Jay
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Example of what a rusty bonnet and decent paint work looks like.
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jimmy 2.1
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Update 21/4/08
My luggage rack arrived this morning. Its meant for the boot lid on a soft top sports car like an MX-5, so it need a little modification in the form of making it sit lower to the roof and extending.
After the advice Ed gave about it having a zinc coating i had to sand down the bonnet this morning, as it wasn't rusting the way i wanted it to.
The front part is doing ok though. Hopefully the rest will catch up now its been keyed in.
Also had my wheels done to match the bodywork. Hopefully i'll have pics later.
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K 5ive
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quote: Originally posted by TIDGE
anton very true
dont get me wrong i like the gsi look with speedlines but its been done to death
at least the jap kitted look is dying out
Thank f*ck!
I like the fact that yo are willing to try something different. Carry on and i can't wait to see the finished result hopefully at PV.
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PaulJMcT
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for the roof rack to look good does it not need to be bigger???
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wackyblade
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Great work youve done so far!
Love your ride!
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jimmy 2.1
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quote: Originally posted by Pete_macari
how much was the towel rail?
Your about as funny 16V_1600 is Comments like this are messing up this thread, so i kindly ask for you to oblige in not posting daft comments. Cheers.
Quick pic of the wheels...
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Ben G
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wheels look much better.
only thing is the roof rack looks too small to pull off but i'll reserve judgement until it's finished as everything else has worked so far
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Matt L
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love it more and more think the bonnet will suit it but not so sure about the rack atm.. but i think once you've made the changes you said (longer and lower) then it will look alot better, just looks a bit small atm imo
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jr
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wheels much better
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jimmy 2.1
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Ben, yeah i know its a bit on the small side at the moment. I've got a couple of plans, one of which is by making it longer and also making it look a little more retro looking. I'll see what i can do tonight at work if its quiet
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DaveB
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Wheels look cool. Rusty bonnet and roof rack will not
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ed
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I think you'll pull off the rusty bonnet look on this car. But the roof rack isn't going to work on it...
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lex2005
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wheels - hell yeah
bonnet - maby
rack - im not to sure tbh may turn out ok when done so will wait untill then to pass judgement on that
good work o far tho keep u updated
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scottmmw
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wheels look spot on.
you shud get like a luggage pod thingy and coulour code it with your car.
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Matt H
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Cleared the thread up a bit, I don't want to see negative comments. If there are any U2U me the details & I'll get rid. Same goes for any project thread
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jimmy 2.1
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I don't mind people making negative comments, as i don't expect everyone to like it. People have said, "don't like this idea" etc, which is fine, but going on about the same subject over and over with attempts at humour was ruining it. If people have a continued problem with what i'm doing u2u or MSN me
Thanks also Matt
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jamez_zz
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love it, why not try the whitewalls too?
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Fear
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are there any plans to change the rear lights?
Rest of the car is all tip top and the bonnet and rack will go with the car but the lights let it down for me!
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jimmy 2.1
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quote: Originally posted by Fear
are there any plans to change the rear lights?
Rest of the car is all tip top and the bonnet and rack will go with the car but the lights let it down for me!
I quite like them. What do you suggest? I can't afford/justify £200 on MHW's/Irmscher smoked lenses. I did think about South African ones, but not sure they'd go?
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aron
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SA ones would defo suit it.
let me know if you want some - i can get some from SA
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scottmmw
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i like the back lights. kinda blend in nicely think. not alot you can do with corsa rear lights.
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16V_1600
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Standard rear lights look the best imo.
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little_duke
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quote: Originally posted by 16V_1600
Standard rear lights look the best imo.
agreed,they would look loads better jimmy
also,my dad has a roof rack same as that but with wooden slats.should have mentioned it sooner
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Euro Graeme
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not overkeen on the roofrack or the bonnet now i seen them! rest of the car is stunning though and im on board with the s.a. rears
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Theham85
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Should get some old skool seats without headrests, that would look
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