2017 i30 SR in Liquid Metal

DasGav · **January 15, 2018, 00:19:27**

After 19 years of driving ford falcons in both manual, Auto and 6 and V8 guise, and with the demise of Fodrd Australia i started looking around at something fun to drive.. Well I wasn't disappointed!
I'm absolutely loving my new SR manual.
Day one brought a smile and laugh to my face whilst driving up the old pacific hwy to show my family.

I love the colour! But thought i'd add some red trim to the front so as to add a bit more "sporty" difference

I hope you like

Cheers
Gav

beerman · **Reply #1: January 15, 2018, 00:34:25**

Nice,

You will love the reliability compared to a Falcon

Surferdude · **Reply #2: January 15, 2018, 01:14:56**

Cool.
And the Old Pacific Highway is a great drive. Assuming you mean beside the M1.

John B · **Reply #3: January 15, 2018, 02:42:47**

Very nice looking car.

Dazzler · **Reply #4: January 15, 2018, 02:46:25**

Welcome DasGav,

Looks great! Congrats.

I've got a Red SR DCT and I've added a bit of that red trim to the rear!

Ignore the Dazzler Edition badge I was just mucking around...

mickd · **Reply #5: January 15, 2018, 03:47:56**

Old M1, 👍👍
Enjoy your new toy

Shambles · **Reply #6: January 15, 2018, 08:23:59**

Looks splendid

My Ioniq has a blue stripe where you've fitted your red stripe - really sets it off.

Dazzler · **Reply #7: January 15, 2018, 08:32:28**

Quote from: Shambles on January 15, 2018, 08:23:59

Looks splendid

My Ioniq has a blue stripe where you've fitted your red stripe - really sets it off.

I had a look tonight and a measure. I have enough red piping to do that area as well.

DasGav · **Reply #8: January 16, 2018, 03:18:28**

Quote from: beerman on January 15, 2018, 00:34:25

Nice,

You will love the reliability compared to a Falcon

My Falcons were mostly reliable.......

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DasGav · **Reply #9: January 16, 2018, 03:19:30**

Quote from: Surferdude on January 15, 2018, 01:14:56

Cool.
And the Old Pacific Highway is a great drive. Assuming you mean beside the M1.

Yeah from Hornsby to Gosford... Went the Royal national Park this morning before work.. didn't push it too hard

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DasGav · **Reply #10: January 16, 2018, 03:20:09**

Quote from: Dazzler on January 15, 2018, 02:46:25

Welcome DasGav,

Looks great! Congrats.

I've got a Red SR DCT and I've added a bit of that red trim to the rear!

Ignore the Dazzler Edition badge I was just mucking around...

I thought about doing that as well... Looks good!

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jaycelazatin · **Reply #11: January 16, 2018, 12:38:03**

where'd you guys get the red trimming and how'd you go about attaching it? on the front bumper and rear bumper look awesome!!

Dazzler · **Reply #12: January 16, 2018, 20:28:57**

Quote from: jaycelazatin on January 16, 2018, 12:38:03

where'd you guys get the red trimming and how'd you go about attaching it? on the front bumper and rear bumper look awesome!!

I got a 2 metre roll from Ebay for about $7

It came with 3M tape on the back but I put a dab of loctite 406 glue on each end to make it a bit more secure. That front location is a bit trickier with my particular trim. I might have to use Loctite 406 or 401 for the whole length.

Tried to find a link in my purchases but that one has dropped off.

jaycelazatin · **Reply #13: January 16, 2018, 21:02:38**

Thanks Dazz. What do you even search on ebay?

jaycelazatin · **Reply #14: January 16, 2018, 21:14:18**

never mind Dazz. Found this. is this what you guys were using?

5M DIY Flexible Car Edge Interior Exterior Décor Moulding Trim Red Strip Line | eBay

DasGav · **Reply #15: January 16, 2018, 21:52:22**

Quote from: jaycelazatin on January 16, 2018, 12:38:03

where'd you guys get the red trimming and how'd you go about attaching it? on the front bumper and rear bumper look awesome!!

