joes budget build

[eggessford]

the ones that were on it before, and some like these:

which im half way through refurbing

[devonutopia]

Good to hear that box is working fine.  Did you open it up to have a mooch inside before fitting - Assume you checked the oil level OK in it?

[eggessford]

gearbox is good as gold mate, it needed new diff seals, release bearing, new oil and it was good to go

[devonutopia]

Good - Always a ?? ?? ?? not really knowing the full history of that box - or the engine it was bolted to

[eggessford]

great day today, the car decided to lower itself by snapping one of the front springs, and the alternator belt snapped. luckily i was close(ish) to TPS, so got the belt on within a few minutes of it snapping.

 

just ordered prosport coilovers from dpm and vito drop links off ebay so hopefully in a few days the car should be looking good.

 

just arbs and door cards left to buy now

[chrisw4266]

Just had same happen to me waiting for dpm to deliver my FK coil-overs. RARB is next on the list but as the car has had a fortune spent on it recently might be a while. 

[eggessford]

Coilovers are being fitted Monday, and everything that comes off is being re bushed. Will put some pics up when it's lowered.

Just bought myself a navara twin cab for 'work' so debating whether to keep the Octy or replace it with an s3 or tt as I don't really need the extra space. Problem is unless I can find someone to trade with im either going to have to return it to standard or lose loads of money

Decisions decisions

[eggessford]

Coilovers are on, along with new top mounts and lower arm bushes. all other bushes look like they have been replacd so left them as they are for the minute

looks a little bit ass heavy, but the rears are as high as the coilovers will allow! not impressed to be honest i would have liked to have it sat a little higher at the rear. Doesnt rub though, and ride is really good, probably due to the coilovers being fully extended. Next job is to tidy up the front end with a new bumper, plate, better mesh, re-paint the grille, fly eyes for the lights and replace osf indicator housing. Then possibly tint the windows, and some hydrodipping for the dash trims

[devonutopia]

Looking good - need any more bits off mine?   The K03S is sold though now I am afraid. :(

[eggessford]

Aha, yes I need the osf indicator mate if it's available. If so could you put it to one side for me and Il come round next time im in Exmouth?

[devonutopia]

Aha, yes I need the osf indicator mate if it's available. If so could you put it to one side for me and Il come round next time im in Exmouth?

 

Unfortunately you will need to win the pair to get your mitts on them.  Sorry.  Happy to hang on to them though.  OSF does have mount damage though to the plastic neck connecting piece.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141182831400?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

[eggessford]

no worries, thats the same bit as is broken on mine lol

[eggessford]

Due to needing a more economical car, this octavia is going to have to go. Id love to sell it as it is, seems a shame to rip it to pieces really, what do people think this is worth as it stands?

[BrownBarge]

Seems a shame to sell it, it looks the puppies privates

[eggessford]

Booo, its now on ebay, if it doesnt sell in the 28 days i will break it. gutted

[eggessford]

provisionally sold, minus the lcr interior for £2800. now on the look out for a cheap golf gt tdi or similar

[eggessford]

and its gone, time to look for a replacement...........

[eggessford]

.......................and its back, and in need of a clean

[BrownBarge]

How did this come about?

[TERKIN]

:peek:

[eggessford]

The guy i sold it to bought a new car, so i bought it back off him. Dont really need it tbh but couldnt resist

[devonutopia]

The guy i sold it to bought a new car, so i bought it back off him. Dont really need it tbh but couldnt resist

 

Need a gearbox yet?  :P

[eggessford]

No mate that ones good, see what happens after a couple track days

[eggessford]

finally got round to sorting out the front end, re-did the bumper, sprayed the bump strip, re-sprayed the grille and put fly eye film on the lights. Quite happy with the results

[VRSchrisphebe]

Car looks good mate, I also live in Tiverton, not seen you around

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