Summer freshing up begins
Discussion
Well today I finally started getting bits together for a freshen up of the Chim and boy it's getting expensive already, at this rate i'll have no cash left for fuel. Or i'll get too fed up with her to actually go out driving.
I thought i'd start a thread and take loads of pics while I'm doing it.
My idea last year was buy a mechcanically sound car and do up cosmetics a bit at a time, but I thought sod that and saved up to do it all at once.
so far
MX5 seats, the ones with speakers in the headrests (which i've swapped for Alpines)
New set of dials from EBT - 5 aux gauges, new speedo and rev counter. white LEDs for them.
New carpet set from Coverdale
Ordered battery (PC925) and cables.
New headunit
alloy stalks - not leven but these nice vaux ones from eBay
Still have to buy a dash panel and want an alloy one as i have black bezel'd clocks - has anyone used SC-Power? Theirs look nice and they can cut me an extra gauge hole. I think I will swap around the Tacho/Speedo so the Tach is on the left
http://www.sc-power.co.uk/pages/sc-power-dashboard...
Another question - has anyone used a wheel refurb place in the Midlands? I want the OZ rims doing but have no recommendations for places which I normally like.
I'm on the fence about warning lights. I was thinking about putting some in between the clocks. the T piece version as I wanted something a bit different but practical and not too brash like all the big aftermarket chrome bezel ones you can get.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/dash-warn...
or i could fit the horizontal version above the three switches on the radio panel. i'm not sure on this though?
Brett
I thought i'd start a thread and take loads of pics while I'm doing it.
My idea last year was buy a mechcanically sound car and do up cosmetics a bit at a time, but I thought sod that and saved up to do it all at once.
so far
MX5 seats, the ones with speakers in the headrests (which i've swapped for Alpines)
New set of dials from EBT - 5 aux gauges, new speedo and rev counter. white LEDs for them.
New carpet set from Coverdale
Ordered battery (PC925) and cables.
New headunit
alloy stalks - not leven but these nice vaux ones from eBay
Still have to buy a dash panel and want an alloy one as i have black bezel'd clocks - has anyone used SC-Power? Theirs look nice and they can cut me an extra gauge hole. I think I will swap around the Tacho/Speedo so the Tach is on the left
http://www.sc-power.co.uk/pages/sc-power-dashboard...
Another question - has anyone used a wheel refurb place in the Midlands? I want the OZ rims doing but have no recommendations for places which I normally like.
I'm on the fence about warning lights. I was thinking about putting some in between the clocks. the T piece version as I wanted something a bit different but practical and not too brash like all the big aftermarket chrome bezel ones you can get.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/dash-warn...
or i could fit the horizontal version above the three switches on the radio panel. i'm not sure on this though?
Brett
yeah it's not skipped a beat yet after I fixed the manifold blowing. Suspension started squeeking a little which I need to look into, but I'm going to polybush it all so might solve it?
It needs some cosmetic bits doing but thats what I wanted really as I like the build side of things as much as the owning. I will like her a lot more when the carpets are changed and wheels are done I think.
I'm not really going to bother getting the roof fixed as it's never up anyway
It needs some cosmetic bits doing but thats what I wanted really as I like the build side of things as much as the owning. I will like her a lot more when the carpets are changed and wheels are done I think.
I'm not really going to bother getting the roof fixed as it's never up anyway
So the work begins tomorrow.
Interior out - carpets, seats, door trim - everything basically.
move battery to boot and move fuse box
apply dynamate extreme everywhere and remove dash top hopefully all tomorrow.
I'm not looking forward to removing the dashtop after some horror stories on here but hopefully it won't be too bad.
i'll get loads of pics
Interior out - carpets, seats, door trim - everything basically.
move battery to boot and move fuse box
apply dynamate extreme everywhere and remove dash top hopefully all tomorrow.
