Here we go, I'm going to keep a blog of any changes/updates to my K3 here;
http://gtmrossak3.tumblr.com/
Recent photos here.
http://yfrog.com/user/dbanes/photosFirst jobs will be;
- Adjust ride height, suspension geometry
Done, set at 115mm for now due to larger wheel/tyre combination, I may downsize to 14" rims.
- Remove rear wing
The rear clam has hinge damage I'm sure in part due to the weight and downforce of the wing and I suspect it's messing with the aero rather than helping.
- Roll bar or roll cage
Safety and to reduce shell twist. But this looks like a big job because the fuel tank is in the way of a direct fix to the rear subframe. Anyone done this?
- Re-cover or replace seats
I ended up tossing what I could remove in the washing machine and cleaning in situ' on a hot day. The seats look 3 years not 20 years old now.
- Source new headlamp covers
Will pick these up from Alan at Rossabits at the next southern club meet.
- Refit clams using 'lift and rotate' adjustable hinges
Found some good hinges, I just need to get under the car to see if they'll work.
http://www.streetdreamsbyross.com/hinges_kit_car.phpFar in the future...
- Paint job to restore original colour (gel coat is faded)
- MGTF subframes (so I can ditch the Hydragas)
- Engine upgrade to 1.8 or KV6 (I'll need a bigger car for the KV6, I think they call them Libras)
One shorter term 'fix' for the faded gel coat would be a vinyl wrap, has anyone got any experience of these?