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<blockquote data-quote="Lee36328" data-source="post: 677349" data-attributes="member: 113"><p>The Rebirth</p><p></p><p>Did you ever have that major project on your car that you kept putting off and putting off, waiting for just the right time and opportunity that seemingly never arrives? And while you wait, the car accumulates more issues and yet somehow continues to tick along, bruised but not broken?</p><p></p><p>I am amazed how much wear and tear and abuse my car has undergone and how long it held up while I busy getting my life back in order.</p><p></p><p>And now that the owner has been reborn, I figured its time to give the car a new lease of life too.</p><p></p><p>The list of things to do is long. Here's some of the things I am looking at.</p><p></p><p>1. gearbox rebuild - long, long overdue. I am amazed the car continues to run for so long in 'limp mode' with the gearbox warning light permanently on.</p><p>2. long shaft - somehow I managed to compromise this, maybe related to the gearbox.</p><p>3. bodywork - almost every panel either needs replacement or touch up, too many dents to count (some of the guys who've seen me on the road will know what I mean, it was like a bumper car at amusement parks).</p><p>4. rear struts tower - since I am rebuilding, and I bought the proper parts, might as well replace my previous custom-made reinforcement plates with the original plates; this involved cutting out the old struts tower and spot-welding the new one in its place.</p><p>5. new leather reupholstering for the front seats - I have literally worn holes on my current seats already.</p><p>6. new M3 bumper and side skirts (a note of appreciation to the friend who provided me the sideskirts) - some cosmetic enhancements is always nice.</p><p>7. replace the wiring harness - am still considering this.. should I or shouldn't I?</p><p>8. rim refurbishment - finally the technology is where I feel comfortable they can do a proper job.</p><p>9. rear spoiler - keeping my fingers crossed that the type I want can be sourced.</p><p>10. new paint job - completely top to bottom, engine-out, color replacement. Not just for aesthetics, but also to help fight against rust.</p><p></p><p>And that's just off the top of my head. I am sure I am missing some details.</p><p></p><p>Will post some pics as the work progresses. </p><p></p><p>Thanks for reading.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lee36328, post: 677349, member: 113"] The Rebirth Did you ever have that major project on your car that you kept putting off and putting off, waiting for just the right time and opportunity that seemingly never arrives? And while you wait, the car accumulates more issues and yet somehow continues to tick along, bruised but not broken? I am amazed how much wear and tear and abuse my car has undergone and how long it held up while I busy getting my life back in order. And now that the owner has been reborn, I figured its time to give the car a new lease of life too. The list of things to do is long. Here's some of the things I am looking at. 1. gearbox rebuild - long, long overdue. I am amazed the car continues to run for so long in 'limp mode' with the gearbox warning light permanently on. 2. long shaft - somehow I managed to compromise this, maybe related to the gearbox. 3. bodywork - almost every panel either needs replacement or touch up, too many dents to count (some of the guys who've seen me on the road will know what I mean, it was like a bumper car at amusement parks). 4. rear struts tower - since I am rebuilding, and I bought the proper parts, might as well replace my previous custom-made reinforcement plates with the original plates; this involved cutting out the old struts tower and spot-welding the new one in its place. 5. new leather reupholstering for the front seats - I have literally worn holes on my current seats already. 6. new M3 bumper and side skirts (a note of appreciation to the friend who provided me the sideskirts) - some cosmetic enhancements is always nice. 7. replace the wiring harness - am still considering this.. should I or shouldn't I? 8. rim refurbishment - finally the technology is where I feel comfortable they can do a proper job. 9. rear spoiler - keeping my fingers crossed that the type I want can be sourced. 10. new paint job - completely top to bottom, engine-out, color replacement. Not just for aesthetics, but also to help fight against rust. And that's just off the top of my head. I am sure I am missing some details. Will post some pics as the work progresses. Thanks for reading. [/QUOTE]
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