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GENERAL => Your cars => Topic started by: dazzleandshine on 14:00, Thu 29 May 2008
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you cant help but love these cars
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Yeah they certanly do look great. :D
Really good looking one youve got there mate.
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Yeah they certanly do look great. :D
Really good looking one youve got there mate.
cheers mate just got to sort new carpet out which is on order and get door panels retrimmed and that should do untill i find something else i like and want
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I cut the carpet for my car myself, its a hell of a job but still, a brand new black carpet usually looks alot better than used ones. Anyway be sure to post some pics of youre new carpet when you get one :D
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ive got a friend cutting the carpet for this one and she is retrimming the door panels for me aswell so its going to safe me a small fortune
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your car looks so good, amazingly shiney. i love it.
i just seen the picture of your van in the top pic and it took ages to trigger its the same as your name, some clever advertising there 8)
also, is your back box a 4" exit? i'm fitting one at the weekend, depending on the weather, and wondered if it clears the bumper or does it need persuation (hammering)? cheers
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Lovin the pics mate... looks stunning in the sun, the new carpet and trim will be spot on 8) (post up some pics soon as its all fitted..lookin forward to seeing that!)
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your car looks so good, amazingly shiney. i love it.
i just seen the picture of your van in the top pic and it took ages to trigger its the same as your name, some clever advertising there 8)
also, is your back box a 4" exit? i'm fitting one at the weekend, depending on the weather, and wondered if it clears the bumper or does it need persuation (hammering)? cheers
yes its a 4 inch scorpion back box it does clang on the bumper a bit but more when i start it up but seems to be ok when i drive it but iam going to make a bracket up to stop it clanging around when on start up, yes the van is for my business as i run a mobile car valeting service so i get to clean nice cars all day long
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Lovin the pics mate... looks stunning in the sun, the new carpet and trim will be spot on 8) (post up some pics soon as its all fitted..lookin forward to seeing that!)
as soon as its done i will get some posted up
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cool, its good that you do it as a job and come home and make your own car so clean.
cheers on the exhaust advice :)
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cool, its good that you do it as a job and come home and make your own car so clean.
cheers on the exhaust advice :)
if i got paid for the time i spend cleaning mine i would be minted LOL
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that is realy nice love the coloure :D
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that is realy nice love the coloure :D
:D cheers chap its called hok candy blue :P
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looking good mate 8) cant wait to be able to polish mine :lol:
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you cant beat a good polish and a nice sunny day my paint work is like silk now
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looks really mint 8) i bet the rain just runs off it :lol:
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looks really mint 8) i bet the rain just runs off it :lol:
rain!!!!!!!!!!!! this car has never seen rain since ive owned it as it stays tucked away in garage nice and warm when its raining and only comes out when its dry
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looks really mint 8) i bet the rain just runs off it :lol:
rain!!!!!!!!!!!! this car has never seen rain since ive owned it as it stays tucked away in garage nice and warm when its raining and only comes out when its dry
Who mentioned rain! :shock: does look awesome...great colour 8) ... what polish and wax do you use ?
I use Meguiars gold wash, Meg quick clay/detailer (when it needs it) P21s, Mothers Reflections, Autoglym extra gloss. I got a few Poor boys testers I havent tried yet. I wont mention the tyres and glass..metal..engine stuff.. but have a few of those too...lol :lol: (bet I dont have as many as you tho! :wink: )
also... do use a machine to buff on / off with? I heard the new Meguiars DA one is a good choice.
Ebay Link....Click Here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Meguiars-G220-Dual-Action-Machine-Polisher-Carry-Case_W0QQitemZ350065775933QQihZ022QQcategoryZ72201QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
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looks really mint 8) i bet the rain just runs off it :lol:
rain!!!!!!!!!!!! this car has never seen rain since ive owned it as it stays tucked away in garage nice and warm when its raining and only comes out when its dry
Who mentioned rain! :shock: does look awesome...great colour 8) ... what polish and wax do you use ?
I use Meguiars gold wash, Meg quick clay/detailer (when it needs it) P21s, Mothers Reflections, Autoglym extra gloss. I got a few Poor boys testers I havent tried yet. I wont mention the tyres and glass..metal..engine stuff.. but have a few of those too...lol :lol: (bet I dont have as many as you tho! :wink: )
also... do use a machine to buff on / off with? I heard the new Meguiars DA one is a good choice.
