What have you done to your car today?
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Really liking this. It transforms the look of it, almost making it look like something completely different.
Bagged a cheap side mount intercooler from a Skyline GTST for the Alto.... somewhat larger than the top mount existing, hah!
Also sorted some vacuum filters, a new remote locking key and finally located the last major rattle and sorted that (boot latch).
Also sorted some vacuum filters, a new remote locking key and finally located the last major rattle and sorted that (boot latch).
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You polished all that by hand?
You sadist lol
You sadist lol
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I'm worried I'll get carried away with one of those and turn it into a Delorean.
You have to REALLY intentionally want to for that to happen.
Because it's a DA it is not on the same spot so heat don't build up the same.
Plugged in my new AUKEY QuickCharger which I received totally free from mrk....cheers m8 
Just waiting on a 12v female socket to be delivered that I'm going to wire into the fuse box under the steering wheel. Then I can have a USB-C cable mounted discreetly near to where I mount the phone on the right hand air vent, rather than draping the cable across from the centre console.
Also fitted new Trico wiper blades. Had Denso Hybrid blades before, but they weren't actually flat blades...just conventional wipers with a plastic cowl. The Trico blades look similar, but are actually the more modern beam blade design underneath.
Just waiting on a 12v female socket to be delivered that I'm going to wire into the fuse box under the steering wheel. Then I can have a USB-C cable mounted discreetly near to where I mount the phone on the right hand air vent, rather than draping the cable across from the centre console.
Also fitted new Trico wiper blades. Had Denso Hybrid blades before, but they weren't actually flat blades...just conventional wipers with a plastic cowl. The Trico blades look similar, but are actually the more modern beam blade design underneath.
After getting silly quotes for changing rear disk/pads on the Mrs Mini Countryman (£470 for main dealer, and £340 from an indy) I decided to do it myself.. Brembo disks/pads + sensor + some small tools I needed, £122
Mind you it helps I could use one of the bays in work, it's just a large space, but it's heated and has coffee on tap.. almost enjoyable bar having to take all my tools with me and washing the floor afterwards!
Then I got home and replaced both wing mirror glasses on the M3, the drivers side had started oxidising where the vertical line is, and the passenger heated mirror didn't work.. On taking it out, the heater element was corroded and the new glass cured that, so I have 2 heated mirrors, useful this time of year!
Mind you it helps I could use one of the bays in work, it's just a large space, but it's heated and has coffee on tap.. almost enjoyable bar having to take all my tools with me and washing the floor afterwards!
Then I got home and replaced both wing mirror glasses on the M3, the drivers side had started oxidising where the vertical line is, and the passenger heated mirror didn't work.. On taking it out, the heater element was corroded and the new glass cured that, so I have 2 heated mirrors, useful this time of year!
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That looks miles better Acme
I made my exhaust tips the colour they were supposed to be, rather than the black the were before! Much better
I made my exhaust tips the colour they were supposed to be, rather than the black the were before! Much better
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Similar story but with fronts on our Cooper S countryman. Did the fronts today, and pattern odd I always end up filing the ends of the excess paint to get them in the guides nicely..... not so fun when it comes to pad sensors!
Ended up filing the housing down to fit the pad then replaced the clip. I'm happy how secure it is but clearly the backing plate isn't large enough to cover it like OEM.
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Ahh well I'm stuffed then...
Might pick one up.
I've got one you're welcome to borrow
You may need to buy new pads and polishing compound however as I'm a bit light on those. Text me before the next meet to remind me.
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Bought an R8 then built it.
Was fairly straight forward but I still managed to mess up the tiny virtual dashboard sticker. I gave up trying to fit the 1mm gearstick with my fat fingers though.
Was fairly straight forward but I still managed to mess up the tiny virtual dashboard sticker. I gave up trying to fit the 1mm gearstick with my fat fingers though.