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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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Some peeps have queried how am I running 368bhp with out a fmic reason is I am running the pace setup it's nice and stealth and no cutting needed :-),
I will be working on the engine side soon but it runs sweet as and no leaks so no need to touch yet.

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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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Loving the look matey, well done.

On a slightly different note, anyone now if anyone makes a rear diffuser in this style for a blob?
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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Have a word with ABW mate.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 05:16 PM
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Just remember fitting one of these diffuser's you lose half your boot lol, And the cost of modifying you exhaust.

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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 01:16 PM
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Side skirts and splitter sprayed white now, Cars been lowered on some 18"s ready for the ABW arches being fitted on saturday :-).

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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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really like this mate keep it up looks evil
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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Looking good howes, what did you make the stiffi's from? I've been looking a set for the version 6 spoiler for quite a while now with no luck, interested in making any more? I for one would buy a set!

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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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Next up I am relocating the indicators and getting rid of the slits in the front bumper with some smaller air ducts to feed the brakes :-).
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 12:06 AM
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Rear hockey sticks removed just got to polish up where they been.

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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 04:38 AM
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Great project
Enjoyed reading this
The rear end cut out looks amazing like the winner of the last 2 NBO s

And nice to see a DIY project instead of a cheque book one

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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 08:57 AM
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Thanx for the comments :-),

List and costs so far

Diffuser- free
Upper splitter- £20
Lower splitter with brackets and fixings- £38
18" wheels- sold mine for £300 paid £250
Spray and bits and bobs- £45
Roll cage 2x 8mtr pipe and brackets and fixings-£60
Bonnet pins- £12
Stiffis- free just my time
ABW arches and spacers, my biggest expense- £350

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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Go nicely with my wheels, Brand new in the box £20 :-)

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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 07:13 AM
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Few little jobs done this weekend made another vent hole in bonnet and custom under tray pic of which I will post up later,

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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 05:23 PM
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Arches fitted + spacers so nice and fat lol.


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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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Looks spot on, be carefull with them nuts though as a set i had twisted without much pressure being put on them.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Like it alot matey and rear diffuser looking good there


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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 03:24 AM
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Front vent finished under tray to suck the hot air out being cast as we speak :-)

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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 95turbowagon
Looks spot on, be carefull with them nuts though as a set i had twisted without much pressure being put on them.
ABW own ones and at £200 I hope they don't lol.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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Looks good mate. Cant believe this is the same car
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 02:34 AM
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Yes m8 it has changed slightly lol, Car off the road now for a bit till I get my tein coilovers with edfc :-).
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by howes124
ABW own ones and at £200 I hope they don't lol.
Think he meant the alloy wheel nuts
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Ciaran
Think he meant the alloy wheel nuts
Correct, the D1 wheel nuts are a bit flimsy.
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Originally Posted by Ciaran
Think he meant the alloy wheel nuts

Oppps lol, Once I get the new wheels fitted I will be doing away with the spacers :-).
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 09:50 PM
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Looks great! Was hoping you were still planning on running wide wheels as spaced out wheels never look quite as good as wide ones!
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JamesDundee
Looks great! Was hoping you were still planning on running wide wheels as spaced out wheels never look quite as good as wide ones!
Am going to be running the wider wheels :-), Just using spacers so I still have use of the car.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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very interested if you do offer those front splitters for sale or even the stiffis !! car looks sweet am going to have a go at the abw rear diffuser also looks sweet.. no one seems to do those wing stiffis for the classic model those look good quality.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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btw I also have those exact wheel nuts from d2 in blue and twisted one when fitting so I need to get a new set mind you at £20 not too big a deal just make sure it is all the way on the nut before unwinding as they twist real easy..
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 07:27 PM
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Change of job soon means I will have more time on my hands, Will keep you posted on the splitter, stiffi score :-).
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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Looks good those arches look like the thinner ones they look good not to wide
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 04:06 PM
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Well the cars gone in to storage for a month or so now bit gutted just won't to drive it :-(,

All the suspension has been removed so will give me a chance to have a tidy up ,

As its of the road will do some chassis work already have a h-brace, whiteline strut braces f/r, 22mm anti roll bars, and saving for some tein coilovers "super street" with edfc, And at bargain prices pays to wait and keep your eyes peeled :-).


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