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Clarky:
Managed to get a thumb print on the lacquer of the lipstick but generally much happier with the look of it. Hard to see from the pics but night and day different in the flesh. The lipstick is in Diablo red from Peugeot left over from the GTI-6 many moons ago and still worked well. 4 coats of paint on it all, 3 coats of lacquer on the lipstick but left the satin/matt look on the other bits as per factory. All came apart and back together with no dramas. If you are thinking of doing it I say go for it! A T25 and T20 torq bit and two Philips for the fog light surrounds. Have a new genuine drivers idea door mirror indicator on its way too and new old stock genuine floor mat set too. The ones that came with it aren't lovely enough to stay in there now!
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Clarky:
Floor mats arrived today from VW Derby with the correct clips and looking good! The old ones came with the car and were awful, these have a much deeper pile to the carpet and fit like a glove too. Another good job done. Have a new drivers side indicator to fit too. Went for genuine as am not sure about the smoked or dynamic sweep ones. Personally preference is all.
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Clarky:
Another job ticked off the list today...First was a good wash, will polish it a little later but the moss filled side repeater has been replaced! Not too bad in terms of DIY jobs, worst bit was trying not to break the plastic tabs ( then realising once it's off that a few were broken anyway) and getting to the two vertically placed T10 torx. Other than that gave it a good old clean out and hey presto! Have decided that I'm never gonna get an old car to look and feel new and just to keep plodding on with it. If you were going to tackle this job yourself I'd say go for it! A good pry tool, T10 Torx bit as skinny as you can find and small point nose pliers to remove the electrical connectors is all you need.
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richievr:
--- Quote from: Clarky on June 19, 2023, 03:11:28 pm ---Back from Le Mans after a little drive down the Mulsanne on Sunday evening! Found a chunk of the wrecked Jota as a souvenir too. Can didn't miss a beat, though a front wheel bearing is starting to protest so a new pair going on order after payday! Hard to find 97-99 Ron fuel in France..the Porsche is a real one with a giant statue behind it..if you have never been it is well worth it..this was my 10th and still magic!
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I miss Lemans :confused: i went 8 years out of 10 from 2000 - 2010 must go back again one year! absolutely love it !!
Clarky:
Well I have my tickets for this year too and cannot recommend it high enough. Miss my dad being there with me but still an awesome place to go. @richievr if you ever want to go back and need any advice let me know ( same for any of you reading, am not on commission I promise but just adore the place!) .
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