Managed to get a few hours on the golf this week. Decided against powder coating the subframe and anti-roll bar as I couldn't justify the cost given the long list of parts I have yet to buy. Got the subframe, power steering pipes and some other bits and bobs painted and got all the other aluminium engine parts sprayed in zinc primer ready for a final coat of silver.
Also picked up these 16 x 7.5 Lenso BSX's yesterday. Not ready for wheels yet I know but these came to my attention at bargain basement cost. Thought they would need a refurb but actually just need a clean and a bit of elbow grease and they will look spot on. Need new centres for the caps but can get them new for £40. Tyres are 195/45/16's with a little bit of stretch and all match with plenty tread so i'm happy i have saved myself a wad of cash that can be spent elsewhere on the car.
Really need to speed up the progress in the coming weeks if my deadline is to be met. So far total spend on this is a shade over £600 including the car which is good going so far but reckon I will need to plough another grand into it to get it in top notch condition along with a good set of coilovers but i'm confident its money that can be made back when or if I decide to sell it in the summer.
