first real blast!
first real blast!
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matt-man

Original Poster:

2,667 posts

249 months

Sunday 11th May 2014
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Hey guys,

Since I got the wedge back I haven't posted a photo! Anyhow, had a new screen fitted on Friday and been doing lots of finishing touches.

Anyhow, car needs to go back for a few small snags on the paint and still needs a final polish. Its still hardening so going back in a few weeks hence no stripes or badges.

Went for a drive with two mates tonight and made a lot of noise!






Happy as a piggy in the brown stuff smile

Waynester

6,531 posts

280 months

Sunday 11th May 2014
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She looks gorgeous Matt.. you must be pleased!

matt-man

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2,667 posts

249 months

Sunday 11th May 2014
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Super pleased!! Took a video too...I'll upload to YouTube..

beacon

1,144 posts

251 months

Sunday 11th May 2014
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Wow Matt

Looks great , did you upgrade the brakes recently or have I missed that? sonar

matt-man

Original Poster:

2,667 posts

249 months

Sunday 11th May 2014
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beacon said:
Wow Matt

Looks great , did you upgrade the brakes recently or have I missed that? sonar
Thanks! Nope,all standard just braided hoses smile

matt-man

Original Poster:

2,667 posts

249 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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OK, enjoy!

I am loving the wedge exhaust but just for some equally amazing exhaust note the 348 (with tubi) follows me...


http://youtu.be/5z1WETrLap8

chapperssx

753 posts

201 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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Matt your wedge is a credit to you she looks fantastic bud bow and I have to say although the 348 sounds good ! I much prefer the angry growl of your Wedge !!!! If we can meet up and travel to Beaconsfield services together to meet Ron and the others it should be a real blast hehehehe

matt-man

Original Poster:

2,667 posts

249 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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Thanks Martin!

Meeting up with you guys would be ace, and we should be able to make plenty of noise, thats for sure!!

mrzigazaga

18,814 posts

195 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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Sounds and looks awesome mate...Ziga

Maniman

236 posts

248 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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Oh mate! The car looks fantastic!!! looking forward to catching up with you at the Wedgefest.

Mani

stevoj

798 posts

191 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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Very nice indeed, makes me want to take mine back and get the rest of the paint done.cry

PHJayV8

612 posts

190 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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Oh wow! What a lovely line up of motors smile

GV

2,366 posts

254 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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Well done Matt. What you achieved in the time you did it was inspirational...

smash

2,062 posts

258 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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Looks and sounds great!

maston

872 posts

182 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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Matt,
To prove that your restoration was not beginners luck how would you fancy doing the same to my 390 ??? rofl
BUT BUT BUT...here's the catch, it would be a freebie....No....what's that I hear FcensoredK off maston, ok mate I'll getmecoat

Looks amazing mate, well done, it's a real beauty biggrin

PS The scooby wasn't very loud was it ??? (and no offence to the scooby owner either as I like them having had an old 2000 AWD turbo smile




JamieG

911 posts

255 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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Well done Matt - Wedge looks awesome!

matt-man

Original Poster:

2,667 posts

249 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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Thanks for all the replies guys!

It's absolutely brilliant to have it back...after all the long nights in the garage when I was remembering how much fun the car was, driving it again has not been a disappointment!

Im so pleased with the new exhaust, although its louder driving about its only marginal over what it was, but the difference when you floor it is unbelievable! I would well reccomend the longlife treatment!

Ive never done a project like this before but its certainly given me the bug..although not sure I can take you up on your offer maston wink

Ps-i think we should hear/see some more vids of exhaust sounds smile

Wedg1e

27,038 posts

295 months

Tuesday 13th May 2014
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Top job fella smile

ed_crouch

1,169 posts

272 months

Wednesday 14th May 2014
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Sounds and looks great Matt!

Now, the next step is to put some proper engine management on it and gain another 20 horsepower. MS3 ECU, coilpacks, wideband lambda sensor, lose the air flow meter. Happier engine and more POWER.

That would open up the possibility of a cheeky li'l Rotrex, too....


maston

872 posts

182 months

Wednesday 14th May 2014
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matt-man, let me know if you change your mind smile

Talking of exhaust notes here is mine :-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ODSz8n1QiQ

PS Do you have a JP Exhaust system too ? (certainly sounds very similar to mine)