Nezerconezer
Hard-core CEG'er
Sell em, just been a bit lazy.
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My 3rd tour yet another 1k car
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Frosty
Hard-core CEG'er
Thats ok, they didn't match too well from the factory anyways right? :laugh: Looks good so far. Glad you're fixing it up
Nezerconezer
Hard-core CEG'er
Removed a lot of the after market sound system wiring, what a mess. There was enough wires to cover 2 systems. So many screw holes in the trunk that there must have been a few set ups in the past. The factory wireing harness looks so hacked up from that, so I don't think this car will ever have a sound system as long as I own it. A few components surprised the hell out of me, like the alarm system, and the cd changer controller. I was going to try to take the alarm out, but it would be like diffusing a bomb so I left it alone. And the cd changer was shoved so far up into the dash that no one would find it, unless you were following its chord.
5+ lbs of wires and crap
What is this?
5+ lbs of wires and crap
What is this?
SVTcontourSVT
Hard-core CEG'er
ugh what a mess. Looks like everything is coming along nicely. I wish a deal like that would pop up around here. keep posting updates as i'm following your interior cleaning!
morbid
Hard-core CEG'er
You should continue gutting it and make it a track car!
Nezerconezer
Hard-core CEG'er
You should continue gutting it and make it a track car!
There will be gutting but to a limited extent. All sound components (broken antenne is next), everything in the trunk, sound deadening, broken window regulators.
SVTContourSVT said:
Heres a pic for you man,
Theres a line in the seat that shows up in the pic but doesn't really look that terrible in person oh well. And a phantom light spot that doesn't exist at all.
dlphnfn
Veteran CEG'er
Can I ask what you use to clean your seats? Mine aren't nearly that bad, but I'd like to clean them up, and it looks like you have something good!! :laugh:Only half cleaned.
Erick --
Nezerconezer
Hard-core CEG'er
Laundry soap and water, scrub with a fine bristle brush. Then hit the hard to get to areas with a tooth brush. Wipe clean with a sponge with soap less water. Finally use saddle soap and massage in, don't use to much or you'll get it in the perforation and will have to use a needle to scoop it out. Car will smell really leathery afterward.
morbid
Hard-core CEG'er
Hah... I didn't catch that part. I thought it was a shadow on your seat.
RRT_SVT
CEG'er
whant to sell me the mats? 
mnb
mnb
Nezerconezer
Hard-core CEG'er
Still working on this thing, finished up the interior, just have the carpet left but I'm saving that until the car is 3L powered. Here is the interior so far.
Still have some stuff left to install however
Eww
And still messing with wires. Poor wiring harness.
This thing almost stabbed me in the eye, no idea what it goes to any thoughts?
Still have some stuff left to install however
Eww
And still messing with wires. Poor wiring harness.
This thing almost stabbed me in the eye, no idea what it goes to any thoughts?
Nezerconezer
Hard-core CEG'er
Goes up here on top of this box
Whats this connector for?
Anything belong in here?
Like I said earlier all the sound system crap is getting removed.
Drivers window has been replaced
Engine is still has nasty as ever.
Whats this connector for?
Anything belong in here?
Like I said earlier all the sound system crap is getting removed.
Drivers window has been replaced
Engine is still has nasty as ever.
Newsvt
Veteran CEG'er
Good progress the car is looking good!! When does the motor come out??
Nezerconezer
Hard-core CEG'er
Sometime in winter, summer is just to hot here to do that.
CSVT1214
Addicted CEG'er
The connector near the shifter is for an ATX. It should be unplugged like you found it.
The wire that almost stabbed you appears to the radio antenna wire with a broken end, but I'm not sure. I know the antenna wire runs right to that area under the trim in that first picture of the wire. I joins together with another section of wire that runs all the way to the trunk. Maybe it broke somewhere in between. :shrug:
The wire that almost stabbed you appears to the radio antenna wire with a broken end, but I'm not sure. I know the antenna wire runs right to that area under the trim in that first picture of the wire. I joins together with another section of wire that runs all the way to the trunk. Maybe it broke somewhere in between. :shrug:
Nezerconezer
Hard-core CEG'er
Little slow on this project, school, money keeping me back. But anyhow more about the car.
I got it stated mid October, had it pull started (by a little Elantra). Engine sounded like a train on train tracks. So it seems to have a spun bearing like I thought all along.
While it was out I swapped rims/tires with the SF. My tires are getting worn and the red car has new tires. They're all mismatched and way to small at 205/40/17. But it gets the job done till I get this project finished.
Replaced the broken e-brake not too long ago, that thing was really worn out. I had lifted as high as it would go on the lever to see if it would catch. It did for a little then came down hard on my thumb. Felt like I got hit by a baseball bat. Replacing it was easy, props to Wired motorsports on shipping my new hand brake quickly.
Today I gave it a quick wax, nothing fancy just some turtle wax hard shell paste. Just to protect it from the cover.
I've decided to go with a 3L with 3L cams on this project. Thanks to those who replied on my questions on which they personally enjoyed more. So I'll have some SVT cams and new timing gear for sale soon.
Lastly I'm debating whether to get a new low mile transmition 3k miles to replace the one in the car or to have this one rebuilt. The new trans is $500, but I have no idea how much it would cost to rebuild the one currently in the car. Thoughts? I don't want to pay to much on the trans just enough to make it reliable.
Front fender has been repainted, poorly, the orange peel is terrible.
God I miss my old rims/tires!
I got it stated mid October, had it pull started (by a little Elantra). Engine sounded like a train on train tracks. So it seems to have a spun bearing like I thought all along.
While it was out I swapped rims/tires with the SF. My tires are getting worn and the red car has new tires. They're all mismatched and way to small at 205/40/17. But it gets the job done till I get this project finished.
Replaced the broken e-brake not too long ago, that thing was really worn out. I had lifted as high as it would go on the lever to see if it would catch. It did for a little then came down hard on my thumb. Felt like I got hit by a baseball bat. Replacing it was easy, props to Wired motorsports on shipping my new hand brake quickly.
Today I gave it a quick wax, nothing fancy just some turtle wax hard shell paste. Just to protect it from the cover.
I've decided to go with a 3L with 3L cams on this project. Thanks to those who replied on my questions on which they personally enjoyed more. So I'll have some SVT cams and new timing gear for sale soon.
Lastly I'm debating whether to get a new low mile transmition 3k miles to replace the one in the car or to have this one rebuilt. The new trans is $500, but I have no idea how much it would cost to rebuild the one currently in the car. Thoughts? I don't want to pay to much on the trans just enough to make it reliable.
Front fender has been repainted, poorly, the orange peel is terrible.
God I miss my old rims/tires!
jolly8286
Hard-core CEG'er
progress looks good. probably pointed out but what happened to the chrome ring on the oval?
Nezerconezer
Hard-core CEG'er
I had painted my SF oval ring, and it had begun to pit and look like crap. So I just swapped them. The ring is now in the trunk, I might paint it red, or I might get another front mesh. I haven't given it much thought.
jolly8286
Hard-core CEG'er
oh well good looking progress none the less.