Project 77U
#1
Posted 17 March 2015 - 09:22 PM
Bought my first VX lightning yellow in September 2014. I'd been on the look out for yellow VX a few months and after viewing a few cars, I settled for LY87
It wasn't without a few problems but nothing structural, major or expensive. It was by far the best one I seen and driven. It was about a 500 mile round trip but it was worth it.
All engine mounts and bushes had been replaced and there were no squeaks or rattles, just serious burble from the VSE. Full service history, just been MOT'd, clean HPI and decent array of receipts. Plus very open n honest seller with genuine reason for selling.
I only had a week or so driving it before the tax ran out and intention was to sorn over Winter and get it ready for spring.
Pics of the day I picked it up...
First job remove those decals and give her a good clean...
I managed to get a set of TDs as part of the sale which came with Avon ZZRs and spare Toyo Proxies T1Rs
Next job... Fit the new wheels
#2
Posted 17 March 2015 - 09:27 PM
Looks great in yellow.
#3
Posted 17 March 2015 - 09:31 PM
#4
Posted 17 March 2015 - 09:37 PM
So I responded 'yeah just bought it'. He said 'I've just moved in round the corner, I've got a VX too give me a shout if you need anything'.
It was only 'Batman', small world. He probably regretted saying that! Joking aside, he's been a saint and really appreciate he's help and advice.
He was soon round with his jack to help swap the wheels over.
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Next on the list car cover to settle in for Autumn/Winter...
#5
Posted 17 March 2015 - 09:51 PM
Merry crimbo to me...
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#6
Posted 17 March 2015 - 09:58 PM
When Rosssco posted his for sale I jumped at it, big thanks to him as it was brand spankers still in the box!
Also big thanks again to Joe that helped fit it in literally game force winds (seemed a good idea at the time)
Fitted...
#7
Posted 17 March 2015 - 09:59 PM
#8
Posted 17 March 2015 - 10:06 PM
Looking lovely.. And yellow..
#9
Posted 17 March 2015 - 10:13 PM
#10
Posted 17 March 2015 - 10:17 PM
Thanks mate, it had to be yellow for me!Looks great in yellow.
#11
Posted 17 March 2015 - 10:18 PM
#12
Posted 17 March 2015 - 10:18 PM
Thanks! Cherished plates are a bit marmite but included it as part of the sale and it suites the car I thinkFan of the number plate Looking forward to hearing more!
#13
Posted 17 March 2015 - 10:19 PM
Yes do it! We need to meet up at some point...Car looks great. Yellow with dark TD's looks awesome. Thinking I need a colour coded lip spoiler on mine too.
#14
Posted 17 March 2015 - 10:20 PM
Thanks again mate... one of my fav additions since buying the car!Looking lovely.. And yellow..
#15
Posted 17 March 2015 - 10:20 PM
#16
Posted 17 March 2015 - 10:21 PM
Its a VX, previous owner put the Opel speedster grill on. It'll soon be replaced with a new grill and carbon fibre VLooking very nice. Just fitted a brand new TAT short round to mine and am really chuffed with it. Is it a Speedster or a LY VX? Grill says Opel but rear badge says VX.
#17
Posted 17 March 2015 - 10:23 PM
#18
Posted 17 March 2015 - 10:48 PM
I bought new lenses, HIDs (5000k) with slim ballasts, LED sidelights and chrome indicator bulbs.
Before refresh...
Lenses off and rubbed down...
Masked up...
Sprayed with plastic primer...
Sprayed matt black tubby style...
Elisepart butyl tape, hairdryer and clamps...
Complete...
Fitted...
#19
Posted 17 March 2015 - 11:43 PM
#20
Posted 17 March 2015 - 11:49 PM
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