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General => General discussion => Non-Golf gallery => Topic started by: tech1889 on 11 July 2011, 18:40
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Well the Mini Cooper S had to go as even though it was just a 1.6 that suprercharger running 200bhp meant i couldnt get over 20mpg at a push :angry:
I have replaced it with a Audi A3 8p 2.0 TDI se DSG :wink:
Bit of a run down on the car..
-130k FSH
-dual climate control
-Auto dim rear mirror
-Air con that doesn't work at the mo :angry:
-Coilovers
-paddleshift :cool:
-cruise control
And thats about it its a very poverty spec car at the moment but im looking to keep for a while so slowly going to be doing it up..
Here are a couple of pics from the advert.. (i dont own the bentley wheels i couldnt afford £1k for them :shocked: :shocked: )
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Debadge
MY11 rear lights
Tidy wheels
REMAP
Job done :tongue:
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Right the car is in a very bad shape them pics make it look so much better than it is :grin: I have the car booked into Guy at Tona Detailing/Valeting next month for a correction/detail session on it which should improve it..
I have 2 new front fog light grills as one is missing and other is a fog light blank.. I also have a black OOOO badge for the back as the car was debadged when i bought it..
I have the car booked in for a front bumper respray next month while im on holiday..
All systems go :cool:
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Debadge
MY11 rear lights
Tidy wheels
REMAP
Job done :tongue:
I want all the above not sure on remap because of DSG and the turbo i have no info on it being changed :undecided:
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Today i changed the CV joint on the car the previous owner knew it had gone so bought a CV joint in preperation but never fitted it.. Only took me an hour but has made the car 10X better as it no longer knocks like buggery round left hand corners :grin: :grin:
Oh and while changing the CV i checked over the coilovers that look in mint condition.. they only have 2 threads till full lowered at the front :shocked: :shocked: i scrape on most things :nerd:
More to come !
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Debadge
MY11 rear lights
Tidy wheels
REMAP
Job done :tongue:
I want all the above not sure on remap because of DSG and the turbo i have no info on it being changed :undecided:
Well debadge is free :tongue: Lights are about £160 and are plug and play
DSG seems to cope well with a remap; look at the silly power Hurdy was running with his :smiley:
Being a 140 did it suffer from a cracked head?? Early ones did along with weak turbo's :sad: Might be worth giving Audi a call to see what work has been done :nerd:
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Debadge
MY11 rear lights
Tidy wheels
REMAP
Job done :tongue:
I want all the above not sure on remap because of DSG and the turbo i have no info on it being changed :undecided:
Well debadge is free :tongue: Lights are about £160 and are plug and play
DSG seems to cope well with a remap; look at the silly power Hurdy was running with his :smiley:
Being a 140 did it suffer from a cracked head?? Early ones did along with weak turbo's :sad: Might be worth giving Audi a call to see what work has been done :nerd:
Is that £160 for lights from dealers or ebay ??
Thing is do the clutchs last on DSG as i can imagine them being an expensive fix lol.. Also how much are new turb's ??
Calling Audi is a good idea will they tell me much on the phone ??
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Is that £160 for lights from dealers or ebay ??
Thing is do the clutchs last on DSG as i can imagine them being an expensive fix lol.. Also how much are new turb's ??
Calling Audi is a good idea will they tell me much on the phone ??
Dealers I think. Get over to Audi Sport and contact Stoke Audi as they operate forum discount :afro:
No idea on the clutches :undecided: A new turbo is around £450? Might be more....
Should be able to tell you all the service history providing the work was carried out at a dealer :smiley: There's a few threads on Audi Sport about the cracked head so its worth matching your head part number with those that failed
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I have found a printout from Listers VW stating Turbo changed at 88k :cool:
Will compare them head numbers cheers bud :wink:
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I have found a printout from Listers VW stating Turbo changed at 88k :cool:
Will compare them head numbers cheers bud :wink:
Job done then :cool:
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I have found a printout from Listers VW stating Turbo changed at 88k :cool:
Will compare them head numbers cheers bud :wink:
Job done then :cool:
Yer just need money to pay for these things :grin: :grin:
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Despite your paint issues, in pictures it looks really smart, love the colour.
