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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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Few pics I took this morning in better light





Just need some gold calipers poking out the rear rims

Oh and my lil girls jumped in my pics




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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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They do look smart mate
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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They do look smart mate
Thanks frayz

Fancy cutting my bonnet next mate?

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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Yes mate, I can do whatever you want.

What are you thinking of doing?
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by M2RTXbugeye
Thanks frayz

Fancy cutting my bonnet next mate?

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Seems there's a trend developing, I have a vent to cut into my bonnet too
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by frayz
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?

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Old 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
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by M2RTXbugeye
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
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by M2RTXbugeye
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?

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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
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JonMc
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?

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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
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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Old 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.
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Originally Posted by frayz
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
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Old 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
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
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
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by M2RTXbugeye


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.
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
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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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by M2RTXbugeye
Did you make this one yourself Jon? Where can these be had from?

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This one

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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JonMc
This one

Looks cool that Jon I like it mate
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Old 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
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Old 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 !
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by martyp1970
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

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Old 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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Old 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
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Old 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.
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dyno is fine and fun to watch, had mine on rcms last monday.

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Originally Posted by JonMc
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
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Originally Posted by frayz
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

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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
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.
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