2009 - What plans do you have for your car
Discussion
Firstly happy new year to one and all...
So while I try and sober up slightly before I go to bed I was thinking about my car (related) plans for the next 12 months.
So while I try and sober up slightly before I go to bed I was thinking about my car (related) plans for the next 12 months.
- Purchase a Saab 9-3 Aero at some point so we have two cars again
- Retire the 5 to weekend/fun status
- Fit new suspension to the 5
- Hopefully extend or clear out the garage so that the 5 can hibernate in there
- Get private plates for both cars (if the DVLA ever get around to releasing the two that we want)
Edited by pmanson on Thursday 1st January 11:27
Happy new year mate 
, ive grwon old 
ive got back pain at the mo drinking hot chocolate , im wearing slippers and have a cardigan
soooo
A disabled badge for the snot rocket this year
I need to badly do the suspension and give the little chap a good clan and polish
it may even be clean for perm & pie , whenever that may be
, ive grwon old ive got back pain at the mo drinking hot chocolate , im wearing slippers and have a cardigan soooo
A disabled badge for the snot rocket this year
I need to badly do the suspension and give the little chap a good clan and polish
it may even be clean for perm & pie , whenever that may be
My plan is to replace my EMB + J&S + 350cc injectors with an Adaptronic + 550cc injectors. After that I'll tweak the pulley ratios to give me as close to 250bhp as possible, then I'll be content with the performance. After that I'll be trying to find a way to fit harnesses 
Edited by MX-5 Lazza on Thursday 1st January 16:53
MX-5 Lazza said:
My plan is to replace my EMB + J&S + 350cc injectors with an Adaptronic + 550cc injectors. After that I'll tweak the pulley ratios to give me as close to 250bhp as possible, then I'll be content with the performance. After that I'll be trying to find a way to fit harnesses
I'll show you how to fit harnesses! Edited by MX-5 Lazza on Thursday 1st January 16:53
This year, I'm planning to:
- lose some more weight
- fit another new seat
- re-do the droplinks
- sort the bodywork
- try some more new tyres
- compete in at least 15 sprints and hillclimbs
- defend my 2 championship titles
Edited by kevham on Thursday 1st January 18:25
Currently it is laid up / half stripped down in the garage. Plans so far:
1. De-rust the entire underside of the car (lots of surface rust and road grime), repainting and rustproofing everything I can under there!
2. Do a full stage zero tune plus an annual service.
3. Fit some R888's or Parada tyres (probably the latter due to cost).
4. Tidy up the engine bay so it's like new
5. Fit a new battery.
6. Fit new sidelight/indicators and front lip spoiler. Possibly clear repeaters & side markers too.
7. MOT it!
8. Sort out some mild rust on one of the sills.
Hoping for it to be on the road for 01/04/09.
It has two roadtrips to do this year into southern Europe.
I have a second car at the moment whilst the '5 is off the road, but will probably sell that once its running. Will probably (against my previous decision) get a hard top for it next winter if I keep it on the road.
1. De-rust the entire underside of the car (lots of surface rust and road grime), repainting and rustproofing everything I can under there!
2. Do a full stage zero tune plus an annual service.
3. Fit some R888's or Parada tyres (probably the latter due to cost).
4. Tidy up the engine bay so it's like new
5. Fit a new battery.
6. Fit new sidelight/indicators and front lip spoiler. Possibly clear repeaters & side markers too.
7. MOT it!
8. Sort out some mild rust on one of the sills.
Hoping for it to be on the road for 01/04/09.
It has two roadtrips to do this year into southern Europe.
I have a second car at the moment whilst the '5 is off the road, but will probably sell that once its running. Will probably (against my previous decision) get a hard top for it next winter if I keep it on the road.
Got the 1st one booked already. 27th Feb at Abingdon.kevham said:
I'll show you how to fit harnesses!
Thanks Teach The real problem though isn't the fitting so much as working out what harness I can fit and where the rear attachment would go. With my HD Deuce rollbars & Elise seats my choice is a bit more limited. I have a feeling it might mean fitting a 3-point harness
Edited by MX-5 Lazza on Thursday 1st January 19:12
MX-5 Lazza said:
kevham said:
I'll show you how to fit harnesses!
Thanks Teach The real problem though isn't the fitting so much as working out what harness I can fit and where the rear attachment would go. With my HD Deuce rollbars & Elise seats my choice is a bit more limited. I have a feeling it might mean fitting a 3-point harness
Edited by MX-5 Lazza on Thursday 1st January 19:12
I used one of the HD mounting hols, replaced a regular bolt with an eyebolt. Rear shelf is not suitable for mounting harnesses.
), we're hoping that it's not a write-off....Happy new year all!
My plans are in order or importance are:
Full service and cambelt change - urgent
New tyres - on the cars
New Brake pads - will give this a go myself
Book up half a dozen track / car handling days - oh yes!
Play with induction - will sound nice
New Exhaust - why not, I like nice sounds
De-cat - a thought for now, but could be a faff each time an MOT is due..
Suspension - still thinking through the pros/cons of this one...
New wheels - if all of the above is done then I may as well.
My plans are in order or importance are:
Full service and cambelt change - urgent
New tyres - on the cars
New Brake pads - will give this a go myself
Book up half a dozen track / car handling days - oh yes!
Play with induction - will sound nice
New Exhaust - why not, I like nice sounds
De-cat - a thought for now, but could be a faff each time an MOT is due..
Suspension - still thinking through the pros/cons of this one...
New wheels - if all of the above is done then I may as well.
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