Mikes 2.0 Gls

[vauxhallnutter]

Looks good from the pics mike, a lot cheaper than having the roof painted. It goes nice with the colour of the car.

[Mikebmth]

Looks good from the pics mike, a lot cheaper than having the roof painted. It goes nice with the colour of the car.

Thanks, still getting used to it but once smoked deflectors are on it should look pretty cool I reckon, now just to sort the alloys and the ever growing list of jobs I want to finish....

[Cavalier342]

Having now seen it in the flesh, I can say it looks ok, matches the rear panel and the dark colour of the car itself.. Also I must have a magic touch or something but as we were looking over the car, Mike suddenly realized that his map lights started working again...... Something about that motor is out of this world....

[Hayward691]

Looks good get some pics of the edges up
Who done it?

[Mikebmth]

Looks good get some pics of the edges up
Who done it?

Edges are properly tucked pal behind seals etc, really is a decent job...

Done by R&A Custom Wraps in Southbourne

Link: https://www.facebook.com/rrandaacustoms/timeline

More pics on their Facebook page of my car pre and post wrap...

[Mikebmth]

Also I must have a magic touch or something but as we were looking over the car, Mike suddenly realized that his map lights started working again...... Something about that motor is out of this world....

Nope knew they were working a week or two ago pal, you're just as ordinary as the rest of us im afraid....Just about anyway

[Cavalier342]

That's ok, I placed something inside your trunk before you left anyway, see if you can guess what it is

[Mikebmth]

That's ok, I placed something inside your trunk before you left anyway, see if you can guess what it is

Know its not the exhaust gasket...

[Cavalier342]

Keep guessing.....

[iangsi]

That's ok, I placed something inside your trunk before you left anyway, see if you can guess what it is

Know its not the exhaust gasket...

Something that's going to smell rely bad in a couple of days

[Mikebmth]

Something that's going to smell rely bad in a couple of days

Knowing Andrei it would not surprise me.....Had a butchers though and cannot find anything!!

[Cavalier342]

Something that's going to smell rely bad in a couple of days

Knowing Andrei it would not surprise me.....Had a butchers though and cannot find anything!!

Sorry I didn't mean trunk, I meant rear seat.

[Mikebmth]

Sorry I didn't mean trunk, I meant rear seat.

Nevermind huh, had the car valeted on Thursday so all nastys gone...

Meant to do the deflectors etc this weekend but just cannot be bothered, such a rubbish week at work I need some rest..

[Mikebmth]

Well its been a while huh....

Have not really been around due to ill health I have been trying to keep busy with other things and have just got back from a chillax down in sunny Cornwall for a few days, unfortunately the car has suffered from not spending any time on her but as the old ugly problems rear their head I am out of funds so just trying to hold her together for the time being.

I have a knocking issue now especially on a right hand turn which I first was aware of on route to the Beaulieu Simply Vauxhall show with the Cavmk3oc convoy, since then I had a blat up to Surrey too and something just does not feel right as the handling is not what it was and I actually backed off on the motorways which is rare for me as do have a lead right foot!!

Exhaust is still knackered and still need to get around to crawling under it at some point very soon but time is not my friend of late due to work and personal issues.

Also just noticed I had not updated this in ages and also just realised I have not pics taken either bar one taken by Dave (lowriderdave) at Beaulieu this year so will add that and get some more pics soon..



Still not got around to fitting my 16" imolas yet either and with current suspension related issues think they'll be sitting in my garage at work for a while yet as also not 100% sure they'll give the look I want on the car.

Lots still to do but lacking enthusiasm and money at the moment so just driving as and when required and hoping something doesnt go bang soon!

[Hayward691]

Get your balls checked... Got a lower ball joint you can have...
My list is building up aswel... You will never own a car that doesn't need something.... Lol

Need to have a meet and fix to get people motivated...
And some work done lol

Looking good in pics though mate

[Cavalier342]

Yes! Many hands and suddenly no project is too big! I still have a ball joint that you gave me Chris, believe it will fit all Cavaliers.

[Mikebmth]

Get your balls checked...

Done, doctor said I am fine....

Need to have a meet and fix to get people motivated...And some work done lol

Looking good in pics though mate

Agreed mate, got to be done soon! Maybe a Sunday thing but not at bloody Seaview!!

[Cavalier342]

Get your balls checked...

Done, doctor said I am fine....

Need to have a meet and fix to get people motivated...And some work done lol

Looking good in pics though mate

Agreed mate, got to be done soon! Maybe a Sunday thing but not at bloody Seaview!!

Why not? It's perfect, it's local, get the work done on your motors, get a bacon roll, and go dogging all in one afternoon....

[Mikebmth]

Agreed mate, got to be done soon! Maybe a Sunday thing but not at bloody Seaview!!

Its local for you, im 6 miles away and Chris is even further!!

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Plan of action I think is too replace Track rod ends and front shocks along with lower arms and any bushes that seem past their best, just have to try and find the money to get the bits together!!

Took some pics yesterday, oooooo shiny!!

[Mikebmth]

Mini update as just ordered some parts from Vaux Spares......

So:

• N/s wishbone as reckon its knackered after hitting a sunk drain ages ago at about 60mph
  Track Rod ends both sides
  Top Mounts

They didn't have any Cv joints and last Anti Roll Bar links I bought online were wrong so local motor factors will be used if it needs them, plan on striping out the Kyb shocks as one is proper knackered as suspension doesnt even move if you try to bounce it, replacing with G-max short shocks and same springs so should be around -40mm give or take.

Can't really afford it but hey, needs doing and not enjoying the drive at the moment and have had some fun in this car so not going to give up yet!!

Oh near forgot to mention I span it 2 weeks ago in the wet pushing too hard, near shat myself to be honest!! Cavs and wet weather just don't mix!!

[Cavalier342]

Done that before! Scary init! Had the old blue hatchback going sideways across 2 lanes once on approach to a roundabout at 50 ish when some door knob driver decided to fly around the roundabout at the very last second.... Still don't know how I didn't hit anything.....

[Mikebmth]

Done that before! Scary init! Had the old blue hatchback going sideways across 2 lanes once on approach to a roundabout at 50 ish when some door knob driver decided to fly around the roundabout at the very last second.... Still don't know how I didn't hit anything.....

Yep it was very much like.....

Ooooooooh sh*t here comes the Armco!!

Nope got it!!

Oh no I haven't, big ditch coming on opposite side of the road!!

Managed to catch it briefly then span it ending up facing oncoming traffic outside of the pub we have the regional meet at on that big left hander!!

Learnt my lesson now....

Vauxhall Cavalier + Water on the road = Bloody Lethal!!

[Cavalier342]

Spinning your car outside a pub doesn't look very good!!

[Mikebmth]

Spinning your car outside a pub doesn't look very good!!

Well if the police had of turned up I could of said I didn't even make it to the pubs access road....Lmfao

[Hayward691]

I span my first cav into a barrier at 65... No problemo

I've used gmax many times on cavs... Loved the ride!!!