Huddersfield
Thats exactly what I need to do.....hmmmm need to purchase some time
What have you done to your car today?
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SAinSurrey
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Changed the front bonnet badge as it it was looking rather tacky. Very simple job using the front grill off process to get to the two holding nuts/caps - thank you all "how-to" posters - just helps all of us and if I was ever to do something that hasn't been documented here, will do to help all fellow E85/6ers.
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You'd better get out on the road then!
Mine has done twice as many miles as yours.
Consumer974
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How’s the fitment? Need one myself. Thanks!
The fitment was spot on apart from not being quite flush with the boot lid. The Chinese made item which it replaced was the same, and the original (?) which that one replaced had split down the middle, possibly as a result of the nuts being over tightened? So I just accepted it and made sure not over tighten the three nuts as this will probably lead to the lens cracking at some point. The lens does come with a rubber seal but does NOT come with the springs and nuts so make sure you don't lose these. Also it's worth getting a set of long reach sockets for the job.
I thought that the connector was not going to work when I compared it to the "original" but it plugged in with a reassuring click.
It's been a couple of weeks since I fitted it and as far as I know it's still working ok. I'll try to check later on and I'll get back to you if there are any issues.
Now it has an MOT I treated it to a 2 bucket wash and replaced two wheel centre caps that were past their best.
The front roundel was looking a mess too.
I had a new one I bought last time Vertu Motors had 20% off their Ebay listings but when I popped a kidney grille out there weren't any riv-nuts on the back!
Luckily I had one of those 70mm stick on emblems so I've put that on for now and it looks better. I'll fit the OE part once I've got some riv-nuts.
The front roundel was looking a mess too.
I had a new one I bought last time Vertu Motors had 20% off their Ebay listings but when I popped a kidney grille out there weren't any riv-nuts on the back!
Luckily I had one of those 70mm stick on emblems so I've put that on for now and it looks better. I'll fit the OE part once I've got some riv-nuts.
Just checked that the LED light strip is working ok and all of them are lighting up
. I know it's only after a couple of weeks but hopefully they'll last for five or six years by which time the unit will have started to dull anyway 
Consumer974
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Many thanks, that’s really helpful. Just to check before ordering, is it actually red? In some of the photos it looks like a smoked red, I’m ideally after just a plain OEM red. CheersJust checked that the LED light strip is working ok and all of them are lighting up
I see what you mean regarding the colour. If we're looking at the same pictures on the UpgradeAutoParts ebay store, the sixth picture down shows the LEDs lit up and looking very yellow / orange in colour. In reality LED array looks the same (crimson ?) red as the two brake lights either side.Many thanks, that’s really helpful. Just to check before ordering, is it actually red? In some of the photos it looks like a smoked red, I’m ideally after just a plain OEM red. Cheers
I don't think they're doing themselves any favours using that photo.
Consumer974
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'Actually metal' has caught my eye here!
I’ve just fitted the much-recommended brushed aluminium Storm Motorwerks gear knob and handbrake handle, and it’s made me notice that the factory “brushed aluminium” dash trim - at least that’s how it’s listed against my VIN - seems to be silver-coloured plastic rather than actual metal.
At the risk of adding another item to my wish list… is the trim set you’ve fitted actually real metal? It looks very similar to what I have already. Thanks!
Attleborough, Norfolk
Yes it is metal. I know cos Hollie got it from me. The very basic trim in the cloth interior cars is only plastic. Characterised by having no arm rest around the handbrake.
If you want to be sure what yours is, the piece around the light switch unit prises off very easily.
Not been on here for a while.
This weekend I've cleaned up and sprayed a full set of brake calipers in estoril blue and hung them out to dry and order frentech caliper rebuild kits.
On the 2.0 I've replaced both pre cat lambda sensors with used ones from another 2.0 manifold I have. I've also done a oil and filter change, replaced both o rings on the vanos solenoids, and given the engine block a good clean from the front and underneath with brake cleaner and a carbon fibre cloth, powerhosed the reinforcement plate and undertray.
Took it for a spin. All good. Will hopefully pass the MOT now.
This weekend I've cleaned up and sprayed a full set of brake calipers in estoril blue and hung them out to dry and order frentech caliper rebuild kits.
On the 2.0 I've replaced both pre cat lambda sensors with used ones from another 2.0 manifold I have. I've also done a oil and filter change, replaced both o rings on the vanos solenoids, and given the engine block a good clean from the front and underneath with brake cleaner and a carbon fibre cloth, powerhosed the reinforcement plate and undertray.
Took it for a spin. All good. Will hopefully pass the MOT now.