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[EUFez]

Thanks to FT Mod, Rhinopower, for cleaning up my thread. Appreciate it!

Right then... Back on topic. Fitting the brand new Lower Arms tomorrow. Ready for it's MOT re-test. Bloody hell, I hope it passes and this mess is over and done with so I can drive it again.

Here's the new Wishbones, with brand new Ford bolts:



No, not Polybushed. Not worth the hassell really and haven't got time to waste, waiting for them in the post. They'd be useless anyway lol

Straight after the MOT it's back on it's arse again and heading for the bodyshop after Xmas. Cannot wait!

[jonyb4]

whats happening in the b'shop?

[Michael!]

glad to see the threads back on track!
ive just got some new bottom arms and i was worried about having a 3.5, let us know how fitting them goes haha so i can stop worrrying!

[EUFez]

whats happening in the b'shop?

I would say let the pictures do the talking, but it won't be a while until I actually go to one. So I might aswell tell you. I'm either having the FRST bonnet repaired, smoothed and sprayed OR have my standard boot, restored, smoothed and sprayed?!

The standard boot is having a smaller number plate recess for my private plates to be placed, and being smoothed for the usual things like, wiper hole, lock.

The bonnet has several dings and a tiny dent at the front near the badge. I want that all sorted aswell as the swage line and the hole behind the badge smoothed over.

Ohh and I forgot, another thing on the list is the roof. Has a good sized dent on the side of it. Needs to be sorted. I might aswell get them too spray the roof black as my original plans was to have a black roof.

Sooo yeah pretty good. I may aswell restore the Allycats myself. Keeps me busy I guess, and saves me money.

[EUFez]

glad to see the threads back on track!
ive just got some new bottom arms and i was worried about having a 3.5, let us know how fitting them goes haha so i can stop worrrying!

They should fit pal. I fitted one today. Just to check. So if they look like mine then they probably will fit. I know how you feel with the Mk3.5 issue. Pain! But I guess if you go to some good places then they can sort you out, eg. Motor Parts Direct or Ford! eBay and Gaz are outta the question when it comes too stuff like this...

[jonyb4]

plan sound good

although

might i suggest 3M carbon vinyl wrap for the roof, go on Rapid ford, its actually very cheap for the sizes you get, im gonna be buying some soon to wrap some s**t, might even do some bits on my desk lol if theres much to spare

[Michael!]

eBay and Gaz are outta the question when it comes too stuff like this...

yeah i saw the problems you had with gaz, im sure they've had 3.5 products made before, think they took the piss a bit there mate

[EUFez]

plan sound good

although

might i suggest 3M carbon vinyl wrap for the roof, go on Rapid ford, its actually very cheap for the sizes you get, im gonna be buying some soon to wrap some s**t, might even do some bits on my desk lol if theres much to spare

Cheers. Funny that because I work in a 3M building and they give me free bits here and there. I've seen their Carbon style vinyl and it's good quality and cheap. But was unsure wether a 'Carbon Fibre' styled roof would actually suit the overall look of the car?

I have a few pieces of that vinyl in my shed. Was gunna wrap my door handles in them. But it'll look gash!

[EUFez]

eBay and Gaz are outta the question when it comes too stuff like this...

yeah i saw the problems you had with gaz, im sure they've had 3.5 products made before, think they took the piss a bit there mate

Damn straight! Never buy from Gaz if you ever thinking of it in the future. Products may be 'good' but the customer service is awful!

[Ratspeed]

I've been on to the couriers today mate, and they say theyr are back logged from the bad weather, so is after Xmas alright to send it?

[EUFez]

I've been on to the couriers today mate, and they say theyr are back logged from the bad weather, so is after Xmas alright to send it?

Yeah sure mate. PM your Paypal address and I'll send the payment after the holidays. Cheers

[EUFez]

Can Ford still provide doors for the Mk3? Mine are shattered now. Dents galore, PDR isn't the answer trust me. Would love new ones.

