tommib's white r118 vvc

Posted 8/5/2011 8:33 AM (#608085)
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right here goes brand new journal been sorting a few bits and bobs on it today.
car is an L reg Li auto ,been garaged all its life with full service history.
rear arches need some paint but to be fair im not that fussed because its getting a full respray anyway.

got so far:
rear brake disc conversion
painted 143vvc lump
painted r65u gearbox
CG MOTORSPORT paddle clutch
1.6 flywheel
white clocks
2x mgzr monaco seats with grey leather

still to do:
get black carpet
get mgf calipers sandblasted and powder coated

progress so far

ee below

photo's taken from my blackberry 9300 (sorry for the poor quality)

Edited by tommib 3/6/2012 12:58 AM

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Posted 8/5/2011 9:54 AM (#608100 - in reply to #608085)
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Looking like a nice base for the project.

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Posted 8/5/2011 11:45 AM (#608118 - in reply to #608085)
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hmmmm ok i supose i'll let you off

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Posted 8/5/2011 12:16 PM (#608124 - in reply to #608085)
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lol im well impressed with this one i will get some more pics of underneath tomorrow in the sun to show you.

Edited by tommib 8/5/2011 12:30 PM

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Posted 8/5/2011 2:39 PM (#608178 - in reply to #608085)
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Paddle Clutch ? Thought you wernt going to bother

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Posted 9/5/2011 2:29 AM (#608225 - in reply to #608085)
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spoke to daz booker and showed him the pic of the clutch kit and he said that it would be good to fit it and for the price i got it for its a bargin.i'l put pic up when it arrives.

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Posted 9/5/2011 1:33 PM (#608394 - in reply to #608085)
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more progress done

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Posted 9/5/2011 1:35 PM (#608395 - in reply to #608085)
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hopefully clutch kit arrives tomorrow then i can fit vvc engine in

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Posted 9/5/2011 6:58 PM (#608437 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 10/5/2011 7:43 AM (#608517 - in reply to #608085)
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thanks buddy, more progress done today.

Edited by tommib 10/5/2011 7:47 AM

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Posted 10/5/2011 10:25 AM (#608549 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 10/5/2011 10:29 AM (#608550 - in reply to #608085)
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nice car clean floors lol

out of curiosity why are you going for the R100 look? why not GTi rep it

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Posted 10/5/2011 10:50 AM (#608553 - in reply to #608085)
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i suppose i just prefer the r100 to the metro.

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Posted 10/5/2011 11:01 AM (#608557 - in reply to #608553)
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tommib - 10/5/2011 10:50 AM

i suppose i just prefer the r100 to the metro.

So is this a new car or the one you welded up?

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Posted 10/5/2011 11:52 AM (#608575 - in reply to #608557)
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i suppose i just prefer the r100 to the metro.

So is this a new car or the one you welded up?

a new one mate non-sunroof L reg

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Posted 11/5/2011 6:48 AM (#608702 - in reply to #608085)
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well hopefully new clutch kit will arrive today then i can get started with building engine up into the subframe

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Posted 11/5/2011 9:41 AM (#608733 - in reply to #608085)
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Yay its arrived let's get busy

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Posted 12/5/2011 1:30 PM (#608945 - in reply to #608085)
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more work done today

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Posted 13/5/2011 4:45 AM (#609018 - in reply to #608085)
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Jeloussssssssss, i want mine done now

cant really do much when my engine is with mike and my cars with rob in opposite directions lol good work mate

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Posted 13/5/2011 7:43 AM (#609036 - in reply to #609018)
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Turley_vvc - 13/5/2011 12:45 PM

Jeloussssssssss, i want mine done now

cant really do much when my engine is with mike and my cars with rob in opposite directions lol good work mate

thanks matey lol you'll get yours done soon enough... just fitted rear brake disk conversion as well now so ive now got extra stopping power il put pics up as soon as i get another phone lol

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Posted 17/5/2011 2:33 AM (#609594 - in reply to #609036)
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Jeloussssssssss, i want mine done now

cant really do much when my engine is with mike and my cars with rob in opposite directions lol good work mate

thanks matey lol you'll get yours done soon enough... just fitted rear brake disk conversion as well now so ive now got extra stopping power il put pics up as soon as i get another phone lol

Rear disk conversion? any pictures mate? and hope uve steam cleaned the block down and paintin it? Good work so far mate

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Posted 17/5/2011 4:49 AM (#609614 - in reply to #609594)
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Jeloussssssssss, i want mine done now

cant really do much when my engine is with mike and my cars with rob in opposite directions lol good work mate

thanks matey lol you'll get yours done soon enough... just fitted rear brake disk conversion as well now so ive now got extra stopping power il put pics up as soon as i get another phone lol

Rear disk conversion? any pictures mate? and hope uve steam cleaned the block down and paintin it? Good work so far mate

I wouldn't mind seeing some pics of this rear disk conversion. Looking good so far

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Posted 13/5/2011 8:54 AM (#609046 - in reply to #608085)
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Done a good job on this considering it was so corroded, well done buddy

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Posted 13/5/2011 10:51 AM (#609067 - in reply to #608085)
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My bad! Is that Jeckulz' old bumper on this?

