[Painting coils]

You could paint them black with some good paint....then use some of that shrink wrap stuff that you use on electrical connections, Maplins sell long lengths of it in all sorts of diameters.

would that not hold the moisture if it got torn? could be perfect if not.. you wouldnt want to do the overlap coil area as it would most likely tear/rip/pinch there no?

[Painting coils]

I used tough black and had the springs out after 8000kms and still good at the mo anyway

[Change your tyres over]

I would get the alignment checked.. First port of call for me, proper alignment not a tracking gauge.

[oem rubber vs braided brake line]

i am cautious of braided hoses as you cant see the condition of the hose as mentioned above.. I would only buy them off someone like fensport would be willing to stand over them as sometimes even big companies have quality issues (parts made by cheapest bidder) and the fault is put down to "incorrect" fitment.. in my eyes with tyres, brakes,suspension.. quality over price wins always if you want braided go for it just please no ebay specials for everyone's sakes

[rechroming lights]

Glass lense? No iv dismantled a pair and they came apart fine.

[rechroming lights]

Anyone know anyone who would recoat the chrome coating inside a gen 6 projector style light, chrome paint generally looks pure crap, seen chromium kits anyone any experience with these?