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Aug 14, 2012 13:49:07 GMT
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this car is proper awesome. I have only that to add
Q: How does it ride with the coils cut? Still luxo? I'm feeling low luxo envy and thinking what will eventually replace the Yaris (no really)
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Aug 14, 2012 15:45:25 GMT
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You have a Yaris?! zomg.. It rides very well, not crashy or bouncy - for a guy who's used to zero ground clearance coilovered cars it feels like a Rolls. The mods I've done have definitely had an effect tho, but I felt it more in the tyres than the springs I think.. The auto-leveling / stiffening / whatever it is lets you get away with more & still feel luxo  |
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Aug 14, 2012 16:21:07 GMT
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Aug 14, 2012 16:23:27 GMT
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Cool. I am using a borrowed Yaris. I didn't buy one or anything.
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Aug 14, 2012 18:29:21 GMT
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You're Management in that thing now!
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Currently: 1974 Beetle - Golf -
Previously: e38 735i, e34 525iSE, 1972 Beetle, 1991 Scirocco Scala, Morris Minor, 1983 Polo Breadvan, 1991 Mazda MX6
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Aug 14, 2012 19:58:43 GMT
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Just read this entire thread, love everything you've done so far. shall be following this closely  |
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rtlkyuubi
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Low and Slow
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Aug 14, 2012 21:19:28 GMT
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Making me want to mess about with the grandad after reading this, top work!  |
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Aug 14, 2012 21:28:11 GMT
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Looks evil mate |
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Aug 15, 2012 13:04:26 GMT
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Got wings... (cont..)Bit of a late one last night  High-build taken back with increasingly fine wet&dry..  ..then wiped down & dried (on the sofa - lol)  SMOOTH! (took absolutely ages, again. And I got soaked, again.)  Then paint..  I had this mixed from the code by a place online that came highly recommended - a test panel I did on some scrap earlier seemed to match well, and their cans spray really nicely. You can adjust which way it fans!   Lots of thin coats is the way (so I'm told)   The lights in the Bahn have made it look a bit weird - hopefully I haven't fekked it up    Wait 45mins, then bury it in lacquer..   Shiny!   I should point out that other than wheels & the odd touch-up I've never really painted anything other than satin finishes before, so this is all a learning experience (& something I want to be able to do proficiently) - happy with it so far, but we'll see. Next up (tonight) polish the bejeebus out of the wings, and tint the rear lights (hopefully, if I have time)..
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hamps
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Aug 15, 2012 13:16:14 GMT
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75nut
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Aug 15, 2012 22:01:10 GMT
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Just picked up on this thread, and love it!
You taken a bit of a bland barge and made it into Batmans everyday ride wiTh just the right mods!
Look forward to next update!
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90 Alfa 75 3.0 V6 Cloverleaf
79 MGB Roadster
88 Saab 900i Convertible
94 MK1 MX5 1.6
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Aug 15, 2012 22:11:10 GMT
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Ha! Thanks ;D
I've literally just got in from another slog on the wings - pics 2moro..
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shane
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Aug 15, 2012 22:23:52 GMT
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This thread is providing me with some serious inspiration! I've just got myself an e39 that needs a good clean up, cant wait to get stuck in now. I had an e32 735 a couple of years back, that was a fantastic car but sadly had to go.
I'm suprised I havent seen you driving about in Brighton, i'll have to keep an eye out now!
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Aug 15, 2012 22:34:47 GMT
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love it
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stealthstylz
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I love this, got a decent Eastern European drug dealer look to it.
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Aug 16, 2012 11:09:08 GMT
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I love this, got a decent Eastern European drug dealer look to it. Excellent - thanks dude That's pretty much been the plan all along ;D Last night's installment of 'operation got wings..' Had another go at red tinting my lights first - before:  During:  After: (didn't get a pic of them on the car cos it was completely dark by the time I left)  Better. Will probably still Lamin-X them if I get the time. WINGS! I G3'd them for a few hours..   And then gave them a very quick polish to restore the shine..   One polished, one not   Tonight = fitting! |
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Aug 16, 2012 13:18:36 GMT
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You'll find time for extra Lamin-X I have no doubt!
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Currently: 1974 Beetle - Golf -
Previously: e38 735i, e34 525iSE, 1972 Beetle, 1991 Scirocco Scala, Morris Minor, 1983 Polo Breadvan, 1991 Mazda MX6
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Aug 16, 2012 13:23:40 GMT
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Ha! I need to shop & pack for RRG yet.. If I don't I'll leave it in the car anyway, in case I'm sober enough Fri / Sat for some field-based modifications.. |
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Aug 16, 2012 14:07:08 GMT
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Aug 16, 2012 19:25:49 GMT
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This car is niiiice.
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so I bought a pair off a scrapper for a Pavarotti each plus post..
High-build taken back with increasingly fine wet&dry..