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Posted 14/5/2011 2:40 AM (#609152 - in reply to #608085)
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yeah lol but new shell its an L reg non sunroof model but thanks for the comments.

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Posted 16/5/2011 3:39 PM (#609560 - in reply to #608085)
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Awesome mate!! Must have pained you to get rid after all the work you did on the other... but this looks like a fair swap.

Keep up the great work

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Posted 17/5/2011 7:12 AM (#609631 - in reply to #608085)
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If I were you I wouldn't convert to discs on the rear. We tried it and even with a brake bias valve fully adjusted to the front as much as possible, the rears still worked too well. We ended up cutting 50% of the rear pad material off to compensate. Waste of time and effort when the drums work more than well enough. Most importantly though! the handbrake is rubbish with discs!

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Posted 20/5/2011 3:47 PM (#610220 - in reply to #609631)
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Luti - 17/5/2011 3:12 PM

If I were you I wouldn't convert to discs on the rear. We tried it and even with a brake bias valve fully adjusted to the front as much as possible, the rears still worked too well. We ended up cutting 50% of the rear pad material off to compensate. Waste of time and effort when the drums work more than well enough. Most importantly though! the handbrake is rubbish with discs!

disagree completely

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Posted 21/5/2011 3:35 AM (#610251 - in reply to #610220)
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dazbooker - 20/5/2011 11:47 PM

disagree completely

Daz what do ya have to do to get them to work properly?

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Posted 27/5/2011 3:31 PM (#611385 - in reply to #610220)
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dazbooker - 19/5/2011 9:47 PM

disagree completely

I raced both with and without discs on the rear. You obviously have aswell then and must've tried and tested various pads also. I'm just trying to help a fellow metro enthusiast out and get the best from his car. I hate seeing people get bad advice and spending money on things that only make it worse.

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Posted 18/5/2011 5:02 AM (#609783 - in reply to #608085)
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Thanks for the comments guys,here's some more updated pics

Edited by tommib 18/5/2011 5:06 AM

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Posted 19/5/2011 4:36 AM (#609926 - in reply to #608085)
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Good lad

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Posted 19/5/2011 8:35 AM (#609945 - in reply to #609926)
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Turley_vvc - 19/5/2011 12:36 PM

Good lad

thanks dude i know the rocker looks a bit of a mess but im wanting a mems 3 rocker anyways lol

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Posted 19/5/2011 8:37 AM (#609946 - in reply to #609945)
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Good lad

thanks dude i know the rocker looks a bit of a mess but im wanting a mems 3 rocker anyways lol

Shoulda said erlia i just sold 1

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Posted 19/5/2011 2:06 PM (#610000 - in reply to #608085)
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Gutted lol,anyways got full interior loom and drive shafts today so work cAn now progress.

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Posted 20/5/2011 3:18 AM (#610085 - in reply to #608085)
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Just realised I've used the gearbox mount off the auto box and it's pulling the engine scewif so got to go and get the r65 mount for it lol

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Posted 20/5/2011 3:30 AM (#610087 - in reply to #610085)
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tommib - 20/5/2011 3:18 AM

Just realised I've used the gearbox mount off the auto box and it's pulling the engine scewif so got to go and get the r65 mount for it lol

you tit lol

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Posted 26/5/2011 3:03 PM (#611200 - in reply to #608085)
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Right got the vvc lump in the car.back on all four wheels yay and managed to get door looms in with electric window motors and looms fitted silent locks and dead locked now I need a full interior loom to support 5as with central locking and leccy window looms

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Posted 27/5/2011 3:01 AM (#611261 - in reply to #608085)
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pictorial update

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Posted 27/5/2011 4:08 AM (#611277 - in reply to #608085)
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Is that a 4-2-1 Janspeed manifold i see?

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Posted 27/5/2011 5:45 AM (#611303 - in reply to #611277)
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Is that a 4-2-1 Janspeed manifold i see?

Of course lol i was. Going to clean it up and repaint it but I'm taking engine back out in the winter to rebuild so il do it then just want it running now trying to get ready for MGM next month lol

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Posted 27/5/2011 5:45 AM (#611304 - in reply to #611277)
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Is that a 4-2-1 Janspeed manifold i see?

Of course lol i was. Going to clean it up and repaint it but I'm taking engine back out in the winter to rebuild so il do it then just want it running now trying to get ready for MGM next month lol

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Posted 27/5/2011 6:03 AM (#611307 - in reply to #611304)
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Is that a 4-2-1 Janspeed manifold i see?

Of course lol i was. Going to clean it up and repaint it but I'm taking engine back out in the winter to rebuild so il do it then just want it running now trying to get ready for MGM next month lol

Sound better at high RPM revs mate

i used these 2 to get the nice clean shinny finish on mine -

Silver paint
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Simoniz-Very-High-Temperature-Paint-Silver-Exhaust-/140555272175?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item20b9bf3fef

Lacquer
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HYCOTE-CLEAR-ENGINE-LACQUER-GLOSS-FINISH-400ml-/140547977787?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item20b94ff23b

looks ace

Where you get it from and how much?

