Platmatt`s SMG project

[platmatt8]

Got myself some lockwood sill plates to bling up the interior a bit along with my richbrook gator surround and now this little addition.

[craig]

Looks really nice mate!

[platmatt8]

Car failed the MOT today it`s running very badly (rich) it was overfueling that much the oil catch can was full of fuel!!!!

Could this be the cause??

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=161165

[Wackojacko]

Colour looks great, that exhaust is LOW !!!


Good work.

[platmatt8]

Well ive purchased another AFM and there is still a problem so i think that rules out the AFM.

Next port of call would be the O2 sensor im i right in thinking??

[platmatt8]

Well had a diagnostic man out today he's found the timing is out by 20deg retarded and the O2 sensor is goosed!!


Joy

[A.BLAKE]

Nice car dood... Always jealous of those with garages my 2 has to endure life on the streets of London

[platmatt8]

Just a little update for you all:

The car got taken way yesterday on a flat bed (it`s done more miles on transport in the past 2 years than under it`s own steam ) had a phone call from the mechanic and here is the latest. Timing is out by 20deg i`ve asked him to change the cam belt while here got it in pieces and the pulley bearings, he`s sorting the other small bits it failed on such as split steering rack boots. the water pump looks like it`s been changed recently before i owned it.


Also one thing that made me smile is that he says mechanicals and the under side of the car reflects the mileage as it`s in very good nick, no rust or rot anywhere and the engine look nice and clean.

[platmatt8]

IT`S BACK HOME!!

And wow! I didnt stop smiling all when i drove it home, it feels awesome!! going to tax it next week give it a wash n polish and get some decent pictures up.


Watch this space.

[platmatt8]

New Steering wheel on and another white gauge instead of a blue one.

[platmatt8]

Disaster!!!!



I hit this botch road work job!!!!

[craig]

Car looks awesome dude, mega gutted for you on the road works disaster.

I've done exactly the same to mine round here, on a raised manhole cover, but scratched the underneath, not cracked the bumper.

Sounded awful from inside the car

[Jonny Hizzle]

looking good
did you contact demon tweeks about a new sticker for the centre?

[platmatt8]

I emailed them but not had a reply yet

[platmatt8]

I`ve bought a new JVC DAB radio.

Couple of washed a clean shots

Just awaiting delivery of some new car mats and i`ve contacted a compancy about retrimming the recaro`s

[HughesR1]

That is bloody gorgeous

Is that stock suspension/ride height?

[craig]

Lovely colour buddy!

[platmatt8]

Yeah, standard ride and thats still feels stiff

[platmatt8]

Rusty rain tray re sprayed



New mirror fitted not sure why the old one did this



New battery and trickle charger fitted




New pads and braided lines fitted



Touch up paint to use yet

Going to spray this black and see how it looks

[platmatt8]

Pic whore time