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Old 18th May 2016, 09:07 AM
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So, I finally got the last job on my list ticked off, I had the original wheels refurbished and refitted to the car. I intended getting the tailpipes and wheels done prior to attending the annual meet, and even though I won't be there now I pushed on and had the work done anyway.

I had them done at my usual place, the nearest TWS depot, I've had four sets done there now and can't fault them. They're a great group of lads and the constant stream of cars through the place suggests there's more than just me thinks so

Wheels refurbished, new centre caps, new valves, tyres transferred over from my FE wheels, that's it all done for now, I just hope I can manage to hang onto her after finally getting her to just how I planned.
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Old 18th May 2016, 09:11 AM
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Very nice. Looks a cracking refurb.
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Old 18th May 2016, 09:23 AM
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Looking really nice Ron!
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Old 18th May 2016, 10:16 AM
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Very nice!


As much as I love FE wheels, and I think they're the best wheels for a D2, the D3 really suits those more modern 'spokey' wheels.
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Old 18th May 2016, 10:31 AM
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Looking very nice Ron, mind if I ask where you got the new valves from, looks like I might need for the new family wagon
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Old 18th May 2016, 12:27 PM
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Nice... and just like mine you have reversing lights full of water... shocking quality rear lights on 70k cars.... anyway.. I digress !!
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Old 19th May 2016, 07:43 AM
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She's looking good Ron, my second set of face lift lights have done the same so it clearly a manufacturing problem or design issue, I may rip mine apart to see if I can do something about it
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Fantastic looking finish.
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Old 23rd May 2016, 10:54 AM
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Thanks fellas, I'm very happy with how she looks right now
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