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Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update

johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 19:48:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	So ive pusted this in gc a few times for ideas or help... Its been a longrunning project over on corsa sport but for some reason i never got round to a thread on here, which is weird because i usually do.. Read Paul Barrets thread and although envious of his talent, its inspired me onto copy mine across.... i have 2 kids ages 4 and 1 aswell as a wife that also works full time.... plus i like bud and football so progress is slow.... longest ive ever owned a car though and i bloody love it
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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 19:50:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Here she is in 1.2 goodness. Cav is for sale btw I'm aware the paint is mis matched


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 19:50:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Originally posted by taylorboosh


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 19:52:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Originally posted by taylorboosh So i went and collected it today - was a fun drive, LHD takes some getting used to Not many pics as its started to spit on so banged it in the garage with the spares I got all the chrome trim with it, and a set of rostyle wheels, and a serial number matched tow bar... ( I'm quite tempted to adapt this to make it removable but we will see) Anywho so the car from what i can tell needs the rear end re painting and blended into one door and the other side to the front wing... Its solid though hes did a cracking job and its a pleasure to drive I have the build photos that i will upload some of when i get time too Ive ordered a few bits, such as a mk 1 golf chin spoiler to try and make one of these Notice the wheels also, how they sit they are 15x8j and et28 I have ordered these in et25 15x8 and plan to run some stretch on them, can hopefully get it down lower and the tyres tucked away - don't ideally want to arch roll but it could give about 20mm Thoughts as always


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 19:52:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Originally posted by taylorboosh Went to a small meet tonight with my cousin, its faster than the campus :cool: Then came back and removed the front plate (still need to try and remove the threaded nylon bits or paint them yellow) and aa/rac things Then tint filmed rear lights (hi benG) and removed fog


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 19:53:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Originally posted by taylorboosh So i offered the wheels up tonight... i209.ph otobucket.com/albums/bb271/corsabadboy/67DA8C6A-E547-404F-B0EB-81CEEDCD980E.jpg [/IMG][/URL] Also changed the huge ariel for a stubby i had lying, base will get painted All tucked up I was thinking of ordering 195 45 15 tyres, the wheels are 8j so should look a bit like this (will be good old t1r toyos) Think that will be enough stretch? [/quote]


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 19:54:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Originally posted by taylorboosh I'm not really arsed...? Anyways Will have about this amount of stretch Hoping to wind up with a similar stance to this Arch just above the tyre, stretch to give clearance for suspension travel


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 19:55:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Originally posted by taylorboosh So my tyres are here and mounted, not popped on as my pal will do that when he paints them, awaiting centres at the min My old wheel was well worn and huge so replaced it Need to adjust the badge on horn, no rush as it will need re fitting once its lowered


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 19:56:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Originally posted by taylorboosh So after the prick in germany curse word me about for centres a pal lasered me some and i cut down some dressed m8 bolts as fixings Mates got them to paint - just got sent this, they are apex silver same as my evo was Hopefully be on and lowered tomorrow/sat


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 19:57:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Originally posted by taylorboosh Lol yea wheels on Well lowered it too, for some reason the driver side is about 15mm lower than the other even though springs are exactly the same, the fronts a bit low too, they are all just like corsa rear springs so I'm going to get some adjuster platforms - cant turn at the min lol Plans are: Pass front +10mm Driver front +30mm Driver rear +10mm


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 19:58:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Figured out now that this is down to panhard rod.... go figure


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 19:59:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Originally posted by taylorboosh So i made some shims to get it perfect and dropped the pass rear a tad more.... Took some pics with my cousins r5, also removed front flaps Hense why i didnt bother straightenning steering wheel Plans are: Respray in same colour and tidy a few bits up Refurb wheels lighter silver - not rushing will do it over winter Clear indicators Pull bumpers flush to bodywork and satin black


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 20:00:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Originally posted by taylorboosh So I'm going to be getting block paving soon which is great as ill have more usable space - however what isnt great is the fact my exhaust catches Its the centre silencer catching - however a mate is going to sort the whole thing .... No point in going stainless as i will most likely fancy more power at a later date Hawk eyed amongst you may notice the wheels are off - I'm going to have them refurbed again so stuck the rostyles on for now - also fitted is my uber uber rare jalousie - or louvres - which will be painted black over winter and fitted properly (as well as remiving the flaps and the respray/arch roll/black bumpers) Also decided to start a round headlight conversion


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 20:01:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Originally posted by taylorboosh Lol right - Here are those basic shops #mspaint skills As is with full length grill Extended bonnet, indicator gaps extended/welded with full length grill Extended bonnet and indicator gaps - standard grill Extended wing gaps, standard bonnet and grill Please bear in mind the bumper will be pulled in and black and it will probably have a small mk1 golf splitter The inners or the front panel may also be painted too


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 20:02:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Exhaust done Originally posted by taylorboosh


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 20:03:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Originally posted by taylorboosh Wired in the indicators today Then re made my exhaust as it sounded pap Then me and a pal made my rear bumper fit flush Back away for now....


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 20:04:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Originally posted by taylorboosh wheels done in a lighter shade No tap and die so decided to re cut threads with a bolt, it got stuck and rounded, had to use my pals snap on bolt extractors as mine werent up to it (see chew marks) Hedgehog + clean look A clean car pick And the fush bumper, will be smooth and black after winter


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 20:06:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Originally posted by taylorboosh Pal snapped this


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 20:12:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Originally posted by taylorboosh Few more too Tbh only posting these as I'm proud of my mates centre caps i made


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johnd Part of things Posts: 839	Opel kadett c coupe c20let - update johnd @johnd
	Feb 7, 2017 20:14:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Originally posted by taylorboosh Noticed this which worried me... So stripped the door panel and found Gave it a dry out and rust treated Doesnt look too bad so hopefully caught it, will give it a dose of paint on wed or thurs Think the dodgy mirror is the culprit so removed it Couple clean pics The grill is missing as I'm mid hid conversion - they sent the wrong ones grrr


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