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Jun 16, 2007 21:11:42 GMT
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decided to put this one in its own thread as its gonna be a bit of a bigger project than was first planned heres how i got it       were shall i start ,well i got the car knowing most of what i know now anyway. its had shall we we say a chequred past, the owner before the one i got it from built it but i'll use the word built loosely ;D it will need going through from the ground up so I made a start on it today whilst doing other bits and bobs on the van . I jacked the car up to see what was going on with the suspension as it feels a little odd to say the least and what i found was a bit of a surprize . the front springs allthough fine have had 2 sets of spring assisters fitted and the bumpstops had been replaced with front crossmember bushes  which was the main reason for the front banging and crashing over the slightest of bumps even though the car sat at what looked like almost standard hight. anyway all that lot now removed proper bumpstops fitted and it now sits about an inch llower at the front and rides 100% better i also tried another set of wheels which go a bit better with look i'm going for with the car but they do look a little odd at the moment because the rear suspension still needs sorting (that has strainge extensions wellded uner the springs  ;D )   |
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Jun 16, 2007 21:25:53 GMT
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Hot!
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Jun 16, 2007 21:30:02 GMT
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cheer's funny you should say the word hot as that plays a part in my plans for it  2 other projects to do first though ;D |
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Marc
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Jun 16, 2007 21:30:09 GMT
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Looks much better on the new rims
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Jun 17, 2007 10:14:48 GMT
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please could u let me have a cool m3 instead of u getting em all??
come on then what are the plans, ;lets not keep secrets we're all friends here
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Jun 17, 2007 10:21:12 GMT
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that looks FANTASTIC on the black rims.yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesindeedy ;D ;D |
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Jun 17, 2007 10:38:57 GMT
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funny you should say the word hot as that plays a part in my plans for it 2 other projects to do first though ;D You finished that van yet??  New Corty is looking good. |
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Jun 17, 2007 20:18:01 GMT
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funny you should say the word hot as that plays a part in my plans for it 2 other projects to do first though ;D You finished that van yet?? New Corty is looking good. not long now hope to have it ready for paint in a couple of weeks the 2 door is just being preped for daily use for the moment as the pickups engine is on it last legs |
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Last Edit: Jun 17, 2007 20:21:13 GMT by Deleted
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ewokracing
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dammit, why didn't we get the 2dr versions here in Aus?
needs old wheels to finish it though, everything else looks perfect.
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dammit, why didn't we get the 2dr versions here in Aus? needs old wheels to finish it though, everything else looks perfect. sorry i don't do old wheels they are are to small to fit over new brakes ;D |
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We've seen this before - the Nightmares 'daily driver' scenario:
1. Buy new car for daily duties.
2. Fit new wheels, adjust suspension.
3. Correct previous owner's bodges.
4. Fit bits laying around from previous upgrades of other cars.
5. Quick paint job.
6. 'While it's in the workshop, I'm putting a new engine in'
7. '...and a supercharger'
8. Buy new car for daily duties.
Another worthy addition to the Nightmares fleet. ;D
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Jun 18, 2007 10:42:26 GMT
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It looks great, and looks even better with the new rimzz! |
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Jun 18, 2007 12:30:28 GMT
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lovely. I really am going to have to get another Mk3 with all this sweet Mk3 action on the site... One day...
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Jun 18, 2007 14:50:59 GMT
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It looked rubbish when you got it, looks rubbish now and it`ll look even worse when its done.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Jun 18, 2007 15:05:16 GMT
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nice. as ever, I can't wait for it to receive your magic touch ;D ...I saw the first pic and immediately thought "but I thought he didn't like donks... :/" *n |
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Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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Jun 18, 2007 16:03:57 GMT
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not long now hope to have it ready for paint in a couple of weeks Ooooh does that mean you`ll soon be ready for the Syncro then ;D |
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Jun 18, 2007 19:40:10 GMT
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not long now hope to have it ready for paint in a couple of weeks Ooooh does that mean you`ll soon be ready for the Syncro then ;D may be moving workshop soon but as soon as the van is done yours is the next on the list |
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Jun 18, 2007 19:46:27 GMT
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ran the 2 door down for its MOT today no probs at all just need to get it taxed now and start using it finshed its tempory look now bar finishing off the interior but that can be added as and when i get the bits.   |
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Jun 18, 2007 19:54:36 GMT
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Cor blimey guv you've done it again! another awesome mk3 |
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Jun 18, 2007 20:42:13 GMT
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Looks great fella ;D Can`t believe you still keep finding nice ones.... I reckon you must have owned nearly all the remaining MK3s at some time or other ;D ;D ;D Need to get 5 minutes to catch up with you soon when I`m home ;D Sounds like theres lots going on at Nightmares Manor  ;D Cheers Dom |
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which was the main reason for the front banging and crashing over the slightest of bumps even though the car sat at what looked like almost standard hight. anyway all that lot now removed proper bumpstops fitted and it now sits about an inch llower at the front and rides 100% better i also tried another set of wheels which go a bit better with look i'm going for with the car but they do look a little odd at the moment because the rear suspension still needs sorting (that has strainge extensions wellded uner the springs 
;D )
2 other projects to do first though ;D
;D