Hi all,

So i finally managed to get myself a project to start work on. Definately needed some tlc after being left idle for a few months so i decided to spend all day cleaning and figuring out various other things (looks like i might be needing some help ).

On the wants list:
Flutes
17" alloys
lowering
new drivers front window (scratched quite badly )
boot spoiler

Anyway here she is (ive decided that her name is now Maddy )

Just got her home
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First thing is a bloody good wash and clean out
Brother doesnt look impressed, kids aye!
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Work begins
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quick blast of black spray (excuse the dirty finger marks :P )
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Nice bum
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Luckily ive managed to talk the parents to letting me keep Maddy on the drive so shes gonna get some serious TLC over the next few months

Cheers
Lerch

looks very nice mate. Looking forward to seeing results after all your TLC

Nice motor

Looks like its been looked after, still got a good colour to it.

Nice car

Yep as Daz said looks like it's been looked after, our's was a pig when we bought it

Good luck and I hope it turns out how you want it

Nice little red F

Nice going mate, enjoy doing your mods mate,

Looks nice matey

Nice car, and excellent color

Hey all,

Spent the day cleaning and polishing today seeing as the weather was playing ball. Watcha think bearing in mind all i had was some £2.99 polish and some old pants :P

Looking forward to getting my new shiny bits this week and wheels should make a big difference. Hopefully she will be ready to take to Japshow.

before her spa day
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polish on
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polish off
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Now to find somewhere to put these club stickers

looks so much better mate. Really Nice

Christ

I thought it had a good colour to it before, excellent work

I wouldnt put as much polish on as you have done, it'll take a lot longer to remove. I only work a small area at a time and find it easier

Excellent work

yeah i usually do it panel by panel DMS but thought id try sumet different today it was a bit harder to get off but same result

Does look good chap all credit to you.

That has come up so well mate, really nice.

Done a few things when i got in tonight.

Club stickers badge needs work me thinks
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tried some light tinting spray on the repeaters as well, not sure whether it needs another coat or even if i like it
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Hey all,

heres a few pics of the updates ive managed to get done this week. Ive replaced the front calipers,discs and pads and obviously the new wheels :P Lowering springs are on the way so thats next weekend's task and also new rear shoes. Anyway heres a few pics
horrible old brake stuff
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painted rear drums.... funds just dont warrant upgrading to discs just yet :'(
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new brake work on the front (i know its rather basic but funds are low and my job doesnt pay enough, ask nathan (323f rock)
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Looking a bit more sexier with the new wheels and brake stuff!
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bit of a beading shot for the finish
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be intrested to see what you guys think

Lerch

Much better!!!
But, If the car was mine, I paint the rear drums in black or dark grey

Thats really looking great mate, super work.

Looking wicked chap, so much better with the new wheels

Just need to drop it now

I like the alloys mate .

quick question, how the hell did you get it to go up the ramps
mine wont unless i use a jack
but stunning work and great results

[quote="marshymob"]quick question, how the hell did you get it to go up the ramps
mine wont unless i use a jack
but stunning work and great results [/quote]

the ramps are home made matey and are much smaller than they look on the photos plus it hasnt been lowered or anything yet so its still like a 4x4 atm

I think you should machine polish maddy, the paint has great potential i think, and as you said, when the springs arrive they will make a great diffrence.

What size tires?

Looking good matey... makes me miss my red F's!

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Looking pretty good today mate! hopefully get her lowered in the week

Cheers for the comments guys! Went out and spent a considerable amount on cleaning stuff so hopefully ill get a chance to use them this week (if it doesnt lash down with rain as usual!). Borrowing a machine polishing thingy magic this week aswell so lets see what results that brings.

Cheers for the help offer nathan, although the bites are taking forever to arrive

Looking nice mate, but for the love of christ lower it quickly!!

okai what do you think now? 40mm lowering springs and side flutes woop! i guess nathan helped a little so thought i would include his 2
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what a mong
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