Ebay Link....Click Here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Meguiars-G220-Dual-Action-Machine-Polisher-Carry-Case_W0QQitemZ350065775933QQihZ022QQcategoryZ72201QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
i only use autoglym as i rate it really good and ive used it for the last 10 years or so, i use autoglym ultra deep shine which gives it a nice gloss finish and is a excellent polish and then a good carbana wax to finish it of and i sometimes use the extra gloss which i find is much better if you leave it for a good 2 hours before wiping it of, i do give it a good machine buff every now and then but i find i dont need to do it now as i did a good job in the first place when i buffed it so i have no swirls or scratches at all........ muck doesent sit on my car anymore it just rolls off :lol: ........looking at your pictures of your car it looks like you are doing a good job in keeping it clean..... if you ever want any autoglym just give me a shount as my garge is full of the stuff as i use it for work everyday
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looks really mint 8) i bet the rain just runs off it :lol:
rain!!!!!!!!!!!! this car has never seen rain since ive owned it as it stays tucked away in garage nice and warm when its raining and only comes out when its dry
Who mentioned rain! :shock: does look awesome...great colour 8) ... what polish and wax do you use ?
I use Meguiars gold wash, Meg quick clay/detailer (when it needs it) P21s, Mothers Reflections, Autoglym extra gloss. I got a few Poor boys testers I havent tried yet. I wont mention the tyres and glass..metal..engine stuff.. but have a few of those too...lol :lol: (bet I dont have as many as you tho! :wink: )
also... do use a machine to buff on / off with? I heard the new Meguiars DA one is a good choice.
Ebay Link....Click Here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Meguiars-G220-Dual-Action-Machine-Polisher-Carry-Case_W0QQitemZ350065775933QQihZ022QQcategoryZ72201QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
i only use autoglym as i rate it really good and ive used it for the last 10 years or so, i use autoglym ultra deep shine which gives it a nice gloss finish and is a excellent polish and then a good carbana wax to finish it of and i sometimes use the extra gloss which i find is much better if you leave it for a good 2 hours before wiping it of, i do give it a good machine buff every now and then but i find i dont need to do it now as i did a good job in the first place when i buffed it so i have no swirls or scratches at all........ muck doesent sit on my car anymore it just rolls off :lol: ........looking at your pictures of your car it looks like you are doing a good job in keeping it clean..... if you ever want any autoglym just give me a shount as my garge is full of the stuff as i use it for work everyday
Cheers mate, can you send me three boxes of each!! :lol:
Interesting to here your system... I havent bought a machine...but was tempted...was interested in hearing what you thought.. I might get one this summer to get it spot on. Good tips on leaving the gloss! I am super impatient :?
Top work.
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looks really mint 8) i bet the rain just runs off it :lol:
rain!!!!!!!!!!!! this car has never seen rain since ive owned it as it stays tucked away in garage nice and warm when its raining and only comes out when its dry
Who mentioned rain! :shock: does look awesome...great colour 8) ... what polish and wax do you use ?
I use Meguiars gold wash, Meg quick clay/detailer (when it needs it) P21s, Mothers Reflections, Autoglym extra gloss. I got a few Poor boys testers I havent tried yet. I wont mention the tyres and glass..metal..engine stuff.. but have a few of those too...lol :lol: (bet I dont have as many as you tho! :wink: )
also... do use a machine to buff on / off with? I heard the new Meguiars DA one is a good choice.
Ebay Link....Click Here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Meguiars-G220-Dual-Action-Machine-Polisher-Carry-Case_W0QQitemZ350065775933QQihZ022QQcategoryZ72201QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
i only use autoglym as i rate it really good and ive used it for the last 10 years or so, i use autoglym ultra deep shine which gives it a nice gloss finish and is a excellent polish and then a good carbana wax to finish it of and i sometimes use the extra gloss which i find is much better if you leave it for a good 2 hours before wiping it of, i do give it a good machine buff every now and then but i find i dont need to do it now as i did a good job in the first place when i buffed it so i have no swirls or scratches at all........ muck doesent sit on my car anymore it just rolls off :lol: ........looking at your pictures of your car it looks like you are doing a good job in keeping it clean..... if you ever want any autoglym just give me a shount as my garge is full of the stuff as i use it for work everyday
Cheers mate, can you send me three boxes of each!! :lol:
Interesting to here your system... I havent bought a machine...but was tempted...was interested in hearing what you thought.. I might get one this summer to get it spot on. Good tips on leaving the gloss! I am super impatient :?
