Ahh. Yes. Should have clarified...not completely full of lemon juice, maybe 1 part to 9 parts water. Cleans up the kettle of limescale a treat too.Citation: Don't fill the kettle with lemon juice, fill it with water, and add lemon juice to the boiling water
What have you done to your car today?
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I'd love to know how that would smell though... Or how many lemons that would require.
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Rotated the wheels on the JCW last week. Never personally had a car with TPMS on so was apprehensive about how that works with a rotate. Just did a reset procedure and works as intended! Phew!
Now to evenly wear down these horrible Pirelli run flats and then get some Pilot Sports on it!
Now to evenly wear down these horrible Pirelli run flats and then get some Pilot Sports on it!
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The Pirelli's lasted forever on ours they were still at 5-6mm after 17k on the front, the rears still 7mm+. I used a puncture as an excuse to replace them all to Pilot Sports.
I sold the old ones off which covered a large part of the price, the difference is massive especially in traction in anything other than a dry road the Pirelli's would break traction up to 3rd/4th gear and in the dry traction control would fight it through 1st/2nd with the Michelin's it will very slightly spin/flicker the traction control in 1st in the wet and dead hook in the dry. That's before you get to the ride and tyre noise being better only thing would be the turn in was slightly sharper on the run flats with stiffer side walls.
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Honestly it smells quite nice actually...nicer than vinegar which is the usual go-to for descaling. And you can buy lemon juice concentrate very cheap at the supermarket.I'd love to know how that would smell though... Or how many lemons that would require.
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I'd love to know how that would smell though... Or how many lemons that would require.
I imagine lemony?
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Could try filling it with coke? that works wonders on my toilet!
Well I fitted a GFB DV+ valve to my car today in preparation for a remap and it seems to throw an error code after a few miles. I've stripped it off and refitted it four times, made sure I've followed the instructions properly, and each time after a few miles the service light comes on. Weirdly, if I scan for codes, there isn't anything logged and clearing them clears the light, but after a few more miles it comes back on again. I've fitted the stock one back on for now as I'm driving up to Scotland next week and don't want to have to faff about with it.
And clean out the tank too whilst at it..
Today.. ordered a new internal light for the Mrs's car
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Wrong thread.
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Properly cleaned and polished the car for the first time in over two years (according to the guy and the moss on it...). Polished both headlights so they're not milky as sin anymore. heatgunned the faded black / grey bumper trim and she's looking less like a sub 1000 quid abandoned **** box and more like a semi respectable 20yr old Volvo.
Changed the wiper blades all round ahead of MOT next month. Not a big achievement you might say but last time I snapped the rear wiper arm off.
The old rear wiper blade seemed to have split lengthwise so it was flapping around a bit. No wonder it wasn’t doing a great job.
The old rear wiper blade seemed to have split lengthwise so it was flapping around a bit. No wonder it wasn’t doing a great job.
The wet weather performance, or lack of, is actually quite scary with the run flats. Hope to get shot of these sooner rather than later. They’ve only covered 7k so may be worth getting off and selling them.
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Here is a random question, anybody know the tread depth on a brand new cup 2 connect in 18"? (245/40/18 if needed)
I don't seem to be able to find it anywhere :/
I have a guy i know selling 4 for £90 each brand new and i am trying to decide if its better to pay extra for new PS4S's instead
I don't seem to be able to find it anywhere :/
I have a guy i know selling 4 for £90 each brand new and i am trying to decide if its better to pay extra for new PS4S's instead
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Swapped front engine mount back over, confirmed rear engine mount also looks fine, filled the gearbox oil half way because I didn't buy enough oil (woo!) and now working on changing the thermostat over again... Genuine gasket and more effort put into cleaning the mating surfaces this time!
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front engine mount changed, thermostat gasket changed, ignition leads changed, filled the gearbox with new oil, sort of... I accidentally bought 1 litre instead of 2, so I'll have to finish the job tomorrow.
Dropped off the knuckle to the chap who runs the garage over the road to have the new wheel bearings pressed in... Getting there...
Dropped off the knuckle to the chap who runs the garage over the road to have the new wheel bearings pressed in... Getting there...
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Not really done anything to a car but started the import process for something today. I'll probably update this thread with progress for those interested.
Fee paid to the agent today. Just waiting on confirmation, then I can start bidding
Fee paid to the agent today. Just waiting on confirmation, then I can start bidding