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All of the mods are being done so the car will look stock (but on the floor) with all of the air suspension hidden from view, test fitting the rear shelf....

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January 4th, 2014, 6:42 pm
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Battery frame going in...

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January 4th, 2014, 6:43 pm
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The frame all finished and bolted back into place, this frame will also allow the spare wheel to fit and strap down along with the battery..

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January 4th, 2014, 6:46 pm
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So for the first try out...testing testing... on full drop now even lower with the top of the wheel tubs cut open and the arms cut for negative camber..

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January 4th, 2014, 6:50 pm
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65 psi later... thats all it needs for full lift........ lets off road :D

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January 4th, 2014, 6:52 pm
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That really looks like a labour of love......

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January 4th, 2014, 6:57 pm
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Thanks to watching Blue Peter when i was young and some card later i knocked up the shape of the rear tub needed to cover the shock and top of the wheel...

I know what your thinking it will never last in the wet... so i transferred the shape into steel....

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January 4th, 2014, 6:58 pm
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All welded into place.. :mrgreen:

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January 4th, 2014, 7:01 pm
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lots of work but.. good fun all the same....

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January 4th, 2014, 7:02 pm
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At the back they swoop in to clear the seat and once the shelf is in no one will ever know...

Apart from me, the MOT tester and everyone that reads this thread of course ;)


Next step the front end.....

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January 4th, 2014, 7:07 pm
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