Dragon Slayers New Project Thread A Vec B C.D Estate
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Dragon Slayers New Project Thread A Vec B C.D Estate
Sorry guys been off here a while.Well I am the pround owner of a blue estate.As my L.s was going to cost too mych to sort out the body work.I found this Bargin on ebay.With the help of a friend member we collected it.Bargin for £280 with mot till Jan 2012 and Tax till July.The headgasket was on way out and only just started.Here are the pics off ebay I asked the seller if it was ok to use the pics.
Well it start off like this
Well it start off like this
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Re: Dragon Slayers New Project Thread A Vec B C.D Estate
Next was all this
The vec came with rear electric windows and was a shed inside.But its a good base to start.No major dents like the last vec was.All grey interior which has been changed now to black including the dashboard.All the interior got taken out of the L.S I was doing up.We swapped engines over and did the cambelt and water pump while the 2 litre L.s engine was out.The estate engine was knackered.
So far mods done are
Front sri suspension on from the other vec.
total closeure mod
All Grey interior and walnut gone to black
Short shift done
Led conversion done
Grey carpets gone and dark grey fitted
Tinted Facelift headlights fitted
Alot of my mods from the other vec got transfered over
On to do list hopefully before Billing
Lower vec
Refurb and fit 17's Alloys I got They staying white
Pick up and fit Irmmy side skirts And gsi rep front bumper off tattoo
Bonnet to collect and fit
roof spoiler to source and respray and fit
Clean engine bay and fit blue hose covers
Rocker cover going black and Blue spark plug cover
Paint calipers
Fit a simple boot install
At some point source some leather interior
Fit my led foot well lights
Leds in Engine bay
The vec came with rear electric windows and was a shed inside.But its a good base to start.No major dents like the last vec was.All grey interior which has been changed now to black including the dashboard.All the interior got taken out of the L.S I was doing up.We swapped engines over and did the cambelt and water pump while the 2 litre L.s engine was out.The estate engine was knackered.
So far mods done are
Front sri suspension on from the other vec.
total closeure mod
All Grey interior and walnut gone to black
Short shift done
Led conversion done
Grey carpets gone and dark grey fitted
Tinted Facelift headlights fitted
Alot of my mods from the other vec got transfered over
On to do list hopefully before Billing
Lower vec
Refurb and fit 17's Alloys I got They staying white
Pick up and fit Irmmy side skirts And gsi rep front bumper off tattoo
Bonnet to collect and fit
roof spoiler to source and respray and fit
Clean engine bay and fit blue hose covers
Rocker cover going black and Blue spark plug cover
Paint calipers
Fit a simple boot install
At some point source some leather interior
Fit my led foot well lights
Leds in Engine bay
Dragon Slayer- north east area rep
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Re: Dragon Slayers New Project Thread A Vec B C.D Estate
Then got a bargin off ebay Half leather interior £31 quid bargin
Also I got some side preface irmmy side skirts.And a new bonet with evo vent and a rep gsi bumper
Also I got some side preface irmmy side skirts.And a new bonet with evo vent and a rep gsi bumper
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Re: Dragon Slayers New Project Thread A Vec B C.D Estate
but the bonet vent was letting in water so i went back to the normal bonnet and a few other mods was done
Got some bargin wheels and mudflaps.Also fitted a genuine gsi bumper and fk angel eyes.Got rid of the gap too beyween the headlights and bumper and meshed the grill.Also did a few engine mods
Enclosed induction kit £40 off ebay.And a rad cover £4.99 ebay.
painted the rocker cover and decals added
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Re: Dragon Slayers New Project Thread A Vec B C.D Estate
So wasnt done there I did some led mods and here are the pics at night
Exterior handles led to come on when you open and unlock the vec and open doors
Cubby holes led modded and switchable used the heated seat switches to make them switchable
also red led the air vents
Exterior handles led to come on when you open and unlock the vec and open doors
Cubby holes led modded and switchable used the heated seat switches to make them switchable
also red led the air vents
Dragon Slayer- north east area rep
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Dragon Slayer- north east area rep
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Re: Dragon Slayers New Project Thread A Vec B C.D Estate
Next was to light up the engine bay
and footwells
and footwells
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Re: Dragon Slayers New Project Thread A Vec B C.D Estate
And here are the pics all vec so far.A lot of pic
side skirts done
side skirts done
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Re: Dragon Slayers New Project Thread A Vec B C.D Estate
cdx leather door cards added
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Re: Dragon Slayers New Project Thread A Vec B C.D Estate
And here she is after a good wash.clay and wax took two days
and all mods was done in 3 months
and all mods was done in 3 months
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Re: Dragon Slayers New Project Thread A Vec B C.D Estate
Thanks for looking thats all for now
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Re: Dragon Slayers New Project Thread A Vec B C.D Estate
Bit of a transformation there mate, looks very nice
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Re: Dragon Slayers New Project Thread A Vec B C.D Estate
Cheers mate how are things?
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Re: Dragon Slayers New Project Thread A Vec B C.D Estate
wow, what a great looking car, top work done there buddy
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Re: Dragon Slayers New Project Thread A Vec B C.D Estate
Cheers mate still needs a lot of work but getting there
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