Car todo lists....

Greased up my rear pads and im still getting pad squeal, so only assume that its the DS2500s on the front not being up to temperature around town.

Bought a cambelt kit and saved £50 as the person selling it bought the wrong one and couldnt return it as they are special order so I can either DIY it, or get it done at the place I had planned to but for less money.
 
Done so far
  • Oil/filter change
  • Replace front/rear pads
  • Fit mk3 rear calipers
  • Fit new radiator
  • Replace steel wheels with RH Cups
  • Replace CV joint, outer, pgr side
  • Fit front door pods with speakers and replace rear speakers
  • Fit sub & amp
  • Replace ignition leads
  • Replace dizzy cap & rotor arm
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Respray rocker cover
  • New rocker cover gasket
  • Fit coil overs

Still to do
  • Oil/filter change - Tomorrow hopefully if it stops raining!
  • Replace cam belt
  • Fit new water pump
  • Fit new thermostat
  • Fit warm up regulator
  • Sort out rust on rear valance
  • Fit new tappets
  • Buy/spray/fit new boot lid
  • Fix rear wiper
  • Buy/fit new wiper stalk
I'm sure there is much more, but that's what's in my "Golf ToDo" notepad doc.
 
Lostkat said:
Done so far
  • Oil/filter change
  • Replace front/rear pads
  • Fit mk3 rear calipers
  • Fit new radiator
  • Replace steel wheels with RH Cups
  • Replace CV joint, outer, pgr side
  • Fit front door pods with speakers and replace rear speakers
  • Fit sub & amp
  • Replace ignition leads
  • Replace dizzy cap & rotor arm
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Respray rocker cover
  • New rocker cover gasket
  • Fit coil overs

Still to do
  • Oil/filter change - Tomorrow hopefully if it stops raining!
  • Replace cam belt
  • Fit new water pump
  • Fit new thermostat
  • Fit warm up regulator
  • Sort out rust on rear valance
  • Fit new tappets
  • Buy/spray/fit new boot lid
  • Fix rear wiper
  • Buy/fit new wiper stalk
I'm sure there is much more, but that's what's in my "Golf ToDo" notepad doc.
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why would you change the oil twice? is that a typo? or is it that knackered?
 
MrLOL said:
ive got a bit of a list already

1) get wheels refurbed
2) get remap
3) get car detailed (bit of a swirl monster atm)
4) get Dash converted to blue backlight


Wheels only need refurbing because i haggled a large discount off the car, instead of asking the dealership to do them prior to collection.

Rest is pretty obvious.
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1) done
2) booked for 3rd July
3) still to do
4) done

New to do list

1) Fit DAP-R lowering springs and rollbar
2) Get the car machine polished by somebody

and possibly

3) get some tastefull tints.
 
lordrobs said:
Well I didn't exactly keep it standard but I've only done the following:

Carbonio Induction kit - Went for uprated panel filter instead
Rear ARB - Neuspeed 28mm ARB will be fitted within the next month :cool:
Forge splitR valve for roy bacer ptsch sound innit - Still a posibility but will be a Bailey or Forge 007P if/when I pick one up cheap
Leon Cupra front splitter - Done!
Milotec grille inserts - Still a posibility, keep changing my mind on if I actually prefer them to the stock ones
100 cell sport CAT - Very doubtful
Miltek exhaust - Doubtful, CAT back might happen but only if the stock exhaust needs changing
18" Pro Race 1.2's in black - Very doubtful
custom map - Very doubtful
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Well... not a custom map but after thinking about it for aaaages I finally got a Revo Stage 1. Quite pleased with it and currently considering the SPS switch so I can swap between different fuel types and swap it back to stock.
 
Very happy lad here; I got my car sorted today, Tokicos, Roush Springs, Hurst shifter fitted and a service. Not had much of a chance to give it a thrash testing as I had a few other jobs to do but so far very impressed.

Car looks a lot better with the inch drop (wheels don't look so tiny in those huge arches), already noticed a difference in handling but only have the stiffness set midway (will keep dialling it down until it's no longer practical). Really impressed with the shifter, yes it's extremely notchy but it's either 100% in gear or not and suits the feel of the car and great for power shifting. Had read a bit about it being a lot nosier (feeding vibration noise into the cabin) but I haven't noticed a difference but guess this is due to my exhausts being fairly noisy anyway and drowning out anything else.

