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Post by Peter on Jun 7, 2009 18:07:09 GMT
Had a slap on the wrist and told to go home by the local fuzz on the second run out, I know the rules have changed but I didn't think the locals were up to speed yet, wrong! (only allowed 2 months as a resident before having to change over to Spanish plates, 6 months for a tourist), so back in the garage and on the bench until it's ready for test and change of reg. I have a feeling I am going to have the same problem here as I did in the UK, getting stopped so the fuzz can look at it, maybe even more so as they all petrol heads here. BUT, boy did it go and stop and corner! Up to over 6,000 rpm and still pulling like a bitch at 160kph, (thats about 95 mph in old speed) with over 1,000rpm+ to go. Not bad for a VW boxer, well, it was. Brakes, strewth! I had to check the front end wasn't out of shape it's that fierce, I think a fully wish-boned front end is next on the list. Before all that and a change of pants.... Managed to finish the headlining, the grey stuff I bought at Stones in '06 looked to light so I found some dark red /aubergine stuff and I think it looks good, I will use a little in the door panels I think. These are next on the list after the dash cover is 'redesigned' again as I now have the speedo mounted on the center so the dash is now just a drop over shell rather than holding the instruments etc. Headlining Plywood former which is then covered in foam and cloth Bit earlier in the year, but this was the start of the seat covers.
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Post by terryrob on Jun 7, 2009 22:59:34 GMT
The car is looking realy good Peter
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Post by Peter on Jun 8, 2009 9:44:47 GMT
Not sure if to build out the false bulkhead 2" level with the front of the amp and hide the speakers and wiring, what you say?
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Post by terryrob on Jun 8, 2009 19:19:05 GMT
That would be a nice touch
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2009 9:34:28 GMT
I agree, boxing in the amp & speakers would give a better look. It's a bit 'chavtastic' at he moment. ( !)
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Post by Peter on Jun 18, 2009 13:30:16 GMT
I agree, boxing in the amp & speakers would give a better look. It's a bit 'chavtastic' at he moment. ( !) Well I was from Cheltenham, (CHAV = Cheltenham Avarage) I guess some ply and a bit of black box cloth is in order then
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2009 17:43:25 GMT
bit like mine maybe ?? or maybe not??
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Post by Peter on Jun 19, 2009 14:35:35 GMT
I thought I said 'cover' them, strewth, in ya face or what! I rememer those big babies Jason, impressive. I have more in mind to build out about 2" to level with the top face of the amps so only the tops show and hide the wires and speakers under the box cloth.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2009 15:59:34 GMT
ahh , i get ya ,, if you want some of the acoustic carpet that i used in mine i am sure i have plenty left , i could roll it up and stick a stamp on it
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Post by Peter on Jun 24, 2009 10:58:14 GMT
Is that black or dark grey?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2009 15:59:57 GMT
black , its like a heavy duty felt , used for the likes of covering band speaker cabinets etc , i could post a small bit to you to see what you think , pm , a postal address and i will stick a inch square in a envelope
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Post by Peter on Jul 14, 2010 19:43:03 GMT
I wonder what ever happened to that black felt Jason? I have splashed out and bought a pair of Westfield seats with red piping as on Ebay as I was fed up sewing the covers and they were not looking too professional.
Center consul is being change (again) due to a nice win on Ebay with the Pioneer and computer coming out, (can't stand her voice anyway) and a 7" double DIN Radio, rear-view, DVD, bluetooth, GPS etc etc going in and the switches moving up to just under the screen so a whole new fascia for that. Still not sure about the fill for the center, whether to stay with the ribbed 'retro' look or black leather or go carbon fiber, thoughts anyone?
Doing a bit of tuning on the carbs but I can't run it too long as 'er in doors' starts bitching about the garage smelling like a - garage. It does sound sweet though and all the gadgets work too including the blue back light LEDS in the engine bay. Got a 14" string of blue LEDs as a gift. not sure where to use them yet, Footwells maybe?
