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 gtisid
Seasoned Pro  Location: chelmsford Registered: 22 Mar 2003 Posts: 4,992 Status: Offline |
Post #101
this os looking good, must have spent some as i did the same thing on the rear of mine a while back. Are you doing concourse with this car when done?really should clean the rust off the pipe weld, it ruins all your hard work. keep it up makes me want to start polishing the scoob ________________________________________ puglessPhase 1 GTI 6 1996-1997 Subaru Impreza GB270 2007-2008 rare spiderman comics same day international courier |
 Posted 16th Mar 2011 at 22:03
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro  Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #102
Got the suspension legs built up last night, Bilstien B8's and Eibach 30mm lowering springs, new top mount bearings and zinc passivated bolts.   Getting them refitted to the car this weekend. More pics soon. ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster  owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 17th Mar 2011 at 01:30
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hovis16
Seasoned Pro  Location: Reading/parts for sale Registered: 21 Nov 2008 Posts: 4,297 Status: Offline |
Post #103
matt evans wrote: Got the suspension legs built up last night, Bilstien B8's and Eibach 30mm lowering springs, new top mount bearings and zinc passivated bolts. Getting them refitted to the car this weekend. More pics soon.  ________________________________________ Ph2 Black GTI 6!EX black 6 owner But now a Black caged rallye owner Hunting for Go faster bits! SEARCH click here |
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Posted 17th Mar 2011 at 01:46
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spiky
Seasoned Pro  Location: Cardiff Registered: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 2,310 Status: Offline |
Post #104
jsut read all this, as i someone how missed it,what a fantastic read, real credit to you. mine 205 is a like a proper bodge compared to the work you have put in ....lol ________________________________________ Do you need a 205 > 306 gti6 plug and go engine loom? PM METORQUES for all your braided fuel line needs MY YouTube Videos' SUPERCHARGED 205 GTI6.... are you Fooking nuts!.... ummmm YIP  268+BHP and 860kg = FUN |
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Posted 17th Mar 2011 at 13:43
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #105
spiky wrote: jsut read all this, as i someone how missed it, what a fantastic read, real credit to you. mine 205 is a like a proper bodge compared to the work you have put in ....lol Cheers Steve, at least when i do get round to track daying it, it'll be shiny! LOL ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 17th Mar 2011 at 13:45
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spiky
Seasoned Pro Location: Cardiff Registered: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 2,310 Status: Offline |
Post #106
yeah...lol mine was shiny one..lolthats long gone now ________________________________________ Do you need a 205 > 306 gti6 plug and go engine loom? PM METORQUES for all your braided fuel line needs MY YouTube Videos' SUPERCHARGED 205 GTI6.... are you Fooking nuts!.... ummmm YIP 268+BHP and 860kg = FUN |
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Posted 17th Mar 2011 at 13:47
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #107
Not much done today, my Sister came over and I had to take her Astra for its first MOT and service/clean it for her afterwards. Then came a rather decent lunch at the local pub, then lawn cutting duties.Anyway, I got the drivers leg bolted up..  Then built the brakes back up (except the caliper - still being painted)   Nearly done drivers side now, get the pads in and caliper on next, then droplink, then fit the new track rod ends, before getting the passanger side finished. ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 22nd Mar 2011 at 22:32
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coskev
Seasoned Pro  Location: Oswestry Registered: 01 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,132 Status: Offline |
Post #108
 Plated parts look great Be interested to see how long the plating lasts,not trying to put down your work  but some rear shock mount bolts/nuts I had re-plated were rusty as hell again after a couple of months in Autumn ________________________________________ Red GTB1756 powered Fabia VRS daily driver,LBSC Gti6 eater........Mac1 ZR R1 kit car build in progress. |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 01:46
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #109
Know what you mean Kev, i'm using the plating kit, mainly for the "undercover" bits, ie stuff in the dry engine bay area, as plated bits do corrode just like any other metals given the right conditions.The bolts and stuff on the suspension have all been done in etch primer then silver paint, at least that way they stand a chance of lasting more than a few months, afterall, i want to use the bugger when its done, not be afraid to get it wet etc etc. ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 01:51
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coskev
Seasoned Pro Location: Oswestry Registered: 01 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,132 Status: Offline |
Post #110
matt evans wrote: Know what you mean Kev, i'm using the plating kit, mainly for the "undercover" bits, ie stuff in the dry engine bay area, as plated bits do corrode just like any other metals given the right conditions. The bolts and stuff on the suspension have all been done in etch primer then silver paint, at least that way they stand a chance of lasting more than a few months, afterall, i want to use the bugger when its done, not be afraid to get it wet etc etc. Wondering if using the Deoc C to de-rust might help yours  Don't think plating companys clean up/de-rust bolts properly from what I've seen ________________________________________ Red GTB1756 powered Fabia VRS daily driver,LBSC Gti6 eater........Mac1 ZR R1 kit car build in progress. |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 01:56
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #111
