my 2wd saff update , bufty session
May 10, 2014 | 08:09 PM
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how much are the wheels going to cost to get done mate?
i'm looking and the prices are all over the shop
May 10, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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They cost Ł30 each to be sand blasted then Ł60 a whle to be prepped and painted they were in a bad way tbh
May 10, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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Looking forward to seeing it done. ? How did they manage to fix the bumper..
May 10, 2014 | 08:32 PM
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Cut all the foam out of the back of bumper underneath there is a strengthening bar that we bent back then put , Steve made a strenghing piece that sits inside where the foam was then tiger sealed it in to place
May 11, 2014 | 09:41 PM
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Had a pic sent of my wheels by Steve today
Really impressed with the results just got to sort tyres and we are on a winner
May 11, 2014 | 09:50 PM
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Nice colour
May 12, 2014 | 06:26 AM
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They'll look good mate, what tyres you going to fit ?
May 12, 2014 | 07:25 AM
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I'm trying to get some toyo t1r 215 , 35 18
May 12, 2014 | 11:27 AM
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May 12, 2014 | 11:36 AM
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May 12, 2014 | 01:41 PM
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Wheels look spot on mate
Was great to see you and the family yesterday mate
May 12, 2014 | 02:05 PM
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You too mate, we should do it more often
May 12, 2014 | 02:06 PM
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Love the wheels Lee
May 12, 2014 | 06:44 PM
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Looks stunning this, Amber's look good
May 12, 2014 | 08:00 PM
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Thanks people picking them up tomorrow evening , then gotta order my tyres , just waiting for some money I'm owed to clear in my bank then the rubber will be ordered
May 13, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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Picked up wheels from Steve @ retromotorsportuk really impressed with them couldn't resist trying them on
May 14, 2014 | 06:33 AM
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You need bigger brakes under there now lol
May 14, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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You need bigger brakes under there now lol
I didn't want to go any bigger than 4 pots
May 16, 2014 | 05:29 PM
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Tyres delivered so can get them fitted tomorrow
May 16, 2014 | 07:13 PM
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I bet them tyres arnt cheap.
May 16, 2014 | 07:25 PM
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Worth every penny , would never buy ditch finders after the tyres that I had treats back nearly killed me ,
May 30, 2014 | 08:43 PM
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Bit more progress , gave the bumper plenty of polishing whilst was in the house haha
Put new fog light gaskets and refitted fog lights
May 30, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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Added an extra section of alloy plate to just strengthen the bumper where it had been repaired
Took headlights out and have everything a clean
Then refitted headlamps and grill which nearly got launched as was starting to test me lol
Spoke to msd today about remap with greys and going to l8 and closed loop , will be booking car in soon for remap , hope I'm doing right thing , hopefully will get bumper on after work in the afternoon tomorrow then tax and out on Sunday
May 31, 2014 | 07:30 AM
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Looking good Lee, not bothering with Karl then for the remap??
Wheels look superb
May 31, 2014 | 07:54 AM
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Well he doesn't like wasted spark Pete but I've been impressed with it since I put it on
May 31, 2014 | 08:06 AM
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Well he doesn't like wasted spark Pete but I've been impressed with it since I put it on
Good on ya mate, be awesome when done
May 31, 2014 | 10:40 AM
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Wheels looking good gay boy !!!
At long last ... Lol
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are you sure ?? That means more boost required
May 31, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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Defo be going ford fair , and yea ive had the bits on stock for ages just never got round to it , money for other things seen to take control , but things seem a lot better ATM
May 31, 2014 | 02:36 PM
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Tip top matey. How does your front bumper look now. I need to straighten my rear bumper out cause its sagging.
May 31, 2014 | 03:57 PM
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Will take some pics when I fit it glenn
May 31, 2014 | 09:46 PM
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Nice work there Lee, quality saph that mate
Jun 1, 2014 | 06:52 PM
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Jun 1, 2014 | 08:35 PM
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Push it back in the garage, you can't fetch it out that high... You'll end up going off roading with your Disco buddies...!
I've got a grinder here, don't mind chopping the springs...
Jun 1, 2014 | 09:01 PM
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Haha cheers Chris I'm hoping it's gonna drop some more yet
Jun 1, 2014 | 09:11 PM
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Looks great Lee, gotta love a White Sapph
Jun 1, 2014 | 09:19 PM
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Haha cheers Chris I'm hoping it's gonna drop some more yet
Old tail that, if the springs are any good they won't settle... Sorry...
Jun 4, 2014 | 08:21 PM
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lovely car mate, top job!
Jun 5, 2014 | 10:55 AM
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Thats looking really smart. Top job on the bumper.
Jun 5, 2014 | 08:35 PM
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Thanks folks , not managed to get anything done this week with work but , gonna get my arse in to gear and get ready for croft on Sunday