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Old 13-10-2009, 04:47 PM
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Have not mentioned my rebuild in GD for a very long time but thought these were worthy of showing away from my restoration thread. Im chuffed with them .

I specified the colour/finish & it was to be a one off but seeing the results, Pete told me he will now offer this finish in an 'Elite' option range.

Designed to be efficient & using a 1000bhp core it will perform as good as it looks im sure.

The Tanks, Breather, Airbox, Hanger, Strut-Brace & all pipes are now this colour, specified cos i look shite in sun glasses when peering under the bonnet, as you can tell I love the design & the concept.

















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Old 13-10-2009, 04:52 PM
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Looks like a very well made bit of kit, logo isn't my cup of tea personally, think it looks a little garish!!
Old 13-10-2009, 04:53 PM
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Nice
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Hmmm... I want...
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Very nice!!
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i like em!
the welding looks very very neat - wish i could weld like that!
Old 13-10-2009, 05:22 PM
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proper they are love the finish

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Old 13-10-2009, 05:29 PM
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Very nice.
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in the nicest possible way, i think they look very average, sorry
Old 13-10-2009, 05:35 PM
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thats 1 nice bit of kit
Old 13-10-2009, 05:48 PM
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I am sure they will work well, but don't look anything spectacular to me.
Old 13-10-2009, 05:51 PM
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hmmm...i might of already a quick sneak peek at this before lol


Look's nice tho LOL!
Old 13-10-2009, 05:54 PM
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Would like to see a picture of it in your Saph, Have you any engine shots at all showing the massive turbo?!
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that intercooler is hugewhat size pipes you got on it they look bigger than the rs 5oo pipes looks real good fab work to i like it a lot how much did inter cooler cost rod out of interest pm if you like .cheers
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It looks very nice in the flesh Dropped mine off at Petes last Friday, picking up this Friday ready for the rolling road shoot out at Sheadys rolling road man this Saturday. He's replacing all the alloy stuff under the bonnet. Can't wait to see what it's going to look like, should be special
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Originally Posted by Twellsie
in the nicest possible way, i think they look very average, sorry
In what way? It's just metal...

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I think they look amazing
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Originally Posted by Twellsie
in the nicest possible way, i think they look very average, sorry
I agree, i'm definatly not a fan of the cut, weld, cut weld piping.....i think it looks gash.
Bet it does the job though, i think thats most important.
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Originally Posted by Twellsie
in the nicest possible way, i think they look very average, sorry
Sorry!! thats what im trying to achieve , just the look im aiming for & why its not like an advert for sunglasses under the bonnet. It will be mega efficient & neat but not Bling. Great comment Thanks.
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Originally Posted by MadRod
Sorry!! thats what im trying to achieve , just the look im aiming for & why its not like an advert for sunglasses under the bonnet. It will be mega efficient & neat but not Bling. Great comment Thanks.
i am sure you are right Rod, with what you have got going on under your bonnet, I am sure fit and function are far more importantant, of which i am sure it will be spot on.

just in my opinion its not the prettiest piece of fabrication, good work though, non-the less
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Originally Posted by andy escos
that intercooler is hugewhat size pipes you got on it they look bigger than the rs 5oo pipes looks real good fab work to i like it a lot how much did inter cooler cost rod out of interest pm if you like .cheers
andy
I would say its 3" pipes
3.8" thick
12" deep
23.7" wide
Garrat high efficency core
486827-6002
Like my new one
But i may be wrong
http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbob...tercoolers.htm

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Old 13-10-2009, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Rs1
I agree, i'm definatly not a fan of the cut, weld, cut weld piping.....i think it looks gash.
Bet it does the job though, i think thats most important.
i also think if its guna be cut and weld it should be very small sections, like a 2stroke moterbike exhaust is.

however it looks huuuuuge and looks well up to the job
Old 13-10-2009, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Twellsie
i am sure you are right Rod, with what you have got going on under your bonnet, I am sure fit and function are far more importantant, of which i am sure it will be spot on.

just in my opinion its not the prettiest piece of fabrication, good work though, non-the less
well you know FUCK ALL about fabrication then do you, always someone with a negative comment
Old 13-10-2009, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by space hoppers
well you know FUCK ALL about fabrication then do you, always someone with a negative comment
Go'way you dickhead. It wasn't negative at all.

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am i right in saying your not after style just tidy,neat?
is the cooler a one off rod?
Old 13-10-2009, 09:33 PM
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looks the dogs bollox ,would love something like that under my bonnet


cheers james
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I think they look good, but wouldn't personally have the "Spec R" showing. Obviously your advertising their company for them, so it works for you How efficient are they Rod?? Better than other make ones?
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Looks good to me.

Lets hope it does the job as well as you expect it too
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Dont understand people that say thats not good/cool looking..

Some work has went into that..
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Rod out of interest why didnt you wanna get AH to do the mod the cores you got etc... i think they could have done something better than that with them tbh not that it looks bad at all , i just think alex could have improved on what i can see... As i know you were toying with the idea??

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Originally Posted by Rs1
I agree, i'm definatly not a fan of the cut, weld, cut weld piping.....i think it looks gash.
I really like that style

Rod any pics of the airbox you mentioned as i am not a fan of cone filters but cannot get a airbox that is rated for use with a GT35 or bigger.
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sorry but these bits look soooo much better in black ....
look very nice ....
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Originally Posted by space hoppers
well you know FUCK ALL about fabrication then do you, always someone with a negative comment
yeah, i know fuck all about fabrication




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Originally Posted by Benni
Go'way you dickhead. It wasn't negative at all.

Benni.
this isnt aimed at you mate but why does evert single post or thread on this fucking poxie forum have to turn like this

for once can someone please just be able to post up a thread with out mindless shit
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Originally Posted by Twellsie
yeah, i know fuck all about fabrication




Owned!!!!!!!


BIG FAIL...

Cooler Looks Top fella
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Originally Posted by space hoppers
well you know FUCK ALL about fabrication then do you, always someone with a negative comment
and as for you how do you know he knows nothing
he might know a lot hence all them certificates and the fact he had a reasonable comment about it

takes someone to know what they are talking about to post such a reply


anyway rod it must be good to go on your car

as if he would put some shit cooler in it think about it guys and girls
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Looks good. Logo looks terrible. Thought you wanted subtle?

I still dont understand why it took so long. Didnt pro alloy have andy g a full new intercooler/rad set up done within a week or 2 when he had that shunt?
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was waiting for that reply twelsie

proper funny.

coffee came out my nose when i saw his reply.
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rod,

looks good mate, knowing you , function over style and thats why you always get your goals, leave the banter to the kids hey....cheers


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