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Aug 15, 2021 19:50:25 GMT
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With the Micra K11 sold it was time to look for the next project. With a reasonably small budget and no clue to what I want, it made the task a tiny bit difficult. On the way home from work one evening I followed a stock trim Mitsubishi Colt, I remembered they did a spicey version called the CZT, a 1.5L 4 cylinder turbo hatchback. I did some research and found a couple local. A work colleague has the convertible model and kindly travelled over to Norwich one evening so I could have a look about and a test drive. I was impressed! I couldn't test out the handling too much as it was soaking wet and I didn't want to push the car beyond my limits. Even with stock suspension it seemed to have good handling along with some decent power delivery. I got in contact with a seller in Felixstowe (approx 62 miles away) and had agreed to go view the car on Sunday. Unfortuantely this meant having to sacrifice not attending JAE show but I'm sure it would be worth it. The car was per the advert although the paint work needs some attention (overall its not bad for 16 years old). Theres a few minor things that need sorting, for example the passenger side repeater and door mirror glass, radio display doesn't work (a spare was included) and the air con needs re-gassing. Although not noticed on the initial test drive, it does need a wheel alignment. One of the front strut top mounts is knocking so I'll get that done at the same time (I'm sure some lowering springs will be thrown into the mix at this point too) These engines are good for approx 250hp from what I've read, my aim is to achieve a nice safe 220hp which I think will be more than enough (a vast improvement over the Micra's 80hp) Here are some photos when I arrived home   The headlights could do with a cut back and polish   Damage on the passenger door, hoping this will polish out    Rear bumper scuff  Key scratches above the driver side door handle    Aftermarket door mirror glass lifting from the factory baseplate  Side repeater lens missing     After a quick wash   Let the project begin! |
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Aug 15, 2021 20:23:10 GMT
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OK.
Seems you have chosen the. Sort of thing I would too.
Kinda under the radar.
Loads of potential.
Perfect.
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Aug 15, 2021 20:34:48 GMT
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Nice, these are getting like busses on here lol
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Aug 18, 2021 11:19:48 GMT
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Nice to see another one appear.
Power wise you will only see around 220 on the stock ecu before it starts to fuel cut on you because ecu has power police as standard.
Mine has a scorpion secondary cat back non resonated exhaust and a K&n filter dumped in the engine bay and a stage 3 CG motorsport paddle clutch and lightweight flywheel.... you are better with the stock airbox and panel I am told.
Upgrade the fuel pump to a wallbro 255 lph as the stock one is 80 lph and won't allows much past stock power.
I am working with Simon at Norton Tuning Solutions in Dinnington. My aim is 300bhp eventually but there is a fair amount of prep to do and it's going to take some time.
These are way more fun than micras (in my opinion). Have fun with it as they are getting a little rare, possibly only 1000 +/- a few in the UK in all specs including ralliart colts and czc ones
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Aug 18, 2021 19:39:32 GMT
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First update is a boring one I'm afraid First thing to do with any car is to do a service IMO. I don't think the oil filter has been changed in a while though 😬🙄 (changed at 82,900)  I noticed the windscreen wasn't clearing too well and it didn't smell too great either. I drained the screenwash, flushed through with water and refilled with pre-mixed fluid. Also fitted new Bosch wipers One of the things mentioned in the for sale advert was the dashboard display wasn't working. It seems this is a common fault, luckily the seller supplied a replacement which was untested. Swapped them over and at first it didn't work. Got the soldering iron out to have a look at the original, that didn't sort it so re-tried the spare and it works.  I gave the engine bay a quick clean as I had some spare time. I could do with removing a few things for better access but its a start 🙂 Here are some comparison photos   |
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joeytalent
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Aug 23, 2021 19:07:36 GMT
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Glad you're posting it here! Following with interest.
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75swb
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hoodedreeper's Colt CZT75swb
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Do they make ralliart style mudflaps for these? A set would look great I reckon!
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Aug 24, 2021 17:19:29 GMT
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What's the stock power? Actually, I'll take my lazy  to Google and look...  |
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1968 Mini MkII, 1968 VW T1, 1967 VW T1, 1974 VW T1, 1974 VW T1 1303, 1975 Mini 1000 auto, 1979 Chevette, 1981 Cortina, 1978 Mini 1000 1981 Mini City, 1981 Mini van, 1974 Mini Clubman, 1982 Metro City, 1987 Escort, 1989 Lancia Y10, 1989 Cavalier, 1990 Sierra, 1990 Renault 19, 1993 Nova, 1990 Citroen BX, 1994 Ford Scorpio, 1990 Renault Clio, 2004 Citroen C3, 2006 Citroen C2, 2004 Citroen C4, 2013 Citroen DS5. 2017 DS3 130 Plenty of other scrappers!
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Aug 24, 2021 17:20:39 GMT
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Oooh, 147Bhp, that's decent! 200 should make it a real hoot.
