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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 04:40 PM
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Wheels are very nice mate, what are the specs?
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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Wow i want that diffuser
great work mate
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Old Jan 28, 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
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Old Jan 28, 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 ;-).
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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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 :-).
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Old Jan 29, 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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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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Sorry, should have been more specific. I meant the Rays wheels
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 11:08 AM
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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.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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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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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 04:46 AM
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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.
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Old Feb 2, 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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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 03:02 AM
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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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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 05:17 PM
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Could be interested in the Rays wheels depending on specs and price, and they're not already sold
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Old Feb 8, 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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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 06:56 AM
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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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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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And wheels all finished :-),

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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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You need to find a hobby lol
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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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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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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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!
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Old Feb 12, 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.
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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Looking good fella liking the wheels :-)
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Old Feb 21, 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 Feb 21, 2013 | 07:13 AM
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Awesomeness
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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Coilovers all fitted :-),

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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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looking pretty aggro!!
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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Looking very mean
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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Bonnet dampers fitted and few more finishing touches done



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Old Mar 11, 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,


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Old Mar 11, 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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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 05:09 PM
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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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