superb Damo's Superb : Project Ginormica (aka Susan)

[TeflonTom]

i mean super dark tints   stealthy

[Coops]

Had another look, and the arch gap does look just as high as in the pics...

Not too bad but definitely high

Hmmmmm.... Coilovers or air?

Only kidding, just have to cope with it

 

Pity Nick P's air kit has sold :think:

[Damo]

Think the missus would divorce me if I even contemplated spending that much just to make it look lower

[Leon-y-k]

She would never know... thats if you bought air ride! :P 

 

Wonder if you could source OEM sport springs from Skoda CZ? 

[Damo]

She doesn't miss a trick mate.

 

Just got back from DM Keith where I got car from.

 

Had the 2 new rear tyres put on they had said they'd replace as part of the deal.

 

We agreed they would be done for collection, but were forgot about, so had to go today.

 

Knew they wouldn't be Uniroyal Rainsport's same as the fronts, but Tomahawk? seriously?

 

Wish I had said to put premium rubber on and I will pay the difference... hindsights a wonderful thing :(

[Coops]

Knew they wouldn't be Uniroyal Rainsport's same as the fronts, but Tomahawk? seriously?

 

Wish I had said to put premium rubber on and I will pay the difference... hindsights a wonderful thing :(

 

More akin to bikes aren't they?

[Damo]

Sorry, they are Mohawk not Tomahawk

 

M105 225/40/18's

 

Budget brand owned by Hancook

 

Not got very good reviews from what I can see, and they don't last more than 10k

 

About £60 a corner.

 

Should have given them another £40 and got them to fit Vred Sessantas :(

[Leon-y-k]

Like the new profile picture Damo!  

[Damo]

Ha yes mate...

Thats the actual boot badge on my car, not an image pulled from google...

Not bad if I do say so myself

[Damo]

Just gave Susan her first wash since picking her up last week.

 

Bit of a difference to washing the Citigo thats for sure

 

Not as bad as I thought though, thank god.

 

Gave the tyres a dressing of Megs Endurance as well.

 

The car seems to have had plenty of wax in the past, and the paint feels nice and smooth, but you can see plenty of swirls from the previous owners washing technique.

 

Really need a machine polish to get rid of them.

 

Anyway, this was the result of my efforts 

 

 

 

Replaced a few of the interior bulbs with led's as well, but need to order some more to finish off.

 

One week in now already, and Im loving it!  best car Ive ever had by far

 

Thanks for reading

 

Damo

[Damo]

Just been a bit anal, and gave my tailpipes a good clean.

 

Looks so much better 

 

 

 

From a bit further back

 

 

Further back

 

 

 

Now from the side

 

 

 

And the finished car

 

 

 

Cheers

 

Damo

[Leon-y-k]

Thats some nice pipework!!! I've got Autoglym metal polish is it the same? I didn't realise you could treat the inside. Looks great Damo. 

 

It's still a mission to polish though compared to a Fabia/ Citigo. 

[Damo]

Thats some nice pipework!!! I've got Autoglym metal polish is it the same? 

 

Similar yes

 

 

  Looks great Damo. 

 

Cheers fella

 

It's still a mission to polish though compared to a Fabia/ Citigo. 

 

Not polished it yet mate, need to get it machined as its the only way to get those swirls to disappear!

[SilverElegance]

Are those Tailpipes a standard fit on your motor, or have you acquired them from somewhere..?

[Danny 57]

I buy Autosol, 10 tubes at a time as it is cheaper as I do tend to get through them with all my chrome on my motor bike. It does wear through the chrome over time but it does take years. I have had my bike for 12 years hence why I know.

[Damo]

Are those Tailpipes a standard fit on your motor, or have you acquired them from somewhere..?

 

AFAIK they are standard

 

Ive certainly not changed them anyway

[Damo]

I buy Autosol, 10 tubes at a time as it is cheaper as I do tend to get through them with all my chrome on my motor bike. It does wear through the chrome over time but it does take years. I have had my bike for 12 years hence why I know.

 

Its good stuff thats for sure

[Wardy]

Just seen this - another model ticked off the list hey Damo

 

Looks great

 

From little to large - like your style

[SilverElegance]

Front & Rear Badges

Sorry If I appear thick on this Damo, but are you saying that these badges will just peel off, once they've had a bit of heat etc?

[Damo]

Front & Rear Badges

Sorry If I appear thick on this Damo, but are you saying that these badges will just peel off, once they've had a bit of heat etc?

Yes mate

Just warm them with the hairdryer, then just use something to peel them, preferably that is plastic (so as not to mark your paint)

Some people also use dental floss or cotton to saw down behind the badge.

When they are off, it might leave a bit of sticky residue so will need finger scraping the thick off and then a bit of cleaning fluid for the remnants.

Really easy I promise

[SilverElegance]

Thnx Damo, this might be a Bank Holiday project next week, as well as doing the Dust Covers......

[Gizmo]

Are those Tailpipes a standard fit on your motor, or have you acquired them from somewhere..?

 

 

AFAIK they are standard

 

Ive certainly not changed them anyway

 

Yep std on the Elegance.

 

Does look a nice example... even better now though 

[BossFox]

Just saw this thread.

See you went with Susan.

 

Does look nice.

[Damo]

Just saw this thread.

See you went with Susan.

 

Does look nice.

Ha yes, went with your suggestion

Thanks fella

[octimark]

Great Spec Damo,

 

Just what my Dad is after.

 

Do you want to sell