..and I'm back baby!

Started by ShieldsOnTour, August 7, 2012, 10:39

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ShieldsOnTour

August 7, 2012, 10:39 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Hi all,

After the slight mishap with my '2 - an adventure across several lanes of the M74 into the central reservation and back - and subsequent write off of the poor thing, I am now the proud owner of a new '2.

Spec is -

Silver '01 pre-facelift
Facelift wheels - redone in anthracite, clothed in Toyo T1R's all round.
Lowered on FK springs
Red leather interior
6 Speed box
Vented brake discs
Yellowstuff pads
TTE Style bar
Mohair hood
Cobra quad exit
Some other "bling" (more still to go on) - including my lip spoiler and TRD badge from my old car.

This is one of Matt's engine rebuilds so all comes with 12 month engine warranty as well. And I must say, Matt is a VERY patient man putting up with me for the last week whilst I harassed him to get it finished for me (full on house remodeling commences next weekend so could only pick it up this weekend gone).

If it EVER stops raining here in Edinburgh, I will get it cleaned up and get some pictures posted. If not, I will continue building this Ark I was told to construct.

Tim (who was very late to work due to a 45 minute "detour" this morning in the '2)
One of *them* cars....
[strike]C-one front end & side skirts, TTE spoiler, TTE rear bumper inserts,  Anthracite post-FL wheels on Toyo T1R. 6-speed box. Cobra Quad exhaust. Red leather. Lowered. TTE style bar.  And lots of shinny ....[/strike]

onion86

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August 7, 2012, 10:43 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Glad you got a new one sorted Tim, nice to see the accident hasn't scared you off although I suppose there was nothing you could do in that situation. Happy '2ing for hopefully a long time  s:) :) s:)
Sable 55 C-One MR2 C2 Turbo - A/C, Black Heated Leather, TTE Twin Exhaust, Cruise Control

StuC

#2
August 7, 2012, 10:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Great to have you back  :-) :-) :-)

Detour... it would be rude not to!!  s;-) ;-) s;-)
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dcod

#3
August 7, 2012, 10:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Good to see you back. Would love to see some pics.   s:D :D s:D
Ezekiel 23:20 "There she lusted after her lovers, whose genitals were like those of donkeys and whose emission was like that of horses"

I bought a "Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine" to lose weight. I put on five stone. I blame the delicious gravy it makes.

chris3boro

#4
August 7, 2012, 11:31 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Ello! Great starting spec!

Wabbitkilla

#5
August 7, 2012, 11:34 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yay!   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:  

Welcome home   s:D :D s:D
Cute & fluffy animals were definitely hurt during the production of this post, there're plenty more where they came from
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Campovolo Grey Abarth 595 Competizione

Anonymous

#6
August 7, 2012, 13:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Car sounds great, Tim. Thats a top spec, with the six. Its amazing how the anthracite wheels bring the car up to date, particularly on silver.

chris3boro

#7
August 7, 2012, 13:33 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
get pics up   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

ShieldsOnTour

#8
August 14, 2012, 13:25 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Well some sun at the weekend means I can get some pictures taken!







One of *them* cars....
[strike]C-one front end & side skirts, TTE spoiler, TTE rear bumper inserts,  Anthracite post-FL wheels on Toyo T1R. 6-speed box. Cobra Quad exhaust. Red leather. Lowered. TTE style bar.  And lots of shinny ....[/strike]

StuC

#9
August 14, 2012, 13:27 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
All looks good, except someone has graffiti'd your glovebox!  s;-) ;-) s;-)
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chris3boro

#10
August 14, 2012, 13:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Love it. All I'd suggest are the facelift rear inserts for the bumper and powdercoat the style bar in anthracite to match the wheels. Looks great though

Anonymous

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August 14, 2012, 13:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Top Bombing ROC'r  s:) :) s:)

SteveMK3

#12
August 16, 2012, 19:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
That looks great,a nice job,I really like it  s:D :D s:D   What's the rear spoiler? It's very subtle which is a bonus IMHO.

