akyakapotter Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 So........... Made a cheeky impulse purchase the other day they arrived today super fast delivery in the form of rep cruise wings they need a little TLC in way of the paint cracking no issues I'll sand them down got plenty of time to do it so I'll crack on at some point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 Made a start on the wings yesterday started with a 320 grit on my sander wasn't doing much so changed to a 240 grit. Started sanding through the paint got to the primer which turns out is still soft. Possibly why it's all cracked so will be sanding back to the gel coat when my supply arrive. Going to take a while to sand them back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 Slowly getting there taking bloody ages gonna have to hand sand parts of it not looking forward to that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BurtEP82 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Keep at it, slow and steady = perfect. These will look awesome once on the car! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 Bit more sanding done to day this time by hand as the da won't touch the wide arch bit. God it takes ages by hand lucky I have alot of time to burn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 Bit more done today it's taking ages to hand sand the vent ect pain in the ass few pin holes to fill ect then I can make a start on the other one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 Decided I wanted to test fit before I get to deep glad I did as I'm not happy with the fitment at all so I'll have to address that they do look boss though . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Thompson Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 They do look mega 😍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 Been out side today and painted the splitter with the spray gun so much better. Few hitchhikers that I couldn't get off so they will live there forever now waiting for my sikaflex to arrive tomorrow then I'll fit it to the bumper. VID_20200530_151659.mp4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Lovely styling, I'm really enjoying your build. Keep the progress coming. I'm back at work in Oxfordshire now so my cars back at home, and I'm itching to get back on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 5 hours ago, Sam44 said: Lovely styling, I'm really enjoying your build. Keep the progress coming. I'm back at work in Oxfordshire now so my cars back at home, and I'm itching to get back on it. Thanks bud it's keeping me sane during this lockdown and furlough I'll keep plugging away every now and then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Managed to get down to the car today bonded the livesports splitter to the bumper much better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Little bit more done on the wings today the fitment of the indicator units into the the wings was shocking to say the least. So little time spent with the dremel this afternoon alot better now. There is a little gap at the top but I think that's down to the moulding of the wings ither way im much happier. Last picture that are just resting in there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 Took the gear box out today due to rear main leaking again I have a sleeve to install if it fits. The crank oil seal surface has marks and a gouge in it explains why it's leaking hoping the sleeve fits and sorts the issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mycars12 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Hopefully that fixes the issue!! Not fun pulling a box out for a seal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 Unfortunately the sleeve was a little to wide right size to go over the end of the crank though . Measured the depth I need so I'll order the right one. The arms drop links tie rods ect has all of sudden gone very rusty so all that will come off during the week to strip down and repaint or replace. May as well do it now while its all apart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mycars12 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 I would replace them lol That sucks about the sleeve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Oops things got out of hand haha. Coilovers - lower arms - antiroll bar off. Gonna refresh everything I also have a stuck CV in one of the hubs unsure what one though that should be fun trying to remove that. May get the wheel bearing done while it's all off as I've never done them in my owner ship. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 First bit under way used an attachment on my grinder to wire wheel them to try remove the worst of the rust off Then out came the hammerite. Few more coats I'll be happy. Onto the the hubs if I can get this CV joint out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Kept going and got the front ARB stripped and painted. I need to get new drop links as the bushes have split and the threaded bar is buggered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 Today was the day to try remove the CV joint from the hub that has been stuck ever since I've owned the car. Tried to get it out once before years ago and failed. Today was the day I got it out. Safe to say I'll be using coper grease when I refit everything. Quick lick of paint now I'm waiting for some new boots as one has cracked and the other dosent look to clever. Enjoying tinkering for once. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jellybaby Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Nice refresh feller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 21 hours ago, jellybaby said: Nice refresh feller Thanks dude. Made a start on stripping the coilovers today think I've found my steering issues I've had for a few years. Now it's the fun of trying to get the parts I need as BC racing uk don't list the bits yay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 Today's venture was to remove the other spring seat it was seized to the shaft that was fun manage to get that off with wd40 and brute force. Managed to get the bearings out aswell so ive orded some replacements hope they fit. I did want to raise the coilovers by 5m but the feet are seized solid yay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bopthebear Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Progress is progress wings are cool mate and good work on the indicator fitment Keep it up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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