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Old 06-02-2015, 08:47 PM
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nice to see you got the stickers on Emz as I posted them out asap for you
Old 07-02-2015, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by emzdilligaf
I prefer it stiffer.......
So many jokes coming to mind!!!

The car looks beautiful though Emz!
Old 07-02-2015, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 1-PD
nice to see you got the stickers on Emz as I posted them out asap for you
Much appreciated too taken pride of place
Old 07-02-2015, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by sridgett
So many jokes coming to mind!!!

The car looks beautiful though Emz!
Haha thanks Sam I do have a snapped anti roll bar link on the front though so that's the next job.
Old 07-02-2015, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by sridgett
So many jokes coming to mind!!!

The car looks beautiful though Emz!
I thought the same as you Sam when I saw the 'stiffer' comment, but being a gent i didn't want to embarrass the lady!!!
Old 07-02-2015, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by NobbyClark
I thought the same as you Sam when I saw the 'stiffer' comment, but being a gent i didn't want to embarrass the lady!!!
I'd love to see you try - you'll have a red face before me
Old 07-02-2015, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by NobbyClark
I thought the same as you Sam when I saw the 'stiffer' comment, but being a gent i didn't want to embarrass the lady!!!
Funny cos i saw the stiffer comment and thought you would like it??!!

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I'd love to see you try - you'll have a red face before me
Do you wanna bet honey?
Old 07-02-2015, 06:15 PM
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haha go for it
Old 07-02-2015, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by emzdilligaf
haha go for it
I wouldn't do that to you honey!
Old 07-02-2015, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by emzdilligaf
I'd love to see you try - you'll have a red face before me
Brilliant!!
Old 08-02-2015, 10:52 PM
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New anti roll bar links on the way. As one front one has totally snapped off. (oops!)

May as well do all 4... bah.
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The rear arb's are easy enough to do, but the front ones are a bit awkward as they sit on top of sub frame. They use the same type of angled bracket as the rears and they are held on with 2 13mm bolts. I'm going to use a 2ft breaker bar and try getting at them from the top side as there is limited space. Then I can reach in under the wheel arch to fit the new ones. That's the plan whenever I get around to doing them .
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Originally Posted by H3lsing
The rear arb's are easy enough to do, but the front ones are a bit awkward as they sit on top of sub frame. They use the same type of angled bracket as the rears and they are held on with 2 13mm bolts. I'm going to use a 2ft breaker bar and try getting at them from the top side as there is limited space. Then I can reach in under the wheel arch to fit the new ones. That's the plan whenever I get around to doing them .
Its off to the garage for them, as the lovely Sam's aware my back is fudged. Lugging wheels around has left me somewhat immobile so no chance I'm doing them
Old 09-02-2015, 12:29 PM
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Sitting pretty

Old 10-02-2015, 11:11 AM
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Like butter wouldn't melt!!!
Old 12-02-2015, 11:17 PM
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I would like to know what car you come from in that you think it is good on fuel... I had a 1.6 zetec mk1 focus and it was terrible on fuel!!!
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Originally Posted by twoblacklines
I would like to know what car you come from in that you think it is good on fuel... I had a 1.6 zetec mk1 focus and it was terrible on fuel!!!
Well, I got 500 mixed miles (motorway and country roads) for Ł55. I don't spend much more on this than my old 1.0 Micra. It costs about the same on the motorway as my old 2.0 TDI, 1.9DI, 1.3 petrols, cheaper on long runs than when I hired a 1.0 Pug 107 (brand new), cheaper than my mums 1.2 brand new Clio on the motorway. Costs about the same as my stepdads Z4, cheaper to run than my dad's 2.0 hyundai coupe. Granted it's not as cheap as my old 903cc Panda... but everything has a limit.

Oh and there's always the mini, that can empty it's tank just thinking about moving.


Maybe you just had a bad one? Or a very heavy right foot?
Old 16-02-2015, 03:27 PM
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Well, I had some matte green and gloss black wrapping vinyl so um...


Old 17-02-2015, 02:57 PM
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After treating myself to some Poor boys Black hole and Nattys Paste wax (blue)

Tada. The whole car smells amazing. Just amazing.









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fair play to you for doing something retro and different on a mk1 focus
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Originally Posted by 1-PD
fair play to you for doing something retro and different on a mk1 focus
I'll send you some dosh tonight if you're still taking for ford fair
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Originally Posted by emzdilligaf
I'll send you some dosh tonight if you're still taking for ford fair
yes I am still taking bookings
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Why on earth are you running drums on the front of the mini! The least you can do is get a cooper s conversion from minispares it's only Ł210! Granted you'll require hubs etc, but it's still cheap compared to not being able to stop
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Originally Posted by SMILER258
Why on earth are you running drums on the front of the mini! The least you can do is get a cooper s conversion from minispares it's only Ł210! Granted you'll require hubs etc, but it's still cheap compared to not being able to stop
Stops from 30 in under a car length and I have a full disc conversion sat ready to go on. However well maintained drums do a decent job.
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Lots of cryers on this forum I've noticed.
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It's been a while, work keeps getting in the way!

Anyway, not done anything (as yet) but I have been up and down the country to fetch some bargains.

One stainless half zorst for 99p!




And a full set of zetec collection bumpers, skirts and grille for Ł60.





And on Monday I shall be off to choose some paint. All change this month hopefully if I can pinch my friend's unit for a couple of days.
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looks like you picked up a few bargains
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Obligatory "stopped to take in views" photos





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You little bargin hunter you
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Originally Posted by sridgett
You little bargin hunter you
Penny pincher more like
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Originally Posted by emzdilligaf
Penny pincher more like
Well you know me, I didn't like to say
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Love what you have done to the Focus!


Good to see you back on PF Emz!!
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Originally Posted by NobbyClark
Love what you have done to the Focus!


Good to see you back on PF Emz!!
Thanks Mr hopefully choose some paint Monday and get cracking on that!
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Can't beat a booty shot with my friends 300C estate

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Lookin" good
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I like the 300c cars
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Looking better now, took a day off work and here we go

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Front bumper is on. Still needs a few more bolts and screws but for all intents and purposes its on

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And now the back bumper is on. Side skirts to go. Then paint prep










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Well; would you look at that.






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