mt2man
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Thankyou haha Do you know the colour code by any chance?! I beleive its safaribeige but I'm not sure, i see it says your in Hampshire? Where abouts are you I'm in Fareham area
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mt2man
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Right my new dampers came this evening, and ive fitted them already, i put shortened front springs in the back and its transformed the ride its fantastic! It raised it about an inch but i have suspension travel now, no horribe knocks and bangs from being on the bump stops and its abit stiffer than standard but not too stiff. I can actually go over speed bumps straight and don't need to go 2mph diagonally . Once my new drop links have arrived for my anti roll bar on the front the ride will be transformed, at the end of the day I'm a happy chappy! Its noticeablly stiffer but still comfortable and enjoyable ride, i must say all this noncence about chopped springs is a load of rubbish haha
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Jan 21, 2012 10:38:06 GMT
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just noticed this and really like it if only my mgf would sell id be making anofferto take it off your hands
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mt2man
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Jan 28, 2012 13:54:04 GMT
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Last Edit: Jan 28, 2012 14:03:20 GMT by mt2man
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mt2man
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Jan 28, 2012 14:04:03 GMT
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Sorry for the blury pictures, the camera on my phone is broken and full of dust which i cant get out!
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mt2man
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Mar 24, 2012 19:29:40 GMT
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Slight update, i have sourced the paint i need and painted the side of the car that was damaged and it looks tons better ill get pictures up tommorow when its dry and light outside. Going to attempt repairing more of the front tommorow, i really need to source some new indicators! I don't supose anyone on here knows of anyone with indicators for a Opel Kadett C? I only really need a drivers side lense but id buy a pair if needs be!
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steve
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Apr 10, 2012 12:53:49 GMT
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cool car man, I don't know what I prefer, kadetts or chevettes, yours looks very tidy for the age.
what engines do these use? same 1159cc as vivas?
You could try the Chevette Owners Group for your indicators.
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Currently driving - 1969 Viva Deluxe
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Apr 10, 2012 20:09:56 GMT
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get yourself on the owners club forum (or have I already seen you there?) and put up a wanted add. if you join the club you will get access to the members area and more parts :-)
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Apr 10, 2012 20:11:32 GMT
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oh and I'm glad you raised it a bit, it was silly low, the kinda low that cracks your bulkhead and puts your car in the scrapyard....
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Apr 11, 2012 18:00:38 GMT
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Couple more pictures from when i tried some mini wheels on for a laugh. Kind of shows the side that has been repainted abit, i think its looking better The car generally is in pretty good condition for the age! I always thought the engine was 1256cc but that would make it a 1.3! so yeah i assume that it is the same 1159cc as the vivas, it goes suprisingly well for a little 1.2, its good fun I am a member on the owners club, i put up a post for indicators around christmas time but no luck :/ there was a member on here who had some but i havent heard from him since around January :/ The car is a very driveable height at the moment, it is still very low though! But i drive over 6 speed bumps everyday and very rarely scrape the exhaust, only on huge speed bumps haha, the ride isnt too harsh either, its a nice level of stiffness It will be up for sale though shortly as i am buying a house! going to miss it!
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Apr 11, 2012 18:04:10 GMT
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Couple random pictures my girlfriend took playing with her new camera! Too many projects!
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Apr 11, 2012 19:31:20 GMT
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loving this... keep at it. Have you seen the bergcup kadetts - immense
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Apr 11, 2012 19:37:49 GMT
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Just realised my bum in the last picture, i appologise! haha But cheers dude i do love this car! I really want my indicators so i can sort out the front valance properly, its the only thing that really lets the car down
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Apr 11, 2012 19:59:32 GMT
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Last Edit: Apr 11, 2012 20:02:54 GMT by gernster
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mt2man
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Apr 11, 2012 20:06:08 GMT
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Your a legend! Whats the german for drivers side?! haha
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Apr 11, 2012 20:21:41 GMT
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Last Edit: Apr 11, 2012 20:35:28 GMT by gernster
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Apr 22, 2012 16:12:24 GMT
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Apr 22, 2012 19:19:07 GMT
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I do still have the front bumper and it will be refitted once the other side is finished! Althought it is really growing on me running bumperless but I'm sure i would get more money when it comes to sell with it fitted?
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Little bit of an update Sorry for the rubbish pictures, it was getting dark and the flash would just shine off the bumper and the photo looked horrible haha. I finished painting the other side and here are some pictures. Bumper back on Too many projects :/ Sighhhh, not enough hours in the day! Where the fag lighter socket should be is my on/off switch for my sound system. Its in the picknic basket haha, sounds pretty good, doesnt look out of place and saves me from cutting up the really tidy interior I think its pretty low mileage considering its 33 years old?! The history backs up that its genuine mileage too Thats about it at the moment! I shall be t-cutting the whole car, polishing her up nicely, sorting out little bits and peices, finding a drivers side indicator, putting a years MOT on her then selling her! I get the keys to my first house on Friday so it has to go I'm afraid! :/ I will genuinly be gutted to sell her, I'm only 20 and have had 8 or 9 cars but this is actually the longest i have used a car for any period of time! haha, such good fun and get looks everywhere
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Good man, it was looking a bit 'thin end of the wedge' for a bit there but seems to be coming back now!!! RESTECP.
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1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 Mazda 929 Coupé 1986 Mazda 929 Wagon 1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon 1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr 1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL 1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo 1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr 2000 Rover 45 V6 Club 1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel 1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon 1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler 2003 Renault Laguna SPEARS OR REAPERS
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