abdus
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Registered: 23rd Feb 06
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Daily run-about
the car originally:
started with some corsa sport stantard 3 spokes alloys
changed to these TSW freeze:
then bought a new backbox for £40 off ebay; a scorpion monza:
before:
fitted (not properly though):
Fitted an induction kit:
before:
after (with induction kit):
Then decided to lower the car, bought a new suspension kit, Spax -50mm VSX kit for £130 but unfortunately, the offset (ET38) of the TSW freeze would have caused a problem if lowered.
So went to halfords, argued/complained with them for wrong/misleading info and advice, got an exchange and some vouchers . Finally changed to some TSW pace ET42 alloys:
then lowered:
just after lowering:
fitted new badgeless grille:
then got some depo smoked headlights and new lights (thanks M15TXE):
smoked side repeaters followed:
de-badged:
from this:
to this:
got a new aerial and fiat marea wiper fitted, no pics though
not satisfied with the wheels, opted for a change and got some Speedline Mistral 7 off ebay for a bargain.Better looking and also better offset
started to repaint them:
washed with MrMuscle to remove dirt and grease ans started sanding to remove the scratches etc...
first coat of primer (testing)
more:
finally, after more sanding and smoothing, painted one steel grey:
But finally decided to go for matt black,laquered
and all fitted:
a new LAGUNA splitter fitted:
and a new OPEL grille:
As for the interior, some calibra leather seats:
and a new Momo RAce steering wheel and still waiting to fit all the Sparco pedals:
Engine:
there's a Adj Strut Brace fitted:
there's a de-restricted airbox back in place of the induction kit:
also have some 2l brake calipers fitted (not pics though)
that's it for now 
planning on getting an A3 in the near future. Not bad in the 2 years I've been in the UK
[Edited on 11-12-2006 by abdus]
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SAL
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Registered: 19th Dec 05
Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire
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that is one clean engine there mate 
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Awesome progress there mate
Really iompressed with your rim painting!
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abdus
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Registered: 23rd Feb 06
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Thanks guys
quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Really iompressed with your rim painting!
was just fun. And all done with rattle cans
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powey
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Registered: 6th Nov 05
Location: Gwent, South Wales
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I like the pic of the wheel in 1st coat of primer? propped up with a bin.. reminds me of me in my shed ( i spray on anything lol )
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abdus
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Registered: 23rd Feb 06
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quote:
Originally posted by powey
I like the pic of the wheel in 1st coat of primer? propped up with a bin.. reminds me of me in my shed ( i spray on anything lol )
i want to buy a compressor, it's so much fun spraying 
[Edited on 13-12-2006 by abdus]
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mav
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Registered: 19th Jun 01
Location: Scotland
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Looks good now, I prefered the badgeless grill thought to opel one...
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
Location: West Sussex Drives: E46 M3
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Love it.
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AdZ9
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Registered: 14th Apr 06
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love it mate, looks wicked
whats the backbox like? I like the look of it and need a new one, might look for one of these
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