DIY Day sat the 22nd November start time 9am

Sugar · Post by **Sugar** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:15 pm

i can do pads..

rock_it · Post by **rock_it** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:50 pm

Me too ... Just lazy ...

I also have neons, angel eyes, and stuff ... But I need a heat gun as my lights dont fit in an oven ... Also need to adjust the beam of the lights... It is pretty hard to see at night as they are off centre ... Grrrrr ....

manofwood · Post by **manofwood** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:59 pm

i'll come out and help everyone, but i need help with my mate's pulsar getting vibrations from busted mounts, if its not fixed by then. havent got tools or jacks/ stands anymore

Delvance · Post by **Delvance** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:58 pm

I might come along for the heck of it. Meet some members, eat all the bbq

...can help with spark plugs, cai, headlight adjustment, changing bulbs, strut bars... all the usual basics.

I also do my own mobile car detailing so if anyone wants their car washed/wax on the day etc, i can do that (obviously only a quick job...a proper polish and wax takes over 6 hours per car minimum). I'd only ask a small fee to cover my products used or you can supply your own. Ppl can also ask me on advice for washing the car properly to minimise scratching/swirling.

If anyone wants me to wash/wax etc, please express interest here as i'll have to bring some equipment. If there's a power point, even better as i'll bring a machine to do it.

rock_it · Post by **rock_it** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:56 pm

Delvance wrote:I might come along for the heck of it. Meet some members, eat all the bbq ...can help with spark plugs, cai, headlight adjustment, changing bulbs, strut bars... all the usual basics.

I also do my own mobile car detailing so if anyone wants their car washed/wax on the day etc, i can do that (obviously only a quick job...a proper polish and wax takes over 6 hours per car minimum). I'd only ask a small fee to cover my products used or you can supply your own. Ppl can also ask me on advice for washing the car properly to minimise scratching/swirling.

If anyone wants me to wash/wax etc, please express interest here as i'll have to bring some equipment. If there's a power point, even better as i'll bring a machine to do it.

Expression of interest right here !!!!!

Sugar · Post by **Sugar** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:58 pm

x 2

would like some tips aswell, sick of swirls... *~delightful!~* black

Post by **Bennoz** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 3:28 pm

So many people wanting shocks - do you want me to get a group buy price on KYB's??

MR2YEN · Post by **MR2YEN** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 3:42 pm

I would be interested in the shock ben, i dont need to reply again do i.. because u asked twice LOL

elusi0n · Post by **elusi0n** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:28 pm

a group buy of shocks would be good, i need a set as well

Post by **aza013** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:30 pm

its a good idea

I had my ones checked over today and all the bushes and they are all good still

xSlurpee · Post by **xSlurpee** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:24 pm

Im praying i could come to this D.I.Y day ...
But isnt there too many things to be done for the few mechanics?

Im pretty noob with all the hands on things ... but i can do the FTO brake lights for those who wants

(similar to my avatar but better, more clear to see) ... install neons for interior and such ... and give few of the ftos on the day a clean

Just wondering who wants to attend this DiY day but has no transport / car? (willing to let you drive my FTO

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J · Post by J » Wed Sep 17, 2008 2:43 pm

would like some tips aswell, sick of swirls... *~delightful!~* black

oh man i feel you brother! i got tiny scratch marks on my bonnet when we got f*ckd one night and try to slide over three cars!

ill be good for this diy if its soon... anyone know the bulb size in the rear brake light? one of mine has died

Delvance · Post by **Delvance** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 1:04 am

Rock it and DB,
Interest noted

i should be there and i'll make sure to bring some equipment.

Jay 6,
Depending on how deep those scratches are, i can eliminate/severely lessen them if you'd like.

ft04me · Post by **ft04me** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:23 am

just wondering... will we be able to wire my mirrors so that they fold in and out when u lock and unlock the doors..??.. also wanna put some neon lights on the foot area... "courtisy lights" ..anyone know how to do this?

i wanna also adjust my lights so that they point higher...

can anyone tell me if iths possible on the day?

Post by **Bennoz** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:58 am

ft04me wrote:just wondering... will we be able to wire my mirrors so that they fold in and out when you lock and unlock the doors..??.. also wanna put some neon lights on the foot area... "courtisy lights" ..anyone know how to do this?

i wanna also adjust my lights so that they point higher...

can anyone tell me if iths possible on the day?

There used to be a DIY on how to do that somewhere, I'll try look it up. Just dont get me to do it, the last time I played with wiring I almost burned my car to the ground with me in it

Delvance · Post by **Delvance** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:32 am

jay6 wrote:
Jay 6,
Depending on how deep those scratches are, i can eliminate/severely lessen them if you'd like.
they arent that deep, you can see them when in the sunlight. the only solution ive come up with is black filling wax but its only temporary

If they're not deep, i can completely get rid of them if you'd like.

xSlurpee · Post by **xSlurpee** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:12 pm

Delvance, mee too please ... no probs with the money

Also ... my cars white and the compliance people or japanese people thought its be funny to use "liquid paper" to paint some scratches on my car ... i was going to sand it and spray paint it but scared it look ugly. Hmm any suggestion?

Delvance · Post by **Delvance** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:18 pm

Lol, yeah sorry i don't have a mobile spray booth but that would be kinda cool

If the previous people covered it up with liquid paper, i'm gonna guess the scratch/es are pretty deep. Here's my cheap fix recommendation...

You have a white fto so it will be Scotia white, get the paint code off the plates of the car and goto your local panel beaters and find someone to mix up a bit of paint for you. Some won't do it but some will do it if they are nice. You can ask for a bit of clearcoat as well if you wanna push your luck. Make sure to bring two containers to hold the white paint and maybe the clearcoat. Then bring it on the day and i'll fill it in for you.

Whatever you do, don't sand it down and spray paint it yourself lol...nasty nasty nasty.

Alternative is to goto a panel beater, they'll sand it down and properly spray and blend it for you. Probably around $250 to $300.

J · Post by J » Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:56 pm

jay6 wrote:
Quote:
Jay 6,
Depending on how deep those scratches are, i can eliminate/severely lessen them if you'd like.

they arent that deep, you can see them when in the sunlight. the only solution ive come up with is black filling wax but its only temporary

If they're not deep, i can completely get rid of them if you'd like.

tooo easy

and im wanting to get this fixed or replaced somehow

Post by **Bennoz** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:00 pm

Call Panelhouse in QLD & they'll be able to ship you a replacement arch liner. I think they're around the $100 mark & you get all the bits to secure it in place too.

http://www.panelhouse.com.au/

FTO AUSTRALIA

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