The Roach is finally up on the rack
07-12-2007, 02:28 PM
#1
The Roach is finally up on the rack
...getting more expensive by the minute...busted PSS9 coilover up front...2 new rockers...possible downpipe replacement due to the flex section getting worn through due to "Dukes of Hazzard" style driving.Engine tray gone...
NC winters have been harsh to its pampered florida underbelly...rusted nuts and bolts everywhere...rust on teh control arms...spiderwebs all over (and if you know me and spiders in NC...well...;-) you know)
Some monkey decided to jak it up without using the jacking points amnd fuxxored the floor pan...
Now for the cool stuff...
22mm Neuspeed front bar ready to go in
New stage 3 hoses and hardware ready to go in
Evoshield, New intake manifold extrude honed ready to go in
New windscreen-Shipped
New rockers left and right...shipped
Headlights..shipeed
Kenwood DVD and Nav...shipped
2 new infinity perfect 10's shipped
Black dash and interior...awaiting shipment
Riso clear corners shipped
Osir door handles and E brake..awaiting.
Still on the list...pending nothing else to replace on the car will be the Leather Recaros and the Haldex controller...then if I feel up to it the Alcantara treatment.
NC winters have been harsh to its pampered florida underbelly...rusted nuts and bolts everywhere...rust on teh control arms...spiderwebs all over (and if you know me and spiders in NC...well...;-) you know)
Some monkey decided to jak it up without using the jacking points amnd fuxxored the floor pan...
Now for the cool stuff...
22mm Neuspeed front bar ready to go in
New stage 3 hoses and hardware ready to go in
Evoshield, New intake manifold extrude honed ready to go in
New windscreen-Shipped
New rockers left and right...shipped
Headlights..shipeed
Kenwood DVD and Nav...shipped
2 new infinity perfect 10's shipped
Black dash and interior...awaiting shipment
Riso clear corners shipped
Osir door handles and E brake..awaiting.
Still on the list...pending nothing else to replace on the car will be the Leather Recaros and the Haldex controller...then if I feel up to it the Alcantara treatment.
07-12-2007, 02:44 PM
#3
Sadly I wish all the coin was going into
motor and turbo...and not doing so much of this fixer upper ****...
You got your car running yet Chris?.
(Might also have a line on a 6 speed trans for the roach...;-) )
You got your car running yet Chris?.
(Might also have a line on a 6 speed trans for the roach...;-) )
07-12-2007, 02:52 PM
#5
I can...Cams...full cage...NO2...
I could go on...its not so much a congratulatory situation yet...but I am pleased to have it back in my posession so I can give it the attention and care it deserves...It suffered 2.5 years of terrible abuse...and it wasnt by me =(...sucks picking up after somone else.
But I had it from new in 2000 I dont see why I shouldnt bring it back to is glory...Still the best looking cars on the road Bar None!
But I had it from new in 2000 I dont see why I shouldnt bring it back to is glory...Still the best looking cars on the road Bar None!
