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Old 15-01-2010, 04:16 PM
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fancy adopting me!
Old 15-01-2010, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Bomber
Very tidy.

But a word of warning, don't use Anodised Aluminium bolts for high stressed areas - Strut brace (front and rear), Turbo housing, Throttle bracket, Throttle body etc. They will shear.
All the coloured bolts have been changed for standard ones now. Thats the first thing i did to the car when i got it home.

Thanks for checking
Old 15-01-2010, 06:52 PM
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lovely looking motor, keep up the good work
Old 16-01-2010, 11:28 AM
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i think the car looks well, i just wouldnt have to harnesses or roll cage in myself, but each to their own
Old 16-01-2010, 11:41 AM
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awesome build,real credit
Old 16-01-2010, 01:15 PM
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really is mint that, ive never seen one so clean
Old 16-01-2010, 01:33 PM
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Great build ...im glad you dropped out some of them coloured cap head bolts ,nice colour..
Old 16-01-2010, 04:11 PM
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very nice
Old 16-01-2010, 04:26 PM
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Thats beautiful.
Old 16-01-2010, 04:50 PM
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That is stunning ,and the dash looks spot on
Old 17-01-2010, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Twins
That is stunning ,and the dash looks spot on
CheeRS Twins.....
Your S2 is a real credit to you to mate, love all the carbon under the bonnet.
Got so many pics of your car throughout the year
Old 17-01-2010, 12:57 PM
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fantastic attention to detail Steve, Liam but i wouldn't expect anything else
Old 14-06-2010, 12:35 AM
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Also a great credit to the guy that spent years putting it together<, it always needed finishing it off and i reckon he would be pleased with what you have done

well done liam
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