First update for this car. Felt it's fitting as I've done quite a lot now I'm better and have the time.
Backbox Time
Found a Sei-specific kit from Sportex, which appear to be UK-based. I was torn between this, and an Ulter kit from Poland, but chose this one in the end mainly for convenience. It came in two parts, the resonator which connects to the centre-pipe, and the backbox. Should have probably called in backup or had a shop fit it in all honesty, wrecked my shoulders doing it myself!
Well worth the pain, though. Sounds faintly reminiscent of a chunky bike motor now, really happy with it so far!
New Locks!
I've replaced the cores for both doors, as well as the boot. No locksmith could do it for under £500, so figured I'd give it a go myself. Found a fresh set of keys and locks from Italy, and they arrived really rather quickly. The boot was a 20 minute job, but pulling the barrels out of the doors was far tougher than expected! The little retaining clip is pure friction, and it damn near pulled my arm out while trying
All in all, glad to have central locking working, and the ability to open my boot without pulling the lever under the driver's seat.
Spring Clean
I've finally had the time to do all the little bits myself, like:
- Refit the mudflaps properly
- Mount a pair of cupholders (still cannot believe the Sei didn't come with any)
- Mount a fire extinguisher (going on a very remote trip later this year, call me paranoid but it's staying!)
- Cleaned all the weather strips and inner trims in the doors and sills
- Remove and correctly mount the passenger seat
Safe to say I've been busy in the three weeks since I got her back! Look forward to chronicling the future changes I've got planned for her too :^)
