What have you done to your car today?

Passed MOT with no advisories. Happy!

Expected B6 dampers to be fitted but dealer said they changed their mind about doing it! Annoyed.

Ying and Yang
 
:driving: back on the road after 3 months and omg 😮 it feels like a new car head skimmed full gasket and all seals ect vanos done engine mount front springs new bushes new water pump ect ect ect oh and a new key took it for a burn and it goes like a train midrange grunt kicks you in the back didn’t realise how much grunt is lost with a knackered vanos I am in love 😍 again set aside this weekend to detail her and fit new wipers from euro on sale 50% off pick will follow at weekend :D
 
Fitted my Buckley06 machined gear knob....so comfortable to use, absolutely love it :D
 

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earthdweller said:
E09B8C98-E69C-40F5-BF45-13114C05B85F.jpegPicked up a box today from the dealer ... A21CBFA0-6326-4079-862D-D56BCC41DB31.jpegopened it ... and got out the contents ...

Mind your nose ! :rofl:
 
patriot66 said:
earthdweller said:
E09B8C98-E69C-40F5-BF45-13114C05B85F.jpegPicked up a box today from the dealer ... A21CBFA0-6326-4079-862D-D56BCC41DB31.jpegopened it ... and got out the contents ...

Mind your nose ! :rofl:

My mates a paramedic I’m inviting him round before I try it :rofl:
 
Strapped on her bra and took her for a spin, noticeable difference in wind noise at high speed :tumbleweed:
 

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New pads and fluid at the weekend, utilised my pressure bleeder in a different way, filling the reservoir directly and then pressurising it with the bleeder rather than having the bleeder feed in fluid, apparently with these "home" bleeders they can actually cause microbubbles in the fluid if pumping it directly.

Either way, it worked and the pedal is much firmer and more positive feeling, and the new pads have significantly more bite than previous.
 
Had my BCS powervalve exhaust fitted at a local garage yesterday. However when I got home I realised they were way too 'saggy' for my liking! After a bit of fettling underneath the car I managed to get the tips far more flush with the bumper and I'm pretty pleased with the result.

Some before and after pics:
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zomby said:
Had my BCS powervalve exhaust fitted at a local garage yesterday. However when I got home I realised they were way too 'saggy' for my liking! After a bit of fettling underneath the car I managed to get the tips far more flush with the bumper and I'm pretty pleased with the result.

Some before and after pics:
IMG-20180430-WA0013.jpeg

IMG_20180501_075535.jpg

I can't believe the garage let you leave with them looking broken :o great job on making them sit better :thumbsup:
 
zomby said:
Had my BCS powervalve exhaust fitted at a local garage yesterday. However when I got home I realised they were way too 'saggy' for my liking! After a bit of fettling underneath the car I managed to get the tips far more flush with the bumper and I'm pretty pleased with the result.

Some before and after pics:
IMG-20180430-WA0013.jpeg

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Nice work - looks much better! :thumbsup:
 
Russ59 said:
I got the wrap off a mate, he has his own wrapping and tinting business. The make I used is “Avery” , it’s a dream to work with.
Yes the hair dryer is for softening the vinyl.
It’s pretty easy to do, just don’t rush it, take your time.

Working with wrap is fine, I find finishing the corners the problem... any tips?
 
earthdweller said:
patriot66 said:
earthdweller said:
E09B8C98-E69C-40F5-BF45-13114C05B85F.jpegPicked up a box today from the dealer ... A21CBFA0-6326-4079-862D-D56BCC41DB31.jpegopened it ... and got out the contents ...

Mind your nose ! :rofl:

My mates a paramedic I’m inviting him round before I try it :rofl:

Just wear a full face crash helmet and you will be fine!
 
Phoenixboy said:
earthdweller said:
patriot66 said:
Mind your nose ! :rofl:

My mates a paramedic I’m inviting him round before I try it :rofl:

Just wear a full face crash helmet and you will be fine!

When I removed the old knob from a previous E85, I stood on the seat squabs, used two hands and heaved.

No horror stories to report :thumbsup:
 
ronk said:
Phoenixboy said:
earthdweller said:
My mates a paramedic I’m inviting him round before I try it :rofl:

Just wear a full face crash helmet and you will be fine!

When I removed the old knob from a previous E85, I stood on the seat squabs, used two hands and heaved.

No horror stories to report :thumbsup:
that's no way to speak about the previous owner :lol:
 
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