85AW20v wrote:mickeyduck wrote:OK so the red beastie is booked in for a WOF on Tuesday. I'm taking a half day off for the occasion. Better damn well pass. Otherwise I might be bringing an AW with a naffed rear shock, no rear sway bar, an open diff, buggered engine mounts and ancient OEM brakes lines...
And do you reckon this one is roadworthy and would pass a WOF??
It has one Simon. From a testing station. But I don't drive it cos I want to fix it up first.
Rear shock is the first thing I'll fix. Leaks a tiny bit from the adjuster valve on top.
Rear sway bar will be added at the time. It never shipped with one eh.
Need to increase rear camber and get new rear tyres (I destroyed outer edges sliding it around corners).
Naffed engine mounts go clunk cos rubber is sad. I have the urethane to make new inserts, just need time to do the job.
Brake lines are fine for road use but might give trouble on track, will be replaced by Hel lines at some stage. As will the old clutch hose.
Replace open diff with LSD... yeah maybe one day, would be nice.
Oh and I forgot it needs a new muffler, had a wee hole from a baffle's broken spot weld which I had welded up but the baffle inside rattles.
Need to repaint the left front guard (sunburnt clear coat).
And cut out a bit of rust about 2cm long by 5mm wide. The only rust in the car.
Wants a new windscreen too cos it's scratched as hell (old).
The car is very drivable as is and is actually in way better nick than most AW's. The testing station guys love it. Once I get around to attacking it and doing those things it will undoubtedly be one of the straightest ones around. Been working on the SW first though, it got neglected for quite some time. Bouncing back.
Reckon yours would get a WOF Simon...?
How is it shaping up Ivan? We need your black beastie ready for next weekend mate.
