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Thank you Steven bell.
Work performed so far:
-4 tires replaced
-four wheels aligned
-power steering pump o-ring replaced
- trans fluid (drain/filled) Ac delco synchromesh friction modifier
-both rear wheel bearings replaced
-hfl unit disconnected
-a/c system checked and charged to specs
- 1 extra key cut/programmed at the dealer
options installed:
-wheel locks
-cargo tray
-cargo net
Thank you guys.
Took a nice ride through some awesome country roads to "Harry's you pull it" in Pennsylvania .
My twin ,let's just say was very naked.
Not much was salvaged at all.Got a few better trim pieces for $20.
I did manage to get an impressive 423 miles out of a full tank (28 mpg).
nice! i'm thinking about doing the same to get rid of some of the silver in the car. which vinyl did you go with and how hard was it? do you have a link for what you purchased? and please put up pics once you install!!
You're my hero, man...
I absolutely love the project.
If my wife allowed it, and I found one cheap enough, I'd be all over this...
there are no other platforms I'm THAT familiar with.
The area around the radio knobs would drive me nuts.
That is one thing I'm terrible at...wrapping. I also despise it.
Have you looked at the leather covers endlessrpm sells? Good way to hide the torn seat covers!
Honestly I'm somewhat of a perfectionist, not really pleased with the way the trim came out. Will see , maybe i'll just leave it. Cool tip on the seat covers might go for that at the right time. Currently paying off an engagement ring, super excited about that.
Will install this sooner then later.
Thanks guys, not engaged yet. Just working my tail off to get that ring. 👍
@champaned_out thats a great question .
In pure performance both the type-s auto and the 6 speed are A blast to drive. Hard to pick a favorite, both fun to drive.
I would pick the one I currently have (6speed manual) mainly because of the fuel economy.
Getting 28 mpg on this versus 23 mpg on the type s auto.
Also feel like this gear box does a better justice to the power this engines produce.
So final answer is: neither...
best way to go is a type s manual. 🏁
Almost forgot ,
latest and greatest on keeping it runing like it should. A little light on the dash the other day in the holiday spirits. This sensors tend to give up in the cold.
A supercharger would have been nice, but got to be realistic. It is my daily driver. I'm currently living in Kearny, will be moving soon. Not sure where yet.
Just a little dirty. Drove like this for a few days while the shift knob boot was getting installed.
Thank you rockstar143, sometimes i just don't have enough time but i get it done eventually.
work performed recently:
- rear sway bar bushings
- only one front lower ball joint ( it was a royal pain in the but to remove ) Will do other side next time
-headligths restoration
-tire rotation
- oil change
any tips for doing the side trim wrap? i'm about to try to wrap my side trims at lunch. did you just clamp the side trim on a bench or something and then use heat as you pull it tight across the trim? or do you only need heat when there's bubbles you need to squeegee out?
any tips for doing the side trim wrap? i'm about to try to wrap my side trims at lunch. did you just clamp the side trim on a bench or something and then use heat as you pull it tight across the trim? or do you only need heat when there's bubbles you need to squeegee out?
Sockr1,
just cut the vinyl to the size of the trim and add an inch all around so you can tuck it under, adhere the flat surface first and once that's done, use a heat gun or blow dryer to soften up your excess vinyl to stretch it and tuck it under. Take your time where the round part where the volume knob is, make sure not to stretch it too much or it'll rip. And you don't have to clamp it down, I just had mines on my lap as I did it.
just cut the vinyl to the size of the trim and add an inch all around so you can tuck it under, adhere the flat surface first and once that's done, use a heat gun or blow dryer to soften up your excess vinyl to stretch it and tuck it under. Take your time where the round part where the volume knob is, make sure not to stretch it too much or it'll rip. And you don't have to clamp it down, I just had mines on my lap as I did it.
thanks i appreciate the tip! i've never wrapped before and am going to try some 5d carbon fiber wrap on the side trims to spruce things up a bit. if i don't like it i'll just take it right off. figured it was worth the $10 risk haha. thanks again
thanks i appreciate the tip! i've never wrapped before and am going to try some 5d carbon fiber wrap on the side trims to spruce things up a bit. if i don't like it i'll just take it right off. figured it was worth the $10 risk haha. thanks again
No problem, anytime. It was my first time doing it when I did mines too. It isn't too hard. Just take your time and you should be good.
2005 TL 6 speed Project
10-17-2016, 08:23 PM
