srbryan N15 Pulsar VZR DP1
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Wirebrushed the whole tank down and washed and degreased it.
Then gave it a couple of coats of hammerite silver
Also removed the mani so could underseal all the ways as far as the engine bay and so i could swap in the fuji mani.
After a few days wirebrushing the underneath of the car primed any bare metal areas and masked off what i didnt want to underseal.
Then gave it a couple of coats of hammerite silver
Also removed the mani so could underseal all the ways as far as the engine bay and so i could swap in the fuji mani.
After a few days wirebrushing the underneath of the car primed any bare metal areas and masked off what i didnt want to underseal.
Also cleaned up any brackets that were underneath like the one for the exhaust and the tank
Then undersealed from front to back including sills behind the sideskirts and inside the sills using a hose. What a messy job.
Painted the fuel filler neck and put that back on aswell.
Delighted with the results.
also replaced the fuel hoses on the tank before i put it back on again,
Then started marking out where i need to drill the holes for the spoiler before i went in out of the baltic weather outside.
Then undersealed from front to back including sills behind the sideskirts and inside the sills using a hose. What a messy job.
Painted the fuel filler neck and put that back on aswell.
Delighted with the results.
also replaced the fuel hoses on the tank before i put it back on again,
Then started marking out where i need to drill the holes for the spoiler before i went in out of the baltic weather outside.
No doesn't cover them atal. I'm using grommets for the time being until the car gets a respray maybe.
Thanks man, It was a pain in the hole at times but worth it all in the finish i hope.
Short update tonight, got loads done but not many pics unfortunately.
Tank is up and bolted in place, Axle up and bolted in as it says to do in the manual, handbrake cables back on, heatshields on and brakes on and bled.
Then double checked my marks and drilled the holes for the spoiler and mounted up so just need to spray it and it's good to go then.
Gonna give the brakes another bleed in the morning, double check all the bolts are tight and all connections are plugged and hopefully get it back on the ground and outside for a wash and back in again for a good machine polish.
Getting there slowly and surely.
Tank is up and bolted in place, Axle up and bolted in as it says to do in the manual, handbrake cables back on, heatshields on and brakes on and bled.
Then double checked my marks and drilled the holes for the spoiler and mounted up so just need to spray it and it's good to go then.
Gonna give the brakes another bleed in the morning, double check all the bolts are tight and all connections are plugged and hopefully get it back on the ground and outside for a wash and back in again for a good machine polish.
Getting there slowly and surely.
Made another small burst this evening for an hour. Bled the brakes again and there is a serious pedal so happy about that will hopefully be good when running.
Stripped, cleaned and installed rear coilovers.
Old vs New
Then had to go out and meet a lad that bought my Rota sub-zeros and decided to call to a fella i knew that used to own a VZR and see if he had any parts lying about, and i managed to get Bride p/s rail to match the d/s one I have #delighted.
He still has a bride drivers rail if anyone is looking for one.
I have a pair of DC5 Recaros that i'm going to put in tomorrow hopefully if i have the time and get the car rolling tomorrow.
Stripped, cleaned and installed rear coilovers.
Old vs New
Then had to go out and meet a lad that bought my Rota sub-zeros and decided to call to a fella i knew that used to own a VZR and see if he had any parts lying about, and i managed to get Bride p/s rail to match the d/s one I have #delighted.
He still has a bride drivers rail if anyone is looking for one.
I have a pair of DC5 Recaros that i'm going to put in tomorrow hopefully if i have the time and get the car rolling tomorrow.
I got replacement bolsters before but don't know if they do replacement fabric/patches for places that are worn through?
Try this:
http://www.capitalseating.co.uk/productdetail.asp?pid=317&type=s&appgrpid=14&appid=76&rid
I've seen positive feedback for them.
People say, they were official Recaro agent.
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Thanks, I'll give them a try
I'm starting to think that i don't want to drive the car. Bought 2 new wishbones and 2 new arb bushings for €40 on black friday so decided to drop the subframe and paint tht and tidy underneath the engine that way it will look perfect from front to back.
What a pain in the arse it was to pop the bottom ball joint.
Now my question is can the steering rack stay in the car if i drop the subframe or will it have to come out? and whats the best way of going about it.
What a pain in the arse it was to pop the bottom ball joint.
Now my question is can the steering rack stay in the car if i drop the subframe or will it have to come out? and whats the best way of going about it.
Does it need to be supported or will it just hang there?