Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
Location: West Sussex Drives: E46 M3
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.... but hey, it's a long time since I had a car to bother doing it in Plus I've spent out a fair amount on it since I last posted pics; just none of it really shows!
had a full service and various sensors and other little niggles ironed out by Jamie (shrek) & Tom (Tomnova16) of Lemass - legends. Now runs a whole lot smoother, better MPG etc.
Also had exhaust welded up as I ironically caught it on a dodgy bit of road outside Poweflow in Brighton when getting a quote for a new exhaust I will be changing the exhaust at some point for something totally different - probably whole system change.
Also had Tom busy with spray gun to do me some custom bonnet lifters in satin black and chrome, a Tigra scuttle panel "de textured" and sprayed satin black and the mirror base plates. Got a few ideas up my sleeve for subtle bits to be painted, but will see yet. Also had exciting things like a boot pop fitted and fitted some arch liners.
Other than that, the main aim is to tidy up the engine bay, replace a few more mechanical bits and bin the air filter in exchange for an airbox.
As you can see, the engine bay certainly needs a good tidy up, but it gets filthy as soon as I drive it atm. Bad enough trying to keep the outside remotely clean; 30 miles and it's white again
Probably won't bother putting a project thread up yet as not really done much else!
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FruitBooTeR
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Registered: 18th Jan 07
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The rocker cover would look good in the same colour as the car
I wouldnt even bother trying to have a clean car in this weather though as its just pointless!
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
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I am toying with the idea, but I also like the standard look lol. Will see when the weather improves and I start tidying the bay up!
Also was hoping to have modified gear linkage on it by now, but am still being fcuked around by eddiesport on here after 3 weeks of waiting. Currently having u2u's ignored
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jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
Location: Kent
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Why dont you have wheel linners
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
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Arch liners? I do? I even mention it in my opening essay
They weren't on there when Phil had it as D90's and liners don't get on!
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Daveskater
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Registered: 29th Apr 08
Location: Oxford, UK Drives: Jap wagon
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Looking tidy Rich I was thinking the same about the rocker cover, and paint the spark plug cover the same as the arches
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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Nice one
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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alan-g-w
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Registered: 9th Nov 07
Location: Glasgow
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I've had a PAS pump for an XE from eddiesport and he sent it prompt mate. He's maybe a bit busy, I wouldn't say he's a bad guy though.
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Rich H
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quote: Originally posted by alan-g-w
I've had a PAS pump for an XE from eddiesport and he sent it prompt mate. He's maybe a bit busy, I wouldn't say he's a bad guy though.
I'm hoping he's not, but I've given him plenty of benefit of the doubt etc etc. He's coming online regularly too but not replying to my PM's. Will see. If not I'll be doing a proper disputes thing
Phil - especially for you I was bored so decided it was about time I got some pics for you!
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jr
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ffs sorry, i just read dirty engine bay and typed
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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Yeah the old wheels pulled the arch liners in one day on the M3. Smelt a bit funky when I stopped...
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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Chris x
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Registered: 11th Sep 08
Location: Bexhill
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Never new there was a Powerflow in Brighton!
Car looks spot on! Cant wait til I get my Sxi wheels!
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
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Cheers Chris, yeh Grove Garage. However, I don't think I'll be going there - something just didn't feel right to me about the place from the moment I pulled up
I keep toying with this for the wheels. Normally it's not something I'd like, but for some reason I personally think it looks alright:
Opinions?!
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Chris x
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Mmmm, think I prefer how they are now.
Not sure what colour to do mine. Toying with the same colour as yours, or matt/gloss black.
Do you live far from Brighton?
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
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Yeh I'm about an hour / 40 miles North of Brighton lol. Not a Powerflow anywhere near me though so have to travel wherever!
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Chris x
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Fair do. Theres me hoping your fairly local so you can come and detail my car!
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
Location: West Sussex Drives: E46 M3
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I've travelled a lot further and am prepared to Drop me a PM whenever if you want to sort something
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Adam_B
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Registered: 13th Dec 00
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quote: Originally posted by Rich H
I keep toying with this for the wheels.
Opinions?!
no.
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Gez G
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Looks great, liked it ever since Phil put all the work into it.
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Daveskater
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Registered: 29th Apr 08
Location: Oxford, UK Drives: Jap wagon
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quote: Originally posted by Chris x
Fair do. Theres me hoping your fairly local so you can come and detail my car!
Hey, he came a good couple of hours up to me
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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am4nf
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Registered: 27th Jul 08
Location: South Ayrshire Drives: Corsa Sport
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rich, pretty please change the wheels?
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
Location: Rickmansworth
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dont touch the exterior of this car mate!!!
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Rich H
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quote: Originally posted by am4nf
rich, pretty please change the wheels?
Wheels are changing! They need a refurb so just deciding what colour still. No rush as not bothering till winters fooked off anyway.
Oh and here it is this morning. Poor BB photos as cba taking the camera out in this!:
[Edited on 06-01-2010 by Rich H]
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VegasPhil
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Kin Hell
Go drive it lol
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Rich H
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The roads are clear but already freezing over with slush - plus I don't want to do the councils job of snow plough!!
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