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Modus operandi - if you don't have anything nice to say, keep scrolling. It's your car mate, if you like it thats all that matters, why not have a bit of fun with it
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I will reply as well. I think the first rule here is : Be Nice, Be Kind or Be Gone. It is your car, your vision, your pleasure. You only have to look at the crazy demented build that is the Rezin Rockit to know that we all like different stuff, and sometimes we all like the same stuff. Why be a πππππππ Your car is a touch βrareβ not common if you want. I love the road less travelled. Will the wing make it faster, more race car, more F&F ? Does it matterβ¦β¦.? What I can tell you, is that if I drove up behind you, past you, or you cruised past me, I would look twice and have a silly grin on my face and chuckle in approval. . I have a really cool (IMHO) ally rear wing that cost me all of Β£5.00 at a bootfair, and I am desperate to fit it to something, anything. BECAUSE I CAN. It is a style you are following. When some guy builds a VIP style car, he is not planning on picking Boris up for the Proms. johnthesparky has a most awesome build with his son in the βpipe carβ and it certainly does not fit the mould, which makes it perfect. Follow your vision, And enjoy it. Just went back in the bootfair thread. Copy and paste from June 2021. Like New, unused Aluminium rear wingβ¦.. Anyone got any idea what they would cost to buy ? I thought a good addition for the Rezin Rockit, keeping in mind it is all tongue in cheek, and I have yet to figure just where to mount it. And the last was a few real thick, super sized American T-shirts, two for Paul Y and one for me. Again, at Β£5.00 each, too good to walk away from. My favourite piece today? Certainly the ally rear wing for the Rezin Rockit.
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Last Edit: Jun 7, 2022 14:49:42 GMT by grizz
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love it, just needs the go to match the whoa now
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So - I've just finished editing my latest video - any and all feedback more than welcome!
Also - somehow I've missed the post 2000 build thread section; could a kind mod move my thread over please?
Thank you, all!
ps. not sure why the thumbnail is so blurry... it doesn't seem to be on YouTube. Right - it's nearly 3am and I'm in work tomorrow so I'm off to hit the sack! Coffees aplenty, methinks
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The wing has a vote from me. On its own it does look a little different but if other subtle things were done to the car, for example front spoiler or an airvent, it could look a little J Kei drifter themed. There is a fine line between looking like things have purpose and looking like the car drove through the car section of pound-plus. Things like complimenting shapes, lines and colours all help with this. I think it's fun so please carry on
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Rich
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2003 Smart Roadster Rich
@foxmcintyre
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Also - somehow I've missed the post 2000 build thread section; could a kind mod move my thread over please? All done. Spoiler is a yes from me. Looks brill.
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mrbig
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Jun 10, 2022 11:17:11 GMT
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I will reply as well. I think the first rule here is : Be Nice, Be Kind or Be Gone.It is your car, your vision, your pleasure. You only have to look at the crazy demented build that is the Rezin Rockit to know that we all like different stuff, and sometimes we all like the same stuff. Why be a πππππππ Absolutely this! Personally I love the spoiler. Keep going
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1969 German Look Beetle - in progress
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Jun 10, 2022 11:20:06 GMT
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The wing has a vote from me. On its own it does look a little different but if other subtle things were done to the car, for example front spoiler or an airvent, it could look a little J Kei drifter themed. There is a fine line between looking like things have purpose and looking like the car drove through the car section of pound-plus. Things like complimenting shapes, lines and colours all help with this. I think it's fun so please carry on Thanks! Yes I'm in the process of doing that - fitted some canards yesterday and there's a tasty splitter on the horizon. Thanks for the positivity guys - I know it's a bit Marmite! It is for me to be fair. Some angles I think it looks fantastic and other angles..... Not so much! I'm enjoying it on the whole though. Hope you guys enjoy the YouTube vid I posted from the night I fitted it π
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Jun 10, 2022 12:17:14 GMT
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I have to agree with the comment ref. "Pound Plus", You can have a car that looks awful and another that's had a similar amount spent but, with careful consideration, looks a million dollars, At the end of the day we all like different things (which is what makes this forum so interesting / enjoyable,) Lastly, I am a total believer in "your car, your choice", the car is evolving very nicely Dave, Nigel
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Last Edit: Jun 10, 2022 12:17:53 GMT by Alpina99
BMW E39 525i Sport BMW E46 320d Sport Touring (now sold on.) BMW E30 325 Touring (now sold on.) BMW E30 320 Cabriolet (Project car - currently for sale.)
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Jun 10, 2022 14:21:22 GMT
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I will reply as well. I think the first rule here is : Be Nice, Be Kind or Be Gone.It is your car, your vision, your pleasure. You only have to look at the crazy demented build that is the Rezin Rockit to know that we all like different stuff, and sometimes we all like the same stuff. Why be a πππππππ Absolutely this! Personally I love the spoiler. Keep going Cheers dude! www.instagram.com/rusted_pistons48/
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Jun 10, 2022 14:22:58 GMT
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I have to agree with the comment ref. "Pound Plus", You can have a car that looks awful and another that's had a similar amount spent but, with careful consideration, looks a million dollars, At the end of the day we all like different things (which is what makes this forum so interesting / enjoyable,) Lastly, I am a total believer in "your car, your choice", the car is evolving very nicely Dave, Nigel Cheers, Nigel βΊοΈπ www.instagram.com/rusted_pistons48/
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CaptainSlog
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@captainslog
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I think that all the mods you have done to this wee car have improved it immensely, with the possible exception of the "canards" (I thought those were ducks). The spoiler looks great and you were brave to fit it - turned out well though.
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I think that all the mods you have done to this wee car have improved it immensely, with the possible exception of the "canards" (I thought those were ducks). The spoiler looks great and you were brave to fit it - turned out well though. Thanks mate - sorry I missed your reply! The ducks are a lot more subtle than the pic suggests! I'll get some fresh pics for you www.instagram.com/rusted_pistons48/
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I've painted some tyre writing on - tried to match the interior colour as best as I could - Rusted Pistons is my YouTube channel. Thought it would look sweet on the tyres π I've just ordered a front splitter and some supports as I want to try and tie the rear spoiler in a bit. I've also adjusted the angle of the rear spoiler but I only did that last night so no pics yet. I've dropped the height but increased the angle - I feel like I need to modify the end plates now . I'd also like to get smaller mirrors - either DTM style cup mirrors or the little slim f1 mirrors. Either way, the current ones look like big goofy ears and I want the car's shape to be more of a focus. Anyone know if you can get mirror blanking plates? If not I'll make some.
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Jul 12, 2022 20:45:57 GMT
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I've managed to balance out the rear spoiler by fitting a big old front spoiler π I bought a universal splitter that consisted of a centre section and 2 outer sections. The car isn't very wide so I had to get creative with the angles. I bought some cheap splitter supporting rods to keep it all taught, too. The whole mod cost less than 30 quid π Pics on their way! www.instagram.com/rusted_pistons48/
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Jul 12, 2022 20:48:14 GMT
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Jul 12, 2022 20:51:10 GMT
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Jul 12, 2022 20:56:41 GMT
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I take it from your comments previously Dave that this is a "universal" splitter ?? If so it's a very good fit and the overall shape etc looks like it was designed for your Roadster, Looks great, Nigel
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BMW E39 525i Sport BMW E46 320d Sport Touring (now sold on.) BMW E30 325 Touring (now sold on.) BMW E30 320 Cabriolet (Project car - currently for sale.)
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Thanks Nige βΊοΈ
It comes in 3 pieces so it can be shaped and angled to fit most cars. I just had to match it up to the angle of the Roadster's bumper edges. π
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