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They're talking bo11ocks about the servicing
Typical reno they'll charge you over the odds for servicing a car that they feel is unroad worthy because of the shocks
Total double standards
In cold hard cash terms the Cup is worth say ~7k the Trophy would cost you say ~12k thats 5k for aircon, recaros and abs!
Fair enough the Trophy is almost 3 years newer but the Cup is still basically a 'new car'
Performance is the same (no arguements please)
Spend £350 on some...
Yep mate 300 miles per tank i managed 365 the other week but it was awful weather so i was taking it very very easy
Give me a shout mate i'll try and help lol
Neil: yes a few additions under the bonnet since the FCS that pic isn't the best as the light just bounces off the chrome... i was lying on the garage roof!
Its difficult keeping it that clean under the hood at this time of year especially as i'm doing 300 miles a week in her
Inside its...
Full respray in Ford Imperial Blue including all plastics and rubbers
16” inch lightweight Speedline Turini’s powder coated in Trophy steel colour
205/40 Yokohama Parada tyres all round
Hi-Spec big brake conversion on front: 300mm drilled and vented discs on gold anodised lightweight alloy...
Looking good as always chris
About time with that rear lock mechanism ;)
Get some mk2 interior handles on there... i'm selling some DIY sets at the moment if you're interested drop me a PM
You should start a thread soley about the transplant and full build with progress checks, problems encountered/solved/recommendations etc and a photographic history
The last similar thread was clean's / craigs TB'd valver, it was a great thread to follow!
Cheers for all the comments people
Its defo getting waxed again soon but after over 2 hours cleaning and drying it on sat in the cold i couldn't even squeeze out the sponge my hands were that numb!
Neil: I've got another phase 1 wheel but its totally perfect, came froma low milage R19, had the whole 3 spoke insert hand polished up to excellent standard
Jonny: The aerial came off a random 1.2 clio at a scrappy presumed its just a renault item, its less than half the length of the...
Its had quite a few changes since the FCS chris
Coilovers, steering wheel, shorter ariel, trophy coloured wheels instead of matt black
I'll put some fresh engine bay pics up soon as theres now a few extra bits under the bonnet
Lemans skirts they were on the car when i bought it
They're almost impossible to track down and need work to fit
Far easier option is to use R19 skirts they're very subtle and only need minor work to fit them