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1968 Mini MkII, 1968 VW T1, 1967 VW T1, 1974 VW T1, 1974 VW T1 1303, 1975 Mini 1000 auto, 1979 Chevette, 1981 Cortina, 1978 Mini 1000 1981 Mini City, 1981 Mini van, 1974 Mini Clubman, 1982 Metro City, 1987 Escort, 1989 Lancia Y10, 1989 Cavalier, 1990 Sierra, 1990 Renault 19, 1993 Nova, 1990 Citroen BX, 1994 Ford Scorpio, 1990 Renault Clio, 2004 Citroen C3, 2006 Citroen C2, 2004 Citroen C4, 2013 Citroen DS5. 2017 DS3 130 Plenty of other scrappers!
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Sept 8, 2021 14:57:24 GMT
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Having been using forums for quite a number of years (I think I started using them circa 2004) I've always enjoyed the whole process. I'm abit late to the party, but I've decided to attempt a Vlog along side the forum posts. It's going to take some time building up my confidence because I hate talking infront of a camera but I'm sure they'll improve as time goes on. www.youtube.com/c/hoodedreeper/featuredThe first intro video can be found here The first proper video was a 'How To' for Colt owners on removing the front suspension, in preperation for changing the springs. Coilovers were out of my budget as I wanted to purchase a couple of other modifications. I went with some 35mm H&R lowering springs. When I first purchased the car, the LH strut mount was knocking badly. A pair of pattern parts along with new bearings were purchased from eBay along with new dust covers from my work. Not owning a pair of spring compressors I asked a friend to help out  Although the shock bodies look absolutely terrible, they work and don't leak. So I wire brushed them and gave them a coat of black hammerite spray    Gave the wiper arms a coat of paint in Gloss tough black paint that I used on the Micra  While the shocks were removed I took the chance to wire brush, rust treat and underseal the inner arches. I won't bore you with photos of every arch so here's just one    Once the car was back on the ground, I took it for a test drive. Thats when I encountered a new noise. Here's a video explaining it and how I've fixed it for now |
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tom13
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Sept 9, 2021 12:09:09 GMT
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What did you use for rust treatment and underseal on the inner arch?
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Sept 15, 2021 19:09:34 GMT
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What did you use for rust treatment and underseal on the inner arch? Hammerite Kurust and Comma Underbody seal aerosol |
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Sept 15, 2021 19:10:24 GMT
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Had this fitted a little while but struggled to find time to go get videos
Scorpion cat back exhaust is now fitted
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Sept 18, 2021 18:21:31 GMT
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Although the factory side mount intercooler performed faultess, every likes a front mount right? I got in contact with a local company called Stealthwerx who are an Airtec dealer who ordered it in for me. Here's the latest video now up on my Youtube Here are some photos Before  Installation finished prior to bumper re-fitting  Finished  Fitted black mesh and tinted the fog lights yellow    Fancy photos for Instagram   |
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Oct 13, 2021 18:10:28 GMT
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I had last week off work, half of that was spent indoors because of typical british weather. But I did manage to sort some jobs out on the Colt. First on the list was to restore the oxidised headlights Here are some after photos     By far a perfect outcome as the passenger light is still hazy but I think thats down to the lacquer. But it's certainly much better than before Next job was to replace the extremely worn droplinks for some polybush versions  The final job on the list was to fit some new silicone boost hoses  While everything was dismantled I painted the hard pipes in the same Steel Grey colour I painted the BMW Bottletops I had on the Micra   I didn't make a video on this because its pretty boring and swapping the hoses is quite straight forward A package arrived, I'll let the photos do the talking       A big thank you to Dynodaze for the fast delivery on all of the parts (polybush droplinks,silicone hoses and exhaust manifold) The stock manifolds are known for cracking, I thought I'd get it replaced sooner rather than later. I just need to order replacement gaskets and hardware from the main dealer before I can make a start. And to finish the update, have a sunset photo  |
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Last Wednesday I swapped the manifolds over, things weren't as simple as I originally thought. I also took a visit to the main dealer to purchase new manifold > turbo gasket and new hardware.  The next job to do immediately after was to replace the coolant hoses. The design of the new manifold meant the hose sits against it, so I used some heat wrap to help prevent damage (I understand it could have been done less bulky but wanted to make sure it was covered well enough)    The last video is a short review on the new Ring Automotive 200% bulbs. After restoring the headlamps I wanted to upgrade the lights. Working at a Motor Factor I was able to grab a pair as soon as they landed on the shelves.  A friend kindly printed me some new social media stickers. Rather than the typical logo and user name, I went with my new logo to match  |
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Cool car and great thread, I'll definitely be following along on YouTube as well.
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1985 Volvo 760 "Jurbo"
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Dec 17, 2021 20:50:46 GMT
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Dec 18, 2021 20:43:56 GMT
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Tried one of these when they were new and didn't like it. Power delivery was too smooth and I believe they sit on a Mercedes a-class chassis...? maybe. High driving position and school-bus handling?
Maybe I have it all wrong but there were so many other better cars available at the time.
HOWEVER... I do like a well cared for older car regardless of model and appreciate what you're doing here.
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Dec 19, 2021 11:52:54 GMT
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I agree, I think its the high roof that makes it feel boaty and stock suspension isn't that great.
There are much better cars out there, but with a limited budget at the time I was abit snobbish with what I bought. Having owned japanese cars since I passed my test I wanted to stick with that. Yes a Golf GTi could probably be had for the same money, but thats just not me
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