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Old 03-06-2006, 23:25   #221 (permalink)
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today removed the carpet, seats, removed the dam sound matting from the floor, and repainted it, made up the 2 new seat monts for the seats, panelled the the ski hatch opening..all in all a fairly constructive(destructive) day

out with the old.........


im not even gonna go there


A new lick of paint


after making new mounts.....the seats go in






tommorow do the steering wheel........and a few more bits and bobs
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Old 03-06-2006, 23:27   #222 (permalink)
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Make me some seat mounts I need to find some for my e30

Looks very clean mate
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Old 03-06-2006, 23:31   #223 (permalink)
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looks awesome.

a great combination of personal skill and effort, and the money to make it all go together! well done to you

cant wait to see it in the flesh (again... i was part of a convoy with you going to japfest or rotorstock or something like that last year).
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Old 03-06-2006, 23:41   #224 (permalink)
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I love this project, first class workmanship Gives me loads of confidence to get out and finish the jobs on mine
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Old 04-06-2006, 10:46   #225 (permalink)
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i really love this car

it just makes me want to turn 21 even quicker so i can afford to buy one
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Old 06-06-2006, 20:27   #226 (permalink)
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new wheels arrived today from DW....test fitted need to do some suspension adjustments......







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Old 06-06-2006, 20:39   #227 (permalink)
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need to do some suspension adjustments......
does that translate to "need to lower it until rubbing occurs, then get the hammer out" ??
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Old 06-06-2006, 20:43   #228 (permalink)
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it rubs now......need to remove the front wing inner lips, and the arch liners, need to raise the front about 2 cm
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Old 06-06-2006, 20:55   #229 (permalink)
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where did you get the bonnet vent from ?
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Old 06-06-2006, 20:57   #230 (permalink)
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Old 06-06-2006, 20:57   #231 (permalink)
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You're just showing off now..



.. Wheels make it look aggresive
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Old 15-06-2006, 21:37   #232 (permalink)
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ok nothing major has been happening.....

fitted the harness's


and the floor plates


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Old 15-06-2006, 21:39   #233 (permalink)
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i still think that is one seriously mint lexus to go drifting in!!!! :O
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Old 15-06-2006, 21:42   #234 (permalink)
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I like it! Verry cool car!
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Old 17-06-2006, 11:48   #235 (permalink)
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Good update, looked stunning at Rockingham, Really like it, its different to the norm too. I would think it will make a V.good track car too with that power and a sorted chassis.
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Old 18-06-2006, 08:21   #236 (permalink)
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Great work, love this car . Think I saw you at a Toyota day in Brunnters earlier in the year.
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Old 18-06-2006, 10:01   #237 (permalink)
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Great looking car it looks a right hand full on the vid.
keep up the good work.
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Old 22-06-2006, 20:36   #238 (permalink)
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As per request Mr C

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Old 22-06-2006, 20:39   #239 (permalink)
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Oop well done thats reminded me I had a crack at it last night after you said about Matt wanting a design done Oli, gave up because I wasn't too pleased it with it:

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Old 22-06-2006, 21:00   #240 (permalink)
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yours looks much betterer!!

a bit fussy on colours etc but damn sweeto. you can email me the design if you want to learn from you
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