None of the pinstriping I had would hold even with thoroughly chemicallly cleaning the plastic.
So I went to Bunnings and bought a 12mm x 12mm PVC moulding L shaped. Trimmed one side down to 4mm then cut it to shape and and applied the pinstripe. I also used 3m automotive double sided tape to hold it in place.
I always forget to take pictures when making stuff.

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Dazzler · **Reply #16: January 17, 2018, 01:12:59**

Quote from: jaycelazatin on January 16, 2018, 21:14:18

never mind Dazz. Found this. is this what you guys were using?

5M DIY Flexible Car Edge Interior Exterior Décor Moulding Trim Red Strip Line | eBay

Cheers for the link..

I only got 2 metres and it was $7 something, but probably not from o/seas.

That looks redder than mine which wife reckons is too orange.

DasGav · **Reply #17: January 17, 2018, 04:47:46**

Quote from: Dazzler on January 17, 2018, 01:12:59

Quote from: jaycelazatin on January 16, 2018, 21:14:18
never mind Dazz. Found this. is this what you guys were using?

5M DIY Flexible Car Edge Interior Exterior Décor Moulding Trim Red Strip Line | eBay

Cheers for the link..

I only got 2 metres and it was $7 something, but probably not from o/seas.

That looks redder than mine which wife reckons is too orange.

Sports orange

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DasGav · **Reply #18: January 22, 2018, 05:24:38**

Added an SR badge to the front... Because... Why not haha

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DasGav · **Reply #19: January 22, 2018, 05:27:07**

Subtle
What do you guys think?

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mickd · **Reply #20: January 22, 2018, 05:33:30**

I like ! 👍

Can't say much for those rego plates though,

:lol,

Dazzler · **Reply #21: January 22, 2018, 10:34:10**

Yeah, looks ok!

Crustycottage · **Reply #22: January 22, 2018, 23:40:57**

How about mine, a more minimalist retro Mad Max look

Have ordered a Genuine Veloster Turbo badge for the back

DasGav · **Reply #23: January 23, 2018, 00:24:32**

Quote from: Crustycottage on January 22, 2018, 23:40:57

How about mine, a more minimalist retro Mad Max look

Have ordered a Genuine Veloster Turbo badge for the back

Very subtle. Hardly notice the upgrade lol

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mickd · **Reply #24: January 23, 2018, 01:17:58**

Quote from: Crustycottage on January 22, 2018, 23:40:57

How about mine, a more minimalist retro Mad Max look

Have ordered a Genuine Veloster Turbo badge for the back

Hi Crusty,
There's a PD at Pickles with the front ripped off but a little more damage than yours and it set the air bags off - totaled.

Dazzler · **Reply #25: January 23, 2018, 08:21:36**

Quote from: mickd on January 23, 2018, 01:17:58

Quote from: Crustycottage on January 22, 2018, 23:40:57
How about mine, a more minimalist retro Mad Max look

Have ordered a Genuine Veloster Turbo badge for the back

Hi Crusty,
There's a PD at Pickles with the front ripped off but a little more damage than yours and it set the air bags off - totaled.

Jeepers!

ikev85 · **Reply #26: February 10, 2018, 14:13:56**

This looks great! Are the AUS/NZ cars built in Korea or Slovakia? Do you get rear fog lamps as standard?

DasGav · **Reply #27: February 11, 2018, 07:34:10**

Quote from: ikev85 on February 10, 2018, 14:13:56

This looks great! Are the AUS/NZ cars built in Korea or Slovakia? Do you get rear fog lamps as standard?

Don't know where they're built. But we do get the rear fog lamps

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Dazzler · **Reply #28: February 11, 2018, 10:57:34**

Quote from: DasGav on February 11, 2018, 07:34:10

Quote from: ikev85 on February 10, 2018, 14:13:56
This looks great! Are the AUS/NZ cars built in Korea or Slovakia? Do you get rear fog lamps as standard?
Don't know where they're built. But we do get the rear fog lamps

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They are built in Korea.

everyman · **Reply #29: April 04, 2018, 07:35:43**

Very nice! You'd be surprised how many Aussies have walked away from big Aussie sixes and gone straight to i30s. I'm one of them too.