I've just taken ownership of a 57 plate Coupe and over the last couple of weeks of getting to know it, I've found a few jobs that need done. I've already ticked a few off the list. No idea if anyone is remotely interested but it's a list I can work from and update. Might even post a few pictures of befores and afters.
Replaced blown fuse on 12v socket. But I had to google where the fuse box was, and how to get to it!!
Once the fuse was replaced I then realised the socket had some surface corrosion so still wasn't working.
So I removed the ashtray and console and got the drill/dremel into it to clean up the metal. Seems to be working fine now.
Filled up the screenwash only for the whole lot to leak out overnight. So did some internet sleuthing and bought a new grommet and got some PTFE tape around the pumps...it's way better and the reservoir now holds about 80%. So might pull it back out and get some vaseline on the joints to give a better seal.
Foglamps - both corroded and very grubby inside. Offside not working at all. Looks like a fairly straightforward job to replace them. But they're around £90 each, plus led bulbs....so I'm not rushing into that.
Exhaust - had a back box delete. It's a bit noisy for my taste so I managed to source a back box in Blackburn and get it shipped (£130 all in). That's to be fitted. Might be able to do it myself with the help of my mechanic bro in law but if not, then it'll be a custom exhaust shop not far from home. Downside is, I'm working on site full time and the shop only opens 9am-5pm Mon to Fri. Means a day off work just to get the guy to look at it. Then another day when the work is getting done.
Longer term, I'm not 100% convinced that I like the two tone alloys...I'd love a set of CSL or similar wheels. As good as 19s would be, I'm not sure I'd want to do it. Might stick with 18s. Depends what's available when I'm looking for real.
Headlamps also covered in a tinted film.....looks decent but like the wheels, it's not something I'd have done so that may be removed but I'll wait till winter and see if the lights are good enough. If not, then it'll be removed and if I need to get the DA polisher onto the lights to clean them up then that'll be another job to do.
3rd brake light was an advisory on the MOT - Two leds aren't working. So I'll get a new one. But I think I'll tint it to match the rear lights, because as far as I can find, there's no such thing as a clear version. That would be perfect but I don't think they exist.
EDIT to add...Handbrake is pretty weak. It can't really hold the car on a slope unless you really pull the handle hard....much harder than I'd normally pull the handbrake so I think it needs some adjustment.
Replaced blown fuse on 12v socket. But I had to google where the fuse box was, and how to get to it!!
Once the fuse was replaced I then realised the socket had some surface corrosion so still wasn't working.
So I removed the ashtray and console and got the drill/dremel into it to clean up the metal. Seems to be working fine now.
Filled up the screenwash only for the whole lot to leak out overnight. So did some internet sleuthing and bought a new grommet and got some PTFE tape around the pumps...it's way better and the reservoir now holds about 80%. So might pull it back out and get some vaseline on the joints to give a better seal.
Foglamps - both corroded and very grubby inside. Offside not working at all. Looks like a fairly straightforward job to replace them. But they're around £90 each, plus led bulbs....so I'm not rushing into that.
Exhaust - had a back box delete. It's a bit noisy for my taste so I managed to source a back box in Blackburn and get it shipped (£130 all in). That's to be fitted. Might be able to do it myself with the help of my mechanic bro in law but if not, then it'll be a custom exhaust shop not far from home. Downside is, I'm working on site full time and the shop only opens 9am-5pm Mon to Fri. Means a day off work just to get the guy to look at it. Then another day when the work is getting done.
Longer term, I'm not 100% convinced that I like the two tone alloys...I'd love a set of CSL or similar wheels. As good as 19s would be, I'm not sure I'd want to do it. Might stick with 18s. Depends what's available when I'm looking for real.
Headlamps also covered in a tinted film.....looks decent but like the wheels, it's not something I'd have done so that may be removed but I'll wait till winter and see if the lights are good enough. If not, then it'll be removed and if I need to get the DA polisher onto the lights to clean them up then that'll be another job to do.
3rd brake light was an advisory on the MOT - Two leds aren't working. So I'll get a new one. But I think I'll tint it to match the rear lights, because as far as I can find, there's no such thing as a clear version. That would be perfect but I don't think they exist.
EDIT to add...Handbrake is pretty weak. It can't really hold the car on a slope unless you really pull the handle hard....much harder than I'd normally pull the handbrake so I think it needs some adjustment.
Attleborough, Norfolk
