finally here it is after the bodyshop!!!

[Bluefox]

looks like a strictly dubs sticker in the back.

Tyres need to be replaced imo as they are swamping the wheel.

Now, I'm not sure if I should call you a geek or a perfectionist.
Nice car though, esp for a bargain respray... where's this miricle bodyshop?

[silkyballs]

nice work dude!mine could do with a respay starting to look tatty

[Gambit]

looks spot on job for 600 notes!! some pics on a sunny day would really do it justice!! get some!

get the wheels sorted though - polished edge at least!

and also, if the arches have been cut make sure undersides have been resealed with underseal otherwise your nice paint job will not look so nice in a few years when rust starting eating it!!

[rowlers]

thanks for all you comments, had planned to get the rims diamond cut but never got around to it!

The undersides of the arch have all been sealed with some "black stuff"!

As I said the only prob is the gap between the plastic arch liner and the plastic arch trim (now bonded on!)

Bodyshop is called Maryport Car Centre and is in Maryport, Cumbria (Lake District), about 30 miles south of Carlisle. Doubt any of you will be anywhere near!

Will 185/45s not throw the speed a mile out? 185s are got narrower wheels arnt they??

[Agreeable Slick]

Why would the width of a tyre make a blind bit of difference to the rolling radius?

There will prob be a 1-1.5 mph speed difference with the drop from 50 to 45 profile.

[rowlers]

50s to 45 I mean! I assume the 185 just give a stretched look - That is safe?

[Mr Blue]

nice!

£600 is a very good price

[BobbyT]

whats the mot rule with stretched rubber? i fancy getting lower profile's on mine once i have used a bit more tread up! 

[systemseiko]

  Nice Nice Nice   Excellent Paint job for the money,  U could try Sikaflex to bond the inner to the outer without cost of another blow in after spending your hard earned cash,  just a thought?

[Neaty]

thanks for all you comments, had planned to get the rims diamond cut but never got around to it!

The undersides of the arch have all been sealed with some "black stuff"!

As I said the only prob is the gap between the plastic arch liner and the plastic arch trim (now bonded on!)

Bodyshop is called Maryport Car Centre and is in Maryport, Cumbria (Lake District), about 30 miles south of Carlisle. Doubt any of you will be anywhere near!

Will 185/45s not throw the speed a mile out? 185s are got narrower wheels arnt they??

i am in lancashire....preston


i will make note of the body shop in case i need one in future!