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I certainly did matey and they are brand new just as you described :) thanks so much :)
I will hopefully get them fitted the next few days (if the weather is ok).
R26
Rear brakes
Been having a few issues with the handbrake sticking on over the winter so thought I would investigate:
And found the issue:
So got a pair of replacements:
Gave them a lick of red paint:
Calipers fitted, new Brembo pads, rattle clips and gave the disc hubs and spacers a...
Jamaica Yellow - wow this takes me back - colour of awesomeness!! What a motor :)
I remember going to see a JY Nova Sr years ago and it being held together with body filler :(
It would be a tough choice but I think it would be the 200 as its a rare colour and better looking.
Thanks buddy, is was blooming great when you had it, I just put my stamp on it ;)
Thanks mate. It's running 289/291 and the power delivery is crazy and the r26 gearbox dies a great job getting...
Thanks matey - previous owner still on here (thanks to @charltjr) and contacted me when he was thinking of selling it - the fact it was a rare storm and already had the r26 engine transplant was a no brainer :)
An awesome colour and car but in standard form the 200 is a little lacking in...
R26
Recaro seat covers - fresh from Thailand via eBay - I was very very sceptical about these but are awesome and fit like a glove :)
STORM 200
Fresh MOT with no issues :)
R26
New door handle fitted - old end cap cracking - a very very common issue. New complete handle kit fitted.
Old:
New:
New front speakers fitted.
Replacement auto dim rear view fitted - old one de-laminating so needed changing so went for an upgrade :)
Old:
New:
As above turn the whole plug, you will hear a click and it pulls out. Put new plug in and make sure it locates into the ball socket and turn/click into place.
Its the headlight height level adjuster by the way. Had to do it on my Trophy.
This is a lovely motor and I personally scrutinised it at 2016 Origine RS but the statement "The car has received no body work attention" is not true as I found overspray lines under the bonnet and around the window seals where it had been poorly masked up.
Got to be the best available :)
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