Haven't even noticed it until I read this. You mean at the top of the alcantara sections?
What have you done to your car today?
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Soldato
Top of the alcantara sections, and by the cruise control buttons on the wheel.
Don
Drove it to work - tried to use the windscreen washers, only to find they aren't working properly.
Each time you pull the stalk you will get a tiny amount sprayed, but holding it and it doesn't spray continuously.
Thoughts?
Each time you pull the stalk you will get a tiny amount sprayed, but holding it and it doesn't spray continuously.
Thoughts?
Don
Makes sense - doesn't look too hard to get at either, just a case of taking the arch liner out and then the pump can be pulled straight out. It's got a small filter that the inlet sits in, so i'll check that. Failing that I think a 2nd hand pump is <£10
I'll see how tired I am later, if not it'll be a job for the weekend
Caporegime
Could be a split in a hose. Initial burst of pressure forces a little out but then the rest is lost to the leak
Don
No obvious leaks and plenty of fluid in the reservoir (I topped it up a couple of days ago)
I suspect it's suffering from the usual BMW (it's a mini) fluid glooping
Soldato
It's a classic symptom of that being the issue.
Soldato
Started to freshen up the headlights on the Ovlov.
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After:
The shape of the lens made it a little difficult, it's not as smooth and round as it appears. I also underestimated how deep it went, I ran out of sanding pads in the Autoglym product I used so they're not perfect but in the flesh in daylight it's a million times better than before.
I'll give it another go at some point but happy for now.
Before:
After:
The shape of the lens made it a little difficult, it's not as smooth and round as it appears. I also underestimated how deep it went, I ran out of sanding pads in the Autoglym product I used so they're not perfect but in the flesh in daylight it's a million times better than before.
I'll give it another go at some point but happy for now.
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Had the wheels shotblast, powder coated then lacquered. New centre caps & Michelin MP4S (*rated) tyres fitted.
Just need to fit them back on the car now
I know Grey is not everyone's cup of tea but they suit the car IMO & I like them!
Nice clean suspension.
Back on the car
Just need to fit them back on the car now
I know Grey is not everyone's cup of tea but they suit the car IMO & I like them!
Nice clean suspension.
Back on the car
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Nope. Not sure what you're seeing by the buttons but it's not obvious in person.
Got my windscreen replaced this morning.
Nice. What was the cost of the refurb alone?Had the wheels shotblast, powder coated then lacquered. New centre caps & Michelin MP4S tyres fitted.
Just need to fit them back on the car now
Were they 18"
Caporegime
Refurbishing wheels to get the missus car ready for sale.
First time using 2K with a compressor and it is a million times better than using cans. Will leave them overnight to harden then put fresh wheel weights on. (That is what the purple tape is for so I locate them in the correct place).
Stripping down to bare metal (paint stripper + wire wheels on air tools) was the biggest pain in the backside and took the vast majority of time but please with how they have come out.
First time using 2K with a compressor and it is a million times better than using cans. Will leave them overnight to harden then put fresh wheel weights on. (That is what the purple tape is for so I locate them in the correct place).
Stripping down to bare metal (paint stripper + wire wheels on air tools) was the biggest pain in the backside and took the vast majority of time but please with how they have come out.
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£240 including vat, 19" wheels
Took the opportunity to clean the suspension & such like whilst the wheels were away.
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That's a great price. Is that a first class job or an 8/10
I'm really happy with how they've come out. Can't really see how they could be better.
I've added a couple of photo's to my original post.
Nice one they look great. Was that price including tyre fitting and balancing too.
Tyres came in at £938 which unfortunately I missed out on the 15% discount Kwikfit are currently offering as I'd ordered them a few weeks ago.
Centre caps & M sport decals were £92 from BMW
All in I think it's come in under £1300 which I'm happy with.
Centre caps & M sport decals were £92 from BMW
All in I think it's come in under £1300 which I'm happy with.
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That's some expensive tyres!
Ah makes a little more sense now. I was quoted £320 for 18" refurb but that includes cost of tyre fitting and balancing.
Caporegime
They are both good quotes. I paid nearly £500 for a set of wheels 3 years ago but that was paint not powder coated.