my 2wd saff update , bufty session
10-05-2014, 08:09 PM
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how much are the wheels going to cost to get done mate?
10-05-2014, 08:23 PM
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They cost £30 each to be sand blasted then £60 a whle to be prepped and painted they were in a bad way tbh
10-05-2014, 08:23 PM
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Looking forward to seeing it done. ? How did they manage to fix the bumper..
10-05-2014, 08:32 PM
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Cut all the foam out of the back of bumper underneath there is a strengthening bar that we bent back then put , Steve made a strenghing piece that sits inside where the foam was then tiger sealed it in to place
11-05-2014, 09:41 PM
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Had a pic sent of my wheels by Steve today
Really impressed with the results just got to sort tyres and we are on a winner
11-05-2014, 09:50 PM
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Nice colour
12-05-2014, 06:26 AM
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They'll look good mate, what tyres you going to fit ?
12-05-2014, 07:25 AM
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12-05-2014, 11:27 AM
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12-05-2014, 11:36 AM
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12-05-2014, 01:41 PM
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Wheels look spot on mate
Was great to see you and the family yesterday mate
12-05-2014, 02:05 PM
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You too mate, we should do it more often
12-05-2014, 02:06 PM
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Love the wheels Lee
12-05-2014, 06:44 PM
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Looks stunning this, Amber's look good
12-05-2014, 08:00 PM
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Thanks people picking them up tomorrow evening , then gotta order my tyres , just waiting for some money I'm owed to clear in my bank then the rubber will be ordered
13-05-2014, 08:53 PM
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Picked up wheels from Steve @ retromotorsportuk really impressed with them couldn't resist trying them on
14-05-2014, 06:33 AM
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You need bigger brakes under there now lol
14-05-2014, 08:40 PM
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You need bigger brakes under there now lol
I didn't want to go any bigger than 4 pots
16-05-2014, 05:29 PM
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Tyres delivered so can get them fitted tomorrow
16-05-2014, 07:13 PM
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I bet them tyres arnt cheap.
16-05-2014, 07:25 PM
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Worth every penny , would never buy ditch finders after the tyres that I had treats back nearly killed me ,
30-05-2014, 08:43 PM
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Bit more progress , gave the bumper plenty of polishing whilst was in the house haha
Put new fog light gaskets and refitted fog lights
30-05-2014, 08:53 PM
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Added an extra section of alloy plate to just strengthen the bumper where it had been repaired
Took headlights out and have everything a clean
Then refitted headlamps and grill which nearly got launched as was starting to test me lol
Spoke to msd today about remap with greys and going to l8 and closed loop , will be booking car in soon for remap , hope I'm doing right thing , hopefully will get bumper on after work in the afternoon tomorrow then tax and out on Sunday
31-05-2014, 07:30 AM
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Looking good Lee, not bothering with Karl then for the remap??
31-05-2014, 07:54 AM
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Well he doesn't like wasted spark Pete but I've been impressed with it since I put it on
31-05-2014, 08:06 AM
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Well he doesn't like wasted spark Pete but I've been impressed with it since I put it on
Good on ya mate, be awesome when done
31-05-2014, 10:40 AM
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Wheels looking good gay boy !!!
At long last ... Lol
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are you sure ?? That means more boost required
31-05-2014, 11:42 AM
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Defo be going ford fair , and yea ive had the bits on stock for ages just never got round to it , money for other things seen to take control , but things seem a lot better ATM
31-05-2014, 02:36 PM
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Tip top matey. How does your front bumper look now. I need to straighten my rear bumper out cause its sagging.
31-05-2014, 03:57 PM
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Will take some pics when I fit it glenn
31-05-2014, 09:46 PM
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Nice work there Lee, quality saph that mate
01-06-2014, 06:52 PM
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01-06-2014, 08:35 PM
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Push it back in the garage, you can't fetch it out that high... You'll end up going off roading with your Disco buddies...!
I've got a grinder here, don't mind chopping the springs...
01-06-2014, 09:01 PM
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Haha cheers Chris I'm hoping it's gonna drop some more yet
01-06-2014, 09:11 PM
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Looks great Lee, gotta love a White Sapph
01-06-2014, 09:19 PM
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Haha cheers Chris I'm hoping it's gonna drop some more yet
Old tail that, if the springs are any good they won't settle... Sorry...
04-06-2014, 08:21 PM
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lovely car mate, top job!
05-06-2014, 10:55 AM
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Thats looking really smart. Top job on the bumper.
05-06-2014, 08:35 PM
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Thanks folks , not managed to get anything done this week with work but , gonna get my arse in to gear and get ready for croft on Sunday
30-05-2014, 08:53 PM
are you sure ?? That means more boost required 
