Floor Pan Swap - haldex to come...

[All_Euro]

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Well done!! Gotta admit, tackling windshields isn't on my DIY list of things to do yet, haha, points for bravery.

I wasn’t sure what to expect as I’d never taken one out before but removal was easy and then I left the instal to the pros.

Here’s the removal tool I used...

[PRY4SNO]

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Well done!! Gotta admit, tackling windshields isn't on my DIY list of things to do yet, haha, points for bravery.

[All_Euro]

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Not exactly Haldex related but something did happen with the car today that will get things moving again.

Previously salvaged an OEM back window...


& removed the spidered windshield...




After many many tries at finding a decent price for mobile glass replacement, I was finally recommended a company who’s price and service were great and who didn’t freak out when I asked about Sekurit glass.

Front...


Back...

[All_Euro]

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Thanks - back window shrapnel is out and the “new" one is ready to go in but when I pulled the windshield I noticed the shop who replaced my OEM windshield scratched up the paint at the top corners (underneath the seals) where the A-pillars meet the roof... so I have some surface rust to fix first before the glass goes in. Plan to buy some Por15 this weekend.

Haldex wiring harness arrived today though

[MrDave]

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If anybody is unaware of what Photobucket has done, they've switched from free image hosting to _$399_ per year.
Not $3.99, not $3.99 per month, but $400.00 USD/year.

I wonder how long till they disappear, or reconsider.


I pay $10/yr or something for a domain, then use free web hosting at 50webs.
If 50webs craters, recreate the structure and files on a different host and change the DNS for the domain,
then I don't need to edit every forum post where I've posted photos.

Good luck with your file transition. I'm looking forward to your updates, and seeing the new back window.

-Dave

[Canadian Turbo]

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Yeah not sure what is going on with Photobucket, I switched out a while ago when I could not even log in for a month, they better improve things to have a hope in justifying that amount of money.

[All_Euro]

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Photobucket is now demanding money to host pictures that are being used in forum posts - brilliant PR strategy.

Singed up for Imgur and am restoring this thread bit by bit. Such a pain but I’m adding a few extra pictures at each step so the process should be documented a little better in the end.

Haldex harness in on the way from the States - will post up more about that soon hopefully.

[All_Euro]

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Jesus.... I have a pdr guy if you're interested, i only let him touch my car and his price is good too, I hope you didn't report to insurance yet because that doesn't look good at all.

It looks like this might come in handy... I wont' do anything with the paint until spring/summer but I’d love to chat with your guy when the time comes.

No rush on his info, just whenever you have time - thanks!

[All_Euro]

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Great job!!!

Thanks - the hail damage and winter put a stop on things for now but when the weather softens up I can get back at it... will need to address the front/back windows and hail damage and then I think I’ll have a go at the Haldex wiring.

[HelveticaAuto]

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Great job!!!

[All_Euro]

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Balls.

Best of luck mang.

Ya, less than ideal but hopefully it turns out alright.

Cars getting taken out far too easily this summer!! Good luck getting it all fixed up!

If it isn’t hail it’s other people smashing into us - no injuries at least.

If it helps, I can give you a rear window. (up in Edm)


Alternately, have you thought about this...[IMG]

-Dave

Awesome, not sure if I can use it or not yet but thanks for the offer.

Hmm, mid-engine GLI with a tonneau cover... that could be pretty sick!

[MrDave]

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If it helps, I can give you a rear window. (up in Edm)


Alternately, have you thought about this:


-Dave

[Canadian Turbo]

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Cars getting taken out far too easily this summer!! Good luck getting it all fixed up!

[PRY4SNO]

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Balls.

Best of luck mang.

[All_Euro]

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We had hail several times however the hail was just slightly larger than peas so no damage thankfully!

Good to hear - that would be a sad sight to see in your lot.

ugh :( damn more guys getting hit.....

Ya, this is a dicey town to live in without a garage.

Jesus.... I have a pdr guy if you're interested, i only let him touch my car and his price is good too, I hope you didn't report to insurance yet because that doesn't look good at all.

Thanks for the offer - it is in with insurance already though... the insurance adjuster has bee really good so far but no word yet from their appraiser. I think the plan is to do paintless dent removal through Canadian Dent and then if I need paint it can go to a paint shop. Should find out shortly...