Edited by Turley_vvc 27/5/2011 6:04 AM

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Posted 27/5/2011 8:30 AM (#611313 - in reply to #611307)
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Turley_vvc - 27/5/2011 12:08 PM

Is that a 4-2-1 Janspeed manifold i see?

Of course lol i was. Going to clean it up and repaint it but I'm taking engine back out in the winter to rebuild so il do it then just want it running now trying to get ready for MGM next month lol

Sound better at high RPM revs mate

Believe it or not I got it off my mate for £20!! Do you have any pics of it silver?

i used these 2 to get the nice clean shinny finish on mine -

Silver paint
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Simoniz-Very-High-Temperature-Paint-Silver-Exhaust-/140555272175?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item20b9bf3fef

Lacquer
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HYCOTE-CLEAR-ENGINE-LACQUER-GLOSS-FINISH-400ml-/140547977787?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item20b94ff23b

looks ace

Where you get it from and how much?

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Posted 28/5/2011 12:05 AM (#611400 - in reply to #608085)
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I'm with Luti on this one... Functionally there's nothing wrong with the drums on the back.

I've got rear discs because I'm a tart!

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Posted 30/5/2011 2:21 AM (#611634 - in reply to #611400)
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quick_spider - 27/5/2011 6:05 AM

I'm with Luti on this one... Functionally there's nothing wrong with the drums on the back.

I've got rear discs because I'm a tart!

LOL! I agree, they do look better and if you just want the look then go for it. I was just worried that it was seen as a performance upgrade.

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Posted 30/5/2011 3:46 PM (#611743 - in reply to #608085)
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Thanks for the comments but I am a tart as well lol

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Posted 30/5/2011 10:49 PM (#611750 - in reply to #608085)
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Disks would mabye save a bit of rotational weight? If the drums work fine i would just go for alloy drums

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Posted 31/5/2011 1:04 AM (#611754 - in reply to #608085)
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Again im with luti on this, Drums are fine, discs are ok for looks, but that's it a metro is just too light for rear discs.

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Posted 31/5/2011 1:09 AM (#611755 - in reply to #608085)
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When your rebuilding the engine, are you going to put a real gearbox on it?

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Posted 31/5/2011 11:53 AM (#611857 - in reply to #611755)
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Jack of Hearts - 31/5/2011 9:09 AM

When your rebuilding the engine, are you going to put a real gearbox on it?

and sort that chocolate block on the alternator wires!

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Posted 31/5/2011 5:41 AM (#611790 - in reply to #608085)
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So far I've only come across one person who has rear disks who says they perform better/equally to drums.

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Posted 31/5/2011 5:58 AM (#611796 - in reply to #608085)
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Isn't daz by any chance is it ?

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Posted 31/5/2011 6:20 AM (#611813 - in reply to #611796)
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Isn't daz by any chance is it ?

Yeah in this thread! Ha

Majority seem to think they lock up the rear far too easily.

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Jack of Hearts - 31/5/2011 1:58 PM

Isn't daz by any chance is it ?

Yeah in this thread! Ha

Majority seem to think they lock up the rear far too easily.

PMSL

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Posted 31/5/2011 6:04 AM (#611797 - in reply to #608085)
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If its daz his are uprated rear disc's there massive

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Posted 31/5/2011 6:20 AM (#611812 - in reply to #608085)
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Lol even worse

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Posted 31/5/2011 11:54 AM (#611858 - in reply to #608085)
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when you can outbrake evo`s etc into corners on drums, why bother?

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Posted 31/5/2011 4:08 PM (#611891 - in reply to #608085)
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Pmsl lol chocolate block went ages ago when the engine comes back out in the winter I'm putting pg1 in at the min r65u was a quick fix to get car on the road (mr chairman lol)

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Posted 3/6/2011 7:53 AM (#612253 - in reply to #608085)
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Woo hoo look what's arrived today

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Posted 3/6/2011 7:59 AM (#612257 - in reply to #608085)
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open the friggin box then

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Posted 3/8/2011 4:54 AM (#621658 - in reply to #608085)
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No news here?

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Posted 3/8/2011 2:38 PM (#621748 - in reply to #608085)
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Just waiting on more funds at the min but will keep all posted

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Posted 3/8/2011 5:42 PM (#621769 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 21/8/2011 2:45 PM (#624913 - in reply to #608085)
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^^^ lol ... well big thanks to daz booker for giving me a hand.... she's now running at long last ... a few more bits to do then she'll be ready for painting watch this space

Edited by tommib 21/8/2011 2:46 PM

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Posted 23/8/2011 3:22 AM (#625145 - in reply to #608085)
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well thats fuel pump changed under the car undercoated behind the arches and under the tank with thanks to liam booker for his help yesterday
just need to sorce some adapters now for the rear braided hoses

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Posted 25/8/2011 2:07 PM (#625658 - in reply to #608085)
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right now im struggling as the braided hoses are off a r200 ant ideas anyone?
stainless exhaust coming at weekend thanks to daz again along with radiator and rest of pipe work needed

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Posted 29/8/2011 4:45 AM (#626016 - in reply to #608085)
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little pictorial update sorry for the poor quality taken on my iphone