[Michael!]

my mate got one from ford i think, just bare door about £40 i think he said it was ?!

you're best off asking knuckles/clark... he works for them ?

[EUFez]

my mate got one from ford i think, just bare door about £40 i think he said it was ?!

I did think that they did still sell them. As a few members bought some new ones on this site. Good price. I'll go down my local dealer over the weekend.

[EUFez]

Right then. A few updates. New Lower Arms have been fitted! Drives soo much better now, steering has improved alot.

The car is now ready for it's MOT. Tomorrrow! YAY!

Plus my new private LEGAL plates have come through the post. Well happy!



Here's my old Lower Arms. Knackered! Bushes are totalled...




I'm going to keep the old Wishbones and give them a refurb, paint and Polybush them. Might aswell otherwise they'll go in the bin lol

Decided the Allycats are staying Gold now. Personally I think the whole Red, Black and Gold theme will just work.

More to follow.

James

[jonyb4]

how do you use the wrap then? looks really awkward?

[EUFez]

how do you use the wrap then? looks really awkward?

???

[jayrs]

gota ya moneys worth otu that arm then

[EUFez]

gota ya moneys worth otu that arm then

Sure did!

[jayrs]

i remember taking the passanger side one off my rs when i started the rebuild, as i pulled it out the complete rear bush fell out didnt even have any sign it was w@nked

[EUFez]

:lol:
i remember taking the passanger side one off my rs when i started the rebuild, as i pulled it out the complete rear bush fell out didnt even have any sign it was w@nked

First time I noticed mine was split was before the MOT when I took the wheels off the front. But it was only damaged slightly. But you never know until you take it off.

[knuckles]

my mate got one from ford i think, just bare door about £40 i think he said it was ?!

you're best off asking knuckles/clark... he works for them ?

there is no way a bare door from ford would cost £40
more like £340

if you want me to i can check the price tomorrow but be ready for a shock

[EUFez]

my mate got one from ford i think, just bare door about £40 i think he said it was ?!

you're best off asking knuckles/clark... he works for them ?

there is no way a bare door from ford would cost £40
more like £340

if you want me to i can check the price tomorrow but be ready for a shock

Thought it would be too good to be true! Yeah mate go for it. Let me know... Cheers.

[jayrs]

they norm give signs, car handles wierd

[EUFez]

they norm give signs, car handles wierd

Mine handled terrible before I had the new ones fitted. Felt really heavy and like I was driving a boat on rough sea's.

Plus there was always a clicking sound as I drove off.

[jayrs]

yep thats about the signs mate

[EUFez]

yep thats about the signs mate

Soo glad I've sorted it now though. Handles as I first bought it. Mint! Just the top mount needs to be abit tighter. The springs keep clicking still. Not as much as before though lol

[knuckles]

yep thats about the signs mate

Soo glad I've sorted it now though. Handles as I first bought it. Mint! Just the top mount needs to be abit tighter. The springs keep clicking still. Not as much as before though lol

top mount rubber bushes need replacing they about £12 each from ford. Makes your tracking much better too when these are new

also that metal to metal sound means your brakes are f**cked

[EUFez]

also that metal to metal sound means your brakes are f**cked

That's what I thought. But they just in need of a clean up. Noise has stopped now since I've been on a clean...

[jonyb4]

god your car is in a right state

[knuckles]

god your car is in a right state

talking of in a state have you sorted your dented bonnet out yet ?

[EUFez]

god your car is in a right state

My car isn't a state at all. How rude! LOL

[jonyb4]

god your car is in a right state

talking of in a state have you sorted your dented bonnet out yet ?

ha thats hardly causing a harm


its replacement RST bonnet is sitting in primer ontop of my dads wolesly in the garage

[EUFez]

Ruins the car though. Get that other bonnet sprayed! Get some shifts down at the old China Hut. Loads'aaa money on the weekends. Tips.

[jonyb4]

oh not you and all

actually i did recently apply at the local domino's pizza as a delivery driver

really wanted that job it was perfect for a weekender, as i love driving!

f**k that in this weather though