My caddy build and face lift

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Pretty sure I used the std ones as they clip into the under side of the top mount assembly


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Just finished reading your build !
Crackin job mate .. knowledge unreal !
I've just bought myself a 2013 plate highline 102bhp ..
After reading your build I wouldn't know where to start first !
Think lowering be first job , wheels and MFSW as I hate the computer stalk ..
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lol that's a good place to start


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Great read pal. Just read the whole thing. Was already impressed on page 1 with the new steering wheel. Amazed at the rest!


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Thanks. There is still more to do but I'm still waiting for the suspension kit to come for the rear end and funds are short at the mo.


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Unreal van Ken. Jealous is an understatement. I wish I had the knowledge to be able to just do half of that. Keep up the good work :)
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Hi Ken,
Firstly well done on the build and your effort for perfection, massive respect.
Secondly is it finished now?

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No it's not finnished yet lol. Still waiting on the suspension then I got to get the shocks made


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Ken... your teasing now ;)
Just curious whats your profession?
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I've been a few things lol.
I was a rolling road tuner for 14 years but for the last 16 years I've been self employed specialising in engine reconditioning and cylinder head work.


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Explains your ability and knowhow then :) keep up the good work.
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Finally I got a call from only charged dubs today to say that the rear suspension kit was ready to send.
It's driving tomorrow an as soon as o have worked out the final length for the shocks I will get quantum to build them up


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Wow seems like its been a long time coming.

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Yea it has been a very long time.
But they have made a few changes which will make the kit even better.
The biggest one in my opinion being that now the 4 links that locate the axel are now equal lengths which means the axel won't cause rear end steering in corners.


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That sounds better then Ken

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