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Post by Peter on Jul 16, 2010 22:24:49 GMT
Seats arrived today, bit smaller than I imagined, but that's the problem with imagination. Nice snug fit but well made. Nice touch would have been to have the mounting holes already cut instead of having to dig about to find the bosses. Runners I bought in 2006 fitted perfectly and with a 25mm spacer under the front should make it about the right angle combined with the sloping floor but I will have to wait until next week to find out as I ride a Suzuki Burgman and the wife has the car and is working. Seat belt holes are a bit low for anyone over 5'4" and would need to be floor mounted and not at shoulder hight as I have at the moment or the belts would have to come down to the slots and then back up to my shoulders and that's a no no.
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Post by Peter on Jan 31, 2011 13:46:36 GMT
Well it has been a while and most people would be forgiven for thinking I had dropped off the twig but no, still here and plodding on with the SS and aiming to be the coolest pensioner in Puerto Banus this summer as well as restoring my 1987 BMW E30 and 1987 Mercedes Cosworth and repairing the Mercedes A170 auto gear box, Going to do it myself this time, (cheaper, quicker and I know it will be right) and rebuilding my Suzuki Burgman engine (again, but this time all new inside) and managing to get some work done at work ready for the summer rush, (we hope). Changed the centre and dash, again, (photos to follow as soon as I have figured out the HTC Wildfire) lost the nice shiny alloy 'retro' trim as it was too 'shiny' and reflected in the windscreen so it's black leather cloth down the middle with chrome edging. At the moment the radio is a 7" screen, all singing, dancing GPS etc which has stopped working so I'll try and fix it but it looks like I’ll need a new one, (possibly a cheaper one without GPS as I now have a HTC Wildfire phone with GPS). Dashboard has been a disaster as I waited too long to do the job and the resin went off so bought 5L of new but didn't think about the activator going of as well so now I have a very limp gooey mess in the mould and no sign of it going hard and as the plaster mould was to have been a one time use I think the whole project is scrapped and I will have to start again or redesign it without using GRP, bugger! Having not run it for a while I found the carbs needed cleaning as when I removed the now redundent MG computer flow sensor the fuel was a bit oily, so overhaul the fuel system as well as simplify, (regulator now screwed directly into the outlet of the Facet pump). Everything else is still great but I can bet the tyres will be rock hard at 16 years old and although they are virtually new they will need replacing as they will have zero grip just like the ones on my E30.
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Post by chrisbailey on Feb 1, 2011 19:19:38 GMT
my tyres are gonners now as well, they are cracked and brittle. I dont even wanna know how much new pirrellis are gonna cost me now. I had the intention of putting all the gadgets in such as satnav, ipod dock, etc. I wouldnt bother now though, my phone (HTC desire) does all of that and it has this multi fit case that allows you to mount it almost anywhere. Im still putting a reversing camera in, and a huge woofer system!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2011 23:24:01 GMT
Nice car. I have an ss and need to get it regesterd but am having trouble withe the dvla can anyone help?
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Post by Peter on Feb 22, 2011 14:53:28 GMT
HI, Several of us have been down this road so if you could let me know all the details I will try and put you on the right road. Is yours a Ford based or VW?
Has the car got a registration number, (donor or Q plate)? Document currently held, (None, V5, V5c (blue V5c (red)) Make and model on V5 if you have one? Date last taxed?
