Think it's time I stopped lurking and introduced myself / my car. Some of you already know me / recognise the car from the RS 197/200 FB group.
I was looking for a well handling daily driver that I could potentially turn into full on / dedicated track car in few years.
Was originally set on getting 200 Cup from UK but eventually bought local 197 as I couldn't justify the extra cost. (paid about the going rate for clean 200 but the 200 cup that I was looking at would ended up being nearly twice as much after paying Vehicle Registration Tax etc.)
The car is low mileage (30k when bought) Nimbus Grey 197 with the optional Recaros and sunroof.
Originally purchased and spend most of it's life in Guernsey so is almost rust free.
Apart from badly worn Recaros and broken sunroof the car was in decent mechanical nick (FSH up until last year)
The things that I've done so far:
The plan is to keep the car more or less stock for now, later in a year fit some uprated suspension (I'm thinking KW Clubsports) and down the line freshen up/overhaul the brakes (maybe going to bigger and/or two part discs in front)
Anyway here is few pictures:
And here is my other pride and joy that I used to daily up until recently (not economical to do so anymore due to insurance and other costs)
I was looking for a well handling daily driver that I could potentially turn into full on / dedicated track car in few years.
Was originally set on getting 200 Cup from UK but eventually bought local 197 as I couldn't justify the extra cost. (paid about the going rate for clean 200 but the 200 cup that I was looking at would ended up being nearly twice as much after paying Vehicle Registration Tax etc.)
The car is low mileage (30k when bought) Nimbus Grey 197 with the optional Recaros and sunroof.
Originally purchased and spend most of it's life in Guernsey so is almost rust free.
Apart from badly worn Recaros and broken sunroof the car was in decent mechanical nick (FSH up until last year)
The things that I've done so far:
- Replaced Oil (Millers CFS 5W40 NT+), filters (oil and cabin)
- Fitted ITG Panel filter
- Fitted new set of tyres (Michelin Pilot Sport 4) - the old ones (mix of worn Conti SC5 and new Mohawk) were borderline dangerous
- Fixed sunroof (new brackets and bushes for the mobile panel)
- Fitted Powerflex torque arm bush and gearbox mount inserts
- Fitted new thermostat and flushed cooling system (car was running cool as thermostat was sticking open)
- Cleaned PCV Valve and throttle body (were relatively clean)
- Painted rusted alarm sensor bracket
- Detailed engine bay and fitted new engine oil, windscreen washer reservoir and coolant expansion tank caps (old were filthy and wasn't able to clean them)
- Replaced broken/cracked mirror assembly
- Added AUX cable to the stock radio
- Replaced weathered bumper inserts/grills (might mod the old set in future)
- Check/clean drain holes under scuttle panel
- Clean/clear sunroof drain holes/pipes
- Replace more weathered seals/trim
- Touch up stone chips
- Flush brake fluid and maybe fit some better pads
- Sort the worn driver seat
The plan is to keep the car more or less stock for now, later in a year fit some uprated suspension (I'm thinking KW Clubsports) and down the line freshen up/overhaul the brakes (maybe going to bigger and/or two part discs in front)
Anyway here is few pictures:
And here is my other pride and joy that I used to daily up until recently (not economical to do so anymore due to insurance and other costs)
