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Thought I would post progress to date on my coupe. Since the last update I've acquired a few parts and soon the show will be on the road.

First was a set of SSR center caps.

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Then sourced a RS emblem towel to cover my shredded rear headrests.

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Finally it was time to start gathering suspension components. Jenesis A8 coilovers where fabricated in custom colours with 8kg springs. Rears soon to be added with whiteline sway bars wich are sitting next to me. Custom 30mm roll center adjusters are en route from the USA.

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Tyres are next on the agenda. Looking at Toyo T1-R's in 205/55 & 195/55 :)

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J! Can you toss me a pic of both front & rear under guards please? Like to see how the guards & quarters have been cut away. Cheers, D

Their still standard underneath.

I believe the correct method goes a little something like this-

First cut off lip then cut outer about 15mm higher and used wire brush attachment on drill to take back to bare metal. This is so the epoxy used later on will bond properly.

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Then used vise grips, hammer and dolly to pull inner lip over outer. Hammered flat.

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Used wire brush again to take down to bare metal then applied 2 part epoxy to seam.

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Lastly riveted for good measure. Now all need to do is throw a bit of silicone over rivets ends in wheelwell and paint etc.

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Small update.

Switching front springs out for 10kg's. Unused Jenesis 8kg 63mm internal diameter 208mm length springs up for grabs as soon as I find suitable replacements. PM me if keen.

Also, managed to get my mitts on a pair of genuine NOS C130 Laurel indicators. Test fitted in this pic. Will eventually sit a bit further forward.

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