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[Gazza]

Monty

Only 1 of the bulb holders out of 3 each side, do 2 functions.

Outside light-

Outer half; tail/brake
Inner half; tail

Inside light-

Outer half; nothing blanked off
Inner half; fog light

Only way to change this is to get more dual functions bulb holders, which i have done. An extra pair will get you brake/tail complete on the outer light. Another extra pair fitted in the blanked off holder and used as fog/tail while the original single holder in that light is switched to a tail light. So you get 2 complete tail lights both side.

A 3rd extra pair would get you 2 complete tails, 1 complete brake and 1 complete fog light. Can't seem to get the holders anymore unless you buy the whole lights, indicators ones are the ones you need. I have 2 sets of lights and 6 holders, because 1 set was modified already.

Gazza

[rip]

Yep thats i nice CF panel, the only thing i would say when following you from the curry meet on tuesday i would say the LED number plate lights were to bright IMHO, is it possible to cut the number off LEDs down?

I had a chance to look at this for myself the other day from Blacky after swapping driving seats with G UK..
I could just about see the bottom of the LEDs below the boot lid. I also think that the light was bouncing off the top of the number plate. I'll have a think about the solution...Maybe a marker pen could come in handy?

[G UK]

Ian,
After following you back to the motorway in the dark the LED's light the plate up very well but reflect slightly off of the bumper. Once you got a few hundred yards ahead of me on the motorway I had no problem picking you out as your number plate still showed up quite bright!!

[surfboardfiller]

I was a bit worried about it passing the MOT when I designed it a few years ago, turned out to be a lot brighter than expected. I'll sort it out as soon as I finish the pannel for His Montyness. I should have something done for Rippers at the Ace Cafe meet next week, as Monty's pannel is nearly done.

[Monty]

soon as I finish the pannel for His Montyness. I should have something done for Rippers at the Ace Cafe meet next week, as Monty's pannel is nearly done.

[rip]

Rear panel has now been finished off with a coat of lacquer:

CF weave

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Rear panel

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Vectra V6 calipers & Subaru discs supplied (& fitted) by BobBrown.

Calipers

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[rip]

After my original (collapsed) driving seat gave me a trapped nerve late last year, I decided it was about time I got the interior refurbished.

The seats themselves have been in for about 3 weeks but I completed the gaiters & door trim today.

[tigerdog]

Looks great!

[tomac1975]

Looks good Rip

[rip]

Thanks guys. I've turned a few noses up when I mention going purple. A bit tidier than when we did Hethel in '08 , Doug

[Rice crispy]

Ian look really good can't wait to see them in the flesh
David

[TrevorB]

The sort of standard I would aspire too and hope to get advise and guidance from my first meet at Duxford this
weekend.
TrevorB

[rip]

I can't make it to Duxford I'm afraid. I would like to but I have something else on.
I did not do the trimming though. This was done by Neil's Auto Interiors in Hockly, near Southend. They seem to have a 'can do' attitude & I am pleased with the finish.

[Gazza]

Rip

How much was it then?

Gazza

[rip]

£700 which included the leather, recovering the seats & door card inserts, door pockets, gear & handbrake gaiters. They also re-covered my handbrake handle & the protective plates on the seat backs and replaced the broken clips which hold the seat diaphragm in place.

[Gazza]

That seems a very good price. Wonder how much it would be in a more expensive colour?

Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.

Gazza

[rip]

That seems a very good price. Wonder how much it would be in a more expensive colour?

Couldn't afford pink.

I was going to go for grey alcantara in the centre but this would have cost about £100 more & it is not as hard wearing as I was led to believe...
I wasn't really fussed by the £100 more, but didn't want something which could have worn a lot quicker than the leather.

[Dico]

Seen Rips seats today. Cracking job and great price! But purple?

[rip]

Tax is due at the end of the month.
Thinking of doing a Dico

[surfboardfiller]

I don't blame you, you don't want to wear those nice new seats out!