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Old 12th February 2018, 18:24
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Originally Posted by Jaguartvr View Post
If I do another one I would try and condense the build. My stop start approach was wrong, you need to have a time scale and try and keep to it.
From the moment you put your deposit down on the kit you can start buying parts. What you need to buy is well documented on the build threads. Ordering as you go and finding things out of stock can lead to long delays.
Try and buy the car beforehand so you can carry out any work before you commence the build.
Sage advice!

I've found that the weeks I work on the car I'm motivated. As soon as I miss one it quickly turns to two...

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Originally Posted by Jaguartvr View Post
As for persuasion at home, just buy it and lie about the price, that way you only get one bollocking , otherwise you get a bollocking when...
You suggest it
Tell her the price
The car turns up
The kit turns up

So save yourself some bollockings.
I've mentioned I'm putting a body kit on a Z3. She's images of a cheap boy racer style contraption and therefore zero interest. She will see it when complete... 😁
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