I'm not looking forward to removing the dashtop after some horror stories on here but hopefully it won't be too bad.
i'll get loads of pics
brett84 said:
move battery to boot and move fuse box
Please get plenty of pics of this particular activity - I want to do this before I get my carpets changed....What wire have you ordered?
Where do you intend to run wires to and from?
Did you get one of those diddly batteries?
As an aside, I do not intend to move my fusebox after advice from Carl Baker (of the TVR Alarm fame), so I will be just moving the battery and mounting the fusebox properly. and this still gives more legroom.
Also, these will be purchased and installed as well once done, to make spotting blown fuses easier.
Will be watching this thread with interest and will be happy to offer any advice when appropriate!
Best of luck!!
Nosh
Hi Nosh
I've got a small Odyssey PC925 battery after reading other peoples posts on here, bloody heavy little thing and it arrived slightly courier damaged with dint on the corner so I got the company to give me some money back so it was a bargain
http://www.thesafetycentre.co.uk/store/odyssey_bat...
I've got 40mm cable from VWP for both earth and battery - I use these all the time as they are local, good price and great service
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinest...
I'm not 100% certain on cable routing as i've read many different approaches on here. I'm going to play it by ear tomorrow but i'm thinking down the side of transmission tunnel on driver side though bulkhead to starter. I think it will take about 3.5 meters apparantly but I will measure and let you know.
I'm getting those fuses too as I thought it would save time, eBay is cheaper though. How come you were advised not to move the fuse box? Any tips on the dash top removal? I'm having a new dash panel made me SC-Power, I've got all new switch gear, dials (5 aux gauges) and warning lights so things could get interesting trying to make everything work
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/dash-warn...
I've got Dynamate because i was fed up of the heat pumping into the cabin, i cant drive the car with the roof on as it's just too warm. also i need to lag the pipes in passenger footwell. I've bought a heater switch/mechanism thing to replace and see if it helps.
i also have the hot start kit to fit, will check heater control unit wiring and also will be replacing the 100amp fuses and two relays.
Basically I bought this car to cheer me up after some bad health last year but then i thought F**k it I may as well fix everything that could be wrong with it. I'm only 27 and may as well have fun while I can and get all the repairs out the way. I've always wanted to do Nurberg so thats my plan for this year. This forum has been a massive help but then again it keeps giving me things to do haha
I've got a small Odyssey PC925 battery after reading other peoples posts on here, bloody heavy little thing and it arrived slightly courier damaged with dint on the corner so I got the company to give me some money back so it was a bargain
http://www.thesafetycentre.co.uk/store/odyssey_bat...
I've got 40mm cable from VWP for both earth and battery - I use these all the time as they are local, good price and great service
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinest...
I'm not 100% certain on cable routing as i've read many different approaches on here. I'm going to play it by ear tomorrow but i'm thinking down the side of transmission tunnel on driver side though bulkhead to starter. I think it will take about 3.5 meters apparantly but I will measure and let you know.
I'm getting those fuses too as I thought it would save time, eBay is cheaper though. How come you were advised not to move the fuse box? Any tips on the dash top removal? I'm having a new dash panel made me SC-Power, I've got all new switch gear, dials (5 aux gauges) and warning lights so things could get interesting trying to make everything work
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/dash-warn...
I've got Dynamate because i was fed up of the heat pumping into the cabin, i cant drive the car with the roof on as it's just too warm. also i need to lag the pipes in passenger footwell. I've bought a heater switch/mechanism thing to replace and see if it helps.
i also have the hot start kit to fit, will check heater control unit wiring and also will be replacing the 100amp fuses and two relays.
Basically I bought this car to cheer me up after some bad health last year but then i thought F**k it I may as well fix everything that could be wrong with it. I'm only 27 and may as well have fun while I can and get all the repairs out the way. I've always wanted to do Nurberg so thats my plan for this year. This forum has been a massive help but then again it keeps giving me things to do haha
brett84 said:
Hi Nosh
I've got a small Odyssey PC925 battery after reading other peoples posts on here, bloody heavy little thing and it arrived slightly courier damaged with dint on the corner so I got the company to give me some money back so it was a bargain
http://www.thesafetycentre.co.uk/store/odyssey_bat...
