The Project Pad

Okay so I'm gonna need to make a list of bushings to replace and anyways of getting a little more oomph without going hard core into the pockets.

Lists are good, then as you accomplish things you can see how far you've gotten

jbrentd wrote:What are the rpm differences in 5th at 80mph between the CQ and sedan 01A?

it was almost 300rpm

I'm thinking I'm going to repaint the car eventually....


I need the paint code for kingfisher blue.

Kuma85 wrote:
I need the paint code for kingfisher blue.

Kingfisher blue = pelican blue = LY5T

So this is the color you want to paint the CQ? If it is, I like it

http://www.danielcurnock.co.uk/data/310/1.jpg

That would go good with my avant.

Hubba hubba

So i had to replace the Wondow regulator and door on my CQ. WHAT A PITA. got it all up but the clamp that holds the cable down on the front of the door is stripped, so i have to take it out and swap out that bracket all over again...

Oh well at least i have the part.




Just about to install the Blaupunkt Montreal CD player into the car along with my speakers and amp i got from Ron G.W.



Also found a S2/80/90 climate control, but i dont know what else i need. I wanted to examine it up close.

Nice car and some good progress going on in your world.

Glad to know I'm not the only one overrun with a daunting case of the little things... haha

Keep at it and post your progress, sometimes it helps for motivation to see what you've accomplished.

On a selfish note, any tips for making the door lock line up with the hole while reinstalling the door card let me know!!

Just keep plugging away at it. I like reading posts from guys able to work on their car. With being stuck waiting for parts and machine work to get done, its nice to see other making progress!

Door lock? The thingy you pull up or push down to lock the door? Mine popped off... The key tumbler swap was the most annoying.

I do t have the door panel on just yet... I think I have B4 cards

Thanks guys for the support

No one has any info on the parts i need for the manual swap for the AC? if you have the parts hit me up.









i installed my radio and my speakers in the rear quarter panels.

BEfore you go and ask why i hacked them up and the grills are gone... Its because the rear panels were FUBAR anyways and since i am getting new ones from Joe later on this year, i figured, what the hell.

the front and rear speakers are cheapo Pioneer speakers from Best Buy. For whatever reason, i have THREE out of 4 speakers that work? none are blown as i tested them all. the drivers side rear speaker is not working and i checked and double checked the wiring to see if it was incorrect. it may be my head unit.. but im unsure at the moment.

at least i have some music, but still... its annoying me.

To do the manual heater swap you need a complete setup from a manual HVAC car - the whole box frrom beneath the dash. I've swapped in the manual climate control from my 95 parts car. Be sure to refoam the flaps and install a new heater core while you've got it out.

Oh, and I *think* the B3 cars have a separate Bowden cable that controls an external valve for the heater core while the B4s don't ever shut off the flow to the heater core... so you need the right control panel for the right box

I did a manual swap in my coupe..
you need everything.. including the controls and heater box.
its because it all runs on steel cables.i got mine out of a B3.. only thing on mine is im not using the AC..

look at my post
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audiPete wrote:Kuma
re: Stock Speedline Wheels
I just purchased a 91 Black/Grey CQ for my sister in law...previous owner had sanded the out lips with medium grit, then finer & finer grades of sandpaper, then polished and waxed them....they look stunning. I'll be able to snap some pictures this weekend if you're interested.

Yes take pictures. Sorry I missed this.

kido81 wrote:look at my post
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wow that looks like a headache

well, my stereo system crackles and pops and the speakers are new. All the speakers were connected properly. when i have the radio off, it still crackles.

speakers are not blown, and the left rear quarter speaker doesnt have sound... but the speaker itself works fine.


grrrr....

Did you just plug in the speakers, or have you pulled the head unit to see what is going on? It's either be crappy wiring, or a crappy head unit.

audifreakjim wrote:Did you just plug in the speakers, or have you pulled the head unit to see what is going on? It's either be crappy wiring, or a crappy head unit.

it must be the head unit. might have gotten damp in the garage..?? i dont really know...


i dont even care any more.


ill mess with it later.

Link to video





I swapped out my radios for another one. its a Kenwood Nav DVD sirius ready single din. its got a touch screen. i traded my Mk2 Autotech Exhaust for it.







then i swapped out my Air box for an air intake, courtesy of Mr. Kitterman. THanks again.




Then my OH SHIT handle broke. Id like to say it was because i was taking a turn with all rally rage and awesomeness, but its really cause im just a Fatty.