So after part 1 of the install I was waiting for new door backs, and a good set of used vinyl door panels. Got the wood backs in and they are precut for the door so all I had to do was cut them for … Continue readingStereo Install Pt 2
The audio system in this car is atrocious! Horrible. When I bought it, it had a non working Sony head unit that flashed multicolored lights. No sound except occasional bursts of static. It had 6.5” Eclipse coax speakers in the doors. One worked the other … Continue readingStereo Install Pt 1
If you dont know what a “Trunk Monkey” is google it….they are a series of VERY funny commercials about putting a monkey in your trunk as a VERY effective anti-theft device. I was looking at my trunk after installing a new fuel sending unit … Continue readingTrunk Monkey
So after about 2 days of driving the car settled and was just too low for daily driving. It also handled like crap. Rubbing everywhere and seemingly riding on bricks. I was afraid of this. Well I have just a few options now. Since … Continue readingStance adjustments…again!
So I have been pretty unhappy with the ride height of the car. I thought the front of the car was too high. Its very common for 2002’s to have the front higher than the rear. This is largely due to US ride height regulations. … Continue readingStance adjustments…..lower front! ITS PERFECT!
So I have owned the 2002 for 6 months and well ALOT has been done. So far here is a list of completed items. ✓ Dash lighting fixed ✓ High Beams fixed ✓ Original Carb fixed ✓ Front Struts replaced with Bilstein Sports ✓ Bent … Continue reading6 Month Update
Installed the seats today and it was all in all a pretty straightforward process. One of the nuts that holds the seats in the car got stripped and I had a bit of a time getting that resolved, but all is done and I took … Continue readingRecaro Seats Installed!
The seats have arrived….got a deal on them, I could not pass them up. Front seats from a BMW 320is that are recently recovered, restuffed, and new webbing installed. Redone in Marine Blue, my interior color. But then there is a bonus! Completely redone … Continue readingRecaro Seats are here!!!!
It was a wonderful Sunday afternoon. I decided to take the 2002 into the twisty mountain roads of Ortega Highway. Plenty of high speed sweepers, hairpins, and small offshoots that would allow me to evaluate the suspension and motor. I have traveled this road before … Continue readingA day in the canyons…..
So now that the major mechanical issues are dealt with. Its all about cosmetics! So the interior and engine bay are the focus points right now. So I plan the following: 1. New Carpet 2. Clean headliner 3. Install sunroof interior panel that was missing. … Continue readingInterior phase 1