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17-02-18, 07:03 PM
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XPG 180 update
Not been on for a while due to work commitments, but the 180 is finally going away next weekend (a year after I got her!) to have some major work done. She's been tucked up since Christmas as some of the electrics failed meaning no wipers, lights, horn, alarm, radio, lights.
As much as liked the look of the motobuild springs, i'll be upgrading to some brand new xpower eibach springs, new bushes all round, upgraded brakes and a tidy up of the bodywork and full service, cant wait to get back on the road!
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17-02-18, 08:06 PM
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18-02-18, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mattie007
Not been on for a while due to work commitments, but the 180 is finally going away next weekend (a year after I got her!) to have some major work done. She's been tucked up since Christmas as some of the electrics failed meaning no wipers, lights, horn, alarm, radio, lights.
As much as liked the look of the motobuild springs, i'll be upgrading to some brand new xpower eibach springs, new bushes all round, upgraded brakes and a tidy up of the bodywork and full service, cant wait to get back on the road!
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awesome, keep the pictures flowing.
defo right move with the springs :-))
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18-02-18, 03:54 PM
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Shall do. Just been to give her a good wash before she goes away at the weekend. I don't think it'll cost too much, theres a list of about 20 jobs, but when done she should be as good as new. Wish I could do them myself but don't have the time or skills unfortunatly.
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18-02-18, 07:01 PM
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Excellent! Well worth doing and the investment I say.
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19-02-18, 07:40 AM
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Awesome.
Fingers crossed all goes well. What's the timescale?
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20-02-18, 10:56 PM
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Excellent! Well worth doing and the investment I say.
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Cheers Mick, taken a while due to work commitments but should come out even better than she is now
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Awesome.
Fingers crossed all goes well. What's the timescale?
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Going away this weekend, a chap up in Scunthorpe is collecting her then giving her the treatment. He builds race cars and restores classics so in good hands. I’m in no rush but I’d have thought back within a month. Springs arrived today 😍
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21-02-18, 06:28 PM
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Lovely stuff, looking forward to the after pictures mate. Be good to hear your thoughts on how the eibachs compare too, would assume they will give a much nicer drive.
Do you think you would be able to get progress pictures at all? Always good to see work being done
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22-02-18, 08:05 PM
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I'll try to get regular updates although the car will be 100 miles away.
From speaking to others with the eibachs, they cant be compared to the motobuilds for handling and performance. I do like the way it sits now but will still be low on the new springs, plus love the green colour!
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31-03-18, 08:51 PM
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A few goodies purchased from Paul today, Quaife LSD and front and rear strut braces. Along with the eibach Xpower springs the car should go well when fitted. Hopefully it'll all be done for the summer.
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