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mickey5 **
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Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 21:49 Post subject: Google Ads keep this community free to join! |
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Roger Fairclough *******
Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 1619 Location: Redditch Worcestershire
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Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 23:51 Post subject: |
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Just a word of advice with regards your covered in wheel nuts.
Take the covers off and give a good coating of something to protect everything from corrosion.
Then re-do it every 2 months or so.
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munster **
Joined: 09 Jan 2011 Posts: 114 Location: Cheshire uk
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 0:18 Post subject: |
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Like the lights where did you get them and was the wiring straight forward _________________ LC 95 LWB 3.0TD, Cooper STT 265/75/16, Alien Snorkel, 40mm Ironman SL, 2000w inverter,Sterling Bat to Bat split charger system, Diff breathers,HID 8" Spots,bootstorage drawers.TTI 1100CB, Terrain RTT+ Awning, K4 winch mount, Goodwinch TDS Goldfish winch |
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Jimbo4x4 ****
Joined: 27 Apr 2009 Posts: 447 Location: Wherever my wheels have taken me today
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 0:26 Post subject: |
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Congratulations, your 'cruiser is now 50% less practical and 100% more chav.
Think the numberplate might be trying to tell you something
Sorry, just my opinion but I had to do it. _________________
With great power comes great responsibility. That's why I have a 2.4! |
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Mark ***
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 172 Location: Uganda
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:57 Post subject: |
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Jimbo4x4 wrote: |
Think the numberplate might be trying to tell you something
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Yep - the car is definitely protesting....
Its hilarious even here in Uganda...you see these high end 4x4's with huge wheels and about 5mm of rubber around them...must go through a set of wheels every year.
Of course - just one (more) persons opinion
Regards
Mark _________________ KZJ78 - custom front bumper, 'proper' side steps, rear protection bar, homemade roofrack, 2" Dobinson lift, Dobinson Steering Damper, 12v outlet in boot, blanked EGR valve, 50W reverse bulbs.
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Brett ****
Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 354 Location: Norfolk (UK)
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:33 Post subject: |
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I think your next mod should be a set of lowering springs, it would look awesome slammed to the floor with those 20" bad boys _________________ Brett
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mickey5 **
Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Posts: 88 Location: london
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 17:24 Post subject: |
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I got the lights from e bay and the wiring was kinda straight forward. All the wiring is at the back of the car already. All you need are some new wires, and plugs and thats it. You also need some bulb holders for the lights.
And regards to the "rubber". The tyres actually last very long and handles brilliantly in all round weather. We had quite a bit of snow here and it never got stuck. I had KUHMO tyres on with about 5mm tread all round which lasted for about 5 years and done about 50,000+, Plus I live in Milton Keynes where there is a roundabout every half mile!
And Lowering it might look good and improve handling but you also get a very harsh ride which I dont want. |
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Jimbo4x4 ****
Joined: 27 Apr 2009 Posts: 447 Location: Wherever my wheels have taken me today
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 18:24 Post subject: |
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mickey5 wrote: |
And regards to the "rubber". The tyres actually last very long and handles brilliantly in all round weather. |
The problems Mark and I were refering to involve the tyre sidewall having such a low profile. In off road situations your blingin' rimz would last all of 5mins with so little protection from the sidewalls, but if it's just a Chelsea tractor you're after then I'm not one to judge - having 4x4's purely for road use is an issue I have strong opinions on.
I can vouch for Kumho's road tyre's performance and longevity as I had some fitted to my old Civic Coupe. I noticed you have Pirelli's on these wheels, another good road tyre
If you're going down this road then I think the first mod should have been next mod should be to colour match the spare wheel cover
Jim. _________________
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mickey5 **
Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Posts: 88 Location: london
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 19:14 Post subject: |
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Well, I dont go off-roading, It's more of a family car, and the one of towing here and there. Even in snow it handles well with no problems.
If I was ever to go off-road I would obviously change into a proper set of tyres. Plus there only 20" with a profile of 45 so its quite a bit of tyre at the side. Living in milton keynes with roundabout I personally think that these work better handling wise as well as good for snow. Plus I think they look fantastic on the car!
Regarding the spare wheel cover. I think it looks good in red and Im not too bothered....Maybe in future I might get it painted but for know its good.
At the moment though I have another project going. A 350z GT4 Restoration project. If you want to check it out click here. http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=45699 |
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Jimbo4x4 ****
Joined: 27 Apr 2009 Posts: 447 Location: Wherever my wheels have taken me today
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 20:45 Post subject: |
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Nice motor, my girlfriend's stepdad used to have one in blue (albeit not a GT). Great looking car and one I would happily own. Is it just an investment or do you have more plans for it? Good luck with the repairs.
Think I can forgive you your vices as you use the 'cruiser for towing
Jim. _________________
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mickey5 **
Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Posts: 88 Location: london
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 20:47 Post subject: |
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I think we'll end up keeping her as it is a lovely car and its the limited edition GT4 model.
Cant wait to get her back onto the road! |
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Brett ****
Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 354 Location: Norfolk (UK)
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 10:48 Post subject: |
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mickey5 wrote: |
And Lowering it might look good and improve handling but you also get a very harsh ride which I dont want. |
Sorry Mate, I was being sarcastic
Each to their own, & as long as you're happy with it that's all that matters really isn't it? _________________ Brett
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