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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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Talking first time in 4 months of ownership!

at last she is off axle stands rolled her out the garage and thought i would take some pics hope ya like!











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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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very nice mate
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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looks very nice apart from those horrible number plates!!
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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Car looks superb
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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Love it, but i'd HAVE to change the font on the rear plate, otherwise perfect.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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clean as a baby mate , im liking it , why was it on axle stands ? for a good clean ?
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yer i aint keen on the rear plate!it will be getting changed!
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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Can only repeat what others have said about the plates, they ruin the look. Lovely car though!
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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very nice car
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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about time!

ps, we have alloy dizzy blankers in stock instead of that cap
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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car looks stunning , numberplates look wank!
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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them number plates want burning now and some orange indicators putting back in the front

still looks mint
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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Stunning doug,but them plates are wank.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ben22
clean as a baby mate , im liking it , why was it on axle stands ? for a good clean ?

good clean,got the alloy wheels refurbed,new tyres,changed all belts,changed oil for the engine,gearbox and rear diff,done the rear main seal,done the fuel filter got the n/s/f fog light working also done spark plugs
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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superb 3dr ,made only better by ambers in the front


cheers james
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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Thats porn.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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i was looking at it today and thinking standard font would be better for the plates!
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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That is stunning.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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I'm joining the plate police...they are fucking awful and RUIN a good car!

Paint it moonstone and it's perfect
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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hey that is a very nice car,,,, what happened to the saph ?

looks a decent spec 3 door thats for sure !
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Originally Posted by James @ M Developments
about time!

ps, we have alloy dizzy blankers in stock instead of that cap

pic of said blanking cap bud?how much dude?
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by James @ M Developments
about time!

ps, we have alloy dizzy blankers in stock instead of that cap
abit expensive though james, for what they are!
cheers shaun
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I didnt know people could use the word WANK so much about a set of number plates PMSL , I think they r fine , i dont know what the police will say , cozz i know round my area they are total pigs
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check our ebay shop! give you loads of room to get in under the plenum
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it took me fecking ages to get that rear plate straight as well ya bastards
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by shaun655
abit expensive though james, for what they are!
cheers shaun
yeah, but its not cheap to make unfortunately,fits really well though
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Ginge !
hey that is a very nice car,,,, what happened to the saph ?

looks a decent spec 3 door thats for sure !

i melted number 4 piston back in july i think she is just sitting in a lock up at the moment cant bring myself to break her!mind you looking at the way sapps are climbing in price i might wack another bottom end in her
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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i will have a look james!
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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Absolutey stunning 3 door!!

Defo change the plates though

Originally Posted by James @ M Developments
yeah, but its not cheap to make unfortunately,fits really well though
Is it just a simple case of fitting the blanking plug or do you have to modify the cam cover and fit a cam position sensor?

If so, do you do the kit for this also?

Apologies if this is a stupid question!

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Looks great and agree would look loads better with standard plates
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Originally Posted by sapph1
Absolutey stunning 3 door!!

Defo change the plates though



Is it just a simple case of fitting the blanking plug or do you have to modify the cam cover and fit a cam position sensor?

If so, do you do the kit for this also?

Apologies if this is a stupid question!

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we only do a cap replacement blanker at the moment
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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My favourite ever 3 door.
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Originally Posted by James @ M Developments
we only do a cap replacement blanker at the moment
I should have looked at the ebay ad first mate, sorry!
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
My favourite ever 3 door.

but what about the plates stu
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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What is the spec Doug looks very nice

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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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What is the spec Doug looks very nice

Mike


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Take good care of my 3 door Dougy boy... Looking Fantastic as ever, can't wait to see it at some shows again! It's that good even Stu likes it
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STUNNING
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