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[Chris1992]

ha, i just scrolled up really quickly and in the first trailer pic it looked like it had a massive front wheel 

[Jared Mk3]

ahh i know the feeling man, wish i had mine at uni with me so i could work on it... DO IT!!! theyll look sweet! although i am biased haha  

 

I knew that would be your response - I might just consider it 

 

 

Looking pretty good mate! Good luck with the studying too!

 

Thanks mate! She'll get there. I'm itching to work on her, but the studies do come first.

 

ha, i just scrolled up really quickly and in the first trailer pic it looked like it had a massive front wheel 

 

I noticed that as well, had a good laugh. Was wondering if anyone else would see that 

[Jared Mk3]

So I had a few minutes after studying today to fit the tail lights :

 

 

Forgotten how good her bum looked :

 

 

She needs a really good wash and a vacuum now, then I can start adding some bits here and there in my free time.

Edited by Jared Mk3, 02 July 2017 - 05:58 PM.

[Jared Mk3]

Bought some replacement over riders for the rear bumper. They're much better than the originals :

 

 

As as some replacement refectors. Now I can pick and choose between these and mine :

 

Edited by Jared Mk3, 02 July 2017 - 06:00 PM.

[Vinay-RS]

Lovely progress Jared! 

[Jared Mk3]

Lovely progress Jared!

Thanks man.

[Jared Mk3]

Well, the front bumper and four reflectors are on, but it got dark, so no picture. The plan is to get the rear bumper on tomorrow with the new over riders etc. Looks like nothing has been done though . . . 

[Jared Mk3]

Fitted up the bumpers and got everything bolted up. Used brand new bolts and cleaned up the originals on the over riders :

 

 

 

Also fitted up the correct reflectors in their holes, as well as a new and correct boot rubber.

Edited by Jared Mk3, 02 July 2017 - 06:01 PM.

[Jared Mk3]

Fitted the grille and buttons this afternoon :

Edited by Jared Mk3, 02 July 2017 - 06:02 PM.

[Jared Mk3]

Fitted the arches today with a rubber strip for protection and looks :

 

 

Here's a close up of the fit :

 

 

I think it looks like it was made to fit this, but that's just me.

 

I fitted all four, but the darkness and a thunderstorm was coming in, so I'll have to take pictures tomorrow. I might just keep the white roof.

Edited by Jared Mk3, 02 July 2017 - 06:03 PM.

[Chris1992]

love how youve trimmed them round the bumpers! like you say, looks like it was meant to be. top job! 

[Jared Mk3]

Thanks mate, wait until you see the front - quite the professional look 

 

Also, I stood looking at the car from the side today and I was seriously thinking about some banded steelies 

[Chris1992]

Also, I stood looking at the car from the side today and I was seriously thinking about some banded steelies 

 

haha, i think you know what im going to say to that.   

[Jared Mk3]

I might have to just go ahead and do it 

[Jared Mk3]

I took the car out this morning while there is some bright sunshine. This is what the front looks like :

 

 

And the fitment by the front bumper :

 

 

It took me ages to get the slot in the arch just right for the bumper to slide into. Also, the front arches weren't designed to go down so far, they're supposed to sit above the bumper, but then again, even that wouldn't work as I'd have to modify them to fit as well (the Elf/Hornet bumper sits a lot higher). Also, I much prefer the look of them fitted like this, it looks neater and it'll also make the car look lower than it actually is.

 

Lastly, a full side view. You can see how blue she really is (absolutely filthy though - makes me sad) :

 

 

This view really makes me wonder about some banded steelies.

Edited by Jared Mk3, 02 July 2017 - 06:05 PM.