Chris James build - Height fettling - New 'box etc

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Re: Chris James build - Height fettling - New 'box etc

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chrisjames wrote:Cheers folks

Gary are you the one with cream teledials?

Looks mint mate, yeah bad for scratches. I touch it up all the time :)
that would be me yea :) i need it painted :(
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loving the stance mate!

you you try owning a black car if you think canyon reds bad for scratches haha
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Cheers Tim

Update:

I had no idea the box blowing up was going to be so expensive!
After a week looking for a new box with no luck and getting quoted a crazy amount for a re-con I have opted for a new one. :roll:

Looks like mods will be put on hold for a bit then..
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Gave the car a really good clean / seal. Z-2 with ZFX topped with Z-8 left me with this..

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I then tried to get "arty" and just about hauled my front bumper off :rolleyes:

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On another note, my car has started "squealing" in reverse and my exhaust has started blowing. Oh my brand new gearbox from VW has starting whining.
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Re: Chris James build - Height fettling - New 'box etc

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Whining already? is it still under warranty mate?

Car looks sweet btw, whats next on the list then?

How are you finding the AP coilovers for comfort & handling?

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The box was fitted by my own mechanics but checked by VW so that it comes with over a years warranty.
I might take it back soon. See whats up.

Nothing on the list until I get some money again. The car is complete is terms of stage 1. Taking it further will be expensive. Recaro leather trim to answer your question :wink:

Ap's are great good ride etc. No coilovers are comfy. They seize too easily though. The trick is to get them set straight away and then leave them.
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