Charlie_B
Part of things
Formerly known as JDMboy
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Sept 6, 2007 10:20:43 GMT
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Awesome, like your style man!
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[hondamentalist] ![]() I cannot show this image as it would fry your head[/IMG] Bumhats. Want my mondeo? I don't. |
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kilroy
Part of things
Suit you sir...
Posts: 251
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Sept 13, 2007 4:58:25 GMT
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Cheers JDM. Just finished a quick rebuild (again) of the front end. Whipped out the 19mm torsion bars and fitted the 21mm items. Also - totally gratified to find play in both front shock absorber arms - as I was having trouble tracking down a noise in the front suspension - voila - new shocks and problem solved..! Also - much firmer ride with the heavier suspension - excellent result for a few hours work.  Yes - the farthest torsion bar is in fact 2mm thicker. Previous item had not even had time to get dirty..! If you noticed my photoshop paint scheme tryouts further back in this thread - we blacked out the centre part of the grille as it gave more emphasis to the body colour - so tried it for real - I think it looks better than the chrome...  Yes..! I'm really liking this..  So excuse me while I go out and throw it around a bit.. Gotta see how it handles. Chiz all. |
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kilroy
Part of things
Suit you sir...
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Sept 13, 2007 5:09:15 GMT
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qwerty
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 2,416
Club RR Member Number: 52
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Sept 13, 2007 9:46:15 GMT
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How o how have I missed this thread??
Fantastic read and I love your cars and your enthusiasm for them. Stick around and keep us updated!
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Sept 13, 2007 9:49:23 GMT
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Why do i keep thinking about blue Marina estates lately, i hate the things normally!!! BTW Nice to see another old git on here...!  |
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kilroy
Part of things
Suit you sir...
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Sept 13, 2007 11:01:24 GMT
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BTW Nice to see another old git on here...!
Hey..!
If that statement doesn't apply to me, then it sure could..!
I wuz a boy racer long before they coined the term.
Difference was - we got as far away from built-up areas as we could in the time provided.
Just been out testing the handling extremities of the mobile fornicatorium.
Suffice to say - it wasn't found wanting..!
Just love it when a plan comes together.
Now I can happily plan more horsepower in the knowledge that the plot is relatively safe.
Cheers all, and thanks for the inspiration....
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Sept 13, 2007 18:52:08 GMT
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Awesome buddy  |
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kilroy
Part of things
Suit you sir...
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Sept 14, 2007 20:12:23 GMT
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Gratification. Testing the beast. Took Friday off to get some miles up and drink some bourbon. Always looking for that definitive photo...  Managed to slosh a bit of fuel out the filler in my boyish enthusiasm. Better not drop the bourbon off the roof though..  Cool. I think she likes her new car..!  Her perspective..  The office..  A little more testing..  The heavier rear springs certainly position the back end more firmly - no sign of shudder or mayhem when losing/regaining traction - very pleasing ;D Next..! |
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Sept 14, 2007 20:38:29 GMT
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thumbs up dude!! now, that blue estate must be impressive when no one commented on the flasher in the pic!!
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@ CRX_IN_SCOTLAND
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Sept 15, 2007 8:19:07 GMT
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top work bud! really takes me back. My dad hada few marinas and itals through the years. When i was 18, i got given the family workhorse/dog to the woods van. My dad and me then spend a whole weeks holiday shoehorning in a pinto and type 9 box, sorting out the body and lowering it. I remember having a real nightmare with setting the front torsion bar. Went like stink and handled really well, for a van. Had planned on finishing her off in BRG, but alass, she was still in guide coat when rear ended by an argos lorry  |
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Its not broken, its resting!
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