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07-31-2015, 06:32 PM | #265 | ||
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08-01-2015, 04:00 PM | #266 |
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^ I found a good tutorial on M3Cutters and it does look like its better to remove it.
I’ve just finished getting a CF roof off a scrap car. The perimeter was bonded with a hard set adhesive. Splitting the CF and steel roof was difficult and took a lot of time. When I did spilt the CF roof it had loads of the hard set adhesive on it, which I had to carefully grind off. I was expecting SSG, but that had only been used for the cross bars. The roof could do with a re-lacquer as there are a couple of minor areas that have delaminated. I’m strapped for time and facilities so I’m looking for someone to re-lacquer & fit it. Any suggestions in the Milton Keynes or London area? |
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08-02-2015, 05:21 PM | #267 |
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Richard, if the resin has started delaminating then sanding it back and lacquering won't help as the resin will have started to some away from the CF material itself (if that's what you mean), in which case you need to get it properly sorted. I've got 2 spare roofs sat in the garage lol and one has delaminated and the other is scratched a bit. The delaminated one I asked the body shop to do what you were thinking and they refused as said they couldn't just lacquer it over. The scratched one was going to be sanded back etc but then I found the roof I finally fitted which was mint and was cheap enough to be a more viable option than the cost of re-lacquering the scratched roof.
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08-26-2015, 10:29 AM | #268 |
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So it's been a little while since the roof went on but have a couple of small updates.
First couple were needed before attending Gaydon. The 313's have always looked a little tired with the curbing etc so the car was dropped off to The Wheel Specialists to get them refurbed in black chrome. Basically all black with the face blown over in a nice high silver to blend into the black as well as adding Eibach 10mm spacers all round and a stud conversion with TPI closed cap nuts: Then at Gaydon I decide to replace the crappy side indicators with some F* style dark ones (I know not to everyone's tastes): And then finally the Performance CF side mirror covers: Will get a full side pic with the indicators and mirror covers. More to come in sure lol.
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10-02-2015, 11:41 AM | #270 |
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Looking good Raj, think the side repeaters look good personally.
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10-02-2015, 12:06 PM | #271 |
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Looks awesome Raj, so OEM+, I love it! That finish on the wheels is just perfect, and even after all these years of seeing that moulded aero lip bumper, I think it looks just as great as ever. Nice!!
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10-02-2015, 12:36 PM | #272 |
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The F style indicators look good, much nicer than the OEM indicators. The wing mirrors are also a nice match with the roof. Little things add up to make a big difference.
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Agreed. Mine were looking worse for wear so had to replace em anyway but glad I went with these.
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10-03-2015, 07:28 AM | #275 |
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I don’t think it is possible to get the mirror covers with a plain (1×1) weave due to the geometry of the cover. A 2×2 weave is more pliable for creating curves.
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10-03-2015, 09:54 AM | #276 | |
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Still look great though.
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11-12-2015, 04:16 AM | #279 |
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We'll have been a little quiet of late deciding on some of the next mods to do.
I've always liked the seats etc as they are but always found myself checking out performance seats and the like but at the ridiculous cost of them I haven't been able to justify it. So as a nice compromise I found a really decent set of M3 interior in Black Novillio leather. And at a pretty good price too. So after a few hours cleaning them up and treating them over a couple of days I got them all fitted. All cleaned up. The small indents have all come out as they were just from being stored: Comparison of the 2 fronts. You can see the larger bolsters and shoulder support: I did have to sort out a small connection issue as the live pin wire on the seat connector is in a different position depending upon whether your car is pre/post 2007 or something. The rears were quite time consuming as getting to the 2 small bolts that hold the bracket where the split folding meet was a bit of a pain. Gave me a chance to give the car s good clean too lol. All striped out: And all in (really like the new centre console with the cup holder unit): Pictures don't do them justice tbf. Thanks, Raj.
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11-12-2015, 04:38 AM | #280 |
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Its the best feeling changing standard seats to performance! I remember I did this in my Megane 225, only made me want to go into corners quicker to see how much it would keep me in my seat before slamming me into the door lol
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11-12-2015, 07:50 AM | #286 |
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I was hoping to start off a riot in here but you have just stopped it all Sir! LOOOL
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