My restoration project FC3S Turbo II

[TiddlesRX7]

You\'ll need to wind the pistons in on the rears. It can be a ..... to do if you don\'t have the tool (ask Grinder). I managed just with a pair of long nose pliers and a lot of patience.

[Koose]

Oh right yeah thats normal dude Yep i have a winder. theyre ubder a tenner.

[1990_fc3s_t2]

Excellent progress, done more in a few weeks than ive done in two years :Thumbs-up:rollin:rollin

[grinder]

Excellent progress, done more in a few weeks than ive done in two years :Thumbs-up:rollin:rollin

i was thinking exactly the same to be honest !!!!!!!!!!!

[dthebuk]

haha im loving that inspiration

[Koose]

OK, we now have two fully working headlights. Thanks to RK Autos for supplying the motor.

Recieved the pas pipes today to replace the leaking one, but didnt have a tool required.

Finished battery to boot and all works lovely:



Also fitted Banzai Dual run alternator pulley and belts. Need an airgun to torque up the alternator though as i cant stop it spinning enough to secure it to a decent standard.

[L18M]

i like your batt terminal connectors, where did you get them from?

[soldave]

Good work bro.  Am looking at painting the calipers myself, but don\'t know if I can be bothered taking them off again to paint em!  Yes, I am that lazy...

[grinder]

Good work bro.  Am looking at painting the calipers myself, but don\'t know if I can be bothered taking them off again to paint em!  Yes, I am that lazy...

Damn , i KNEW i knew that car from somewhere ... damn those DVD Forums !!

http://forums.thedigitalfix.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=9001316&postcount=442

[Koose]

Is that my car? I cant read that forum as im nota member.

Thanks Dave btw, i normally cant be arsed to remove them for paint, but they were being rebuilt at the same time.

Liam - Car Audio Direct

[grinder]

ah sorry Koose - its the red car above !

[soldave]

Damn , i KNEW i knew that car from somewhere ... damn those DVD Forums !!

http://forums.thedigitalfix.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=9001316&postcount=442

Yeah, that\'s me.  Not been there in quite a while though.

[Koose]

Hi guys


Small updates - removed ACV and EGR, fitted new plugs, shes running better now.

I have a 3" full exhaust to go on, fitted an induction kit and my electric fan, also Water temp, oil temp and oil pressure defi type gauges.



Also fitted some of the purple hoses and anodised purple nuts and bolts around the engine bay.

Done the rear drivers brake overhaul (rebuilt caliper, black diamond grooved discs, mintex pads, braided lines. Also derusted the suspension arms and jenolited ready for hammerite.

Fitted the new pins and clips from Rock Auto (i have a spare kit should anyone need one)



Negatives - Inspected the underneath further for cancer, and its very bad drivers side :



Some parts i have to fit are :

17 x 8 and 17 x 9 Rota Drift Grid
Oil for engine and tranny from Opie
Oil filters, oil sandwich plate and sensors for the gauges
Short shifter




Parts next to buy :

Rust repair panels
Some sort of uprated shocks/springs
Superflex poly bushes

Engine bay currently :




Oh also fitted Evo 3 Recaros thanks to Soldaves FC3S Recaro runners from Yapan. (drivers side needed minimal work, passenger needed none)

[soldave]

Like the paintwork, like the shiiiiny air filter, and like the fact you\'re sorting out the brakes.

Only thing I have to say I\'m not a huge fan of is those rims & tyres.  IMO they just look a bit too modern/hardparker for the rest of the car.  But hell, what do I know about looks!

[NeilSR]

Looking forward to pics of the wheels fitted