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Ok so here is a update:

So far polished headlights came up brand new :o
Installed new front n rear engine mounts
Was goin to do the brakes but they have a lock nut, :x so just guna get the mechanic to do them :D
Goes in to the mechanic tomorrow for the drive shaft n steering rack boots
And going to attempt my first fibre glass repair on the front bumper :?

So nearly done :D :D
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How do u know how to do all that by yourself dude?

My first car ever and I dont know squat .... :(
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I learn all mine just from reading DIY guides :lol:
I know a lot of people prefer to watch vids, that's why we're making some whenever we do anything 8)
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but how did you know what was what?
it all looks the same to me :(
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just lot's of googling :p
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iPilot wrote:How do you know how to do all that by yourself dude?

My first car ever and I dont know squat .... :(
I owned a 95 ford EF :? It broke down a lot so learnt a bit there, but jst ask lots of questions when getting work done and pay attention :) u slowly pic it all up!! The worst thing is when u try to do a job, but realize half way that your not nearly qualified enough or have the tools needed :x
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benrad666 wrote:The worst thing is when you try to do a job, but realize half way that your not nearly qualified enough or have the tools needed :x
:lol: yep!
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bass_twitch wrote:The worst thing is when you try to do a job, but realize half way that your not nearly qualified enough or have the tools needed :x
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I realised that when I tried putting in my new head unit and further cracked my centre console in the process.
Im not really too fussed as ill be getting a new one off dstocks though hahaha :D
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WooHoo got the roady all done, and rego as of yesterday :o so glad it's all over!!
And I'm now a proud FTO driver!! 8) jst gotta fix this overheating :? n I'll be happy.
O and thanks for all the help guys, much appreciated :) :)
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