I’m not entirely sure what my long term plan for the floor is. I might yet cover the whole floor with industrial PVC tiles but, if I do, it’s still a fair way down my to do list. The problem is that, despite the garage not being quite finished it is still in use though […]
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Evo VI – Carbon Wrap
(First posted on MLR forum in June 2012) So I thought I’d have go at using some of this carbon wrap stuff. Never done it before so figured I’d just give it a go and see how I got on….. The results of trying to figure out, with paper, the best way to wrap such […]
Evo VI – Wheel Refurb Finishing Touches
(First posted on MLR forum in May 2012) After leaving the lacquer to harden properly I thought I’d cut and polish them so they’re properly shiny. I fetched out my wet and dry and polish and got started. Only done 2 wheels so far which took me nearly 2 hours. Yes I know I’m a sad […]
Evo VI – Cheap 50 Quid Wheel Refurb
(First posted on MLR forum in May 2012) The wheels had some curbing and flaking paint so thought I’d refurb them. I’m not keen on spending £300+ to get someone else to do them. So after spending some time finding the best prices for paint I found that halfords was the way to go so […]
Evo VI – The Engine Bay Will Have to Change
(First posted on MLR forum in April 2012) cleaned and re-oiled the K&N filter and got a couple of pics of the engine bay as it is now though I’d like to tidy it up a bit sometime. I really don’t like all the shiny stuff at all. Something will need to be done.
Evo VI – The Interior
(First posted on MLR forum in May 2012) Got some more jobs done lately including an interior clean Someone previous had covered the dash with dash shine junk which is a pet hate of mine. As if the 90’s Jap plastic dash doesn’t look cheap enough as it is So used some matt finish cleaner […]
Evo VI – First MOT
(First posted on MLR forum in April 2012) Obviously I’ve been round the whole car but the first MOT, having just bought it, could throw up an unwanted surprise! passed fine though
Evo VI – Quick Wheel Alignment Check
(First posted on MLR forum in March 2012) After fitting new rear lower bushes I thought I should check the geo. I figured it would also be worth checking and adjusting the front camber as it has been fitted with Tein camber brackets. camber caster gauge using the gauge i set the fronts to -1.5 […]
Evo VI – Rear Lower Arm Powerflex Bushes
(First posted on MLR forum in March 2012) There was a bit of play in the inner and outer bushes of the lower rear arms. Not too bad but I hate it when things move that shouldn’t so got some replacement powerflex bushes. I know the standard ones are spherical/rose joints which are good for […]
Evo VI – General Health Check and Dyno Power Run
(First posted on MLR forum in March 2012) I always like to do a compression test when I get a new car and keep a record of it just in case. Very happy with how even they all are. Never used to get results this close on my old A series Minis! Also went […]