Time to start explaining

[Barrykearley]

It’s big enough for a mouse to make a nest and die. You can fit some cds, tiewraps, tape and cutters in there but that’s about it.

boot floor all bolted down - there’s fate tempted. Just the side trims to get some screws for. Fixing bits of trim and fibreglass sections is a pain in the ass.

ive put the fist layer of fibre and resin down on the busted oil cooler cover tonight. I’ll sand it back and do the other side of it in the morning before I go to work.

It might not be perfect - but it’s the first time it’s looked like this in 9 years

[Barrykearley]

Did the other side of the oil cooler cover this morning - hopefully it’ll be good to go when I get back from work with spray paint and new screws.

pheonix trim order placed this morning - new sunroof seal and new door seals. £42 plus £9 postage for the lot - will be with me tomorrow 

[Barrykearley]

Postmans been and I can confirm the calibra motor has the same numbers on it and does indeed work. The metal work is scrap though.

oil cooler covers don’t look too shabby either 

[Barrykearley]

Window motor fitted and it works. All put back together. Up and down appear mixed up though - I shall change that at the switch another day 🤪. Even the single press thing works as well. Happy with that. And - I didn’t loose much skin or blood in the process 

sunroof seal fitted as well.

thats enough for tonight - I’m cold. Oil coolers will wait another day

 

[Barrykearley]

Oil cooler fitted.

just mulling over picking up some new number plates tomorrow 

[Sparky]

I suggest checking the suspension first.

[swindon_alan]

I would bin that spirit level, it obviously hasn't worked for your previous Esprits 

[Giniw]

11 minutes ago, Sparky said:

I suggest checking the suspension first.

... and the floor, too!

 

[Barrykearley]

I will confess right now -  that picture was completely staged 🤪

[Giniw]

Nice to know as the bubble is not exactly in the middle 

 

[Bibs]

Screwfix will do you a new bubble for £1.99.

[Barrykearley]

Just back from the garage - feeling relieved.

undertray oil cooler covers on. New rivnuts on the front bumper. Splitter refitted as best as it can be but it is split in a couple of places. What an utter bitch of a job lining up all the holes. How did that simple job take so bloody long....

new number plates fitted - spirit level not required. 

door seals on both sides replaced. Car now sat back on the ground.

ive got the breakdown policy in the glovebox all ready for Duxford.

oh - and just in case - the S4 mot expired today - so that’s booked in for Saturday at 9am so at least I have a back up plan

[Steve V8]

13 minutes ago, Barrykearley said:

Splitter refitted as best as it can be but it is split in a couple of places. What an utter bitch of a job lining up all the holes. How did that simple job take so bloody long....

I'm sure them splitters shrink if you take um off, I had to fit the end bolts then ratchet strap the corner to the garage door frame to get the holes lined up.

[Chillidoggy]

The V8 must have a different front splitter then, cos mine’s a long, floppy, plastic thing*.

 

 

(Cue Swindon Alan with a suitably sexual nnuendo).

[Barrykearley]

59 minutes ago, Chillidoggy said:

The V8 must have a different front splitter then, cos mine’s a long, floppy, plastic thing*.

 

 

(Cue Swindon Alan with a suitably sexual nnuendo).

Mines stiff and hard.

you can have a look and touch it on Sunday

[Barrykearley]

I think I might take the S4 Sunday. Seems such a shame not to use her

[Sparky]

What a cool idea.

[Barrykearley]

It’s a much more interesting car anyway @Sparky - and you haven’t seen her yet. 

In fact - I’m not sure the blue one has ever been to a show - so it’s probably best I chose that one

[TAR]

1 hour ago, Barrykearley said:

In fact - I’m not sure the blue one has ever been to a show

What never?

 

[Barrykearley]

Well - now you’ve asked - She did the motorshow in 1994. 

Itd be nice to take her out for a change - I feel like she’s been somewhat overlooked.

Mot first thing tomorrow

[Steve V8]

Might be worth taking a "FOR SALE" sign.

[Barrykearley]

Front bumper not painted yet..... need to get that sorted really

[Chillidoggy]

Stick a big 'For Sale' sign over the bumper.

[Barrykearley]

I’ve hooned the s4 to mot this morning - then upto Mattys to collect a part. 

Seriously enjoying that car - a lot. I have so much confidence in it. More so than the S4s which needs to prove herself a bit more

[CarBuff]

4 hours ago, Chillidoggy said:

  5 hours ago, Barrykearley said:

Front bumper not painted yet..... need to get that sorted really

Stick a big 'For Sale' sign over the bumper.

Or, a bigger, longer spirit level!