xr2wishy

iTrader: (2)

you've made the right decision on the box, i fitted one to my xr2 and it's so precise selecting the correct gear.

slammedorion

Ill pm you if i need any advice on the conversion, It's on a ever growing list of jobs to sort now. Can't wait to make a start on it.

I've got alot going on atm so will just cross my fingers it gets done for next years show season.

Just started back at college on a apprenticeship through work, btec in mechanical engineering! Just doing it for 2 years to get skilled money.
It's only a thursday afternoon, its hard work getting the brain working again at 30 years old.
Getting married in May 2013.
I feel the box change will go to the side for now, but it's all sat there if I do get 5mins.
And last week was told my 28 year old brother has cancer.

Sticky.

iTrader: (4)

Sorry to hear about your brother mate

slammedorion

Fingers are crossed. Big shock mate, it's been a bad week.

slammedorion

No car updates, but thought I'd chuck a pic up of my Fastford photoshoot pic my sister had blown up at asda last year for Xmas, finally redecorated the hall and found somewhere to place it.

B19 JUB

hey fella sorry to hear about ya brother.id love to know where you got the half clears for the back of your orion.ive bought another orion and love to buy some

slammedorion

There clears with bottom half red light tinted.
Can't buy them new anymore, just keep a eye out on eBay.

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Cool pic on the wall.Sorry to hear about your brother.

slammedorion

Might get some more done at some stage.

Gotta crack on with the Orion soon, it'll soon be 2013 show season again.
Still got that manifold to fit. Mapping. Brembos to make fit or sell.
List just gets bigger

xrt-mart

iTrader: (1)

yeah come on mate pull ya finger out

slammedorion

lol

I've been sorting the garage out, sick of the condensation on the tin roof. So I've splashed out on some insulation board for the roof. Finally finished that on sunday, its about there now, a few little odds and sods to do. A few more lights are needed I think, new side door and double glazed window is next.
Anyway its much warmer in there now, and upto now seems to have sorted the condensation issues.
Now I can work on a dry car in a warmer garage.

Minirotty

Cracking photo.

I am doing the wifes head in now as I want to sell my house, just so I can get one with a garage lol

slammedorion

Cheers
Wouldn't be with my garage and carport, want a bigger garage now.
Will look into moving after our wedding.

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Yeh i also want a house with a garage.My tool box is now at my friends house.Ive got alloy wheels in my down stairs cupboard.car parts in a bin in my back garden and more alloys and car parts in my attic.Then my car jack and car cleaning products are in the spare room cupboard.

slammedorion

Right alittle update...

I've noticed over winter the blistering/ popping on the bootlid is getting alittle worse. ( Moisture in the paint )
It's been painted twice so far. Me wanting the car perfect again for the shows this year ( plus being used as my transport to my wedding in May ) I've finally bitten the bullet and decided to remove it for another attempt!!!

The worse bit about painting the bootlid is removing the spoiler... removing them blo*dy caps in the Saff spoiler without damaging them, the spoiler or the paint.

So thought I'd add a how 2 here with zero paint damage done.


At work on and off i'm doing the odd bit of panel beat training. So, take one slide hammer...





Next take a medium sized red mushroom ( dunno what there technically called, but thats what we know them by at work. )
Using a hot glue gun stick mushroom to a spoiler cap like so...





You'll see here slide hammer is adapted to slot onto the end of the mushroom.





Slot it onto mushroom and pull... hopefully it should pop out like so...





To remove mushroom and glue from spoiler cap spray with this stuff...





Repeated on other side.

Much easier than digging them out with a screw driver...


Dunno if you can make out the popping from the phone pics???

slammedorion

Might even get the other rear wheel bearing changed while im back on this...
Still got the exhaust manifold to change over...
And as for the Brembo's...
Think they'll be going back up forsale!!!
No way there fitting behind the Borbets without spacers...

IanC

I was expecting sum pics of you getting the frs box fitted for a min there!

slammedorion

Sorry.
Got to much going on ATM to attempt it. It's all still here.
It'll still get done.

atm

Been waiting for an update on this!

Was going to say if you decide not to do the box conversion give me a shout as I may buy the box back off you!

Sorry to hear about your brother btw..

slammedorion

Cheers, Box conversion will happen ASAP. Need to get wedding out the way first

Wilson30

This is one of the best looking orion's ive seen and you dont see many about thease day's and you have put alot of time and hardwork into this one keep the update's and pics coming m8

We_The_People

Looks good loving the colour!

slammedorion

Dropped boot lid and rear bumper off for paint this morning.



Vectra managed with ease...
Should get the back for weekend, will get them refitted then get the new exhaust manifold on.
April will soon be here, time for some extra boost!!!

SAV191x

car's amazing mate.. you wouldnt have a pic or stil no how too mount the altenator having problem mounting mine to zetec.. everyone says different ways ???

slammedorion

Think I used a cvh mount??? It's been a while.


Just renewed the tax for the show season, time for some mapping.
Hope the cts stage 2 box can hold out...

slammedorion

Bootlid and bumper are looking perfect again.
Not fitted yet due to man flu, misses is moaning as there still in our bedroom.

Sticky.

iTrader: (4)

Did you ever fit the Brembo's?

slammedorion

Nope, wheels ain't gonna clear them without spacers. And ain't got arch clearance to space them...
Wanna buy them?
Was gonna try some Reyland calipers...

Sticky.

iTrader: (4)

Text me a price mate?

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

How is your brother getting on matey.

slammedorion

Back up Christies this month for check up...


Pulled my finger out this evening, after speaking to a mate tonight...
I've come home and pulled the tax out of the cupboard that's been in there for 5-6 weeks...
Decided to unlock the Orion and stick the new tax in the window...
It's a start...

fraser9764

iTrader: (3)

Well mine is done apart from putting the tax disc in the window as I need a new holder, so you got one up on me

slammedorion

So much to do...
You'd think I'd get out in the garage to get away from the wedding talk!!!

slammedorion

Pulled it out of the garage the other day for a full mopping session, sorry no pics...
Tax is now in the window and once again the paintwork is back upto standard...

This evening I've decided to start wrapping the new manifold I've had sitting here for months...
Need to order some more exhaust wrap to finish it...

thebronze

Read this all the way through.... Nice ride... I would go with the silver wheels and Ambers... Moonstones look great with both

slammedorion

Not a chance if that happening while I own it...

slammedorion

Taken pics while its clean...
Paint works wearing lots if blackfire sealant...

Sticky.

iTrader: (4)

He's gay and has no taste when it comes to Amber's.

SmudgerByName

[QUOTE=slammedorion;3141451]... My past cars... a couple of MK2 Orions, a MK3, a UK Impreza Turbo, a Impreza Type R...



This car is stunning! this the mk2?

slammedorion

[QUOTE=smudgerbyname;6230979]
Mk3