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Post by undercard on Jul 27, 2017 23:45:26 GMT
For the record, I'm aware this could be the most pathetic start to a build thread in the history of motoring forums. Anyway, when I got the car it had those nasty chrome styling hoop thingys bolted to the parcel shelf. Off they came and one can of matt black plasti dip later (only just enough), transformed into something, umm... slighly better? Oh yeah, and I changed the steering wheel from a 350mm to a 320mm. Watch this space for further exciting modifications!  |
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Post by Horney on Jul 28, 2017 6:59:15 GMT
Sounds like a good start to me.
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Post by Rickster on Jul 28, 2017 13:13:56 GMT
Superb way to transform those unpleasant shiny chrome hoops - good job
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Post by myothercarsa2cv on Jul 29, 2017 7:16:47 GMT
Great start! And indeed how we all start  |
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Post by undercard on Jul 29, 2017 10:41:05 GMT
STANCE!
The et45 14inch wheels were really set too far inside the arches, so picked up 2 sets of 20mm spacers from ebay for £100. I had a chance to have a proper look at the coilovers and I think they're fairly cheap £300 raceline units, the car sits and rides really well though, so no complaints. I think the high profile tyres must help the ride too. 
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Post by undercard on Jul 29, 2017 11:08:29 GMT
What a difference only 20mm makes Attachments:
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Post by undercard on Jul 29, 2017 11:10:44 GMT
Before spacers  |
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Post by undercard on Jul 29, 2017 11:18:49 GMT
and after...slightly regret not going 25mm but fairly happy  |
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Post by undercard on Jul 29, 2017 13:38:19 GMT
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Post by tsp on Jul 29, 2017 14:17:47 GMT
Lovely wheels |
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Post by undercard on Jul 29, 2017 16:46:25 GMT
Lovely wheels Cheers, they look ok in pics and they pass the 20ft test, but up close and personal they're pretty poor. I've used wonder wheels, which helped but I really need a professional job done on them (therefore not by me). I keep swinging between satin black or that bronze colour some use for these wheels. |
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Post by tsp on Jul 29, 2017 18:01:26 GMT
Or a grey of some sort??? (Sorry!)
I think any colour would look good. I love the small wheel look. Keep up the good work!
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Post by minty on Jul 29, 2017 18:40:23 GMT
This has made my mine up that I need spacers for my et45 wheels. So you reckon 25mm would be perfect for 14" et45?
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Post by undercard on Jul 29, 2017 19:17:07 GMT
This has made my mine up that I need spacers for my et45 wheels. So you reckon 25mm would be perfect for 14" et45? Yeah, yeah, then you can swap them for my 20mm's hehe! 20mm or 25mm will be fine, I'm just saying 25's cos I reckon I could have pushed it that far, I'm happy with how it looks and 20's won't rub. One weird thing, I have manual steering which I now love, and the spacers seem to have lightened it up a bit at parking speed, which is a bonus. |
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Post by chris71 on Jul 29, 2017 19:22:20 GMT
Every build thread starts with the first step, so it's not pathetic at all. Nice work on the hoops, 100% better than the nasty chrome. The only thing I'd question is, do you have enough bite with your nuts having now fitted the spacers ? Wheels colour wise if they were mine would defiantly keep as they are now, but having said that satin black would look bad ass !
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le sigh