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Old 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
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Old 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
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Old May 10, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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Looking forward to seeing it done. ? How did they manage to fix the bumper..
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Old 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
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Old May 11, 2014 | 09:41 PM
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Had a pic sent of my wheels by Steve today


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Really impressed with the results just got to sort tyres and we are on a winner
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Old May 11, 2014 | 09:50 PM
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Nice colour
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Old May 12, 2014 | 06:26 AM
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They'll look good mate, what tyres you going to fit ?
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Old May 12, 2014 | 07:25 AM
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I'm trying to get some toyo t1r 215 , 35 18
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Old May 12, 2014 | 11:27 AM
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Nice colour.
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Old May 12, 2014 | 11:36 AM
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Wheels look spot on mate
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Old 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
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Old May 12, 2014 | 02:05 PM
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You too mate, we should do it more often
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Old May 12, 2014 | 02:06 PM
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Love the wheels Lee
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Old May 12, 2014 | 06:44 PM
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Looks stunning this, Amber's look good
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Old 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
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Old 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
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Old May 14, 2014 | 06:33 AM
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You need bigger brakes under there now lol
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Old 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
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Old May 16, 2014 | 05:29 PM
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Tyres delivered so can get them fitted tomorrow
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Old May 16, 2014 | 07:13 PM
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I bet them tyres arnt cheap.
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Old 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 ,
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Old 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


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Put new fog light gaskets and refitted fog lights

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Old 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

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Took headlights out and have everything a clean

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Then refitted headlamps and grill which nearly got launched as was starting to test me lol

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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
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Old May 31, 2014 | 07:30 AM
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Looking good Lee, not bothering with Karl then for the remap??

Wheels look superb
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Old 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
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Old 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
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Old May 31, 2014 | 10:40 AM
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Wheels looking good gay boy !!!
At long last ... Lol

Greys are you sure ?? That means more boost required
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Old 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
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Old 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.
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Old May 31, 2014 | 03:57 PM
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Will take some pics when I fit it glenn
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Old May 31, 2014 | 09:46 PM
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Nice work there Lee, quality saph that mate
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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 06:52 PM
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Bumper on , pretty pleased with how it looks

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Engine bay short of strut brace hole car needs a good clean as it's filthy gonna have a couple hours each night on it
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And like I said she's sitting arse end up lol
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Old 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...
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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 09:01 PM
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Haha cheers Chris I'm hoping it's gonna drop some more yet
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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 09:11 PM
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Looks great Lee, gotta love a White Sapph
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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by hitchwest
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...
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 08:21 PM
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looks great on the comps
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 09:52 PM
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lovely car mate, top job!
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 10:55 AM
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Thats looking really smart. Top job on the bumper.
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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
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