Car todo lists....

Muffin` said:
Just looks like normal fixes to me
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Possibly fit / fix all round suspension

This one in particular will pop up with a lot of old E46's. Infact suspension is the most likely thing to go next to the cooling system which as shown by his post has already shown some signs of giving up.
 
Cooling system is a design fault, everyone must know that when buying it and suspension goes on everything eventually it could be a low miler or high miler, E46 or Mondeo.
 
Muffin` said:
Cooling system is a design fault, everyone must know that when buying it and suspension goes on everything eventually it could be a low miler or high miler, E46 or Mondeo.
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Absoloutely nowhere have I said that it wouldn't happen on any other car I simply said that's what you get with an old E46 infact I'd argue they may be more susceptible to suspension issues especially one pre 2001 that can suffer from a failed subframe :) and not to be :mad: that it happens because you should be expecting it at some point especially one that is 10 years old. If it's all budgeted for it's not a problem.

Luckily not had to replace any on my 130k E46 apparantly my suspension is in "quite good condition" so heres hoping I should be OK but I'd not be surprised.
 
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Recent Work

Fix damage done by van - Done
Replace couple of broken bulbs - Done
Fit camber adjusters - Done
Wheel Alignment - Done
Fit new HU - Done
Remove visible evidence of old hands free kit - 90% Done
Clean (to say it was overdue was an understatement - Done


New Todo

1) Fix scuff on front bumper
2) Uprate rear brakes
3) Replace front pads
4) Buy & Fit oil catch tank
5) New set of wheels (light weight)
6) Coilovers
7) Exhaust - Full system
8) Cambelt :(
9) Remap
10) Retrim door cards
11) New steering wheel (mines fine but is starting to show signs of wear)
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(minor) Update! :p
 
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fit the strut brace thats been at the end of my bed for 4 months
look for a vacuum leak somewhere
empty the garbage out the interior
 
Already ordered some bits; eibach lowering springs, sideskirts, vent rings and a GV lip. Still need to order offset number plate bracket and import plate.

Probably fit the lowering springs first, then get the exterior bits sprayed up and fitted. This probably won't occur for a month or two yet.

Currently also trying to wear the P6000's on the car asap which the previous owner decided to put a fresh set of on before selling :<
 
Update after trackday. :)

1) Get on track and see how much i really like the car
2) Buy some 17" lightweight Alloys for trackuse only
3) Get some Toyo R888 tyres for track use only--ordered (7.3.09)
4) Get Tyresure kit fitted to track tyres--ordered (7.3.09)
5) Get a Quaife LSD--ordered (25.3.09)
6) Fit a GruppeM or ITG Maxogen Induction kit
7) Get a full new Exhaust
8) Fit a Baffled sump (before next trackday)--ordered (25.3.09)
9) Book some more track time... (Mallory, Oulton and then Cadwell)
 
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MOT & Tax It
PI lowering Springs
fit TD05 Big 16g
fit Evo 8 560cc Injectors
Fit Magnecor igniton leads
Fit Evo2 stock exh manifold
Fit Evo2 Maf
Fit Forge Recirculating BOV
Fit and tune Emanage Blue
put in the 2 car seat covers from the focus
Rear Bearings to be checked
Fit Evo 8 360 Fuel Pump
Fit BPR7ES NGK Plugs x 4
timing belt/full service
Refurb Wheels
New Tyres needed?
Welding on drivers sill
 
Make sure caliper bolts are still nice and tight
Run diagnostics on laptop
Check Oil
Top up screen wash
Check tyre pressures
Wash car

Do track day

Buy new tyres
 
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