MattW
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looks sweet fella last page you mentioned you had plastidipped the front bumper what does that mean cheers plasti-dip is basically vinyl in a can. spray it on, you can powerwash it from 5mm away and it wont come off. but you can peel it off if you don't like it. oh, and i've got a new black filler cap, and much to the probable hate i'll get for this here, will be putting some blue LED underglow lighting. I feel like everyone in the car scene is a bit too serious nowadays, so i'm done with being serious and all about having fun now. granted I wont be hacking up the car or anything stupid, just doing little things that don't affect the performance but make it fun to look at.
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Last Edit: Feb 18, 2012 6:07:30 GMT by MattW
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and much to the probable hate i'll get for this here, will be putting some blue LED underglow lighting. I feel like everyone in the car scene is a bit too serious nowadays, so i'm done with being serious and all about having fun now. Fashions tend to go in cycles, I was only wondering the other day if neons were due a come back - who knows you could be on the bleeding edge of a fashion trend (I always had a sneaky fondness for neons )
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I will get round to finishing it at some point
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Feb 29, 2012 13:32:04 GMT
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Wow, would love a set of those wheels!!
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1994 Mini Mayfair MegaJolted with BMW M3 seats; 1990 Volvo 760 D24Tic 16psi, more fuel, running SVO/WVO; 1965 Triumph 2000 Mk1 projects.. one day;
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MattW
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gas tank strap rotted off, had to go to the dealer for a new one...$35 -__- also, just ordered a set of these: Plus full LED bulbs as well.
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Last Edit: Mar 15, 2012 4:38:39 GMT by MattW
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MattW
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Mar 17, 2012 21:47:53 GMT
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got some more wheels
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If these are what I think they are (and I think they are) then, "YES!!!!"
Other than the original car, I've only ever seen them on VW's before (and one Vauxhall). I never though I'd see the day they were put on a Volvo but I am looking forward to that day. Very much.
Get them on Dude then ply us with lots of cool pics. ;D
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MattW
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i just measured them all, and it turns out i got a full set of rears(9,5" wide[stock was 8,5" front, 9,5" rear]). i'm gonna need like a 50mm front spacer...if it sticks out too much i'll just sell them on to some vette owner after a polish.
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Mar 19, 2012 20:58:17 GMT
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I was looking at steels like yours but had to rule them out due to cost of the shipping, how wide are yours?
I'm using the centres out of a set of new Mondeo 16" steels now and i'm looking at what width Rim to order from Weller, they only have 6J on ebay at the mo, so I'm hoping they have some decent sizes available or i'll be banding them as well. lol
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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MattW
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Mar 19, 2012 22:43:37 GMT
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my current wheels are 8" wide.
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MattW
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Mar 20, 2012 16:57:19 GMT
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wooo
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Last Edit: Mar 20, 2012 17:00:03 GMT by MattW
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cheers, looks like Ford rims have the wrong centre bore so i have to swop to to French wheels instead. Mines got those rear lights on, they look much better, wish mine was a darker colour, but ya can't have everything.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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MattW
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Mar 22, 2012 19:37:32 GMT
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ya the pug wheels have the proper centrebore. also, painting my grille back to a color that's close to stock...rather than the all black affair. gonna be moving my brake lights up to the top panel. switching the lead for the fog and stop light, makes the brake lights more noticeable at night.
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Last Edit: Mar 22, 2012 19:41:40 GMT by MattW
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MattW
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Mar 23, 2012 22:04:52 GMT
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19 year old OEM eggcrate grille on top, repainted in Mazda graphite grey mica on the bottom, gotta say, it's pretty damn close to the OE one! this is the same grille that's black in my signature. mounted:
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Last Edit: Mar 23, 2012 22:05:45 GMT by MattW
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MattW
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Mar 26, 2012 21:06:16 GMT
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So, I've got LED bulbs in my car, and the combined running/stoplight doesn't really have that much of a difference in light output at night. So I sourced another bulb socket for the passenger side fog light panel, and put the brake light leads in the top quarter of the light now. I can't run a rear fog anymore because the fog lead on the drovers side wont reach all the way down, but I love the fact that I'll have much more visible brake lights in the back now. Stock running lights: Stock brake lights: Modded brake lights with running lights in original location: I'll take another pic tonight after it gets dark to show how bright they really are.
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MattW
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Apr 26, 2012 22:15:05 GMT
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Apr 27, 2012 13:23:25 GMT
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I love the barge I don't know if its been covered, but have you looked into polishing up the front lights? Seems to work well on the cars I've seen it done on. I only say as those front lights really make the front end look fantastic!
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1999 Vectra Estate + 1995 Saab Engine = Good Times
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MattW
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Apr 27, 2012 20:34:45 GMT
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I love the barge I don't know if its been covered, but have you looked into polishing up the front lights? Seems to work well on the cars I've seen it done on. I only say as those front lights really make the front end look fantastic! going to be getting a set of e-code lighting over the summer, so it'll do for now.
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MattW
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Debating on going to -12 offset wheels in the front...I feel like it's sunk a little much. Also, jesus christ I need a set of V90 skirts... It's hard to tell, but they just fill out the lower area instead of it being just bare rocker.
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MattW
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new turbo badge c/o GM Australia
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Taken from ~Oct 2012. Currently sitting under the snow, awaiting a new radiator and waterpump.
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