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Old 25 August 2009, 02:46 PM
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Cool MY FACELIFT

I thought the car was looking a little dated now so decided to get my ar$e in gear and get the facelift done.
All comments welcome

BEFORE:





AFTER: along with legal import plate





Last 2 pics are before the silvatec bulbs

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Old 25 August 2009, 03:07 PM
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Your car looks very smart mate, better with the fog covers on to.

Nice job.
Old 25 August 2009, 03:56 PM
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looks loads better mate, good job

just need to do your dash, and seats now and have to complete package!!!
Old 25 August 2009, 05:28 PM
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very nice!!!

where's the orange wheels??
Old 25 August 2009, 05:38 PM
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much better
Old 25 August 2009, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by stevie1982
looks loads better mate, good job

just need to do your dash, and seats now and have to complete package!!!
Got a flocked dash at the moment so thats staying for a while
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very nice!!!

where's the orange wheels??
They are my track wheels. Soon to be STI pink
Old 25 August 2009, 05:59 PM
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I'm probably in the minority when I say I prefer the pre-facelift bumper. Looks smart either way tho
Old 25 August 2009, 06:00 PM
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What a improvement the facelift Bumper has, Top job mate looks "mean" sits lovely

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Old 25 August 2009, 08:54 PM
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I was after the "aggro" look. Not sure weather to change the grill badge to a black one aswell
Old 25 August 2009, 09:21 PM
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Top job Pal. Looks miles better!
Old 25 August 2009, 09:32 PM
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Old 25 August 2009, 09:41 PM
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Love the new look bud! What suspension you on? Sits nicely
Old 25 August 2009, 10:38 PM
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don't change the badge, the pink is good against the black, how about channging the pinstripe on the wheels to pink............
Old 25 August 2009, 10:44 PM
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gorrrrrgeous
Old 25 August 2009, 10:51 PM
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not bad calv
Old 26 August 2009, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Tucker82
Love the new look bud! What suspension you on? Sits nicely
Its rock hard stuff from japan. Cusco i think. Ride comfort is Zero
Originally Posted by beef-on-the-bone
how about channging the pinstripe on the wheels to pink............
I think the guy that paints them for me would go mad They have been painted 5 times already

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Old 26 August 2009, 11:59 AM
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Looks sweet, loose the pink badge and get a black one, will look much better.
Old 26 August 2009, 12:58 PM
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Very nice
Old 26 August 2009, 01:04 PM
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Looks a lot better
Old 26 August 2009, 04:55 PM
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looked good before, but a very nice job after. Nice and subtle ..goes to show less is more as they say. never really liked black or spoilerless, or even fog lights on the classics shape (am not fussy honest ), but have taken a big shinin to yours fella .... lovin it

not sure on the pink whels to come but its your car mate do what ya like with it, never mind everyone else
Old 26 August 2009, 07:36 PM
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Nice

Needs the MY99/00 grille to finish the facelift though.
Old 26 August 2009, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SCOOBYDC
looked good before, but a very nice job after. Nice and subtle ..goes to show less is more as they say. never really liked black or spoilerless, or even fog lights on the classics shape (am not fussy honest ), but have taken a big shinin to yours fella .... lovin it

not sure on the pink whels to come but its your car mate do what ya like with it, never mind everyone else
Thanks mate Dont worry about the pink wheels as they will be for track use only
Old 26 August 2009, 08:51 PM
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i like . next on my adgenda of things to do
Old 26 August 2009, 10:13 PM
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really like that mate

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Old 27 August 2009, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mickywrx
Nice

Needs the MY99/00 grille to finish the facelift though.
I actually prefer the pre-facelift grill.

Thanks though
Old 27 August 2009, 12:19 PM
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did you get yout dash flocked if so how much ?? or did you buy one pre done, think its scooby clinic that do them ?
Old 27 August 2009, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SCOOBYDC
did you get yout dash flocked if so how much ?? or did you buy one pre done, think its scooby clinic that do them ?
I bought mine pre-done but there is a company advertising on pistonheads that are charging £85.
Here you go. http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1203217.htm

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Huge improvement!
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nice
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Very nice !!


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