Those wheels are too small though. :rolleyes:
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Despite your paint issues, in pictures it looks really smart, love the colour.
Those wheels are too small though. :rolleyes:
what the 19's that were fitted ?? :laugh: :laugh:
I want to fit some 18/19's to replace my 17's atm..
yer pics make it look sweet lol.. hopefully Guy can find some of its former glory from the paint :cool:
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Despite your paint issues, in pictures it looks really smart, love the colour.
Those wheels are too small though. :rolleyes:
what the 19's that were fitted ?? :laugh: :laugh:
I want to fit some 18/19's to replace my 17's atm..
yer pics make it look sweet lol.. hopefully Guy can find some of its former glory from the paint :cool:
Yeah those Bentleys looked massive!
Yeah Guy knows his shizzle, I'm sure he'll get it back to as good as the car will let him.
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Yer i cant wait :cool:
Here are some pics from todays effort.. the paintwork is really in a sorry state.. there is no panel without a bad scratch or little dent.. i thought i would give it a go.. I only did the outside as the inside needs shampooing which Guy is going to do :cool:
Products used.
snow foam ph neutral
chemical guys shampoo
meg clay bar and dodo born slippy lube
AG super resin polish (its all ive got without using the DA)
jetseal 109
DODO supernatural hybrid sealant wax
meg tyre gel (also have Autosmart rubber dressing i need to try)
AG fast glass
Chemical guys trim dressing restorer stuff
Thats about it i think
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GET LOW !! the coilovers are fully wound down :cool: :cool:
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Camera's are so good at telling porkies then... looks mint! :grin:
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Looking good :afro:
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Camera's are so good at telling porkies then... looks mint! :grin:
I will go round and take some pics of the damage to show you it isnt mint :grin: :grin:
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Looking good :afro:
Cheers mate its such a comfortable cruiser even with the coilovers..
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i like it! im on the hunt for a derv tonight :rolleyes: shame about the wheels. but im sure there are other replacements!!
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yer in the future there will be replacements.. but for the moment its just being tarted up.. given a good clean.. and then used to get out of debt which i am in a lot of.. all the wheels have loads of tread so im good for atleast 10k..
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yer in the future there will be replacements.. but for the moment its just being tarted up.. given a good clean.. and then used to get out of debt which i am in a lot of.. all the wheels have loads of tread so im good for atleast 10k..
A new car to get out of debt, this should be interesting. :grin:
Leave the motor well alone then and don't buy it anything!
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yer in the future there will be replacements.. but for the moment its just being tarted up.. given a good clean.. and then used to get out of debt which i am in a lot of.. all the wheels have loads of tread so im good for atleast 10k..
A new car to get out of debt, this should be interesting. :grin:
Leave the motor well alone then and don't buy it anything!
I know it makes sense dont it :grin: :grin: im literally just tarting it up and using bits and bobs i have lying around or are cheap to buy :wink: Project budget FTW !! :laugh:
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yer in the future there will be replacements.. but for the moment its just being tarted up.. given a good clean.. and then used to get out of debt which i am in a lot of.. all the wheels have loads of tread so im good for atleast 10k..
A new car to get out of debt, this should be interesting. :grin:
Leave the motor well alone then and don't buy it anything!
I know it makes sense dont it :grin: :grin: im literally just tarting it up and using bits and bobs i have lying around or are cheap to buy :wink: Project budget FTW !! :laugh:
Yeah keep the monies for the mk2!
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Yer thats my aim.. hopefully spend some more time on the mk2 this week :smiley: have been quoted £1k for a window out respray by a friend who owns a body repair/ painting business :cool: just need to crack on and finish engine bay :grin:
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Yer thats my aim.. hopefully spend some more time on the mk2 this week :smiley: have been quoted £1k for a window out respray by a friend who owns a body repair/ painting business :cool: just need to crack on and finish engine bay :grin:
Is that including all the prep?.... sounds good and something I look forward to one day.