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Posted 29/8/2011 4:50 AM (#626017 - in reply to #608085)
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thanks to daz again for the help yesterday...exhaust fitted,rear undercoated,engine running tried to fit arb yesterday but the last owner put a budget bottom arm in on the passenger side so now need to buy 2 bottom arms as the arb cant be fitted to the bottomarm as there is no hole so just going to replace both arms for use with wider track tyres

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Posted 29/8/2011 5:22 AM (#626022 - in reply to #626017)
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tommib - 29/8/2011 12:50 PM

thanks to daz again for the help yesterday...exhaust fitted,rear undercoated,engine running tried to fit arb yesterday but the last owner put a budget bottom arm in on the passenger side so now need to buy 2 bottom arms as the arb cant be fitted to the bottomarm as there is no hole so just going to replace both arms for use with wider track tyres

Did you know the 185 wishbone has a bigger ball joint? Not the end of the world but youll either have to change ball joints or enlarge the ball joint hole in the hub

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Posted 29/8/2011 5:51 AM (#626023 - in reply to #608085)
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ahh didnt know that but thanks for info il just have to do the lata cheers dude

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Posted 29/8/2011 7:40 AM (#626033 - in reply to #626023)
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ahh didnt know that but thanks for info il just have to do the lata cheers dude

No problem, easy for any engineering place to do, would let someone experienced do it for you as youll want it in exactly the right position (concentric with original) or it will put tracking out, bit dont go handing over daft money as its a simple task with a milling machine

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Posted 29/8/2011 2:36 PM (#626088 - in reply to #608085)
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you dont need to change hub as these are all the same
its the ball joints that are diffrent
they have a diffrent geometry
size of ball joint pin in hub is same
155 tyre ball joints and 185 tyre balljoints are diffrent

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Posted 29/8/2011 2:40 PM (#626091 - in reply to #608085)
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Tracking should be checked after anything on the front suspension or steering is disturbed

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Posted 14/9/2011 12:37 AM (#627836 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 14/9/2011 1:32 AM (#627843 - in reply to #608085)
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I cannot see where is this disc.
Big brake (Front) or disc brake conversion (Rear)?

It's great, your car will be nearly on the race...

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Posted 14/9/2011 11:10 AM (#627945 - in reply to #608085)
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Brembo front vented disks and rear brake conversion mate

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Posted 15/9/2011 1:28 AM (#628028 - in reply to #627945)
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tommib - 14/9/2011 11:10 AMBrembo front vented disks and rear brake conversion mate

Can you explain me how are you do about your rear brake conversion?

Thanks dude!

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Posted 14/9/2011 11:18 AM (#627946 - in reply to #608085)
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http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx290/djtommib/d6453154.mp4

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Posted 15/9/2011 2:38 AM (#628033 - in reply to #608085)
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And wer the Fook have you been, aint seen no progress on this for a while now???

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Posted 16/9/2011 2:47 AM (#628155 - in reply to #608085)
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i know dude i run out of funds but im on it like a car bonnet now lol just got rear brake lines to sort, front ball joints,brackets to make for the seats then paint so almost there now mate.as for the rear brake setup its off an mgf its the rear caliper ,disk and mounting plate. you basically strip the drums right back to the bare arms and it all bolts on.

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Posted 17/9/2011 10:25 AM (#628341 - in reply to #608085)
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Well thats 2 new ball joints, front arb on ,exhaust sorted ,now rad to fit and bleed up tomorrow. Getting closer now

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Posted 21/9/2011 12:29 AM (#628743 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 25/9/2011 4:10 PM (#629404 - in reply to #608085)
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Taken shape nicely mate!!

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Posted 13/10/2011 8:33 AM (#631507 - in reply to #608085)
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just a little update struggling for time and funds at the minute so just doing what i can when i can

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Posted 18/10/2011 7:45 PM (#632194 - in reply to #608085)
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Still left to do:-

Wire in fan switch
Wire in electric windows
Fit front carpet
Wire in push start button and ignition switch
Wire in spot lights
Fit seats
Fit and convert alternator
Prep work & paint
Pump up hydrolastic suspension
Bleed brakes
Should get most of this done this week
Little update car is now running and driving
but hard to stop without brakes lol

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Posted 19/10/2011 2:32 AM (#632208 - in reply to #608085)
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Looking good, i take it this is a differant car to the super rusty one you were doing?

A bit of advice... dont get a women to help you bleed the brakes, my missis was pumping the clutch pedal for 5 min, i was wondering why no fluid was coming thru!

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Posted 19/10/2011 6:15 AM (#632239 - in reply to #608085)
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Yeah lo this is the supersolid non tetley tea bag version lol

ps. I know mate il wait till weekend and ask Daz to help lol

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Posted 19/10/2011 10:51 AM (#632283 - in reply to #608085)
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pictorial update

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Posted 27/10/2011 8:14 AM (#633638 - in reply to #608085)
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well next upgrade is a clifford alarm thanks to dave aston.
thinking of putting a silencer box in the exhaust to quieten it down a touch seen some custom ones on demon tweeks for 63 pound.
18" in length 2"internal diameter which should fit nicely in the centre section.
now indivdualised ready to be pumped up.
got to use a pressure bleeder on the brakes.
thanks to daz booker for all his help so far.

