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Old May 15th 2006, 18:48
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dude that's going to be CRAZY and I'm a hardcore aircooled guy too but I really like the s40 and to have the T5 well that's just sweet hope things go well man and keep us up dated pics video





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Old May 15th 2006, 19:01
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dude that's going to be CRAZY and I'm a hardcore aircooled guy too but I really like the s40 and to have the T5 well that's just sweet hope things go well man and keep us up dated pics video





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well hope so ive got the bugger in and front monts are sorted best thing is everything ive done so far hasnt cost me a bloody penny(other then my time )so thought lets have a t5 bug as i tryed foriums and internert could not find one ,so thought id have a stab nothing to lose i gess lol
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couple of the front mounts yesterday (weathers stopped work again

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Old June 1st 2006, 20:33
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couple of the front mounts yesterday (weathers stopped work again

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engine and some rear strenth
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Coming along nicely Hope to see some progress this weekend then, forecast is good!
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Mad Mad Mad.... up 100 mph = no funny , all car need work like a clock for safety drive

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Mad Mad Mad.... up 100 mph = no funny , all car need work like a clock for safety drive

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cheers my matey has a 1303s and dose 100mph (engine screems but feels ok and its not lowerd ?cheers
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I hope your tying into the lower chassis from your corner strut mounts. Especially with the package tray floor gone that rear section has very little strength left. Looking good though, keep us posted.

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I hope your tying into the lower chassis from your corner strut mounts. Especially with the package tray floor gone that rear section has very little strength left. Looking good though, keep us posted.

Jason
it tied every were pal lol ,cut rear floor pans and fitted box section and up into side pannel and double welded inner outer sheet steel made a box section 4 lump and started boxing the rear end in too 4 strengh,a few pictures as wheather bin ok
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rear intercooler thought id fit a big one


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