Top work.
its well worth buying a machine as you always get tempted to give it a good mop
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looks really mint 8) i bet the rain just runs off it :lol:
rain!!!!!!!!!!!! this car has never seen rain since ive owned it as it stays tucked away in garage nice and warm when its raining and only comes out when its dry
Who mentioned rain! :shock: does look awesome...great colour 8) ... what polish and wax do you use ?
I use Meguiars gold wash, Meg quick clay/detailer (when it needs it) P21s, Mothers Reflections, Autoglym extra gloss. I got a few Poor boys testers I havent tried yet. I wont mention the tyres and glass..metal..engine stuff.. but have a few of those too...lol :lol: (bet I dont have as many as you tho! :wink: )
also... do use a machine to buff on / off with? I heard the new Meguiars DA one is a good choice.
Ebay Link....Click Here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Meguiars-G220-Dual-Action-Machine-Polisher-Carry-Case_W0QQitemZ350065775933QQihZ022QQcategoryZ72201QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
i only use autoglym as i rate it really good and ive used it for the last 10 years or so, i use autoglym ultra deep shine which gives it a nice gloss finish and is a excellent polish and then a good carbana wax to finish it of and i sometimes use the extra gloss which i find is much better if you leave it for a good 2 hours before wiping it of, i do give it a good machine buff every now and then but i find i dont need to do it now as i did a good job in the first place when i buffed it so i have no swirls or scratches at all........ muck doesent sit on my car anymore it just rolls off :lol: ........looking at your pictures of your car it looks like you are doing a good job in keeping it clean..... if you ever want any autoglym just give me a shount as my garge is full of the stuff as i use it for work everyday
Cheers mate, can you send me three boxes of each!! :lol:
Interesting to here your system... I havent bought a machine...but was tempted...was interested in hearing what you thought.. I might get one this summer to get it spot on. Good tips on leaving the gloss! I am super impatient :?
Top work.
its well worth buying a machine as you always get tempted to give it a good mop
A while ago I was tempted to get it professionally mopped...but if these Dual Action machines can be safe to use at home... might be worth getting one... but will hold off for a bit... funds are going ape shit lately.
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looks really mint 8) i bet the rain just runs off it :lol:
rain!!!!!!!!!!!! this car has never seen rain since ive owned it as it stays tucked away in garage nice and warm when its raining and only comes out when its dry
Who mentioned rain! :shock: does look awesome...great colour 8) ... what polish and wax do you use ?
I use Meguiars gold wash, Meg quick clay/detailer (when it needs it) P21s, Mothers Reflections, Autoglym extra gloss. I got a few Poor boys testers I havent tried yet. I wont mention the tyres and glass..metal..engine stuff.. but have a few of those too...lol :lol: (bet I dont have as many as you tho! :wink: )
also... do use a machine to buff on / off with? I heard the new Meguiars DA one is a good choice.
Ebay Link....Click Here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Meguiars-G220-Dual-Action-Machine-Polisher-Carry-Case_W0QQitemZ350065775933QQihZ022QQcategoryZ72201QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
i only use autoglym as i rate it really good and ive used it for the last 10 years or so, i use autoglym ultra deep shine which gives it a nice gloss finish and is a excellent polish and then a good carbana wax to finish it of and i sometimes use the extra gloss which i find is much better if you leave it for a good 2 hours before wiping it of, i do give it a good machine buff every now and then but i find i dont need to do it now as i did a good job in the first place when i buffed it so i have no swirls or scratches at all........ muck doesent sit on my car anymore it just rolls off :lol: ........looking at your pictures of your car it looks like you are doing a good job in keeping it clean..... if you ever want any autoglym just give me a shount as my garge is full of the stuff as i use it for work everyday
Cheers mate, can you send me three boxes of each!! :lol:
Interesting to here your system... I havent bought a machine...but was tempted...was interested in hearing what you thought.. I might get one this summer to get it spot on. Good tips on leaving the gloss! I am super impatient :?
Top work.
its well worth buying a machine as you always get tempted to give it a good mop
A while ago I was tempted to get it professionally mopped...but if these Dual Action machines can be safe to use at home... might be worth getting one... but will hold off for a bit... funds are going ape shit lately.
all i will say is be very carefull when you do it otherwise you will take the paint off and thats the last thing you want to do trust me
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all i will say is be very carefull when you do it otherwise you will take the paint off and thats the last thing you want to do trust me
I'll stick with the old fashioned way for a while! :D
Any ideas when u'r getting your carpet?
