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Old 24 January 2009, 05:07 PM
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Painted the mirrors today, here some pics.
Mirrors keyed up.
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Mirrors painted and lacquered.

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Old 26 January 2009, 07:25 PM
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thats car is class looking.
im wondering were you got the vents on the side of the bumper?
are they plastic or fibreglass?
Old 27 January 2009, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by A555K
thats car is class looking.
im wondering were you got the vents on the side of the bumper?
are they plastic or fibreglass?
Hi mate, they are fibreglass if your interested in them, then get in contact with Darren at ABW. And he'll be able to sort you out.
Old 29 January 2009, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ABW
That's a Siebon bootlid mate and that's how it fits , It's the downside to Carbon / fibreglass panels you are limited on the amount of tweaking you can do . To be honest I am very pleased with the outcome of the whole kit bearing in mind in had to be pretty much fit and finish
Agree with that, when i fitted the seibon bonnet on the spec'C' i actually removed it for a week while i sourced an extra pair of hinge's that i drilled out larger holes for more adjustment.
Old 12 February 2009, 06:04 PM
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Insurance is up for renewal this month, was worried abit about it cos of the bodywork mods. But had a great quote from Garry and keith Mitchells. Would recommend them to anyone.
Old 12 February 2009, 08:14 PM
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any more recent pics????
Old 13 February 2009, 04:30 PM
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More pics coming soon.
Old 13 February 2009, 08:25 PM
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Couple of pics I took last week for you Kelvin ......





Photos really dont do this justice though, so much better in the flesh.
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And a couple of close ups.....



Old 13 February 2009, 08:44 PM
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Cheers Brian pictures look great.
Old 13 February 2009, 08:45 PM
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Some more bits going on soon.
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paint the bumpers matt black
Old 13 February 2009, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by StickyMicky
paint the bumpers matt black
Can't do that mate, just had them painted black.
Old 13 February 2009, 10:27 PM
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what's left to add????
Old 14 February 2009, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by beef-on-the-bone
what's left to add????
Here's some of the things I'm going to be adding.
  • Carbon roof
  • Wider wheels
  • Carbon mirrors
  • maybe new bumbers
  • Racing seats
  • Carbon fiber door cards
  • Carbon fiber fire wall
  • Carbon fiber parcel shelf
  • Brakes
  • Horns
  • All parts under the car powder coating
  • Already have Teins but ARB, Drop links etc
That with outout the engine and gear box.
Lots to do, don't no how look it will take that depends on money but i'm not in any hurry to it.
Old 16 February 2009, 06:17 PM
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Had these's laying around since xmas, it's about time I fitted them.

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Old 16 February 2009, 07:03 PM
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that is a beast of a machine!

Now well up there with my favourite ever classic's
Old 16 February 2009, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxxed_Ross
that is a beast of a machine!

Now well up there with my favourite ever classic's
Thaks mate
Old 16 February 2009, 07:23 PM
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needs a carbon fibre sti spoiler
Old 16 February 2009, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by uk300scoob
needs a carbon fibre sti spoiler
Na mate like the one i've got.
Old 20 February 2009, 06:28 PM
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Test fitted the horns today, I no where abouts I want them, Behind the grill.

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Could'd really see anywhere to bolt them to so I think I'm going to make some sory of bracket up.
Old 21 February 2009, 05:47 PM
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that looks really good
Old 21 February 2009, 10:21 PM
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Just something I drew, (very rough) its going to be the bracket that i'm going make. I can then bolt this to the car and then bolt the horns to it. That will space the horns out aswel.

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Old 24 February 2009, 09:56 AM
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I made the bracket up over the weekend and put it through my works powder coater. It came out really well.

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Old 24 February 2009, 10:25 AM
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I like this thread
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Surely after going to all that trouble with the rest of the car, you'd have a carbon bumpers too?
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Originally Posted by dazdavies
Surely after going to all that trouble with the rest of the car, you'd have a carbon bumpers too?
At the time I did'd have the funds for carbon bumpers there maybe something in the pipe line, but for a bumper your looking atleast £2500 for one bumper. That a lot of money if you crash it when you can buy a fiber glass one for a £200. But like you said why go to all the trouble with the rest of the car. Lets see what happens in the future i might get some.
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It wasn't a criticism as I think the car looks lovely. But I think as you've got this far you may as well finish the job.

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Originally Posted by dazdavies
It wasn't a criticism as I think the car looks lovely. But I think as you've got this far you may as well finish the job.

I no what you mean mate I did'nt take it as criticism. Really appreciate all the feedback. I would like carbon bumbers. There maybe be something in the pipe line. I'll see what ABW can do, if they can do it they will.
Old 25 February 2009, 06:02 PM
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Found this wiring diagram on scooby net. Has anyone else used it and found out that its ok?
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I'm going to do the wiring tonight if I get time, i dont think it will take to long.


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