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Old 11 March 2008, 12:11 AM
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Went out int othe garage tonight and it seems Craig has decided Matt Red is the colour of choice for the car



Also looking round the garage after he'd finished, I've now seen 'Red Mist' for the first time........... when I'm not driving
Old 14 March 2008, 12:52 AM
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Which body kit are you using John?

PM me if you prefer

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Old 14 March 2008, 10:30 AM
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Mark, Immortal Performance, I haven't spoken to Andy, but I believe he's no longer making Fibreglass bits, same with the doors.
Old 15 March 2008, 01:18 PM
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his website makes me think he is no longer doing anything. INDEX
Old 15 March 2008, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rob4620
his website makes me think he is no longer doing anything. INDEX
what the!
Old 15 March 2008, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Jolly Green Monster
what the!
what the who?!?!
Old 16 March 2008, 11:27 PM
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He won't do you any fibreglass but will re-cover your seats if you ask nicely
Old 25 March 2008, 02:36 PM
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Some Progress....

Ran out of welding wire otherwise cage would be complete.







Old 25 March 2008, 07:28 PM
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Lightweight parcel shelf is great! With the tubes in there, do you actually need it or chop it out and weld a tube across?
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Looking good John, when does the season start for you?

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Old 25 March 2008, 09:05 PM
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Graham, there is a tube running between the two rear stays, just can't see it in t he Picture.

Mark, 13 April

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Old 25 March 2008, 09:48 PM
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Better get the finger out John !! Need to borrow mine ? (finger that is )
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Originally Posted by Andy.F
Better get the finger out John !! Need to borrow mine ? (finger that is )

I have a date in mind where new car will replace old... I'm currently happy where we are at, issues at home have dented my schedule in the last couple of weeks as you know, but I'm hoping to make that time back. It'll soon be time for the dreaded all nighters.

Has my V3 ECU arrived ?


For a long time I've looked at you and thought, who does he remind me of ?

It's just Clicked, the Proctologist in 'The Cannonball Run' so for the kind offer of your finger, erm no thanks
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3 weeks

You are going to be busy. Keep the pictures coming
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No year was printed Mark

Bloody hell John, even 3 weeks off work would be pushing it surely?

I believe Mr Twemlow Senior is all ready, and on AVON's too.
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Default 8 hours and counting, what are my chances ?

Here's where we are at, we went off the Matt Red idea after all.








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Old 13 April 2008, 12:27 AM
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awesome, keep going mate gonna be some car.
Old 13 April 2008, 07:18 AM
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Where's the engine stabiliser bracket gone?

Looks very tidy John. Hope that pic was taken 3 weeks ago as time must be tight by now?
I understand Geoff is on Kumho's not Avons so far.
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Looks stunning, can't wait to see it in the metal.
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Very nice
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Looking good John, not much left to do now

Nice colour, I do like white imprezas

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mint!!!
Old 13 April 2008, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by John Stevenson
Here's where we are at, we went off the Matt Red idea after all.







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Unusual but very familar shade of white there John

"Ding Ding all aboard"


Gonna look as good as it goes

4 thumbs up from me
Old 13 April 2008, 03:00 PM
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the rear arches, the parts that fold over and go into the rear arch, i believe they are called the "doglegs" on a 4dr car (above the sill), that part you will probably have to cut off.

i did what you have done and my wheels were catching over bumps, spent ages checking up inside the wheel arches to find out where the rubbing noise was coming from it was the bloody return lip at the front of the wheel


i do have big wheels/tyres/ and some toe out set at the rear, so it might just be my setup.

worth noting!
Old 13 April 2008, 03:03 PM
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quick pic



that is where my wheels were catching
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We've cut the wheelarch by about an inch and a half prior to bonding the outer quarter panel. If there is likely to be a rubbing issue it's more likely to show at the top of the wheel/radius.
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Unusual but very familar shade of white there John

"Ding Ding all aboard"


Gonna look as good as it goes

4 thumbs up from me[/quote]

Cheeky beggar.....tickets please....tickets please!
Old 14 April 2008, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by seafar99
We've cut the wheelarch by about an inch and a half prior to bonding the outer quarter panel. If there is likely to be a rubbing issue it's more likely to show at the top of the wheel/radius.
nice one, shold be fine, just thought i would mention it as mine drove me mad for a few weeks
Old 24 April 2008, 12:22 AM
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Rear screen offered up, nice and light




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Are they plastic? Looks like they are.
Thought you were racing this weekend? Obviously not in this car unless we are still on 'delayed time' reporting

Geoff races Kenny S car this weekend. Will be interesting to see.
Rob's out in the RA by Zen. Will be interesting to see...
The re-vamped Audi V8 twin turbo is also out.............

Car will look great John.


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