Brava My Brava

[Ben R]

Nice wheels. I would've said lower it before getting the spoiler though. Paint the bumpers yourself can't you?

 

[BravaBufger]

Being a bit of a modding n00b it would probably take me about 2 months! is it just a case of wet and dry paper for a few hours to get the scrapes out and then base coat, spraypaint and laquer?

 

[Ben R]

Yes pretty much. I would advise rubbing it down with 600 wet & dry & then use a plastic adhesion primer before going over it with normal primer, that way you'll have no problem with the paint flaking/coming off in the future.

 

[BravaBufger]

Nice one mate!
Any mod which saves me money and gives me more time to spend on babybrava is fine by me.

Thanks alot

 

[Ben R]

No worries mate! remember after the adhesion primer you'll want at least 4 heavy coats of the normal primer(not so that it runs though) & rub that down again with 600grit.

 

[BravaBufger]

Ok got it.
Its down to oscots for the stuff next week then! i will post pics when done. firstly now is a cambelt change and new brake nipples.

Oh and happy birthday Ben R! Have a good one....may you get loads of money for mods (i know thats what you're hoping for!)

 

[wimmy]

Tidy!

 

[Ben R]

Ok got it.
Its down to oscots for the stuff next week then! i will post pics when done. firstly now is a cambelt change and new brake nipples.

Oh and happy birthday Ben R! Have a good one....may you get loads of money for mods (i know thats what you're hoping for!)

Thanks mate!

 

[Helz]

Nice wheels and nice car I have to say I disagree on the paint. I'm in the middle of doing bump strips and (Marea) handles and that's enough for me. It also cost me £60 in materials and is a bigger job than I thought with all the taping off etc. You'd be cheaper and easier to get it done in a bodyshop or try and find white ones, unless you want to try smaller bits like the mirrors first for practice I think a spoiler is a great idea, I'm hopign to replace my lip spoiler soon if the bloke ever gets back to me!

 

[BravaBufger]

Well im in two minds about it...

Firstly, I may be mad but i think the black bumpers look pretty good in this case! i dont know if i will ruin the look (my look) if i go for the colour coded bumpers.

On the other hand i know it 'should' make it look more sporty. and i do enjoy working on the car so i wouldnt mind how much work it is as long as it payed off.

I will rub down the bumpers anyway and get rid of some of the scratches and small marks.

Another thing i want to do that shouldnt cost much....marea lights! they look great and i cant wait until i find some decent ones at the scrappy!

 

[hmallett]

Nice wheels
Only problem is it makes me think this thread should have been titled "Cars on stilts..."
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[HP]

Nice wheels! Will look great with the painted bumpers.

 

[Helz]

Oh I think you should have painted bumpers, definitely And it's a low car anyway so other owners have made the choice of lowering or a bodykit

 

[BravaBufger]

i totally can't afford a full body kit but i think i will get it lowered. Only 30mm though as i dont want the ride to suffer. Also in a 'stupid amount of mountainous speedbumps' area which does'nt help.

anyone have any idea how much it would cost to get it lowered?

 

[Helz]

Nope but I wish I knew as it's a plan after I get the exhaust system done next month.

 

[Ben R]

anyone have any idea how much it would cost to get it lowered?

Here's some links!
www.demon-tweeks.co.uk
www.carnoissuer.com
www.msport.co.uk
www.rpmmotorsport.co.uk