Finally got some updates for this!
The niggly bits are starting to pile up on the car, so have decided to sort a few of them out.
Firstly, the car was in need of a service. All the filters were changed end of last year, so it was just the oil/oil filter, top up all fluids and have a nose. I used Quantum long life oil.
I bought a load of new bits from Skoda. New front mats, arm rest trim, passenger door trim, bumper clips, under tray clips (mines been off for months!),
I dunno about anyone else, but I had no idea what I was purchasing when I bought the 'bumper clips'. I've never seen a picture of how they work, here's for anyone else who's curious:
I'm still not happy with how the bumpers sit, they've sorted it out for the most part, but still not 100% flush, anyone else get the same problem?
here's before
here's after
I was in a bit of a rush as it was pretty much pouring with rain, so may give it another go. Not really sure how much life these clips have in them though, may have to buy
another set to get it right. From removing the bumper i noticed the IC is a bit of a state, so will take it apart again to give this a good clean anyhow.
Interior plastic trim, new in old out
Mine had some slight play from removing the doorcards several times to fit the audio.
I also bought a catch can, along with some kind donations from a few Brisky members.
Still waiting on my breather, just need another 90 degree bend and the have the right colour breather sent out. I wanted everything all black and subtle so it looks OEM, and mounted it low so that you can't see when the engine cover is on.
I was therefore pretty miffed when the catch can (which was advertised as all plain black) arrived with a massive Toyosport logo on it. So I got some black vinyl to cover that up, and with the remainder of the vinyl, made up a nice finish for the engine cover (the OEM plastic scratches wayyy to easily). I've had a vRS badge waiting to go on it for months.
Will get pics of the whole engine bay when I've had a chance to clean it.
Here's what I have so far with regards to the catch can.
I had plans to blank off the EGR same day also, but ran out of time. I'll do this within the next couple of weeks when I get a chance.
Also, I bought some new wheels. I had plans for some 17" Audi TDi sport wheels, which I think would've looked really good. But after pricing everything up to around £750 (wheels, refurb, tyres, adaptors, fitting) I couldn't justify it. Also, I love how the car handles on 16's. Some freshly refurbed gunmetal OEM wheels came up on here for a good price, so I couldn't resist.
3 coats of sealant, 2 coats of wax per wheel.
Went to have the tyres changed over, and the front inners are knackered. So new rubber on the front also (86916k for my own reference).
I'll have pics of the wheels on the car when I've received my new centre caps.
Car's booked into to have the tracking done on Tuesday also. It's never been right and has always pulled to the left since the last set of tyres. I've explained how much grief I've had with previous alignment, and that many other suffer from the same problems, but he seems to know what he's talking about and has warmly accepted the challenge. So fingers crossed I'll have a straight running car!
So list of jobs to-do is now looking like this
EGR blank
IC clean and have another crack at the bumpers.
Book in with electric specialist to sort out the phantom self locking issue I have
Fix the sticky boot mechanism
Remove backbox (gain back some weight-loss from the sound proofing)
Few bits and bobs at the sprayers
Keep an eye out for a good deal on 312mms.
Then a full correction detail in the spring.