I've got 40mm cable from VWP for both earth and battery - I use these all the time as they are local, good price and great service
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinest...
Excellent linkys - ta!I've got a small Odyssey PC925 battery after reading other peoples posts on here, bloody heavy little thing and it arrived slightly courier damaged with dint on the corner so I got the company to give me some money back so it was a bargain
http://www.thesafetycentre.co.uk/store/odyssey_bat...
I've got 40mm cable from VWP for both earth and battery - I use these all the time as they are local, good price and great service
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinest...
brett84 said:
How come you were advised not to move the fuse box?
Previous discussion was herebrett84 said:
Any tips on the dash top removal?
I was lucky, as someone had put on wingnuts - took less that 3 minutes to locate and undo - if you do not have wingnuts (and standard 10mm nuts), then get them - a complete godsend!! Be EXTREMELY careful when you remove the roll top - the long thread on the drivers side can rip the material that is there and can also sping up causing damage - go slow, and careful is the best advice I can offer
brett84 said:
I'm having a new dash panel made me SC-Power, I've got all new switch gear, dials (5 aux gauges) and warning lights so things could get interesting trying to make everything work
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/dash-warn...
Just label up the wiring before you unplug what is already there - TVR used some weird cable colour combos and they are not all the same!! There are certainly variations!!http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/dash-warn...
brett84 said:
Basically I bought this car to cheer me up after some bad health last year
<snip> Excellent!! Good on ya!Look forward to the updates...
Nosh
Edited by Nosh on Thursday 5th April 22:25
Edited by Nosh on Thursday 5th April 22:25
Edited by Nosh on Thursday 5th April 22:26
Thanks Nosh
interesting read there, i'm now even more confused after reading all the posts by people that have already moved it?
I might see what the extra room is like once battery and carpet are changed, if it looks ok i won't bother moving it just in case. I might just have to make some sort of mount solution for it
interesting read there, i'm now even more confused after reading all the posts by people that have already moved it?
I might see what the extra room is like once battery and carpet are changed, if it looks ok i won't bother moving it just in case. I might just have to make some sort of mount solution for it
well things started today, until the rain began, here are some pics
http://s140.photobucket.com/albums/r30/luz008/TVR/
got the seats out, tested the MX5 seats which seem to fit fine, I just need to work out a mounting system for them.
Wiring is a right mess so will be looking at that tomorrow
http://s140.photobucket.com/albums/r30/luz008/TVR/
got the seats out, tested the MX5 seats which seem to fit fine, I just need to work out a mounting system for them.
Wiring is a right mess so will be looking at that tomorrow
brett84 said:
well things started today, until the rain began, here are some pics
http://s140.photobucket.com/albums/r30/luz008/TVR/
got the seats out, tested the MX5 seats which seem to fit fine, I just need to work out a mounting system for them.
Wiring is a right mess so will be looking at that tomorrow
Ahh - Mr G Gill had signed my car on the dash as well!! http://s140.photobucket.com/albums/r30/luz008/TVR/
got the seats out, tested the MX5 seats which seem to fit fine, I just need to work out a mounting system for them.
Wiring is a right mess so will be looking at that tomorrow
Nosh
brett84 said:
well things started today, until the rain began, here are some pics
http://s140.photobucket.com/albums/r30/luz008/TVR/
got the seats out, tested the MX5 seats which seem to fit fine, I just need to work out a mounting system for them.
Wiring is a right mess so will be looking at that tomorrow
Where are you in Notts mate ?http://s140.photobucket.com/albums/r30/luz008/TVR/
got the seats out, tested the MX5 seats which seem to fit fine, I just need to work out a mounting system for them.