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All I have to do is remove windows and rust and he will do the rest
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Black rear OOOO badge arrived today and fitted.. it suits the car really well :cool:
2 grilles i bought dont fit but will with a little fettling which will be good :smug:
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This looks lovely bud! Mines rough if you actually look closely, but thats an awesome colour and looks rude on the 19's! Deffo needs another set :wink:
Where abouts in Essex are ya from? :smiley:
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This looks lovely bud! Mines rough if you actually look closely, but thats an awesome colour and looks rude on the 19's! Deffo needs another set :wink:
Where abouts in Essex are ya from? :smiley:
Cheers mate I'm 5 mins from romford.. Should meet up :cool:
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What's with all the gAy3's?
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What's with all the gAy3's?
I like them you not a lover ?? :cry:
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This looks lovely bud! Mines rough if you actually look closely, but thats an awesome colour and looks rude on the 19's! Deffo needs another set :wink:
Where abouts in Essex are ya from? :smiley:
Cheers mate I'm 5 mins from romford.. Should meet up :cool:
Ah thats not too far :) Yeah should organise something then mate!
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them bentley rims looked so fooking :cool: :cool:
that is all :smiley:
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Yer will do Dec.. Have you got full vagcom by any chance ??
them bentley rims looked so fooking :cool: :cool:
that is all :smiley:
yer loved the wheels but im trying to tart up and keep for the moment and tyres on them wheels are not cheap very wide and a big diameter :grin: :grin: will get some new wheels if they come up at a good price or in the new year
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I haven't i'm afraid bud, i went to Wales to see Rhyso back in January and he used his on my car :undecided:
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I haven't i'm afraid bud, i went to Wales to see Rhyso back in January and he used his on my car :undecided:
is there anything i can activate via vagcom on this car ?? also do you have On Board Computer ?? mine doesnt and want to retrofit
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I haven't i'm afraid bud, i went to Wales to see Rhyso back in January and he used his on my car :undecided:
is there anything i can activate via vagcom on this car ?? also do you have On Board Computer ?? mine doesnt and want to retrofit
There was very little I could activate :sad: Being an early car and no DIS means next to no toys :sad:
Told ya to buy an S Line :tongue:
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I haven't i'm afraid bud, i went to Wales to see Rhyso back in January and he used his on my car :undecided:
is there anything i can activate via vagcom on this car ?? also do you have On Board Computer ?? mine doesnt and want to retrofit
There was very little I could activate :sad: Being an early car and no DIS means next to no toys :sad:
Told ya to buy an S Line :tongue:
Im not too fussed just want trip computer and stuff front what ive read its just a case of change clocks and stalk and code in job done.. whats the betting its not that easy :grin:
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What's with all the gAy3's?
I like them you not a lover ?? :cry:
They're nice cars! Get some Bentleys!
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What's with all the gAy3's?
I like them you not a lover ?? :cry:
They're nice cars! Get some Bentleys!
would love some bentleys.. but i fancy something bit different from bentleys.. at the moment its going to go at a snails pace :grin: :grin:
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What's with all the gAy3's?
I like them you not a lover ?? :cry:
They're nice cars! Get some Bentleys!
would love some bentleys.. but i fancy something bit different from bentleys.. at the moment its going to go at a snails pace :grin: :grin:
Because you are going to give most of your time to the mk2 :grin:
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Yes I am will be update pics in my mk2 thread soon
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Yes I am will be update pics in my mk2 thread soon
Good lad.
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Weres the pic of the audi badge?
U always get new cars mate
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Weres the pic of the audi badge?
U always get new cars mate
I will take a picture after work.. I know this one is a keeper though it's just to much of a easy cruiser.. The mini was a pig in traffic this is much better
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Weres the pic of the audi badge?
