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RE: My Mk2 RS rebuild
2009/08/23 21:21:06
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Thanks for the kind words guys  Chippa,im really hoping to have it at SFS next year.There is still a heap of work to do but im aiming for SFS. I have a Group C Mk1 to do once my car is completed but once the Mk1 is painted,i have nothing scheduled to do after that  I took a few more pics today of some of the little detail things on the car.Will post them up tomorrow.
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RE: My Mk2 RS rebuild
2009/08/24 15:36:17
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Ok.a few more pics... Brake booster etc painted & re-fitted  door lock mechanisims zinc plated & fitted  Engine crossmember,anti dive kit,sway bar etc powdercoated & re-fitted 
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RE: My Mk2 RS rebuild
2009/08/24 15:40:13
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"carbon fibre" door mirrors fitted,as are c-pillar vents   Petrol tank & straps painted & re-installed along with reverse eye springs  Front struts will get assembled this week & put in. Then diff will get stripped and painted next weekend & it will be back on its wheels again
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RE: My Mk2 RS rebuild
2009/08/24 15:48:03
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this car looks great.good work,
what wheels do you have or thinking of getting for it?
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RE: My Mk2 RS rebuild
2009/08/24 16:00:57
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I too agree, you are doing a top job on this. I noted in the brake booster pic that you appear to have a new grommett to go on the firewall where the heater hoses enter and exit. If so, where did you pick it up, mine is really dodgy.
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RE: My Mk2 RS rebuild
2009/08/24 16:09:45
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Thanks for the nice words guys Have these to go on it....  Had them stripped,centres powdercoated,rims re-rolled & polished. For the seal around the heater outlet,you can buy them on Ebay in the UK or buy some rubber the right thickness & cut it to size.Thats what i did.
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RE: My Mk2 RS rebuild
2009/08/24 17:58:01
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Looking fantastic. Really love watching the rebuilt.
Where did you get the Carbon Fibre door mirror and C- pillar vens? Great choice.
Cheers
Andrew
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RE: My Mk2 RS rebuild
2009/08/24 18:08:32
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Geez - looking AMAZING [:u]
What size and offset are the V4's?
Did you get them done by a local shop or a Simmons reseller? Did you replace the cap head screws around the centre - if so with what?
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RE: My Mk2 RS rebuild
2009/08/25 08:57:57
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Vents & mirrors were done by a guy in Bayswater.
He was an absolute nightmare to deal with & it took quite a while for him to do them but im happy with the result.
I also have a Carbon Fibre spoiler for the bootlid as well.I will take some more pics over the weekend as i get a few more parts fitted.
I had the wheels re-done by a place called Neway Wheels in Heidelberg.Great guys to deal with & they did an awesome job.
Wheels are 15x7.Not sure of the offset,sorry[:I]
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RE: My Mk2 RS rebuild
2009/08/25 14:45:26
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They do look fantastic. IMHO the V4 would have to be one of the nicest wheels produced that suits the late 70's / ealy 80's style of car.
Can you please post a pic to show the dish on the rim and the back of the hub please? I too have V4's and I'm curious of the offset difference as mine appear to have a thinner hub section which will allow a deeper outer dish - but i'm not sure.
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RE: My Mk2 RS rebuild
2009/08/25 16:03:34
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Paul,if it helps these are actually an old set of Simmons wheels. They are a 2 piece wheel,not 3 piece as the later types are.  I will try and get some better pics of the rims for you tonight.
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RE: My Mk2 RS rebuild
2009/08/25 16:54:18
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Thanks Chris. I think mine are a 7.5" rim with a 12P offset. From memory i think mine are 3.5" aouter and 4" inner. The mounting face of my centre is only slightly inboard of the rim mounting surface. Mine seem to allow a lot of dish but still with the recommended 12P(rear) offset under the guards  Front (7" 24P offset) and rear (7.5" 12P)
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RE: My Mk2 RS rebuild
2009/08/25 16:56:02
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looks good mate not a big fan of the carbon fibre though
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RE: My Mk2 RS rebuild
2009/08/25 17:26:49
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Thanks Lucas. I figure the Carbon Fibre wont be to everyones taste but i wanted to do something a little different with this car,bring it a little more up to date,hence the non standard color etc. Having said that,if the urge strikes, i do have a mint standard rear spoiler & mirrors etc that i can fit
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RE: My Mk2 RS rebuild
2009/08/25 18:27:28
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nothing wrong with trying man, and if you like it then there is no issue at all. I take it your not building it for me to like it and drive it so go for your life. Im also not a fan of 4drs but there are always exceptions and this is definently one of em  . Keep up the good work i look forward to seeing the final product.
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