Phil's Fabia 1.8t Build Thread (ex 1.2 12v)

[devonutopia]

Yeah, only three plugs of that style are ECU (x2) and the ABS module.

[pip_vrs]

Thought it would be obvious. Just that bit of the loom can sit several ways without air box and battery. Will sort it tomorrow.

Might put the front end on tomorrow. Don't think i need it off for any reason..

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[pip_vrs]

With battery box it was even more obvious where the loom goes.

Swapped over rad pack and removed the air con radiator. Got it all bolted up and headlights in..

Looks like im getting somewhere now.

Just need to refit drivers hub and driveshaft then i can get the wheels back on the front.

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[devonutopia]

Good progress! 

[pip_vrs]

Drive shafts on, suspension sorted. Shorter droplinks fitted. Brakes fitted and hoses connected. ABS plugged in. Wheels on..

All front end is on, plugs for foglights are different so will have to swap them at some point when the bumper is back off.

All ready for the interior to come out now [emoji38]

I just want to drive it now [emoji85]

Few shots of interior before i strip it out. Love these seats.

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[Ant-Vrs]

Awesome work there pal. You'll have to bring down to the meet

[pip_vrs]

Will do when its running[emoji16]

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[Ant-Vrs]

Will do when its running[emoji16]

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good lad

[DanHarper]

Few shots of interior before i strip it out. Love these seats.

 

 

May have to get some of these to replace my FR seats, they do look nice

[pip_vrs]

They're very comfy and hugging, i would think XL would be a bit less hugging on you though..

[DanHarper]

They're very comfy and hugging, i would think XL would be a bit less hugging on you though..

 

Hehe yep.

 

Need to go and sit in some I think. There's a shop down the M1 somewhere that does a selection.

 

Not sure what I'd do re passenger seat, would look odd standard but I don't often hoon with a passenger (and they can cling on in anycase... they are not driving :P).

[Caita]

that conversion is a difficult job, but I have done the hardest part.

Have you been out for a test drive?

[pip_vrs]

that conversion is a difficult job, but I have done the hardest part.

Have you been out for a test drive?

 

I still need to adapt the interior loom before i even try and start it.

[pip_vrs]

Got bored whilst the missus eas watching Corination street live tonight so had an hour in the garage.

Removed the seats and managed to open the boot.

Pretty clean i must say.

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[pip_vrs]

Well.. Interior is completly ruined. Never going back together this [emoji23]

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[AshVrs]

I don't know if it's just the photos but you interior carpet looks bloody lush!

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[pip_vrs]

Its like new!!

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[pip_vrs]

Can you tell what it is yet?

Maybe now?

Now?

Spoiler..

Just waiting for my calipers to turn up now.

Also recieved my terminal pin removal tool.

ECU is now de-immobilised so i can use fabia key/clocks [emoji106]

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[pip_vrs]

Calipers arrived.. They dont fit.

They will though, i refuse to fit 17".. Out comes the grinder..

Also seapped plugs as old ones were a bit worn.

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[benjen]

I went for pug 406 v6 brembo 4 pots that 'will' fit behind 16's

[pip_vrs]

These will fit..

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[pip_vrs]

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[pip_vrs]

Only catches on that bit. So just keep grinding back. Theres about 0.5mm gap now. So ill just keep going till i get 2mm

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[benjen]

Will spaces make much difference?

[pip_vrs]

I have 10mm to clear spokes. Its the barrel thats fouling on it.

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