RADIO WORKS:
The car was randomly throwing the ABS/TRACS warning light and I discovered the radio power wire was connected to the TRACS button. Not sure why but I reverted back to the proper factory wiring.
- I managed to source an OEM remote for this radio too, another rare item to begin my obsession for collecting parts etc. I got the heads up from reading @rado build thread.
- I also ordered and installed the GROM bluetooth adapter kit from Cushie Audio which means i can connect and control my phone/ipod and take calls all with my original radio. Great piece of kit https://cushieaudio.com.au/product/grom-usb3/?attribute_option=VOL94U3
WHEEL/TYRES:
The wheels were tidied up y the previous owner and look great but I might go down the road of full refurb at a later date.
- New tyres ordered fitted - Pirelli P-Zero in correct factory size 205/45/17
- New valve stems due to the old valve stems threads being corroded/damaged. I ran a die over the original valves but they were too far gone so ordered a new set. Turns out the entire valve stem was seized on every rim so my visit to the tyre shop extended to 4 hours. I ended up using my own tools to drill out each valve.
Unfortunately one of the shop workers failed to used the plastic wheel weight scraper and badly scraped the inside of the rims with the metal scraper :-(
- New centre caps
The tyres really have changed the look of the car and just looks neater compared to the 215/45/17
BOOTLID LOGO's:
The boot lid was previously sprayed and all the logo's were mounted wrong - maybe thrown at it from a distance haha The race emblem was on upside down too. I corrected this but sourcing the original dimensions and marking it all up.
Much cleaner now (although i need to adjust the rear plate mounting location and center the exhaust tip)
The exhaust tip sat in underneath the car when i bought it so i made an extension to bring it out close to flush with the rear bumper
