New Owner - 1992 Limited Edition
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 7:10 pm
Hey,
I've been stalking the forums the past week as I picked up a 1992 Limited Edition, K818 GWY, for my 30th birthday.
Obviously the car has come with some minor issues, so prior to joining I've been scouring the forum looking for solutions, but I've also been enjoying reading your car threads.
I am also called Will, but seeing as two active members with the same name, I've naturally gone with "Scoob".
I've come from a BMW M140i and then an M2, so the 480 is a completely new world to me, especially as this is my new daily driver, but I wanted something different as I just cannot be bothered spending thousands per year to PCP a car that I just end up returning to the dealer. I have no knowledge of mechanics or old vehicles, but I'm practical, so I'm interested to learn. So far, I'm loving the experience, a couple of my mates have already said that it's the coolest car I've had!
The previous owner, my ex-brother-in-law, bought it from the two previous owners, a brother and sister who had it from new. He spent a lot getting it mechanically sound, including a new starter motor, alternator, radiator, timing belt and water pump, battery, discs, pads and brake callipers, clutch and clutch cable, so it's come to me in decent nick, although there is still work to do, I look forward to it and really making this car my own.
My to-do list that I'll be looking for your help on is:
Anyway, I look forward to being an active member here and I'll leave you with some pictures!
I've been stalking the forums the past week as I picked up a 1992 Limited Edition, K818 GWY, for my 30th birthday.
Obviously the car has come with some minor issues, so prior to joining I've been scouring the forum looking for solutions, but I've also been enjoying reading your car threads.
I am also called Will, but seeing as two active members with the same name, I've naturally gone with "Scoob".
I've come from a BMW M140i and then an M2, so the 480 is a completely new world to me, especially as this is my new daily driver, but I wanted something different as I just cannot be bothered spending thousands per year to PCP a car that I just end up returning to the dealer. I have no knowledge of mechanics or old vehicles, but I'm practical, so I'm interested to learn. So far, I'm loving the experience, a couple of my mates have already said that it's the coolest car I've had!
The previous owner, my ex-brother-in-law, bought it from the two previous owners, a brother and sister who had it from new. He spent a lot getting it mechanically sound, including a new starter motor, alternator, radiator, timing belt and water pump, battery, discs, pads and brake callipers, clutch and clutch cable, so it's come to me in decent nick, although there is still work to do, I look forward to it and really making this car my own.
My to-do list that I'll be looking for your help on is:
- Engine tuning - idle revs in neutral
- Gear linkage bushes - 1st gear very difficult to select
- Replace worn speedo/rev dial
- Replace all dashboard bulbs
- Wheel alignment/tracking
- Headlight motors - stuck in up position
- Fix sunroof - doesn't open but can hear motors working
- Replace all halogen bulbs with LED
- Refurb black trims and lights
- Upgrade heated seat mats
- Sound insulation and new speaker system
- Fix squeaky heater fan
- Refurb/new heater switches
- Lowering springs
- New alloy wheels
Anyway, I look forward to being an active member here and I'll leave you with some pictures!