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Post by cuteweegem on Feb 3, 2008 19:01:08 GMT 12
Scored this beast today for 150 bucks ;D 'tis actually pretty mean, no dents.. chromes mint and no rust except in the battery tray Idea's consist of fixing broken nuts then lower on stock wheels/hubcaps and perhaps some flappers, maybe paint of some sort Transplant g200z out of the Gem with a 5 speed, then make it reliable   Will probably upgrade brakes but not sure whats easy/bolt on. Ideas?   stuffed engine, don't know whats actually wrong but don't really care   |
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Post by cul8r on Feb 3, 2008 21:56:11 GMT 12
To be honest the standard brakes are pretty damn good, unless you're doing some serious track work I wouldnt bother.
Discs on the front, drums on the rear, give them a good blead up, make sure the pads are good and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised how well they stop..
Cheers,Chris
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Post by cul8r on Feb 3, 2008 21:57:34 GMT 12
Looks pretty tidy, oh if theres a hole in the battery tray, lift up the floor mate directly under the pedals and have a look at the floor... (I had big holes in one of mine..)
Cheers,Chris
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Post by gordo on Feb 6, 2008 17:08:19 GMT 12
You can fade the standard front brakes but you've got to be pushing it pretty hard. Try and track down some "Metal King" pads and you can run them to red hot - trust me on that - work very well cold too.
Rears are a bit easier to fade but you've got to be REALLY pushing them - however you may be able to get better linings bonded to the shoes at your local brake specialist.
Use DOT4 fluid - NOT!!! a Silicone based fluid as that is rubbish.
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Post by cuteweegem on Feb 16, 2008 17:42:19 GMT 12
www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=140000248Have bought this as it is about 5 mins from my house, should be good for brake upgrades and such, even thinking of putting the twin cam into the Chevette.. what have I got myself into? I'm supposed to be working on the gem 
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Post by cul8r on Feb 16, 2008 22:36:20 GMT 12
Good nuts man, The guy with all the manta bits down here had some box's that may fit if that one is stuffed...
Cheers,Chris
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Post by cuteweegem on Feb 17, 2008 8:32:35 GMT 12
Bastards lied and rego is dead  |
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Post by zep on Feb 17, 2008 17:45:23 GMT 12
Oh that sucks man!!
Some one must have some live plates.
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Post by crazytim on Feb 20, 2008 21:49:00 GMT 12
i swapped sum 4 a windscreen a while back 4 green chevini...is that ollie98 dudes one a dereg?
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Post by ollie98 on Feb 21, 2008 9:58:45 GMT 12
yeah, it's dereg sorry, otherwise would def help you out
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Post by cuteweegem on Feb 21, 2008 16:13:15 GMT 12
Sweet as guys, car is definitely worth saving so I may just have to get it running on the stock engine and get it re vinned, i'm more gutted about losing the black plates lol
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Post by crazytim on Feb 21, 2008 20:07:12 GMT 12
cant they re-reg on original plates? jus wait 4 abit sum1 will have sum from a parts car sooner or later. much more satisfying 2 get 1 over on 'the man' |
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