redmex Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) Hang on what? You left the car in first with the car running on tick over to create your own lathe?Its the way Ive always done them. One wheel on the ground to make the free hub rotate when in gear..Obviously you use the file so the wheel is pulling the file away from you so no risk involved. Remember play safe now children lol Edited July 2, 2012 by redmex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmex Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 More progress.. This turned up http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/29351.jpg Car before fitting rear set of springs http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/29352.jpg After fitting rears "-40mm"... Rain stopped fitting fronts http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/29353.jpg And just some messing about with the escort badge made this http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/29355.jpg Really need weather to improve so i can finish the Alloys! Sparkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmex Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) Well after a dreadfull experience with the wrong rear springs being supplied making the suspension bottom out coilbound, Ive ordered a complete new lowering kit from someone else. On a good note, Sunday I finished the 16 inch rim resto's .. Yes the rain did eventually stop Anyway, what do you think... http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/29372.jpg Comments welcome, good or bad Sparkie Edited July 9, 2012 by redmex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezz Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 refurb of the wheels is good mate why arent you fitting the elecy sunroof you've got for sale to the scrote?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmex Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 refurb of the wheels is good mate why arent you fitting the elecy sunroof you've got for sale to the scrote?! Cheers for the thumbs up on the refurb. They seemed to worked out very well and now owe me just under £90 for all 5 including one tyre as new. I need to find some tyres with the protective rib on them. Any suggestions of ones that have the rib? I might fit the lecky roof to the Scrote, but tbh im skint and need get something back from the 2 litre donor as im out of dosh atm If I sell something else 1st then ill keep the lecky roof as they are good Sparkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmex Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) Wheels now fitted. Got a new set of TOYO Proxies for £214 inc p&p from "Camskill" (they have the anti curbing rib on them ) I slid them on on with my Tyre machine and had local Tyre co balance them for £16.60.... Bargain My suspension kit from Venom motorsport still hasn't arrived, I'm getting peed off asking where they are Customer service "0" Oh well the car to date now has honeycomb Grille and new rims http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/29441.jpg I'm looking for a 1.8 plastic inlet and intake pipework for a 2 litre conversion if anyone has one spare, let me know Sparkie Edited July 26, 2012 by redmex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meekstaaa Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Usually i'd say paint the bumpers and bump strips but there's something about this with the alloys that makes it look really nice, keep up the good work! you need to smoke the side repeaters though, match the bump strips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Car looks so clean mate in that pic couple above. What Proxies did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmex Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Usually i'd say paint the bumpers and bump strips but there's something about this with the alloys that makes it look really nice, keep up the good work! you need to smoke the side repeaters though, match the bump strips.I know, some reason im starting to like it this way too.. Maybe its cleaner/sharper?As for the repeaters, im not sure smoked or clear to match the front indicators?? I like these lamps at ebayI have some clear LED's that work orange when lit to fit them so im very tempted wot ya think? Sparkie Car looks so clean mate in that pic couple above. What Proxies did you get?cheers mate, your car is very nice, but this is growing on me as its different. Im thinking of putting front fogs in it next but im not sure if it will kill the clean base looks of the Mex. Also the front bumper has honeycomb grille blanks in where the fogs go which isnt bad looking as a lower spec bumper goes Tyres are the tr1 Proxies mate.. I didnt think they would ship them at the price as it was mega cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) I was hoping that you had a different spec proxie, I got TR1's dude, fitted and balanced for £190, 16"s. Was shipping like £40? Edit: hangon lol, that's for 4 isn't it? If so what a price!! I wouldn't stress about foglights for the moment, maybe something towards the end of your plans. Edited July 26, 2012 by Naylor2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmex Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 I was hoping that you had a different spec proxie, I got TR1's dude, fitted and balanced for £190, 16"s. Was shipping like £40? Edit: hangon lol, that's for 4 isn't it? If so what a price!!195/45/16 four TR1's inc delivery £214. Cheapest by far for me as everyone else wanted over £300 try here next time if it helps Camskill site What do you reckon on the side repeaters.. Clear or smoked?. I think clear as the smoked might take away the clean base look Im open to persuasion lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I was hoping that you had a different spec proxie, I got TR1's dude, fitted and balanced for £190, 16"s. Was shipping like £40? Edit: hangon lol, that's for 4 isn't it? If so what a price!!195/45/16 four TR1's inc delivery £214. Cheapest by far for me as everyone else wanted over £300 try here next time if it helps Camskill site What do you reckon on the side repeaters.. Clear or smoked?. I think clear as the smoked might take away the clean base look Im open to persuasion lol I'd say clear, smoked look nice on much darker colours, I know red is kinda dark but you know what I'm saying. That for four tyres is an amazing price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmex Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 I was hoping that you had a different spec proxie, I got TR1's dude, fitted and balanced for £190, 16"s. Was shipping like £40? Edit: hangon lol, that's for 4 isn't it? If so what a price!!195/45/16 four TR1's inc delivery £214. Cheapest by far for me as everyone else wanted over £300 try here next time if it helps Camskill site What do you reckon on the side repeaters.. Clear or smoked?. I think clear as the smoked might take away the clean base look Im open to persuasion lol I'd say clear, smoked look nice on much darker colours, I know red is kinda dark but you know what I'm saying. That for four tyres is an amazing price.I know it is damn cheap for a set of 4 Im ordering clear to try it, cheers bud for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I was hoping that you had a different spec proxie, I got TR1's dude, fitted and balanced for £190, 16"s. Was shipping like £40? Edit: hangon lol, that's for 4 isn't it? If so what a price!!195/45/16 four TR1's inc delivery £214. Cheapest by far for me as everyone else wanted over £300 try here next time if it helps Camskill site What do you reckon on the side repeaters.. Clear or smoked?. I think clear as the smoked might take away the clean base look Im open to persuasion lol I'd say clear, smoked look nice on much darker colours, I know red is kinda dark but you know what I'm saying. That for four tyres is an amazing price.I know it is damn cheap for a set of 4 Im ordering clear to try it, cheers bud for the input No problem mate, s'nice motor, I would paint match bumpers though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmex Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 I was hoping that you had a different spec proxie, I got TR1's dude, fitted and balanced for £190, 16"s. Was shipping like £40? Edit: hangon lol, that's for 4 isn't it? If so what a price!!195/45/16 four TR1's inc delivery £214. Cheapest by far for me as everyone else wanted over £300 try here next time if it helps Camskill site What do you reckon on the side repeaters.. Clear or smoked?. I think clear as the smoked might take away the clean base look Im open to persuasion lol I'd say clear, smoked look nice on much darker colours, I know red is kinda dark but you know what I'm saying. That for four tyres is an amazing price.I know it is damn cheap for a set of 4 Im ordering clear to try it, cheers bud for the input No problem mate, s'nice motor, I would paint match bumpers though!I know, most ppl wd. The red scrotes ive seen with matched bumpers look awful unless using the whole body kit like your has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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