Yeah I will be doing a rust check soon, got new polybushed wishbones to fit, new trackrod ends, etc., paint the brakes and rear poly bushes too.
Better mechanic yes ... I rebuilt my engine on my driveway in the open air!
Rob, that's some going like, respect.
So yesterday was about getting the wheel arch liners in, spraying the sills and getting the rear end finished off to allow the rear brakes to be bled.
The coilovers were checked and were still at there original settings.
I did think about going nuts and putting some super stiff settings into them but TBH I have had really good handling out of this set up. But the urge did get too great and make them one click top and bottom more stiff
There still in good shape so no need to get these serviced this year.
Next years list of mods is already being formed in my head so they might make it onto this list depending on spare cash/time and effort. Also was eyeing up the rear beam but that will also be left till next year.
The top mounts have done little work so thought I'd reuse these too. The mounting bolts were a little slack so snugged these up good. I was feeling a bit of nervousness in the rear but hopefully this and the brake rebuild will sort this out.
The day improved from its frosty start so managed to get the sills painted black.
I'm thinking about undersealing the sills to be sure the rust isn't an issue again but due to the snow and cold temperatures were getting just now that might be a job for RON.
With the wheels back on I'll bleed the brake system of air out the rear bleed nipples then get cracking with the front end.
This will consist initially of stripping out the suspension and the offside caliper, replacing the caliper with the spare one I have still to reseal. The top mounts and bearing will get changed for OEM pieces. Apart from adjustable top mounts I haven't really seen another set up I'd be happy with so OEM for now.
Once the suspension is done and I've returned from Africa, then it'll be onto the engine bay.
