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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 01:08 AM
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Stunning car !!!!

Think i would lose the boot spoiler but other than that its perfect. Well done chap.
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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 01:16 AM
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now that is beautiful love hawk eyes especially clean ones nice motor mate
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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by MattyB1983
Stunning car !!!!

Think i would lose the boot spoiler but other than that its perfect. Well done chap.
Thanks.
I keep toying with the idea of losing the spoiler but the hassle of getting an Ali boot imported keeps putting me of.
(For all the 'keep it original' people I'd keep everything in case I did ever sell)
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Old Oct 28, 2013 | 03:31 AM
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My absolute dream car. Hawk Spec c ra in white. Great looking car
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 09:44 PM
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How is the old girl Jim?
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 09:47 PM
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Not being used much at the moment. I decided not to put her in storage this winter so I could drive it when the roads are salt free.

These were my winter wheels this year, but it was taken just before New Year!


How's the 22B, using it much?

Done anything to it?
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jimblive
Not being used much at the moment. I decided not to put her in storage this winter so I could drive it when the roads are salt free.

These were my winter wheels this year, but it was taken just before New Year!


How's the 22B, using it much?

Done anything to it?
Nice wheels mate!! Not done 200 miles since end of July. Not had a lot of spare time to be honest! Oh, and a little one on the way!!!!!!!
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 08:14 AM
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Congrats mate, you need to swap back to a family four door though!

200 miles! Bet its nice and shinny though?
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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 02:13 PM
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Gave the Type RA some much needed TLC since it was dry today.

At some stage over the last week I picked up a load of tar all over the arches, down the side and back of the car.









Out with the clay bar and she's back to how she should be. It was to cold to polish so just had a quick wax.




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Old Feb 3, 2014 | 05:14 PM
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Nice job
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Old Feb 3, 2014 | 05:44 PM
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Looking clean mate!
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 04:20 PM
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Thanks guys.

Moved to the inside today as the alcantara re-trim on my wheel was starting to show signs of wear so I decided to give it a clean with Raceglaze alcantara cleaner.

This is it before:




Then after some cleaning and a gentle rub:




I'm impressed how well it's cleaned up. I was starting to regret the re-trim as it was so flat and shinny, but now it's back to new.
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 03:47 PM
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No reason other than it wasn't raining, so took some pics.











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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 04:10 PM
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Look good mate!!!!! Need to have a catch up.
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 04:32 PM
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What a stunning car fella
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 06:02 PM
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Gorgeous mate absolutely gorgeous car!
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 06:44 PM
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Looking stunning mate. There a bugger to keep clean this time of year.
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by huzzy1
Look good mate!!!!! Need to have a catch up.
To right, need to get that motor of yours out!
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 09:21 PM
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Thanks for the kind comments.

TurboAndy, tell me about it, not the best time of year to own a white car.
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 10:37 PM
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I need to get out and give mine a good going clean.
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 10:58 PM
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What happened to the original wheels? Spoils it with after market wheel IMO.
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 09:17 AM
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What happened to the original wheels? Spoils it with after market wheel IMO.
There in storage.
They needed a refurb when I first got the car, if I ever sell it I'll get them refurbed so I can sell it as standard.
I must admit the standard wheels do suit it well.
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 05:25 PM
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The underseal had started to wear thin in places on my rear arches and were looking a bit untidy.



So I made the most of the dry weather and treated them to a fresh coat of stone chip. Yes I'm a tart and went for white as it makes the arches look much cleaner. I've not done the front as they are fine but the backs are now done.





It was getting dark as I finished so not the best pic but I'm sure I'll post some more in the future.




Next on the list is a refresh of the pink bits, buts that's not going to be a quick job!
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 07:25 PM
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I still want this!
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by huzzy1
I still want this!
I'll look after it for you a bit longer if that's ok
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 08:43 PM
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I don't care if you're a tart. I love the white.
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 07:02 PM
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Played around with my GoPro today, not the best but still learning.

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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 07:11 PM
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Lovely car and nothing wrong with being a tart where looking after a car is concerned!!
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 10:51 PM
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Looking very very nice mate. Arches look stunning.
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 10:57 PM
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Lovely looking car. The white arches make all the difference. I did my v2 Sti Ra last year. Could I be cheeky and ask white stone chip you used? And did you paint it afterwards ? Cheers pal, keep up the good work. ??
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