Bare shell respray
29-09-2004, 08:56 PM
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yep
those the ones, how come such a btich to fit as the originals are fairly easy to fit, how did you fit them?
ow hang on these the top rear ones? or where the spring sits ion on the rear arm?
ow hang on these the top rear ones? or where the spring sits ion on the rear arm?
29-09-2004, 09:02 PM
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well these ones are new = stiff
old ones are......well old = loose as a sheppy hoe!!
work it out for ya self
Either way mate, if they are stiff - get the Fairy washing up liquid on them, slide into place nice and easy then.
First of all i thought you meant the front top mounts, then matt pointed out you meant the rear ones. They sit as in the picture mate.
old ones are......well old = loose as a sheppy hoe!!
work it out for ya self
Either way mate, if they are stiff - get the Fairy washing up liquid on them, slide into place nice and easy then.
First of all i thought you meant the front top mounts, then matt pointed out you meant the rear ones. They sit as in the picture mate.
01-10-2004, 10:32 PM
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Looks well nice. I had some ideas to rebuild mine - it never happened but i was going to cut out the spare wheel well and replace it with a flat panel and run some Elise style under body works.
Keep the pics coming, looks exceptional!
Keep the pics coming, looks exceptional!
11-11-2004, 07:08 PM
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WOW, I CANT BELIVE IT, JUST SEEN YOU POST WITH ALL THE PHOTOS AND DETAILS, IM AMAZED, LOOKS GREAT! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, GOOD LUCK WITH EVERYTHING.
THATS HOW AN RS SHOULD BE!
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THATS HOW AN RS SHOULD BE!
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11-11-2004, 08:56 PM
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Gulp , i feel inspired , whats with the laptop m8 u must be somekind of rs god sent from far away to restore rst`s 
do mine next ,, loved the project m8
do mine next ,, loved the project m8
15-11-2004, 08:23 AM
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Thanks for the great comments lads.
Unfortunatly had a bit of bad luck the weekend.
When tightening the head bolts one of them stripped the thread out the block.
Not sure if i'm going to get it HeliCoiled or increase the size of bolt from an M10 to a M12.
Hopefully be back on track by next weekend.
Unfortunatly had a bit of bad luck the weekend.
When tightening the head bolts one of them stripped the thread out the block.
Not sure if i'm going to get it HeliCoiled or increase the size of bolt from an M10 to a M12.
Hopefully be back on track by next weekend.
24-11-2004, 02:44 PM
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Ow, and must be the most technical RST i've ever seen, never seen so much sensors and wires. 
Been thinking of it myself, but I'm not handy with wires
Been thinking of it myself, but I'm not handy with wires
25-11-2004, 09:49 PM
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Another small update for you,
Engine is now ready to drop back in the car, which i hope to do tomorrow night.
Got to give a massive THANK YOU to Race Power Motorsport of Northfleet, Kent, who today sorted me out with a set of Unbrako head bolts at a great price.
I also told them of the problems i was having with keep breaking head bolts and Keith there lent me a digital SnapOn torque rench
so i could get the job done properly, can't reccomend the company enough. MASSIVE THANKS GUYS
Oh and some pics.
Engine is now ready to drop back in the car, which i hope to do tomorrow night.
Got to give a massive THANK YOU to Race Power Motorsport of Northfleet, Kent, who today sorted me out with a set of Unbrako head bolts at a great price.
I also told them of the problems i was having with keep breaking head bolts and Keith there lent me a digital SnapOn torque rench
so i could get the job done properly, can't reccomend the company enough. MASSIVE THANKS GUYSOh and some pics.
26-11-2004, 12:47 PM
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Well done matt - hurry up tho ! Jessup is trying to talk me into selling up the R and going for an RS Tubby now - AGAIN - will that boy ever stop ! Thinking poss saph cossie tho if i do sell the R - hmmmph !! 
06-12-2004, 08:45 PM
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Hello
Been a while and progress is slow at the moment but just to keep you updated here are a few photos of how the car is now.
I'm hoping to have the car finished very very soon
Been a while and progress is slow at the moment but just to keep you updated here are a few photos of how the car is now.
I'm hoping to have the car finished very very soon
14-12-2004, 10:31 AM
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Na not long now
The intercooler is going in hopefully tomorrow for a tad of welding
Then its full steam ahead again, until something else crops up
I will get this car on the road before Christmas 2005
The intercooler is going in hopefully tomorrow for a tad of welding
Then its full steam ahead again, until something else crops up
I will get this car on the road before Christmas 2005
14-12-2004, 04:35 PM
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A truly amazing amount of work! Congratulations on an excellent project man! The standard of work is extremely high, I hope things go a little smoother for you now.
I am 2 years in to my resto now and am beginning to loose interest in it, seeing yours inspires me to finish it though. Will have to wait till after crimbo though, projects aint cheap no matter how small first intentions are! LOL
All the best m8
I am 2 years in to my resto now and am beginning to loose interest in it, seeing yours inspires me to finish it though. Will have to wait till after crimbo though, projects aint cheap no matter how small first intentions are! LOL
All the best m8
16-12-2004, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BillyCabrio
Originally Posted by zvhturbo
I will get this car on the road before Christmas 2005
Yeah were both lazy gits
16-12-2004, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Chick
A truly amazing amount of work! Congratulations on an excellent project man! The standard of work is extremely high, I hope things go a little smoother for you now.
I am 2 years in to my resto now and am beginning to loose interest in it, seeing yours inspires me to finish it though. Will have to wait till after crimbo though, projects aint cheap no matter how small first intentions are! LOL
All the best m8
I am 2 years in to my resto now and am beginning to loose interest in it, seeing yours inspires me to finish it though. Will have to wait till after crimbo though, projects aint cheap no matter how small first intentions are! LOL
All the best m8
Thanks,
Yeah know what you mean, i have lost interest in mine as well, i think the cold dark night don't help, i'd rather be watching TV then out in the garage working.
But i'm sure the day i finally get to drive it i will forget about all the hard work and bloody knuckles.
Matt.
17-12-2004, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Crumpy
zvhturbo,
All that work & u don't change your bonnet stay gromit!!!! still never mind, still a slow escort turbo tho!! the deerhunter want ur arse!!!!
All that work & u don't change your bonnet stay gromit!!!! still never mind, still a slow escort turbo tho!! the deerhunter want ur arse!!!!