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Posted 27/10/2011 5:06 PM (#633723 - in reply to #608085)
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Bonus rang my insurance today to declare the engine legally and guess what it's not cost me anymore but put my excess up by £250. On the condition I fit relevant brakes.just goes to show being honest doesn't have to be expensive.

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Posted 28/10/2011 1:27 AM (#633734 - in reply to #608085)
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them wheels look pretty mean in that colour against the white shell. nice work.

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Posted 8/1/2012 10:04 AM (#642621 - in reply to #608085)
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little update

xmas is finally over so work is commencing now...

things left to do..

fit alternator
fit alarm
wire in electric windows
wire in stealth ignition switch
fan switch
service
purchase and fit toyo t1-r x4 195/45/14

all being well should be finally on the road mid feb

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Posted 8/1/2012 10:57 AM (#642627 - in reply to #608085)
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what about the paint tom

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Posted 8/1/2012 11:16 AM (#642628 - in reply to #608085)
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lmao and that too well spotted metro god lol did ya get my text pal? are you in today gonna bob up for a brew if thats ok

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Posted 14/1/2012 5:58 PM (#643669 - in reply to #608085)
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Well more progress today thats the electric windows in wired and working thanks to the metro god.next up is ignition wiring and alternator fitting.

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Posted 15/1/2012 11:36 AM (#643762 - in reply to #608085)
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Mg doing rad fan swith wiring

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Posted 1/3/2012 1:42 PM (#649784 - in reply to #608085)
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tyres paid for and ordered (195/45/14) uniroyal rainsport 2's

Uploaded from the Photobucket Android App

heres a pic of my daily rides together

and here is the perfect gift my missis bought me for valentines day

getting more work done this weekend to get it ready for mot. decided to paint it after its mot'd.

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Posted 2/3/2012 1:48 PM (#649929 - in reply to #608085)
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Just a little update

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Posted 2/3/2012 2:16 PM (#649933 - in reply to #608085)
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Cant beat new tyres

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Posted 2/3/2012 6:36 PM (#649958 - in reply to #608085)
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I agree mate. mot booked for 24th march.nearly there now

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Posted 3/3/2012 8:25 PM (#650106 - in reply to #608085)
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How far you get with it today bud, i managed to get rid of some rust and apply red oxide. Do you want to have a look at that boot?

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Posted 4/3/2012 12:36 AM (#650131 - in reply to #608085)
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Got all suspension done .welding done and all frontend finished off.got my mate coming to paint it tomoz mate if ya wanna bob up.yeah put a pic on ya phone pal and il have a look

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Posted 4/3/2012 1:01 AM (#650133 - in reply to #608085)
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Which insurance company are you with mate? Cant believe only your excess went up!

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Posted 4/3/2012 8:47 PM (#650235 - in reply to #608085)
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Aclass motor insurance its a traders policy

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Posted 6/3/2012 6:36 PM (#650516 - in reply to #608085)
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Thanks to mr booker finally got to the bottom of it not starting turned out to be plugs.alternator done and plumbed in.in the middle of prep work now getting ready for paint should be finished in time for longbridge.so can finally unveil

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Posted 6/3/2012 8:02 PM (#650532 - in reply to #608085)
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Glad its sorted bud

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Posted 7/3/2012 12:39 AM (#650611 - in reply to #608085)
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Sounds good mate, look forward to more pics

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Posted 10/3/2012 4:14 AM (#651153 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 10/3/2012 10:23 AM (#651163 - in reply to #608085)
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think ive seen that exhaust somewere else lol
looking good bud
when you painting it

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Posted 10/3/2012 11:18 AM (#651168 - in reply to #608085)
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Lol first coat is on.2nd coat applied today.

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Posted 18/3/2012 12:47 AM (#652263 - in reply to #608085)
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Just a quick sneeky peek before pride of longbridge

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Posted 18/3/2012 7:34 AM (#652266 - in reply to #608085)
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Looking well buddy

get a new number plate though to finish the new look off

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Posted 18/3/2012 11:00 AM (#652274 - in reply to #608085)
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I know bud that ones just temp lol for mot will get one before pol.

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Posted 18/3/2012 11:03 AM (#652275 - in reply to #608085)
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I need some bumper strips as well... soon as logbook comes back il go down and get new numberplates front and rear.

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Posted 18/3/2012 12:00 PM (#652279 - in reply to #608085)
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Looking good mate

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Posted 18/3/2012 6:24 PM (#652340 - in reply to #608085)
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Thanks buddy. still covered in compound atm but got rear quarter done today and fitted doorcards and interior.also emptyed all junk out of it lol.getting it valeted on tuesday

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Posted 18/3/2012 6:27 PM (#652343 - in reply to #608085)
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hope your getting thr wheels powder coated aswell so it all looks new?

