M2RTXbugeye
Oct 26, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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Oct 26, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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They do look smart mate
Oct 26, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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They do look smart mate
Thanks frayz
Fancy cutting my bonnet next mate?
Martin
Oct 26, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Yes mate, I can do whatever you want.
What are you thinking of doing?
Oct 26, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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Thanks frayz
Fancy cutting my bonnet next mate?
Martin
Seems there's a trend developing, I have a vent to cut into my bonnet too
Oct 26, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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Yes mate, I can do whatever you want.
What are you thinking of doing?
Very similar sort of thing to yours frayz
I've been searching for a bonnet in 08v to replace mine as it has finger dents in it from idiots closing it
Thought itd be easier to get a bonnet have it sprayed after fitting a mesh vent like yours
what you think frayz?
Martin
Oct 26, 2012 | 11:42 AM
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Seems there's a trend developing, I have a vent to cut into my bonnet too
Seen frayz's and his mates when I went to see him looks awsome Jon
Oct 26, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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Seen frayz's and his mates when I went to see him looks awsome Jon
Mine is a different style, but I'll cut it in and make it functional
Oct 26, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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Very similar sort of thing to yours frayz
I've been searching for a bonnet in 08v to replace mine as it has finger dents in it from idiots closing it
Thought itd be easier to get a bonnet have it sprayed after fitting a mesh vent like yours
what you think frayz?
Martin
Yes mate.
Best thing to do is cut it and bond in the vent and mesh. Get it painted after.
It leaves a much nicer finish IMO.
Let me know what you wanna do and when
Oct 26, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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Mine is a different style, but I'll cut it in and make it functional
Did you make this one yourself Jon? Where can these be had from?
Martin
Oct 26, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Yes mate.
Best thing to do is cut it and bond in the vent and mesh. Get it painted after.
It leaves a much nicer finish IMO.
Let me know what you wanna do and when
Ill let you know frayz, don't fancy driving up to yours with a different coloured bonnet lol. Where did you get your vent from
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Oct 26, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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Martin, mine is a genuine WRC item from Prodrive. Not made or available any longer I'm afraid.
I think WRC spares, Ramsport or Rallytech may be able to source you a copy of one though.
Oct 26, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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Martin, mine is a genuine WRC item from Prodrive. Not made or available any longer I'm afraid.
I think WRC spares, Ramsport or Rallytech may be able to source you a copy of one though.
Ok buddy ill try google and see what I can find mate
Oct 26, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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love those wheels, got a soft spot for the bugeye again.
must be because im rebuilding emmaroids's again after her latest crash
Oct 26, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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love those wheels, got a soft spot for the bugeye again.
must be because im rebuilding emmaroids's again after her latest crash
Got to love the bugs tommy
Oct 26, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Got to love the bugs tommy
im not a fan in standard form, but with a few subtle mods you can make them look great.
emmaroids has just got some sti side skirts to sort the side out.
Oct 26, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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im not a fan in standard form, but with a few subtle mods you can make them look great.
emmaroids has just got some sti side skirts to sort the side out.
Few basic changes and I think the bug can look great tommy. Like the Prodrive bugs, the styling on them is spot on
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Bugeye4life Dan
Oct 26, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Did you make this one yourself Jon? Where can these be had from?
Martin
This one
Oct 26, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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This one
Looks cool that Jon I like it mate
Oct 26, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Not sure whether I'll fit it that far back or not, but I will make some ducting to draw haot air from the rad
Oct 27, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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Wheels look awesome, they are the ones I wanted.
Coming together nicely........dare I say it miniFrayz !
Oct 27, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Wheels look awesome, they are the ones I wanted.
Coming together nicely........dare I say it miniFrayz !
Thanks marty yes coming together slowly
as for the mini frayz it'd take quite a bit more to get to that kind of standard Frayz car is on another level
Martin
Oct 29, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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Well guys tomorrow going to see Andrew Carr to get the car tweaked after fitting the 6speed box
Also for the 1st time my car will go on a dyno to see how it's performing too
I'm nowhere near any of you guys power wise but 300 and a good driving road car is all I want. For those who don't know the spec is as follows
Andy Carr TD04 Hybrid turbo
Sti tmic
Pink injectors
Green cotton panel filter
HRC 255 fuel pump
Full decat exhaust
Jdm 6 speed gear box
Excited but very nervous as 1st time on a dyno
any comments to calm the nerve welcome
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Oct 29, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Don't worry about the dyno - it'll be the perfect excuse to add a stroker to your 6-speed
Oct 29, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Don't worry about it. The dyno puts less load on the car than the road.
Before going, check;
Oil level
Coolant level
Tyre pressures
Wheel nut torque.
She'll be fine.
Oct 29, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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dyno is fine and fun to watch, had mine on rcms last monday.
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Oct 29, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Don't worry about the dyno - it'll be the perfect excuse to add a stroker to your 6-speed
Haha just the thoughts I don't want in my head Jon
Oct 29, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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Don't worry about it. The dyno puts less load on the car than the road.
Before going, check;
Oil level
Coolant level
Tyre pressures
Wheel nut torque.
She'll be fine.
Thanks for the advice Frayz
there at 9.30am so will be an early start tomorrow and I will check all those thoroughly mate
Martin
Oct 29, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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dyno is fine and fun to watch, had mine on rcms last monday.
Just checked the vid mate that's quality
will taking a video on my phone tomorrow that's for sure. Just hope it all goes well.