KatPhlap's M1 LC - First Project

KatPhlap

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Apr 12, 2014
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Suffolk
Hows it going guys,

About 3 weeks ago i picked up a 02plate M1 LC with 70k on the clock so thought id start a thread.

First thing to do with me being OCD and buying a 12year old car - Put her in for full service, early MOT, Cambelt, Waterpump, Geometery bla bla bla.

Got lots of plans at the moment for her but waiting to get a few mechanical bits out of the way before going to town.

Theres a knock coming from the front which could be a lower arm/bush/engine mount, but its hard to tell what it is exactly as both brackets are broken on my exhaust too!:blink: So that's wiggling around like a madman - New catback on Friday should allow to actually hear whats suspension and whats exhuast.

Plans thus far:

Interior
Boost Guage & Pillar pod
Steering Wheel
Gear knob

Exterior
Splitter - Done
Debadge boot - Done
5 Spoke alloys
Wind deflectors - Done
Caliper Spray
Badgeless front Grill
Wipers - Done
Tint - Done
Tow strap
Lower Springs

Performance
Cat back - Done
Stage 1
Forge 007p recirc
Solenoid bypass - we don't get on...
Silicone boost hoses
Short shifter
Turbo controller
 
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KatPhlap

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Apr 12, 2014
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Suffolk
As i bought her:

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KatPhlap

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Apr 12, 2014
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And then easter weekend i spend a wee bit of time on her:

Debadged:

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Then found a free mod :p Cheeky HID ballast hiding

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Cupra R Splitter

I know its not quite straight

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Then some posey photos after a wax :whistle:

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KatPhlap

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Apr 12, 2014
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Window Tint

Sides went ok but i screwed the back up - Wouldnt shrink properly so looking to get that done proffessionally.

Anyone know any cheap tinters in Suffolk that will be available before wednesday?

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After:

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KatPhlap

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Apr 12, 2014
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Suffolk
Few updates:


Got the back done professionally after i screwed it


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And fitted got some Heko deflectors - Couldnt be bothered with the back ones

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with infinity custom 2.5" catback

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KatPhlap

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Apr 12, 2014
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Suffolk
RAM Induction Kit

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Not sure about this one... It was a recommendation from a mate who has the same car, yeah it makes a choo choo sound

BUT as for 'freeing her up' i'm sure if anything its a wee bit sluggish than it was. Then again it was a hot weekend on god knows what tire pressures....

Anyone have much experience with these?? I see alot of people on here run cone filters (which I've avoided like the plague up until now) instead of uprated panel filters...
 

KatPhlap

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Apr 12, 2014
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Suffolk
Thanks Ben - Still ALOT planned but just waiting for some cash to come back in.

Yeah im not sure on the stickers either to be honest - Sometimes baked decisions aren't the smartest the next day!! :hide:
 

KatPhlap

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Apr 12, 2014
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Suffolk
Quick update:


Fabia rear wiper

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Pissing around inside:

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Beetsting aerial

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after:

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wrapped badges:


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spoolupboy

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May 29, 2014
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manchester
comin together nice your a demon with the carbon,i was plannin on some carbon on thge inside,my rear spoiler is carbon n i love
 

KatPhlap

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Apr 12, 2014
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Suffolk
lol i take that as a compliment spool? ;)

Funds been low this month so some vinyl wrap kept it interesting & within budget!

Dont know how much will stay on as I've over-done it slightly

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IT MAKES ME GO FASTER
 
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KatPhlap

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Apr 12, 2014
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Suffolk
Nothing much to report really,

Still broke waiting for money for alloys, rubber & suspension :cry:



Quickly DIY'd this piece of chocolate:

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Mate and i gave the cars a good old clean, wish id taken before pictures

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Phone pictures dont do it justice :(


And then this happened :censored:

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