hugh Posted 2October, 2014 Report Share Posted 2October, 2014 I do like the gold/bronze but not on a blue car - black all the way IMO. Enjoying the thread, I thought the cosmetic stuff was going to wait.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 2October, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 2October, 2014 A number of people (including Porsche) have recommended these guys down the coast to me: http://www.depuluwheels.com I haven't used them, but it's probably a good place to start. You can upload pics of your wheels to get an accurate quote. Thanks for that... I have used them once before to repair a wrx sti rim with a flat spot.. wasn't cheap the but the work was awesome. I just sent some photos and will see what comes back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 2October, 2014 Report Share Posted 2October, 2014 My pleasure! I like Larry's wheels - do exactly that. I think they'll look good on the blue.. Anyone got some idea where in Brisbane to get rims stripped, repaired and painted? Just scored a set of cup1 replicas from Tit (thanks mate!) and looking at changing the colour... What do people think about rim colour? I know it's personal but I'm thinking along the lines of a metallic gold like WRX STI, or even a bronze colour like that fella from AMMO NYC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 2October, 2014 Report Share Posted 2October, 2014 Thanks for that... I have used them once before to repair a wrx sti rim with a flat spot.. wasn't cheap the but the work was awesome. I just sent some photos and will see what comes back. Cool, keen to know what they come back with if you're happy to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911oclock Posted 2October, 2014 Report Share Posted 2October, 2014 T&D recommended a place on the Goldie, think it was called 'Fix my Rim'. Apparently they've refinished Fuchs aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 2October, 2014 Report Share Posted 2October, 2014 How bad are they? Why not have a crack yourself? I refinished a set of rims using Wurth silver wheel paint, came out pretty good for an orbital-sander and rattle can job. All it needed was sanding down to get rid of curb marks, a good high build primer and then color and clear finish. I also had them balanced as I wasn't sure if they were going to be straight or not, but if you trust the source, you could skip that part. Cheapest quotes I got were $150 per wheel, I think I spent $70 all up on paint and about 2 days messing about - 1 to sand and prep, 2nd to spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 2October, 2014 Report Share Posted 2October, 2014 T&D recommended a place on the Goldie, think it was called 'Fix My Rim". Sure that place wasn't in the Valley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 3October, 2014 Report Share Posted 3October, 2014 Best place on the coast for wheel repairs is Depulu Wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 3October, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 3October, 2014 Sure that place wasn't in the Valley dude! that was funny and disturbing all at the same time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 3October, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 3October, 2014 Well, just picked up the car from T&D from having the wheels aligned and the ride heights adjusted.. $270 thank you very much... Gotta say, I'm not that excited about doing that again...........it doesn't look any different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 3October, 2014 Report Share Posted 3October, 2014 Titanium like Mschport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 3October, 2014 Report Share Posted 3October, 2014 I reckon gold wheels would look good. Though I do like the early WRX's Something different anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 14October, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 14October, 2014 Ive been toying with the idea of removing the engine to chase a pesky oil leak for a while... Got some cool rear wheel stands from a friend... And a massive jack for getting it up there.. It's actually not too oily underneath compared to some I have seen... Rear bumper off just in case... and engine adapter plate from Pelican... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 14October, 2014 Report Share Posted 14October, 2014 GT with low Termi's, I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 14October, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 14October, 2014 Good eye KGB! Yes, it's a good fun bike.. easier on the wrists than my sport1000... Have you seen the new Ducati Scrambler? What do you think? I was contemplating selling the GT and replacing with a Scrambler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 14October, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 14October, 2014 I tried to take photos of every connector I undid following the step by step in Streathers book... Once I got all the top connectors undone, breather hoses etc, I turned attention to the bottom. Undoing the AT cooler lines is a bloody fiddly job. Getting 2x19mm spanners in there with hardly any space and lots of cables fouling everything caused much cursing swearing and bruising... Eventually we got it out... Upon lowering though, it turns out there are a couple more connectors and vacuum tubes that the book doesn't mention... Or maybe I missed them... it was getting dark, and the jack was poking out the garage door and I had to get it dropped otherwise the garage could close. My mate assured me that a smart thief, would wait till I put it all back together before trying to steal it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 14October, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 14October, 2014 Throttle cable disconnection is an interesting one. I totally missed this in the book, but reading online, people say you have to disconnect at the throttle pedal, then pull the entire cable out with the engine... To be honest, that didn't sound like fun. So we faffed around with the connection in the engine bay and eventually got the plastic clip out without breaking it. Anyway, here is the filthy lump. Moving it around on the jack by myself is doable but tricky.. i'll have to make up a short dolly to support the transmission. It isn't perfectly balance and I'm guessing these plates are designed for a manual transmission... are they a bit lighter than tips? Any ideas on how to clean this up quickly, and in the relative confines of my garage? I need to cover the AT cooler connections.. might go to local nut and bolt shot and see if them sell a short bolt with the right thread.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 14October, 2014 Report Share Posted 14October, 2014 clean it up? it's clean already! lol. i'd cover up all the electric bits with plastic bags and elastic bands, and hit it with degreaser (at leas that's what I'm going to do over the christmas break with mine) taking the throttle cable out of the car sounds crazy! i can't imagine feeding one back through would be all that fun either I'd imagine the tip is a fair bit heavier with the torque converter and other electronics in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poli84 Posted 15October, 2014 Report Share Posted 15October, 2014 That's an impressive effort! It looks way too precarious for my liking but I'm sure it is sitting solid. Good luck with the oil leak hunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 15October, 2014 Report Share Posted 15October, 2014 I need to cover the AT cooler connections.. might go to local nut and bolt shot and see if them sell a short bolt with the right thread.... Mike, when my rear seat belts arrived, I was missing a set of bolts. I'd noticed these guys: http://www.gabbabolt.com.au driving past on my way to Cars 'n' Coffee. I stopped in there for replacements, and they couldn't have been more helpful. It's essentially a warehouse full of nuts and bolts. I gave the guy the ones I needed to match and he found proper high-tensile matching thread versions for me -- they even had them in black so I swapped all the bolts to black. Cost me $9 for six specialist bolts, I was pretty happy with that. If you end up looking for some, it's well worth sticking your head in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 15October, 2014 Report Share Posted 15October, 2014 That area of Woolloongabba is awesome for automotive stuff, +1 for the gabba bolt shop (they helped me with some obscure bolts a few years back) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 15October, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 15October, 2014 Yep.. that's the shop I was thinking of... I used to get all manner of sizes of bolts from them for my r/c model aeroplane days.. I stopped in at Bursons to pick up a 36mm crows foot I ordered (and ended up not needing) and while there they supplied some nice rubber caps and hose clamps which should do the job nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 15October, 2014 Report Share Posted 15October, 2014 Good eye KGB! Yes, it's a good fun bike.. easier on the wrists than my sport1000... Have you seen the new Ducati Scrambler? What do you think? I was contemplating selling the GT and replacing with a Scrambler? Need to see one in the flesh first. Discussed a R90T today: Delivery Mar '15. Honk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 15October, 2014 Report Share Posted 15October, 2014 Good work Mike, does still feel like a big job now that you have done it? For protecting openings,connectors etc. i use lots of little zip lock bags and cable ties, mainly because that all I had at the time. Can't help myself here, but it looks like some of your engine tin could do with a clean up and paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 15October, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 15October, 2014 Hey... I'm very stiff and sore. But generally unfit too... Did nothing today but went on a bike ride to Mt glorious... Just started decreasing and hosing down some of the motor now... it's night time and I need a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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