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Re: firefife 250 build
« Reply #345 on: June 20, 2018, 11:00:20 PM »
Tenpin or myself could do an independant valuation for you 8)
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Re: firefife 250 build
« Reply #346 on: June 20, 2018, 11:23:38 PM »
Would appreciate that Steve, I was looking in the region of £70000, but stand to be corrected.
What details would you need & do you need to see it? I know you saw it at Stoneleigh but may need to inspect it further.
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Re: firefife 250 build
« Reply #347 on: June 20, 2018, 11:52:05 PM »
Hi Ian Steve lives up north and Tenpin lives at Tunbridge Wells which is a bit nearer or is there any car clubs that you belong to what about your friend who builds Ford gt40 does he know of anybody it might be worth asking.
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Re: firefife 250 build
« Reply #348 on: June 21, 2018, 09:37:15 AM »
Hi John, thanks for that, I will have to ask him. It states a member of the Institute of Automotive Engineers and Assessors, I am a  member of the Institute of the Motor Industry but don't think that counts (mind you, I let that expire years ago). I think the word 'assessors' is quite important.
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Re: firefife 250 build
« Reply #349 on: June 25, 2018, 11:13:18 AM »
Have put my old Z3 rear suspension springs back on, now the measurement from centre of hub to wheel arch is 15 1/2 " and clearance underneath is 5 1/4". Question is - do I do the fronts as well???
OS DNA springs fitted
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Re: firefife 250 build
« Reply #350 on: June 25, 2018, 11:14:58 AM »
Z3 springs refitted OS
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Re: firefife 250 build
« Reply #351 on: June 25, 2018, 11:16:28 AM »
NS DNA springs
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Re: firefife 250 build
« Reply #352 on: June 25, 2018, 11:18:07 AM »
NS Z3 springs back
Looks better with lower springs but I don't think I can afford to replace the exhaust too often
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Re: firefife 250 build
« Reply #353 on: September 18, 2018, 09:39:02 AM »
Have any of you 250 guys had stainless or alloy headlight 'bubble' trims made up, & if so - where? I had a guy going to make some up for me over a year ago & still not done them, I have now told him not to bother.
This year I have run the car without any at all, but needs then to finish it off.
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Re: firefife 250 build
« Reply #354 on: November 09, 2018, 01:16:39 PM »
I’ve just noticed the height of the trolly jack.  Very nice.
Not all problems can be solved with gaffer tape.  For those there is WD40.
Not even gaffer tape can fix stupid, but it can mask the sound.

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Re: firefife 250 build
« Reply #355 on: November 09, 2018, 02:01:45 PM »
Bought it on line from Screwfix in June on special offer £125.99. Very heavy but as you say, low profile & lifts up pretty high too. Really pleased with it. My old one was probably 20 years old & not the best performance + it didn't lift high enough.
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Re: firefife 250 build
« Reply #356 on: June 28, 2019, 10:19:59 AM »
New stainless Lower screen trim fitted supplied by Group Harrington, Vietnam.
Easier done with an extra pair of hands to ine up properly
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Re: firefife 250 build
« Reply #357 on: June 28, 2019, 10:21:34 AM »
New headlight trims fitted supplied by Group Harrington, Vietnam
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Re: firefife 250 build
« Reply #358 on: June 28, 2019, 10:25:37 AM »
New stainless grille surround fitted supplied by Group Harrington, Vietnam
This was a real pain to fit as it is very slightly too large & needs 'dressing'. If you are fitting before paint work the aperture in the body can easily be reshaped but you can damage your paint  if you are not careful once painted.
All the stainless looks 100% better though
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Re: firefife 250 build
« Reply #359 on: June 28, 2019, 10:31:31 AM »
Taking shape now.
In at the Trimmers at present for about 4 weeks having the seats sorted.
I bought a second set of Z3 seats & removed to tops of the rear frame & welded in a flatter shape to fit the original base, keeping the electric movement still working. Will have it recovered in the original 250 style, will let you know how it turns out. Hope it will be comfortable & look great as it wasn't a cheap job by any means.
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