My 03 just went over 100K a couple weeks ago and I figured it was time to change the supercharger oil, as I didn't think the previous owners had done so.
Old oil on the left and new on the right. I'm glad I did :)
The weather here was good for a top down excursion, tripped 99.9K in boost and then pulled over for the picture :). She's still looking good..got her mom's genes (on the left).
Good times :)
Last week, I hopped in the car and started her up. I noticed that she cranked a bit slow, but then fired off. I figured it might be my battery as it was 8 years old. I put the top down, secured the tonneau cover and hopped back in and hit the gas to back up.....she sputtered and died. I...
After lurking and losing multiple auctions, I finally bit the bullet and picked this up. Still NIB.
Sonic Blue, there is no substitute :) (Ok, yeah its stolen from Risky Business and Porsche, but apropos IMHO)
Today started as a "What did I do for my Terminator" day. I went down yesterday and picked up some oil and filter for a change. The 1000 miles I put on her going to the 50th at Charlotte, hit my change interval. So, out with the old and in with the new.
With that all finished, I had...
Replaced my MGW shifter handle today with the updated version. I chose the medium handle as it seemed the best fit for me.
Comparison of the two handles:
Original Handle:
Updated Handle:
A little bit longer throw, but is much more adjustable for position. A nice update for...
I got out today an installed the gauges, Oil PSI and Water TEMP. I am still waiting on the correct threaded coolant plug for the water temp sensor. So the gauge, although powered is inop. For the oil pressure, I had to switch the stock sending unit to the spare spot on the oil cooler. The...
According the an article over on Autoblog, we may have a solution to replacement halfshaft boots. I'm making a call tomorrow. :)
Project Ugly Horse: Part VI
I called CV Unlimited as posted in the article and they said nope...damn.
Gauges arrived today and look great. Thanks again TRBO VNM :)
I'll put up an install thread soon. Car show this weekend, so I don't want to tear into it just yet.
Gauges with the AC Vent Pods
Before:
After: (not installed, just sitting in the pods)
Once installed, I'll get...