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dna23
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   16th May 05 at 20:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i wud like to know whether ppl think a semi is best done by a pro or i cud do it myself using said guide:

http://corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=104260

i'm a believer in having a go ureself and doing it but not if its just gonna crack and fook up about a month down the line, shud i pay a pro to do it or do it myself, btw i'd have it sprayed professionally....

any advice or thoughts welcome especially if u done ures or know someone who can do it....
Sam
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16th May 05 at 20:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by dna23
i wud like to know whether ppl think a semi is best done by a pro or i cud do it myself


Depends whether the "pro" is "up to the job" or not...
loo_goblin
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16th May 05 at 20:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

weld it and it wont crack, going to do mine myself, a semi aswel
dna23
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16th May 05 at 21:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

tbh semi is best a full on can be to much... it cud just be painful trying to achieve it .... u welding an alu plate on then skimming it with filler? who's welding it u or a company...
dna23
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16th May 05 at 21:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

btw was actually wanting some answers not just going on about semi's....

thx
loo_goblin
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yeah goin to weld myself or my dad, or one of my dads employees. probably use a mig welder, pin metal over the lock area then weld then skim, shouldnt be too difficult
Jay
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16th May 05 at 21:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Does anyone know if that semi smooth boot is still going now? Hasnt cracked like.... looks a good job, and I prefer this semi smooth boot tbh, could always weld it though!
Colin
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16th May 05 at 21:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Jay
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin



You cause trouble everywhere u post lol Do you ever EVER keep to the subject

[Edited on 16-05-2005 by JayMSRi]
Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by JayMSRi
quote:
Originally posted by Colin



You cause trouble everywhere u post lol Do you ever EVER keep to the subject

[Edited on 16-05-2005 by JayMSRi]


I didnt say a word tho
Jay
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16th May 05 at 22:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Exactly lol
_Allan_
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16th May 05 at 22:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Charlene gives me a semi
loo_goblin
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16th May 05 at 22:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by _Allan_
Charlene gives me a semi


there is sumthing rong with u
Stu_22
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16th May 05 at 22:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Its pretty easy to weld up the holes Ive done it just cut a small 2p sized bit hold it in placed with gaffa tape and weld. Just remeber to take the tape away after the first couple of welds other wise you may have a fire in your car as i nearly did.
Adge
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16th May 05 at 22:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i can give u a semi for £110 painted! always weld or it will definatly crack!

 
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