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mikey bean
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07-08-2018, 12:31 PM
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given that im new here i thought i would share my build thread with you lot. the car is now onthe road but the body is a long way from finished. so i will post a load of pics of what i have done but just remember there is more to come Smile
the day i got the car
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moved to bigger garage to help with build. lol
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removed old foam spoiler as they are ****. welded up the holes then smoothed off with fillerSmile
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mikey bean
07-08-2018, 12:31 PM #1

given that im new here i thought i would share my build thread with you lot. the car is now onthe road but the body is a long way from finished. so i will post a load of pics of what i have done but just remember there is more to come Smile
the day i got the car
[Image: DSC000051.jpg]
moved to bigger garage to help with build. lol
[Image: DSC00119.jpg]
[Image: DSC00118.jpg]
[Image: Picture001.jpg]
removed old foam spoiler as they are ****. welded up the holes then smoothed off with fillerSmile
[Image: Picture010.jpg]
[Image: 101_0203.jpg][Image: 101_0208.jpg]
[Image: Picture044.jpg]
[Image: Picture045.jpg]
[Image: Picture036.jpg]
[Image: 101_0190.jpg]
[Image: 101_0194.jpg]
[Image: 101_0197.jpg]
[Image: DSC00123.jpg]
[Image: gaskets.jpg]
[Image: 101_0178.jpg]
[Image: 101_0183.jpg]

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mikey bean
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07-08-2018, 12:31 PM
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i havent put all my pics up as i think i have too many. lol.
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[Image: clutch.jpg]
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new style lights and new wiring loom
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auto box out and now fitted with a manualSmile
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and as she sits right now
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mikey bean
07-08-2018, 12:31 PM #2

i havent put all my pics up as i think i have too many. lol.
[Image: Picture024.jpg]
[Image: clutch.jpg]
[Image: Picture003.jpg]
new style lights and new wiring loom
[Image: Picture018.jpg]
auto box out and now fitted with a manualSmile
[Image: Picture008.jpg]
and as she sits right now
[Image: Mikey.jpg]

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Stoney
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08-08-2018, 12:07 AM
#3
Good work.
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Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:
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Stoney
08-08-2018, 12:07 AM #3

Good work.

[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:

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Sparkystav
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08-08-2018, 12:15 AM
#4
Cant see the pics at work Sad

will have a look when i get home
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Sparkystav
08-08-2018, 12:15 AM #4

Cant see the pics at work Sad

will have a look when i get home

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DaveEdin
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08-08-2018, 12:41 AM
#5
No such thing as "too many" pics...
IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!

Modifications
Completed:
Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )

In Progress:
E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
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DaveEdin
08-08-2018, 12:41 AM #5

No such thing as "too many" pics...

IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!

Modifications
Completed:
Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )

In Progress:
E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake

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HollowPoint
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08-08-2018, 12:58 AM
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DaveEdin No such thing as "too many" pics...

No seriously, he even has pictures of bolts for crying out loud! Big GriniscoStu:
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HollowPoint
08-08-2018, 12:58 AM #6

DaveEdin No such thing as "too many" pics...

No seriously, he even has pictures of bolts for crying out loud! Big GriniscoStu:

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DaveEdin
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08-08-2018, 01:21 AM
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HollowPoint No seriously, he even has pictures of bolts for crying out loud! Big GriniscoStu:

Confusedhock: I stand corrected... :lol:
IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!

Modifications
Completed:
Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )

In Progress:
E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
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DaveEdin
08-08-2018, 01:21 AM #7

HollowPoint No seriously, he even has pictures of bolts for crying out loud! Big GriniscoStu:

Confusedhock: I stand corrected... :lol:

IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!

Modifications
Completed:
Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )

In Progress:
E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake

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Lexuspat
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08-08-2018, 03:01 AM
#8
Looks good mate

Can't wait to see it when its done
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Lexuspat
08-08-2018, 03:01 AM #8

Looks good mate

Can't wait to see it when its done

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sprinter2012
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08-08-2018, 11:15 AM
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Looks great so far, I love to see a projects that's had effort go into it and not just piles of money Smile

Are those MeisterR coilovers I see there? Just bought a set for my IS200 :thumbup1:
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sprinter2012
08-08-2018, 11:15 AM #9

Looks great so far, I love to see a projects that's had effort go into it and not just piles of money Smile

Are those MeisterR coilovers I see there? Just bought a set for my IS200 :thumbup1:

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mikey bean
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08-08-2018, 11:26 AM
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yes mate they are meisterR. best money i ever spent. car handles great with these onSmile
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mikey bean
08-08-2018, 11:26 AM #10

yes mate they are meisterR. best money i ever spent. car handles great with these onSmile

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