liner33 Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Did the car have an airbag from the factory ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Yes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 If the car was originally fitted with an airbag from the factory then it must be fitted and non defective for the mot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Thought so but i did wonder if due to it's age it could be exempt. Just as well i kept the OEM wheel and airbag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Seems like hard work changing the steering wheel over every year. Just find a friendly MOT tester! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 I could do, done that before but it's not hard to change it over other than the wiring. I'm looking forward to the new wheel since it was an F1 concept by MoMo which i think failed because of the limited audience. This time though I'm not going to have it removable. So now the old wheel and boss will be up for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 New wheel is being fitted today. I had to wait for a 15mm spacer because the colume controls were just a little too close. This time the wiring should be fine so finally i will have my horn back. This winter I'm going to remove the replica engine and completely refurbish it starting with the rocker covers. In this case I'm going to use the correct crinkle paint. All the hoses and wiring is getting replaced. I'm also going to spray the engine bed the same colour as the car. Remove all the ill-fitting perspex glass supports and fit, rather than glue, bolt on plastic risers bolted down with these. Other cosmetic additions are Ferrari logo carpet stencils And some LED down lighted logos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Despite all my efforts, i cannot get over my seat problem, that being the seat size, color and rails, so I've gone all out and bought these Used but politically correct for the car....it's a bit of a financial slap in the wallet but a lesson learnt that you cannot fool a fool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 Those look nice mate But if you're selling next year aren't you just wasting money as you won't really get it back. I thought the others looked ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 I may not get it back but it will be more attractive to the buyer. The seats i have aren't real leather and they do touch the trim behind making them squeak. Also given the fact they are genuine Ferrari seats the price was very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 15 hours ago, Tony said: I may not get it back but it will be more attractive to the buyer. The seats i have aren't real leather and they do touch the trim behind making them squeak. Also given the fact they are genuine Ferrari seats the price was very good. My jag seats squeak over bumps , apparently they all do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 Sadly it's the headrest rubbing on the firewall interior trim. I could just move the seat forward but then the legroom is too tight. The new seats are much thinner so i hope they will fit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Could you not have put a strip of foam between the seat and firewall to stop the squeaking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 A bit cheap looking although yes but not if i'm selling which i will be next summer i needed another solution. In fact, i might get my hands burnt this weekend? Over the last year or so I've been waiting to buy some more convincing seats for the car. Last week some re-upholstered in Ferrari style seats came up for bids on ebay and i made a bid and i'm currently winning. In the same week these Ferrari F355 seats came up on ebay for £300 which is about £1500 cheaper than any i've seen before, so i can only assume the seller doesn't know the value of what he's selling. Needless to say i bought them. Problem i now have is if i don't get outbid on the first seats I'm going to be well out of pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Just cancel the bid then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Can you do that and if so how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Sorry to Interject but pretty sure something like cockpit Shine or silicone spray on both surfaces should get rid of the squeaking. Certainly worth a shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Providing there are more than 12 hours left you can retract the bid. https://offer.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?RetractBidShow&RetractBidShow= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Done....hand on heart thanks for that. I would have been £100 down plus delivery had that not been canceled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Well the seats i bid on Just sold for £102..... I feel maybe i should have made another bid but the seats i have bought are OEM seats, so more convincing when it comes to sell the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 Seats are on their way for a Friday delivery...... £66 carriage .... Bloody hell how heavy are they!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 It'll be the bulk rather than the weight. Where are they being delivered from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Near Yarmouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 Does anyone have any leads for me to either buy a new/ used soft top or anyone who can re-stress my existing one?..... Problem i have is the soft top is loose between ribs, the actual condition is fine. Also the MR2 ZZW30 soft top does not have the wings at the rear. A genuine f360 ST is around 3k but i don't know if that will fit, in addition, although many replicas have the ST i cannot find where they are getting it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Heard good things about these guys wrt 370z hood repairs https://www.caymanautos.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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