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Munnsy
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Wheels finally on!

Post by Munnsy »

Well i havnt had this one too long but it has come a really long way from when i bought it.
Used to own rev2 tubby before i unfortunately had an argument with a barrier and wrote the car off,
RIP :cry:
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Having a passion for the sw20 i saved up for yet another t-bar black (best colour) tubby and drove a long 4 hrs there to pick it up and 4hrs back.
I got home and she looked like this

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completely stock back then, bodywork little tatty especially fron bumper and wing but i wasnt concerned as i had a few things in mind for the future.
It was mechanically sound pulled very well and i felt like i was back home :mrgreen:

Since then i have spent a small fortune on the car, starting with cambelt and full service,
then turned to cooling and opted for st205cc conversion done by james at 3s :mrgreen:

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clutch didnt seem to last long once i had turned up the boost to a bar, and so the car was treated to

berk downpipe
infamous nur spec :evil:
New clutch and flywheel kit and was soon back in business

Had it dynoed and made a nice 302 at the fly, but running very lean.
So bought an apexi power fc which is still due to go on aswell as walbro fuel pump.Still drive the car no problems but cant boost :-k but in the long run have saved ££££££ on fuel lol

I then invested in a rev5 spoiler and side vents modified had the spoiler sprayed and both put on the car, but still needed wheels :cry:

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so finally after owning the wheels for nearly a yr i think i got some rubber fitted, ordered some spacers for the fron (10mm) and rear (5mm) And fitted \:D/

Oh i am so in love with this car :mrgreen:


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And so this is how it stands now, i have many little bits inside, including dials, apexi avcr (switched off), digital boost gauge in original cluster, gearknob etc.
Next on is the fuel pump and power fc then off to ryan to hopefully get the 320atf but we will see.
I love the look of the car now, border kit is due at some point but financially tight at the minute.
Hope you all like,
comments very welcome and apologies if i have bored you to death lol :mrgreen:

Dave
BiGWiLlYsTyLe
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by BiGWiLlYsTyLe »

The car looks much better now mate! Good job :thumleft:

Think the rear spoiler will look better on mine though O:) :lol:

Will
Munnsy
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by Munnsy »

cheers mate :thumleft:
Spoiler is great isnt it :mrgreen:
do you think the wheels look too big??? they are only 17"s :-k
BiGWiLlYsTyLe
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by BiGWiLlYsTyLe »

Yeah spoiler is mint,i want one for mine but cost a fortune! :shock:

Nah they look really good mate,where did you get your spacers from?? and how much??

Will
Munnsy
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by Munnsy »

h & r spacers from america, paid a little more from over there as i got hit with the charges ](*,) so all in for 10mm on the front and 5 mm on the rear i payed 200 all in :shock: ,
i tend to get a little rub when i hit and large dip every now and then but the wheels finish pretty much flush with the arches all round.
Just need centre caps now but dont know where to get them from?
just need to get the new fuel pump fitted and mapped then i can drive the thing properly lol :thumleft:
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by HighwayStar »

Looks great mate, much better with the multi-spokes but then I love multi-spokes on a 2. Personally I'd have staggered the diameter too with a 16 front but hey, looks good. :thumleft:
What are they? What sizes and what rubber etc?

R.
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by BiGWiLlYsTyLe »

Thats Seems alot but i suppose you did get them form The U.S of A!
Car looks \:D/

What are your next mods for the Exterior after you have done the mapping and pumping? :lol:

Will
Munnsy
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by Munnsy »

ive always wanted to stagger tyres front and back funny enough but never got round to it,
i have had these wheels a fair few months now though, sizes up front arer 215 40 17 and rears i went 255 40 17,
was going to stretch the 265 but had fears of rubbing etc

As for exterior changes, ive always loved the black 2s with full border kit, look stunning so thats my goal eventually. Im surprised how nice it looks considering it really standard amazing what a shiny set of round things can do for a car.

Next yr want to go forgie route if the money is ok :pray: but will see.

Glad you 2 like it :thumleft:
BiGWiLlYsTyLe
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Post by BiGWiLlYsTyLe »

Bl00dy Hell 255 at the back :shock: You did well for them not to rub being that size never mind 265's! Does look the Dogs though!

Well with my Car i have the Border front,TOMs sides and Phoenix Rear spats for a bit of a mixture but thinking i want a TOMs rear in the future.

I think the Border kit looks good but only if you have the right wheels for the right stance and i think yours will suit it :thumleft:

Will
Munnsy
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by Munnsy »

yeah i like your mixture, did you not have your wheels up for sale not so long ago???
Shame cos i think it looks great :thumleft:
Im hoping full border will look ok, as i said have always ever since i see the first kit imported wanted a full border kitted, black tubby.
Have been umin and aring about replikit but really not sure???

As for the tyres, i was told being the size of the staggered wheels at the back alot of people on here were running 265 :shock: but they do look uber wide from behind :evil:

still managed to step it out though through town saturday without too much trouble :shock: so icy!!!

So what sort of power are you running at the momment?? :thumleft:
dave
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by BiGWiLlYsTyLe »

Its just standard mate,been spending all my money on the exterior first cos i have had a few crashes in the past so im not too bothered about makin it faster as i think its fast enough really.

Yeah i dont like driving mine when its icy but its now my only car so i have no choice :pale:

Replikit now have a guarantee i think and someone on here bought something form here (whatever it was escapes me) and said it fit very well so think they would be your best place for the kit :thumleft:

I have just got some fatter tyres for the back and have filled the arches and pushed them out so it looks alot better now,will need to get some updated pics on :thumleft:

Will
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by Munnsy »

definately get some more piccys up, what sizes are you running?? Are they staggered etc?
i have mailed replikit to get a price so fingers crossed :pray: who knows by feb next yr may have it kitted also lol :mrgreen:
BiGWiLlYsTyLe
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by BiGWiLlYsTyLe »

I have 215/40/17 on the front and 235/40/17 on the back and i dont feel inadequate at all even if you have 255's on the back :lol:

Oh and to answer your question about selling the alloys,i was just finding out how much they would be worth as i was thinking about getting 18" ones but changed my mind due to alot of people thinking they look good! :thumleft:

Cool will look forward to seeing it kitted :thumleft:

Give me your spoiler :mrgreen:

Will
Munnsy
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by Munnsy »

lol

Get them piccys up :twisted:
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Post by marc GT Turbo »

like the wheels :thumleft:
Leon.
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by Leon. »

Really looks the part mate, its come a longggggg way :thumleft: :clap:
Munnsy
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by Munnsy »

cheers leeroy, :thumleft:
Its slowly getting to where i want it to be, however im getting sick of not being able to drive it properly due to the fueling problem,
I have since booked it in for fuel pump and map so fingers crossed :pray:
Then next is tdo6, 800cc injectors and a hopefully reliable 350 :mrgreen:
Will see how it all pans out but im patient lol :mrgreen:
dave :thumleft:
rossdymond3352
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by rossdymond3352 »

Been a while Munnsy! Great to see you back in a '2 mate, hope things are well!

Ross
Munnsy
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by Munnsy »

hello mate, where you been hiding :mrgreen: :thumleft:
good to see your here still ross lol
hows things? :mrgreen:
Mike 'MR2' McHugh
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Re: Wheels finally on!

Post by Mike 'MR2' McHugh »

nice motor mate :thumleft:
It goes..Uhn tiss Uhn tiss Uhn tiss
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