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David`

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26th Apr 11 at 18:11

quote:
Originally posted by Li4M
looking good david

have you decided what you're doing with the bumpers colour wise or still undecided?

Still don't know, either way they are going to the bodyshop soon. Either fully colour coded, or black bumper tops and arches. I guess it depends on the price lol

[Edited on 26-04-2011 by David`]

GTM

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26th Apr 11 at 18:30

David`

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26th Apr 11 at 18:40

lmao

GTM

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26th Apr 11 at 18:45

Good work btw mate keep it up, plans sound very good.

David`

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26th Apr 11 at 19:09

quote:
Originally posted by GTM
Good work btw mate keep it up, plans sound very good.

Thanks

David`

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24th May 11 at 18:17

[Copied from another site so some stuff may be out of place]

Well after much thought, many plans have now been changed. I've decided not to start changing bumpers etc, but going back to basics doing things such as lowering/alloys.

Colour coded boot lock surround finished and fitted

GEDC1409.1 by DavidB765, on Flickr

Standard grey interior re-fitted, until further notice
Standard interior back in! lol

Nice and grey, gave the interior a clean while I was at it.

GEDC1489 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1490 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1491 by DavidB765, on Flickr

Steelies resprayed

Still busy sorting it out.

Front arches fitted, glued and bolted in place. Also got the front mudflaps bolted in properly this time, instead of just screwed to the arches.

Re sprayed all 4 steelies in a standard silver colour for that "oem look".

GEDC1502 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1499 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1501 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1500 by DavidB765, on Flickr

Plans now are finish colour coding handles/mirrors.
Buy/fit new rear bumper and refit new rear arches.

Finally put back together
Well I've finally got the car put back together. Replaced the rear arches, undersealed behind the bumper & arches. Also undersealed around the grommits in the spare wheel well.

Got the replacement rear bumper sorted and fitted and also added some GM rear mudflaps.

I washed the car and went for a photoshoot.

GEDC1524.1 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1525.1 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1526.1 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1527.1 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1528.1 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1536.1 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1539.1 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1540.1 by DavidB765, on Flickr

Comments welcome as always.

Any cheap/easy to do suggestions also welcome.

Plans:
CC'd door handles
CC'd mirrors
Alloys
40mm drop
Fix all small problems

Kieran

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24th May 11 at 18:42

I really really like that, so simple yet affective!

David`

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6th Jun 11 at 19:29

UPDATE:
Central locking now fitted
Passengers door lock fixed
Door speakers re-done using insulated spades etc
Colour coded handles from a tigra fitted.

Copied from another forum:

So continued from yestersay I now have central locking!

My door wiring loom lol. Funny little thing compared to most.

GEDC1576 by DavidB765, on Flickr

All wiring taped and secured to the doors.

GEDC1579 by DavidB765, on Flickr

No wiring can be seen in doors, I spent ages threading it all through.

GEDC1580 by DavidB765, on Flickr

All wiring hidden away, nothing can be seen. Car needs a good clean now.

GEDC1582 by DavidB765, on Flickr

Managed to get the cpu box hidden in with the fuse box.

GEDC1584 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1586 by DavidB765, on Flickr

Also pictures of my tigra colour coded handles:

GEDC1589 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1590.1 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1591 by DavidB765, on Flickr

Currently have a pair of mirrors on order which should finish it off nicely.

Comments welcome.

[Edited on 08-06-2011 by David`]

David`

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8th Jun 11 at 19:26

Both sills now undersealed.

Also got the alloys fitted. Standard height and i'm more than happy with the height. Currently on 195/55/15's and its fine for me. Not too fussed about lowering it now.

All the wheels need balancing as its very heavy to steer, but that can be done tomorrow along with the brakes when it goes in for its MOT.

GEDC1601.1 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1602 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1603 by DavidB765, on Flickr

GEDC1604.1 by DavidB765, on Flickr

Car needs a clean. I've got colour coded mirrors on order.

Any other ideas/comments are welcome.

DanCobb

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8th Jun 11 at 23:44

Looks good

Lower it abit will look even better

AlexW

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9th Jun 11 at 07:16

wheel balancing wont make the steering any lighter, Its heavier as the wheels are heavier and have more surface area touching the ground.

David`

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9th Jun 11 at 09:19

quote:
Originally posted by AW06
wheel balancing wont make the steering any lighter, Its heavier as the wheels are heavier and have more surface area touching the ground.

It needs the tracking doing.

youngsezer

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9th Jun 11 at 09:22

although i'm not ahuge fan of those alloys but they looks ten times better than the steels, i like

David`

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9th Jun 11 at 12:47