C208 CTR *PIC HEAVY* UD 13/12/09 Practicality Test!!!

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Describe your plans, project(s) evolution, works progress and final result!

Should i add a rear spoiler? (OE Volvo?)

Yes
19
61%
No
8
26%
Who cares
4
13%
 
Total votes: 31

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Re: C208 CTR *PIC HEAVY* UD 19/06/09 Wheel refurb

Post by 340GLT » 19 Jun 2009 03:25 am

Well the comps were only a temp measure until the cars proper wheels were refurbed, so got on that tonight and last night. Pretty sure they are going to suit it to a tee. Anyway lots of refurb pics to come. Enjoy.
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Re: C208 CTR *PIC HEAVY* UD 19/06/09 Wheel refurb

Post by 340GLT » 19 Jun 2009 11:05 pm

Fitted new wheels today look lovely with brand new Yokohama Parada tyres. Fitted some auto bumper vents in the front too.
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Re: C208 CTR *PIC HEAVY* UD 20/06/09 New Wheels.....

Post by volvosneverdie » 19 Jun 2009 11:15 pm

Yeah man. You were right. Those wheels really do suit it dude.
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Re: C208 CTR *PIC HEAVY* UD 20/06/09 New Wheels.....

Post by Bazboy » 19 Jun 2009 11:38 pm

That looks great on those wheels. Really impressive how quick this whole project has been, real inspiration for me to get mine done.

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Re: C208 CTR *PIC HEAVY* UD 20/06/09 New Wheels.....

Post by tommysb » 20 Jun 2009 10:24 am

Brilliant! I like how even the cardboard you're painting them on is Volvo branded!
Is it possible to remove tyres from rims without special tools/taking them to a garage?

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Re: C208 CTR *PIC HEAVY* UD 20/06/09 New Wheels.....

Post by 340GLT » 20 Jun 2009 04:44 pm

If you want to reuse the tyres then not easy with modern wheels if you dont need the tyres then cut them off. Most tyre places charge around £3 a wheel to remove tyre and dispose of it.
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Re: C208 CTR *PIC HEAVY* UD 20/06/09 New Wheels.....

Post by 340GLT » 20 Jun 2009 04:46 pm

Just added a poll Re spoliler, please all vote.
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Re: C208 CTR *PIC HEAVY* UD 20/06/09 New Wheels.....

Post by volvosneverdie » 20 Jun 2009 05:07 pm

My vote, it say no.
Its been done man.
Done to death like Shipmans aunty.
Clean back end all the way ftw.
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Re: C208 CTR *PIC HEAVY* UD 20/06/09 New Wheels.....

Post by Ronnie » 20 Jun 2009 05:30 pm

I say yes - but make it a Mk2 job
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Re: C208 CTR *PIC HEAVY* UD 20/06/09 New Wheels.....

Post by volvosneverdie » 20 Jun 2009 05:35 pm

Ronnie wrote:I say yes - but make it a Mk2 job
Do they even exist?
i havnt come across one for a billion years (as it were).
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Re: C208 CTR *PIC HEAVY* UD 20/06/09 New Wheels.....

Post by Skidracer » 20 Jun 2009 06:06 pm

Oh bollocks... I completely forgot you promised me a test drive.... :(

Wheels looks ace mate! How does it handle compared to when it's on the comps? Surely the track is narrower on these?
I voted no to the spoiler btw. I'd rather see you remove the rear wiper motor. Keep it clean!

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Re: C208 CTR *PIC HEAVY* UD 20/06/09 New Wheels.....

Post by Bazboy » 20 Jun 2009 08:39 pm

I voted yes, but it was a hard one, as i really like the no-spoiler look as its different, but the mk3 spoiler does really transform the look of the car.

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Re: C208 CTR *PIC HEAVY* UD 20/06/09 New Wheels.....

Post by Chris_C » 22 Jun 2009 03:46 pm

Certainly requires spoiler... way too much flat unbroken space without. Great job on those wheels mate, they look superb in the metal.
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Re: C208 CTR *PIC HEAVY* UD 20/06/09 New Wheels.....

Post by SteveP » 22 Jun 2009 06:25 pm

I voted yes for a spoiler, looks so much better imo
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Re: C208 CTR *PIC HEAVY* UD 26/08/09 New Front brakes

Post by 340GLT » 26 Aug 2009 04:08 am

I finally got round to fitting a rear seat to the car last week before the RR Gathering so here is pics of the rear seat in cleaning phase.
I also got round to replacing the front brakes today as the old ones were well and trully Fubar!!! I had been putting it off due to the machining and redrilling needed to fit my custom disk setup. Although glad its all done. The last pic shows how well the impreza calipers are matched to the Golf G60 disks.
Adam

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F559 LFE - 340R 2.0 16v
C208 CTR - 340 1.8 16v
D300 LBO - 360 GLT 3 Door Turbo project!! (and restoration)
F706 RBX - 350R in process!!!

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