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Old 08 March 2008, 11:38 AM
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Default Face lifting my classic.

When i first bought my 93wrx it was fitted with a monza bodykit, after sticking with it for 2 years concentrating on engine mods and a subsequent engine rebuild, i finally decided on stripping the kit off and face lifting it, going the version 6 route. Here's some pics of the work so far:

As she was originally:



Stripped the skirts off:


Fitted new rear bumper with spats:


Then came alloy facelift bonnet, version6 grill and the v6 bumper which required loads of cutting to fit over the front mount:


Then the skirts seen here during prepping:


Then came the muchly anticipated version 6 spoiler:


Yesterday me and two mates got together to prep her ready for painting next week.








Big thanks to Jarvis (Scooby 401) for prepping the car yesterday and whos going to be painting it next week and to Nick for prepping and putting it all together...both excepted payment in McD's
Old 08 March 2008, 11:41 AM
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A hell of a lot better imo mate.nice work
Old 08 March 2008, 11:42 AM
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looks better already mate
Old 08 March 2008, 12:20 PM
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Cheers guys...can't wait to see the finished result. Considered having it painted in the same blue as the bonnet/bumper but decided on keeping it the original colour, silver 262. Going to de-sticker it too, to give it the clean look.
Old 08 March 2008, 12:28 PM
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looks better already even with the different color panels will look mint when done
Old 08 March 2008, 02:16 PM
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Much better mate, keep us posted as work goes on
Old 08 March 2008, 02:58 PM
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so much better fella. sorry but the original kit looks like it was made from cereal and egg boxes. bloody 'orrible. but now....

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Old 08 March 2008, 09:23 PM
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WE IS EXPERTS.
Old 09 March 2008, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
so much better fella. sorry but the original kit looks like it was made from cereal and egg boxes. bloody 'orrible. but now....
Cheers mate
Old 09 March 2008, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Daft Lad
Much better mate, keep us posted as work goes on
Cheers mate will do, she's going in for painting tomorrow, can't wait to see the finished product, if there is such a thing! Wheels next!
Old 09 March 2008, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by scooby401
WE IS EXPERTS.
Old 09 March 2008, 10:48 PM
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Much much better, well done mate..
Old 09 March 2008, 11:11 PM
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million times better!!!!
Old 09 March 2008, 11:18 PM
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lookin good keep up the good work
Old 09 March 2008, 11:24 PM
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That monza kit was horrible tbh. Looking loads better already! keep up the good work dude.
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looks 100 times better mate , whoever put the monza kit on needs shooting imho
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Originally Posted by M444GY
looks 100 times better mate , whoever put the monza kit on needs shooting imho
Tell me about it! I've had to rectify loads of botched jobs done by the previous owners. Still, shes all good now
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Originally Posted by L3OUDGIRL
lookin good keep up the good work
Cheers, best of luck with yours
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Originally Posted by "Taylor"
Cheers, best of luck with yours

thank u
Old 10 March 2008, 05:29 PM
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a life saving operation by the looks of it

...be interested to see the finished article
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Well done!

Looks much better, can't wait to see the finished result!
Old 10 March 2008, 08:33 PM
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I'll keep you posted guys!
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Originally Posted by "Taylor"
I'll keep you posted guys!
hope so.
Old 11 March 2008, 06:04 PM
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Just had some pictures sent to me from the bodyshop:








Shes not finished yet, but hopefully back by thurs or friday.
Good working Jarv

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Old 12 March 2008, 12:25 AM
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WOAH! mate, you should be really proud of that, you've truly bought a classic back to life, well done mate!

Would be nice if you could share your total project budget
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Where are the finished pic's?
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Looks much better
Old 13 March 2008, 01:47 PM
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Very nice. Where are the wedges?
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Originally Posted by chrispurvis100
Very nice. Where are the wedges?
On their way, along with clear indicators and a silver alloy induction trumpet for the lamp
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awesome!!


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