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Posted 18/3/2012 7:17 PM (#652359 - in reply to #608085)
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Be rude not to my friend lol all in good sted lol.getting rear seat reupolstered to match front ones also.juat a matter of coinage

tommib

Posted 19/3/2012 4:22 AM (#652426 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 20/3/2012 3:21 PM (#652733 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 20/3/2012 3:34 PM (#652735 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 25/3/2012 8:03 PM (#653429 - in reply to #608085)
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Now has 12 mot...

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Posted 26/3/2012 12:21 AM (#653477 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 26/3/2012 12:21 AM (#653478 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 28/3/2012 12:05 AM (#653840 - in reply to #608085)
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That paint job has come out really well, Though I liked it with the red and yellow

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Posted 28/3/2012 12:11 AM (#653843 - in reply to #608085)
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Up close mate theres a few imperfections but going to get a pro full respray when i can afford it lol

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Posted 29/3/2012 2:14 AM (#654118 - in reply to #608085)
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Looks good paint finish mate.......

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Posted 1/4/2012 9:59 AM (#654664 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 2/4/2012 10:29 AM (#654819 - in reply to #608085)
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Finally on the road just been to tax her...

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Posted 2/4/2012 5:11 PM (#654864 - in reply to #608085)
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A few niggles to iron out

1 brake pipe was leaking but now sorted
suspension too low on the rear. bottomed out over a bump and the wheel hit the wheel arch and bent it... Got to put some bigger rods in now to stop it.i think maybe 24mm off the rear was too much so going to put -10mm ones back in

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Posted 2/4/2012 5:51 PM (#654870 - in reply to #654864)
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A few niggles to iron out

1 brake pipe was leaking but now sorted
suspension too low on the rear. bottomed out over a bump and the wheel hit the wheel arch and bent it... Got to put some bigger rods in now to stop it.i think maybe 24mm off the rear was too much so going to put -10mm ones back in

wimp

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Posted 2/4/2012 6:14 PM (#654877 - in reply to #608085)
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May just cut the arch out lol

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Posted 2/4/2012 6:26 PM (#654881 - in reply to #654877)
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May just cut the arch out lol

just be careful with that new paint!

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Posted 12/4/2012 12:51 AM (#656618 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 14/4/2012 7:06 PM (#656956 - in reply to #608085)
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Big Lad Little Car

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I recognise that center console!

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Posted 25/4/2012 2:46 PM (#659122 - in reply to #608085)
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Lol recycle recycle must be done

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Posted 25/4/2012 3:45 PM (#659139 - in reply to #608085)
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what compressor have you got?

i want to buy a cheap-ish one just to spray my metro white aswell

where did you get the paint? and how much was it for how much you needed?

looks great!

Sam

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Posted 25/4/2012 4:20 PM (#659148 - in reply to #608085)
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Hi pal ive got a 50l compressor.i used ford diamond white 2k its the paint that doesnt need laquer.just hardener i used 2ltrs and it cost me £80 all in with hardner.i used a devilbiss pro sri paint gun which was a nightmare to keep filling up as i only have a little pot lol.

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Posted 25/4/2012 4:45 PM (#659155 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 25/4/2012 9:01 PM (#659205 - in reply to #608085)
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have you painted it again?

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Posted 25/4/2012 9:07 PM (#659207 - in reply to #608085)
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No lol added that pic by accident ha ha

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Posted 25/4/2012 9:09 PM (#659208 - in reply to #608085)
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orite is it off road at the minute

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Posted 25/4/2012 10:38 PM (#659239 - in reply to #659208)
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benskoot - 25/4/2012 9:09 PM

orite is it off road at the minute

only till i fit box tomoz

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Posted 25/4/2012 10:39 PM (#659240 - in reply to #659208)
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benskoot - 25/4/2012 9:09 PM

orite is it off road at the minute

only till i fit box tomoz lol

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Posted 25/4/2012 10:27 PM (#659235 - in reply to #608085)
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Mate what did you spray your car with? You got a compressor or using rattle cans? If rattle cans, then why the f*ck can't I do a bleedin' spoiler without it running or getting shit stuck all over it?

Alex.

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Posted 25/4/2012 10:43 PM (#659242 - in reply to #659235)
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scarfey - 25/4/2012 10:27 PM

Mate what did you spray your car with? You got a compressor or using rattle cans? If rattle cans, then why the f*ck can't I do a bleedin' spoiler without it running or getting shit stuck all over it?

Alex.

i used a compressor dude but with spray cans its very easy.do it in a warm garage and dust coats on ie just mist the paint on.build up coats rather than thick coats.leave 5mins or so between coats or use a heat gun.do several coats until covered

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Posted 25/4/2012 10:44 PM (#659243 - in reply to #608085)
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Ah nice one mate, cheers muchly!

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Posted 25/4/2012 10:44 PM (#659244 - in reply to #608085)
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phone an ambulance, sopmeone has collapsed next to your car in one of the pics lol, i think its you cleaning it

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Posted 25/4/2012 10:48 PM (#659246 - in reply to #608085)
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also whats that thing trhat looks like a bomb with a timer on the side of your sub box lol

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Posted 25/4/2012 10:54 PM (#659253 - in reply to #659246)
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Miller - 25/4/2012 10:48 PM

also whats that thing trhat looks like a bomb with a timer on the side of your sub box lol

200lb of explosives, made to look like a power cap that's made to look like 200lb of explosives.
That's my guess anyway. Not so subtle really!

