What have you done to your car today?

steve_naive said:
saj77 said:
enuff_zed said:
Can you open the bonnet and connect a battery to the terminals under there to open the boot?
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Can you not unlock it using the key in the lock?
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Apparently so! What a bloody relief. :D

Looks like I'll be cleaning the thing out today. I revealed a bit of dirt and grime behind some plastic so, if anything, the thing should be cleaner than ever.

Last night I dismantled the amp and washed the paint off the circuit board. I can either reflow all the solder, or experiment and see if it works as is....
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Probably find it'll only play one song now...........

Smokey Robinson - I second that emulsion :rofl:
 
enuff_zed said:
steve_naive said:
saj77 said:
Can you not unlock it using the key in the lock?
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Apparently so! What a bloody relief. :D

Looks like I'll be cleaning the thing out today. I revealed a bit of dirt and grime behind some plastic so, if anything, the thing should be cleaner than ever.

Last night I dismantled the amp and washed the paint off the circuit board. I can either reflow all the solder, or experiment and see if it works as is....
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Probably find it'll only play one song now...........

Smokey Robinson - I second that emulsion :rofl:
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:rofl:

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steve_naive said:
enuff_zed said:
steve_naive said:
Apparently so! What a bloody relief. :D

Looks like I'll be cleaning the thing out today. I revealed a bit of dirt and grime behind some plastic so, if anything, the thing should be cleaner than ever.

Last night I dismantled the amp and washed the paint off the circuit board. I can either reflow all the solder, or experiment and see if it works as is....
Click to expand...

Probably find it'll only play one song now...........

Smokey Robinson - I second that emulsion :rofl:
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:rofl:

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Rolling Stones - paint it black? :oops:
Rob
 
enuff_zed said:
I can either reflow all the solder, or experiment and see if it works as is....
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There should be no need to reflow the board.
Just make sure it is all dried out very well before switching on. :thumbsup:

Preferably wash with IPA, at least as a final rinse to displace any water. Then dry for a few days at elevated temperature. Hope it all works for you when switched on.
 
Disconnected the headlight washer pump and glued the headlight washer caps in place. I wont lose them no more and will keep my headlights/hood clean :)
 
Finally deleted the CDV today.
Wow, what a difference.

Considering it takes 20 minutes and makes so much difference, I am surprised there are many zeds driving around with a CDV still installed.

If you haven't already, get that CDV out of there! :thumbsup:
 
Jfgoldfish said:
Finally deleted the CDV today.
Wow, what a difference.

Considering it takes 20 minutes and makes so much difference, I am surprised there are many zeds driving around with a CDV still installed.

If you haven't already, get that CDV out of there! :thumbsup:
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If you haven’t already, I’d recommend a heavier gear knob like the ZHP to improve the gear change even more :driving:
 
Jfgoldfish said:
saj77 said:
I’d recommend a heavier gear knob like the ZHP
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That is definitely next on the list :thumbsup:
I might actually pop up a wanted add for one. Maybe a forum member is getting rid of theirs.
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Just for your info, I got mine from this dealer on eBay for £60

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BMW-M-Sport-6-Speed-Leather-Gear-Stick-Knob-Black-25117896886-/264276079658
 
Spent 10 minutes adjusting my drivers side bonnet buffer Bump Stop, so that the bonnet now sits perfectly flush with the wing (thank you @Number5 for the tip)

It was niggling me, so now happy 8)
 
Finished cleaning my wheels and arches today. Front right has a fair dent on the inside. Which should be repairable I would think. I'll have to put a claim in for pothole damage.

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And I drove the JCW for the 1st time in weeks. It starting giving some horrible vibrations through the steering wheel after a spirited right hander, jacked it up no movement in the wheel but looks like the os strut is pissing oil all over the arch and tyre.. ffs! :headbang:
 
True-Blue said:
Spent 10 minutes adjusting my drivers side bonnet buffer Bump Stop, so that the bonnet now sits perfectly flush with the wing (thank you @Number5 for the tip)

It was niggling me, so now happy 8)
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Have you got any more details for this?
 
saj77 said:
Jfgoldfish said:
Finally deleted the CDV today.
Wow, what a difference.

Considering it takes 20 minutes and makes so much difference, I am surprised there are many zeds driving around with a CDV still installed.

If you haven't already, get that CDV out of there! :thumbsup:
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If you haven’t already, I’d recommend a heavier gear knob like the ZHP to improve the gear change even more :driving:
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I installed my ZHP knob a few days back. Drove the car for the first time yesterday. Definitely an improvement and worth consideration for ~£60.
 
sjj84 said:
True-Blue said:
Spent 10 minutes adjusting my drivers side bonnet buffer Bump Stop, so that the bonnet now sits perfectly flush with the wing (thank you @Number5 for the tip)

It was niggling me, so now happy 8)
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Have you got any more details for this?
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Is your car a facelift?

If so, you’re looking at front left and right corners of bonnet slam panel for a smallish rubber stop with a spring loaded rod sticking out of the top... which depresses when you press down (the rod)

You need a small Phillips screwdriver to push down and turn the pin to lock it in place and you can then turn the body of the stop and it will rise/fall as you turn it. It’s even easier than it sounds, trial and error to get it perfect :thumbsup:
 
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