About time I started a build thread, so here goes!
1993 Coupe 16v
Currently on 60mm shocks and springs and nasty alloys courtesy of the last owner.
So, the first job I had was with the engine, which is finally sorted and running like a dream (replacement motronic head, lambda, throttle sensor, the list goes on!).
Also gave it a full service and changed the belt, and it's had a new ball joint.
Now it was running somewhere near what I wanted I set about replacing anything tasteless. The first victim was the huge oval DTM backbox it had been lumbered with at some point in its life. Yesterday I made a trip to Custom Pipes in Donny and got a new twin round backbox fitted to the existing Longlife catback. It's not too loud, but a bit deeper than stock. Looks nice and sounds acceptable! I'm a bit OCD and I think it needs tweaking position-wise... Am I right or does it look ok?! And yes, those silly stickers in the rear windows are going!
Also with a car of this age as we all know there are parts that become worn, and not all owners have the enthusiasm to get their hand in their pocket and get things put right. Luckily I'm not of the corner-cutting persuasion, so I have plans to replace the black exterior door moulds (that always come away from the clips on so many b3/b4 cars), as well as any bits along the way that are tired and would benefit a refurb or replacement.
My plans (hence the title) are to get it sitting a little more purposefully, and keep things 'period'. I'm not a fan of the current alloys, so soon they will be ditched in place of some lovely German things (all will be revealed) which measure 17 x 8.5 and 9.5. These will be fitted with a bit of stretched rubber to allow me to nail the low and wide 90s Euro look, and of course the arches will be dropped over the tyres with the help of some coilovers.
I'll be deleting the rear wiper (spoils the car in my opinion), and putting a badge where there should be one on the hatch.
The front is pretty plain at the minute, as you'd expect with the standard bumper. So I've picked up a V6 front that needs a couple of minor repairs, and I'll also be painting the chrome grille surround black. I've got a vague itch regarding fitting the B3 bonnet/lights/grill setup too - I personally think a V6 bumper on B3 cars is the nicest front end configuration.. but we'll see.
The interior is also on the list, it's in a lovely grey colour, which just aint cutting it. Plans are to replace all grey trim with black, including the dash, and find some black leather seats that are a bit different. I've got some ideas but I won't spill the beans just yet...! Oh, it already has the leather 3-spoke sport wheel, so that was a nice little bonus.
Here are some pics...
Would love to hear your comments!
1993 Coupe 16v
Currently on 60mm shocks and springs and nasty alloys courtesy of the last owner.
So, the first job I had was with the engine, which is finally sorted and running like a dream (replacement motronic head, lambda, throttle sensor, the list goes on!).
Also gave it a full service and changed the belt, and it's had a new ball joint.
Now it was running somewhere near what I wanted I set about replacing anything tasteless. The first victim was the huge oval DTM backbox it had been lumbered with at some point in its life. Yesterday I made a trip to Custom Pipes in Donny and got a new twin round backbox fitted to the existing Longlife catback. It's not too loud, but a bit deeper than stock. Looks nice and sounds acceptable! I'm a bit OCD and I think it needs tweaking position-wise... Am I right or does it look ok?! And yes, those silly stickers in the rear windows are going!
Also with a car of this age as we all know there are parts that become worn, and not all owners have the enthusiasm to get their hand in their pocket and get things put right. Luckily I'm not of the corner-cutting persuasion, so I have plans to replace the black exterior door moulds (that always come away from the clips on so many b3/b4 cars), as well as any bits along the way that are tired and would benefit a refurb or replacement.
My plans (hence the title) are to get it sitting a little more purposefully, and keep things 'period'. I'm not a fan of the current alloys, so soon they will be ditched in place of some lovely German things (all will be revealed) which measure 17 x 8.5 and 9.5. These will be fitted with a bit of stretched rubber to allow me to nail the low and wide 90s Euro look, and of course the arches will be dropped over the tyres with the help of some coilovers.
I'll be deleting the rear wiper (spoils the car in my opinion), and putting a badge where there should be one on the hatch.
The front is pretty plain at the minute, as you'd expect with the standard bumper. So I've picked up a V6 front that needs a couple of minor repairs, and I'll also be painting the chrome grille surround black. I've got a vague itch regarding fitting the B3 bonnet/lights/grill setup too - I personally think a V6 bumper on B3 cars is the nicest front end configuration.. but we'll see.
The interior is also on the list, it's in a lovely grey colour, which just aint cutting it. Plans are to replace all grey trim with black, including the dash, and find some black leather seats that are a bit different. I've got some ideas but I won't spill the beans just yet...! Oh, it already has the leather 3-spoke sport wheel, so that was a nice little bonus.
Here are some pics...
Would love to hear your comments!
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