my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress

[Telegram Sam]

I'm itching to drive a cav again - you still grinning from your trip out Ads?

I'm sure a deal could be arranged to get rid of the itch.

[Ads]

I got my external wastegate today





tried a mock fit onto my new manifold





getting there slowly, next I try trial fit onto car, and work out what I need for intake side and exhaust pipe side

[Ads]

got a couple of 3" 90 degree bends to get the turbo intake side sorted out, these may have to be shortened a bit when I get mani and turbo on the cav, but you can get the general idea,

mocked up on the turbo

[Ads]

Ive decided im not going to fit my new turbo and manifold system until after PVS and Billing, I have all the parts to get it fitted, the cavs running fine at the min so im going to run the kkk16 until later in the year, I don't want to start changing things and have running issues, then miss the shows, ill still be fitting my veccy phase 2 alloys in a few weeks time, ill post pics when I do

[Telegram Sam]

Very brave but prudent also! Must have a look sometime before or after the mods finally happen.

[Ads]

I trial fitted my phase 2 veccy wheels, I know ive always said I like the standard wheels and I still do, but these became available, I had to take some up to date photos for the insurance company, so ive posted them up for peoples opinions,

















thanks for looking, Ads

[Cavalier342]

I think I prefer the Turbo alloys myself, but those don't look too bad. Would look better if the centers were more flush with the spokes, but they look ok on the car.

Edit: Are those license plates legal? I was under the assumption that nowadays, plates had to be plain with just the reg. number displayed. I.e. no GB or other side symbols?

[Ads]

I think I prefer the Turbo alloys myself, but those don't look too bad. Would look better if the centers were more flush with the spokes, but they look ok on the car.

Edit: Are those license plates legal? I was under the assumption that nowadays, plates had to be plain with just the reg. number displayed. I.e. no GB or other side symbols?

its passed the last four MOT tests with them on, and up to now havnt been stopped, Ads

[Cavalier342]

Oh right fair enough.

[bonelorry1]

My old car! Glad to see it is still going strong and you are still enjoying it

I can't believe it was 2006 when I sold you this Ads! Time flies.

Cheers Simon

[Ads]

My old car! Glad to see it is still going strong and you are still enjoying it

I can't believe it was 2006 when I sold you this Ads! Time flies.

Cheers Simon

Hi Simon how ya doing mate, long time no speak, yeah 2006 was when I bought it, still in good condition all around, still solid underside, and going well last time I drove it, it now due a MOT but that shoundnt be a problem, good to see you back on the forums, Ads

[Ads]

well it was that time of the year again, the MOT test, please to say it passed no bother, well I say no bother, failed on washer spray not working, well you guessed it, no water in bottle . all was sorted an have another 12 months ticket, took some pics as well as everyone likes pics, LOL















also took my veccy phase two alloys to be refurbed, and new ruuber put on, should get these back next week, then front and back bumper and bonnet off to be painted, and get the full car mopped.

[Ads]

custom tax disc I received from Lowrider Dave, these are very good quality and worth the money in my opinion,



and the alloy holder I bought to display it on the windscreen, should look ok I think.



thanks for looking, Ads

[Telegram Sam]

also took my veccy phase two alloys to be refurbed, and new ruuber put on,

Where can one get wheel discs refurbed in this part of the world?

[Ads]

had the cav into the bodyshop this week, had both the bumpers and the bonnet re - sprayed, just to get rid of the stone chips etc,,, still got my newly refeburbed veccy 2 wheels to go on, but this will be done later, posting a few pics but bear in mind the cav could do with a good wash and polish,













thanks for looking. Ads

[Ads]

Fitted my new wheels and gave it a quick polish don't think its looking two bad.

[Deeksin]

Car looks mint on the the new rimskays

[Ads]

thanks Deek do you reconise the wheel colour?

[TurboDan]

Them wheels suit it really well

[Ads]

took the cavalier down to a mates garage to fix a blowing joint on the exhaust and fit a new fuel sender unit in the tank, while it was on the ramps took some pics of the underside











apart from a few scrapes on the paint, it still in excellent condition underside

today I fitted a stainless washer bootle under the bonnet,





and put my show tax disc on the windscreen



thanks for looking Ads

[Ads]

got some calibra oil pressure/volt gauges, but they had a few scratches and scrapes, so decided to cover them in carbon fibre film





looks a lot better than it did, Ads

[Lowrider Dave]

Looking good on the new rims.

[Ads]

Not much of an update to be honest but ive been mainly driving it shock horror.
What did come evident latley was that the current clutch has about had it and slips on boost over about 5psi , but suppose its done well for 10 years plus its been on the car. This will be replaced over winter with a Courtney sport fast road clutch and a light weight flywheel.
On another note my GT30 has arived from Hong Kong lets hope its not made of rubber dog shit eh.
Said Turbo.



Yesterday i returned from a couple days away so a run through to tescos was required so any excuse to use it and get some photos under the lights of the under ground carpark. Its not looking to shabby considering its filthy after its trip back from PVS.





The wheels are growing on me but i hate how harsh the ride is on the low profile tyres but will be keeping them as an alternative to my standard wheels when i get bored again

[humbucker]

I really like the wheels. Combined with the colour of your car, they look fantastic.

[Ads]

thanks Dan, comment much appreiciated, Ads