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    Black standard 197

    ***when clean :tearsofjoy:
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    Black standard 197

    Not updated for quite a few months! Few little maintenance updates Finally got the brakes sorted went for the mintex pads on front and brembos on the rear, one of the front pistons were siezed and the rears barely working at all so got them all free’d up and now they work brilliant! Then the...
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    Black standard 197

    Discs and pads will be on the agenda next month i think, and an aircon recharge this month. Was thinking standard discs front and rear, then a good pair of pads on the front if anyones got any suggestions? Mid budget normal driving with some fast road
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    Black standard 197

    Well not updated for some time, Finally got gold stickered! Had the car in the garage to sort out the ball joints, had to get a new hub but ricky at rpm sorted me out! Id also had a spring bust so purchased some 30mm apex lowering springs, not seen any reviews on these but i can say they’re...
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    Black standard 197

    So little update: Car has been in for a health check.... Both ball joints have gone so car is booked in for 3 weeks time, Also discovered a spring has bust so looking to get some new springs to lower it while im at it! Also purchased some akropavic exhaust tips. Cosmetic only but i love the...
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    Spax springs

    has anyone tried the spax lowering springs? Seen them on demon tweeks and wondered if they’re as good as the h&r’s or eibach?
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    Black standard 197

    @Benno yeah ive been meaning to sort membership out, ill have to get it done this week. And im the same, ive just got rid of my new style Focus ST with all black rooflining etc. Definitely miss it, ive just heard bad reviews on removing the roof lining, we shall see
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    Black standard 197

    @Pav literally just some black cotton. I was going to go with the Alcantara/suede vibe but went to the shop and they didnt have any. And for £4 i thought why not give it a go! Stuck them on with some adhesive which the woman said worse case scenario adhesive remover will bring them back standard...
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    Black standard 197

    Nice day in the sun today and got some little jobs ive been meaning to do for a while, finally finished off the calliper refurb and got the brembo stickers on. Then i got abit adventurous and fancied re-trimming the A pillars with black. I can happily say what a ball ache this was! But once...
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    Black standard 197

    @Pav please dont tempt me haha, got the holiday in 4 weeks so we shall see what happens afterwards:sunglasses: @Mr. Ski very nice! Paint work comes up well! Love the glitter in the paint
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    Black standard 197

    Well no major updates just a good clean, used auto glyms aque wax, quite impressed however its an absolute pain to buff by hand!
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    steering wheel movement?!

    :tearsofjoy:It is! I got home from a drive and checked my wheels over. It appears a wheel nut has gone missing causing the other to become loose! Not the best thing so all fixed now :tearsofjoy::sweatsmile:
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    steering wheel movement?!

    Could someone please shed some light on this? Has come on all of a sudden, makes a huge noise which seems to match with the rotation of the wheels however its sending my steering wheel insane. Thanks
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    Black standard 197

    So back home after been in manchester all week with work, gave the car a good clean and got round to painting the front callipers yellow however no pictures as im waiting for the paint to harden tomorrow to put on the brembo stickers. Had my first blast in it this morning with the maxogen and it...
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    Black standard 197

    Nice @Enis, ive got some new brembo stickers for the fronts so will show you when i get round to them! I did the inlet with steel wool, just gave it a good scrub wiped down with a wet cloth and looks brand new in person! Yes @Pav plenty to do in the sun!