The Price Of Perfection

[goz_83]

In the last 2 weeks, there was a bit of a clunking noise coming from the front passenger shock. Left the car into Atlas to have it looked at and the spring was "slightly out", which caused it to make a clunk every now and again. I also noticed that when I applied the brakes, I could feel it was bumpy through the pedal. I notice this just after I bought the car, but it was (and although it has got worse) and still is barely noticeable. Front discs are warped

I just ordered a new set of drilled & grooved front discs from camskill, which are the same type as I put on the rear hubs last year. Costing €75 delivered, because they are now a clearance item. All going well, I will get them on Thursday and with any luck will get them fit the same day. I won't be doing a self install this time round.

[Sebastian]

Very good price indeed ,
At this stage you've swapt almost all the bits with new parts didn't you ?

[goz_83]

Very good price indeed ,
At this stage you've swapt almost all the bits with new parts didn't you ?

I'm secretly building another fto. All i need for the other one is an engine and a windscreen

I was browsing through a couple of facebook photos and I just spotted that my hypnotherapy tutor either still owns, or recently owned a red 96 fto with a MN reg. Funny. She probably planted a hypnotic suggestion into my head to buy one when I was still studying

[Bernard]

She probably planted a hypnotic suggestion into my head to buy one when I was still studying

Credit where it's due... One would have been too easy.
I reckon she's made her point by now though

[Sebastian]

Very good price indeed ,
At this stage you've swapt almost all the bits with new parts didn't you ?

I'm secretly building another fto. All i need for the other one is an engine and a windscreen

I was browsing through a couple of facebook photos and I just spotted that my hypnotherapy tutor either still owns, or recently owned a red 96 fto with a MN reg. Funny. She probably planted a hypnotic suggestion into my head to buy one when I was still studying

96 MN 2073 ?

[goz_83]

Yes, that's the one Seb. How did you know? History with you?

[Sebastian]

Yes, that's the one Seb. How did you know? History with you?

yes that was my first FTO , fastest timed GR in Ireland



http://youtu.be/HGLQQpwlCDs

[goz_83]

I see. Don't know if she still owns it though. The pic was from 2011 and mentioned that it would be failing the nct that day. I was browsing thumb nail pics of some of my facebook contacts (yes i was bored) and I spotted the fto a mile away.

My discs didn't arrive today

I'm sure they will tomorrow though.

[goz_83]

Arrived today, but I never ordered replacement pads

Ordered today, will be here tomorrow and will get sorted next week.

[goz_83]

Greenstuff pads arrived yesterday morning and I dropped her into Atlas to get the discs and pads on. Collected a few hours later and she is back to braking sweet spot. It wasn't bad before, but it was noticeable and would have been eating the pads.

[bluemajor]

that car is still in the club hav'nt been arounnd for a while, hope to nct it end of april.new gearbox fittedand going like a rocket still.

[goz_83]

that car is still in the club hav'nt been arounnd for a while, hope to nct it end of april.new gearbox fittedand going like a rocket still.

That's good to know. You buy it from a good lookin blonde woman?

[bluemajor]

blonde lady by the name susan.bought two fto's of her 2years ago in laois

[goz_83]

blonde lady by the name susan.bought two fto's of her 2years ago in laois

That's her alright. Had no idea she was into her FTOs. She really used her hypnosis on you. 2 FTOs

[bluemajor]

not quite went to buy 96 mn . but when i done deal , she wanted to know when i was taking second car . so it was buy 1 get 1 free. working on that one at moment . undersealed, new exhaust, full service and new discs all round, dash out aswell matrix leaking. about another 3 hundred euros including nct and she will be a goer.

[goz_83]

not quite went to buy 96 mn . but when i done deal , she wanted to know when i was taking second car . so it was buy 1 get 1 free.

Keep an eye on your credit card statement

Good deal there. But neither are mivecs.

[bluemajor]

true true but have the evo3 for that

[goz_83]

My baby is in the body shop again. Work getting done:

• drivers door resprayed. Some ho damaged it and drove off.
• passenger wing resprayed. Unexplained deep, wide scratch.
• bonnet gas lifters sprayed. Surface rusted over
• windscreen washer jets sanded and sprayed. Poor DIY paint job.
• scratch on passenger mirror removed. Parking is tight in my garden.
• valet. I'm lazy. I've said it before

She's been in there a couple of days now. I hope to collect the spare bootlid and oe spoiler.

[goz_83]

Collected on Tuesday and is looking brand new again.

I've looked all over the place for a HKS spoiler and have had no luck. I've grown a bit bored of bare ass and i'm wanting to dress up the rear end again. The version R spoiler will only annoy me, blocking the rear view, so I'm thinking of putting an OE spoiler on her.

[Chris_Heilong]

I have a huge Veilside spoiler in the shed if you want it

[goz_83]

I have a huge Veilside spoiler in the shed if you want it

I recall telling Gerry that i had never seen an uglier spoiler

[Chris_Heilong]

I have a huge Veilside spoiler in the shed if you want it

I recall telling Gerry that i had never seen an uglier spoiler

so does that mean you dont ant it then?

[brccrx]

This tread its named what it is for a good reason

[goz_83]

This tread its named what it is for a good reason

Cheers. In time, that remote start will be fitted

[goz_83]

She has been in the body shop a couple of days to get some protection under the rear arches. Also getting an oe spoiler put on her. I wonder if the small spoiler is what she originally had....i am guessing yes. My brother in law is picking her up tomorrow. Right now, i'm watching the sun set over the mountains in Riva Del Garda, Italy. I hear the weather in Ireland sucks today