I've had a little bit of time this week to get a couple of things done.
We had the car up on the hoist again for a quick checkover. Everything looks fine aside from a tiny weep from the turbo drain o ring - I'll replace it when I'm back from the Gerringong meet.
The PumaSpeed/MAC TCV is fitted. The difference between it and the stock one is enormous. The car is more responsive and WAY better to drive.
I mounted mine on the airbox base using a pre-existing boss and a quick bracket I knocked together.
The TCV is bolted, double-sided taped and cable-tied to the bracket. Seriously, it isn't coming off! -
And mounted in the car -
I used black Proflow 400R series, 250psi rated, 1/4" ID, line. It looks stock and doesnt appear out of place in the engine bay. I don't really like bright coloured silicone hose and couldn't get my hands on any black silicone hose with minimal notice. This will be more than sufficient.
Please excuse my non flush-cut cable ties.
Once the airbox lid and ducting is back on, you can't even tell it's there -
On top of that, my wheel is finally fitted -
The alcantara takes some getting used to. I've never driven a car with an alcantara wheel without gloves on before, but it does feel good and finishes off the interior nicely.
Looking at the car in the light, I'd like to get the RH side painted too as there are a few scratches and blemishes I don't like, particularly as the LH (which required all the work) is near perfect.
It's unlikely this will get done. For a 17 year old car, it is very good though.
