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smudge got a reaction from Lauren in Smudge's supercharged V8 build
Blimey, haven't updated this for a while!
As some of you know, I finally had enough with being messed around and seeing little to no progress with the guy that's been doing the V8 swap since April 2016. I took the car from him a couple of weeks ago and I'm having a more trusted place called Carson Performance complete whatever is left to do.
At first glance, there wasn't a huge amount of work that needed doing. Just small, fiddly bits like fuel lines, oil system for the supercharger etc. However, on closer inspection, we've unfortunately had to backtrack and redo some of the substandard work from the previous garage in order to make sure things are done properly and to a standard both Carson and I are happy with.
This means that we've spent 2 weeks essentially redoing work where corners have been cut. Not ideal, but at least we have peace of mind that everything is being checked to ensure we dont run into any problems once it is finally up and running...hopefully!
Timescales now? Probably another 4-6weeks I reckon, but know knows what else we'll come across that will stop us from progressing further.
There's light at the end of the tunnel and I've begun to find some love for it again. The guys at Carson also have an 86 so there's a personal passion for the car and their enthusiasm shines through the fantastic work they do. I'm kept up to date almost daily, even when it's bad news so that we can agree on a solution.
Will try and keep this updated, hopefully with some good news soon.
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smudge reacted to will300 in Constant insurance calls
Paul, if they call again, request that they remove you from their database. Then also request that under the new GDPR regulation, that they provide you with all information they hold about you, where and when they got that information from and there full company details. Create a gmail account for them to send the information to (i.e. not your own), also take their customer services telephone number down and state they have 5 working days for them to respond to your request, otherwise you'll contact the ICO & FOM. You can also ask for a copy of their data retention policy.
This is on the assumption they stay on the phone long enough and don't just hang up. (i.e. if they are actually a genuine company).
If that doesn't work, just block the number.
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smudge reacted to Mark@Abbey M/S in March Sussex meet
Thats pretty local to me from my home addy , will try to organise being around to attend. thanks
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smudge reacted to SimonB95 in Pistonheads Sunday Service - Silverstone - April 2nd
Will when we get them
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smudge reacted to Subota Boy in March Sussex meet
So far got 10 confirmed and another 9 possible/probables
Thanks for all your interest. Hope to see you all.
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smudge reacted to Lauren in 4x Brand New Yokohama Neova AD08R 225/40/18
He'll need to sign up as a trader to do that and is aware.
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smudge got a reaction from jevvy in Swanky Head unit, STI Brakes, last of my bits : (
For fuck sake sake?
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smudge got a reaction from SGT in Gt86 owner, Potentially...
You'll definitely be able to spot mine when it's back. Mainly due to being able to hear it from miles away
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smudge got a reaction from SGT in Gt86 owner, Potentially...
I'm in Aldershot! Although 86 is currently having work done over near Brands Hatch
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smudge got a reaction from Lowe in Swanky Head unit, STI Brakes, last of my bits : (
Genuinely put off ever buying something from this guy, simply because of a piss poor sale thread
Sort it out and get proper pictures assigned to each item
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smudge reacted to DanJ in Rear seat delete group buy
Just ordered mine via eBay. With the discount, shipping and import duty it was just over $420, which is ~£325.
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smudge got a reaction from Cerastes in Rear seat delete group buy
GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! Finally had some confirmation from the manufacturer about pricing
eBay is the easiest way to process international orders, so please use the link below to purchase your own:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/222677250858
With the group buy, we can input an offer price of $275 which will be accepted and shipped out within 1 business day. A saving of $50 which is fairly significant
The offer is available until the end of October so don't hesitate! Let me know once you've ordered yours
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smudge got a reaction from Cerastes in Rear seat delete group buy
GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! Finally had some confirmation from the manufacturer about pricing
eBay is the easiest way to process international orders, so please use the link below to purchase your own:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/222677250858
With the group buy, we can input an offer price of $275 which will be accepted and shipped out within 1 business day. A saving of $50 which is fairly significant
The offer is available until the end of October so don't hesitate! Let me know once you've ordered yours
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smudge got a reaction from Cerastes in Rear seat delete group buy
GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! Finally had some confirmation from the manufacturer about pricing
eBay is the easiest way to process international orders, so please use the link below to purchase your own:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/222677250858
With the group buy, we can input an offer price of $275 which will be accepted and shipped out within 1 business day. A saving of $50 which is fairly significant
The offer is available until the end of October so don't hesitate! Let me know once you've ordered yours
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smudge got a reaction from Minion in Rear seat delete group buy
Can't really say, bit of a lottery isn't it with customs charges
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smudge reacted to Cerastes in Rear seat delete group buy
I think I'll be in, like @Rich196 said the rear seats are pointless.
The only issue I have is what I will do with the leather rear seats, my loft is already full of OEM parts
It's not saving a huge amount of weight either, just over 10kg. But it's better than nothing and I never use the rear seats so I may as well.
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