Techie's new runabout

[tubbytommy]

Amazing...I love threads like this.

I was chuffed I managed to retrofit front ops but the skills to do this amaze me!

 

I love the wheel trims and saloon body that will make it an awesome sleeper!

[AdamJonezy]

This is such a cool thread. Never thought id actually like a saloon haha. Would love to have the time, space and funds to do something like this. Maybe one day in the future. Looks amazing mate keep it up

[Taylor93]

Just caught up with this, Question for you Techie, removing the Interior Trim on the B pillars and the bottom of the 4 door sills.... how the heck do you get them off/out? ive never done it without breaking the plastic or the metal retaining clips! would be handy to know any tricks for routing a power feed to the boot as you have (but without removing the entire inside of the car )

[Tech1e]

Just caught up with this, Question for you Techie, removing the Interior Trim on the B pillars and the bottom of the 4 door sills.... how the heck do you get them off/out? ive never done it without breaking the plastic or the metal retaining clips! would be handy to know any tricks for routing a power feed to the boot as you have (but without removing the entire inside of the car )

It's a practiced technique but a good trim lever or flat blade screwdriver helps.

[Taylor93]

It's a practiced technique but a good trim lever or flat blade screwdriver helps.

Is there a certain end to start at? Where it goes up underneath the b pillar or under the dashboard at the bottom seems to be pretty tricky.

[Tech1e]

Progress is slow as time has been sparse of late but it does run/drives. Just a few bits and bobs to sort and she's good to go back on the road.

[TrevorB33]

Progress is slow as time has been sparse of late but it does run/drives. Just a few bits and bobs to sort and she's good to go back on the road.

Excellent did you managed to keep original loom with a couple of extra wires run or is it a secret:)

[Tech1e]

Excellent did you managed to keep original loom with a couple of extra wires run or is it a secret:)

Interior loom is 100% original.

[TrevorB33]

Interior loom is 100% original.

Hmm now that I would have liked to do, send me your loom then lol

[Dark_Hero]

That's great to hear it's up and running

[Tech1e]

Hmm now that I would have liked to do, send me your loom then lol

I have used some of the Ibiza loom. Needed to add in J271 Motronic supply relay.

[Taylor93]

Hmm now that I would have liked to do, send me your loom then lol

 

I remember telling you it was possible, just needed the time or Skills like Techie to work it out

[Tech1e]

Think this topic needs an update..lol

 

I've still got the saloon, currently back apart again having the underside refurbished.

 

Don't get on here much these days so i'll get some pics sorted soon.

 

 

[Wardy]

Hope you're well Ross. Look forward to seeing an update soon 

[Tech1e]

1 hour ago, Wardy said:

Hope you're well Ross. Look forward to seeing an update soon 

 

All good thanks!

[Tech1e]

[Lofty]

Good work Ross! Keep it up

[Smudge_VRS]

Just read all this. Car looks mint! Have you finished on the underside freshen up.

[Tech1e]

Yes the Fabia is still mine, still in the workshop and I've just started turning the spanner on it again as I've finally had some time to myself.

 

Underside is now fully stripped and cleaned and under sealed.

Sill edges repaired and sealed

Heat shields repaired

New front to rear brake lines

New hand brake cables

Steering rack refurbished

Front sub frame powder coated inc front and rear ARBs

Hubs powder coated and new bearings installed

 

 

[Tech1e]

[TrevorB33]

Sweet!! good to see an update Ross

[Tech1e]

10 hours ago, TrevorB33 said:

Sweet!! good to see an update Ross

 

It will be even rarer by the time I get it done lol

Edited 22 May, 2019 by Tech1e

[Lofty]

You can’t rush a good job! Great to see you back at it. 👍

[Hyphons]

Makes me miss my saloon seeing that back end

[Tech1e]

26 minutes ago, Hyphons said:

Makes me miss my saloon seeing that back end

 

 

Its got some booty