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After a long period where I'd lost much of my enthusiasm I've decide that it's time I got my S2 project finished and back on the road.
I'm not up-to-date on where is considered good garages to go to (and where to avoid) so I am looking for recommendations on a garage to use. Somewhere south of Birmingham would be preferable (M42/M5 area would be great), but I doubt I can be too fussy on location. Normal servicing is usually taken care of by Jason at The Lion Garage, but I'd like to investigate alternatives that could cover everything.
The problems I know about are:
* Battery not charging (probably alternator)
* Leak at O/S A pillar (this will probably be a nightmare - two garages have already had attempts to fix it)
* large paint chip on O/S door
* Peeling gauges (are those s2bo kits still available??)
* Temperamental temperature gauge
* ABS disengaging
* Blower works on fastest speed only
* Cracked A-pillar trim (replacement will be in the boot - thanks Alex)
* Temperamental HID lamp (N/S can take a few attempts to fire)
* S3 seats need rewiring (using electrics frequently blows fuse)
In addition to fixing the above problems, I need:
* Flatbed collection from near the NEC on or before next Thursday
* MoT
* Engine service
* Air-con service
* Alarm service
Once all of the above are addressed, I also need:
* Mapping - prior to SORN I'd get the ocassional boost spike to 2.3bar. It currently uses eBoost2 boost controller and finding somewhere that has experience of setting up in-gear boost control would be a plus.
* Heated windscreen and associated switching - the windscreen has been ordered and I already have the seals, but the switching will need making by the garage
* Weld in roll cage
Things I'm considering, so experience of these (or having a trusted contact) would be a bonus:
* MSD ignition
* Interior retrim (including getting rid of all sound deadening)
How long it will take is not as important as having the work done properly. I'm happy with it taking a while, but what I don't want is it sitting in a corner for 11 weeks being ignored and then a rush over a week to get it done. I'd expect a rough estimated completion date with steady little bits of progress and I want updates every week or two on what's been done and any issues encountered. Warnings of nearby garages that are overstretched/understaffed are just as appreciated as recommendations (by PM if you're more comfortable with that).
Hopefully I can join in with a few meets later in the year and finally get on a track
I'm not up-to-date on where is considered good garages to go to (and where to avoid) so I am looking for recommendations on a garage to use. Somewhere south of Birmingham would be preferable (M42/M5 area would be great), but I doubt I can be too fussy on location. Normal servicing is usually taken care of by Jason at The Lion Garage, but I'd like to investigate alternatives that could cover everything.
The problems I know about are:
* Battery not charging (probably alternator)
* Leak at O/S A pillar (this will probably be a nightmare - two garages have already had attempts to fix it)
* large paint chip on O/S door
* Peeling gauges (are those s2bo kits still available??)
* Temperamental temperature gauge
* ABS disengaging
* Blower works on fastest speed only
* Cracked A-pillar trim (replacement will be in the boot - thanks Alex)
* Temperamental HID lamp (N/S can take a few attempts to fire)
* S3 seats need rewiring (using electrics frequently blows fuse)
In addition to fixing the above problems, I need:
* Flatbed collection from near the NEC on or before next Thursday
* MoT
* Engine service
* Air-con service
* Alarm service
Once all of the above are addressed, I also need:
* Mapping - prior to SORN I'd get the ocassional boost spike to 2.3bar. It currently uses eBoost2 boost controller and finding somewhere that has experience of setting up in-gear boost control would be a plus.
* Heated windscreen and associated switching - the windscreen has been ordered and I already have the seals, but the switching will need making by the garage
* Weld in roll cage
Things I'm considering, so experience of these (or having a trusted contact) would be a bonus:
* MSD ignition
* Interior retrim (including getting rid of all sound deadening)
How long it will take is not as important as having the work done properly. I'm happy with it taking a while, but what I don't want is it sitting in a corner for 11 weeks being ignored and then a rush over a week to get it done. I'd expect a rough estimated completion date with steady little bits of progress and I want updates every week or two on what's been done and any issues encountered. Warnings of nearby garages that are overstretched/understaffed are just as appreciated as recommendations (by PM if you're more comfortable with that).
Hopefully I can join in with a few meets later in the year and finally get on a track
this car always made me want to paint my coupe in RS Blau
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