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Author Finally back on the road with a new look. Pics inside
Rob E
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14th Aug 11 at 11:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
As some of you may remember I had a little setback with getting my Roadster MOT'd and back on the road thanks to some thieving scumbag!

Anyway, yesterday was a great day and she finally made it back onto the road

She had been looking very unloved and in such an embarrassing state after being stood for 9 months



After the wheels came back from the refurbishers (the right colour this time!) I got her down to the MOT station yesterday morning.







She flew through with an advisory on a bulb and some front pads starting to get low....Then came the cleaning session!

9 months worth of grime to fight



After the first wash, she was still looking very dull and oxidisation was heavy





I clayed the whole car, this is the grime that came of a small section of the bonnet





Yuck! After I clayed it, I washed her again, then applied the good old Meguires three stage to her. I dressed the plastics and bullshitted up the tyres and she was restored to her former glory. This could only mean it was time for some pics

Unfortunately when I got to the location I realised my flashgun was very low on battery so I couldn't get too many photos but here are a few.
Ben G
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14th Aug 11 at 11:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
That looks great! Not usually a fan of these as they have a feminin look but this one is lovely and butch.
DanCobb
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14th Aug 11 at 11:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Very shiny , love those wheels!
Rob E
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Cheers guys I still need to stick the centrecaps back on the wheels and I've got some OEM splitters to install front and rear when I get chance. Should help make it look even less feminine then
John G
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14th Aug 11 at 12:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
pics and videos of supercharger fitted and running required rob
Rob E
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14th Aug 11 at 12:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'm off out to pick the Mrs up within the next hour, I'll remember to take a vid especially for you John
Rich H
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14th Aug 11 at 12:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Red roof really makes that car for me for some reason!

What wheels were on it before? Can't remember!

Looks good anyway
AlunJ
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14th Aug 11 at 13:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
still makes me want to get one
Chris F
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Registered: 26th Dec 05
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14th Aug 11 at 15:30   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I love this!

Not even that gay!
Jambo
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14th Aug 11 at 16:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Lovely. Red roof is great
Whittie
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14th Aug 11 at 16:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Supercharger sorted on it then mate?
IainL
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14th Aug 11 at 17:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Lovely wee motor, like the cross-spokes!
Martin W
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14th Aug 11 at 17:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
like that a lot
gez bay
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looks lovley rob
Rob E
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17th Aug 11 at 17:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Thanks guys

They are the same wheels that were on it before Rich, they are Ronal LS but I had them resprayed and polished up the lip. I still need to stick the centrebadges back on though.

Alex, its all running as if its stock. I've had no teething problems or anything which im suprised about! I'm home over bankholiday so pop on up. I might sort out a bbq at mine over the weekend so ill let you know and feel free to come along
Jonny.K
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17th Aug 11 at 21:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
wht size is it ive been looking at getting one but want one thtl broad sideways with no bother atal haha
Damon.c
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18th Aug 11 at 09:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
The car look greats what are the wheels bbs?
Adam_B
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18th Aug 11 at 13:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Looks nice that, any pics of the engine? What sort of power is it putting out?
DansCorsaSXi
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18th Aug 11 at 13:59   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Lovely car that mate.

Star silver C20XE SXi Project thread

Smoke Grey Corsa GSi Project thread
Rob E
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19th Aug 11 at 15:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
They are Ronal LS wheels but have always been badged as BBS while I've had them as the Ronal badges look shite.

Ive only got a crappy phone pic taken when it was first installed.


 
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