Albi 197

[Rharvey]

So I finally collected my 197 today after buying it 2weeks ago. It's a 56 on 58k and pulls like a train.

This was my previous car an Audi TT 225 roadster, fantastic car but highly impractical. Changed a few parts like V6 rear valance, LED lights, cruise control, iPod connection and completely detailed the paintwork.


Before I bought the 197 it needed a couple of scuffs painting and a full alloy refurb as they were scuffed and painted black. I ask them to change the colour to anthracite to compliment the blue. Brand new tyres, Cambelt and water pump have been done.

One thing I am disappointed about is it doesn't have xenon head lights which I was sure it had so I am looking to upgrade the bulbs as they're terrible. Any suggestions?

Plans:
Install a new head unit, looking at a Kenwood KDC BT73DAB with Pioneer TS E1302i rear speakers (doesn't have any) and Pioneer TS A1323i for the front.
Exterior and interior LED lights
Full paintwork correction as it's full of swirls with regular waxing to help protect the paint but that will have to wait till spring so until then I'll clay the car, seal then wax.

Only taken one photo today before taking it for a blast into the Yorkshire dales

 

[Chris]

Welcome to the forum.

Look forward to seeing the progress!

 

[Rharvey]

Cheers!

Looking forward to finding my way round the car and this forum

 

[Chris]

Well you will find plenty of advice here mate :thumbsup:

 

[Stephenvenning]

Welcome! Albi looks very nice in the sun

 

[Pav]

:welcome:

 

[Rharvey]

Anyone recommend which of these is best, I'm used to xenon so want to get as close as possible?




Until I order my new head unit please tell me I have a aux port in the glove box? My head unit has update (?) on the controls.

 

[LukeRS]

Welcome, I have bulbs made by PIAA which are very good.

 

[Rharvey]

Think I am going for the Ring Xenon Ultima bulbs.

Has anyone fitted LED indicator bulbs?

 

[Rharvey]

Noticed today while looking over the car that the garage did a poor job of refurbing one of the alloys


Going to get them to refund the cost as I won't be touching them with a barge poll again

 

[Pav]

doesnt even look like that they have been refurbed...poor job..get a refund and have them done somewhere else...good luck

 

[Rharvey]

Cheers, they were black and kurbed before but God knows how they "missed" this corrosion. Had a quick look tonight and noticed inside a number have bubbling inside the rim.

Emailing the dealership now. How much would 4 alloys generally cost to refurb?

 

[Pav]

got quoted £210 for all 4 wheels..based in Manchester..guess the price will vary depending on the location..

 

[Giles]

nice car mate

 

[Rharvey]

Paid £200 for those to be "refurbed".

LED lights arrived today and tempted to look at LED indicators

 

[Rharvey]

Fitted my LED interior and number plate lights just now

 

[Rharvey]

Fitted my headlights and side lights and I've got to say the French must have tiny hands! Not a easy job is it!

 

[chris1888-197]

Hi mate the car looks mint. Best colour too. That wheel refurb is shocking!! Had the extreme vision and ultima they are pretty similar to be honest. Looking forward to the rest of the progress.

 

[Rharvey]

Cheers mate! Need to adjust the drivers bulb as its pointing down so that's a job for tomorrow. Hopefully my car mats will arrive tomorrow.

Speakers and head unit have been ordered for Christmas.

Need to sort this out on my girlfriends car tomorrow so might not have chance to clean mine.

 

[Rharvey]

Cleaned the car today and attempted to sort out my girlfriends key damaged however the paint was far too thin so looks like a respray.

Thoroughly looked at the refurbed alloys today and well the photographs speak for themselves. Each wheel has corrosion and paint run.








As you can see its a terrible job and the funny thing is they want me to bring the car back which is a 60mile round journey so they can rectify the problem.