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DNA Owners => Other kitcar chat => Topic started by: Georgelooney on January 30, 2016, 01:47:19 PM
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I have been to visit Sha today, taken a few pics see below
Have been told diffuser should be sorted by end of next week, once that is done will have a date for the car being ready to drive home.. Will keep you all updated :)
https://goo.gl/photos/h3DnQtirRaT8BGnB9
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Nearly there mark, nearly there. Car does look great, will be worth the wait :)
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We are getting there Mark, now that Sha is on the mend, hopefully things will progress quickly from here..
See you soon :)
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Getting there mate.. And coming together well ;D
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Thanks Lee, we are getting there.
Thanks for your interest
Can't wait to drive her home ;D
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The spare wheel well has been removed the exhaust being fitted Monday
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This is an extreme kit right?
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Wrong, the clue is in the title, "SRC"
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Hi Sundog as Madman says it's an SRC kit, it's just the amount of time to get the car finished that's Extreme ::)
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Last 2 weeks progress
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I,ve seen wheelie bars many times, but it,s the first time I,ve seen wheelie sticks ;D
coming on at last
MADMAN 8)
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Ha ha madman, I'm thinking the sticks might just give it away as a replica :-\
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Exhaust in progress pics
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Blimey mate, who's doing the welding? Stevie wonder...?? :o
I hope that's not the final welds, and only a template for the proper stainless one..?
Just my opinion, I know.....
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I'm hoping they have just tacked it in place for now Lee :-[
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I've learned through my experience with motor repair workshops, welding is not always top of the list in expertise. As long as it doesn't break and there aren't any holes it should do.
I'm a welder, so would find it easy to criticise, but choose not to. My partner just had her car welded up for the MoT (it had to be done on a ramp for the inside sill panel) I won't look because I know I won't like what I see, it'll be strong enough, just very untidy
D
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is there room to refit the wheel well but making it shallower? when the diffuser is refitted. giving you a little bit of extra storage space
MADMAN 8)
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Fair point dangerrous, it's not like I'm going to be crawling underneath to check out the exhaust every weekend , as long as it doesn't leak and it holds the exhaust together I'm not bothered how it looks, and Madman as for the wheel well, I'm not sure, but if Sha is reading this maybe that might be an idea and might possibly look better or save some time!
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I'm sorry if I offended anyone, only my opinion.
But out of sight or not, that's something I couldn't live with.
I suppose it's all down to everyone's idea of 'acceptable'.
I know I'm OCD, and I'm sure a few of you are getting to know this too... ;D
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No offence taken Lee :)
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The exhaust is done, been promised some pics and a recording today will upload them when I get them
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Here it is the exhaust video let me know what you guys think
https://goo.gl/photos/K1uVbJfR8zk8incM8
http://youtu.be/-TiQ_uOlomo
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Sounds sweet to me !!!
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Diffuser now fitted
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So now is the time to share my choice of colour, as you can imagine I've thought long and hard about it
I've sure had plenty of time to think, so here goes this is the colour
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It will look the dogs dangly bits. When do expect delivery? Love to see it when completed
MADMAN 8)
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Hi madman, shouldn't be too much longer now , there isn't much left to do, I'm discussing a deadline with Sha, I think she is going to look great in that colour, to say I'm excited to see her finished is a bit of an understatement :)
Will let u know with I pick her up - think I will just drive her over to yours for a brew & catch up :)
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I'm going gun metal for my west coast. Good choice.
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Hi madman, shouldn't be too much longer now , there isn't much left to do, I'm discussing a deadline with Sha, I think she is going to look great in that colour, to say I'm excited to see her finished is a bit of an understatement :)
Will let u know with I pick her up - think I will just drive her over to yours for a brew & catch up :)
looking forward to seeing it, call anytime, kettles on
MADMAN 8)
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Is it just me or does the diffuser not look right?
I think it needs to come down at the front if you know what I mean?
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Have been to check on progress today , got to hear the exhaust for the first time :)
http://youtu.be/Qw-Ta0WazO4
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I've been told my car needs two more coats of primer and each coat needs one and a half weeks to cure before sanding ? So my car is going to be just sat there doing nothing!
