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Offline gibby

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Thoughts and opinions
« on: 05 November 2004, 11:50 »
Right then, I'm after some thoughts and opinions on my car, for anyone that doesn't know what it is it's a Rivage cab, they made about 500 of these in blue or green about the same time that they did the sportlines (AdamB's), it's got good spec, leather seats, electric windows, heated seats etc. I have so far resisted modifying it too much as I wanted it standard as much as I can and the only things I've done so far are add chrome Wolfsburg mirror adjusters, clear side repeaters and clear front indicators. I was going to change other things like getting crystal front and back lights etc but now I'm looking at doing some subtle mods so as keeping in with the cars originality.

I'm thinking of doing the following in the future -
1- Fit a Powerflow exhaust
2 - Lower it by 40mm and possibly add new dampers (but not adjustable)
3 - Refurbing the alloys to fix dints and scratches
4 - Adding chrome filler cap (to go with the alloys bling)

The lowering etc is purely for the look rather than performance because at the end of the day it's a cab and although it is reasonably quick I wouldn't consider it to be fast. So what do you people think ? They are subtle mods but do you reckon I will be straying away from the originality of the car ? All opinions appreciated.? :)
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Re: Thoughts and opinions
« Reply #1 on: 05 November 2004, 11:56 »
Sounds fine to me cept for the petrol cap. that might be a bit too bling.
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Re: Thoughts and opinions
« Reply #2 on: 05 November 2004, 12:02 »
^^^ As Meatloaf once said "You took the words right out of my mouth" (although hopefully it wasn't when you were kissing me)  :-X

All sound good, chrome petrol cap not to my taste I'm afraid  :)

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Re: Thoughts and opinions
« Reply #3 on: 05 November 2004, 12:09 »
^^^^ especially with that 'tashe!!!  :D
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Re: Thoughts and opinions
« Reply #4 on: 05 November 2004, 12:15 »
Thanks S11EPS and Len, opinions appreciated. Also, if anyone has any other ideas that I should consider that would be subtle then let me know, needs to be subtle though as I'm not interested in changing to a single lamp grille for example as I think that's going away from the originality.? :)

P.S. Len, dont you be hijacking my thread now !? ;) ;D
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Re: Thoughts and opinions
« Reply #5 on: 05 November 2004, 12:19 »
An eyebrow for the grill, colour coded. and a VR6 chin spoiler. it would give the car a lower look, without having to lower it too much.
I don't own this anymore - I just can't be arsed to change the picture

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Re: Thoughts and opinions
« Reply #6 on: 05 November 2004, 12:30 »
Sorry gibby - just couldnt resist replying to Simon's comment! ;)

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Re: Thoughts and opinions
« Reply #7 on: 05 November 2004, 12:38 »
the modifying bug has got him  ;D

definitely needs lowering a bit. getting the wheels polished would be good

not sure of the point to getting an exhaust as like you say, it's not really about performance (that's what you got the camper for  :P )

another no to the chrome fuel cap
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Re: Thoughts and opinions
« Reply #8 on: 05 November 2004, 12:55 »
If the exhaust needs replacing anyway then it does make sense to go for a powerflow custom made one - guaranteed for life, increased performance (even if it is a cab) and very little more in price :)

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Re: Thoughts and opinions
« Reply #9 on: 05 November 2004, 14:47 »
i think your car looks awesome as it is gibby to be honest. maybe lower it a bit (eiback koni kit is about 25mm) but i say leave the exterior as is.  :D ;)