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  1. Downdraft1

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    #26 Downdraft1, Mar 22, 2016
    Just wondering if younpainted the calipers or had then plated
     
  2. joe sackey

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    #27 joe sackey, Mar 22, 2016
    Bear in mind ATE had a number of different period-correct finishes circa 1980, this being one of them.
     
  3. randomlambo

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    #28 randomlambo, Mar 22, 2016
    These were powdercoated but the intent was to achieve closer to the plating color. It may be a little too 'rich' looking (plating is usually more subtle) but in reality it's very close.

    We chose this because of assumed increased durability.
     
  4. ilconservatore

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    #29 ilconservatore, Mar 22, 2016
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    I don't know if this was changed on later cars, but earlier engines had exhaust studs that threaded into the block, and headers were attached with tall brass nuts.
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    #30 joe sackey, Mar 22, 2016
    Indeed, plating will tarnish, powder-coating wont.
     
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    #31 randomlambo, Mar 22, 2016
    Thank you - we're using these nuts for the header-to-muffler connections but did not use them on the block. I will check to see original disassembly pictures and check.
     
  7. Downdraft1

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    #32 Downdraft1, Mar 24, 2016
    Your thread convinced me to do the same. I am changing all the seals in the master cylender and the brake hoses. Will detail the suspensions and repaint the calipers. Found this Lights 4 Speed - Accessori e ricambi MINI e BMW

    Thanks for the motivation!
     
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    #33 randomlambo, Mar 25, 2016
    So I'm at the point of looking for tires for my car. I have P7s on there which are old (not the original ones, heh) and which make the car look really good as has been discussed on other forums here.

    Since the PZeros are the only matched replacement set that one can buy...

    For the rear the option is clear = 345/35-15

    For the front - My car has 205/50-15 but I see other cars have used 225/50-15? I think later cars use the 225 is that correct? Is there a difference on the stance with the P7 vs PZero 205s? I want to stay with the original intended side-wall thickness of the 205/50 but the P7 was more ...bulbous... whereas the PZero appears more rectangular/square shaped in terms of the cross-section.

    What say you Countach experts?
     
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    #34 EarlyCat, Mar 26, 2016
    I would go with the 205.
     
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    #35 randomlambo, Jul 1, 2016
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    Fiamm airbox covers re-done with the silkscreen printing on them, rather than stickers...

    Can anybody confirm whether these were matte, satin, or glossy?
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    #36 joe sackey, Jul 2, 2016
    These were satin for the LP400S.
     
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    #37 randomlambo, Jul 11, 2016
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    Moving along...front all done and all electrical parts verified working.

    All the oil and water-systems were tested for pressure (within reason) - most important were the two oil lines going to the front cooler; they are a **** to take off and put back in.
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    #41 randomlambo, Jul 11, 2016
    Joe -- impeccable as always...

    Is it a chrome finish?
     
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    #42 joe sackey, Jul 12, 2016
    I believe that's a chrome plating, the original done by the supplier was very brittle, I'm confident what we did will last the next generation and still look nice.
     
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    #43 randomlambo, Jul 12, 2016
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    Here's a up the butt shot...

    Quick question for the experts - were there any notes on the alignment of the check marks on the springs?
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    #44 mikael82, Jul 12, 2016
    I think those paint marks are only for identify correct springs for car model and separate front and rear, as they are sometimes easy to mix. (do correct if I am wrong)
     
  20. EMILIO

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    #45 EMILIO, Jul 12, 2016
    nice!
    can we see a pic of the complete car? VIN?
     
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    #46 randomlambo, Jul 12, 2016
    The shop that redid the springs got the correct color paint marks on all of them but when we put them back on the car there was no particular attention given to the orientation of the paint marks...that's what I'm looking to find.
     
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    #47 randomlambo, Aug 24, 2016
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    Looking for an opinion here -- for a car restored to original would you consider wrapping the exhaust with the heat blanket wrap such as the one in this picture? It would not be original but would help with the heat in the bay?
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    #49 EarlyCat, Aug 24, 2016
    Hard to say. I had my headers ceramic coated, which helped some. Wrapping might have been better. The heat reflecting material does a great job. Usability wise it's a good idea. Purist wise, I don't know. Both are going to be hard to see. Myself, I couldn't discount a car that was actually better to use in this regard. Pebble beach or judging, maybe not such a good idea. Ask yourself if you see selling the car in the near future, if not and your going to enjoy it - then consider it seriously.
     
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    #50 raymondQV, Aug 24, 2016
    This helps really to lower the cabin temperature, GLA12997 and DLA12662 have it, huge difference!
     
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