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[mike.]

Looks great!

How'd you find the pipe lagging stuff? Its on my list of things to buy for mine. Was one roll enough and what thickness did you go for?

[Jordie]

I got 2 lots (so 2x 2m lengths). i decided to get the non sticky stuff as it was a little cheaper. its just wide enough to do the floor pans too. its the width between the rear pocket and the exhaust tunnel, so goes in dead easy. I just unrolled it and sliced it with a stanley knife.

I had enough to do the rear floor pans and front ones. I also cut a smaller section to do the inner sill between crossmember and seat belt mount on each side. I also put a section under my spare wheel in the boot and had abit left over which ive put ontop of the wheel, as i have a fibreglass boot tray which can 'rattle' when no weight on it.

So if you wanted to line the boot, rear quarters (behind door cards) and bulkhead/bonnet you'd need another roll or two?

Havent really done any real distance to see the benefits, but certainly makes my carpet feel nicer. Previously my car just had carpet, no underlay or anything, so 13mm of this stuff underneath helps alot.

[leroy26]

didnt u think bout a heated windscreen if its a daily? be a god send in winter! thats my plans anyway

[Jordie]

it was the cost mainly. Cant justify it at the moment.

The rear heated screen didnt work, so swapped that out for a good one.

[Midas Mk1]

Looking Great! Heated screens are awesome, definately worth the outlay

[mike.]

Think i'll get 2 rolls then, I just want to do front and rear floorpans and the exhaust tunnel so should be plenty.

I'm debating whether to go for 9 or 13mm thick stuff. There barely a price difference, i'm just wondering about the weight.

How heavy is it?

[Jordie]

its totally light. will blow away in wind. postman thought it was an empty box when delivering it.

13mm in pic.

[mike.]

Ahh sweet, I was imagining it being more dense and rubbery. I'll go for the 13mm stuff then. Best bit is that place is local to me so can go and collect it whenever. Maybe i'll go tomorrow

[Jordie]

You should be able to sample the different ones over the counter then, you might want thicker once you get there?

Jordie

[mike.]

Yeah i'll have a look. Next up is 19mm think which is a bit thick and price goes up a bit too. I reckon 13mm will be spot on.

[jaydee]

You slow!!

What about a pair of black bumpers? Or you're keeping it de-bumpered?

[Jordie]

Keeping it debumpered

Oil change tonight and a new rad cap fitted.

Black wheels need tyres swapping over, might get that done tomorrow.

Jordie

[Jordie]

Black wheels fitted,

well 3, still got one left to paint lol

[Jordie]

New wiper motor ordered
New wiper motor wiring plug here waiting motor to arrive
Ordered poly engine steady bushes, tie bar bushes and bolts.

Jordie

[Jordie]

Function over style when it comes to the engine bay!


Wiper motor fitted along with new loom/connector, found that water is running directly into it as the channel as been cut away to fit the bonnet clips. So temporary fix, plastic bag....lol


glimpse of the black wheels




even got lime green dice dust caps, crap photo unfortunately!


Jordie