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Old 31-08-2006, 10:34 PM
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Have replaced the front headlights with standard headlamps! this opens up the cooling for the intercooler, I am not complettly sure if I like it yet though what do you all think? I will get some grill action on the go if it stays that way!





Old 31-08-2006, 10:39 PM
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looks much better in red
Old 31-08-2006, 10:45 PM
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Looks horrible if you ask me (and you did!)
Old 31-08-2006, 10:48 PM
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its more about practicallity, and works very well, and looks cool !
Old 31-08-2006, 10:51 PM
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Well, if it means you can go faster - then its all good

But that wasn't the question!
Old 31-08-2006, 10:51 PM
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does it actually help with cooling the boost?
Old 31-08-2006, 10:51 PM
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Is that your blue car now red mate?
Old 31-08-2006, 10:53 PM
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The main reason I did it was to allow more air into the intercooler and engine bay! I never use the spots so why have them their!! but nae sure I like the look as yet, I am keeping it that way but it may grow on me!!

Old 31-08-2006, 11:01 PM
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I was thinking of the exact same thing the other day

looks good in my opinion but its like marmite - you either love it or hate it
Old 31-08-2006, 11:02 PM
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Tis a bit like that aint it Ran! will see if it grows on me!
Old 31-08-2006, 11:04 PM
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leavie ot on for a while and if you dont like it change it back





















and then sell me the lights
Old 31-08-2006, 11:05 PM
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They come up on ebay mate! they were only about Ł30 posted! thats brand new as well!

cheap as chips
Old 31-08-2006, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick500
Is that your blue car now red mate?
yes car was white/blue
Old 31-08-2006, 11:06 PM
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any more pics markk looks good in red!!
Old 31-08-2006, 11:07 PM
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Nick was going to do the same,but only to o/s headlight

cheeRS stu
Old 31-08-2006, 11:08 PM
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Not too sure on this are you going to mesh or put some kind off fill piece in or leave it with the cooler showing?
Old 31-08-2006, 11:09 PM
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Looks even better with the correct grille,with the centre cut out and meshed.
Old 31-08-2006, 11:09 PM
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yeah stu but thought better balance it out a bit or it might have looked real daft!
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Originally Posted by Nick500
any more pics markk looks good in red!!
in here pal

https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=205972

Old 31-08-2006, 11:09 PM
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i think it look cool any side shots of the whole car as them rims look hard on it
Old 31-08-2006, 11:14 PM
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Looking good mark!! some nice pics there I like the hydraulic release for the clutch!!
Old 31-08-2006, 11:16 PM
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will get a couple tomorrow!
Old 31-08-2006, 11:18 PM
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dont like it - spoils the look.
Old 01-09-2006, 04:26 AM
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Default Re: What do you think?

Originally Posted by Nick500
Have replaced the front headlights with standard headlamps! this opens up the cooling for the intercooler, I am not complettly sure if I like it yet though what do you all think? I will get some grill action on the go if it stays that way!





Im in LOVE with the wheels and carbon spliter ect it looks hard as f&*k
Old 01-09-2006, 07:05 AM
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I like it, my Sierra has that as well now Thanks to Fudgeass for the standard lights

as Markk says its not about looks really, its freed up alot of space and Proalloy are going to make a bigger cooler to utilise this for me

That black car looks lovely, some beautiful bits. Any more pics please?
Old 01-09-2006, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by BRIGSPORT
Looks even better with the correct grille,with the centre cut out and meshed.
Would like to see it with this fitted, might look better

Steve.
Old 01-09-2006, 07:14 AM
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Nick, you still after an uncracked 3 door dash? if so i can help....headlights look gash for a road car BTW
Old 01-09-2006, 07:14 AM
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Works for me.
Old 01-09-2006, 07:19 AM
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Have a grill made to fit them headlights out of carbon to match your bonnet

Steve.
Old 01-09-2006, 07:25 AM
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love it on the norweigan white one,dont mind it on yours but maybe i need to see more shots of entire car to decide.
Old 01-09-2006, 07:47 AM
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Its cool Nick , get some tape on em , lol !

Old 01-09-2006, 07:50 AM
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Old 01-09-2006, 07:52 AM
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not another stealing my ideas

damn i wish i didnt take sooooooooooooooo long doing my car.

all my ideas will be gone
Old 01-09-2006, 08:28 AM
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Ryan it has taken me 3 years to get the thing back out of the garage! it has been a long project! should be finished within a few more days though! will post up the full shots then!

Tony should be fitting the black tape once the car is MOT'd! or might go race style with coloured tape nae sure trial and error!

Nick
Old 01-09-2006, 08:32 AM
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yeah mines about 2 years now, bought a few sets of those light about 19 months back, sold a set to tony, hence them on his black rs500

did look proper cool and also very purposeful.
Old 01-09-2006, 08:43 AM
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I have a wee spurt of enthusiasm after all the shows to try and get the beastie finished!

Hows yours coming along?
Old 01-09-2006, 08:45 AM
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Looks Cool - But you could do with some Clear front indicator Lenses IMO
Old 01-09-2006, 08:46 AM
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yeah i always get that.

mines coming along ok.

Could come along alot faster if i didnt keep changing my mind.

This week i've:

Bought another engine (4th one)
Bought another Turbo (4th one)
Decided on another set of brakes after just selling my 3rd set

Old 01-09-2006, 09:01 AM
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I like it personally


Originally Posted by Porkie
I like it, my Sierra has that as well now Thanks to Fudgeass for the standard lights
No worries my man, glad they were of some use are you going to trax? might see you there is you are
Old 01-09-2006, 03:21 PM
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Quite like that Nick

will look even better once you get some mesh in there



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