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Re: Blue Beauty from Malaysia
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2016 7:30 am
by simonc
Hi
@Greg-SiR, how's things buddy? I tell you mate, I really didn't think it would be so bloody heavy. I don't know what I was expecting but my God, when he dragged it away and I tried to move it, I was really surprised. I bet Jason's going to earn a packet out of that from his scrap bloke
But you're right, it was that sodding 'clunk-clunk-clunk' that was driving me berserk and I'm so happy it's gone now.
Hope all is well down under fella, don't forget to let me know if you're coming up this way sometime soon.
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 12:59 pm
by Greg-SiR
I'm good Simon yeah just keeping busy which is good enough i suppose for the moment,cars and work the usual!
Best part is it's sort of a modification without costing you anything(if you did it yourself)
but weight loss is always good for us and the ludes.
Make a great anchor too haha.
Initially i was checking out a trip over to Singapore to my sis for the big FOUR ZERO bash next month with flights getting so cheap and that but had to scrap it and stay put for other reasons but i have time off to get Lude 2 sorted at least so not all bad,early next year it looks like which isn't all that far away with the speed this one is going!
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 10:07 pm
by wurlycorner
Real shame you've had to ditch the 4ws, but yep known good 2ws will be better than dodgy 4ws.
HID lights fitted
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 5:30 am
by simonc
Hi all,
I'd been considering this option for a while. Firstly as my vision at night has been getting worse for quite a while and secondly, even though I have high power Osram bulbs fitted, the beam seems useless, merely dripping over the bumper, giving me very little confidence about driving at night or during one our all too frequent tropical downpours.
So here's what I bought. Genuine Osram goods.
Here's all the gubbins that Jason took off prior to fitting the new kit.
And here's the controller thing in situ. Not a good photo as it's kind of hidden.
Anyway, it cost nine hundred Ringgit, which is as near as dammit, one hundred and sixty quid. I took her out for a spin last night and the difference is amazing. Nice beams lighting the road way ahead of me. A much better driving experience and a good confidence booster in the dark. All in all, I'm really chuffed we fitted them.
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 12:42 pm
by Greg-SiR
Nice Simon,expensive but you get what you pay for,hope you have a before and after shot for us?
Messed with cheapish kits over ownership years myself but gave up.
I agree and i sometimes wonder are my lights on at all,pure rubbish!
The foglights help a bit with the lower illumination
Re: Blue Beauty from Malaysia
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 12:55 am
by simonc
Hi
@Greg-SiR, you're right, you get what you pay for. Like I mentioned, my night vision is not as it should be (must be old age...) but honestly, the old bulbs/lights just didn't seem to illuminate the road ahead at all. I took these last night to show how they look now, unfortunately I don't have a 'before' shot.
They really do throw the light on the road ahead, as you can see.
Much, much brighter. Even without the spotlights.
Actually, it's interesting because when I switch on the lights, it takes a second or two for them to 'warm' up, if you get what I mean. Really chuffed with them and I think they're a worthwhile investment. Cheers, Si.
Coilovers fitted
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:02 am
by simonc
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 12:31 pm
by sol-lude
looking good man
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 4:12 pm
by Feeniks
simonc wrote:Obviously the new wheels and tyres are on but here's the update on the things I'd bought from you guys before Christmas, which made it out here a few weeks ago.
Obviously delighted with the kick plates.
Ahhh, glad to see the new wheels - the old ones being backwards really bugged me for the first 32 pages
Gorgeous car, loved the whole saga & photos, and those kick plates are a lovely detail! I'm getting me some.
Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 7:45 pm
by wurlycorner
simonc wrote:Top mounting with bushes supplied by the dashing Mr Nathan.
You have clearly never seen the lanky sod...