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Kenny57
 


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AdamRandall wrote:
That's not something I'd considered. I doubt that's something I will go for. I'm also nervous about a roof mounted light bar for the same reason. At least I can mount that to a roof rack though.


I didn't need a roof rack (which is the term I prefer to 'cant afford') so I bought the Prospeed lightbar which mounts through the top of the A-pillar capping strips. I didn't need the lights from Prospeed either, inexpensive ones from feabay work well enough for me. It still means holes in the trim and body for the rivnuts, but a replacement pair of capping strips would sort the holes out if you ever wanted to take it off.

A nice set of tree/rock sliders would double as a set of steps and look better too Very Happy
  
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Get an RLD wheel protector - you'll regret not doing this mod when you discover your spare has been nicked.

Also learn to lie or confuse SWMBO how much the mods cost - you will regret those mods it if you don't... Laughing
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AdamRandall
 


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Kenny57 wrote:

I didn't need a roof rack (which is the term I prefer to 'cant afford')


I love that Laughing I'm only looking for a lightbar too I suppose. Given the price of a full ProSpeed roof rack, i don't think I need one either Rolling with laughter
  
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gstuart
 


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AdamRandall wrote:
I do like the look of the fake side pipes... Rolling with laughter


That’s it, to the tower with u Rolling with laughter
   
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gstuart
 


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Moo wrote:
Get an RLD wheel protector - you'll regret not doing this mod when you discover your spare has been nicked.

Also learn to lie or confuse SWMBO how much the mods cost - you will regret those mods it if you don't... Laughing


Hope SWMBO doesn’t know ur password to this forum as u might be moving into a new detached building Whistle

AKA, The shed Rolling with laughter


   
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Kenny57
 


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AdamRandall wrote:
I love that Laughing I'm only looking for a lightbar too I suppose. Given the price of a full ProSpeed roof rack, i don't think I need one either Rolling with laughter


Their lights are pretty steep too.... the mounting bar is £180, adding the lights makes it £975-£1450 Shocked

This is mine with £50 worth of lights from you-know-where (yes I know they're not quite straight... its called "character" Wink )


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ronp
 


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Off Topic what's the blue (kit) car?
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MintyHit
 


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Kenny57 wrote:
AdamRandall wrote:
I love that Laughing I'm only looking for a lightbar too I suppose. Given the price of a full ProSpeed roof rack, i don't think I need one either Rolling with laughter



Does yours whistle from 30 - 50mph? Mine does and I'm trying to figure out how to reduce it... other than cranking up the stereo. Smile
  
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fusion158
 


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ronp wrote:
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Off Topic what's the blue (kit) car?


From what is visible my guess would be a Caterham 7
  
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ronp
 


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Yes, but there are so many of this style of body - also Lotus 7 (the original), Westfield, Robin Hood and many, many more of the same/similar body style, see below.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Lotus_Seven_replicas
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Aerialmark
 


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Ive done a few mods and don't regret any. Although mine is an old car so I think it improves it, im not sure I would do the same to something like a 14 or 15 plate D4.

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ronp
 


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Very nice. Thumbs Up

..... but looks like your neighbour is claiming every inch of "their" driveway. Laughing
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AdamRandall
 


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Kenny57 wrote:
AdamRandall wrote:
I love that Laughing I'm only looking for a lightbar too I suppose. Given the price of a full ProSpeed roof rack, i don't think I need one either Rolling with laughter


Their lights are pretty steep too.... the mounting bar is £180, adding the lights makes it £975-£1450 Shocked

This is mine with £50 worth of lights from you-know-where (yes I know they're not quite straight... its called "character" Wink )


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I love the look of that, but I’m really nervous of anything that needs holes drilled into the pillar or roof.
Ideally, all of the exterior mods will be detachable or modular. If I’m going on a long journey that’s mostly on motorways and dual carriageways then I’m unlikely to get much use from the roof lights, and in that situation all they become is noisy and bad for fuel economy.
  
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AdamRandall
 


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Aerialmark wrote:
Ive done a few mods and don't regret any. Although mine is an old car so I think it improves it, im not sure I would do the same to something like a 14 or 15 plate D4.

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She looks great! I’d love to be able to go all out with my D3, but I have to remember it’s my family transport too. I wonder if I could buy another one for fun without the wife finding out Laughing
  
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if you need a snorkel...should have bought a submarine....
  
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