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all i will say is be very carefull when you do it otherwise you will take the paint off and thats the last thing you want to do trust me
I'll stick with the old fashioned way for a while! :D
Any ideas when u'r getting your carpet?
ive got a friend doing it for me at the moment so hopefully soon as she fits it in between her own work as she is self employed but she is coming round tomorrow night and bringing what she has done so far to show me....and to take my door panels to retrim them for me so hopefully not long now
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just a few more pics i forgot to put on
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just a few more pics i forgot to put on
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Looking tastey in those pics as ever! 8) do I spy silver dials you have there? any chance of any pics of those... I am considering some myself... are they the Lockwood ones?
Cheers :wink:
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they are lockwood ones but they are white not silver but still look nice, took her out for a spin today as sun was out and i loved every minute of it and come back with a big smile on my face :lol: just got to give her another clean now as got loads of bugs on front yet again....because its so clean i think they say hey there is a clean one and jump out i front of me LOL :lol: :lol: :lol:
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forgot to say watch this space as where you see the pile of mud and grass next to the mrs car thats where my clio V6 is going to be parked once i finish digging front lawn up and stick some gravel down :lol: my mrs is great :lol: :lol: :lol:
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they are lockwood ones but they are white not silver but still look nice, took her out for a spin today as sun was out and i loved every minute of it and come back with a big smile on my face :lol: just got to give her another clean now as got loads of bugs on front yet again....because its so clean i think they say hey there is a clean one and jump out i front of me LOL :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cheers for the info.. I might get some silver ones and take a look...see what they look like fitted. How easy is it to fit the middle gauge facias.. the oil guage / petrol gauge have small studs holding them on.. do u have to undo those studs to fit the lockwoods? (The rev and speedo just unscrew so they ae easy by the looks of it) Thanks mate.
I bet your five is already gleaming again by now! :lol: liking the sound of the new toy on its way...keep us posted ....sounds cool! 8)
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You don't have to remove the actual gauge to change it, just the needle. If i remember correctly on the smaller guages the dials are held in place by something sticky. :?:
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You don't have to remove the actual gauge to change it, just the needle. If i remember correctly on the smaller guages the dials are held in place by something sticky. :?:
cheers Ash.. I'll have a gander at some spare ones I have and see how they look... and how you take the old faces off.
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they are lockwood ones but they are white not silver but still look nice, took her out for a spin today as sun was out and i loved every minute of it and come back with a big smile on my face :lol: just got to give her another clean now as got loads of bugs on front yet again....because its so clean i think they say hey there is a clean one and jump out i front of me LOL :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cheers for the info.. I might get some silver ones and take a look...see what they look like fitted. How easy is it to fit the middle gauge facias.. the oil guage / petrol gauge have small studs holding them on.. do u have to undo those studs to fit the lockwoods? (The rev and speedo just unscrew so they ae easy by the looks of it) Thanks mate.
I bet your five is already gleaming again by now! :lol: liking the sound of the new toy on its way...keep us posted ....sounds cool! 8)
the 5 is clean again now but it did get put away with a few flys on the front last night as the mrs wouldant let me clean it as our 8 week old daughter was playing up :lol:
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update now looking for some nice black rims with a polished lip after seing gttboost wheels he has inspired me to get some new ones as ive never really liked the look of the ones on it at the moment so time for a change :lol:
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Could I use one of them pics in the header ??
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Could I use one of them pics in the header ??
of cause you can lee help yourself
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took the old girl out for a spin this morning as she has been sitting in the garage for 2 weeks and straight away it put a smile on my face :D dont you just love these cars :D looking forward to pod now on fri
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took the old girl out for a spin this morning as she has been sitting in the garage for 2 weeks and straight away it put a smile on my face :D dont you just love these cars :D looking forward to pod now on fri
When you havent driven it for a while.. u realise how much you've missed driving it! bet your 5 looks stunning in all this sun 8) I used some Autoglym today.. the gloss protecting one.. left it on 1hr and seemed like glass afterwards.. have always buffed it straight off without leaving it on before... I knew I should have read the instructions b 4! :lol: good stuff.
