Havoc87 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Looks good, I'd go for a panel filter if I were you over an induction kit, with the induction kit you'll get heat soak and also being a small engine won't see much performance wise. I've got a 1.8 16v with K&N panel filter and it is a bit more flowing, but it really only notices more up in the revs. For the money though you cant complain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Get a better headunit, ripspeed ones use cheap internals, heard so many story's ofthem giving up! Aren't you with Churchill? If so they don't like mods even if your 40. So you won't be able to declare anything Mine seems strong I've rumours about em yes Worst comes to worst - i take it back (if warrenty stil applies or i get a new one) And yeah - thats why there are cheapest around There policy is soooo restrictive and limiting Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indie Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I had a K&N filter for my 1.8 Corsa, It sounded Mental but I got little more than 30 MPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 K&N aren't recommended Full stop I want sumet with high MPG tho I cant change filter as such Stock ones will be all i can have When i get the dash sorted i will have MPG and a rev counter so i know what the engine IS doing Even when the music is on NICE and LOUD (what? :S) Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havoc87 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Well I don't see a problem wit hthe K&N panel filter, it was either that or pipercross panel filter for me. but K&N make them specific for your engine. Also alot of people say an induction kit is only worth getting if its fully enclosed with a feed (so you dont get heat soak from engine temps) like a Viper kit, which are fairly expensive. I dont see the plus's on an induction kit unless you have a high power car thats got good bhp already/or a turbo. Unless you're just after the noise than any will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zizzle77 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Ziggy once you have 1 years' ncb, try adrian flux, they're a lot better with mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Had Some Mer Polish on the bonnet today After its 3rd wash in the past 4 days! (dam tree's!!) And it dont look too bad Its managed to either mask or remove the swirls from been washed with a sponge I decided to remove my badge and see to clean under it.... Good job i did tooo!! Looks almost demonic!!! Anyway I need a paint touch up kit I' keep getting more and more dam stone chips Tuesday im having the system Bled and having the water sensor and thermostat housing seal replaced! Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0280 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 looking good ziggy but cleaning under the badge c'mon who can see underneath the badge lol you will be taking the number plates off and cleaning behind them aswell lol. anyways a nice touch up on the bonnet will have it looking smart. good work keep us all updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) looking good ziggy but cleaning under the badge c'mon who can see underneath the badge lol you will be taking the number plates off and cleaning behind them aswell lol. anyways a nice touch up on the bonnet will have it looking smart. good work keep us all updated. Im gonna get them done - as it a starting place for rust Hey its weight off the car (A) Makes it go faster? rofl J/k!! I need to get my rear wheel trims put back on - as it looks awful without them Ziggy Edited July 25, 2008 by Ziggy122 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0280 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Im gonna get them done - as it a starting place for rust Hey its weight off the car (A) Makes it go faster? rofl J/k!! I need to get my rear wheel trims put back on - as it looks awful without them Ziggy lol ill go with you on that one less dirt = more power lol need all ya can get from your little 1.2 same goes for me lol ahh cars look crap withough wheel trims real beaten up and rubbish before my corsa had some it looked terrible but looks like a decent motor now especially now its had a polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Where the badge is, fill it with filler and smooth it off, a bit of primer, paint and lacquer and it will look great de-badged on the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 Where the badge is, fill it with filler and smooth it off, a bit of primer, paint and lacquer and it will look great de-badged on the front I honestly dont like the smooth fronts and i took it off TO look underneath it I took the washers off as well Im not smoothing the rear either... i personally think they look better with sumet to break it up with Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zizzle77 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Smoothed rears only work on very few cars really, it looks odd on most cars I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 Smoothed rears only work on very few cars really, it looks odd on most cars I think. I dont like most cars that have been smoothed... Dont look right.... Its tooo smooth.... However smooth siding a car can sometimes look pretty nice ZIggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zizzle77 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Yeah they can if done right! I quite like having the door handles smoothed, looks a lot more sleek like that lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Yeah they can if done right! I quite like having the door handles smoothed, looks a lot more sleek like that lol. Door handles!! :| HOW DO U GET IN!! rofl Anyway a little update! Spent most of today sorting the water leak out - by god it was a task an a half!! Anyway the thermostat housing and Water Sensor housing have now both been replaced and have formed a nice new seal!! I've took the battery bar off - and cleaned that up Got rid of worst of rust And sprayed with the spray paint Looks nice Will pop it back in tommorow Its also off tommorow to have brakes checked/sorted Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 (edited) Got the car back today from the mechanics!! Turns out i didnt have dodgey Hot/blue spot front disc's However it was a bodge job done by a previos owner/mechanic on the rear drums They brought 2 hlfs (same side halfs and put hlf on each side) if that makes sense As a result i had 1 good pad and 1 nackered pad on each side, the nackered were down to the metal and bent to hell!! So with a good set of rear drums, i went for a spin - and god its nice to have good brakes! The brakes have improved (as about 1/3 is done by the rear) and the mechanic was a great bloke and repositioned and lowered my dodgey Driver side suspension! So no more Ka-doing noise when i stear Next stop.... To consult the list to see what can be done!! Ziggy Edited July 30, 2008 by Ziggy122 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom56 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 how about polishing the tyers and remove every speck of dirt off the tyeres. strip the engine and clean it. errr how about driving it then cleaning it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zizzle77 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Door handles!! :| HOW DO U GET IN!! rofl Ziggy Put a little button under the wing mirror just like on my dad's TVR. Seen it done on a Mk3 Astra, works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefshark Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 or door poppers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 how about polishing the tyers and remove every speck of dirt off the tyeres. strip the engine and clean it. errr how about driving it then cleaning it I think doom has a tyre clean fetish I think next stop is to spray the rims black again to make them shiny! They are road discoloured and hinting of road grim attacking them!! Put a little button under the wing mirror just like on my dad's TVR. Seen it done on a Mk3 Astra, works a treat But you still have the door locks? Or do you have to rely purly on a remote blipper? or door poppers Face it Im not risking putting buttons to open doors Insurance would refuse me for a start Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zizzle77 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 But you still have the door locks? Or do you have to rely purly on a remote blipper? Face it Im not risking putting buttons to open doors Insurance would refuse me for a start Ziggy No locks at all, you reply on the button and the key fob thing! Never failed in a 15 year old TVR, plus there's always the 'back-up' way in lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Took my car in today for its MOT Passed with flying colours!! except my headlights were apprently shooting pidgeons, but he sorted that out for me free So the punto is good to go for another year! TAX MOT Insurance all good to go for a long while! Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefshark Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Took my car in today for its MOT Passed with flying colours!! except my headlights were apprently shooting pidgeons, but he sorted that out for me free So the punto is good to go for another year! TAX MOT Insurance all good to go for a long while! Ziggy its good he didn't charge to adjust the headlights as they are so simple to do charging for it is like robbery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 its good he didn't charge to adjust the headlights as they are so simple to do charging for it is like robbery joke is rofl I have a passenger light adjustment - i think most cars do Mines set to 0 - highest setting as i like to see far ahead as possible when driving at night No HID kits aren't an option Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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