John G
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Cars always been in great condition but two parts let it down for me one was the alloys as is200 are notorious for corrosion so i had then sand blasted, acid dipped and powder coated. Secondly was stone chips on the front end so i took the plunge and order a TRD front splitter and had it painted and fitted along with front bumper and bonnet, really happy with how its come back 
[Edited on 06-10-2012 by John G]
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andy_mk3
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Wheels look amazing, the corrosion let them all down! Car looks stunning 
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Darryl H
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Looks fantastic mate
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John G
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Cheers Andy, wheels are something you have to accept when buying one. Been by far the best car iv ever owned. Just about keeping it as mint as possible.
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
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Always loved these, by far the best colour for them too. Yours does look spanking. Lip transforms the front end too. Without any sort of lip, the bumpers look weird and makes the car look dated.
How do you get pics like that?? Fancy camera??
[Edited on 06-10-2012 by Corsa_Sport21]
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CORSA NUT
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Hey John seen this outside the Pensby shops Friday night! Looks great mate. Where did you get the work done? Local?
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random dav
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Looks good in that colour.
Did you have the white 3 series awhile ago?
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Ian W
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Looking clean
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BluKoo
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
How do you get pics like that?? Fancy camera??
Too much post processing 
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John G
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@corsanut have all my work done but Pete at Automotion at the Odyssey centre on Corporation Road, Birkenhead 
@random dav yeah matey that was a good 4-5 years ago now, this one?
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Ben G
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that looks stunning, john
how comes theres some white/silver/chrome line between splitter and bumper though? that just part of the design?
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John G
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its a rubber seal Ben, part of the splitter.
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CORSA NUT
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Thanks John, need some bits doing so will pop down there
3 series look mint too man!
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random dav
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quote:
Originally posted by John G
@corsanut have all my work done but Pete at Automotion at the Odyssey centre on Corporation Road, Birkenhead
@random dav yeah matey that was a good 4-5 years ago now, this one?
Thought it was, its still about around Wigan, has whote wheels now tho.
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John G
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heard he had done the wheels white, still got the plate on? whats the condition of it like?
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Bonney
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Looks great, needs a sport grille to finish it off!
Need my alloys doing as they are looking worse for wear, with the corrosion and a bad paint job by the last owner!
Where did you get your wheels dipped?
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Jamie-C
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Looks proper smart that does now John
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random dav
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quote:
Originally posted by John G
heard he had done the wheels white, still got the plate on? whats the condition of it like?
It looked decent, looked like it was being looked after, cant remember about the plate, I think it did, although have been in Wigan since April
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John G
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Disagree Bonney, everyone goes for the sports grill, think in the red the front end looks better with standard grill. Think next year might be coilovers when i go with a company that allows mods. I got the alloys done at PXwheels in Blackpool bud.
I think if i remember rightly his dad worked in a bodyshop. Nice to hear its stil going strong.
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Stu
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Looks ace that, red really suits it! One of the Nicest Ive seen! :thumbs;
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John G
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Cheers stu, they're a fast depreciating car at the moment, but i do pride myself on it being in great condition, definitely a keeper.
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Bonney
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I'm unsure weather to keep mine or not. Love the way it drives and doesn't give any trouble, just hate the running costs!
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John G
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I dont find the running costs all that bad tbh, obviously uses more petrol then average but youd be hard pushed to find a car with this value as comfortable, safe and highly spec'd.
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andys sxi
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looks good john
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N16K
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looks nice, have always liked the is200.
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