been a while since I posted on here so bit of an update.
The car is running well at the moment, had yet another coil pack issue so I have replaced all four with Bosch items and touch wood, no further issues.
as you can see from this picture -
the install was done without too much thought given to aesthetics. This is a cause of embarrassment now as people are keen to see my engine bay. As a result I am now making plans for the motor to come out again this winter so the bay can be cleaned and painted. I am doing a few bits as I go along to limit the down time.
Firstly the battery and washer bottle are heading for the boot and I am replacing the radiator (and custom housing unfortunately) with a BMW E36 item, as this means the header tank is no longer needed.
I am also getting the charge pipe that runs from the turbo to the intercooler replaced. It is currently made up of 4 seperate sections, as we simply made do with what we had but I am getting a stainless pipe mandrell bent by PP Tuning in Louth, Lincs. The pipe is going to run just above the gearbox too, and along with the battery relocation is going to allow me to get some kind of heat shield and cold air feed to the filter. While the car is at PP Tuning the backbox is being replaced. I am having one made up to replicate a standard box, or something along those lines. I am sh!t at drawing so I am putting a lot of trust that Jase and I are singing off the same hymn sheet.
After months on borrowed pepperpots I have fitted a set of Leon Cupra 16's, although these are also temporary while i get my Tommy Kaira wheels sorted, just need centre caps machining, then painting and rebuilding.
