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    Re: Calibra Progress *!= 56k*

    I'd go with black mesh on it to be honest, breaks the white up a bit.

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    Re: Calibra Progress *!= 56k*

    well another good days work done on the old gal!

    got these last night


    so out with the old bulb...


    hids wired into the live...


    earths converted to allow for the hid earth...


    new bulb in...


    one hole for the grommet...


    tada!


    ballast packs in position


    and lights back in place...


    these are the best shots i can get whilst its in the garage... unfortunately as its been hammering it down I will have to get better pics tomorrow!


    and just quickly going at the bumper with some mesh and no more nails


    bumper will be back on tomorrow and ill take some good pics of the front end!

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    Re: Calibra Progress *!= 56k*

    When will it be on the road again ??

    Getting quite excited to see the end result now

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    Re: Calibra Progress *!= 56k*

    HIDs

    Aftermarket washers and self levellers being added later?

    Enjoying the updates, keep 'em coming.
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    Re: Calibra Progress *!= 56k*

    self levellers not required as it has manual levellers which are good enough. I am the aftermarket washer

    Also due to the calibra having projector lenses they won't blind people like a lot of aftermarket addons will.

    Stuff left to do..
    1) Today: Bumper back on and adjust the beam for the lights.
    2) Lower 30mm
    3) Vinyls
    4) Wheels refurbed + tyres + spacers
    5) Aftermarket wheel on.
    6) Spoiler on.

    Thats about it! Its all down to money now

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    Re: Calibra Progress *!= 56k*

    I thought it was a legal requirement to have washers for the lights when HIDs are installed?

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    Re: Calibra Progress *!= 56k*

    it is, some calibra bumpers had washers. I will see how feasible it is to modify these to install into my bumper without the hideous bulge

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    Re: Calibra Progress *!= 56k*

    not a lot done today but the car looks much better!

    finally got the front bumper back on (as the no more nails has dried).


    And heres how she stands at the mo!






    As you can see it will look far better once the vinyls and alloys have been sorted

    Cheers

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    Re: Calibra Progress *!= 56k*

    I've been looking at fitting better headlights to my new defender, HId's were my first choice so I've done a bit of reasearch. Basically illegal to fit unless you have:

    1. Full unit e-marked for HID use, inc lense, reflector and bulb
    2. Washers
    3. Self Levelling system, so the self levelling suspension in a discovery or range rover would be ok or to have self leveling system in the headlight unit.

    I have a manual adjustment but this is not considered to meet the requirements (Actually considered by the EU to be innapropriate for use)

    If I could find a conversion kit for my vehicle I'd fit them straight away as with the lights so high there is a good chance that I'd be blinding people left right and centre.

    Car's looking really nice m8e, think you've done an excellent job with it.

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    well earlier this week i recieved a package containing the vinyl proofs. Today I have been masking these to the car to confirm scale.

    Remember these don't represent colour, just size.

    Enjoy









    This vinyl will hopefully be a little larger to cover the spoiler.


















    There are a few more bits which need changing but im definitely getting there with the vinyl side now

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    Re: Calibra Progress *!= 56k*

    Are you getting the vinyls applied for you, or doing it yourself?

    I wouldn't fancy doing that side on miself I'll tell you

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    Re: Calibra Progress *!= 56k*

    ive got a friend who does it for a living

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    Re: Calibra Progress *!= 56k*

    It's come a long way since you started fitting the engine, nearly there now.

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    Re: Calibra Progress *!= 56k*

    Now we're talking !!!!

    I've been in a Calibra that had that huge side decal on from the factory - brings back memories - mostly of being scared I was going to die - but in a good way
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    Re: Calibra Progress *!= 56k*

    well! long time no post! the last couple of months have been hectic and very skint at the same time

    ive finally got a little money this month to do a little with the car, so although its not a lot, its enough to keep me going and keep your interest!

    Can you guess what these ingredients make?



    Im starting to re-furb the wheels myself with a lack of money im trying to make the most of what ive got so may aswell give it a go!

    First off got the wheels out of the tyres...



    I cleaned them up as best as I could and tried with the old nitromors...

    it wasn't that good!
    Ive decided to go at it with some brute strength and some sanding my fingers are now killing

    some of the alloys have rather bad kerbing (not by myself id like to add!) so im trying to get the best surface to chemical metal to get a smooth surface...

    2 nights and ive got 2 of the alloys back a certain way with 80 grit and another 2 nights and ill have the other 2 done.

    Once they are back ill clean all the dust off and chemical metal the kerbing. Once done ill sand back with 180 grit (aswell as the centre caps which are new) and then use etch primer, high build primer then top coat and laquer.

    Hopefully it will pay off but a long way to go yet...
    heres how they stand at the moment...





    Dusty work!


    More soon

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    Re: Calibra Progress *!= 56k*

    Quote Originally Posted by fraggie View Post
    Can you guess what these ingredients make?

    A cracking night out?


    Good to see you back in action - nice work on the wheels - did you get a quote to have them done by a whee refurb company?
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