Dan6061 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Dan, I can't express how much more I like your car now! I really wasn't a fan of how much rear poke you had, and this makes it sit sooo much better. Nice one. Really nice looking A4 now. (not that it wasn't before, just that it's even better now.) Cheers Robin! Yeah, I thought the poke before was too crazy, but I think it's sitting perfectly now! Also, if I ever get it on air, then I'm pretty certain I can get the arch to touch the rim. Baller! Dan, car's looking good man. With regards to photography, you just need to process it - those pics are fine, but foreground lighting needs bringing up to bring out the detail on the car. Cheers Mike. Yeah I had a quick fiddle in Lightroom to make them look less-shit, but rushed it a bit too much! The foreground was fairly overexposed to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Duncan, don't you work at a car restoration place? Surely refurbing those wheels should be a doddle for you? Do rather like your MK2, got a soft spot for them! I really need to have a drive in a 944 now, i'm getting a little obsessed with getting one and just need to know if I actually like it once i'm behind the wheel As usual with the threat of being sold, the Saab is working really well (even the lumping when changing gear has stopped...)...however the MOT is due soon so i'm sure some gremlins shall be revealed! I'm also thinking of selling my T25 Doka due to being limited with time and having the Commer to finish, but I haven't got a clue what it is worth these days. Outer panels are shot as you can see, everything else is solid, full VW service history, 45k miles. What do you lot think it''ll fetch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Did anyone go to South Mimms Honda meet today? It was nuts. Idea was to take over the lorry park, but there ended up being so many cars the entire services was rammed full! I got loads of pics, will post them once I get a chance to edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Unfortunately I no longer work there. I left just before Christmas. The wheels have only been rattle canned. Not a great job but not too bad. Doesn't look like no primer was used with this wheel. I'm tempted to paint them a sort of matt gold if I do actually pull my finger out and do something about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1040 Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Seems to be a few guys on here with cupra r's. my golf r should be sold hopefully in the next 2 weeks and been looking at 04 ect cupras as a cheap run around for a bit untill I get some money together again after getting a property. Anyways what sort of issues should I look out for when going to view 1. Will have around 4k to spend on new motor.Seems to be a few guys on here with cupra r's. my golf r should be sold hopefully in the next 2 weeks and been looking at 04 ect cupras as a cheap run around for a bit untill I get some money together again after getting a property. Anyways what sort of issues should I look out for when going to view 1. Will have around 4k to spend on new motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Turns out one of the retaining bolts on my rear spring cup had worked loose and wriggled free. Knocked up a quick plate in the meantime while I find a matching plate so all is good in the world again. Also off to Swindon on Tuesday evening to pick up a Mk4 Golf for Soph. 1.6 16v with crappy paintwork but otherwise solid and mechanically awesome. FSH, cambelt a thousand miles ago and masses of receipts/paperwork. Job's a good'un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Diff sorted, changed ratio from 4.45 to 4.27. Took part in a competition called BMW Challenge which is part of a larger series called AB Cup, it's mostly held on airfields around the country and attracts drivers from all over the place, so if you want serious competition on an amateur level, this is the series to take part in. Managed to win the BMW Challenge Open class which has no restrictions other than BMW chassis and BMW engine, took 1st place overall in BMW Challenge and 3rd in AB Cup being beaten by a friend in an Impreza Type R and Evo. Annoyingly, I had the lead after 5 of 6 special stages and if I wasn't told that my lead was only by 0.5s, I wouldn't be so tense. Made 2 mistakes which were the only ones on that event and those cost me over 10 seconds. First time on racing slicks and I'm astounded at the grip. Also the tyres lasted only this event, they're dead. So pretty expensive. For those interested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsVlpOhjZZ8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VRhEAyPNP8 Rear view, really like this one because it seems to convey the speed much better, especially parts like 1:28. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY2cBUpfLms 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 I love your car I love your car 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 South Mimms Honda Meet https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152738177780587.1073741829.581400586&type=1&l=7560ef1740 Mainly Honda, but a few other Euro & Jap cars too. Enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King C Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Liking those pics mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 South Mimms Honda Meet https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152738177780587.1073741829.581400586&type=1&l=7560ef1740 Mainly Honda, but a few other Euro & Jap cars too. Enjoy! Thought someone nicked your photo for a minute! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=501731726542733&set=a.129590867090156.17276.116608508388392&type=1&theater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Mine's better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Definitely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Videos. I played all 3 at once, sounds amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Not really cars, but karting... Went with the guys from work tonight, cracking fun and had a pretty close finish - just 0.001 in it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 First image in a desktop resolution please Mr Tart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 That's as big as I have, sorry, it's just a still from a video... But I might be able to sort a better quality one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Ah gay, nah tis cool, I have a rather big resolution to fill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Last day at home before I go back to the muff and the weather is perfect, no wind, shade on the drive, neighbours out, rotary time! Brilliant Black at its most brilliant. I went over the leathers with a heat gun and shrunk them down so they are neater, pulled them out and fully wet vac and steam cleaned the carpets, did all the annoying cleaning things you never really bother to do. Just desperate to get some 18's and a new front bumper on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Do it. Looks so nice though dude, sweet work. Just picked up a mk4 golf for Soph. Paintwork is horrendous and is going to need some serious patching up but quite looking forward to see how much I can do without properly respraying too much 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocktrials Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Got rid of 182 Clio. Got this beast: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Boom, love that shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Are you a girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Bought a good car yet Danny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Just a bit more spam from me. Tomorrow I am DECKING it, as low as it will possibly go whilst still moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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