KIMI - Series 2/3 Hybrid

[Casey]

Wheelarch before:

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Derusting:

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POR15 pre-treatment (de-grease and acid etch):

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[Casey]

POR15 applied

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[Casey]

Rear Axle and Diff:

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[Casey]

Suspension arms.

Before :shock

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WIP:

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[Casey]

Suspension bolts re-plated using a "Gateros" kit. These were the first few I did, not perfect, but I got better at the process with the later bolts.

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[Casey]

Rear brake calipers:

One before:

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After Bigred refurb:

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[Porters2]

Looking bloody brilliant Malcolm

[Hobbawobba]

Far out bro. That is all looking sweeeeeeeet!

[Threesevens]

Good work Malcolm

[Casey]

Thanks guys!

The rear brake stone guards were in a bit of a state, with missing bits and holes. I'm not too proud of the bodge I have made to make them at least functional, but at least they are not easily visible and will do the job.

Before:

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Aluminium plate cut to size:

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Replacement parts made. Ali shield pop-rivetted on, stainless steel strip curved around edge, POR 15 and sealant applied:

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Mounted back on the axle:

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New brake lines installed:

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