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| 33bits |
 Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Took her to weston & back today for a spin, going well. Steering wheel needs centralising & i think there is a slight zorst blow. otherwise all is now good. |
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| 33bits |
| Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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Sportwagon drove today!!  Woo Hoo! It's now tucked away in it's garage waiting for me to take it to work on monday so i can clean it up. |
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| 33bits |
| Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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Greetings sir, the cam belt went while on route to take the photo's. Progress is good though, she fired up today! should be out driving it on sat. I'll get them to you via your email.  |
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| gritsop |
| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Alex,
Photos please
Regards, |
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| 33bits |
| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Engine is now bolted into it's bay, just need to plum it all in. |
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| 33bits |
| Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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| I've been waiting for someone to say that! |
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| lee16v |
| Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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Now's the time to get the engine bay looking the same as the rest of the car!  |
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| JeremyC |
| Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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| 33bits wrote: |
| Standard Recaro seats but an expensive option when new so quite a rare item. I do get them in from time to time so i'll let you know if a set comes up. |
And very good they are too, much comfier than the wretched things in the company pool MINIs I have to drive. |
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| 33bits |
| Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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Looks so sad like this.
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| 33bits |
| Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Engine is now out of the sportwagon, looks so sad! |
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| jol |
| Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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| 33bits wrote: |
| Standard Recaro seats but an expensive option when new so quite a rare item. I do get them in from time to time so i'll let you know if a set comes up. |
Thanks but thats not necessary, I live in Sweden  Just looking for tips on what other cars that have sportier seats |
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| 33bits |
| Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Standard Recaro seats but an expensive option when new so quite a rare item. I do get them in from time to time so i'll let you know if a set comes up. |
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| jol |
| Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:56 am Post subject: |
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| Where does the front seat origin from? Or are they standard? I need some sportier seats with adjustable back for my own SportWagon |
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| 33bits |
| Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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| I should have fitted the ultra low miles engine before it was painted but didnt have the incentive, i have now!! fingers crossed it will be all up and running in about a weeks time. |
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| BigAl |
| Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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| dood, so sorry to hear that, i know how you feel, hope the other engine is as sweet |
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| 33bits |
| Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Disaster struck!!! On the way to Devon to meet Lee & Charlie on wednesday, the lovely sw snapped a cam-belt! Limped into a service station on the M5, got AA'ed home, then jumped into a different 33 & got down to Devon that way. Now got to fit new belts on my spare 16v 42k engine & fit it next week. Hopefully after all this i can actually enjoy driving the thing! |
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| 33bits |
| Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Auto Italia are keen to feature the sw early next year along with 1 or 2 other 33's, looks like Rich B is in there with his mean 33, will keep you guys posted if a third slot is confirmed. |
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| 33bits |
| Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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| I agree with John, go for it. I think it would look good. |
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| john 33_16v |
| Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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Flat4-
My wife had a '97 145 clover for a little while and i really like those wheels, and thought that they would really suit a 33, although I've never seen it done YET- go for it.
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| flat4alfa |
| Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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It will do
Yep those 45 profile came in for a lot of stick from the 155 road testers. Still, it near 15 years since the first widey SP came out. It's become the norm now..
I've been toying with popping these 145 Cloverleaf 15" on my Mk1 Greeny. Anyone done this? Wouldn't go any taller, might would shake the 23 yr old body to bits!
I wonder what would this MKII wagon look like with them instead?
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| 33bits |
| Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Yeah i love the look of the 16" speedlines, makes for bumpy ride though as tyres are so low profile. |
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| flat4alfa |
| Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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Looks great 
Black AR155 Speedlines do go well with the body colour
All it needs to show those wheels off properly is a 'sud large disc conversion at the rear |
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| AL33NUT |
| Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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| 33bits wrote: |
| Thanks guys, always good to hear good comments. The wheels are 16" speedlines from the 155 sportpack wide body, you need a 5mm spacer for the rear & the fronts need to be machined out by just 2mm to fit over the 33 hub. My suspension is totally standard, but the 4 shocks are new so she does sit as high as was designed to, no rubbing at all although the fronts are close! If you want a Nardi steering wheel then let me know, i have a few spare. I'm working on the interior, should have it within 3 weeks for you. Thanks again for the kind remarks, it makes the work worthwhile. |
Yep, those speedlines definately suit you Sportswagon. Your hard work has paid off. I'm interested in the Nardi wheel. What do you want for it? Do you want to email me? Cheers, Nnamdi (AL33NUT) |
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| johnboy |
| Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Yeah looks man,lots of work |
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| 33bits |
| Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks guys, always good to hear good comments. The wheels are 16" speedlines from the 155 sportpack wide body, you need a 5mm spacer for the rear & the fronts need to be machined out by just 2mm to fit over the 33 hub. My suspension is totally standard, but the 4 shocks are new so she does sit as high as was designed to, no rubbing at all although the fronts are close! If you want a Nardi steering wheel then let me know, i have a few spare. I'm working on the interior, should have it within 3 weeks for you. Thanks again for the kind remarks, it makes the work worthwhile. |
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