7th + 8th August, DIY Day in Toowoomba

[Kustom]

Yeah same, can't wait to get this weekend out of the way. Then the week willll fly past!

[Sophia]

Fail

Im not going to be able to make it guys :'(
My car has been sounding and feeling really weird lately and Im not willing to push it with a 7hr drive each way, not to mention I have no money for fuel, f**k my life.

[Kustom]

[Sophia]

Dont make me feel any worse about it Stef Im sooo sick atm aswell, wish this week was over already

[Eltnot]

I'm heading down to Brisbane this weekend, and jump on only to see that everyone is pissing off to Toowoomba, just my luck.

Hope you guys have fun. Should be moving to Bris at the end of the year so will be able to catch up a lot more often.

[Kustom]

Sweet bro. I'm starting to try to set up a mini meet every month or 2 and a larger meet every 4months or so.

[pete_gpx]

Looking forward to this weekend, guys.

It's bloody cold up here, so if anyone has any portable electric heaters that they can bring up to sit in the garage pumping out some warmth, that would be very much appreciated.

I'd just like to repeat that anyone and everyone is welcome to stay overnight. I'm sure a majority of people could fit inside, however they would need to bring something to sleep on and in, ie. a sleeping bag. That being said, if there is a large group of people, Garth (RallyMad) is only a short distance from my house and has said he is willing to put people up as well. I don't really think tents would be a fantastic option given the temperature up here.

I have a few Dan Murphy's vouchers that I won through a work a while ago that are sitting around doing nothing, so the fridge in the garage will be well stocked with intoxicants, however the more alcohol the better and extras will not go astray if anyone is keen to bring more up.

On the Saturday night I should be able to arrange some pizza to feed everyone at a greatly reduced cost. If anyone is not keen for pizza, there is a whole range of fast food joints, including a 24 hour Mc'Donalds within 5 minutes walking distance.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday!

[Kustom]

Wow, i didn't know you guys had mc donalds up there. Is there a petrol station?

[I8A4RE]

That sounds great Pete. Mate a big thank you for holding this event.

[Kustom]

That sounds great Pete. Mate a big thank you for holding this event.

X2

[BorepYano]

looks like it's going to be pretty sweet
as the other boys already said, THANKS PETE!!

[Kustom]

Okay so I went through and I think I got a list of everyone for what the wanna do, so we know what we are up for. I'll print a copy off if my printer wants to work.

The list is below. Okay, so we need everyone to bring up all your tools, that you think will be needed.. Also If I was you id reconmend maybe just putting some coloured tape around your tools maybe? Or find someway to identify yours over someone that has the same type? Just an idea...

Going to send out a few texts tonight to the numbers of you which I have to see who's coming, (some of you were tentative).

(Jason)
- Angel Eye halo's put on my car
- Sub installation (Most leads are run to the battery and stuff, just need to plug it in and run the leads to the speakers)

Interior repainted, and cleaned.
put my H brace on.
fix the short in my stereo
fix the fog lights switch
maybe some rewiring.
and if pete has a high pressure water thingo, i can also degrease my engine bay.

1. Give my stepper motor a clean
2. Take my intake manifold off (to see if the leak is the rocker cover gasket, bit scared to do myself)
3. Put my rear swaybar chassis bushes in
4. Drill some patterned holes into my stock airbox as it has a podfilter in it (if anyone has a holesaw that is)
5. Sand back and paint my wiper blades black
6. Re-paint the ribbed plastic panel that is under the windscreen black
7. Install the new fuel filter

- Swap out MAP sensor with another unit to test. (Simon? )
- Swap out TPS to test.
- Attempt to hide HID boxes. (Defect bait)

My list:
Tune TPS
adjust idle?!
fix leak (fogging up) in drivers side headlight.
try and source the bearing noise - hopefully just swap out the air-con compressor.

And what do I need done?
- Get some advice towards my exhaust system.
- Clean up my amp wiring?
- Try to find a way to point my Drivers side headlight more to the right.
- Look at away to install door card lights.
- pot plant steering wheel fix.
Thats about it really. Besides some advice on how to do some other things.

Few things that i wish to do,
-sand the headlights (by hand?)
-paint internal door handle cover
-probably amp my stereo

Replace front indicators
Repair window guides
Fit some new speakers & possibly a head unit which has an ipod dock etc.
If I have them by that point, install the leather seats...
clear side indicators installed (once again, if I have them)
Maybe install some new wipers, wouldn't mind gettin red ones... this may end up translating to "spray wipers red"
Everything else I need to have done is mechanic/auto elect worthy

halos
stereo install
re tint tail lights
tint indicators
fix fog lights
find out what is squecking/scratching
respray my door trims

Thanks for reading my epic post.
Kustom.

[Kustom]

Okay so Got a message from kevin (FTO84) and he's not gonna be able to make it.

Current List it:
1)Fto_Jason
2)Borepyano
3)Kustom_FTO + Kustoms_GF (both in my car).
4)Rallymad
5)I8A4RE
6)SilverGPX
7)pete_gpx


And Unsure on Andrew (phunkeydude) I just tried to give him a ring but no answer.

and The following are lame and out.
1)FTO84
2)Sophia.

[Kustom]

Probably a smart idea to bring any of those camping chairs if you have them.

[I8A4RE]

yeah like Ill get a chance to sit down

[Fto_Jason]

Lol how easy/hard is it to swap a heater core over?

[Kustom]

Lol how easy/hard is it to swap a heater core over?

Havn't done it before but word is its a c**t.

yeah like Ill get a chance to sit down

Yeah you will..... at 10pm ..

[BorepYano]

isnt stef just a nice boy for doing my job lol
thanks

[pete_gpx]

See you all this morning, guys.

Bright and early.

[BorepYano]

thanks for hosting this Pete. it was good to catch up with everyone and in the process learned quite a few things too

Simon, Garth, thank you guys for doing my window guide, not a bit of rattling now

so there fore, Simon, it works good, so do it to yours, well worth the time