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Fido
Mar 6, 2016 22:12:59 GMT
Post by Reechard on Mar 6, 2016 22:12:59 GMT
So named by Mr Cribb as it is a bit of an ugly mutt. But I have big plans to get it looking nice, I might even go as far as having shiny paint on a car again! Basically it is a 1.6 mk1 with a few little bits currently. It has been used as a drift car by a previous owner, who killed the freshly rebuilt Gaz Gold coilovers so they need a refurbish and new stiffer springs fitting. It has a roll bar welded in, want to swap this for a full cage at some point, but it will do for now. 1.8 brakes up front along side poly bushed wishbones and arb. Custom exhaust and 4-2-1 manifold which has been heatwrapped. Omex rev limiter and partially stripped interior. Plans are to get it MOT'd and on the road and then slowly sort the mechanicl issues and any rust, I know there is some on the sills which probably need doing for the test, and then repaint it in my colour scheme and track it. Long term turbo it, although I do have some bodies and love the sound of a na screamer....      |
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Fido
Mar 9, 2016 20:10:28 GMT
Post by Reechard on Mar 9, 2016 20:10:28 GMT
So my boss let me use the da and other assorted tools loose on my wheels. Set of black racing ones I have had since 5 number 2. Only downside is they are old school valve holes, needs a bend in it and the one original one was all metal! Supposedly 3 piece if the centre cap is to be believed, but I havent been able to split them. Need to try with my tools next week. Before  During with comparison  and how I have left them till I can split, not as shiny when the thinners drys out  |
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Fido
Mar 9, 2016 21:52:58 GMT
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Post by tsp on Mar 9, 2016 21:52:58 GMT
I love a car with a bit of purpose. Keep up the good work mate!
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Fido
Mar 9, 2016 21:56:39 GMT
Post by Reechard on Mar 9, 2016 21:56:39 GMT
Thanks, can't claim any credit, and frankly don't want to, as it was bought like this. Will be much different once I sort it, more track daily than drifter. That reminds me, need some chassis braces as they have been smashed by the lows!  |
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Fido
Mar 10, 2016 0:04:37 GMT
Post by Horney on Mar 10, 2016 0:04:37 GMT
Is this James' old drift car then?
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Post by joeytalent on Mar 10, 2016 1:02:09 GMT
Any pictures of the valve? I bought some new valves for my MS03 last year that were L shaped, I can dig out the eBay link for you.
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Fido
Mar 10, 2016 17:22:56 GMT
Post by Reechard on Mar 10, 2016 17:22:56 GMT
Is this James' old drift car then? Nope, Steve got it as a parts car I believe. Unless I'm mistaken. And no don't have the valve, it's at the bottom of a bag full of sawdust and sanding pads now. Feel free to link me and I will look and see, if not normal valves will do, just be a pain. |
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Fido
Mar 11, 2016 23:33:22 GMT
Post by 5alive on Mar 11, 2016 23:33:22 GMT
This car looks very much like mine,just yours is in better nick,i also have a couple of Micras,non of them have moved for longer lol  |
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Fido
Mar 12, 2016 9:53:38 GMT
Post by Reechard on Mar 12, 2016 9:53:38 GMT
This car looks very much like mine,just yours is in better nick,i also have a couple of Micras,non of them have moved for longer lol I don't know. Mine just seems to have photographed well lol Micra is dying unless someone gives me money this weekend. Shame as it's on 86k and fairly tidy |
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Fido
Mar 15, 2016 11:35:22 GMT
Post by hayling5 on Mar 15, 2016 11:35:22 GMT
![]() ive got those very same wheels, never seen them on anything else before. Do you have any idea what they are or if they have any rarity value to them. Im considering swapping them out but if they are worth keeping i may have them refurbished. cheers Darren ![]()  |
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Fido
Mar 15, 2016 16:29:34 GMT
Post by Reechard on Mar 15, 2016 16:29:34 GMT
![]() ive got those very same wheels, never seen them on anything else before. Do you have any idea what they are or if they have any rarity value to them. Im considering swapping them out but if they are worth keeping i may have them refurbished. cheers Darren ![]() Black racing wheels but no idea what type of ones, will check the last centre caps I have incase they say. Fairly rare but not sure if that means they have any value. They are 3 piece wheels I think. Have you managed to split yours at all? Car had a cover ordered today as I am being moaned at by security as they have had a complaint. Had to scrap my micra Need to get cracking with the mx5 really as not long till I need it for japfest!!! |
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Fido
Mar 15, 2016 20:49:24 GMT
Post by hayling5 on Mar 15, 2016 20:49:24 GMT
ive not split mine but have just had a closer look off the car. Failed the MoT yesterday as one has a small crack on the inner rim, been there for 2 years but the tester decided to notice it this time. Im 95% certain theyre splits as i cant see anyone putting nuts on the inner sections if they were imitations. they have, or have has some labelling on the inside rim at some stage. After a clean up i may be able to make something out. the only id i can find is the letters "BR" cast on the centres?  Just bought a set of 14" steelies and yokos off the bay to get the MoT done, strangely i like the look of them  |
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Fido
Mar 15, 2016 22:55:03 GMT
Post by Reechard on Mar 15, 2016 22:55:03 GMT
I want steelies for mine at some point. Got about 3 lots of daisy's and the br wheels for now mind.
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Post by joeytalent on Mar 15, 2016 23:22:00 GMT
![]() ive got those very same wheels, never seen them on anything else before. Do you have any idea what they are or if they have any rarity value to them. Im considering swapping them out but if they are worth keeping i may have them refurbished. cheers Darren ![]() Black racing wheels but no idea what type of ones, will check the last centre caps I have incase they say. Fairly rare but not sure if that means they have any value. They are 3 piece wheels I think. Have you managed to split yours at all? Car had a cover ordered today as I am being moaned at by security as they have had a complaint. Had to scrap my micra Need to get cracking with the mx5 really as not long till I need it for japfest!!! Black Racing BR-Rs, popular with the Honda crowd. They're kind of considered the Rota of Japan; they make a lot of copies of other famous models. They should be 3 piece splits. |
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Fido
Mar 16, 2016 8:19:39 GMT
Post by hayling5 on Mar 16, 2016 8:19:39 GMT
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