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Author Evo VIII FQ340 MR project ***BANTER FOR LE MANS!***
big eck
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1st Apr 12 at 23:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Fuckin finally

Really makes a MASSIVE difference eh. What did you use to seperate them, heat gun or hairdrier in a box??? I used a heat gun on mine and burnt my fingers a few times lol.
thegsi
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Haha I knew you'd approve!

Yeh man so happy with how they turned out. Used a heat gun and lots of patience.
big eck
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Did you manage to melt any tabs??? I melted a few on mine but the original glue was that sticky it didn't matter lol. They look great at night as well with the hid projectors.

Your wheels ready to go on yet???
thegsi
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Na mate everything was sound.
Well they may be....maybe not
big eck
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Just get them on lol. Wanna see what they look like.
thegsi
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Do you think I'm fuckin made of money?! It's not exactly cheap!
Jamie-C
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Amazing how much better it looks for such a small mod! So much fresher looking up front now
thegsi
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OK so I have got the tyres now and the spacers are on their way. Need some spigots too. Went for Falken FK452 in a 255/35/18:



Cheeky bit of stretch. Just enough



My Punto workhorse!!



The tyres are on so I can get them fitted and check for clearance etc. Once I'm happy, they'll be coming back off to be refurbed. Went over and chucked the rears on. They clear the struts and lower arms perfectly. The only thing I am worrying about is the arch, whether it'll catch or not. Once this sh!tty weather clears up, I'll have to check on the road.
Graham88
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4th Apr 12 at 18:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
That's definetly going to catch that lip
thegsi
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We'll see but I think you're right
big eck
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Should have went for the 245s for a bit of side wall roll. It shouldn't be to much £££ to have the rear arches rolled in a bit.
thegsi
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255/35's are shallower than 245/40's
Graham88
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Definetly worth getting the arches rolled mate it makes a big difference to clearance, just make sure you get a proper company to do it
thegsi
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Well I contacted that Arch Enemy but they said they won't do it. After research it looks as if its a tricky job on these. I have a few mates who own body shops so might do the rounds tomorrow.
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Are they staying white Jay? I hope not. Love the bit of stretch.

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Graham88
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Strange they won't do it!? Surely it's their job
Gareth T
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4th Apr 12 at 23:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Love these wheels
thegsi
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quote:
Originally posted by DansCorsaSXi
Are they staying white Jay? I hope not. Love the bit of stretch.


HELL NO!!!!!
Once fitment/ride height is sorted, the tyres will be back off and wheels to be refurbed. Then tyres back on/balanced up.
thegsi
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quote:
Originally posted by Graham88
Strange they won't do it!? Surely it's their job

I know! Fuckin frauds ain't they
thegsi
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5th Apr 12 at 09:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Spacers!
thegsi
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The car is now up on stands whilst the wheel get refurbed.







[Edited on 13-04-2012 by thegsi]
Darryl H
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They are going to look awesome

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Looks amazing on the Rota's!
thegsi
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Cheers for that grovit

Well I did try and sand back the calipers and just re-laquer them but the grime and brake dust was too bedded in so I decided to go all out and paint them again. (The rears were not painted just re-laquered)

Before:





...and during:



and then done with new decals on the front!





The wheels are now on too. Man, what an expensive game and made even worse when I see companies on here offering deals but never mind. Here's a sneaky pic:



OK so the wheels are on and I am so so happy. Will be getting some proper pics when my mate is free next to do so. Here they are:



Got these badges made and I love them! Such a neat little touch:



...and finally a teaser

DansCorsaSXi
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Nice to finally meet you and Sean today mate. Here's some piccys i took. Both proper machines!







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