KillerShark1978 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 4 weeks in, have restored all the suspension, major service all advisory defects now done, 4 new tyres (done away with the cheap rubber which was on), finally around £1200 later, scooby is perfect and I am happy. next up 2 more minor changes am going to make, am looking into having the headlights restored and then finally last but no least, am booking in for full restoration of the wheels and painted gold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 mod lists never ends 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillerShark1978 Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 not so much the mods but the maintenance never ends, messes with me like OCD style not to maintain the car, will me serviced twice a year (approx every 3000 miles), will always have all minors quickly resolved, as far as modding, the car has some already, has less now since it was lowered when purchased have changed that back to standard springs which feels loads better to drive, I would strongly advise against anyone lowering a scooby. Rest of the suspension was not as bad as I though when I purchased with it been lowered, was really only the front end rear arm bushes that where damaged and in need of been replaced, so changed the full wishbones on both sides, did all the drop links as well even though they where not too bad, front ones where a little worn but back end was all in good condition, but so cheap to do all drop links since I wanted to do the front anyway figured I would just do them all. everything else was sound. Did the spark plugs and while we had the Battery and air box out we checked the cam belt since it was easier to get to, cam belt was good so that good to know even though I have paperwork showing it was done 4 years (20,000 miles) ago, will leave cam-belt for least another year before I have another look. Overall body work is great, engine is sound and now the suspension is and all work is sorted, had budgeted up to £2000 to get it right as I knew it needed work and was due a major service when I brought it, but price I got it for I knew if I could get all the work done for less than £2000 then it was a fair price, figured under £1500 worth of work and I had a bargain, so really happy with coming in at £1200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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