The Baja - Progress Thread

Ok, so I've got it painted.

Still a long way from being done, but at least the colour is on.

So here it is....

What else are you doing to it?

Looks good, I probably would have kept it black though!

Prefered it in flat black TBH.......

Looks cleaner in this colour though.

One thing however, howcome this is now the 3rd thread on the development of this car? most people would have just kept updating the first one....?

gareth.e said:

What else are you doing to it?

Looks good, I probably would have kept it black though!

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There are already 2 black Baja's around this way, so I wanted something different.

I'm going all military, so this is just the flat base.

I've got a set of cannons on their way, chrome bits for the engine, a louvred rear window. I have new trim for the windows, and I need to get some proper rear lights. (Those are just temporary). The light rims need to go on (still wet) and I'm going to get some grills to cover them.

I'm going to add some graphics on it. Probably a union jack and a number.

I'm also going to add a roof rack, and maybe some cargo netting.

Then I'm going to find some proper off road tyres.

Skeeter said:

Looks cleaner in this colour though.

One thing however, howcome this is now the 3rd thread on the development of this car? most people would have just kept updating the first one....?

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I'll keep them to this one now.

Paint the Cibié Logo's black!

Don't stick a Union Jack on it.

A "ROMMEL'S BOYS" sunstrip would be funny though.

*n

That's was quick! Your spraying/re-assembly speed PWNS!!!

Jonny69 said:

That's was quick! Your spraying/re-assembly speed PWNS!!!

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Spray........

It was rolled.

With like, a roller you use for the wall?

Sweet

How fast is it?

I know its not all about speed when going over sand dunes and stuff like that because most speeds feel like you are flying but im just curious.

Where are you gonna drive it to?

Zip said:

How fast is it?

I know its not all about speed when going over sand dunes and stuff like that because most speeds feel like you are flying but im just curious.

Where are you gonna drive it to?

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Its not exactly fast. Its a bit wobbly at speed at the moment so I havent taken it over 70. I dont think it would do much more than that.

I have it booked in next week with a specialist for new joints on the front suspension. That should tidy the steering out, then I'm going to invest in a new set of shocks.

I dont really intend to drive it anywhere as such. Just have a bit of fun cruising around. Might go to a few VW events and stuff. Will be fun down the beach if it ever gets nice.

Got the new exhaust fitted. I thought I'd give a go at cleaning those alu fins up a bit. I think they look quite cool.







They sound great. A lot quieter than the stinger. The neighbours will be pleased. Now I need to tidy that engine up a bit!

Definately needs to be some sort of desert camo action going on there. Could go WWII german stylee, or against the grain for the DPM-seized-vehicle look.

I'll also throw in digi-camo and spetsnaz camo as wildcards. Hard work, but ultra cool.

Can I just ask, whats stopping a stranger walking up to the back of the car and messing around with it?

nothing, i'd say that was pretty darn obvious, no?

Adam18290 said:

Can I just ask, whats stopping a stranger walking up to the back of the car and messing around with it?

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Whats to stop me walking up to your car and undoing the wheel bolts on one of your wheels?


Oh and.

OOOf.

That's badass! Are they cherry bomb exhausts?

bigchez said:

That's badass! Are they cherry bomb exhausts?

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They are shocks mate.