Restoration thread, I'm next

Restoration thread, I'm next

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Hedgehopper

1,537 posts

245 months

Saturday 19th December 2020
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http://thumbsnap.com/Mj5uQcOq

When Lloyds change the ecu they will get rid of all the above. I asked them to remove the immobiler as well which also helps the tidy up. The problem is that with a full size battery space will always be tight for an ideal install. I swapped my battery for an Odyssey PC 92? which helped a great deal allowing the new ecu to be fitted to the bulkhead beneath the fuse box and also making access to the fuses much easier.

The new ecu was the best money that I ever spent on the car.

MuffDaddy

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1,415 posts

206 months

Saturday 19th December 2020
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Thanks for the picture. I already have an odyssey battery so hopefully it will be a smooth running car and a few inches leg room

MuffDaddy

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1,415 posts

206 months

Saturday 9th January 2021
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Small update. I've ordered an electronic handbrake.

Classic Chim

12,424 posts

150 months

Saturday 9th January 2021
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Oh tell us more...
Pictures are the law round here biggrin


MuffDaddy

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206 months

Saturday 9th January 2021
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Classic Chim said:
Oh tell us more...
Pictures are the law round here biggrin
I'm not doing the work so don't have any pics yet. Should be delivered to the workshop next week and we need a discussion around how it is fitted.

I'll update once I can.

Classic Chim

12,424 posts

150 months

Saturday 9th January 2021
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MuffDaddy said:
I'm not doing the work so don't have any pics yet. Should be delivered to the workshop next week and we need a discussion around how it is fitted.

I'll update once I can.
thumbup

MuffDaddy

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1,415 posts

206 months

Sunday 10th January 2021
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Ooh and because I am a massive tease, I've just got myself in the queue for something very special. Will transform the car. Again more to follow.

Penelope Stopit

11,209 posts

110 months

Sunday 10th January 2021
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MuffDaddy said:
I've just got myself in the queue for something very special. Will transform the car
New fusebox?

Magicsmurf

27 posts

93 months

Sunday 10th January 2021
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Does the canems ecu add much in way of performance ?

TwinKam

2,998 posts

96 months

Sunday 10th January 2021
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Penelope Stopit said:
MuffDaddy said:
I've just got myself in the queue for something very special. Will transform the car
New fusebox?
Traction control?

MuffDaddy

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1,415 posts

206 months

Sunday 10th January 2021
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TwinKam said:
Traction control?
I have the built in to my right foot :-).

I'm hopeful the Canems will tidy up the fusebox. The remaining fuses will be behind the passenger seat. I'm not concerned about the Canems freeing up power, it's more about reliability.



Penelope Stopit

11,209 posts

110 months

Monday 11th January 2021
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TwinKam said:
Penelope Stopit said:
MuffDaddy said:
I've just got myself in the queue for something very special. Will transform the car
New fusebox?
Traction control?
Auto box with paddle shift?

Classic Chim

12,424 posts

150 months

Monday 11th January 2021
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MuffDaddy said:
Ooh and because I am a massive tease, I've just got myself in the queue for something very special. Will transform the car. Again more to follow.
A decent set of tyres and shocks rofl
Carlos Fandango computer ride height controlled Dampers,,,,,

Transform the car,,,, I’ve heard that before, got it,,, a new Dif biggrin

Steve_D

13,749 posts

259 months

Monday 11th January 2021
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Classic Chim said:
A decent set of tyres and shocks rofl
Carlos Fandango computer ride height controlled Dampers,,,,,

Transform the car,,,, I’ve heard that before, got it,,, a new Dif biggrin
Very few other sections of PH would understand your reference to Carlos Fandango.

Steve

sixor8

6,308 posts

269 months

Monday 11th January 2021
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Youtube - Carlos Fandango wheels smile

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqqZ28m8uCo&fe...

MuffDaddy

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1,415 posts

206 months

Monday 11th January 2021
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Paddle shift was on my wishlist. I'm working through what I would change or add to make it my perfect car for the next 10/20 years. I've discounted power steering but will have the clutch lightened and the handbrake converted. These are to prepare for worsening arthritis.

The big change is more for long distance cruising.

It's roof related.

Penelope Stopit

11,209 posts

110 months

Monday 11th January 2021
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MuffDaddy said:
Paddle shift was on my wishlist
Ok then

Digital Audio Broadcasting Aerial?

MuffDaddy

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1,415 posts

206 months

Monday 11th January 2021
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Penelope Stopit said:
Ok then

Digital Audio Broadcasting Aerial?
Already have one. Never use it.

Panoramic roof.

Penelope Stopit

11,209 posts

110 months

Monday 11th January 2021
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Interesting, would never have guessed it

MuffDaddy

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1,415 posts

206 months

Monday 11th January 2021
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Penelope Stopit said:
Interesting, would never have guessed it
Transform is different for different people.

I've no desire for more power but a lighter cabin appeals. As do the lines when the roof is off.