I really want to get my car to Stoneleigh so I am wondering if you guys know of someone around the Leeds area who can sort out my interior and fit all the last bits e.g. Wire mesh, stereo, reversing camera etc. This is the only way I can get the car to Stoneleigh so any help is appreciated guys
Thanks
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hi buddy
why does it need more primer if it was polyestered ? you have to be very carefull putting too many coats of high build primer on a fiberglass car as it shrinks even after months of being applied.we done a test for ppg standox by mixing and spraing polyester vs primer and after 2 moths the primer had shrunk well over and inch and the polyester hadnt moved at all.the primer should only be for sealing in the filler and polyester.2 thin coats so it doesnt shrink.our test panels came back after being left in sun for 2 weeks and the paint on the polyester one was fine but the primer one had spider cracks and blow holes in were the prmer was too thick and had moved.
come on lads lets try help him out for stoneleigh :)
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Thanks for your helpful advice, once again Beemaman, As you can probably tell I haven't got a clue when It comes to bodywork, so I have to go along with what I am told :/
I am really hoping that I can get my car ready for Stoneleigh... so Please if anyone can help me out??
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That's a lot of work to have that car ready for Stoneleigh. No window trims electrics to sort and other trim bits. its not just the paint bits its the build up after.
I think if it was already in paint it might be a tall order as parts need to be made still. Wheel arch liners? Interior trim? wiring of lights? Spacers? etc etc.
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Wheel spacers are done, electrics are done
So nowhere near as much work as it sounds
I know it sounds impossible, but surely it's worth giving it a go?
I did ask Sha for a price , so am waiting to see what he comes up with
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OK so it looks like, I might have to give up on the Interior for now, So am going to try my best to at least get the Exterior completed for Stoneleigh..
Wish me Luck.. :)
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I have booked my car to be painted on the 27th April by http://prodipyourcar.com
I am using Autoflex paint which is a brand new auto paint to the UK
Here is an example of the work they do
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Interesting , will dipping your car allow you to get away with darker colours ?
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Just to be clear, this isn't plastidip, it's a new paint that is flexible but sandable & you can polish it :)
I guess we will find out as I'm going with a dark grey metallic
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Got some new pics of progress today
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This weeks update
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She is almost ready for paint ;D
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Great, roll on the 27th! 17 days and counting. Looking forward to seeing it in colour š
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17days and counting every second Mark :)
Can't wait to drive it at last ::)
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Congrats buddy bet your well chuffed now the nightmares over.suns starting to shine now so just in time š
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Very excited looking forward to finally seeing it finished ;D
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Nice one George....soon be burning rubber ;)
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hi george
just wanted to clarify you know the people who are painting your car it isnt a proper 2k bodyshop paintjob it is a plastidip product that can be peeled off at a later date.didnt want you to get confused with a normal paintjob that can not be removed all there products are peelable not 2k paint..
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I know beemaman it's only a temporary solution
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This weeks update, another coat of primer, fingers crossed all good for paint on 27th :)
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I have decided to go with a vinyl wrap, as we missed the deadline last time, through no fault of my own, AutoXclusiv are asking for another Ā£200 deposit :-\
The car is being wrapped on June 11th
I know some of you might not be a fan of vinyl wraps but it's only temporary and will get it painted in the future
So I thought as I'm going with a wrap I might as well make it a bit special and I am going with a brushed metal finish see pic
Sha has told me once the wrap is done the car will be ready for collecting a week later ;D
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Have been to see the car to check on progress, she is being wrapped next Saturday
Has had final cost of primer and is ready to be rubbed down one last time. Body is looking nice and straight.. Fingers crossed all goes to plan next weekend :)
https://goo.gl/photos/3Qs2JRswGeWJ5s5J6
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Hi George cars looking great ,but I must admit you hav got me confused you hav mentioned a couple of times now that the dip then the wrap are only temporary ,all the hard work in painting a car is getting it to the stage you are at now so I don't see how it can be any cheaper to wrap it at this stage rather than put the paint on cheers Jd
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Hi, thanks for your interest, it's not about the cost.. Wrapping is the best option for me at the moment..
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It's been a while since I posted an update, good news the car is finally in paint :)
As the exterior is almost complete, I am looking for someone to help me with the interior,
It doesn't need to be someone who does interiors for a living, if you have done your own interior and fancy the challenge again, I will of course pay the going rate :)
Any ideas or recommendations let me know thanks!!
Let me know your opinion on the colour I have chosen!
https://goo.gl/photos/sv6yV6rNFUPrUtV57
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Looking good, it's been a long time in the making.
