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Well it was great to be back at Fuel, and to see Sam's car in the flesh, and the Trueno too. Glad they were parked together!

I am sure Sam will have plenty of photos of the event. Shame the sun was not out cos that wrap will pop in the sunshine!! Well done Sam!

Well it was great to be back at Fuel, and to see Sam's car in the flesh, and the Trueno too. Glad they were parked together!

I am sure Sam will have plenty of photos of the event. Shame the sun was not out cos that wrap will pop in the sunshine!! Well done Sam!

See you Saturday, Sam!

Just got it back today, so not trying to be too much of a tease but here's a little preview to wet people's appetite!
Going to take it out over the rest of the week with my younger brother who has a DSLR and small drone to try and get some good looking video footage and shots of it before posting it up in full colour along with a little reveal video.

I'll still be down at Fuel this Saturday come rain or shine so if you want to head out for a coffee, catch up and to see the car I hope to see you there! 😁



 

I've had it history checked, no crashes, only 27k on the clock. 2012 originated in Oz. Thats all I know! 
I'm exploring this out of interest but I'm so happy with it I'm not too worried. Just hope I can plug n play new headlights when I upgrade them. 

So with the Rocket Bunny kit now officially installed I'ved moved on to prepping the car for its wrap.


I've chosen to go with a wrap over paint for a few reasons, the first being cost of course, the next being that i'd like to change the colour of the car (still staying somewhat red) as the original red on the car is very flat and if the rocket bunny panels were matched to it I feel the new curves of the body would be lost in the flatness of the OEM colour and finally if I were to do paint i'd like to go the whole 9 yards and spray the whole car inside & out including engine bay doors, etc.


So with all that in mind I've decided to go for a wrap which i've been in talks with a company down in Southampton called Monsterwraps which appear to do some very good work as well as get great reviews. Not wanting to skimp out on the fitting of the wrap ofcourse or do it myself i'd rather pay a sensible price to get a good job done. However as I mentioned i've been in talks with them to confirm how they would tackle the kit, the Wellnut holes and what prep work I can do to speed up the process as of course the car is far from factory fresh.


With that said the car is now booked in to have the wrap installed the week commencing the 15h of June giving me just over a couple of weeks to get it prepped and ready to go!


Check out the first video related to it below where I talk about the proceses as well as my choice in Colour.


https://youtu.be/fhDIo2cXzVo



As far as colour choice goes i've shared it with a few people but i've not been keeping it much of a secret or such. I wanted to stay close to red and have a nice deep gloss to it which lead me to find KPMF Black Red Iridescent
I think this will look amazing on the car and I can't wait to see it completed!

Whilst on an absolutely essential journey recently I made an absolutely essential stop to take some absolutely essential photos. (not really) 🙄😇

Looks shut to me Keith 😷😷Sure you wasn’t looking for a new sofa🤔

Seems like a good time to bump this thread in the current climate, with the restrictions going out seems like a good idea to do Covid 19 polishing!
Seems like a good way to view the rafters in the garage 🤔👍
 

Yes Ian.  It was the colour that made me look closer.  I think I must have got so used to the white image (which does look nice too) that the red was a nice change. I can just imagine a black one sat next to the GT...................................maybe as a replacement for our IQ 😲

There's a full 20 minute version of that vid somewherefor the obsessed! 🤣

Well I wish I had not watched that video!
Fat arches, pillarless doors, that shape...............................lovely lovely lovely!!!
And that is just looking at it. Sounds good in another video too!   Now where is my piggy bank?

Event Title: Go Japan! - Brands Hatch, Sunday September 13th
Event Author: VAD17
Event Date: 13.09.2020
 
Go Japan!
Sunday, September 13th
Brands Hatch Circuit
https://gojapan.co.uk/
Go Japan is an automotive celebration of anything Japanese, taking place at Brands Hatch for the first time. It's sure to be a season highlight!
The event is 'Japanese only' in terms of cars, and will feature many interactive displays plus Japanese arts and crafts and cultural experiences. It will also feature Comicon characters, live music, industry celebrities and much more.
Time Attack will headline at this event on-track, with professional, Japanese drift cars also set to thrill. There will also be a showcase of 'Japanese Legends‘ and a presentation of tuning and race cars from the present and past.
What to expect at Go Japan!?
Motorsport on track:
Time Attack / Racing / Drifting / Special Exhibits Car clubs & displays off track Visitor participatory experiences Car Show Japanese food vendors Performers & Cosplay Live stage Live music, DJ & cultural displays Competitions Harajuku fashion show Hobby & enthusiasts groups Celebrity race drivers / influencers Iconic race cars Trade Zones – Car/Bike/Culture Family fun To see what's on go to:
http://gojapan.co.uk/whats-on/
We will have club stand. 
To book space on the club stand go to:
http://gojapan.co.uk/club-stands/
and click "Join your club stand" (red button) to register
Club code: 96006631
(please make sure you register to for us to get space)
To book tickets (separate to club stand) go to:
https://brandshatch.msv.com/BH-20-gojapan
Also, tickets from cancelled Tunerfest South can be used (this would be combined event)
Once you booked tickets and club stand please let me know.
See you there!
Attending:
1. @VAD17 (organiser)
2. @Dankool
3. @kaisersalsek
4. @The Minion
5. @Rich83
6. @SimonG68
7. @gavin_t
8. @maurice
9. @Rocket Panda
 

 
Go Japan! - Brands Hatch, Sunday September 13th

Little update.  600 road miles plus a full days trackday action post recall. 
Didn't implode so assume new cams and all other work is good 😊

Thanks for organising, Lee.  We last attended this one in the nineties with our Dolomite Sprint.  Be interesting to see if it has changed much.  Will update when booked!

We are expecting to attend this one.

Had my recall work done by Huddersfield dealership this week.
Provided a top-spec Corolla as courtesy car, communicated well, did the service and plugs (and diff oil, unlike some!) at the same time, washed the car, and charged me £130.
Very pleased with the service received. Would recommend.
 

All done!  The Tech spent 26 hours in total, although they can do a standard car now in around 14 hours. Car feels great so far and a little smoother. That may be the plugs. Very pleased so far.

All done!  The Tech spent 26 hours in total, although they can do a standard car now in around 14 hours. Car feels great so far and a little smoother. That may be the plugs. Very pleased so far.

All done!  The Tech spent 26 hours in total, although they can do a standard car now in around 14 hours. Car feels great so far and a little smoother. That may be the plugs. Very pleased so far.

All done!  The Tech spent 26 hours in total, although they can do a standard car now in around 14 hours. Car feels great so far and a little smoother. That may be the plugs. Very pleased so far.

Hope to be there.  Why 2 threads though?

I'll be there, albeit likely not in the 86. Make way for the Suzuki Alto 1.0 Daily! 😎

Yes we have held two meets there so far and it is a great place for a get-together.
Hopefully we can come along to this.  Great idea!

Your in Keith


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