U always get new cars mate
I will take a picture after work.. I know this one is a keeper though it's just to much of a easy cruiser.. The mini was a pig in traffic this is much better
Shall we open a book on how long you will actually keep it :tongue:
AUDI FTMFW :cool: :grin: :grin:
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Weres the pic of the audi badge?
U always get new cars mate
I will take a picture after work.. I know this one is a keeper though it's just to much of a easy cruiser.. The mini was a pig in traffic this is much better
Shall we open a book on how long you will actually keep it :tongue:
AUDI FTMFW :cool: :grin: :grin:
2 years atleast get my insurance down and save a bit of money. Audi ftmfw !!!
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Weres the pic of the audi badge?
U always get new cars mate
I will take a picture after work.. I know this one is a keeper though it's just to much of a easy cruiser.. The mini was a pig in traffic this is much better
Shall we open a book on how long you will actually keep it :tongue:
AUDI FTMFW :cool: :grin: :grin:
2 years atleast get my insurance down and save a bit of money. Audi ftmfw !!!
How old are you and how much are you paying at the mo? (If you don't mind me asking :))
I paid £1068 back in January, hopefully it will drop on my renewal as I'm 21 in a couple of weeks :)
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Weres the pic of the audi badge?
U always get new cars mate
I will take a picture after work.. I know this one is a keeper though it's just to much of a easy cruiser.. The mini was a pig in traffic this is much better
Shall we open a book on how long you will actually keep it :tongue:
AUDI FTMFW :cool: :grin: :grin:
2 years atleast get my insurance down and save a bit of money. Audi ftmfw !!!
How old are you and how much are you paying at the mo? (If you don't mind me asking :))
I paid £1068 back in January, hopefully it will drop on my renewal as I'm 21 in a couple of weeks :)
unfortunately im 20 with only 2 years no claims not 3 as was slow passing test (no money)... Ive checked renewal for next year and it should be £1400 which is a big drop for me as pay £2300 at the mo with adrian flux..
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just bought another CV joint to hopefully solve my slight knocking still.. Also treated the car to a new button :cool:
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Just need the centre console for it now and jobs a goodun :grin:
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for people that dont know its a audi rs4 push start button..
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for people that dont know its a audi rs4 push start button..
Have you wired it up?
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Weres the pic of the audi badge?
U always get new cars mate
I will take a picture after work.. I know this one is a keeper though it's just to much of a easy cruiser.. The mini was a pig in traffic this is much better
Shall we open a book on how long you will actually keep it :tongue:
AUDI FTMFW :cool: :grin: :grin:
2 years atleast get my insurance down and save a bit of money. Audi ftmfw !!!
How old are you and how much are you paying at the mo? (If you don't mind me asking :))
I paid £1068 back in January, hopefully it will drop on my renewal as I'm 21 in a couple of weeks :)
unfortunately im 20 with only 2 years no claims not 3 as was slow passing test (no money)... Ive checked renewal for next year and it should be £1400 which is a big drop for me as pay £2300 at the mo with adrian flux..
Ah right, yeah that will be the different :( I've got 3 years NCB, but that is deffo a healthy drop so can't grumble at that :cool: At least its an economical motor thats got some poke :smiley:
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for people that dont know its a audi rs4 push start button..
Have you wired it up?
Not yet but theres a few guides on the interweb.. i need to buy the centre console for it but thats £45ish the button should be £45 aswell but got it for £25 as there a small mark on it but i cant complain.. I know its technically not keyless but still looks the part imo :smiley:
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right well have changed both CV joints now and the knocking has improved a lot but it is still there on hard lock left like pulling off roundabouts and onto sliproads and such any ideas ??
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right well have changed both CV joints now and the knocking has improved a lot but it is still there on hard lock left like pulling off roundabouts and onto sliproads and such any ideas ??
Was it inner or outer cv joints you replaced.?
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both out CV joints mate.. there was no sign of inner CV boot wear so thought they would be fine.. ??
