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Postby Sebastian » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:25 pm

first congrats

second , she's a beauty . didnt expect to be that mint .
what's next on your list (mods) .
how is she compared to the GpX in power?
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Postby CJ » Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:10 am

Sebastian wrote:first congrats

second , she's a beauty . didnt expect to be that mint .
what's next on your list (mods) .
how is she compared to the GpX in power?


Thanks guys. In terms of mods, I'm thinking EVO Brembos, cat bypass and boost controller - all on the long finger at this point! Its a completely different fish to the FTO, its tough to compare the two. Its a lot less raw and takes much less to get moving, the turbos are a more progressive than sudden which I kind of like. Its certainly a very quick car, that said, I'll be looking to improve power in the mid range.

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Postby misterbishi » Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:41 am

Nice example CJ.. always loved these cars, a great timeless shape. It must have been right as many manufacturers ar returning to the "SHARK" looks!! Black is the colour for these cars!

Well Wear! (a little jealous) :wink:
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Postby Bernard » Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:30 am

Any sign of the FTO arriving yet?
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Postby CJ » Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:09 am

Bernard wrote:Any sign of the FTO arriving yet?


Yep, picked it up at the docks yesterday, its in pretty good nick. Mechanically, it needs a good service and the boot and bonnet are slightly sun faded as I had expected (common on passion red), nothing a belt of an orbital polisher won't sort out. As it happens, its already lowered so I'll reselling the set of Apex Springs I recently purchased off Rory!

Needless to say, Mrs. CJ is delighted with it :) Bring on the alarm / sideskirts / new tyres fitting.

Heres a teaser, I'll get some decent pics up when the opportunity arises:

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Postby Bernard » Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:22 am

Excellent, she's looking well.
I'm looking forward to seeing some post polish pics....(ppp) :D
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Postby mcgon1979 » Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:22 am

looks well CJ. 8)
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Postby Muad_dib77 » Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:00 am

Nice wan CJ - looks decent..I'm sure once you apply your usual effort to the cleaning and polishing she'll come up like a mirror!

Even the alloys look good off the boat!
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Postby colm_mcm » Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:13 pm

should turn out very well. Don't neglect the VR now!
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Postby Myfeckin FTO » Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:05 pm

Welcome back to FTO-land! Looks really clean.
The Passion Red looks really well when polished.
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Postby Sebastian » Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:59 pm

very niice. good luck with it !
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Postby sinlessgunner » Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:34 pm

How much will you sell the lowering springs for CJ? I'm interested in getting some and if you're selling some it would be quite handy!
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Postby gt94 » Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:56 pm

sinlessgunner wrote:How much will you sell the lowering springs for CJ? I'm interested in getting some and if you're selling some it would be quite handy!


just put new kyb dampers and apex springs on my gpx.i took of a set of dynamics lowering springs off not new but your welcome to them if you want will get a pic up tomorrow :wink:
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