Sam's Proper MX-3 - LT Turbo project *Parting out*
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Yeah we will see got some cheap ass vinyl to try it out for real & found an illuminated number plate frame if I ever could be assed to smooth that bumper!
All four centre caps got the machine treatment today along with a little polish
whilst no-one was looking. Polished part to be masked then rest of the cap painted white!
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Bought a hatch visor in the end to try and make it fit! Did not spend a huge amount on this just in case is was way off, first look seems alright though. :D
Another thing I'm working on too whilst saving for tyres is tinting the rear lights completely red, will be trying out 24 LED amber bulbs with load resistors to stop them flashing to fast.
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Shaved off front edge with a flap wheel in a drill.
Made a template to rear glass rubber line, marke cut line with tape and trimmed with tin snips.
Trashed the kitchen a little…
Much better fittage now.
Still need to cut in the corners though…
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Hope you tidied up before your missus saw the mess!! Good work, how you gonna fix shade onto rear hatch?
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Lol no I didn't bother the mess is ongoing :D Not sure exactly what to use yet tbh, clear silicone adhesive maybe, got any good product recommendations?
Shot in the corner tonight, seats down flat now :D
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shaping up, looking more like it belongs :D
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Yeah some more emery cloth sessions and it will be part of the car :D
Decided to tackle the light tinting this afternoon, I took my time probably took me about 5 hours to complete one, inbetween chillin in the sun and swiggin coldies!
So becuase I am using YELLOW LED bulbs the current draw is alot less so the indicators flash rather rapidly. To slow this down we needed to add inline a resistor relay, all ready made up these where £4 a pair and the bulbs around £8-£15 depending on which ones you go for. E-tech tint spray was around £7.
Bulb is a very good fit!
These relays get hot so best to have them up against the bodywork
to dissapate that buildup better.
Taking out the reverse white light.
On! still amber after 3 light coats of tint.
Off.
Overall effect, happy with that but think only 2 not 3 coats on the reverse light would do as it looks a little darker then the rest of the light.
Could do with a clear coat though, little bit matt in some places.
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I think you and me have used the same tint spray lol.
Yours look better thou as the rest of the car is red.
Nice to see a finished product thou, outstanding bud.
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Cheers Bro should tie the back end in nicely. Took at shot just now, pretty bright but doesn't shine in the corner so well.
Bit late to start the other side now,lol
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Lucky sump #3 waiting to go on 4mm guard this time with a proper welded on return for the oil, machined and drilled up that spigot myself still don't trust my welding though so that was not done by me.
Hatch visor is also ready to fit on now :D All wheels painted waiting for final coat of clear.
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Got bored @ lunchtime, fancied making a flush rear bung for the rear wiper delete instead of the 'alfords button on there at the mo. Just another .4mm off and it should slot right in…
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That will look sweet
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Certainly happy with the result.
Some black enamel and silicon and no one will ever know!
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Nice! Make sure you etch prime before putting enamel on
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You made it out of aluminum, I would send that out for black anodizing!! :) Looks great bud!
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Mmm Ano. would be luxury, might have to do that! Had enough of paint lately…
Shots of my new wheels together with caps & emblem.
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the wheels look great mate, love the centre caps too.
shall look well on the car.
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Fantastic project, love the wheels :)
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Ahh shiney new wheels, cant beat it :D Looks good :cheers:
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Cheers chaps do appreciate the comments and support. Picked up 2 x 205/45 Barum Brav2 tyres with 6mm of tread of ebay recently just waiting for them now and the mission that will be finding someone to fit a bit of stretch and not scratch the rim up either!
Installed the rear bung after a prime up, plastikote matt black fitted up silicone on the back.
Someone said of mx3.de that @6a96e819bc:
Ohjeeee. . . interfere with the emblem, then what was with the antenna and now you bother even the rear wiper.
Soon the mirrors are off or how. . . This is not normal, you have all this contagious'' VW Golf disease ''. . . You should go to Professor Toshi, who is giving you the remedy before it even goes to her times. . .Thought it was very clever and funny :D
