The ex-James May/RDF Television car now being restored and Upgraded

22/05/2007

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The start. Suspensions off for a KWE rebuild and upgrade 		A2InteriorStart
Tan carpet fitted for James May is now to be changed to dark green for the new Owner, along with magnolia leather, piped dark green. The new hood will be dark green also. 		A3FrontOut
Front suspension removed 		A4FrntARB
Suspension is being upgraded with this stiffer front anti-roll bar 		A55RearARB
This KWE spec also results in the addition of a rear anti-roll bar
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Rear suspension fully restored. Coating is 50 microns of powder coated zinc followed by 90 microns of satin black. A lot more durable than original. 		A6LHRWingBefore
What was going to be a mild touch up turned into some major metalwork after the bodged paint job by the previous owner had been exposed. A whole new wing was purchased. 		A7RHRWing
Similarly on the right hand rear wing 		A8RHRWingAfter
.. and now after welding and painting! 		A9Interior1
Interior complete. Carpet is dark green Wilton to match hood and seat piping. Seat leather is Magnolia and woods are newly veneered burr walnut.
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Note Momo 14 inch wheels and custom gear lever & knob. 		B2Interior3
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All finished! Wheels are Azev 18 inch 12 spoke split rims, with Pirelli P Zero Rosso 225 x 45 x 18 tyres