Peepsy's MX250 - Page 4

tytek · #61 5th November 2012, 19:25

I had the exact same idea for wing vents seanick.
I can't stop myself looking at Micras now imagining how their vents would look. There's loads of different styles too :-)

tonyt · #62 5th November 2012, 22:59

Approached someone in a Micra today he let me look at the bonnet vents, was thinking of 90 degrees different to your "photoshop". Previous to that it was a pack of six chrome louvers three each side, £5 from CBS.

Tribute Automotive · #63 6th November 2012, 07:12

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Originally Posted by seanick

Mmm, I do have electric/remote door and boot release, so am still tempted to use the original catch, but never say never!
Played around with a different front vent look, using my advanced photoshop techniques..[IMG]

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Guess the marque of inspiration?

Shall we start laying up the AM front for ?

Tribute Automotive · #64 6th November 2012, 07:15

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Originally Posted by tytek

I had the exact same idea for wing vents seanick.
I can't stop myself looking at Micras now imagining how their vents would look. There's loads of different styles too :-)

They do look good don't they. I haven't tried them yet so don't know if the curve on the rear face is anything like the 250 wing, but then that's what filler is for!

seanick · #65 6th November 2012, 18:38

I measured a micra vent today, about 14" long. I think it may be a bit big. This 'latest' shape is 10 1/2", penned by Greg the artistic one. Thats a nice shape I said, but its me that has to make it!
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Wadda ya fink?

Chris, thanks but one front is enough ....for now.

Peepsy · #66 6th November 2012, 20:59

Love the gills on the back. The artistic one on the front doesn't go, not aggressive enough. looks like a slipper

seanick · #67 6th November 2012, 22:09

Gills! Well, they will go with the fishfacefront!
Re the passive front vent...'I think I told you I'm a lover, not a fighter'

tonyt · #68 7th November 2012, 13:56

Renault Megane 99-02 have bonnet vents shaped like that, if it helps.

tonyt · #69 7th November 2012, 15:00

Nissan Primera vents also worth a look.

tooslow · #70 7th November 2012, 15:38

Saab 9-3 from 2002 - on have small grill vents, a bit more upright but may work????

Peepsy · #71 13th November 2012, 16:30

A quick update on my efforts to register my Mazda as a Tribute. After taking my car to my local DVLA and being inspected. I was presented with a load of forms to fill in to re register the Mazda.
My Tax has just expired so i have been trying to SORN my car. I cant do it online and when I spoke to DVLA they told me to send form v890 with new reg and covering letter as car is in between regististrations. I have done this but still not SORN . Spoke to DVLA again today. My car now shows on system as Tribute 250 GT0 ( near enough0) I haven't filled forms in yet! I was told to send another V890 with covering letter showing old registration. (opposite to what they told me last time).
Any way went online with old reminder for previous REG and put it SORN. Think that will completely balls it up. Had enough by then.
Let you know

seanick · #72 13th November 2012, 22:57

Its amazing..the DVLA have always been renowned for being indecisive and being very local in their policy, and I am fine with that, its just its been like that since time began, and nothing seems to change!

Peepsy · #73 17th November 2012, 19:02

Today i received my new V5. It is now a Tribute 250 GT, they missed the zero off the end but its near enough.
Just to recap I have taken the car for a quick inspection, then I have to complete form V55/5 to re register as a Tribute. As my Tax was about to expire I transferred a new plate onto the car at the same time. Some how they have already made the changes on my V5. I will still complete forms but its now in writing.

Peepsy · #74 17th November 2012, 20:02

sorry about small pic !

davecymru · #75 17th November 2012, 20:37

And relax.....

Now its registered properly all the legalities are in place and you can just enjoy the rest of the build.

seanick · #76 17th November 2012, 20:52

Thats a relief! So is that your two digit 3 letter reg number????

Tribute Automotive · #77 17th November 2012, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Peepsy

Today i received my new V5. It is now a Tribute 250 GT, they missed the zero off the end but its near enough.
Just to recap I have taken the car for a quick inspection, then I have to complete form V55/5 to re register as a Tribute. As my Tax was about to expire I transferred a new plate onto the car at the same time. Some how they have already made the changes on my V5. I will still complete forms but its now in writing.

Worth the effort in the end Rog

Peepsy · #78 18th November 2012, 15:10

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Originally Posted by seanick

Thats a relief! So is that your two digit 3 letter reg number????

Yes, I bought it from the last DVLA auction. Registered as bidder bought a Webcam ticket and sat at home and bought this number 20 KCX as it was cheap. Obviously this is a show plate as it would be illegal to fit it to my 1998 car

Peepsy · #79 19th December 2012, 09:39

Gone for the cheap simple approach to my Exhaust. Chopped through the rear valance. Piped up a twin DTM style rear pipe. Big and throaty. Older Boy racer meets plumbworld. Whittled a bit of stainless into a surround. Bolted through GRP.

garyh · #80 19th December 2012, 09:51

Its all in the detailing... the more there is, the less it matters whjat it is meant to replicate. Top work. Question, is stainless easy to shape?