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Old May 15, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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Unless something major changes, I will make this.

Not sure who I met on the posers cruise since it was raining most of the time! Maybe nobody who will be out Saturday....
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Old May 15, 2012 | 02:15 PM
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I wasn't there but don't worry about that mate I think everyone will agree that this meet is very relaxed and easy for all to talk to each other. Look forward to meeting another member.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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Should be ok for this, thought my brother was coming down, but thats not til the week after.
Paul, you can describe front mount fitting for me might have to find a pre cut front bumper, so if anyone has one (230 feather white) let me know
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Old May 15, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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Yes mate no probs we can chat about it on Saturday more in depth. Fitting the front mount was fine it was the bumper that was the real pig of the job mate.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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Old May 15, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobysmeet
Yes mate no probs we can chat about it on Saturday more in depth. Fitting the front mount was fine it was the bumper that was the real pig of the job mate.
Yeah i seem to remember you said that, this thing is huge, Hybrid? I think.
Might just cut the entire middle out of the bumper and have done lol
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Old May 15, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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Sounds like a plan mate where did you get it from? I fitted coilovers and uprated arb's to mine last week
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Old May 15, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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On here, bloke in Enfield. Had to get some different pipework but ive got that now, then get it booked in for mapping as soon as
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Old May 15, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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Yeah I still haven't had mine mapped because this suspension came up so so cheap and I also got a big spoiler. I lurve eBay
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Old May 15, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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I ve found nowt on the bay for ages, mine has cusco coilovers, had to take it to work today, trying to swerve around potholes on the M11 to avoid severe spinal injuries and they're set on the softest setting
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Old May 15, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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I know what u mean these are quite stiff. They are weitec hicon gt's, only 7 months old I also got cusco arb's and uprated drop links so all in all I did pretty well paid less than £400
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Old May 15, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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I think i'll change the drop links front and rear...eventually
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Old May 15, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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I was like that it was only because I got the hole lot of one guy that I bought it all so soon
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Old May 15, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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I think i'll change the drop links front and rear...eventually
Changed both front and rears drop links and thinking of changing the arbs at some point
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Old May 15, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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I put on 29mm cusco arbs but I'm not sure what difference they've made because of putting them on with the coilovers. Does handle well what drop links did you fit Jason?
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Old May 16, 2012 | 08:07 AM
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I have got CDF racing drop links on at the moment, probably looking at whiteline arbs in the future
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Old May 16, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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Is yours lowered at all or is it standard suspension?
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Old May 16, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Thinking of some suspension mods for the blob, everything standard at the mo. Where's the best place to start - coilovers, arb's, droplinks, strut brace, etc......?

Also really ought to see to the standard brakes, maybe start with braided lines?
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Old May 16, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Scoobysmeet
Is yours lowered at all or is it standard suspension?
Lowered 25 mm but want to change the shocks for maybe a set of KYBs, also got front and rear upper struts

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Old May 16, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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i will be there
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Old May 16, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by nick1973
Thinking of some suspension mods for the blob, everything standard at the mo. Where's the best place to start - coilovers, arb's, droplinks, strut brace, etc......?

Also really ought to see to the standard brakes, maybe start with braided lines?
Check out the Godspeed site, Ian is doing a cracking deal o four grooved discs! wish I had gone for the braided upgrade as everything else was being done so would of made sense, although in all honesty I don't think my driving style warrants the use of braided lines!!
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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Yeah I need front n rear struts my front doesn't fit since fitting my fmic so need to sell that and buy a different one.
Not sure where is best to start to be honest, ive probably done mine all backwards.
See you Saturday Michelle
Andy with all the speed you do I think you need to think about stiffer suspension for all that hard cornering you do
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Old May 16, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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To be honest mate, had the front strut when I bought the car and then went to springs and drop links, got the rear strut now, next hopefully will be the shocks

Not to sure if I'll be able to make the neet this weekend guys
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Hopefully pick up my wagon before then but not looking likely would love to go
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Old May 16, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by wongy
To be honest mate, had the front strut when I bought the car and then went to springs and drop links, got the rear strut now, next hopefully will be the shocks

Not to sure if I'll be able to make the neet this weekend guys
Shame dude, bet you'd love to see Pauls face when West Ham get whooped!

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Hopefully pick up my wagon before then but not looking likely would love to go
If not then look forward to seeing you at the next one mate
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Old May 16, 2012 | 10:47 PM
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Now now Andy that's not nice....................
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Old May 17, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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WE' LL TRY AND MAKE THIS ONE
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Old May 17, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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Freshy cleaned ready for Saturdays meet. Just waiting for polish now.
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Old May 17, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Mine is in desperate need of a clean. My last polishing effort was "mediocre" to say the least, so I've got my work cut out to get it looking sweet for Saturday. Weather looks ok at the mo......
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Old May 17, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Looking good Paul, suspension looks lots better, has it stopped the rubbing now? Camber looks like its better than it was.
I better get up early Saturday then to clean mine, don't want to be the dirty one in the corner! (car that is)
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