Car todo lists....

Vauxhall Astra VXR

Todo before the spring

Stage 2 at TMS. Remus exhaust and stage 2 ECU map should be around 285bhp and 300ft/lbs

LSD

Springs and Whiteline RARB

SATNAV/Bluetooth double DIN head unit

All alloys referbed and paint correction on the body

Fit projector lights and get a HID kit

Repaint break calipers

Fit bulb in glove box
 
Seeing this thread, I just realised my to do list is empty.

However 2 things may be joining the list in the not too distant future:
-Rear tyres.
-Replace whatever is whining, that the fan belt goes round.
 
Defcon5 said:
1 - Sort clutch Judder Done - new clutch and slave cyl
2 - Re adjust coilovers Done - now softer at the front, may go lower at the rear though
 3 - Fit new white BBS alloys Done - BBS RS772
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Next up

4 - Get some bodywork issues sorted under corrosion warranty
5 - Do something to the roof to disgusie the dints made by a drunken woman, Im leaning towards a carbon fibre wrap
5 - Use my new rotary polisher and Menzerna goodies!
 
Been ages since I've posted in here but here are current todos off the top of my head

1) Clean, inside and out - currently it's filthy
2) Front brakes are shot, replace
3) Gas strut for rear boot lid
4) Fix passenger door handle (way overdue)
5) Remap
6) Gearbox short shift link

And winter jobs.

1) Respray
2) Alloy refurb or replace (thinking the latter with some nice light proraces)

Other than that, pretty happy with the car :)
 
DONE :

* 19" Carrera Classics
* Remus exhaust (inc decats)
* New number plates
* LED number plate bulbs
* JVC double DIN head unit
* Porsche OEM mats
* Fully detailed (Clay, SSR2, Super Resin, Collinite 476)
* Wind deflector
* Rear Soft Storage Case

TO DO :

* Remove snorkel from airbox
* Fit iPod connector, amp and speakers
* Find out what is causing the rattle from the roof behind my head
* Geo
* Remap (Softronic)
* Either debadge or buy new Boxster S badge after I snapped it off tonight, doh!
 
Updated :)

Done:
LED Sidelights
LED Plate lights
Solved/Removed Thudding from roof when up
Protect roof material from wear in hot spots
New Plates
LED Interior Festoon lights
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 (Used 301 instead)

To Do:

LED Boot light
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
 
Meridian said:
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Oooo nom nom nom!
 
Don't think anybody actually reads this thread, but nevermind :D

Next on the cards for mine is...

Megasquirt ECU
Conversion from dizzy to wasted spark
Lightened billet flywheel with custom trigger pattern (36-1 for the ECU)
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Toad Ai606
Discover and rectify whatever gearbox bearing is whining
Bit of bodywork (few panels sprayed, machine polish the rest)

And then when that's all done, road map it :D
 
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Seicento:

Finally snapped at the MOT this year. Handbrake is now sorted for at least a couple of years. Took the whole thing apart, cleaned and sanded the levers, galv-sprayed them and re-assembled. New rear shoes at the same time, new cable as well. Took the opportunity to change the brake fluid as well. I now just have a two page advisory list from the MOT to work on.....yay.

1) Shocks and springs need replacing - will probably fit Sporting ones or other uprated ones to see if it improves the body roll at all.
2) In addition to that, looking at getting an a/r bar for the front end.
3) Got a set of Sporting alloys sat in my garage that I might fit (or sell on, haven't decided yet).
4) Need to get the paintwork back up to scratch after winter.
5) Battery definitely getting tired, might need replacing this year.
 
Thanks to stupid speed bumps, I need to sort my blowing exhaust. Poor maniflow :( Then valve clearances this afternoon!
 
