A few final jobs before it goes back to the paint shop for a little remedial work to a few paint scratches caused build during build, I'm quite pleased that there isn't much.
From the paint shop it's up to the trimmers 1st week in November. So this is probably going to be my last update until I get the car back, hopefully in December (maybe)
Offside rear suspension
The offside rear was just not sitting at a good height, I had maxed out on the adjustment on the spring plates, but it still was not correct. I decided to bite the bullet and strip down the suspension arm, and reset back one spline on the outer torsion bar. Quite a job, but it's done and I now have a good ride height with the adjustment set the same on both sides of the car.
Other jobs
- The front and rear sway bars have been tightened
- Fitted the old VW steering wheel and got the horn working, this will be replaced with my custom wheel after the IVA test
- Added Stickers relating to brake fluid
- Finalised fit on the external oil filter and pipework.
- Refitted final engine tinware
- Completed a full engine run and final check on any leaks etc
Engine will need a final tune and setting up of tappets, but for now its running ok
Interior
The trimmer has provided a visual mockup of the interior, finding the colour carpet I wanted was not easy, then I found it when having a browse around John Lewis! These are just a start point, be interesting to see how it progresses once we start.
Handing over the car to someone else is scary!!! I've warned the trimmer that I am more than a little obsessed with detail, but I'm not sure he gets how OCD I am!