Very valid point chap. As an experiment i plated the coil pack cover bolts this afternoon, just acid dipped them first (there were still odd bits of shit on them) and they have come out w@nk. They are heading for a fresh solution of deox c when it arrives, then i'll do them again.Im looking forward to the damned thing being in one piece again, getting sick of seeing it on stands! LOL ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 02:00
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coskev
Seasoned Pro Location: Oswestry Registered: 01 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,132 Status: Offline |
Post #112
matt evans wrote: Very valid point chap. As an experiment i plated the coil pack cover bolts this afternoon, just acid dipped them first (there were still odd bits of shit on them) and they have come out w@nk. They are heading for a fresh solution of deox c when it arrives, then i'll do them again. Im looking forward to the damned thing being in one piece again, getting sick of seeing it on stands! LOL Gets like that after a while! Loving mine Excellent car We'll have to meet up when yours is on the road,lad from work lives in Stourbridge,said its 37 miles from work,so not too far ________________________________________ Red GTB1756 powered Fabia VRS daily driver,LBSC Gti6 eater........Mac1 ZR R1 kit car build in progress. |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 02:12
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro  Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #113
I could never have this OCD, credit to your efforts Matt.  ________________________________________ I'm Si btw Night Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper  - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 23rd Mar 2011 at 03:02
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #114
Apologies for lack of updates, ive been doing bits and bobs in the garage as and when i can. Last nights half hour on the car saw the drivers brakes being re-assembled and fitted for good, all thats left is the ARB drop link and track rod end on the drivers side then that corners done.I couldnt resist a sneaky pic of the new wheel on the front, even though it was almost dark and the pictures are shit, you get an idea of what it should look like when it eventually gets off the stands..    Tuesday night will see the passanger suspension back on, and the hub painted, ready for re-assembly, then it can go back on its wheels. Engine bay bits are in progress, the new inlet manifolds been painted up, lots of new bits have been sourced - pictures will follow. ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 13th Apr 2011 at 21:00
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #115
Tuesday Update.Suspension is all finished, brakes are back on, new Track rod ends/droplinks are fitted, everythings torqued up.  With that all done we decided to make a start on the Engine bay. Some befores..    We removed the fuel rail and injectors, the full inlet was next, then the cam covers - leaving the coil packs in place.   I have a new inlet already painted (pics will follow) so i made a start on the cam covers. As they were..    Solvent cleaned, scotchbrite pad scuffed up then etch primed..   Then it was "Crackle paint finish" time.    Im chuffed to bits with the crackle finish. I think it'll look ace in the engine bay with the other bits that will be painted, and the fittings zinc plated. More updates soon. ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 13th Apr 2011 at 21:01
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #116
Update time.The cam covers have been hardening off for the last few days, so ive finished the detailing on the "16v" lettering and this is what it looks like fitted back together.     Attention was then turned to the inlet manifold. As it was removed from the car.      It was cleaned using gunk, g101 and the pressure washer, left to dry, then keyed all over with a scotchbrite pad, given a solvent wash with panel wipe, etch primed, painted and lacqured. Resulting in this.  New genuine Peugeot badge for the manifold.  I then prepared and painted the throttle body, giving it a damn good clean out in the process. Before..   New throttle body gasket - Notice how the kind helpful Peugeot main stealers, only sell these in packs of 10..... violent1  I painted the body up, masking off the delicate bits. I zinc plated all the bolts on the throttle body as thus.   Then painted the fuel rail in satin black.  I then refitted the throttle body with new gasket, and did a trial fit on the rail, just to see how it would look.        You will see the inlet manifold bolts have all been plated and have come out quite well. The observant will see the injectors are missing, well.... dunno??? Here they are...  They have been Flow tested, then professionally ultrasonically cleaned - both internally and externally, fitted with new internal filter baskets and then re-flow tested, all being now absolutley spot on. Many thanks to Mark (aka tintin) for this. ThumbsUp Final job tonight was to remove the manky breather hoses (the fabric covered ones)   What ive done with these is strip them apart, and ive got the hoses soaking in a bowl of Autosmart Midnight (its a strong trade spec. black carpet dye). Hopefully after a day or so, they should be nice jet black colour. Im replacing the crappy rusted jubilee clips with new stainless ones of course. I've also removed and painted the engine mount brackets, and zinc plated the fixings, and painted the cylinder head and other bracketry. I'll get pics of these over the weekend. All being well, next Tuesday will see the big refit and hopefully it'll be all nearly done. ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 14th Apr 2011 at 02:48
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j1mmy
Regular  Location: telford Registered: 17 Oct 2010 Posts: 294 Status: Offline |
Post #117
Wow just wow i wish i had your skills to do the same to mine! Its a real credit to you very nice car love it! Hope to see it in the flesh someday.________________________________________ now a very happy an proud GTi6 owner!TEAM: Blaze phase 2 TEAM: Off the road for now Nimrods going up 4 sale will be available in the next week! Pm if interested. |