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Post by Peter on Sept 29, 2011 11:14:30 GMT
Yesterday I finally got fed up with the naff red felt and the old black carpet and all the wiring with it's add ons and modifications done over the last 10 years, so I ripped it all out yesterday and started a re-trim and tidy up the wiring. The new seats should arrive tomorrow from MIJ Exhausts so I would like to be nearer ready than in a mess come the weekend. DellOrtos DRLA 40s were completely gunged up so I have stripped them, cleaned them out and ordered a couple of overhaul kits as the car decided to run on number 2 only, when I checked the main jets were green! also need to run a few liters through the pump and regulator to clean them out. Looks worse than it is, just. Triumph 2000 tank The previously unseen Skoda gear change. gungy carb clean out Dummy rear bulkhead over tank, speakers will be rear mounted and covered over this time, too 'chav' having a pair of 8 1/2" three ways showing. The amps will be enough. All out and in need of a tidy up. A few meters of WORK
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2011 19:58:33 GMT
your interior looks a bit like mine at the moment. as in i've stripped mine out too because of the manky old grey carpet in there with rust stains from the previous disintegrating runners for the drivers seat. i still havent done anything about seats yet but i do like the look of the ones you sent me the ebay link for ...
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Post by Peter on Oct 6, 2011 19:08:16 GMT
Seats here today, I wold like to say, "seats ARRIVED" today but would imply the bloody idiot courier delivered them to me, he didn't, they have been sitting in the golf club since Monday, stupid staff didn't read the address which is NEXT DOOR 50 meters away. so found out today, (Thursday) and had to collect them. Anyway, they are the dogs whatsists and look fab'. Red is a bit bright compared to the dash etc but it will mellow a bit and against the dark grey carpet they look great. I will have to move the outboard runner in a touch to clear the outer chassis but other than that as long as the reclining lever is outboard and not inboard as usual they fit a treat. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Peter on Nov 14, 2011 15:21:03 GMT
Carpets are going in day by day bit at a time, so many other things/ people getting in the way, had to drive son-in-law 30 miles each way just to get his BMW cooling system flushed, Centre consul finally finished with 6.5" multi function screen installed but looking out for a cheap 7" all singing dancing version. Headling is OUT, trying to get some cream perforated matirial here as Woolies have it then spoli it by charging £45 shipping, idiots! Wiring is so tidy now and a few stray and redundent wires replaced by new ones for the display neons under the car and in the engine bay, 3 switches in the centre armrest do the business for them. Photos as soon as I can get time to post them via Photobucket.
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Post by Peter on Nov 14, 2011 15:21:59 GMT
Nice car. I have an ss and need to get it regesterd but am having trouble withe the dvla can anyone help? So do you need help or not, best to reply if you do.
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Post by Peter on Jan 6, 2012 14:22:23 GMT
Finding better ways to fit the carpets, and after watching "A plane is born" where they trimmed the cockpit, I thought, "Why not do it the same way?" As I am now using a similar type composite carpet, but in grey, bit like a heavy felt with a rubberized backing at 5€ a sqr meter (that shapes beautifully when warmed with my new heat pistol) it also can be butt joined with hardly any show, I can afford to chop and change to get the best fit and sections, So far, apart from an area of garage floor with discarded pieces and off-cuts, I have covered the false rear bulkhead before fitting the amps but after fitting the two big speakers from behind, rear window shelf forward and down over the top of the tank before dropping in the completed rear bulkhead, sides of the window aperture to door opening, rear sides from bulkhead to doors, strips along floor sides covering 3cm of floor, up over the floor/body joint to stop at vertical side wall, front section from front wall back to doors, centre section from bottom of doors to floor, (edged), centre tunnel in one piece covering brake line and battery cable, rear floor area under seats and then alloy chequered front area forward from seats. Just need to do head lining, (light grey, beige or cream this time) 'A' post alloy covers and door panel trim and possibly stainless sill covers. Door panels are part shaped, just need to decide on elastic topped 'MG' style pockets or a box within the door, (stuff could tip out when opened). Still debating which system to stuff in for sounds but I have decided to alleviate the crowding down the centre tunnel by running all the audio and video RCA cables down the right body/sill, also keeps them away from the electrics down the tunnel. I am thinking of possibly fitting both audio systems with the touch screen in the centre consul for show, DVD etc and run a set of RCAs to a spare Soundlab 2 x 75 amp I got on eBay, 'just in case', in the front to a pair of 5"x7" 3 ways and then the main Pioneer KEX-M900 radio cassette and GEX-T70rds combo and CDX-4 CD head unit with a CDX-M40 multi CD box all mounted along under the right dash above passengers legs hidden by an under dash cover, to the rear amps and main speakers for shear show sound.
