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Old 26-05-09, 16:34
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Default well got my vec back from the mechanic

and to say im chuffed is an understatement. it picks up alot better now.

also the belt and pump was not far from dying and the oil was like treacle and the oil filter was in bits. so glad i got the belt and pump done now as he said it wouldnt of made it to pvs. happy days
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Old 26-05-09, 22:57
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If you service your buggy regularly, instead of bitching about it, and wondering why it performs like a bag of ****e... you'd be a lot happier m8
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Old 26-05-09, 23:29
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mines in for de-cat belts pump full service plugs etc and gsi power lol
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Old 27-05-09, 12:34
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sounds like a near miss mate glad its sorted now get them wheels sorted lol
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Old 27-05-09, 14:03
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sounds like a near miss mate glad its sorted now get them wheels sorted lol
bk dont do em in gold for a vec in 18 apparently so im looking for a replacement but in the same style
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Old 27-05-09, 14:14
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Glad you got this done sooner rather than later bud
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Old 27-05-09, 14:16
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Glad you got this done sooner rather than later bud
im very gald. th water pump had seen better days and the cambelt looked a state. think i gt lucky with this one. just glad i decided to get it done instead of buying some alloys lol
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Old 27-05-09, 14:24
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bk dont do em in gold for a vec in 18 apparently so im looking for a replacement but in the same style
You can get them in gold, just means you'll have to get them sprayed up, then you'll have a set of wheels *NO-ONE* else has, totally unique on a vec!
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Old 27-05-09, 14:28
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You can get them in gold, just means you'll have to get them sprayed up, then you'll have a set of wheels *NO-ONE* else has, totally unique on a vec!
well i was getting mine sprayed up cause they are a similar design but it worked out cheaper to get a new set. visiting a refurb place tomorrow in manchester to get a price on getting mine done
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Old 27-05-09, 16:01
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i am getting mine done this onth as well now a fella that will do them for £60. Might even fo for the red ring lol
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