- Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:39 am
#288293
I thought it might be a nice idea to copy my project topic to this forum too, so this is it. Don´t mind the timeline, it doesn´t always match.
I bought my first car, this EG8 DXi in 2009.
I bought some ignition parts and changed the spark plugs, ignition cap and rotor etc. The result was a total spark loss Ignition coil was blown.
After changing the coil, i bought some audio parts.
- Pioneer DEH-P8100BT
- Pioneer TS-E170CI
I did the adapters from the 10mm plywood.
Then something minor fixes:
License plate lights before/after:
Backlights before/after:
Previus owners painting skills
I removed the horrible green tapings. They were cutted to the shape _after_ installing them. So the cars paint had nasty cut markings
Then i installed the aftermarket central locking system by SteelMate.
The wirings inside the original harness:
The front door installation:
Some crunchy rust spots:
The repair piece
And some more rust:
Now i made some bad repair work, cause i was told by some wnb mechanics and painters that "when you do it like this, it will work"
I was told the i should weld the new piece to it in two pieces and that i should spray the 1-component Zinc-paint first and use the putty in top of it.
Well... That doesnt work cause the putty will cause the Zing to boil...
When i realized these problems. I gave up and drove the whole winter in just like this:
I knew that in spring 2010 i have to start it all over again.
In spring 2010 i made the decision that i wanna keep this car and really start this project.
More rust:
Dissassembling
My previous "hurry installations"
200 cable ties later...
Then i thought that when the carpet was off, i could change the color of it and also use Silent Coat sound dampening mat to reduct road noices.
Then some welding work:
I also took the towing hook of. I dont need it.
Then i bought DevilBiss FLG-5 spray gun...
I bought my first car, this EG8 DXi in 2009.
I bought some ignition parts and changed the spark plugs, ignition cap and rotor etc. The result was a total spark loss Ignition coil was blown.
After changing the coil, i bought some audio parts.
- Pioneer DEH-P8100BT
- Pioneer TS-E170CI
I did the adapters from the 10mm plywood.
Then something minor fixes:
License plate lights before/after:
Backlights before/after:
Previus owners painting skills
I removed the horrible green tapings. They were cutted to the shape _after_ installing them. So the cars paint had nasty cut markings
Then i installed the aftermarket central locking system by SteelMate.
The wirings inside the original harness:
The front door installation:
Some crunchy rust spots:
The repair piece
And some more rust:
Now i made some bad repair work, cause i was told by some wnb mechanics and painters that "when you do it like this, it will work"
I was told the i should weld the new piece to it in two pieces and that i should spray the 1-component Zinc-paint first and use the putty in top of it.
Well... That doesnt work cause the putty will cause the Zing to boil...
When i realized these problems. I gave up and drove the whole winter in just like this:
I knew that in spring 2010 i have to start it all over again.
In spring 2010 i made the decision that i wanna keep this car and really start this project.
More rust:
Dissassembling
My previous "hurry installations"
200 cable ties later...
Then i thought that when the carpet was off, i could change the color of it and also use Silent Coat sound dampening mat to reduct road noices.
Then some welding work:
I also took the towing hook of. I dont need it.
Then i bought DevilBiss FLG-5 spray gun...