MrBlonde's 172 cup

[leeds2592]

Will that not melt or is it quite tough stuff?

For that price I suppose you won't be losing much if it doesn't work.

 

[MrBlonde]

Will that not melt or is it quite tough stuff?

For that price I suppose you won't be losing much if it doesn't work.

No idea yet mate till it comes,but for the price dont really matter if it does melt.

Might even put some black exhaust wrap round it

 

[MrBlonde]

Well that rubber pipping came this morning,its seems good but i think its maybe a bit to small as tight fit & sticks out abit.

 

[flebay]

Well that rubber pipping came this morning,its seems good but i think its maybe a bit to small as tight fit & sticks out abit.

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Now I know why people spend the £ on the 182 surround.

 

[MrBlonde]

Yeah mate,its not a great fit!.i dont think an oe one would fit tho.
Have to eithe get another thicker pipping or some other idea.

@flebay

 

[Stefan.]

Lol that looks so bad!!!

But was cheap enough, get a 182 surround and be good

 

[Stay Puft]

Definitely get a proper one mate!

 

[Chris_Beer]

If an OE one doesnt fit, I'd just leave it without mate.

How come the cut outs so large anyway?

Also take a look at the PMS exhaust on the for sale section, he's used a rubber surround of some sort and looks good.

 

[182_steve]

Yeah i'd agree with the above, if the standard part doesn't fit, just leave it :up: proves why people spend the extra ££ but well worth trying for that money, nothing lost there at all, if it had worked, would have been a billy bargain!

 

[Chris_Beer]

This is the PMS system for sale, his looks alright?

 

[MrBlonde]

Yeah it does look shite,but dont matter as was only a couple of quid so no loss.

Could one of you measure the oe one for me please and i'll see if its close enough to fit?:blush:

He just made it that big as he didnt want the bumper to melt.

That one above is perfect!,i might have to message him and see what he used @Chris_Beer @mintno1

But what about using black exhaust material actually round the exhaust??

 

[MrBlonde]

Ive found out its motorcycle screen trim,i cant find that look tho only smooth.

I might try one of these tho?...

 

[MrBlonde]

All washed and ready for a day of detailing and oil\filter change

Also painted the rear box,wasn't keen on seeing a shiny exhaust.

 

[MrBlonde]

Thought i would put a few photos up after a day cleaning.

 

[npt]

That either needs a new bumper, or you could repair it with fibre glass and start again

All washed and ready for a day of detailing and oil\filter change
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Also painted the rear box,wasn't keen on seeing a shiny exhaust.
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needs

 

[MrBlonde]

That either needs a new bumper, or you could repair it with fibre glass and start again

needs

Needs a new bumper?,why's that?

 

[182_steve]

Looks stunning matey :up:

 

[Jekyll]

Looks minty fresh Steve :up:

 

[Chris_Beer]

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Sitting pretty.. !

Dropped the front a little?

Don't change the wheels :smile:

 

[MrBlonde]

Sitting pretty.. !

Dropped the front a little?

Don't change the wheels :smile:

No mate ive not dropped the front,looks lower because of the slate stones.

Need to get the passenger side coilover rebuilt tho as it's leaking

As for the turinis,i will keep them & just get a nice set of tyres.

 

[imprezaworks]

Looking great

 

[Jekyll]

Shame about the leaking front bud. I'm sure Gaz don't take that long to build them and there customer service is great.

 

[MrBlonde]

Shame about the leaking front bud. I'm sure Gaz don't take that long to build them and there customer service is great.

Yeah ive emailed Byron to see if they can do it this Friday,he said last time they would do the rears if i took it down there as its my daily.

 

[mintno1]

Car's looking great Steve, I was going to ask you what suspension you were running, car sit's great, how old are the Gaz's?

 

[MrBlonde]

Car's looking great Steve, I was going to ask you what suspension you were running, car sit's great, how old are the Gaz's?

Thanks mate,its on GAZ GHA'S and no idea on age as i bought them 2nd hand,drivers side was rebuilt.Just need to get the passenger side done and some covers.

 

[Jekyll]

So are the doing it while you wait then?

 

[MrBlonde]

So are the doing it while you wait then?

Hopefully mate,i did ask a few months ago about the doing the rears as he said they need to be re-valved as thats what the little knocking noise you can get and said they could do them while i wait.But then the rears maybe a lot easier quicker to build and to remove from the car.

 

[Jekyll]

When they did mine I was only there an hour or 2. It didn't take long.

 

[MrBlonde]

When they did mine I was only there an hour or 2. It didn't take long.

Got a reply back from byron this morning & he cant do it,as its the busiest time of year for them & they weren't busy when he said before,so i'll just have to send it off next week mate,still got a couple of weeks till i go Scotland so should be cool.

 

[Chambers_RS]

 

[Jekyll]

Very aggressive!

 

[MrBlonde]

Not sure why you posted that pic mate but,aggressive looking cup :up:

@Chambers_RS

 

[Iain C]

Looks lovely. Aread the xeons OK come mot time?

 

[yeecup]

Love this cup however not a fan of the exhaust and cut bumper, prefer the standard stealth look, but that's just me.

 

[MrBlonde]

Looks lovely. Aread the xeons OK come mot time?

Yeah i did wonder this myself,but last time i got the mot done they didn't mention anything,so i'll just stick to that mot station.

 

[MrBlonde]

Love this cup however not a fan of the exhaust and cut bumper, prefer the standard stealth look, but that's just me.

Thanks mate!

To be honest I prefer the stealth look to,but i wanted to reduce the drone sound you get on motorways.Its growing on me tho,just need to find something for a exhaust trim which im finding hard to.

 

[MrBlonde]

 

[Christopher]

Not sure why you posted that pic mate but,aggressive looking cup :up:

@Chambers_RS

Lol. Same. Hijack.
Yours looks awesome mate. One of the nicest I've seen.

 

[182_steve]

Those last photos!! I seriously now need to go and buff my own Clio again for some of that shine :hearteyes:

 

[MrBlonde]

Thanks for the nice comments @182_steve & @Christopher

I noticed the headlights in the photos so been out this morning to give them another buff!

Im Still not happy tho Hana,i need to get a better Was & Polish,I've been recommended these ones from @oVerboost.

PoorBoys World White Diamond Show Glaze
Collimate 915 D'Elegance was
PoorBoys World Super Slick & Sure
AG Car Glass Polish