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Old 12-10-2013, 11:13 PM
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Bought some new bits

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More new bits

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haven't been on here for a long time...... so its time for a update on my progress
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I have been busy with work but in between I have been buying and getting bits together to carry on with the project. I have managed to get a set of original compomotive split rims which are 16x7.5 fronts and 16x9 rears. they were in a pretty rough condition but I forgot to take photos of them. I decided to have a go at refirbing them myself but slightly differently from the original condition they were made in
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here are the pics of the refurb

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one wheel mocked up


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I wish I had taken pic of them before to show the difference.
got to get tyres fitted next and I will put some pics up of them fitted
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a pic in the yard with one of the other 3 doors
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bumpers all painted

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I am getting a aem afr gauge next and possibly a fuel pressure guage but havnt decided yet which way to go with that
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one with the bumpers back on
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Getting there now Kyle.I hope today has given you some inspiration.

Thanks.Lee.
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Originally Posted by 1374lee
Getting there now Kyle.I hope today has given you some inspiration.

Thanks.Lee.
yes lee definitely. I think I needed a day at RS Combe to get my ass into gear lol. Going to crack on with it a bit more tomorrow
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Its looking minty fresh. Nice wheels.
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
Its looking minty fresh. Nice wheels.
Thanks Glenn
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ANy updates ?
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Those wheels are stunning so is that motor..hope you get it ready 4 the summer matey
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