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Post by **Marc_EE9** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:38 pm

Not much of an update, but thought I'd write something as I'm getting a bit fed up, again.

For anyone not in know, I bought an EF5 (import 4WD Shuttle) last week that didn't turn out so good (blown h/g, considerable crash damage, dodgy gearbox... dodgy in general). So I have decided to strip it for parts. It's proved more handy this time round, as with that GL I had, I didn't keep half the stuff I could of, and I've realised how a few things should be removed. It's a shame I can't swap the roof too, then I'd have OEM mountings for the roof bars!

So I've been stripping it down for spares, and have noticed the suspension components, including rods/arms, RTA's, shocks/spring are all in mint condition. So I want to do a swap as my Shuttle is VERY rusty in the arches (components) and all bolts are seized solid. I tried another attempt today, only for my 17mm socket to crack in two places leaving it useless, and I couldn't find another one. The 4WD setup is also in great condition, where as mine is not so great. In the ideal world I'd like that done too. But I need to get this done before Daz picks it up, which I can't see happening. I'm a bit stuck for what to do...

What I really want to do is just strip the fecker down to nothing, repair what I need to and put it back together. No chance where I am, but prehaps in the future. Maybe I'm trying to get too much done in one go, but I feel it's necesary to sort out the problems now. I hate having car issues, especially rust (who doesn't), but it drives me mad, I have to get it sorted, or it plays on my mind.

I was planning on going travelling in January - hence the urgency. It's now not likely until the end of March at the earliest... which is not when I wanted to leave at all. We're also getting an extension done this year via a grant due to my mum's unfortunate situation - I'd like to be around for that so I can keep an eye on everything, and make sure nothing goes wrong, plus we need a new roof on our garage and shed.... and we badly need the bathroom redecorating, so I need to get that sorted this summer too. So looks like I may be around for JAE after all....

Just need to vent a bit. I'm getting Vtec withdrawl!

Ned · Post by **Ned** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:34 am

due, i hear your going to mimms!
save a parking space next to your shuttle

Post by **Marc_EE9** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:35 am

Ned wrote:due, i hear your going to mimms!
save a parking space next to your shuttle

i doubt it, not at this rate dude.

im about ready to throw in the towel

Post by **Marc_EE9** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:50 pm

Change of plan.

Post by **Tahir** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:10 pm

Do tell?

Post by **Marc_EE9** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:34 pm

Tahir wrote:Do tell?

Not yet, I don't want to jinx anything, and plans are yet to be 100% finalised.

Post by **Marc_EE9** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:34 pm

Now for sale.

Advert will be posted up this weekend.

Post by **walsh123** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:36 pm

What?? seriously ??

Post by **Marc_EE9** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:39 pm

walsh123 wrote: What?? seriously ??

Yes, seriously.

Post by **walsh123** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:49 pm

Why are you selling it bud?

Post by **Marc_EE9** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:58 pm

Basically I've ran out of time and money. It's taken far too long to sort out.
I've just had to spend £100 on a new electric shower, and this summer I need to re-decorate our bathroom as it desperately needs it, put a new suite in, re-felt the shed roof, re-felt the garage roof, and help with our extension.
With all this, money is extremely tight, and I can't afford to have two cars.
Family/home come first.

Post by **walsh123** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:07 pm

Sorry to hear that man, i blame the ecomony at the minute. But your right family does come first bud, im going to sad to not see more updates on this

i was looking forward to it getting finished. I hope you can get everything sorted and that the shuttle goes to a good home.

Post by **Marc_EE9** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:11 pm

walsh123 wrote:Sorry to hear that man, i blame the ecomony at the minute. But your right family does come first bud, im going to sad to not see more updates on this i was looking forward to it getting finished. I hope you can get everything sorted and that the shuttle goes to a good home.

Yeh I was looking forward to actually driving it too.

I am a bit gutted, but it is the right thing to do. Plus some of the money from the sale will be going on the VT and I'm getting some parts fabricated hopefully to sell on here too, so not all bad.
Thanks.

Post by **walsh123** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:18 pm

Will be good if some of the cash gets spent on the Vt

Whats all this about fabricated parts???

HONDAB88 · Post by **HONDAB88** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:50 pm

another will pop up man, hope you get a good price as a lot of work went into it!

4GUK

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