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Love the colour
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You must feel like you are on the downhill slope at last George, nice colour ;)
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Thanks guys - still lots to do before she is on the road
If anyone can help out on the interior that would be great ;D
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Please help me out guys, you must know someone who can do my interior???
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I was talking to Mark on Whatsapp about this last night mate
Has he not relaid the info yet mate?
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Hi Lee, yes thanks for looking into it for me I'm just waiting on the contact details now
Thanks
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PM sent
Lee
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Thanks Lee
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Almost done
https://goo.gl/photos/3G8cTw9ccuBofiv59
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Nice !
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Looks great George....I really hope this is the final push for you mate ;)
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The windscreen is back in :o
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More progress
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Well I now have a date for getting my car back
Saturday 17th September ;D
Just 3 weeks left and I get my car back :)
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Well that's a bit of good news mate....... At last..!
Can I ask.....? What are the discs on the bonnet?
Lee
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Hi Lee, had major issues with bonnet hinges so this was the solution we came up
With not ideal ::)
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Glad you finally got a date for completion :) you can then use it :)
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Thanks Beemaman yes finally ;D
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Well here's hoping the weather holds out for a couple more months..!
The smile on your face when you get it on the road will be really wide ;D
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Fingers crossed for some sunshine :)
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She is coming home Monday hurrah
https://goo.gl/photos/3G8cTw9ccuBofiv59
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About bloody time lol :)
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;D
She will be home early Monday morning
More pics then
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At last George....pleased for you mate. ;)
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Finally she is home:)
https://goo.gl/photos/ahCXhnHyfYK1uKPy9
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Glad the saga is over for this part, what's next on the car?
D
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Glad you got there in the end! Enjoy
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Thanks guys, now it's time to get the interior sorted
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it,s been a long bumpy road but you are on the last leg, looking well m8
MADMAN 8)
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At last she is drivable
https://goo.gl/photos/5yfaMXFwnkRdyPmQ8
It's been a long journey but I can finally start to enjoy her :)
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Brilliant mark :D :D :D
Long journey an understatement but finally behind you. Look forward to seeing you and your car at stoneleigh for a few beers
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Better late than never mate enjoy the summer to come and get out there :)
You deserve it :)
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Great news M8, look forward to seeing it in the flesh
MADMAN 8)
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Thanks guys look forward to seeing you all at Stoneleigh
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Brilliant Mark!
Well chuffed for you
I bet your really pleased
Look forward to seeing it in the flesh ;D
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Well done she looks fantastic.
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As the sun was shining at the weekend
I took the opportunity to take some photos
https://goo.gl/photos/HW5CnsuqjYjZiiut6
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I have driven approx 1000 miles in her so far
Everything was going well until one of my BC Racing shocks failed
not what you would expect after just 1000 miles
a replacement damper is Ā£100 because I actually bought them 3 yrs ago not covered under warranty
does anyone else have experience of BC Racing coilovers failing?
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Fitted the new damper yesterday
it has transformed the car, what a difference
After driving the car, I have realised the damper must have been faulty when I fitted the coilovers
Managed to fit my genuine F430 mirrors too
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Pe2kTVsnmqJALFxj1
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Nice, did you get the electric motor or the challenge manual mirrors? I got the manual adjustable just so I didnāt have to do wiring on mine, lazy.
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Looking great, Enjoy
MADMAM
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@ Ripping6gears I just went with the standard mirrors, havenāt wired up yet, Iām ok just adjusting manually for now as itās only me driving the car :)
@madman thanks. What are your building at the moment? Will have to take a drive up one weekend for a catch up :)
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Hiya G/L,
Almost finished a Scudo with a 250 cal in waiting.
Call in anytime kettle will be hot.
I,ll PM you my tel. no.
MADMAN
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You do know how to keep yourself busy :)
Any pics to share ?
I do love a Scudo
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Finally got my air ride
Fronts need adjusting but happy so far
https://photos.app.goo.gl/LBJhYP1jhkh9vSTP2
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You can now follow my build on instagram @ https://instagram.com/theperrari?r=nametag
& on YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAmGbTVxuBSG-DvDvw0I1bQ
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My car has now been sold, I hope the new owner has as much fun with her as I did.
I just wanted to say thank you for all the help from the members of the forum.
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Hi buddy congrats on sale whatās your next ride ?
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I have a few cars that I would like but really fancy a mustang
Thanks for all your help Beemaman, just so you know the cracks never reappeared so great work thank you
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Hi buddy glad to hear the cracks never came back :) hope you get the next car you desire :)