What have you done to your car today?

Spaniarduk · Post by **Spaniarduk** » Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:12 am

andyf1140, when you replaced the rear brake pipes, did you have to drop the rear subframe as they say? Did you replace with copper pipes?

andyf1140 · Post by **andyf1140** » Tue Nov 06, 2018 2:56 pm

Spaniarduk no, we were able to thread the pipes through above the subframe. The trick is to flare one end of the pipe with the appropriate joiner on and thread it through from the passenger side to the drivers side and then bend it into shape so that it fits into the clips above the subframe. We didn't use copper it was kunifer or copper-nickel which is harder and less prone to cracking than pure copper.

Spaniarduk · Post by **Spaniarduk** » Tue Nov 06, 2018 3:08 pm

Thanks for that, andyf1140, . Im sure it'll come the day when i'll have to do mine. Brake lines seem to be a weak pint for the e85 and e86

andyf1140 · Post by **andyf1140** » Tue Nov 06, 2018 3:51 pm

They do seem to be exposed where they would get hit by road debris which is what stats the rot. Since I replaced the slave cylinders on my son's Toyota only to have the pipe fall apart in my hands I've been rather more critical of the condition of the hard lines on my cars. If they have been advised I'd get them done pronto

simon1963 · Post by **simon1963** » Tue Nov 06, 2018 4:34 pm

Just popped outside to replace my front head light bulbs......3 hours later and all done!! I thought this sort of job was supposed to be able to be done by the roadside. Ended up taking the front wheels off to get decent access.

Tinker15 · Post by **Tinker15** » Tue Nov 06, 2018 5:04 pm

Replaced boot badge.

Montegojones41 · Post by **Montegojones41** » Tue Nov 06, 2018 6:29 pm

simon1963 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 4:34 pm Just popped outside to replace my front head light bulbs......3 hours later and all done!! I thought this sort of job was supposed to be able to be done by the roadside. Ended up taking the front wheels off to get decent access.

I did mine a few weeks ago and found it made life easier to jack the front up to get more clearence

paullyjay · Post by **paullyjay** » Thu Nov 08, 2018 3:08 pm

New matt black kidneys arrived and fitted today... Here's a very Autumnal picture!

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paullyjay · Post by **paullyjay** » Thu Nov 08, 2018 3:18 pm

craigbeal wrote: ↑Tue Oct 16, 2018 12:16 pm Removed the “si” rubberised wheel parts and sanded down using 600 by hand ready for spray today.

Used matt black spray from Halfords. Will fit once dry and post results

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Nice job - I've got to do mine at some point. I hope they turn out that good!

Vijay · Post by **Vijay** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 6:48 pm

Nice
Where’s the grills from Paulyjay?

StephenM · Post by **StephenM** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 7:27 pm

Tinker15 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 5:04 pm Replaced boot badge.

That’s nice where did you buy the boot badge from please?

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 7:39 pm

Not moved for a week, so popped her on the battery charger this evening.

enzed4 · Post by **enzed4** » Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:56 am

Traded it....

Tinker15 · Post by **Tinker15** » Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:51 am

StephenM wrote: ↑Fri Nov 09, 2018 7:27 pm
Tinker15 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 5:04 pm Replaced boot badge.
That’s nice where did you buy the boot badge from please?

Designer Beema on eBay. Part No. 51147200474. Try this link https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BMW- ... SwurZZJFm1

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:02 am

enzed4 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:56 am Traded it....

E89 incoming? When’s it due?

Rob

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