deanosabby Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Well I got the exhaust fitted today. It is a 3" S/S system from the bottom of the down pipes back with a rear silencer. Here are some pics for you. It sound quite nice and with the K+N up front you can here me coming All I need now is to get the suspension sorted. Ta, Deano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vauxsenb Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 You're getting there kiddo, Rome wasn't built in a day blah blah blah, its looking well, so where are you ending up getting the arches done then??? Cheers, Colin. edit;poor spelling tonite OOPS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanosabby Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 I am getting them done here at the end of May. C S Auto Unit 8, West Craigs Industrial Estate Edinburgh EH12 0BD telephone: 0131-339 9180 Unless I can get a better quote. Cheers, Deano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassMeTheGun Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Nice meeting you at the weekend dude, Exhaust looks good, bet it sounds even better! I still don't think those arches need replaced, a couple of bubbles isn't the end of the world, strip them back treat them and a skim of catty would finish them fine. Save your money for shiny bits! Cheers, Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Comfy Recaros can come in any colour you want, I kept the red theme, can get pricey though. Like the look of the car, please keep the chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Comfy Recaros can come in any colour you want, I kept the red theme, can get pricey though. Like the look of the car, please keep the chrome. those seats are the dogs bo**ocks, look great just get the rear done same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vauxsenb Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Comfy Recaros can come in any colour you want, I kept the red theme, can get pricey though. Like the look of the car, please keep the chrome. Will echo that, as a Cavvy owner, its the chrome that makes all the differance BTW Good colour choice Sam, really suits it. (thumbs-up smiley) Cheers chaps, Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanosabby Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Nice meeting you at the weekend dude, Exhaust looks good, bet it sounds even better! I still don't think those arches need replaced, a couple of bubbles isn't the end of the world, strip them back treat them and a skim of catty would finish them fine. Save your money for shiny bits! Cheers, Tony Aye Tony nice meeting you on Sunday, Cheers for showing us round your Manta's I must admit I like your 400 lot's, big wheels, big arches what else do you need. I think we should try and get a meet together soon with whoever can manage to make it and maybe tag along with another group. The exhaust sounds awesome and I am sure the neighbours will think so when I start it up this morning See you soon, Deano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanosabby Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 Well I fitted my alloys today, What do you think? As you can see I have changed the location of the reg plate and stuck a couple of retro stickers on it as well. I am pretty chuffed with it so far. Ta, Deano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Yeah, the wheels definitely work- you've made some nice subtle mods there. Careful you don't over egg the cake, I reckon it's just about "right" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 The wheels look the dogs b***ks no sure aboot the stickers tho. The front number plate looks good Looking nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Hi Deano. Awe spade awe spade rims defo looks good, bin yur stickers NAFF und git yur plate centred jist looks stoopid aff ti thi side ither than that lookin fair braw. rab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vauxsenb Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Well done, Wheels are perfect for the motor and it suits the stance now, you've gotta be well-chuffed with it.(I really disliked the Manta ones ) Not sure about the badges blacked-out tho' and will echo Rab on the number plate,(and I dont think its legal, there's not enough background/surround) if I had to use the stick-on type I would have it on the leading edge of the bonnet in real retro-styleeeeeeeee. Dont loose any more chrome though, its look is just about spot on, again well done Deano . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantacrazy22 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Well done, Wheels are perfect for the motor and it suits the stance now, you've gotta be well-chuffed with it.(I really disliked the Manta ones ) Not sure about the badges blacked-out tho' and will echo Rab on the number plate,(and I dont think its legal, there's not enough background/surround) if I had to use the stick-on type I would have it on the leading edge of the bonnet in real retro-styleeeeeeeee. Dont loose any more chrome though, its look is just about spot on, again well done Deano . love the wheels dean what are they and were from i want some.ps cavys looking good .ta matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanosabby Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 love the wheels dean what are they and were from i want some.ps cavys looking good .ta matt Hi Matt, The wheels are ATS Cups that I got off TJM. They were second hand but all they needed was a quick rub down and a paint, not bad for £125 They sell on ebay for £499 for a set of 4 in my size which is 15"x7" but most are vw offset rather than vx/opel like mine. Thanks for the comments, Ta, Deano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooie811 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 hi mate just admiring ur motor u should tint ur headlights i did it 2 my cav an looks realli smart al try an put a pic on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantacrazy22 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 cheers dean you got a right bargin there ill have to keep my eye out they are the dogs finishes your car off well looks like there is not alot left to do to it keep up the good work mate.cheers mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanosabby Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Replaced some of the coolant pipes under the bonnet the other day and a painted rocker cover too. Here you go some pics. I am still on the lookout for a bottom rad pipe but it is proving hard to find one that goes from 48mm-35mm. The top hose is 2xid-35mm 90 degree hoses with a s/s joiner in the middle and the heater hoses are flexible silicon hoses with springs in them at the tightest corners to keep the shape. Just need a rocker cover gasket and job done. Ta, Deano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveopel Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Looks superb i wouldnt go much more it looks spot on, takes me back to the black one i had years ago straight black with gold minilites polished rims memories, exhaust interests me if you dont mind what kind of money was it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanosabby Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 (edited) Cheers mate, The exhaust was an ebay bargain that cost £65. I have big bore downpipes fitted now but not sure who made them but vauxsenb will know as they used to be on his cavvy. Ta, Deano. Edited October 30, 2009 by deanosabby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vauxsenb Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Hi All, Its Ashley downpipes your Cavvy is wearing now, hope your enjoying it Dean. Cheers, Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanosabby Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Hi All, Its Ashley downpipes your Cavvy is wearing now, hope your enjoying it Dean. Cheers, Colin. Cheers for the info Colin, She has been relegated to the garage for the winter now as I want to keep here in good condition and tbh last winter took it's toll a bit. I now have a Mitsubishi L200 to run around in as my company vehicle as I am now a sole trader because I was made redundant on the 24th of sept. I thought that it would be to cruel to rack up the miles on the cav so got the L200 to do it to. I bought it for 2k on an X plate with 11 months mot and 160000 on the clock and it even came with a private plate L200GBP. Ta, Deano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveopel Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 That was a bargain not much chance of dropping on another at that price Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanosabby Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 Well it's the start of another year for the cav. It turned 32 on the 4th of this month and all I can say is with time it has gotten even better than when it first rolled it's 13" wheel out of the factory (and money). At the moment it is getting some work done just now which includes repairing the osr wheel arch (in/out), rebuilt 2.2 with a kent 214 cam, ported manifold, 38 dgas, lightened flywheel, 4 branch manifold, custom breather system, electronic ignition, braided flexi brake lines, manifold wrap and the engine bay is getting a spring clean. Here are some pics that Colin (vausenb) took yesterday when he was up there. I am looking forward to getting it back and enjoying the extra BHP which should easily be 130BHP so a nice 40BHP increase over standard. Ta, Deano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanosabby Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 (edited) Some pics of the osr arch and some of under the bonnet with the fresh paint, sorry about the quality of the pics as they were taken with my phone camera. Ta for looking, Deano. Edited April 8, 2010 by deanosabby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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