what do i do
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what do i do
right as you may or may not no my rs turbo was involved in a accident this time last year basically needs a new rear 1/4 panel are door, annd painting, thought while im at it may as well do it all arch on the other side and a full paint
but this is gonna cost i got 1500 settlement money
should i do she shell that is a running functioning car
or
buy a good shell and stick my engine in it?
but this is gonna cost i got 1500 settlement money
should i do she shell that is a running functioning car
or
buy a good shell and stick my engine in it?
Last edited by marky_g; Nov 26, 2008 at 07:17 PM.
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yeah swapping shells is more work than first thought. It may sound stupid but you have got a lot of bits to swap over.. well everything lol! You also have to remember what order it came out in and put it back in the reverse order.
You also have to take into consideration this; every car resonates at a different frequency and all the parts of the car are in harmony with one another.. kind of like comfy old shoes. If you then change a massive part of where the frequencies resonate too then it may feel like a different car. I know this sounds stupid but it is the law of physics and 100% true. You may find that you get some annoying rattles that you cant locate and it is simply the parts getting used to each other again.
My advise is that you stick to the car you already got, depending on whether it is really bad and just get it repaired and then sprayed. I know of a very good and cheap sprayers in banbury called sg customs. I was recommended them by a kind chap on here and they quoted me a mere 500 quid to have my car fully blown over. I was told that they also have done a few fast ford cover cars so there reputation speaks for itself. I haven't got the number to hand but just google sg customs and they will come up with a mobile number... give it a call and tell him someone on here sent you, he should give you a very good price.
Say the spray costs you a grand, the panel a few quid the welding maybe 100 (if you are anywhere near oxford i have a very good friend who will give you the cheapest price on this planet guarunteed, he works for 10 quid an hour and is very good indeed. So that brings the grand total up to around or just under the 1200 quid mark. As for doors, there are loads on here when people break up there cars, shouldn't cost you anymore than 20 quid... pocket the change and know that you have a nice car!
You also have to take into consideration this; every car resonates at a different frequency and all the parts of the car are in harmony with one another.. kind of like comfy old shoes. If you then change a massive part of where the frequencies resonate too then it may feel like a different car. I know this sounds stupid but it is the law of physics and 100% true. You may find that you get some annoying rattles that you cant locate and it is simply the parts getting used to each other again.
My advise is that you stick to the car you already got, depending on whether it is really bad and just get it repaired and then sprayed. I know of a very good and cheap sprayers in banbury called sg customs. I was recommended them by a kind chap on here and they quoted me a mere 500 quid to have my car fully blown over. I was told that they also have done a few fast ford cover cars so there reputation speaks for itself. I haven't got the number to hand but just google sg customs and they will come up with a mobile number... give it a call and tell him someone on here sent you, he should give you a very good price.
Say the spray costs you a grand, the panel a few quid the welding maybe 100 (if you are anywhere near oxford i have a very good friend who will give you the cheapest price on this planet guarunteed, he works for 10 quid an hour and is very good indeed. So that brings the grand total up to around or just under the 1200 quid mark. As for doors, there are loads on here when people break up there cars, shouldn't cost you anymore than 20 quid... pocket the change and know that you have a nice car!
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i wanna buy a rolling shell rely this is the dilemma im in
i'll put pics up but i have had loads of quotes and its gonna be 1500 to 2k for the work i want
merc gray is a bastard to colour match
the strippin works done new doors are on there is rust on both rear rarchs ( the rears for the 1/4 panel) needs attention on boot lid wiper area, scab on door thats about it various dents
i'll put pics up but i have had loads of quotes and its gonna be 1500 to 2k for the work i want
merc gray is a bastard to colour match
the strippin works done new doors are on there is rust on both rear rarchs ( the rears for the 1/4 panel) needs attention on boot lid wiper area, scab on door thats about it various dents
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id personally reshell it, if it was mint other than that there could be a dilema but if it needa arches and full respray etc is it really worth it? you could have an amazing shell for that price
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though you was choppin it up?
i jst had the bloke round who's gonna do the work and its gonna be between 1200 and 1300 that's better lol considering it is have 2 rear arch's the rear 1/4 re shaped(nor new one fitted) and full all windowns out blow over
how do i get the body kit off?
i jst had the bloke round who's gonna do the work and its gonna be between 1200 and 1300 that's better lol considering it is have 2 rear arch's the rear 1/4 re shaped(nor new one fitted) and full all windowns out blow over
how do i get the body kit off?
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back bumper has 4 m10 nuts in the boot holding it on and there are some screws around the rear arches maybe some rivets.. mine were glued on. Side skirts are 8mm bolts then it pulls up and off, front bumper is similar to rear. All should take no time at all and is well easy. Just take your time and if something dont come off then make sure it is disconnected and use a little gentle persuasion... good luck