mwilkinson Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 Hi Matt, Yeah it would be good to see your car underway. She should be very nice at the end. Let me know how it goes tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 When do you think you'lll get it back? Mind PM-ing me what you're paying, I'm looking at a respray in the medium term future, and that looks like a proper job so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 looks awesome that i really want to get my car sprayed too, my paint looks crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 superb project... The car looks slgorgeous and it isn't even finished. Useless fact about Panteras... Elvis used to own one and got so sick of it failing to start that he one day lost his rag and actually shot it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 When do you think you'lll get it back? Well like I said bfore the bodyshop are being great and letting me keep the car there for the moment. The delay is the Trial bumper from Japan. I have just been informed it wont be here until the start of October!! On that note probably mid October the car should be done. Then I have the job of rebuilding the interior and getting the thing serviced. Then, yes then, I will be able to play with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Well its been a while. I finally got the rear bumper and then it was Christmas and New Year etc... I have been very busy and rebuilding the car myself I have been slow to get things going again. However, I have started to make progress again. Here are some update pictures. I have the week off and will be going down to finish the exterior this week. The masking tape on the side skirt areas is where we have been test fitting the skirts to get them to fit just right. The genuine trial rear fitted like a dream. The diffuser has now been painted satin black. Going to sort out the UK Spec caliper colour this week, then fit them with 3G GR20 discs, front and rear and endless sss pads. Opted to leave the main opening on the bumper without mesh as the intercooler sat perfectly in the opening. I have bought some aluminium sheet, expanding foam tape and seals to duct the bumper properly. I have also purchased a carbon fibre APR cooling plate. Slowly its getting there. Should hopefully have some better pictures later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus1 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Looks stunning, you must be really pleased with the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Looks good Cant argue with the Veilside/Trial look in any colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Looks good Cant argue with the Veilside/Trial look in any colour Almost twins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Got to say the colour really updates the veilside look Looking great mate you must be well pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Nice FTO, is it the one from Coronation Street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Nice FTO, is it the one from Coronation Street? FTO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Just ignore him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopgunTT Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Money well spent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Looks really good:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikeg Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Absolutely stunning. Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Well at long last I have pulled my finger out and finished the job and yes, the car is back In addition to the respray I had to have replace the whole drivetrain from gearbox back, so new prop, TT Diff from jamieP, driveshafts from Paul W, new rear bearings, seals and flanges etc... She drives so well and has never felt so under control. The paintjob is great and she looks loverly in the sun. The UK spec brakes work a treat. I would like to thanks Jay and Martin from Esser Works for doing such a great job on the spray and putting up with me throughout the rebuild (It's taken a year!!). Also thanks to Tom (THworks) for doing all the mechanical work and service. Went for an MOT on Saturday and passed without a single fault. Here are a few snaps: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Looks very nice mate, lovely colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Thanks, very pleased with the colour choice. It was a tough choice to change from black, but the Lambo is much easier to maintain and looks better in my opinion. Looks very nice mate, lovely colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albundy68 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 wow, great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 awesome, thats it i want a trial rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Its well worth getting a genuine one. The fit is superb. I don't like blended kit, so its nice to know it fits so well. It fit perfectly, all we had to do was paint it!! awesome, thats it i want a trial rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 im not getting it blended either, just want that super look you have achieved with yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Looks stunning, the missus is currently debating a change to avlon from black on her supra at the moment. More of a stock look to hers, but it definitely looks worth it in your case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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