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10th July 2015, 15:07
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Hopefully it will work out as I've never been keen on the ones I've got fitted at the minute.
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Are we still talking about Val's knickers?
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10th July 2015, 15:09
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Not much to report at the minute but I have finally sorted the high level light.
It came from Car Builder Solutions LEDST237 and is a stop and tail light.
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Thanks for the heads up, I was struggling to find one to fit
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10th July 2015, 15:10
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Are we still talking about Val's knickers?
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Be careful, you don't want that vision stuck in your head!!!
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21st July 2015, 16:57
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The bolts have now been welded into the small holes in the wheels and the backs sanded smooth.
The first of the spinner towers and wheels sprayed a flat silver and the Campagnolo sticker fitted. Just need a coat of satin lacquer over them.
3 more to go then get some tyres for them.
I originally thought I'd have them blasted and powder coated but to keep costs down, stick with my 'old race car' plan and mindful of my wife's words "don't build another show car because you won't use it much if you do", paint will be fine.
Cheers, Bob.
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21st July 2015, 20:45
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Last edited by ericholm; 21st July 2015 at 23:47..
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22nd July 2015, 09:28
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Hi Bob,
They look the absolute nuts. Cant wait to see them on the car!
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31st July 2015, 09:49
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New wheels and tyres fitted this morning. A quick ride down the road and nothing has come loose or fallen off so I guess that jobs done.
Cheers, Bob.
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31st July 2015, 09:57
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Bob, its looks great... When you walk round it, does it convince you that its period? What do the neighbours think are they into cars...
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31st July 2015, 10:04
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Morning Bob , wheels look good and that colour is spot on! Geoff .
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31st July 2015, 10:15
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Thanks for your comments gents. You're right Geoff, it's the best colour and by coincidence, the same colour as yours!
The wheels have been a big step forward in loosing the modern look. !7" wheels may still not suit everybody but that's the beauty of these cars, they are all being built differently.
My neighbours barely notice my cars as I've owned a variety of weird stuff over the years and this one is very tame in comparison to some.
Cheers, Bob.
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31st July 2015, 11:20
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Very nice to see the wheels on, I know the effort you have gone to on getting them how you want them I like the chrome spinners they certainly do help give it the 'older' style look.
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31st July 2015, 12:34
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Bob I am a massive fan of those wheels, period look with a modern spin (pun not intended)
Are you going to drop it an inch?
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31st July 2015, 12:55
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Bob I am a massive fan of those wheels, period look with a modern spin (pun not intended)
Are you going to drop it an inch?
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I think for a period look the ride height is spot on.
Bob, how much has it already been lowered and how did you achieve that?
Steve
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31st July 2015, 14:27
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It's had a full Spax adjustable lowering kit with new springs & shock absorbers. It sits about 40-50mm lower.
It does need care over some speed humps but is generally fine.
Cheers, Bob.
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31st July 2015, 15:16
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Measuring the lowering effect of coil overs...
Before = 1 beer bottle
After = 1 beer mat
Front end only and wife doesn't look over impressed
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31st July 2015, 15:36
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Measuring the lowering effect of coil overs...
Before = 1 beer bottle
After = 1 beer mat
Front end only and wife doesn't look over impressed
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That looks great Nick but how much trouble you have with ramps and speed bumps?
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31st July 2015, 16:45
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Perfect frickin timing. This happened 20 minutes ago. One of those speed humps that sits in the middle of the road rather than going right across. 30mph and bent the exhaust backwards so much it is behind the tyre!
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31st July 2015, 20:04
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Ouch - looks great but maybe I will keep the suspension a tad higher
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9th August 2015, 20:25
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I'm just back from a long weekend at the Hot Rod Supernationals at Old Warden in Bedfordshire. A fantastic weekend of lovely weather, lovely cars and great company.
Dust was the main issue for those who like to polish but I loved the grubby look so left it on. The reception the car got was amazing. I wasn't sure if hot rodders would poo-poo it but I lost count of the number of times I got stopped and asked about it.
I'd also removed the flash lines and roughly cut out the wing vents last week.
With a couple of club mates cars
Parked up
On the way back
Cheers, Bob.
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10th August 2015, 07:02
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Looking good Bob, nice to see you out and about enjoying your car. Event looks to be well attended - I'll have to make the effort to go next year.
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