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We have blast off!! LIFT-OFF!! ***NEW PICS p44***
Day 115-123
Finally finished painting the springs. Doing it by hand takes a lot longer, but is a lot cheaper!
![Image](http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/toxicsmoke/Shuttle/250820091679.jpg)
Roof bars are all done, and are ready to be fitted. I just need to wait for the sealent to dry that I sealed the rubbers onto the feet with, thats why they look a bit messy around the edges (for the moment).![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
I had to paint the feet for anyone who hasn't read all this thread, as they were very corroded, and I didn't want to pay for them to be powder coated and corrode again, so I painted them with Hammerite, by hand. They haven't come out too bad, but spraying would of given a nicer finish, but I'm not too fussed. As like the springs painting by hand it's a lot cheaper!
I need to unclip the roof lining so when I drill the holes it doesnt go through it, as that would not be cool!
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Here's how they will sit. Leaving the gutter free for water to run away..
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little mascot
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Finally finished painting the springs. Doing it by hand takes a lot longer, but is a lot cheaper!
![Image](http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/toxicsmoke/Shuttle/250820091679.jpg)
Roof bars are all done, and are ready to be fitted. I just need to wait for the sealent to dry that I sealed the rubbers onto the feet with, thats why they look a bit messy around the edges (for the moment).
![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
I had to paint the feet for anyone who hasn't read all this thread, as they were very corroded, and I didn't want to pay for them to be powder coated and corrode again, so I painted them with Hammerite, by hand. They haven't come out too bad, but spraying would of given a nicer finish, but I'm not too fussed. As like the springs painting by hand it's a lot cheaper!
I need to unclip the roof lining so when I drill the holes it doesnt go through it, as that would not be cool!
![Image](http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/toxicsmoke/Shuttle/250820091678.jpg)
Here's how they will sit. Leaving the gutter free for water to run away..
![Image](http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/toxicsmoke/Shuttle/250820091680.jpg)
![Image](http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/toxicsmoke/Shuttle/250820091681.jpg)
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little mascot
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Picked up some new/cheaper 14x6 alloys today off Daz...
I love them! They look like a cross between Gabs and ITR wheels... anyone know what they are?
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They have a polished lip, and silver centres. I'm going to polish up the rims, and do the centres white I think!![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Like this:
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I love them! They look like a cross between Gabs and ITR wheels... anyone know what they are?
![Image](http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/toxicsmoke/Shuttle/290820091735.jpg)
![Image](http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/toxicsmoke/Shuttle/290820091736.jpg)
They have a polished lip, and silver centres. I'm going to polish up the rims, and do the centres white I think!
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Like this:
![Image](http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-1408381693991_2070_16733230.jpg)
Last edited by Marc_EE9 on Mon Aug 31, 2009 4:46 pm, edited 1 time in total.
lol, that must have been expensivemorgan_3 wrote:when i bought my EC9 off me
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i was planning on lowered 20mm (on GL springs), but if i can find some cheapish coilovers then it will be a bit lowerTahir wrote:Lovely wheels, will look great on the Shuttle when its lowered.
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so who knows
cheersWELLZ wrote:Those wheels look ace Marc!
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cheers mate. lots of info for when you get one sorted?alih369 wrote:Wheels![]()
Im really feeling the way this shuttle is coming along mang
Day 132
Package arrive today!!
99% brand new Thule roof bar kit with locks!
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Another wheel done...
Nearly finished preppin' the third today too.
![Image](http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/toxicsmoke/Shuttle/030920091798.jpg)
Package arrive today!!
99% brand new Thule roof bar kit with locks!
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
![Image](http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/toxicsmoke/Shuttle/030920091799.jpg)
Another wheel done...
Nearly finished preppin' the third today too.
![Image](http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/toxicsmoke/Shuttle/030920091798.jpg)
Last edited by Marc_EE9 on Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:34 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Day 133
Received a package from the States today. No import duty to pay either!
For anyone who doesn't know, its a wind fairing for the roof rack. Helps keep drag down to a minimum, which helps with mpg and noise levels etc..
Got a load of stickers ready to wack on!![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
![Image](http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/toxicsmoke/Shuttle/040920091803.jpg)
Received a package from the States today. No import duty to pay either!
For anyone who doesn't know, its a wind fairing for the roof rack. Helps keep drag down to a minimum, which helps with mpg and noise levels etc..
Got a load of stickers ready to wack on!
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
![Image](http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/toxicsmoke/Shuttle/040920091803.jpg)
Last edited by Marc_EE9 on Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:34 pm, edited 1 time in total.