Brad.C Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 poundies polo...Haha i drive past this polo everyday, parked carshalton/sutton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted February 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 thanks peeps, yea it was poundies from croydon but he sold it on after a rear end shunt.Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 i got my bottom pulley in the post today so i timed it up, refitted the aux belt, cambelt covers and engine mount. my budget ebay silicon elbow came in the post too so i mocked up a filter with some bits laying around, filled it up with anti freeze and ran it up.as soon it was warmed up it all settled down nicely, idle stabilised and tappets quietened down (where the oil had drained of from being stood) heaters all worked and the fan cut in at the right temp.i didn't get alot done tonight but it's still progress and i know it all runs fine now.Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 thats awesome!! i guess you havent had a go yet! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 not yet bud, i've got to make an exhaust system before it gets an 'outing'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted February 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 been fannying around tonight, i went to my shed to my 'pipe bin' in search of a better pipe for the air filter - low and behold i find a nice stainless 90 degree bend AND it was 63mm - perfect! so i cut it down to fit where i wanted it, then i started to clean it and befor i knew it i had it on the bench giving it a polish. so now polished i fitted it up and it looked good - too good, now the cam cover looked rank so out came the wet and dry and auto sol and gave it a quick buff up. i kept looking at the plug leads thinking they were messy - back to the shed and found an off cut of carbon fibre and fashioned it into a plug cover, it's not perfect but it'll do for now.only downside is i'm going to have to knock something up to cover the rusty manifold now!Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Looking good mate!... cover that manifold up and it will look even better!Seem to be getting on with this pretty fast, fair play to ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted February 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 oh dear, i was up to £510 + the silicon elbow off ebay for £16 delivered but just been browsing on there again and done another £100!so i'm up to £626! - £374 left unless i sell some bits!still need an exhaust and paint + lots of bits and bobs too, it's going to be tight at least the filter was free!Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted February 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 oh and thanks marcusgrant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Don't think that pipe could have been more perfect for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 too oimpressed with this mate! everything looks lovely!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted February 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 thanks chaps!i was chuffed with the shed find pipe kam!well picked up these today that i bought off ebay last nightone has a little hole on the edge but this is budget box so they're good enough.Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 looks good! all the best seats have holes! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted February 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 haha, well i sneaked an ebay buy today (whilst doing the whole valentines thing) hopefully it'll arrive this week and i can fit it up.http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330402715493&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123so now the spend is £666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLAST Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 Cobra Monaco's <3 Absolutly loved them in my old Mini, bit to solid though for long journeys, had to have a pillow in the car at all times! How much did you pay for those out of interested? I got a set sitting in my garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 WOW Just looked through this thread for the first time, very impressive and fast work! Like where this is going!Keep up the good work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted February 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 thanks ben and vwr, i'm looking forward to getting the seats in and getting an exhaust made up. i paid £100 for the seats bud.Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted February 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 i have been a little concerned with the potentail wear on the steering components / rack etc. well i had a 16v subframe hanging about for a while and my 16v arb that was ready to go on, then i remembered i had a low mileage rack i removed from my old polo gti so i went down the shed and dug it out. it was pretty clean still so i gave the rack a wipe over and wire bushed the track rod threads, then i thought i may aswell clean up the subframe and arb and build them up together.i'll have to get some new track rod ends etc now too i suppose.Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted February 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 i sold the mirrors, spare 16v arb and ecu/key/immob box/reader from the 1.0 so went on a ebay mini spree, new lupo 16v centre exhaust sectionnew wishbone (bare)new wishbone bushesnew bottom ball jointsjust need to get some new track rod ends and i'll have an all new front end set up to bolt on, i'll build it all onto the subframe / rack and fit it all up as one.i do get a bit carried away but i may aswell do it right and i didn't spend any extra from the bits i soldOlly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 might as well have brand new !especiall if it isn't actually costing you anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted February 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 i just bought lupo front and rear bumpers for £65 posted, should be here next week and it will save me smoothing mine.the 16v lupo centre exhaust arrived today along with one bottom ball joint and my mount from built mark, i made up a decat pipe and mounted up the middle box. i'm just undecided what to do with the rest of the system now.next to get is some 25 x 25mm box tubing to weld in so i can mount my buckets.i'm not sure i'm going to make the 1k budget - the spec is growing well though!was upto £626, then laid out £40 on an exhaust but i'm selling that tomorrow so i'll be back down to £626 now £65 on bumpers £691.track rod ends paint and some sort of exhaust left with £309 left before i hit the 1k mark!spec to date is;'98 arosa1.4 16v AFH lump custom loomegr removedcarbon cannister removedstripped rearnew coiloverscustom rear shocks14 x 6j steels with 195/45/14 rubberscobra monaco bucketsg40 steering wheelbadboy bonnetnew exhaust system with decat + customcustom air intake + k&n filter16v front hubs +brakes - new discs and padsnew genuine vw wheel bearings16v subframe and arbpolo gti steering racknew wishbones and bushesnew top mountsnew bottom ball jointsnew track rod endslupo front and rear smooth bumpersmk4 golf door handlesi think thats it for now - i suppose it's not bad for £691.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little rich Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Your not doing bad are you!Give me a shout when you get bored of it, i need a winter car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Your not doing bad are you!Give me a shout when you get bored of it, i need a winter car Show queen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted February 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 white cars are good show queens! Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olethalb Posted February 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 got a new rotor arm and dizzy cap today, also decided to bin off the carbon fibre plug cover and just make a little bit to hold the leads togetherwhile i had the off cuts of carbon fibre out i decided to knock up a base plate for my new mirrors - whatever they are yet i don't know.i also decided to refit the platic trim at the edge of the carpet but i chopped it down a bitwhile i had the camera out i thought i'd get a quick pic of my decat pipe and 16v centre box hung in place, got it sitting quite high in the tunnel so i'm pleased with that.Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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