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      08-15-2016, 01:58 PM   #67
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What are those bits sticking up above your windscreen?
They are missile rocket launchers to get rid of anyone in his path.
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Busy day today. Grey had the RIS (Running In Service) done this morning. She was a little under 1,200 miles last night so I left a little earlier to get some more miles on the clock before dropping her off. How’s this for accuracy:





The M4 style spoiler also went on this afternoon, the last of the cosmetic updates I have planned. I was a bit apprehensive doing the actual fitting but in the end it was fine, just needed to take your time.

Excuse the poor photos, but spot the difference. Three for the front and two for the rear (the spoiler I've already given so that doesn't count).





I think Grey may be in need of some spacers next.
What are those bits sticking up above your windscreen?
Sunroof??
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What are those bits sticking up above your windscreen?
Do you not like them?





Open sunroof
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Sunroof??
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Open sunroof
Didn't know they did that!

Oh so you optioned out the CF roof!
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Didn't know they did that!

Oh so you optioned out the CF roof!
Yeap, personal pref and TBH the weight saving of a carbon roof wasn't going to benefit the way I drive anyway.
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Yeap, personal pref and TBH the weight saving of a carbon roof wasn't going to benefit the way I drive anyway.
Crazy man, I bloody love the CF roof!
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Didn't know they did that!

Oh so you optioned out the CF roof!
Yeap, personal pref and TBH the weight saving of a carbon roof wasn't going to benefit the way I drive anyway.
On some colours, like MG, the CF isn't so noticeable anyway so may as well go for sunroof if you like it.

I had some roof tiles hit my C63 back in the storms of Feb 2014 resulting in new windscreen and repair to bonnet. I really really don't want that happening with a CF roof. So paranoid now I end up parking well away from houses, trees, scaffolding, sign posts,...
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On some colours, like MG, the CF isn't so noticeable anyway so may as well go for sunroof if you like it.

I had some roof tiles hit my C63 back in the storms of Feb 2014 resulting in new windscreen and repair to bonnet. I really really don't want that happening with a CF roof. So paranoid now I end up parking well away from houses, trees, scaffolding, sign posts,...
It is very noticeable when you lean your face against it and stroke it! I constantly have to prevent myself doing so when I see one in person!
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On some colours, like MG, the CF isn't so noticeable anyway so may as well go for sunroof if you like it.

I had some roof tiles hit my C63 back in the storms of Feb 2014 resulting in new windscreen and repair to bonnet. I really really don't want that happening with a CF roof. So paranoid now I end up parking well away from houses, trees, scaffolding, sign posts,...
It is very noticeable when you lean your face against it and stroke it! I constantly have to prevent myself doing so when I see one in person!
Sounds like you might be shopping for an M3/4 yourself
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Sounds like you might be shopping for an M3/4 yourself
Yes he is hanging around f80post a little.

Go for it teaston you know you want to.
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So, took a drive up to Rossiters this morning, thanks Lorcan for your hospitality

Lunch time and Grey is returned, sitting on new ACS springs and 10mm spacers.





Did exactly as described - 10-15mm lower at the back, 25-30mm lower at the front. Tempted to try some 12mm spacers...
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Looks great! Are your alloys in gunmetal grey now
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No, just a bit dirty
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The stance is perfect though, I'm still pondering my next mod and I think I will be going for the lowered springs and spacers, I was wary of speed bumps but should be fine
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The stance is perfect though, I'm still pondering my next mod and I think I will be going for the lowered springs and spacers, I was wary of speed bumps but should be fine
unless you have the lip as well you will have no issues with speed bumps.
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Looks good. Is it just aesthetic, or do the springs make any difference to the handling?
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Looks good. Is it just aesthetic, or do the springs make any difference to the handling?
It was mainly asthetics for me, the gap from the arch to the top of the tyre was winding me up.
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The acs springs look so good, your car now looks spot on. Would be interested in seeing some more photos with the spacers as I cannot decide to go spacers/springs or just springs
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The acs springs look so good, your car now looks spot on. Would be interested in seeing some more photos with the spacers as I cannot decide to go spacers/springs or just springs
I'll get some more done tomorrow
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It was mainly asthetics for me, the gap from the arch to the top of the tyre was winding me up.
Mind The Gap.

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