stewart@boro

#13
August 16, 2012, 20:15 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Great looking car, I too like the subtlety of the spoiler
Did it come with the passenger or is that an optional extra  s:D :D s:D    s:D :D s:D  

Is Edinburgh still standing??
Some of my staff were there today with a load of neets
TF 160 TTE exhaust and style bar and other shiny bits.
Replaced by an Abarth 124 Spider

2 of the left

#14
August 16, 2012, 20:39 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "SteveMK3"That looks great,a nice job,I really like it  s:D :D s:D   What's the rear spoiler? It's very subtle which is a bonus IMHO.
The spoiler is one of the Taiwan specials found on a well known auction site!!  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
AS can be seen on my 2
SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM!!

chris3boro

#15
August 16, 2012, 21:40 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
(spoiler is about £30 or so delivered too FYI)

2 of the left

#16
August 16, 2012, 21:44 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Here is the link for spoiler - You must have your colour code handy when ordering - £29
 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Painted-TM3-T m  ... 19c78db787
OOOPS just checked - Not Available!!
SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM!!

ShieldsOnTour

#17
August 17, 2012, 13:50 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Stewart@Boro"Great looking car, I too like the subtlety of the spoiler
Did it come with the passenger or is that an optional extra  s:D :D s:D    s:D :D s:D  

Passenger is a VERY expensive optional extra. Thinking about it, if I had to mod the car with a passenger again I would probably go for a model with .... no, lets not even go there  s:) :) s:)
One of *them* cars....
[strike]C-one front end & side skirts, TTE spoiler, TTE rear bumper inserts,  Anthracite post-FL wheels on Toyo T1R. 6-speed box. Cobra Quad exhaust. Red leather. Lowered. TTE style bar.  And lots of shinny ....[/strike]

stewart@boro

#18
August 17, 2012, 22:26 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
You will have to get the photoshop crew in on that one!

Happy motoring  s:D :D s:D
TF 160 TTE exhaust and style bar and other shiny bits.
Replaced by an Abarth 124 Spider

SteveMK3

#19
August 17, 2012, 22:55 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "2 of the left"Here is the link for spoiler - You must have your colour code handy when ordering - £29
 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Painted-TM3-T m  ... 19c78db787
OOOPS just checked - Not Available!!

I've found them,many thanks  s:D :D s:D  Will be ordering one of these for sure. You can't argue with the price can you,a spoiler painted and posted for £30!

AckersMR2

#20
August 17, 2012, 23:30 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
BE AWARE, the government have tightened up on this lucrative revenue stream and I and another when we bought ours in march were charged an additional £14 in VAT and FedEx handling fees! So be prepared it may cost you £44-£50 depending on who they use to send it with and exchange rates.
My only car is a Ducati 

2 of the left

#21
August 17, 2012, 23:39 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "SteveMK3"
Quote from: "2 of the left"Here is the link for spoiler - You must have your colour code handy when ordering - £29
 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Painted-TM3-T m  ... 19c78db787
OOOPS just checked - Not Available!!

I've found them,many thanks  s:D :D s:D  Will be ordering one of these for sure. You can't argue with the price can you,a spoiler painted and posted for £30!
When you are about to attach the spoiler - open the engine cover - start the engine - leave the spoiler on top of engine bay to warm - the spoiler becomes pliable - Once it is in this state shape it to match the dip in the engine cover and then remove adhesive cover strips(2) and attach!!  s:wink: :wink: s:wink: Yeah Ackers got a surprise when he received his - Fortunately I wasn't hit with the extras from HM Revenue - It seems to me like a lottery - some folks get hit others don't !! I reckon it all depends on which Bar Steward is on watch when the items come through!!
SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM!!

SteveMK3

#22
August 18, 2012, 15:43 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Thanks for your help guys,both the warning about the possible taxes and also the fitting advice  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

chris3boro

#23
August 18, 2012, 16:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "ShieldsOnTour"Thinking about it, if I had to mod the car with a passenger again I would probably go for a model with .... no, lets not even go there  s:) :) s:)

  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

SteveMK3

#24
August 20, 2012, 21:13 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Spoiler now on order!  s:D :D s:D
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