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Posted 15th Apr 2011 at 17:03
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
Post #118
correction, pug dealers are supplied the gaskets in multiples of 10 from the Peugeot/Citroen warehouse, they are to be sold singly, though due to the fairly low turnover of parts like this its not surprising they try and pull a fast one and make people buy all of them in one go, or worst case refuse to order parts often citing that they arent available...luckily I know a few good parts people ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 15th Apr 2011 at 17:28
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lewisdmz
Senior User Location: plymouth Registered: 25 Jul 2009 Posts: 504 Status: Offline |
Post #119
matt evans wrote: Got the suspension legs built up last night, Bilstien B8's and Eibach 30mm lowering springs, new top mount bearings and zinc passivated bolts. Getting them refitted to the car this weekend. More pics soon. hmmmmm, I can almost feel my hand moving towards the bank card. This is the set up i'm going for in the coming months. I read some people had problems with bumpstops and things, did you buy new OE bumpstops or...? cheers Lewis |
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Posted 15th Apr 2011 at 17:29
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bennn
Seasoned Pro  Location: Shrewsbury Registered: 05 Sep 2008 Posts: 2,705 Status: Offline |
Post #120
Looking awesome! I would love to get mine looking like this but im just too lazy!________________________________________ Cherry Red 306 HDIChampionship White Integra DC5 Type R |
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Posted 15th Apr 2011 at 17:45
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #121
Welshpug - my dealers a complete tool tbh, but i do get trade discount so all aint lost.Bennn - i used the Original bumpstops but trimmed them down a touch as they were unmarked. The dustcovers were simply washed and cleaned and refitted. Pity none of its everseen.... ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 15th Apr 2011 at 18:43
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vipergti
Junior User  Location: WARRINGTON Registered: 10 Apr 2011 Posts: 69 Status: Offline |
Post #122
New to the club after also buying an ASTOR GTI6 and after reading this thread seriousley need to rethink the level of detail i go into VERY impressive work mate keep it up ________________________________________ Proud Member Of Team Astor |
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Posted 15th Apr 2011 at 21:00
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x69 rgg
Senior User  Location: Hampshire Registered: 12 May 2008 Posts: 902 Status: Offline |
Post #123
matt evans wrote:  like this. nice to see someone else breathing life into a classic. imo id leave the underside as it is. its only going to get caked in crap anyway and if it needs another coat in future its an easier job that doing it body colour again. bit jeleaous actually. i painted the underside of mine as well. rust treated first then used dark blue hammerite as i thought it would be fairly close to the 'china blue' outside. unfortunately dont have a pic but lets just say its more turquiose than dark blue! as for the rear brake backing plates the new ones look sweet but i just sand blasted mine down and sprayed them silver. very easy job to do if you know someone with a blaster and they look so much better. does make me want to take my rear beam off now and paint it as i didnt have time after it was re built. keep up the good work ________________________________________ "I need to 're-mortgage' my six" |
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Posted 15th Apr 2011 at 22:55
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #124
Update time.Nice day today, so following some time with the family this morning, i managed to get a few hours on the Pug this afternoon. I'd painted the cylinder head, brackets, engine mount and zinc plated the fitting bolts the other day..    I'd sourced a new Battery Cover from Peugeot..  Then found 10 mins to fit the new steering wheel - because i'm a tart, i like the feel of suede.. LOL  .One of the awkward jobs under the bonnet was to replace a weeping oil cooler seal, again, sourced from pug, did the job, along with a new genuine OE blue pureflux filter. Once i'd done that it was time to change the horrible rotten underbonnet soundproofing pad. From past experience, buying second hand ones of these is a false economy because they lose all rigidity and look cack, so i bit the bullet and got a new Pug one. Heres the er..cough..inconspicuous large box ive been hiding in the garage... along with the crappy one id just removed..  The under bonnet without it. I then cleaned all the paintwork with G101 and then wiped with a MF work cloth.  Old and new - side by side..  And then fitted..   Bonnet Badge Time!! I'd got to do something with the slightly stone chipped original bonnet badge, so i decided to split it apart (very carefully) to paint the outer bit Satin Black.  I have painted it, and bonded it back together, but the adhesive's drying in the garage so i cant get a pic.. However, incase I don't like it (and its a 20 second job to change) i have got a new one in reserve..  FINALLY, it was time to get the car off the axle stands and show it terra firma, along with the new wheels and tyres. Its also the first opportunity ive had to see how the stance of the car is, with all the new suspension kit fitted. I measured the drop and its gone down 25mm at the rear and 20mm at the front (despite it having 30mm Eibach lowering springs). I'd imagine the slightly bigger wheels ofset some of the lowering? Anyway, pics with the wheels on. Excuse the state of the paintwork, its in desperate need of a full correction, which will be done in due course.       And finally my new favorite picture of the Gti. My new screensaver.  Comments welcome as always. Matt ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 17th Apr 2011 at 23:14
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #125
  ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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