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#1 chris_uk

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 07:21 PM

i hardly ever post in my project thread anymore so ill just post this up here as a mini project.

so..

asi got them, slapped them on the car to see what they look like, initial impressions were good, some places fit badly but nothing i shouldnt be able to sort out.


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fixing the damage from shipping (not a great deal tbh)


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#2 chris_uk

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 07:22 PM

inner skin just rested on the hardtop

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inner skin bolted down

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hardtop bolted down in place (dry atm) get it all lined up and see what needs modifying


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this needs a little touch up

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 07:25 PM

a couple of things i have realised since getting this and studying it.. 1. i need to relocate an aerial - looking at a windscreen type one. 2. i think i have figured out a way to hinge the rear coupe - i will try it and report back.

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 07:25 PM

Looking good so far. You going to finish it off in red then?

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 07:27 PM

yea, im going to wrap it.

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 07:35 PM

Good work Chris thumbsup

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 07:40 PM

Great pictures,the Vx is going to look great,really like this coupe mod.... Will be great when there's a few of them out and about.

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 07:45 PM

Bringing mine next for you to do mate :D

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 07:46 PM

Will be great when there's a buy, fit and forget version :lol:

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 07:47 PM

Will be great when there's a few of them out and about.


No it won't

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 07:51 PM

it may look like i know what im doing.. but i dont really lol not got a clue.. im just taking it bit by bit.

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 07:51 PM


Will be great when there's a few of them out and about.


No it won't

Why's that mike?

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 07:53 PM

1. i need to relocate an aerial - looking at a windscreen type one.


Me too, interested to see what options will actually work on a plastic car.
Looking good Chris

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 08:45 PM


Will be great when there's a few of them out and about.


No it won't

Why's that mike?


Coz mine was the one and only :(

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 09:22 PM



Will be great when there's a few of them out and about.


No it won't

Why's that mike?


Coz mine was the one and only :(

You must of set the standard,other people wanting the same look as your vx should be taken as a very nice complement.

#16 chris_uk

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 09:25 PM

down forget the britcar 24hr was first.

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 09:26 PM

:D I see the sig avatar has had an update :D

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 09:39 PM

:D I see the sig avatar has had an update :D



yea.. like it? :D

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 09:40 PM

yep :D, needs the roof scoop on pic three though :P

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Posted 28 February 2013 - 09:42 PM

oops.. lol forgot





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