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Today's progress:

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Toggle switch for the relay on the PS2 power supply:

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And for those that wondering how hard it is to install, here are the tools I have used:

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Flat Blade, Phillips head, Pinchers, Knife, 10mm Ratchet spanner, Dynamat Roller, Duct tape and 10mm Socket.

Pincher are the best tool for removing all the loom clips from the body.

Next step: Getting all the interior back in minus the boot.

That is such a shame, Nigel. I saw the photos of the car after the crash on FB, but didn't realise you'd put THAT much work into the interior already. Is all the Dynamat and whatever else you'd done so far covered under insurance?

pretty sure this project was all a waste of time, considering the car is due to be written off after an accident friday night

Spewin! Sorry to here that mate, I was lookin forward to watching the progress. Hope insurance can sort it out for ya.

Spewin! Sorry to here that mate, I was lookin forward to watching the progress. Hope insurance can sort it out for ya.

There is still a chance it wont be written off yet.

Will find out the outcome tomorrow hopefully.

And yes, Dynamat is a labour of love, I've spent over 38 hours installing it, and it is a one use application.

There is still a chance it wont be written off yet.

fingers are crossed for you nige.sorry to hear mate.you can come over and install that stereo in my stag if you need something to take your mind off the accident...

fingers are crossed for you nige.sorry to hear mate.you can come over and install that stereo in my stag if you need something to take your mind off the accident...

thats just uncalled for rod :P

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