Let the fun (spending!) begin!!

**S70T5Chris** · Monday 9th June 2014, 19:13

A Preview!

Had a quick look over it outside the bodyshop, in the rain. But with what i've seen so far, i'm really pleased.

Having a new battery and MOT in the next couple of days. It will be back this week!!

**stribo** · Monday 9th June 2014, 19:15

Are you telling me you had it resprayed and you didn't go for gay gold?

Looks good mate.

**S70T5Chris** · Monday 9th June 2014, 19:17

I'm not a fan of the ginger

(I am actually, but don't tell anyone!)

**Jamest5r** · Monday 9th June 2014, 19:17

I still hate you

**S70T5Chris** · Monday 9th June 2014, 19:20

Originally Posted by Jamest5r

I still hate you

I get that a lot.

**T5frankie** · Monday 9th June 2014, 19:24

looking sweet mate

**V70 Graham** · Monday 9th June 2014, 19:45

Very nice matey.

**smithy** · Monday 9th June 2014, 20:48

That's stunning mate

**AndysR** · Monday 9th June 2014, 20:52

Looking stunning Chris, so pleased to see this particular example getting a whole lot of love/cash thrown in its direction. Of all the R's on the road this deserves it for its rarity

**S70T5Chris** · Sunday 6th July 2014, 16:24

Rightyho. Actually had a spare morning for a change! Had the car back for 3 or 4 weeks now, absolutely disgustingly filthy when it came back from the body shop. Needless to say with that, and the length of time they had the car, I won't be using them again. Fortunately the paintwork they've done is satisfactory, there's a couple of niggles if I'm being picky, but I may just be expecting too much, the rest of the car isn't exactly perfect.

Putting being a perfectionist aside, I am very pleased with how it is looking. Got the chance this morning to wash, clay, polish and wax. As it hasn't had anything since coming back from the bodyshop.

The sun didn't want to play ball, so the pics aren't great but you get the gist. The comparison between when I picked it up and now is like night and day!

Exterior wise it's getting there now. Still want to do a much more in depth detail, but need the spare time. So this was a pre-detail, detail!! In hindsight I think I will get the alloys refurbished, they're not in as good condition as I would like. Probably a shade darker than what they are now, the same as the S60R wheels. Got to fit the front splitter and roof rails. Also tint the windows.

I have obtained a Miltek cat back now, just need to decide on what tail pipe I want to end up with, I'm leaning towards the DTM style T5-R exhaust trim.

I also have some US style front indicators that I went to fit, and then realised that they don't have the side light, and the bulb holder is totally different. Not sure how i'll get those on yet, so may end up just getting new standard ones. The ones on the car now are skanky as hell.

I have colour coded door handles to fit, just building up the enthusiasm to tackle it! May be a job for Mr W!

New number plates on the way, and tailgate badges too. Not sure whether to run with the chrome, or go black?

Once the BC coilovers are fitted my intention is to run it as low as possible, without causing any rubbing issues on the arches.

Interior wise it needs work! The door/boot/bonnet shuts and inner painted door surfaces are seriously manky. I reckon a good day on those alone will be required to get them up to some kind of standard I'll be happy with.

Apart from the drivers seat (which is hanging!), the rest of the seats, carpets, dash, etc is all in good shape. Just needs a bloody good detail. The sort of thing I can do over a few evenings after work. I have new front seats ready to go in!

I have a walnut T5-R gearknob and alcantara gaitor. Plus a T5-R alcantara arm rest to fit. To the relief of some, the wooden steering wheel will be going. After seeing the job that Royal Steering Wheels make of retrimming, I'm going to get the original wheel redone, probably with some alcantara inserts.

As mentioned before, it has the blue R dials from the x70 series fitted, I'd like to get those out, and paint the fascia black to match the 850 interior, rather than the grey.

Think that's about it! Then it'll be off to Mr Williams for the real work to take place!

**T5frankie** · Sunday 6th July 2014, 16:27

gorgeous mate

**M-R-P** · Sunday 6th July 2014, 16:43

Coming on nicely dude, you gonna bring it to the vine any time soon?

**stribo** · Sunday 6th July 2014, 16:48

Would look better in gay gold.

Having owned 3 white cars, really don't like them, sorry, it looks good for a white car though.

**Biff** · Sunday 6th July 2014, 16:56

Oh dear me that looks stunning. Definitely a top car for 2014 nomination.
I'd be getting the black badges for more contrast & like you said go darker on the wheels.
Some cracking motors being built.

**S70T5Chris** · Sunday 6th July 2014, 16:59

Yes mate defo, soon as I get a free day! Just seem to be busy evey weekend recently!

**Jamest5r** · Sunday 6th July 2014, 17:10

Stunning really liking that

**JUDGENINJA** · Sunday 6th July 2014, 17:23

Very nice... Challenge for Graham in BKV?

**S70T5Chris** · Sunday 6th July 2014, 17:27

I don't know about that! White hides a multitude of sins! It's getting there, still a long way to go though.

**V70 Graham** · Sunday 6th July 2014, 17:30

Looks great Chris, I can't recommend Jack at Royal enough, he'll sort you a steering wheel no worries, and as for the BKV.....luckily the 850's are in a different class !