believe the spoiler will be advertised ono TGTT only by JayStarr77thanks folks!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 ah my ash tray is slightly different to that man, hasnt got the recesses for coins - carpeted tho and was off the 98 options list lolawesome work Phil and those wheels look awesome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza_cl Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 looking super niiiice!you slapping those double premier base peddles in as well for good measure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andy.i Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 cant waitive got that coin holder in my ep82 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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