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Old 04 May 2013 | 06:01 PM
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If you've hit a plateau mate it's time to find some more Summits

Chin up
Old 04 May 2013 | 06:03 PM
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Lol
Your quite right stu and they arose yesterday my friend
Thanks again mate and tbho it was a nice perk up for me to!
Old 04 May 2013 | 06:20 PM
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I'm in the same boat as you mate, today I mostly dug up tree roots, went shopping, nearly bought a new car for her indoors but didn't even lift the garage door - tomorrow though, she's been told...





















































...and she's letting me play
Old 04 May 2013 | 06:22 PM
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I went to work today with every intention of just doing mine but I ended up spending around an hour on it
Old 04 May 2013 | 07:20 PM
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fanny, man up n get yer tools out
Old 07 May 2013 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
I went to work today with every intention of just doing mine but I ended up spending around an hour on it
Its another hour less to do though. Keep chipping, all of a sudden it'll all come together and there will be light at the end of the tunnel

Remember, the glass is always half full

.......anyways I want to come up and have a gander at it when its done and see where all the magic happens (so you'd best finish it) .........maybe even discuss painting a future project I have in the pipeline
Old 08 May 2013 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
I went to work today with every intention of just doing mine but I ended up spending around an hour on it
I look at mine every morning sitting there forlornly in front of its garage under its cover through the kitchen window...then carry my bike through the house because the bloody thing is blocking my rear gates and go to work and do nowt on it; an hour is one step closer Ryan (things could be worse)
Old 11 May 2013 | 06:28 PM
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This is the end now folks,a parts list and prices will put up in breaking section over the next few days
Old 11 May 2013 | 06:39 PM
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Noooooo!!!!!!!

I wish I wasn't so skint, I'd have taken the whole project off you
Old 11 May 2013 | 06:58 PM
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Noooooooooooo !

Although I can't deny breaking mine has improved my bank balance considerably !
Old 11 May 2013 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
This is the end now folks,a parts list and prices will put up in breaking section over the next few days
Really, why.... whats happend buddy ??
Old 11 May 2013 | 07:09 PM
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You've come to far to throw it away buddy! You'll only end up regretting it as you said to me, don't do it mate....
Old 11 May 2013 | 08:42 PM
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No don't do it Ry it's come so far to throw in the towel mate. Please put a cover on it and leave it be until you have more time to finish it

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Old 11 May 2013 | 09:14 PM
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Don't do it mate. Just leave it for a while, you'll regret it. What I saw those few times looked proper stunning.

If its getting in the way of the family, totally understand and it is only a car. If not, don't do it
Old 11 May 2013 | 09:47 PM
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Take a breather Ryan, forget about it for a while, don't break it.
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Once again thanks for the kind supportive words,I keep hitting these's low points and tbho the last few times I've worked on the car It's been very unproductive which brought me to the point of saying 'you know what,**** it!'........................but after working on it today and making the decision and returning home to tell my better half I was told she would wear my ***** as earrings if I broke it before even having some use from it with all the expense and time it's pinched from me being at home which came as a shock given she usually just moans about the car.

I am going to push really hard now to get it complete so I stop having this constant up and down routine lol

Anyways I've purchased a few more goodies over the last couple of weeks,some of which have arrived including Summit racing front subframe supports and an NRG quick release steering wheel kit with short hub.
Others I'm still waiting on are adjustable trailing arms,Prodrive floor mats,Murray clamps for IC pipe work and Tim@JTInnovations has ordered the Mil spec connector for the engine bay custom loom.

Today I did a bit which was getting the car on the pit and suspending the engine so I could drop the front subframe down to allow me to get the sump off and change it out for the RCM baffled one but also to gain access to the steering rack input/output ports to swap them out for an unions for braided pipes,sump change went well but I fecked up 3 lengths of teflon hose for PAS which was basically what pi55ed me off after feeling down already about the car.

I'll spent half day on it tomrrow as well

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Hi Ryan

As above guys over here suggest,don't break it and take break,you are put lots of effort to this and will be big shame to do so,chin up and speak to you soon next week


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Ryan...you're a right drama queen
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Originally Posted by JTinnovations
Ryan...you're a right drama queen
Like it says on the advert, have a KFC, coz you're a right moody cow when you're hungry
Old 11 May 2013 | 11:21 PM
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your mrs is spot on m8 get stuck in to it
Old 11 May 2013 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JonMc
Like it says on the advert, have a KFC, coz you're a right moody cow when you're hungry
Snickers...KFC...hmmm, there's only one way to decide...FIGHT!!!
Old 11 May 2013 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JTinnovations
Snickers...KFC...hmmm, there's only one way to decide...FIGHT!!!
Don't ever come between Ryan and his food, he's turns rabid, starts growling and everything.
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
Once again thanks for the kind supportive words,I keep hitting these's low points and tbho the last few times I've worked on the car It's been very unproductive which brought me to the point of saying 'you know what,**** it!'........................but after working on it today and making the decision and returning home to tell my better half I was told she would wear my ***** as earrings if I broke it before even having some use from it with all the expense and time it's pinched from me being at home which came as a shock given she usually just moans about the car.
Your other half sounds like a decent guy


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Glad she talked some sense into you, long way to drive to slap you! Now tuck your flaps back into your knickers and stop being so premenstrual....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolebratt/1376831923/

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Old 12 May 2013 | 09:28 AM
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Ryan, Having done a few projects now I know exactly how you feel.

My last one for instance. I regret not finishing that big time it looked stunning at Snetterton.

I had the exact same drama with my white one too but thankfully got through it and the rewards at the end are tremendous. Stick with it mate I can assure you it's worth it in the end!!
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first dibs on rear brakes
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Really coming along now mate pure perfection
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Thank god for your missus!
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
first dibs on rear brakes
Haha second dibs if tubs backs out!
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Originally Posted by CREWJ
This is stunning!


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