Jamie-C
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That sticker =
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by Jamie-C
That sticker =
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thegsi
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Update:
I've been making plans for my respray this weekend. It was due to go in 12/1/09 but as my run around has packed up, it's going in a few day later but hopefully should be ready for the WM meet on 6/2/09. At the moment, the thing that lets my car down a lot is the bodywork. It shocking so I can't wait to have it all sorted. You can't see too well in the pictures but here's just a few things thats wrong with the bodywork and paint:
Rear quarter dented and creased:
Dodgey filler work from previous owner:
Spots of rust everywhere:
Flat paint from windscreen to center of roof from blow over:
Slam panel, bonnet and chassis legs rusted:
Work thats being done:
-All dents removed
-All rust removed
-Rear wiper hole smoothed over
-All inner arches sprayed
-Door handles/boot fob sprayed
-Under bonnet sprayed in gloss
-Bonnet realligned
-All sills, slam panel, inner wings, chassis legs and whole car resprayed in original Smoke Grey paint.
Really can't wait till its done because I think it'll really transform the car and take it one step closer to the show car I want it to be. Watch this space. Cheers for reading.
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Steve X16XE
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Nice one. Bet that's going to cost you a few pennys. Going to a good shop i hope....?
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fazza
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sweeet mate!!
will be ace when its done.
is needed though as you said
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by Steve X16XE
Nice one. Bet that's going to cost you a few pennys. Going to a good shop i hope....?
Yeh its hardly cheap but a mate of mine owns a bodyshop. He's done work on all my cars over the years so I know it'll be 5* plus it's a little cheaper than usual
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Steve X16XE
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That good then.
Keep the updates coming
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Adge
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that isnt in the best condition !
but will be sweet if u get it done right mate!
cant wait see outcome
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wilson_sri
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Not as clean as i thought when you see detailed shots. Cant wait to see it all sorted though.
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thegsi
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Too true lads.
Will be all worth it though when it's back
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jay26
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looks the muts mate love the wheels on that color
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thegsi
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Cheers mate
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thegsi
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Update:
Car went in today for a few weeks for the bodywork. I've never been so excited to see the outcome of a car! I'll be getting some pics hopefully of the process so keep checking!
[Edited on 15-01-2009 by thegsi]
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LukeD
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Excellent! only problem with respray!-will look awesome.... but paranoia will escalate when leaving it on carparks etc.
Nice work tho! look forward to seeing the pictures matey!
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corsanuts
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your better off replacing the rusty panels because the rust will come through again.
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jay26
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this is so cool and cant wait to see it finished
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by corsanuts
your better off replacing the rusty panels because the rust will come through again.
They're not that bad. Only spots. I am having a new slam panel though. Thats the worst of it.
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by LukeD
Excellent! only problem with respray!-will look awesome.... but paranoia will escalate when leaving it on carparks etc.
Nice work tho! look forward to seeing the pictures matey!
Haha don't I know it! You know what I'm like Luke! Luckily I rarely use it anyway.
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thegsi
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New GSi badges and jacking point covers:
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redtop corsa
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how much u pay for 4 jacking point covers
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by redtop corsa
how much u pay for 4 jacking point covers
£85 Posted.
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redtop corsa
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thats abt rite
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by redtop corsa
thats abt rite
A lot of money for 4 bits of plastic but oh well
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fazza
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what about the badges mate?
unsure if i should put gsi badges on min or have none
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by fazza
what about the badges mate?
unsure if i should put gsi badges on min or have none
What you mean mate the price? I paid £20 for the two.
Yeh I'm having all original badges on mine.
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