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Soo then....
Ill start off with the car standard and then how it is now, Then ill run through the build
Standard - 2003, 1.2, Bought as a non runner - Timing chained slipped
And months later it was transformed into this - Taken at Edition 38 2011
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This Build Thread Will Be Picture Heavy
So where to start then...
Came across this on Autotrader, First car, 1.2li, Cheap insurance, VW Audi group, Sounded good.
Got it back home and straight away started having a look under the bonnet, Well mainly my dad as he used to be a mechanic.
So we then found out the timing chain had slipped, Put the cams out of timing and bent 8 out of 12 valves, Sweet
Apparently this is a common fault.....So we bought the modifed chain tensioners from the Seat dealer and got to work
Got the engine running, And it was on the road!
1 Month later I crashed it Front bushes were worn - Round the corner, Sudden snap of oversteer = Into the ditch....
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The build started from here really, I was planning to keep the car standard TBH.
So I needed a front wing, Bonnet and front bumper to sort it out.
Ended up getting the wing, bonnet and bought a Facelift front bumper.
So while I was at it I ordered a facelift rear bumper and diffuser, Remus centre exit exhaust, Sideskirts, A Fresh standard interior And a set of FR wheels..
Then the parts were sent for painting..
Soon got to work fitting all the goodies, Mostly my dad as I was working.
Fitted some DRL's into the fogs..
Had the Roof painted Gloss Black along with the Wheels and Mirror covers, The Rubstips and Door handles were colour coded..
Getting some coilovers and lowering it was next..
Getting it Tracked..
Sorted
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I was pretty happy with the car, So I took some photo's on a nice sunny day..
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I thought the car was still looking abit - Out of the Factory TBH so got looking for some wheels..
Decided on these
Fully Refurbed and painted for a good price..
17' 8J ET - 60* I think
All new Bolts and Centre caps, Drove all the way to Southhampton to get these, 3 hours each way, But well worth it..
Soo then....
Ill start off with the car standard and then how it is now, Then ill run through the build
Standard - 2003, 1.2, Bought as a non runner - Timing chained slipped
And months later it was transformed into this - Taken at Edition 38 2011
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This Build Thread Will Be Picture Heavy
So where to start then...
Came across this on Autotrader, First car, 1.2li, Cheap insurance, VW Audi group, Sounded good.
Got it back home and straight away started having a look under the bonnet, Well mainly my dad as he used to be a mechanic.
So we then found out the timing chain had slipped, Put the cams out of timing and bent 8 out of 12 valves, Sweet
Apparently this is a common fault.....So we bought the modifed chain tensioners from the Seat dealer and got to work
Got the engine running, And it was on the road!
1 Month later I crashed it Front bushes were worn - Round the corner, Sudden snap of oversteer = Into the ditch....
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The build started from here really, I was planning to keep the car standard TBH.
So I needed a front wing, Bonnet and front bumper to sort it out.
Ended up getting the wing, bonnet and bought a Facelift front bumper.
So while I was at it I ordered a facelift rear bumper and diffuser, Remus centre exit exhaust, Sideskirts, A Fresh standard interior And a set of FR wheels..
Then the parts were sent for painting..
Soon got to work fitting all the goodies, Mostly my dad as I was working.
Fitted some DRL's into the fogs..
Had the Roof painted Gloss Black along with the Wheels and Mirror covers, The Rubstips and Door handles were colour coded..
Getting some coilovers and lowering it was next..
Getting it Tracked..
Sorted
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I was pretty happy with the car, So I took some photo's on a nice sunny day..
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I thought the car was still looking abit - Out of the Factory TBH so got looking for some wheels..
Decided on these
Fully Refurbed and painted for a good price..
17' 8J ET - 60* I think
All new Bolts and Centre caps, Drove all the way to Southhampton to get these, 3 hours each way, But well worth it..
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