'Simply Red' = Awesomeness (as my 9yo son would say)!

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Small update

I got a wheel alignment on the beast and it made a heap of
difference, On low boost the car is very drivable and tracks quite well
On high boost (when given a gutfull) its a bit squirelly but very managable
In fact its just awesome.

Took my mate ashy for a spin and he's left finger print impressions in the dash

Cheers Hallsey

I got to see this firebreather in the flesh last week (And thanks for the seats btw Hallsey...)..

It's an amazing machine...

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All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

Thanks Mick
We'll go for a spin next time your over

Cheers Hallsey

Could be as early as next week. The Cooper will howl down the Mornington Fwy tomorrow evening again. No absolute guarantees I'll get over there however this week...work is a fickle thing atm...

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All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

Quick update

I've taken two weeks off to hopfully finish this puppy

There is still a bit to do in the interior, I've fitted some comfy seats out
of a turbo cordia and started finishing the dash.

I cant afford to get the interior retrimmed at the moment so i have just used the old vinyl spray and it's come up a treat

The seats



Painting the rear seat



The dash covered




Some stuff in the dash





In the back








And still a lot of wiring to finish off




Cheers Hallsey

What do you mean a lot of wiring?
Looks like you just need to put some seats in and you're good to go!

Seriously though, looking amazing, I love watching this car!

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Thanks Ad
Pretty keen to finish though

Cheers Hallsey

looking very very nice mate.

One question. Would you be able to tell me what sort of blue paint you used on the master cyclinder towers and pipes?

I find that any paint I use here, looks great until you go bleed the brakes, where you have to generally crack a few lines/ joins, to get the flow happening with these dual cyclinders...

Where was the paint from,, spray gun I imagine not can? and did you have any under coat, and a clear finish or something to protect it.

Did you have any issues with it coming off with the brake fluid?

Thanks mate. sorry to hijack the thread I'm just about to do this on mine, so thought I'd ask.

Hi Lockie
Paint is just 2 pack and its already coming off unfortunatly
Put it on with a gun and undercoat but like you said as soon as you
bleed the brakes it starts to fester

Cheers Hallsey

Cheers thanks mate. Yeah I find it a real damn PITA..

Looks very good in the pics tho

Interior looks great, think I might be doing the same to begin with. That vinyl paint comes up a treat.

Nearly there mate. Have you spoken to Frank about what happens with the final inspection etc?

Madmorrie

Thanks Madmorrie
Not in concrete. but as far as i'm reading into it,
It's just a noise test, brake test and throw the car up on the hoist to
tick all the boxes

Heres hoping i'm reading right

I've had a set back , the dish on my wheels are to far over track and
basically i need new wheels which is a big hit to hip pocket

I'm still hoping to have Frank come next week but we'll have to wait and see if i get everything finished

Cheers Hallsey

Need to borrow a set of 12x5s to pass the check and then throw the 13s back on?

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Toyota 4EFTE Powered Minivan.
102 Kw @ The Front Wheels....Oh What a Feeling!

Hi Hallsey,

Mini looks awesome and the interior looks great.

Just borrow wheels like '77 said, and then swap back, no-one will check.

Oh, and greetings from SWITZERLAND!!!!!

Cheers,
Tricky

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