After all this wait not sure what to do now, guess it's a case of deciding which mod next. :D
 
A few updates

Carbonio Induction kit - Went for uprated panel filter instead
Rear ARB - Will now be 2010 before I get this done
Forge splitR valve for roy bacer ptsch sound innit - Fitted a Forge 007P today... well Cybershot did whilst I stood there making crap jokes :p
Leon Cupra front splitter - Done!
Milotec grille inserts - Now not happening, prefer the stock ones.
100 cell sport CAT - Very doubtful
Miltek exhaust - Doubtful, CAT back might happen but only if the stock exhaust needs changing
18" Pro Race 1.2's in black - Very doubtful
custom map - Revo Stage 1 done

Slowly getting there :eek: Infact probably time for a neater list.

Done:
Panel Filter
Splitter
Plates
Remap
Recirc Valve
Remote windows

To Do:
Rear ARB
CAT back exhaust
 
Well over 6 months later, but let's have an update! Red = Completed, White = Not done.

Dual exhaust back box (TTE)
Install Facelift side air vents (Black gloss to match black roof)
Get side skirts and rear bumper attachments fitted (Toyota kit)
Buy Induction Kit (Apexi, proper screams at high revs!)
See if I can sort out the millions of stone chips on the bonnet (looking at getting a carbon fibre one in the future)
Get scratch on rear wheel arch removed (whoops)

I have also:
Had wheels powder coated in anthricite!
Changed from a 4-pot 1.8l engine to a 3.0l V6! From 140bhp to 225bhp :)
Wider tyres all around, now running 225/45 on the rear, 205/45 on the front.

PICTURE of car so far 6 months ago

PICTURE of the V6 before it went in

PICTURE of car next to my mk2 before it went for the V6 converison
 
MrLOL said:
1) done
2) booked for 3rd July
3) still to do
4) done

New to do list

1) Fit DAP-R lowering springs and rollbar
2) Get the car machine polished by somebody

and possibly

3) get some tastefull tints.
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Where you going to get your remap? I have mine booked at Thorney just before the MM7 for a stage 2.
 
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1. BMC CDA
2. Coilovers
3. Ideally, Bentley Continental GT wheels
4. if not 3, TSW Holstens.
5. TurboDynamics GT2000 series turbo.
6. Custome downpipes and intercooler setup.
7. Remap (about 240hp and 400lb/ft).
8. ICE.
 
MoNkeE said:
Well over 6 months later, but let's have an update! Red = Completed, White = Not done.

Dual exhaust back box (TTE)
Install Facelift side air vents (Black gloss to match black roof)
Get side skirts and rear bumper attachments fitted (Toyota kit)
Buy Induction Kit (Apexi, proper screams at high revs!)
See if I can sort out the millions of stone chips on the bonnet (looking at getting a carbon fibre one in the future)
Get scratch on rear wheel arch removed (whoops)

I have also:
Had wheels powder coated in anthricite!
Changed from a 4-pot 1.8l engine to a 3.0l V6! From 140bhp to 225bhp :)
Wider tyres all around, now running 225/45 on the rear, 205/45 on the front.

PICTURE of car so far 6 months ago

PICTURE of the V6 before it went in

PICTURE of car next to my mk2 before it went for the V6 converison
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WOW :eek:

Really really like what you have done to your MR2, it actually looks stunning, I bet it flies too :D
 
In order of importance..

S13
Fit new rear shocks/replace suspension
Paint wheels
Fit boost/oil temp/oil pressure/water temp gauges
Repair rear arch rust
Install walbro
Buy/fit boost controller
buy/fit stage1 chip
Finish audio install
Despoiler boot

EK4
Replace headgasket using new head bolts (doh)
Flush cooling system
New tyres
Repair/replace exhaust
Rebuild/unseize rear calipers
Possibly tackle the tiny rust spots on rear arches
Sell

ST185
Complete engine rebuild
Sort out butchered wiring from crap previous alarm installation
Get back on the road
Sell

Then buy a single project and have a cheap daily.
 
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Meridian said:
Next up will be new disks and pads, probably from Performance Friction.
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Current list:

- Fit new Fuel Filter
- Change Coolant
- Lower front end a tad more
- Have new tyres fitted (got tyres, need fitting)
- Have tracking done
 
How have I never seen this thread? :D

Done:
LED Sidelights
LED Plate lights
Solved/Removed Thudding from roof when up
Protect roof material from wear in hot spots
New Plates

To Do:
LED Interior Festoon lights
LED Boot light
Disable speed sensor for prevention of roof use while moving
Head unit install
Route Mic for HU Bluetooth hands free/Voice Control and test locations
Get poly bushes installed
Get full geo done
Get paintwork corrected with detail
Clean and re-seal roof with 303
Lithium grease roof mechanism
Fabricate new boot lining to delete space saver contour after removal
Fabricate shelf/storage for tools/tyre weld/compressor etc in space saver area
Fabricate resilient/better looking windscreen insurance disc holder
 
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