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Old 12-03-2013, 08:34 PM   #81
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Hey man that's just bad luck buddy, it doesn't take much just a small lapse in focus. Same thing happened to me last week only I hit a yellow street bollard with a huge sounding bang! I freaked cause I hadn't seen it and it scared the s@#t out of me... When I got out to look at the right rear quarter panel expecting the worst I see the bollard has come out of the ground and when I looked at my car I thought my eyes where playing tricks on me as there was no dings cripples or dents of any what so ever. Only yellow paint strips from the bollard. I went home and cleaned and polished off the paint marks. Very lucky in the end.

Hope your car is fixable.
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Old 12-03-2013, 08:48 PM   #82
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Thanks mate i don't think there's any structural damage but we have all the tool to fix it so should work out if dads any good at panel beating.

oh well if you pull your grove box out there will be a harness for the light taped up that i found so just put a switch on it and away you go.

and oh yeah only have 3 now which is bad because they have only been on for like 3days lol :/
once it's fixed you just need another pair for a full set of 5, hit up the wreckers should be some kicking around.
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Old 12-03-2013, 08:50 PM   #83
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Hey man that's just bad luck buddy, it doesn't take much just a small lapse in focus. Same thing happened to me last week only I hit a yellow street bollard with a huge sounding bang! I freaked cause I hadn't seen it and it scared the s@#t out of me... When I got out to look at the right rear quarter panel expecting the worst I see the bollard has come out of the ground and when I looked at my car I thought my eyes where playing tricks on me as there was no dings cripples or dents of any what so ever. Only yellow paint strips from the bollard. I went home and cleaned and polished off the paint marks. Very lucky in the end.

Hope your car is fixable.
Oh wow really that sounds like me i s@#ted my self pretty bad too but come out with that big ass dent !! ahah but everything happens for a reason in the long run.

but thanks
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Old 13-03-2013, 08:19 AM   #84
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Always use your mirrors LOL

Good luck fixing it bud
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Old 13-03-2013, 08:00 PM   #85
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First time at a wreckers looking for a new rim but no luck,
on the other hand i did buy this from a Sp20 for $110 and
i must say i've noticed a big difference


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Old 13-03-2013, 10:47 PM   #86
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did the same to mine. was very pleased with the improvement!
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Old 14-03-2013, 01:40 AM   #87
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$110? that's a little too much!
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Old 14-03-2013, 01:07 PM   #88
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First time at a wreckers looking for a new rim but no luck,
on the other hand i did buy this from a Sp20 for $110 and
i must say i've noticed a big difference

Hey bud, So i havnt yet commented/introduced myself.

Your car looks great man, i have found from my short experience that everyone from AGT helps you out with all your problems and can give you some great ideas!
The mods so far to the car look great man, and those rims for $1 i think that must be the best deal i have ever heard! Im sorry to hear about your accident, but i had one myself and have learnt so much from it. I guess these early stages are full of lessons, but as long as you can get the car back on the road you'll know for next time.
Im not sure if you'll be attending MegaMeet now, but if you are im planning to be there

In response to the strutbar, looks great man and im sure it'll make a huge difference! All i would say though (yes a little late but oh well), you can actually get strutbars from Corksport in the USA for $89. Yes you do need to pay postage, but i believe if you buy both Front and Rear ($178) then its like $40-ish for postage (i could be wrong though). So for a total of $220, you could have a brand new F&R set which ive heard different opinions, but some believe Corksport are made of the same quality as Mazdaspeed and Cusco, so quite strong.

Good luck with the repairs anyways, im sure ill see you around soon
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Old 14-03-2013, 09:00 PM   #89
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Yeah hey, ive noticed that everyone is just so helpful and nice i love it and yes them rims all im gonna say is wow im lucky !! haha
but dont worry ill deffs be at the MegaMeet mate look forwards to meeting yeah

and aww now you tell me hahah but thanks ill look into it !!
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Old 17-03-2013, 04:39 PM   #90
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Old 17-03-2013, 04:41 PM   #91
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Looking pretty good dude
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Old 17-03-2013, 04:58 PM   #92
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Far out, you've done we'll mate! Hope to see you at mega meet!
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Old 17-03-2013, 05:25 PM   #93
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well done and so rewarding too, another member of the bent and fixed club
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Old 17-03-2013, 09:12 PM   #94
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Far out, you've done we'll mate! Hope to see you at mega meet!
Thanks mate but I must say it was mostly dads handy work !! But yes I'll defiantly be there don't worry
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Old 17-03-2013, 09:58 PM   #95
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Nice work! How long did it take to get it back to shape?
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Old 18-03-2013, 07:10 AM   #96
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bit delayed haha but welcome man
i like the number of "riff" members now
its looking up

nice work on the car man.
how long did it take you?
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Old 18-03-2013, 11:10 AM   #97
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I end up starting on Friday arvo after school and got it up too that last photo on the Sunday around 5pm but I must say it was alot of hard work and I started to get really annoyed by the end of it. I've still got to pay to get it sprayed throw but might sand it back once more and just fix up little imperfections
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Old 18-03-2013, 03:22 PM   #98
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I end up starting on Friday arvo after school and got it up too that last photo on the Sunday around 5pm but I must say it was alot of hard work and I started to get really annoyed by the end of it. I've still got to pay to get it sprayed throw but might sand it back once more and just fix up little imperfections
Not everyone's cup of tea, but you could go the cheap DIY route go to autobahn get paint mixed for like $35 and spray it yourself, pending on what your after thoh bud
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Old 18-03-2013, 04:06 PM   #99
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DUDE! Looks so so good! Like honestly after its painted its probably going to be in better nick than my panels haha. A big CONGRATS!!
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Old 18-03-2013, 07:14 PM   #100
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DUDE! Looks so so good! Like honestly after its painted its probably going to be in better nick than my panels haha. A big CONGRATS!!
Thanks heaps but yeah it should look alright !! What did you do to your panel ?
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