Edited by scarfey 25/4/2012 10:54 PM

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Posted 25/4/2012 11:05 PM (#659259 - in reply to #608085)
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Gorgeous beast mate... well done :-)

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Posted 25/4/2012 11:18 PM (#659261 - in reply to #608085)
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Lol at miller yeah its a powercap dude...

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Posted 25/4/2012 11:22 PM (#659262 - in reply to #608085)
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Lol at miller yeah its a powercap dude...

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Posted 28/4/2012 12:22 PM (#659659 - in reply to #608085)
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now it just needs a proper metro front end

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Posted 30/5/2012 10:27 PM (#664352 - in reply to #608085)
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Just purchased these £180 for mgtf 160 stainess polished chrome manifold and £63 for stainless cherrybomb silencer...

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Posted 30/5/2012 10:29 PM (#664353 - in reply to #608085)
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very shiny. going to look really good

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Posted 30/5/2012 10:38 PM (#664357 - in reply to #608085)
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Thanks dude... Can you tell me is it a 4-2-1 as someone comented on facebook and said it wasnt...

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Posted 30/5/2012 10:40 PM (#664358 - in reply to #608085)
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Or has anyone else fitted one of these its t304.apparently its meant to increase hp by 5- 15 hp

Edited by tommib 30/5/2012 10:44 PM

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Posted 30/5/2012 10:42 PM (#664359 - in reply to #608085)
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Thats a basic mems3 F/TF exhaust manifold and downpipe. It is essentially a 4-2-1, however you will have to cut the downpipe after the flexi section and then make up the rest of the exhaust which you will have to do out odf the same quality and finish stainless, otherwise IMO its pointless fitting sections.

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Posted 30/5/2012 10:48 PM (#664361 - in reply to #608085)
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Yeab i knew that already but ive got somet304 2 1/4 in my garage which im having fitted to make it fit metro.im taking it to exhausts uk to get it done properly along with the centre silencer as you prob remember from pol my exhaust isnt exactly the quietest and tbh im sick of wearing earplugs lol.just hope this will quieten it down some

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Posted 30/5/2012 10:53 PM (#664364 - in reply to #664361)
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lol yep

It will change the note, and will be quieter to start with thats for sure but you may find it gets louder with use, always go for the quiested silencer's as that way you end up with the sound you want and not something that was spot on but now a noise

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Posted 30/5/2012 10:57 PM (#664367 - in reply to #664364)
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Thanks for info matt appreciate it dude

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Posted 3/6/2012 12:50 AM (#664875 - in reply to #608085)
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All i can say is wow what a difference it now feels like a new car such a smooth power delivery 1,000,000,000 times better now with these fitted.il get pics up tomoz of it fitted in car

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Posted 3/6/2012 12:53 AM (#664877 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 3/6/2012 12:58 AM (#664879 - in reply to #608085)
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Changed the backbox as the centre section that i ordered was mistakenly replaced with a £150 stainless cherrybomb backbox thankyou to jjl for messing up but il gladly accept the more costly item lol.so ive removed the powerflow backbox and utualised it as a centre silencer so now all my exhaust is t-304 stainless from block to rear and it makes a really big difference.

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Posted 3/6/2012 2:57 AM (#664884 - in reply to #608085)
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You going to heat wrap it?

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Posted 3/6/2012 8:34 AM (#664891 - in reply to #608085)
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Nice exhaust, an extra 5 - 10bhp? you might keep up with me now

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Posted 3/6/2012 9:30 AM (#664895 - in reply to #608085)
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Lol at miller yeah might do mate....gandi does wrapping have any advantages? Was gonna get some wrap but wanted the purply blue colourof the exhaust to be visible

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Posted 3/6/2012 2:10 PM (#664962 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 3/6/2012 2:13 PM (#664964 - in reply to #608085)
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Looking very tidy, good work!

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Posted 3/6/2012 2:18 PM (#664967 - in reply to #608085)
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Thanks buddy sounds awesome

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Posted 3/6/2012 2:19 PM (#664968 - in reply to #608085)
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Looks sweet that mate

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Posted 3/6/2012 2:23 PM (#664971 - in reply to #608085)
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Love the 'zorst! However yeah, heatwrapping will protect the engine from heatsoak, therefore giving it more bang.

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Posted 3/6/2012 10:56 PM (#665105 - in reply to #664971)
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Love the 'zorst! However yeah, heatwrapping will protect the engine from heatsoak, therefore giving it more bang.

yes but also heat it up to extreme heats which aint good on an ali engine, plus f***ing itchy when you have to do any work near it

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Posted 4/6/2012 3:03 AM (#665119 - in reply to #665105)
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Love the 'zorst! However yeah, heatwrapping will protect the engine from heatsoak, therefore giving it more bang.

yes but also heat it up to extreme heats which aint good on an ali engine, plus f***ing itchy when you have to do any work near it

Off topic but id left my keys at home lol had to get my mate to fetch em lol.thanks for the wheels buddy

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Posted 3/6/2012 11:18 PM (#665111 - in reply to #608085)
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Looks good mate

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Posted 11/6/2012 4:17 PM (#666100 - in reply to #608085)
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I wouldn't bother wit heat wrap, who works on there engine when its toasty hot anyway, and alot of times exhaust headers get het wrapped they tend to crack!

