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Looked up the bill for mine and in July 2019 one wishbone was 344 including VAT and looks like 3 hours labour to fit so all in was 560 quids! Times 2 that if being on the safe side which I was. Seemed like a lot of money until the next bill of 2.5k which included so much it was like reading a book!
Still I’m sure the next custodian will thank me even if the wife thought divorce was a cheaper option.😁 - Ouch...  James
Aero8 , Series 1 - Boston Green
Mercedes EQC 400 AMG
Smart Brabus Convertible
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My thoughts exactly James but then suppose you can’t do without your steering rack, power steering pump, track rod ends, various rose joints, stub axle, etc, etc, etc…….
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I've only seen the Series 1 wishbones fail, but that doesn't mean it wont happen on the later cars The lower front wishbone typically fails where the caster rod bracket is welded on (circled in red) with the crack rotating around the tube These are a set I reinforced for racing years ago in the same way we did for the British GT car, by welding in additional sheet metal to prevent the wishbone from lozenging. ![[Linked Image]](https://tm-img.com/images/2021/07/29/InkedDSCN0451_LI.jpg) The top rocker arm fails around the pivot tube boss ![[Linked Image]](https://tm-img.com/images/2021/07/29/DSCN0448.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://tm-img.com/images/2021/07/29/DSCN0441.jpg) The rear lower wishbone likes to bend where the coilover is fixed to it Thanks for the info Simon, do you supply and dare I ask the cost? Sounds about right! 
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Not much to update other than work is progressing, I have ordered weatherstrips to replace all the different ones over the car - as makes sense to do so now.
I am also having a specialist aluminium fabricator work on something custom for me (not as exciting as it sounds!), and just trying to source some new bits and pieces such as headlights.
Once all done it will need to go off for PPF, but I might sort the wheels, tyres and brakes whilst the paint is "curing" so to speak.
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I can recommend a good couple of places (one in Surrey and one in Kent) for PPF if you don't already have a trusted installer.
Cheers, Paul
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I can recommend a good couple of places (one in Surrey and one in Kent) for PPF if you don't already have a trusted installer. I’ve put snuck in touch with the guys I’ve always used in Kent, possibly sane people you’re thinking of. Super car paint protection
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I can recommend a good couple of places (one in Surrey and one in Kent) for PPF if you don't already have a trusted installer. Thanks Paul - as Lee said might be the same place!
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REEP in Dunsfold, Surrey is the other one.
Cheers, Paul
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Thanks Paul. Been keeping the postman busy recently.. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/0cj76my.jpg)
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Few updates, bodywork is all done now - car back needing a good clean! ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/O7bt13Z.jpg) Spent some time fitting all the new lights/fixings I have at the rear. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/vX9JmR3.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/Lda1X7J.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/zHIqV2F.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/zhW1nSs.jpg) Just needing to refit all the trim now, the front end I haven't started as I am still trying to source a new headlight - its also cold and I have another little one so priorities aren't really the car at the moment. Next steps will then be to have it detailed, PPF applied, ceramic coating, new tyres and get the wheels redone in gloss black, and refurb the brakes. 
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