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Old 28 January 2013, 04:40 PM
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Wheels are very nice mate, what are the specs?
Old 28 January 2013, 04:52 PM
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Wow i want that diffuser
great work mate
Old 28 January 2013, 06:37 PM
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nice only thing that looks out of place is the rear number plate needs moved or smaller one
Old 28 January 2013, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by kevfawcett
Wheels are very nice mate, what are the specs?
Wheels on the car now ?, If so they 18"x 8" et35 as soon as my new ones come these will be up for sale ;-).
Old 28 January 2013, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobwrx94import
nice only thing that looks out of place is the rear number plate needs moved or smaller one
Tried everything fitting in different places and different sizes, Tbh it's the only place it works unless you have a idea be much appreciated :-).
Old 29 January 2013, 11:01 AM
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cause ure rear window isnt tinted put it at the top of ure rear windscreen inside is it being used for road tae i did that we my old subaru inside rear window if i ever got stopped which i didnt i just said officer it fell off that nite and didnt have any screws with me to put it back on
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Sorry, should have been more specific. I meant the Rays wheels
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Originally Posted by howes124
Tried everything fitting in different places and different sizes, Tbh it's the only place it works unless you have a idea be much appreciated :-).
I'm not sure if it's just me but it makes the back end look like an Escort Cosworth's.
Old 31 January 2013, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Kwik
I'm not sure if it's just me but it makes the back end look like an Escort Cosworth's.
Could be worse. Escort Cossie's weren't half bad cars!
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Originally Posted by childseatestate
Could be worse. Escort Cossie's weren't half bad cars!
Could have been even worse could have said a evo lmao.
Old 02 February 2013, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by kevfawcett
Sorry, should have been more specific. I meant the Rays wheels
There will be going after the respray in about 3wks .
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Little update, coilovers and a set of 8 pot brakes sorted can't do a lot else as works a bit crazy at the mo :-(.
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Could be interested in the Rays wheels depending on specs and price, and they're not already sold
Old 08 February 2013, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by kevfawcett
Could be interested in the Rays wheels depending on specs and price, and they're not already sold
Sorry the rays are going on the car m8, The gold wheels on the car now will be up for sale soon.
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Got bored last night so fought I would spray my wheels blue lol. £13 for spray etc fought why not .

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And wheels all finished :-),

Old 12 February 2013, 08:11 PM
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You need to find a hobby lol
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
You need to find a hobby lol

Is not building a car yourself not classed as one lol.
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Originally Posted by howes124
Is not building a car yourself not classed as one lol.
Not when you paint the wheels in that colour out of boredom!
Old 12 February 2013, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
You need to find a hobby lol
Originally Posted by prodriverules
Not when you paint the wheels in that colour out of boredom!
I agree just waiting on the brakes and suspension so had to do something, And on the plus side I think they look better than the gold colour.
Old 13 February 2013, 05:55 PM
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Looking good fella liking the wheels :-)
Old 21 February 2013, 06:12 AM
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Well the coilovers turned up yesterday , next week new brakes all round, Gone for 8pot fronts and 6 pot rears should be enough lol.

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Old 21 February 2013, 07:13 AM
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Awesomeness
Old 25 February 2013, 09:04 PM
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Coilovers all fitted :-),

Old 25 February 2013, 09:18 PM
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looking pretty aggro!!
Old 25 February 2013, 09:40 PM
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Looking very mean
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Bonnet dampers fitted and few more finishing touches done



Old 11 March 2013, 04:46 PM
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A few more updates front and rear brakes done 8 pot fronts 6 pot rears all i can say is WOW lol.

Sorry not the greatest of pics,


Old 11 March 2013, 08:48 PM
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Awesum! good to see someone so dedicated to modifying their scooby,
I must admit after working on other people's cars every day its not allways easy to get motivated to get mine on the ramp after work!
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Well the great news is I'm back on the road this Sunday , Gives me a chance to try out the new suspension and the monster brakes .


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