S1 Type 49 Elise Refresh

[Badger02]

And so the end is nigh.

Both front wheelarches and fuse box fitted this evening.

[Badger02]

And booked into my local garage who have a hunter geo machine and a mechanic who I trust on Tuesday next week.

[Badger02]

Rear grilles derusted and given a lick of paint.

Now only to replace the front licence plate as it has a crack in it, properly attach the boot drain hose to the drain pipe, then clean the car, then wait for the geo next week and road tests thereafter

[Guido]

I doff my hat to you Badger!!  Super impressive project to follow from start to finish. I hope to see the car out and about over the summer. 👏 

[Badger02]

It's alive, and clean(ish) 😊

[Badger02]

Next up is a geo setup and MOT at my local garage which is booked for Tuesday of next week

[MrWill]

23 hours ago, Badger02 said:

It's alive, and clean(ish) 😊

🥳👍

[Badger02]

All was going well on my 1st test drive on Wednesday. Speedo working, temp steady at around 80 deg c, no bangs, knocking or grinding noises. That was  until about 10 miles in when the brakes began sounding awful. A very careful drive home, and yep I'd managed to put a brake pad in the wrong way round (good on left, bad on right). No need to call me an idiot, I already feel like one. New pair of pads and as the disc got badly scoured also had to buy a new pair of discs. Arrived today, job to do tomorrow

[Mutley00]

On 23/04/2024 at 20:26, Badger02 said:

Rear grilles derusted and given a lick of paint.

Now only to replace the front licence plate as it has a crack in it, properly attach the boot drain hose to the drain pipe, then clean the car, then wait for the geo next week and road tests thereafter

 

Maybe a 'custom' set of plates Badger?

 

[Badger02]

1 hour ago, Mutley00 said:

Maybe a 'custom' set of plates Badger?

 

Ah, too late as already fitted a new front plate

[Badger02]

As one door closes (fitted new front pads and discs this morning) another one opens as I have a patch of oil under the engine area so now time to remove the undertrays and have a look see as to what's going on.

Edited May 4, 2024 by Badger02

[MrWill]

18 minutes ago, Badger02 said:

As one door closes (fitted new front pads and discs this morning) another one opens as I have a patch of oil under the engine area so now time to remove the undertrays and have a look see as to what's going on.

Just embrace it Badger, it's all part of the rebuild process. Road test found issue...perfect!👍

I hope I haven't cursed you with my cautionary tail about the EP gearbox oil seals.

Waiting with baited breath for next update 

[Badger02]

After nearly 6 months of a winter rebuild/refresh, my T49 is back in the game 😊

[MrWill]

Excellent Job Badger Looks stunning outside and underneath 👍

[Badger02]

Thanks. I'd almost forgotten how much fun it is to drive