Couldn't resist

[JustCruisn]

So what caused all that ? Hit something or wheel studs shearing ??

[sports racer]

Lose wheel studs. Previous owner denied it but when we checked the other 3 wheels all the studs could be tightened up 1/4 a turn to the correct torque setting. I couldn't be bothered hassling him any further because the car was so cheap.

So far everything the previous owner has touched hasn't been done right. Highbeam doesn't work because the bulbs were swapped for single filament bulbs (not dual) and only one headlight works. The bulbs are highbeam only but wired into the lowbeam circuit so at least you could drive it at night. The bonnet catch was mangled so you needed a screwdriver to work it. That's why the grill is in the boot and the bonnet was held down with cable ties. My mate spent 10 min with a big screwdriver to bend it back in shape and got it working perfectly.

I'm afraid to look under the back where he fit lowered Pedders springs. At least he included the front springs with the car and a full set of new brake disks.

[sports racer]

At least it's home.



Next step is to swap a few bits of my other one (lights, wheels until I get another Bora Sport wheel, boot, a few bits of trim etc) then take it for rego.

It's going to be my daily, to Canberra each day for work - 100 ks away.

[JustCruisn]

Check those springs, I got a feeling an angle grinder may have been the tool of choice

[sports racer]

C'mon, that's not a sin. Normally I'm the angle grinder king.

This car has bright red new Pedder springs in the back and the front ones came with the car for me to fit at my leisure. I also got 4 new brake disks. Can't believe how heavy those things are.

[sports racer]

I'm slowly getting the new car ready for rego. One of the first things fixed was the boot.



Took it off with all the wiring left behind, ready to be put into the boot off the other Bora.



I made sure to swap the lock so I don't need 2 keys.



I still need to get the dimples out of the guard but the new boot looks heaps better.



Next on the list was to fix the headlights so at least I can have high beam and get low beam working for both headlights. You wouldn't believe the rats nest that was in there.



It's so handy having a spare car to get bits off. The downside is putting all the dud parts off the good Bora back on the spare parts car.

Here's both cars with my MK3 daily. You can see how low the new one is with the Pedders springs in the back.



Still to do:

Put the standard rear springs in for rego. When it's passed rego I'll pull them out and put in the Pedders in the front and back so it sits nice and low.
Find and fix the cause of the warning light on the dash for the traction control.
Replace all 4 brake disks.
Find and fix the slight play in the front end when I wobble the front right wheel.

That should be everything needed for rego.

Once it's passed I'll get these 17's on.



Should look good on the car.

Cheers

Paul

[Sirocco20348]

I'm slowly getting the new car ready for rego. One of the first things fixed was the boot.

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Took it off with all the wiring left behind, ready to be put into the boot off the other Bora.

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I made sure to swap the lock so I don't need 2 keys.

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I still need to get the dimples out of the guard but the new boot looks heaps better.

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Next on the list was to fix the headlights so at least I can have high beam and get low beam working for both headlights. You wouldn't believe the rats nest that was in there.

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It's so handy having a spare car to get bits off. The downside is putting all the dud parts off the good Bora back on the spare parts car.

Here's both cars with my MK3 daily. You can see how low the new one is with the Pedders springs in the back.

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Still to do:

Put the standard rear springs in for rego. When it's passed rego I'll pull them out and put in the Pedders in the front and back so it sits nice and low.
Find and fix the cause of the warning light on the dash for the traction control.
Replace all 4 brake disks.
Find and fix the slight play in the front end when I wobble the front right wheel.

That should be everything needed for rego.

Once it's passed I'll get these 17's on.

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Should look good on the car.

Cheers

Paul

Nice work mate, that's a fair amount of work! Hopefully you had someone to help you with the boot and bonnet!

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[beale187]

That's some nice work Paul. Swapping parts, donor cars, working on grass... feel your pain right there.

is the play in the front wheel, is it horizontal play? vertical? or all directions?

As for the traction control, hit me up when your free and/or in around Sydney and I'll scan it with VCDS. I had similar problems with one of my 4mo's.

[sports racer]

The play is horizontal, there's a faint clunk when I move the wheel. It's almost nothing to worry about but with the car being out of rego for over a year and needing to get a blue slip I don't want to give the inspectors anything to complain about.

If I could get the car to you I'd love to take up your offer but Catch 22. I need it registered to get to you but I can't get it registered until I fix the issue that you can help with.

[beale187]

Ball joint or tie rod end at guess. If it's a wheel bearing they're be play all over the place, the noise is different also.

traction control light can be caused by so many things it's ridiculous. ABS sensor, haldex, yaw rate sensor etc... besides the light any driveability issues? rear wheel locking up? or ABS light flashing ocassionally?

[sports racer]

I'll have a good look for the source of the noise this weekend if the weather holds off. Max of 7 degrees today at Braidwood.

I've got a cheap scanner, I'll see what code it brings up. At a last resort I'll swap ECU's and see if the warning light goes away. Car drives perfectly despite the light being on.

[sports racer]

The right side of the steering rack needs to come off, that's where the play is.

I replaced the front discs but it's too cold after 4pm to keep doing work so I'll try to get the tie rod off next weekend.



And I finally got the wheels from Newcastle. Canberra guy was getting a car up there and threw them in his ute. I just had to visit him twice because he couldn't open the tray on the ute.