Wiring is a right mess so will be looking at that tomorrow
Hangover and bad weather meant no work on the car today, yesterday got a bit done though
http://s140.photobucket.com/albums/r30/luz008/TVR/
door cards are a pain in the ass to take off, what a stupid design. Found so many disconnected wired it's going to be fun testing and redoing everything. The last owners wiring for the stereo was a right mess
http://s140.photobucket.com/albums/r30/luz008/TVR/
door cards are a pain in the ass to take off, what a stupid design. Found so many disconnected wired it's going to be fun testing and redoing everything. The last owners wiring for the stereo was a right mess
t!I'm going to be rewiring as much as possible to make sure everything works.
All new stereo wiring and amp in cubby hole behind drivers seat, the MX5 seats have speakers in the headrest so I can get rid of the 6x9s and I will be getting the TVR logo embroidered where the 6x9s are/where.
Yeah no trouble to pop round mate it'll be next weekend when i'm working on it again I think.
I need to make some mounts for the seats, I think i'll just weld some out of box section
All new stereo wiring and amp in cubby hole behind drivers seat, the MX5 seats have speakers in the headrest so I can get rid of the 6x9s and I will be getting the TVR logo embroidered where the 6x9s are/where.
Yeah no trouble to pop round mate it'll be next weekend when i'm working on it again I think.
I need to make some mounts for the seats, I think i'll just weld some out of box section
Had another day on Florence today, removed lower dash part, took hours removing all little bits of carpet and scraping off the stuck/burnt underlay.
Changed the two relays and also changed the heater valve.
Does anyone have a picture or know how this should be fitted back? It was one of those stupid things where I took it off and could not remember which way it went back it. I think it is correct but if anyone can confirm it would be appreciated.
Started applying the dynamat, going to double layer around bulkhead and transmission tunnel I think.
I also spent an hour or so just looking at the original wiring and working out how everything is put together. It's a bit of a mess and with it being so old don't actually know what is original or not?
Did TVRs come with a Cobra alarm as standard? or would this have been fitted afterwards? I'm guessing after because I have a standard Vauxhall key (no chip) and a seperate alarm key fob. I've got an immobilser with a little fob thing I have to press into place next to the ignition barrel before starting the car.
I found a pair of wires already in place to the mirror which i'm guessing was for optional heated mirrors? As I took the mirrors apart and they should be heated. Anyway, I can use those wires to install a reed switch in the mirrors
Could anyone also check the first picture for me and let me know if this wire is meant to be connected? it is loom taped together with two looped purple wires?
I need to work out what to do with the heater pipes? any advise? I was thinking to lagg them with B+Q stuff then fix to the underside of the heater matrix plastic box. I can't work out where they were mounted as standard, when I bought the car they were just hanging in the footwell??
Changed the two relays and also changed the heater valve.
Does anyone have a picture or know how this should be fitted back? It was one of those stupid things where I took it off and could not remember which way it went back it. I think it is correct but if anyone can confirm it would be appreciated.
Started applying the dynamat, going to double layer around bulkhead and transmission tunnel I think.
I also spent an hour or so just looking at the original wiring and working out how everything is put together. It's a bit of a mess and with it being so old don't actually know what is original or not?
Did TVRs come with a Cobra alarm as standard? or would this have been fitted afterwards? I'm guessing after because I have a standard Vauxhall key (no chip) and a seperate alarm key fob. I've got an immobilser with a little fob thing I have to press into place next to the ignition barrel before starting the car.
I found a pair of wires already in place to the mirror which i'm guessing was for optional heated mirrors? As I took the mirrors apart and they should be heated. Anyway, I can use those wires to install a reed switch in the mirrors
Could anyone also check the first picture for me and let me know if this wire is meant to be connected? it is loom taped together with two looped purple wires?
I need to work out what to do with the heater pipes? any advise? I was thinking to lagg them with B+Q stuff then fix to the underside of the heater matrix plastic box. I can't work out where they were mounted as standard, when I bought the car they were just hanging in the footwell??
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