What have you done to your car today?
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paulc_bkk said:
I suspect mine was also replaced. It was mounted higher up in the drain funnel than I have seen others mounted from the factory.
I managed to break the housing free by getting an arm over the passenger headrest, inside the car. Careful work with a scalpel to then get rid of the cable ties that were holding it all in there.
The motor looked new, nice to know it's now warm and cozy in the boot!
What make did you go for on the all seasonSmartbear said:Ladderman said:great idea to have a spare set of wheels for the winter. I put my Zed in hibernation for six months, but it’s a pain to keep checking the pressures & rotating them to avoid flat spots. Might try & pick up a spare set for the winter.Smartbear said:Seasonal wheel changeover carried out today
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Rob
I drive mine all year (usually!) so my winter wheels have all season tyres fitted to them
Rob
Chrome wheel nut plastic covers as mentioned in previous post were from ebay here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20x-Car-Wheel-Nut-Caps-Bolt-Rims-Car-Hub-Screw-Cover-Exterior-Decoration-17mm-SR/113755116410?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Usual China supplier, so bit of a delay in arriving.
Washed as it was absolutely covered in bird poo again 
Then noticed that the centre brake light had broken yet again. This is my 4th or 5th one now. They're just awful cheap plastic things. The clear housing had separated from the black part, so managed to glue it all back together, and a bit of tape just for added stiffness :lol:
Then noticed that the centre brake light had broken yet again. This is my 4th or 5th one now. They're just awful cheap plastic things. The clear housing had separated from the black part, so managed to glue it all back together, and a bit of tape just for added stiffness :lol:
ben g said:Washed as it was absolutely covered in bird poo again
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Then noticed that the centre brake light had broken yet again. This is my 4th or 5th one now. They're just awful cheap plastic things. The clear housing had separated from the black part, so managed to glue it all back together, and a bit of tape just for added stiffness :lol:
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Looking good ben
those brake lights are not made to last sadly but the rubber seal around the edge looks OK mine seem to perish which then causes the light to come apart I tried gluing the last one back together but as soon as I popped it back on and started to tighten the bolts very carefully the minute it started to seat correctly the whole popped apart again 
gave in and bought another.GAZA62 said:ben g said:Washed as it was absolutely covered in bird poo again
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Then noticed that the centre brake light had broken yet again. This is my 4th or 5th one now. They're just awful cheap plastic things. The clear housing had separated from the black part, so managed to glue it all back together, and a bit of tape just for added stiffness :lol:
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Looking good ben
I reckon this one will go the same way unfortunately, but the superglue is industrial strength stuff from toolstation. Used it on a few household bits and it sets rock solid, and currently seems OK on the brake light housing. We shall see though :lol: I'm not spending a penny more on the car as its of no use to me anymore. I was meant to start stripping it for parts but the baby turning up means I have very little spare time to do that now
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Used Gorilla tape to hold my brake light together, previously used insulation tape which failed very quickly. With ample tape applied all around it was a tight fit to get it back in but this time it seated very well and tightened up ok, used a long box spanner to tighten the nuts against the springs.
Beedub said:
lockdown strikes again - you spending more bloody money We’re looking at very similar things - I looked a these a while back on another post and was undecided but now seeing them installed. Did all of the additional clips and fixings come with it. I was looking at the matching boot mat too.
I installed a boot mat (not a diamond one) in my old e46 and it caused lots of unwanted movement in the boot. Granted the e46 boot might be slightly bigger but the mat had a 'non stick' finish much like I expect the diamond leather boot mat would have. Worth looking into at the very least. A good idea, but that doesn't mean it works out being practical.
kis said:
Argyll Andy said:Beedub said:
We’re looking at very similar things - I looked a these a while back on another post and was undecided but now seeing them installed. Did all of the additional clips and fixings come with it. I was looking at the matching boot mat too.
im SO pissed i didnt get the boot mat..... the quality is 10/10 ...... all fixings and fittings came with it... and i think i've got a 25% off discount code if anyone wants it???? im bankrupt at this point! lol
Beedub said:Argyll Andy said:Beedub said:
We’re looking at very similar things - I looked a these a while back on another post and was undecided but now seeing them installed. Did all of the additional clips and fixings come with it. I was looking at the matching boot mat too.
im SO pissed i didnt get the boot mat..... the quality is 10/10 ...... all fixings and fittings came with it... and i think i've got a 25% off discount code if anyone wants it???? im bankrupt at this point! lol
You just trying to push me over the edge and joining you in bankruptcy by dangling a 25%? my willpower’s not the best without that incentive
Kis commented about the boot mat possibly being a PITA because of the finish, what do you think now you’re in possession of the material? Would stuff just slide around on it?
Argyll Andy said:Beedub said:Argyll Andy said:
We’re looking at very similar things - I looked a these a while back on another post and was undecided but now seeing them installed. Did all of the additional clips and fixings come with it. I was looking at the matching boot mat too.
im SO pissed i didnt get the boot mat..... the quality is 10/10 ...... all fixings and fittings came with it... and i think i've got a 25% off discount code if anyone wants it???? im bankrupt at this point! lol
You just trying to push me over the edge and joining you in bankruptcy by dangling a 25%? my willpower’s not the best without that incentive
Kis commented about the boot mat possibly being a PITA because of the finish, what do you think now you’re in possession of the material? Would stuff just slide around on it?
the kit comes with velcro pads and the underside of the mats so will not move..... the top of the material is no less slippy than a normal carpet and they are waterproofed... its a Really nice material, abit smelly tho! buy buy buy! 5 of my customers have purchased since i posted the video LOL
Pulled the Disa valve out of the 2.5 just to check its condition, all was well, no sign of it breaking around the centre pin and quite clean, all rubbers in good condition. Probably going to give the CCV system an overhaul pipe from cam cover looking a bit sticky inside, blew down the pipe and seems to be free flowing, overhaul probably due since the car has 93k on the clock.