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Feb 19, 2014 15:10:38 GMT
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I look at it this way, all those bushes have been in there (top voids aside) for 30 years and have lasted well enough to pass an MOT, are you really going to own the car in over 30 years time ? cos that's when they will need changing again if you stick to rubber? I'm not trying to convince you to stay with rubber but you said "After searching fruitlessly online for std replacements, none were found" i was just pointing out they are easyly available from lots of places totally agree with the above and Polybushes don't last forever anyway.
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hamps
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www.medwayrscentre.co.uk
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Feb 19, 2014 15:21:41 GMT
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Looking good but clear indicators? Each to their own fella lol. I intend changing the fronts to clear & having them smoked slightly along with the headlights (legally) and respraying the grill satin black. All undo-able if it doesn't look right. Furry muff get some fly eyes and go over the headlamps and the new clears, it's real good stuff and 100% road legal www.flyeyeskit.co.uk
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Feb 19, 2014 17:24:11 GMT
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Can't disagree guys, I am just quoting Paul my mechanic - He admits, he didn't search too long and hard but he has given me such a good price for labour, I don't want to put him out having to wait for others to arrive when he can get the ones he needs from his usual supplier (Burton) along with all the other parts.
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Feb 19, 2014 17:25:48 GMT
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Each to their own fella lol. I intend changing the fronts to clear & having them smoked slightly along with the headlights (legally) and respraying the grill satin black. All undo-able if it doesn't look right. Furry muff get some fly eyes and go over the headlamps and the new clears, it's real good stuff and 100% road legal www.flyeyeskit.co.ukI have seen that stuff but was worried it would look 'too' black? It's only a light smoke effect I am after.. BUT I have just watched the video and have sent them a pic to 'Visualise' Thanks Fellla
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Last Edit: Feb 19, 2014 17:37:13 GMT by SmokeEm
96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Feb 19, 2014 17:45:29 GMT
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i have two brand stabiliser bars in my garage still in the box, will need your bushes fitted or use the standard ones already fitted with them...yours for free or if your mans near to me i will drop them off for ya
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Fraud owners club member 1999 Jaguar s type 1993 ford escort
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He is in Avely Dan - I will PM you his address :-)
Peoples generosity never ceases to amaze me!
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Feb 20, 2014 17:02:18 GMT
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no probs mate will deliver them saturday am, glad to help
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Fraud owners club member 1999 Jaguar s type 1993 ford escort
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Work starts again today! Will update pictures later
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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mexicansteve
South West
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Club RR Member Number: 31
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Feb 22, 2014 13:09:04 GMT
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good work chap. Should be a right comfy cruiser when you're done.
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BeQuietandDrive
1989 Bedford Astra Van
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Feb 22, 2014 17:18:53 GMT
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A small update as the weather has been kind today! First up - some more shiny new bits!!! As you can see, Paul has picked up the new springs, the Aldon Ignitor kit, the Ferodo D series pads & a load more Polybushes. Got a reasonable discount from Burtons too. Only issue was they are out of stock of clear indicator lenses (I know Phil, I should've bought them quicker!) so will have to wait a little longer for those as at £45, they are a bargain I am told. Here is a picture of the NSF stripped down partially, Pictures of the arms before.... And after!!!! What a transformation! Ball joint with new bushes and a lick of paint And finally, a picture of the NOS drop links kindly donated to me by DannyB - We are going to use the new metalwork alongside new Poly's but I will keep the OEM bushes safe, just in case - Thank you Danny - MUCH appreciated! That was at around 3pm today. Paul was waiting for some more paint to dry before tackling the axle so will update you all again soon!
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Feb 22, 2014 17:25:20 GMT
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No probs mate glad theyve gone to good use! Atb dan
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Fraud owners club member 1999 Jaguar s type 1993 ford escort
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Hope the weather stays dry today, then Paul can crack on with the axle refurb.
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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qwerty
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 2,410
Club RR Member Number: 52
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Feb 23, 2014 14:50:56 GMT
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Looks like things are moving at quite a pace!
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Feb 23, 2014 16:04:58 GMT
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Il be watching this with an eagle eye.il b doing the exact same on my mk5 soon
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Feb 23, 2014 17:14:57 GMT
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Looks like things are moving at quite a pace! I don't have a deadline as such - I can only go as far as my wallet will take me. Like most people, I am awaiting Pay Day so I can buy some more bits as I bought some more wood door cappings that need a bit f work and I also need a radio blanking plate so I can cut a slot out so the new CD player won't fall through the console. Then I need some plastic filler to tidy up the new drivers mirror (Old one is missing adjuster) The list goes on & one & on.... lol
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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qwerty
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 2,410
Club RR Member Number: 52
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Feb 23, 2014 18:00:28 GMT
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I just made my stereo surround with some ply and a jigsaw haha.
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Feb 24, 2014 12:07:39 GMT
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Some more progress this morning - Engine now resting on a hoist so the crossmember could be dropped out and repainted etc - Will add some pictures later for those interested.
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Feb 24, 2014 18:21:12 GMT
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Feb 25, 2014 17:20:52 GMT
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More progress today, Earlier, I mentioned somewhere that Paul wasn't happy with the way someone had fitted an in-line fuel filter to the fuel line in the engine bay. I asked him to go over the fuel system as I didn't want to suffer like Rich & Andy Harris did last year. Today he unscrewed the filter and associated pipework and here are the pictures of the ends of the plastic filter.... The picture clearly shows that the clips were done up by Arnie's stronger cousin! It was deffo restricting fuel as the ends were pinched up! The filter will be replaced with a glass one from Burton and new pipe from pump to carb too. After this, a further bit of clean up work on the suspension arms, stub axle's & back plates. Nothing too fancy, just a clean and a coat of black smoothrite to tidy things up a little and keep rust at bay. I am VERY chuffed with the quality of Paul's work and lets face it, cleaning up rusty curse word and painting it is a wibblepoo job on your own car but he is doing it on someone elses! CheeRS Paul
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Copey
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Feb 25, 2014 17:28:06 GMT
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suspension bits are all looking damn good bet you can't wait to get it back together
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1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec 1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)
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