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!
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).
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!
Here's how they will sit. Leaving the gutter free for water to run away..
little mascot
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Finally finished painting the springs. Doing it by hand takes a lot longer, but is a lot cheaper!
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).
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!
Here's how they will sit. Leaving the gutter free for water to run away..
little mascot
............^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?
They have a polished lip, and silver centres. I'm going to polish up the rims, and do the centres white I think!
Like this:
I love them! They look like a cross between Gabs and ITR wheels... anyone know what they are?
They have a polished lip, and silver centres. I'm going to polish up the rims, and do the centres white I think!
Like this:
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
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.
. the suspension parts dont look too healthy, every bolt is seized 
so who knows
cheersWELLZ wrote:Those wheels look ace Marc!
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!
Another wheel done...
Nearly finished preppin' the third today too.
Package arrive today!!
99% brand new Thule roof bar kit with locks!
Another wheel done...
Nearly finished preppin' the third today too.
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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!
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!
Last edited by Marc_EE9 on Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:34 pm, edited 1 time in total.