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Dec 23, 2010 22:26:25 GMT
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hello right i bought a near mint triumph acclaim of a good friend, 44000 miles 2 owners from new, now taxed and tested, runs beautifully and goes like stink... ive just bought some J subway rings and a purple tow strap, all though these where originally bought for the 505, I'm very tempted to hardslam the acclaim and make it J look, add the straps and some plastic arches and WIDE WHEELS this is purely like the 505 there isnt many of them around never mind modified ones!! don't have any pics of mine... but ill add a pic and if some one would photoshop it for me that would be mint!! and any thoughts or ideas would help and lets discuss potentially my first rr build thread!!  exactly what mine currently looks like!! retro. |
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Dec 23, 2010 23:16:06 GMT
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Also known as a Honda Ballade. Think they're nice as they are (if it's tidy), but it's your car.
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Dec 23, 2010 23:20:43 GMT
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lol fk jdm. BOSO!!!!
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jonnie
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Dec 23, 2010 23:37:36 GMT
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I think it looks cool as it is man. It could look sweet as if you did something really nice with it but the thing I love about retro cars is the character that they all have naturally. Generally don't like seeing them being taken too far away from standard! Your call though  Would definitely be something different, and I'd love to see some photoshops of it at least! |
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Garry
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carmad
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ya never know what carmad has tucked away |
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kee
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I thought about this when contemplating buying the acclaim that was for sale on here, should be done, would look ace.
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k18ary
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Dec 24, 2010 10:50:45 GMT
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Sounds like a good idea, Do It! Here was my photoshop attempt -   |
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carmad
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Dec 24, 2010 13:06:36 GMT
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how easy are these things to lower?
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Dec 24, 2010 13:14:30 GMT
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I think they are easy, but the spax springs are around £100 a set iirc. |
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Dec 24, 2010 14:16:11 GMT
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its going to happen i think... the problem I'm having is that the wheel arches are massive, i want to run 13's but my tyres are all to small, will need to cut 5 coils out... there will me know suspension at all!!
going to have a proper look in the next few days!! done for new years!!
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Dec 25, 2010 21:29:34 GMT
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I like them because I did my test in one in 1986 and they remind me of the Mk1 Prelude. (Where did they all go?)  |
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carmad
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Like 2 head ache tables
They fizz when you put water on em
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I also had similar thoughts, if you go for bolt on arches your not going to be able to open the back doors as the arch is so narrow.
Then again if you go with buckets and a cage who cares !
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Dec 26, 2010 10:16:03 GMT
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I like them because I did my test in one in 1986 and they remind me of the Mk1 Prelude. (Where did they all go?) I've still got one of the last surviving Mk1 Preludes along with my Civic S..  Also i had an Acclaim recently but i only bought it as my Civic neded a new engine & they have the same engines & the Acclaim was as rusty as hell & bodily on its last legs! Tim.. |
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Last Edit: Dec 26, 2010 10:20:44 GMT by Brat-Man
1974 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special Pickup Truck 2002 Fiat Multipla oil burner SOUTHWEST SWAPMEET southwests best car parts selling page on facebook for retro/custom/classic www.facebook.com/groups/249875865097198/ |
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Dec 26, 2010 10:45:32 GMT
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 I badly want that Civic!!! As for the Acclaim, did they ever do Chrome bumpers? If so, chrome bumper, 'wing' mirrors, deep steels and some flares and drop it onto the tyres. |
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Last Edit: Dec 26, 2010 10:47:15 GMT by Diabolu
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Dec 26, 2010 10:52:46 GMT
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...and as if someone read my mind....  1!!1!!!!1onetyone!! |
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MrT
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Dec 26, 2010 10:55:39 GMT
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^^^ that's not a Triumph Acclaim...
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Dec 26, 2010 10:58:52 GMT
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^^^ But that's what I'd do |
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Would definitely be something different, and I'd love to see some photoshops of it at least!
I badly want that Civic!!!