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took the old girl out for a spin this morning as she has been sitting in the garage for 2 weeks and straight away it put a smile on my face :D dont you just love these cars :D looking forward to pod now on fri
When you havent driven it for a while.. u realise how much you've missed driving it! bet your 5 looks stunning in all this sun 8) I used some Autoglym today.. the gloss protecting one.. left it on 1hr and seemed like glass afterwards.. have always buffed it straight off without leaving it on before... I knew I should have read the instructions b 4! :lol: good stuff.
so you tried it then thats good told you it works beter the longer you leave it, paint work feels like silk after a few times of doing it :D
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took the old girl out for a spin this morning as she has been sitting in the garage for 2 weeks and straight away it put a smile on my face :D dont you just love these cars :D looking forward to pod now on fri
When you havent driven it for a while.. u realise how much you've missed driving it! bet your 5 looks stunning in all this sun 8) I used some Autoglym today.. the gloss protecting one.. left it on 1hr and seemed like glass afterwards.. have always buffed it straight off without leaving it on before... I knew I should have read the instructions b 4! :lol: good stuff.
so you tried it then thats good told you it works beter the longer you leave it, paint work feels like silk after a few times of doing it :D
Yeh, that was a good tip mate.. and I got a tan while waiting for it to set! lol 8) (also do you layer it then? does it look even better with a 2nd coat?)
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took the old girl out for a spin this morning as she has been sitting in the garage for 2 weeks and straight away it put a smile on my face :D dont you just love these cars :D looking forward to pod now on fri
When you havent driven it for a while.. u realise how much you've missed driving it! bet your 5 looks stunning in all this sun 8) I used some Autoglym today.. the gloss protecting one.. left it on 1hr and seemed like glass afterwards.. have always buffed it straight off without leaving it on before... I knew I should have read the instructions b 4! :lol: good stuff.
so you tried it then thats good told you it works beter the longer you leave it, paint work feels like silk after a few times of doing it :D
Yeh, that was a good tip mate.. and I got a tan while waiting for it to set! lol 8) (also do you layer it then? does it look even better with a 2nd coat?)
yes it looks even better with a 2nd coat,i always put some polish on 2 or 3 days after and then gloss again and the results are amazing as you can see from my pics
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took the old girl out for a spin this morning as she has been sitting in the garage for 2 weeks and straight away it put a smile on my face :D dont you just love these cars :D looking forward to pod now on fri
When you havent driven it for a while.. u realise how much you've missed driving it! bet your 5 looks stunning in all this sun 8) I used some Autoglym today.. the gloss protecting one.. left it on 1hr and seemed like glass afterwards.. have always buffed it straight off without leaving it on before... I knew I should have read the instructions b 4! :lol: good stuff.
so you tried it then thats good told you it works beter the longer you leave it, paint work feels like silk after a few times of doing it :D
Yeh, that was a good tip mate.. and I got a tan while waiting for it to set! lol 8) (also do you layer it then? does it look even better with a 2nd coat?)
yes it looks even better with a 2nd coat,i always put some polish on 2 or 3 days after and then gloss again and the results are amazing as you can see from my pics
Sounds good... 8) l'll give this a go later.. :wink:
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you wont be disapointed trust me :D
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love the paint m8!!!!
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love the paint m8!!!!
cheers mate :D
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my engine spec
The engine consists of-brand new standard pistons and liners,lightened and balanced crank and flywheel,crank has been machined to 0.25mm,big end and little end,brand new oil pump,BB Tuning gaskets kit,uprated head gasket and bolts,stage 3 ported and gas flowed head,270 degree cam from BB Tuning,plus uprated valve springs and seals,250 bhp BB clutch,all new bearings and shells,brand new water pump,turbo technics stage 1 turbo,pace double capacity intercooler,currently running 14 psi, full stainless steel exhaust,scorpian 4 inch back box and the rest magnex,full samco hoses,bailey dump valve,carb rejetted.
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this car is now for sale £2500
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this car is now for sale £2500
Good luck with u'r sale mate.. someone will be lucky to own such a well looked after car .. it doesnt even get a chance to get dusty! :wink:
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this car is now for sale £2500
Good luck with u'r sale mate.. someone will be lucky to own such a well looked after car .. it doesnt even get a chance to get dusty! :wink:
i no someone is going to get a great car, dont really want to sell it but ive got something else lined up and i would like to keep this but it will never get used as it hardly gets used now and i will be sad to see it go but then again iam not going to let it go for peanuts as would rather keep it as you never no i might get it out one day for a spin
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sorry to hear your selling your car bud,someones gonna get a bargain,very nice car :D