1997 E39 540i 6-Speed Touring

Done so far:
Fix rear wash wipe
Fix rust
Fix awful stereo
Fix air-con
Replace discs
Replace pads
Fix intensive wash
Fit HID lamps
Fit LED ring lights
Fix most rattles
Change oil
Replace plugs
Replace rocker gaskets
Replace valley pan gaskets
Strip and clean MAF
CDV removed
Fit PDC

To do:
Replace all door and tailgate seals
Front wheel bearings
Replace PCV
Replace rear subframe bushes
Replace front springs and dampers
Replace 1 lambda sensor
Fit E65 short shifter
Source and fit M5 steering box
Source and fit E34 M5 or E32 750i LSD
Change gearbox fluid
Change diff fluid
Recondition alloys
Pro re-spray on bonnet and rear wings where my DIY job doesn't quite match
Fit facelift tail lamps
Fit facelift sport front bumper
Fit facelift kidney grille
Replace leather interior with electric, memory version
Have dash displays fixed

Should be able to do that lot for about £2k but the car is reliable and is very very enjoyable to drive so is worth it, even though the car is only worth £3k tops.
 
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[TW]Fox;14967689 said:
Also 'Fit rear Sport bumper'.

Handily facelift and prefacelift Sport bumpers are the same.
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I actually prefer the rear bumper that's on there to the sport one for touring models, so I shall keep it.
 
Batf1nk said:
In order of importance..

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

*Now developed a bottom end knock. Getting rid.

EK4
Replace headgasket using new head bolts (doh) Removed head to find water/oil had seeped into the bores causing them to rust. Sourced good 2nd hand block
Flush cooling system done
New tyres
Repair/replace exhaust done - Temp repair at best
Rebuild/unseize rear calipers
Possibly tackle the tiny rust spots on rear arches ordered anti-rust stuff tonight
*Smooth front and rear bumpers
*Paint car black
*Swap bottom end

ST185
Complete engine rebuild
Sort out butchered wiring from crap previous alarm installation
Get back on the road
Sell
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* = stuff added
 
JRS said:
Seicento:

Finally snapped at the MOT this year. Handbrake is now sorted for at least a couple of years. Took the whole thing apart, cleaned and sanded the levers, galv-sprayed them and re-assembled. New rear shoes at the same time, new cable as well. Took the opportunity to change the brake fluid as well. I now just have a two page advisory list from the MOT to work on.....yay.

1) Shocks and springs need replacing - will probably fit Sporting ones or other uprated ones to see if it improves the body roll at all.
2) In addition to that, looking at getting an a/r bar for the front end.
3) Got a set of Sporting alloys sat in my garage that I might fit (or sell on, haven't decided yet).
4) Need to get the paintwork back up to scratch after winter.
5) Battery definitely getting tired, might need replacing this year.
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Usually on these the cables are all that's needed to get the hand brake MOTable again, Just did a set on the Punto.

The 600 Sporting uses the same suspension components as the regular version, the only difference between the 600 1.1 and the 600 sporting is badge and a rev counter.

And IIRC all the 600s have front and rear anti-roll bars.
 
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I may as well put mine on..

Saab 9-3t.

1. Find source of strange knocking from rear nearside
2. Change oil and filter
3. Change coolant, inc antifreeze for winter
4. Investigate low fuel economy, change lambda possibly
5. Fix or replace SID display
6. Get aircon re-gassed - not really needed until next spring though
7. Drive!
 
Oooh not sure how I missed this...

ST220:
Refurb scuffed alloys
Miltek exhaust system.
Pipercross VIS Induction.
Work out what weird metalic sound is when going over bumps (think it's the heat shield).
New gearstick gaitor.
General body care (get light scratches/stone chips out) Thankfully barely any to sort.
Get a decent headunit.
 
My 190e

Needing to replace discs and pads asap.
Oil change
Remove mudflaps as they are scraping on the ground.
Reposition exhasut as it scrapes on bumps.
wheel bearings need looking at
new set of wheels.
 
BigglesPiP said:
Usually on these the cables are all that's needed to get the hand brake MOTable again, Just did a set on the Punto.
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Not at nine years old. The lever arms had seized solid again, cable was ******, shoes had deteriorated due to the rear brakes being partially on for about 30-40 miles.

BigglesPiP said:
The 600 Sporting uses the same suspension components as the regular version, the only difference between the 600 1.1 and the 600 sporting is badge and a rev counter.
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And if mine was a 1.1 'cento you'd have a point. But it's an X-reg 899cc one - the suspension is about 20mm higher than the Sporting.

BigglesPiP said:
And IIRC all the 600s have front and rear anti-roll bars.
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I'll venture that I have seen more of the underside of this Seicento than anyone has ever seen of one, and I can assure you there is no anti-roll bar under there :)
 
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