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Old 17-11-2015, 10:20 PM
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New to the site, and just recently purchased a E reg black RS Turbo, which I plan to try and restore to as close to new as poss. It has 98,000 miles on it and the guy was using it as an every day run around! I have had the alloys powder coated and new Goodyear Eagle F1's fitted to the front. It is now at the spray shop away to get a full respray. looking forward to it!!

Any advice or tips are welcome! Cheers!!
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Cool. I hope the body isnt rotton.
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Top work. Its surprising what a fresh coat of paint can do.
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Godd to see another being saved
Old 25-02-2016, 01:15 PM
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Looking good, best of luck with it.
Old 25-02-2016, 01:45 PM
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Looks like it's a pretty solid one to start off with!? Good luck with it
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cheers guys, yeah its a pretty solid base, a couple of minor holes near the rear quarters, some small bits underneath and a new tail gate, but apart from that its good. Got it for a bargain off Ebay 2 years ago of Ł2050!! with 97,000 miles!

Cant wait till its finished!
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She is finally home from the respray! Delighted with it! Still lots to do though!























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looks good in new paint..

You putting the ambers back in the front ?
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Thats her all sealed, new smoked rear lights and exhaust clear and polished up!
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Thats her all sealed, new smoked rear lights and exhaust clear and polished up!






















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Paintwork looks amazing bud
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That looks fantastic matey! You must be well pleased!?
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