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Post by Peter on Mar 9, 2012 13:11:28 GMT
Well it has been a while and a bit more done, Next week I am moving the car on its trailer on a recovery truck to a new home in my old buggy workshop 32km away. reason for the recovery truck (Grua) is the trailer was built from a converted 1970s caravan chassis 15 years ago and I don't trust it any more. I am currently in my double under-house garage but complaints about smell noise etc mean I am better off elsewhere and I can get my Mercedes Cosworth in there instead and reassemble the engine after new rings have been fitted, unfortunately it was stripped someone else and he didn't follow good practice and lay out all the bits and bolts so I haven't a clue where it all goes and I have to rely on Haynes and the Mercedes WIS to work it out. Things on the 'to do list' are still finish the carpets, tidy wiring into new connection blocks, head lining, dash vent hoses, bleed front calipers, finish fitting dash and make glovebox, door panels, so not a lot left, half a day in 'Overhauling' . ho ho blo*dy ho.
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Post by Peter on Mar 10, 2012 14:27:36 GMT
After a week of asking 'experts' in Spain it is becoming increasingly likely that my UK 'Q' reg car will never be on the road again unless I import it back to the UK and that's only going to happen if the price is right as I can get much more for the component parts than the car its self,(old school Pioneer is worth nearly two grand alone, engine another couple of grand) . Homologation is the problem, even though there is another SS registered in Spain, O 4706 BU It seems I have to present papers to the test station that just don't and never have existed and a full homolagation would cost a few thousand. I had a simular problem when I changed my 1999 Suzuki An400 over as British bikes didn't have homologation numbers untill 2002 I might keep it as a show only car and trailer it to shows and events. (Against ever growing opposition from the wife who cannot see me driving it at my age, like that's got anything to do with it) Really pissed off at the possiblity of seeing 15 years work, love and money down the pan because of some legal crap[!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2012 18:31:20 GMT
Thats such a shame, there's too much legal stuff these days!!!
But still a big waste to break it, hope you can get some use out of her for the shows
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2012 19:15:04 GMT
I take it Spains much tighter regarding these things than the UK ? .. this "homologation", is this the equivalent of the UK's SVA ?
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Post by Peter on Mar 10, 2012 22:09:34 GMT
Yes, they need homologation or certificate of conformity.
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Post by terryrob on Mar 11, 2012 0:23:30 GMT
to be blunt but legal beurocacy is a load of **** . as long as a car is safe to drive in modern traffic why do authorities strive to get them off the road ?. I realy don't get it. Classic cars should be encoriged to be on the road.
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Post by Peter on Mar 14, 2012 10:48:52 GMT
Signed the contract for the garage on Tuesday. They did a nice job of cleaning the crap out of the place and painting the walls but that's all I get done, I have to repair some dings in the floor , clean out and seal the joints in the floor and paint it red. I should be moving the SS into it this weekend,, depends on when I can get the Grua and I am paying half the normal rate I can't push the guy and have to wait for a blank in his diary. As soon as I have the car in I can get my Mercedes Cosworth in the house garage and complete the engine rebuild after the new rings I have fitted. All my tools and cupboards etc from the house will be transferred to the garage as soon as the Mercs running, in the meantime I will just have a few tools so I can work on the SS, (as well as shifting all the shelves and junk from home for storage in the garage and covering with plastic sheeting.) Plenty to do, who said being retired was boring, I just don't have enough time to play on my Wii, fly my helicopter or drive for fun, let along work on the SS.
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