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VrsTurbo

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17th Aug 12 at 18:25

Bought your old one back?

jimmy 2.1

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17th Aug 12 at 18:34

Was trying to sort something out with him

kennySRi

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17th Aug 12 at 23:43

quote:
Originally posted by jimmy 2.1
Front panel? Do you mean the arch? If so then yeah its not rolled too well but I'm gonna get it in for a possible re spray

I meant the front grill surround where it ends by the wing, looks really bent but maybe just the pics. I've replied to your pm, forgot to say that i've got some m3 rear lights aswell for you

karisma_corsa

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21st Aug 12 at 08:01

Hey Jimmy!

You never fail to surprise me with any cars you build!

jimmy 2.1

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23rd Aug 12 at 11:58

Yo Sean! How are you? Long time no hear!

Got busy with a wheel re-furb. Was just gonna paint them, then i noticed under the flaking paint that the finish was semi polished. So, i bought some paint stripper and set about them.

Tools used...

Applied to the wheel...

Paint stripper from Wickes is not as good as Nitromorse as i had to apply it a couple more times. The result of that was this finish under the wheel

Then i set about with my polishing kit, and this is the result so far. Got another 3 wheels to do then paint the centres.

Jambo

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23rd Aug 12 at 12:02

Christ, what a difference. That looks fantastic.

Cant wait to see the finished product

kennySRi

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23rd Aug 12 at 13:49

That's ace news. I would love to find some wheels that are polished underneath and it be as easy as that

What are you doing about the inners of the wheels?

Just remembered aswell as those other parts that you're interested in i've got a silver m3 sideskirt if you need that aswell

[Edited on 23-08-2012 by kennySRi]

jimmy 2.1

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23rd Aug 12 at 14:11

You're gonna have to start adding discount for the amount of stuff I'm buying!

Does make the job easier when the finish under the paint is good to start with. Still a time consuming job though. My forearms are aching from wrestling the drill! Lol! Centres are going to be dark shade of grey.

kennySRi

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23rd Aug 12 at 23:28

im sure we'll sort something out.

I've always wanted to polish something, i might try it one day because the results are worthwhile. Grey centres should look nice and something different.

corsa_sean

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24th Aug 12 at 08:09

Looks epic so far love the stance etc your old one was tasty too

jimmy 2.1

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24th Aug 12 at 10:00

Forgot to add these pics...

Fad

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24th Aug 12 at 10:17

Fuck mine that looks good! Good work!

jimmy 2.1

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24th Aug 12 at 11:50

Thanks! Still a lot of work to do to get it tidied up properly!

Got the rear wheel finished. Just need to start the other side then paint all the centres.

Need to get rear camber dialled in as the fronts running more at the moment. Want it equal all round.

Jambo

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24th Aug 12 at 11:51

I love it. That polished lip makes them look awesome, dont work normally IMO

thegsi

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24th Aug 12 at 11:56

Wait a second.....is that two pairs of rear Z3M wheels? They're not 9J all round are they?

Christopher

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24th Aug 12 at 12:04

Polished lips look awsome bud! Cant wait to see the centres painted!

jimmy 2.1

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24th Aug 12 at 12:14

Thanks. At first i wasn't sure they'd work, but i wasn't getting numb forearms for no reason!

Yeah the wheels are 9j et8 all round

sharpy28

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24th Aug 12 at 13:28

In the words of keith lemon........That is bang tidy! Ooooooossshhhhhh!

Robin

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24th Aug 12 at 16:14

Does it steer?

jimmy 2.1

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24th Aug 12 at 16:53

No I just push it out of the driveway then onto a low loader. Then I get dropped off near the destination I want to go - so long as its a straight road, then drive it...

[Edited on 24-08-2012 by jimmy 2.1]

Ben G

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24th Aug 12 at 17:29

looks lovely. i want those wheels for mine

jimmy 2.1

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24th Aug 12 at 19:22

There's a set on E36 Coupe forum

Robin

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25th Aug 12 at 22:23

quote:
Originally posted by jimmy 2.1
No I just push it out of the driveway then onto a low loader. Then I get dropped off near the destination I want to go - so long as its a straight road, then drive it...

[Edited on 24-08-2012 by jimmy 2.1]

You know what I mean! Didn't think 9s would work on the front too well, that's all.

jimmy 2.1

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26th Aug 12 at 03:39

Surprisingly enough it does. Especially with the camber set at the front it turns in real quick. Even the Nankang ditchfinders grip well.....

jimmy 2.1

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28th Aug 12 at 15:27

Been to get a few more bits for my car. Got some M3 rear lights, m3 side mouldings and some new headlights as the ones that i recently put on point at the floor and won't adjust due to broken adjusters.

Collected those bits this morning from kennySRI, then when i got back i set about getting the other two wheels polished.

Bits collected

Chucked a load of paint stripper on the wheel and let it melt the old paint

While i was letting the paint melt away i set about getting the rear lights swapped over and the side mouldings swapped over. Everything is nice and easy to work on with these cars which makes it much more enjoyable!