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Posted 11/6/2012 4:18 PM (#666101 - in reply to #608085)
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I wouldn't bother wit heat wrap, who works on there engine when its toasty hot anyway, and alot of times exhaust headers get het wrapped they tend to crack!

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Posted 11/6/2012 6:49 PM (#666119 - in reply to #608085)
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Yeah thanks for the info buddy but think i prefer the look of it unwrapped anyhow lol

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Posted 17/6/2012 3:24 PM (#666900 - in reply to #608085)
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Phaze one of gti reping

Edited by tommib 17/6/2012 5:21 PM

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Posted 18/6/2012 10:36 AM (#667022 - in reply to #608085)
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Looks good mate!

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Posted 18/6/2012 10:53 AM (#667023 - in reply to #608085)
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You know it makes sense

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Posted 18/6/2012 1:04 PM (#667062 - in reply to #608085)
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Looks like a WIN to me mate

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Posted 19/6/2012 11:26 PM (#667275 - in reply to #608085)
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Made a start on painting yesterday and today and looking very sweet will add pics tomoz

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Posted 19/6/2012 11:27 PM (#667276 - in reply to #608085)
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Made a start on painting yesterday and today and looking very sweet will add pics tomoz

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Posted 26/7/2012 6:03 PM (#670714 - in reply to #608085)
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well not had any time to gti it yet but heres a few updated photos.

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Posted 26/7/2012 6:43 PM (#670717 - in reply to #608085)
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Can I get the bumpers if you dont need them.

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Posted 26/7/2012 7:03 PM (#670718 - in reply to #608085)
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will have to wait and see what the future brings lol.but there not rover white!! there ford diamond white lol

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Posted 30/7/2012 11:23 PM (#671038 - in reply to #608085)
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Wil look great with full gti body kit....

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Posted 30/7/2012 11:28 PM (#671040 - in reply to #608085)
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its gonna happen mate just funds atm

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Posted 4/8/2012 2:46 AM (#671488 - in reply to #671040)
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its gonna happen mate just funds atm

Yer no what you mean!! haven the £££ spare....

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Posted 2/9/2012 11:45 AM (#674867 - in reply to #608085)
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Edited by tommib 2/9/2012 11:49 AM

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Posted 2/9/2012 2:54 PM (#674883 - in reply to #674867)
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looks a completely different car now bud. Stunning! Needs the skirts next. Any plans for rub strips?

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Posted 3/9/2012 6:34 PM (#674992 - in reply to #608085)
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Looking good pal, I'll see you and the tro's at the Coventry meet I'm sure

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Posted 4/9/2012 8:56 AM (#675073 - in reply to #608085)
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i wont be at any of the meets for the remainder of the year buddy as im going to be working away very soon.but will be at most of them next year.unsure yet of the rub strips but sideskirts are a definate

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Looks the bizz now with the full GTi kit on it mate...

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Posted 9/9/2012 10:06 PM (#675608 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 23/9/2012 5:14 PM (#677107 - in reply to #608085)
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Testing the water atm see gor sale section as im thinking about selling my white metro vvc.any offers 07758759551

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Posted 23/9/2012 6:12 PM (#677115 - in reply to #608085)
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Dont sell it!

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Posted 23/9/2012 6:14 PM (#677117 - in reply to #608085)
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Its coming to the point where i need to mate i need a cheap runaround for work and dont fancy having 5 cars lol

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Posted 23/9/2012 6:22 PM (#677120 - in reply to #608085)
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sell the others lol

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Posted 23/9/2012 6:29 PM (#677122 - in reply to #677120)
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The missis is using the turbo pal so i need to sell the tro

she wont drive it cause its too quick lol even at the side of the turbo...not only that its not big enough for her.i could choose to keep the metro but it means bumping up the mileage and exposing it to a lovely housing estate where i work and it will get vandelised.or i could store it but then that would mean running more cars.

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Posted 23/9/2012 6:31 PM (#677123 - in reply to #608085)
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Posted 23/9/2012 6:33 PM (#677124 - in reply to #608085)
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must crop down that sig my friend! its WAAAAAY to large

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Posted 23/9/2012 6:44 PM (#677126 - in reply to #677124)
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must crop down that sig my friend! its WAAAAAY to large

agreed

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Posted 25/9/2012 9:38 PM (#677425 - in reply to #608085)
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Hi mate am not to far away from you, how much tax and test is on the metro??, how much would you want for quick sale??

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Posted 28/9/2012 4:32 PM (#677710 - in reply to #608085)
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hi mate test is roughly 6 months and taxed for 6 months.not looking for a cheap quick sale as alot of time and money has gone into the car and as ive said im in no immediate rush to sell but it would be convienient as i need a cheap run around for work.

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Posted 29/9/2012 10:31 AM (#677759 - in reply to #608085)
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sold