Hi folks,
New owner as of last Sunday and member of the owner’s club. I am in Central Scotland, Kilsyth, between Glasgow and Stirling.
The car is a 2012 1.8i SE in Metropolitan Grey 55k miles. It’s been regularly serviced but not looked after if you know what I mean. Loving driving it and not had a chance to get the roof down yet a bit windy and snowy up here just now!
I have been reading up on the forum and the information that is available is fantastic.
Here’s my to do list:
New tyres - advisory on Mot. After much reading decided to go for uniroyal rainsport 5
Wheels - need powder coated - not sure about the colour but fancy Gunmetal grey any suggestions appreciated?
New discs and pads front and rear - bought Pagid doing these just now but snowed off!
Soft top - Needs a good clean and renovate and re proof - bought Protex products
Clean out roof drain channels - not sure whether to use the trombone cleaner or take it apart. Heard it can get stuck on this model, again any advice appreciated?
Clean up engine compartment.
Investigate near side rear clunk/ knock over a bump.
I took it to the local garage and they put it on the ramp. Couldn’t find anything obvious - checked drop links and all other bushes are fine. I thought it might be a bump stop missing on the shocker but couldn’t see anything. Any suggestions? Managed to get a good look underneath and not too crusty. Worst bit seems to be x brace and a bit of under seal peeling. Usual suspension components crusty. I will get the rust treatment stated ASAP.
So there you go a few jobs to do and then get driving it.
