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Engine bay trimming

Postby clee » Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:43 pm

I've been quoted £130 to do the engine cover and sides .I don't think that's bad :?:
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Postby David Gentleman » Mon Sep 04, 2006 1:18 pm

You can buy brand new sides from Renault for about £30 total..I did...

And then buy my mint engine cover for £50.. :lol: 8)
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Postby red leo » Mon Sep 04, 2006 1:46 pm

I haver just finished mine Black alcantara for engine cover and Beige for the sides. The sides came out in one piece so fairly easy to cut new to size.
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Postby jules » Mon Sep 04, 2006 2:25 pm

had mine done last week when i had the headlining replaced, worked out at about 55 quid for the engine cover and sides i think

i can send you the contact numbers and photo of their handy work if ya like
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Postby clee » Mon Sep 04, 2006 2:35 pm

jules wrote:had mine done last week when i had the headlining replaced, worked out at about 55 quid for the engine cover and sides i think

i can send you the contact numbers and photo of their handy work if ya like


That's cheap ,London ? need somewhere local or its + fuel/time .Might have a go myself but,IMO, these things always look better if done professionally .
Post some pics J 8)
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Postby clee » Mon Sep 04, 2006 2:38 pm

David Gentleman wrote:You can buy brand new sides from Renault for about £30 total..I did...

And then buy my mint engine cover for £50.. :lol: 8)


Is is mint ,as in :mrgreen: though ??
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Postby David Gentleman » Mon Sep 04, 2006 3:12 pm

As in 'perfect' as in 'looks like new...'
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Postby clee » Mon Sep 04, 2006 3:14 pm

David Gentleman wrote:As in 'perfect' as in 'looks like new...'



IS IT GREEN :!:
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Postby David Gentleman » Mon Sep 04, 2006 3:14 pm

er, no, its black.. :?
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Postby clee » Mon Sep 04, 2006 3:34 pm

:oops: yes right ,sorry ,been without it for so long remembered it as being a darker shitty green like the interior :lol: :lol:It's not pure black though is it :?:
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Postby David Gentleman » Mon Sep 04, 2006 3:39 pm

Yep, pretty much. The new carpets from Renault come pure black too..
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Postby clee » Mon Sep 04, 2006 3:41 pm

Right ,done then ,bring to Donnington please :?:


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