philbotley

Thanking you..

Will update asafp

Cheers - Phil

philbotley

Actually Billy mate i was talking to Scott this week in work lol

He was reminising about Fords now he's a beemer lover pmsl..

Phil

philbotley

Right... As some will know i collected an Engine last weekend for the old dear with Ian Southam.. Thanks Ian, Luv ya!!

Ok its a EFI N/A engine from a XR31 (90spec) actually all i really wanted was the block but got a lot more than i bargained for which has saved me shedloads of wonga.

Its now sat nice and dry in my garage after an intensive tidy up in there lol, Had to be a bit ruthless with some of my spares but hey not all clutter is good lol.. Cheers again Ian lol..










Bye, Cya.. Up for sale soon lol..


Et Voila..

Got the complete inlet and exhaust manifold but will prob use the S1 manifold but modified for bigger/better turbo, Have everything i need Coil wise including the original plastic cover.. And many more bits that have saved me Coinage lol..

So.. Its on with the saving lol.


Cheers - Phil

philbotley

Right....

Well after months and months of harcore saving i finally managed to put some money away and actually spend it on the S1 PMSL.. Got my first gifts of love today, Well not so much gifts of love for me but for the car pmsl.. Well ok Both lol..








Airtec Alloy radiator, G2 Intercooler with 2 fans..


Avo road suspension kit, Erm missing the rear shocks in the box but are due tomorrow lol..

Just waiting for rear uprated suspension bushes and treated myself to 4 new axle stands and a decent trolley jack ready for a trial fit of the rads and suspension so i can work out all my clearances and what needs reworking to miss the wheels and fans..

Hopefully another update at the weekend with parts..

Cheers - Phil

Hezz

excellent

kitchy

nice to see some updates on this mate

smila

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fezzajsy

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nice

BillyCabrio

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Alright Phil!

Glad to see some movement on the Rs at last

Zetecfiesta

looking good!

nixonfrs

spot on m8 keep up the good work

Glenn_

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Fook me it was well rotton.I thought my mate was bad.Top work mate and well done.

philbotley

Cheers for replys everyone..


Got my rear Avo shocks that were missing from the kit on friday!!





Still waiting for stuff though!! Always a pisser when you have bought things but dont have em in your grasp PMSL

Phil

Robs Frst

good work, coming on nicely

Daveysaff

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Brilliant build

philbotley

Thanking you Guys..

Phil

philbotley

Finally recieved my rear suspension bush kit from Flo-Flex..



Thats all the rear bushes less the top shock mount rubbers as im going Ford on those.


Certainly all coming together slowly

Phil

reborns1

Guess whos back!!!!

Looking jolly nice there phil looks like we've both had a bit of a break. Time for some progress methinks.

philbotley

Yeah man.. Just ran out of cash as ever!!

I'll check yours out in a bit, Are you still at Audi's lol..

Phil

Minirotty

Thats some sexy shit

Looking forward to this weekend mate

philbotley

Gonna be good times Mate!!

Better get the beers in lol..

Phil

fezzajsy

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philbotley

Cheers Mate..

Phil

philbotley

Another Parcel today Peeps..





Adjustable TCA's from Compbrake..

Gonna dig out all the other suspension stuff i have in the loft and see whats left to get hold of..

Phil

philbotley

Went up in my loft today to dig out some of my suspension componants which i'll need shortly for the trail fit!!


OSR suspension lol..


NSR..


Some of the new suspension that will be eventually either powder coated or stove enamelled.. Got some old bits too like the front and rear anti roll bars and front knuckles that will be done too..


Forgot about my new MK4 lockset..


Purists and people in the know will already be thinking hang on the MK4 Barrel housings are different to the MK3!!
And you'd be correct but you think i wouldnt have thought of that..


Got my Mate James to machine out a 3rd notch, widen one of the notches already there and also to drill a hole for the release button!! Get in!!!!!


Et Voila.




The doors are MK4 anyway so only gotta rework the inside frame for where the inner handle goes and got to mod the tailgate for the MK4 barrel/lock to fit..


Phil

BillyCabrio

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philbotley

Cheers Billy mate..

Phil

philbotley

Got my bodykit through the post Yay!!!

Just needs a bit of fettling and repair here and there..


Front arches..


Rear arches..


Front and side skirts..


Tailgate spoiler..


In good nick actually, has all four unbroken studs and caps too..

Cant wait to get stuck in, Just gotta find the time lol..


Phil

fezzajsy

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nice one mate,will be nice to see this done

reborns1

What's happening Phil, any further along. ours is pretty much done but don't run yet theres still a few bits we haven't managed to source, silly bits of trim etc but Carl can keep hunting for them whilst using the car.

philbotley

Hey Guys,

Sorry i havent been about for a while, Not much has happened to the old girl since my last update..

This year i took her back into my old place of work and basically re-prepped all the outside of the shell again as a little bit of surface rust took hold, All done and the outside, doors and tailgate are now in two-pack grey primer..

A small update is that i'm now a proud father of a 1 year old Boy and in the new year i will be putting the project up for sale as i really dont have the time let alone the money to further the project on.. She really needs painting now and i'd like to see her go to a good home and to someone who will complete the paintwork stage within the next few months!!

The 16'' RS 7 spokes have been refurbished again as they started to corrode under the laquer They have been repainted in the same paint as the late shape VW Scirroco wheels which look really good.

Anyway, Will put up a proper for sale post in the new year as soon as i can. I would like the project to go complete even though i know i will get more money by splitting it.

in the meantime anyone who is seriously interested please PM me or for a quicker response email me on philip.botley@prospect-legal.co.uk

Thanks

Phil

RSmark84

Excellent thread, shame to read through it all to find out its turned into a for sale thread.

dean richardson

Gutted you won't get chance to finish this you was doing a top job on it ... I really need a kick up the arse to get mine finished and reading things like this gives me the get up and go ... Hope this car goes to a good home and will be back out 1 day !!!

AJC

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If you end up with it on eBay. Be sure to put a link up

philbotley

Cheers Guys.

Was a hard decision to make but am good with it now, She really needs to go to someone who will crack on getting her painted and back together!!

I wont be able to do that for years

Wont put it on ebay more likely Pistonheads etc.

Have had a couple of enquiries so will see how things go.

Thanks

Phil

Minirotty

I know you've thought long about it mate, but Indon't see why you don't just leave it sat in garage untill you can build it, you'll be gutted specialy when ya brothers is done and ya see that.

philbotley

Thing is Kev it needs painting like now or within a few months max, Cant keep flatting it back and re-priming. I just dont have the money for the quality of paintwork that it deserves

As for my Bro's one, I havent seen or spoken to him in about a year and from what i hear he's sold it. Family's ehh lol..

I hear you Buddy its just bad timing lol

Love ya lol and try to pop up soon to see you and the family and L2 lol..

Phil

Minirotty

True I suppose mate, still shame though.

No prob' either mate, will also come your house again this year too pal