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Quaser
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Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:01 pm

Hey guys - finally got my car back this weekend.

Was in Bexleys getting remapped, some engine work, and having the XSP 6 branch fitted.

had the standard exhaust on it - didnt like it much after the remus - too quiet!

Sal had a prototype exhaust which he said i could try out - we agreed a price - fitted it and..... WOW - what a noise! (Thanks for ALL your help Sal)

I'll let him give the details of it later! - All i can say is that its quiet when you are cruising - and gives the right noise when you want! (coupled with the 6 branch and induction kit!)

Today, i fitted the resprayed lower valance and spoiler less boot lid (thanks zaust for lid - and Dips for spraying) and the car looks 100 times better.

Fitted a map light mirror and also added the mhw smoked lights which i had been waiting to put on when the spoiler was removed (been waiting a year!!) and the results are fantastic. Smoked lights look the danglies on a sebring car!!

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Mon Aug 07, 2006 4:16 pm

Exhaust we fitted sounds really nice.

Not too loud and makes al the right noises.

Will be available soon hopefully. This particular one didn't fit so well without some brute force with a hammer.

Car now coming along quite nicely!

Sal
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Mon Aug 07, 2006 6:39 pm

What car is this Quasar - your Motorsport?
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Mon Aug 07, 2006 6:42 pm

If it is a motorsport saw this the other day looked a nice car.

Good feeling getting your car ack.

My dad was over the moon when he got his back after 10months of being off the road.

He can't wait till gewet it bacm next time either c/f airbox and gets to take it to the limit :twisted:
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Mon Aug 07, 2006 7:27 pm

Nice work Quaser she certainly goes well so the 6 branch and remap should help even more
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:19 pm

Now with Pics :cool:

Engine bay still needs a bit of tidying up but its almost there!

Maxfield - where did you see the car?

Ste - yes, this is my Motorsport which has been getting an engine for aages now.

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Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:26 pm

Lookin' good Q. You gonna change your orange side repeaters for some clear ones?

Some close up pics and more details about the engine....

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Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:30 pm

Looks well nice mate congrats
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:05 pm

dont know whether to go smoked or clear!

What you reackon?

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Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:10 pm

i think clears will look better,


your car looks stunning, sebring grey has always been one of my favourites :cool:
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:20 pm

I've got MHW rears about to go on a Silver/Grey car and I have bought smoked front indicators and side repeaters.

On your colour and to match the MHWs I would choose smoked.
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:24 pm

Looking good mate, smoked hellas and your there.
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:30 pm

I got them - will prob go for smoked sides and front indicators too!
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:32 pm

wow mate, thats fooking :cool: 8)
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:38 pm

Yes definatly saw this at bexleys last week its a ver nice car :cool:
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:40 pm

Excellent motor :cool:

Incidentally, where did you get the back lights from? winkeye
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:53 pm

hmmm, 230 on a pair of smoked rear lights, or 235 on a remote brake servo.

I know my decision, and it will stop me ploughing into a wall :cry:

CHeers tho Maxfield winkeye
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 5:41 pm

When you saw it maxfield - it didnt have the front splitter, and had an mtec1 rear spoiler - looks better without dont you think!
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 5:44 pm

Looks smoother without the rear lip.
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:04 pm

smoke bert! all round can't beat it, is that manifold the early btb?
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:24 pm

very cool mate :cool:
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Simon13 wrote:smoke bert! all round can't beat it, is that manifold the early btb?
It says in his orignal post XSP 6 branch
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:33 pm

Lookin smooth fella.. nice job..
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:49 pm

maxfield wrote:
Simon13 wrote:smoke bert! all round can't beat it, is that manifold the early btb?
It says in his orignal post XSP 6 branch
:x :offtopic:

whats the name of the zone shop? where do they get their manifolds from. I'm not sure 6 pots engines or non M3 e30's are your strong point bert?
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:57 pm

ok- xsp/btb 6 branch version 2 ernie
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Simon13 wrote:
maxfield wrote:
Simon13 wrote:smoke bert! all round can't beat it, is that manifold the early btb?
It says in his orignal post XSP 6 branch
:x :offtopic:

whats the name of the zone shop? where do they get their manifolds from. I'm not sure 6 pots engines or non M3 e30's are your strong point bert?
Oopps :oops: my mistake.

I woudln't say ive got a strong point at anything TBH
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:04 pm

XS Performance/XSp/E30zone Shop - all the same thing.

Quaser has the current manifold on his car.

Engine Spec:

Schrick 284/272 Cam
Ported head
ETA Crank based 2.7 with 325i pistons
Compression Ratio 10.5:1

BTB Stainless Steel 6 Branch Manifold
Blueflame exhaust with 90mm Rolled in tail pipes
MAF Conversion using Unichip and ITG Filter

Powerflex Eccentric Control Arm Bushes
Air spec Subframe Bushes
H&R Cabriolet 35mm Springs
Standard Shocks

Z3 2.8 Short Shifter
Short Ratio gearbox
3.73 open diff wrongness

Only Q will understand the following mods..... :D

Custom Interior paint job
Custom Roof mechanism
Custom dent pattern on doors

Motorsport wheels in hibernation.

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Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:29 pm

well done fella loks the tits have the pic you sent as the wallpaper on my phone all i can say is at last !!!!
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Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:38 pm

LOL - Sal - you forgot your contribution to the extra air vents in the roof! :mad:

There is no dent pattern on the doors - i think your referring to your M5 there! :D
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Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:34 am

Low blow @ the mighty M5 dude!!

Get the car to Dips asap and get the car back to it's former glory.

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Wed Aug 09, 2006 11:16 am

Ditto :D
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