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both out CV joints mate.. there was no sign of inner CV boot wear so thought they would be fine.. ??
Could well be worn inner joints, grab the shaft and see if you have any play.
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will do tomo mate cheers for that.. the fronts only took me like an hour each taking my time are we looking at much longer for these ??
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will do tomo mate cheers for that.. the fronts only took me like an hour each taking my time are we looking at much longer for these ??
I think you will need to remove the shafts. :smiley:
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yer but thats only 6 more bolts than ive already undone for outer CV joints other than that is it much harder ??
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yer but thats only 6 more bolts than ive already undone for outer CV joints other than that is it much harder ??
Not 100% sure but you may / will need to split the bottom ball joint to get the shaft out.
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What's the mileage on this to be causing you this sought of grief already?
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What's the mileage on this to be causing you this sought of grief already?
High lol 133k but the mileage didnt put me off as it has all audi service history apart from last one.. my leon was on 173k when i sold it and i had no problems whatsoever run like a dream.. This one will be sweet once the niggles are all sorted out hopefully.. then i can go for more power once the essentials are done :smiley:
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What's the mileage on this to be causing you this sought of grief already?
High lol 133k but the mileage didnt put me off as it has all audi service history apart from last one.. my leon was on 173k when i sold it and i had no problems whatsoever run like a dream.. This one will be sweet once the niggles are all sorted out hopefully.. then i can go for more power once the essentials are done :smiley:
That's OK then... wasn't thinking it in bad way as we all know that's nothing on that motor, was just curious as to what mileage it had for CV's to be pain, seems right then.
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Oh na i didnt think you were lol.. I think its just got to the stage that stuff starts to wear out but obviously once replaced should be good as gold for a while.. I hoping to keep this one for a few years so i want it to be good :smiley:
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Oh na i didnt think you were lol.. I think its just got to the stage that stuff starts to wear out but obviously once replaced should be good as gold for a while.. I hoping to keep this one for a few years so i want it to be good :smiley:
Little mid-life crisis is all. :grin: Mines having a late one now it's back on the road.
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Oh na i didnt think you were lol.. I think its just got to the stage that stuff starts to wear out but obviously once replaced should be good as gold for a while.. I hoping to keep this one for a few years so i want it to be good :smiley:
Little mid-life crisis is all. :grin: Mines having a late one now it's back on the road.
Yer that is so true its having a proper mid life crisis all its joints are wearing out and need replacing :grin: :grin: :grin: yours is still sweet though aint it ??
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Right well a friend (mechanic) had a quick look under my car.. so far i need replacing when i can afford..
The rear dogbone mount needs replacing..
Both anti roll bar links need replacing they look brand new but the seals? are shot..
the tie rod ends were loose so tracking needs looking at
the steering rack gaitors look old and worn out
cambelt is due in 7-8k
Feel like this could end up expensive but atleast should have a solid car after.. im going to swap the dogbone mount first as the engine is knocking when i let off :grin: :grin:
Then work my way round the car fixing bits as i go :wink:
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Right well a friend (mechanic) had a quick look under my car.. so far i need replacing when i can afford..
The rear dogbone mount needs replacing..
Both anti roll bar links need replacing they look brand new but the seals? are shot..
the tie rod ends were loose so tracking needs looking at
the steering rack gaitors look old and worn out
cambelt is due in 7-8k
Feel like this could end up expensive but atleast should have a solid car after.. im going to swap the dogbone mount first as the engine is knocking when i let off :grin: :grin:
Then work my way round the car fixing bits as i go :wink:
For a daily it's certainly keeping you busy!
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That's what im thinking mate want to get it all sorted and go back to the mk2..
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That's what im thinking mate want to get it all sorted and go back to the mk2..
Stop posting on here then and get to work!!
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That's what im thinking mate want to get it all sorted and go back to the mk2..
Stop posting on here then and get to work!!
Like some of us he may be at work.... That's the only reason i'm on here nattering! :grin:
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That's what im thinking mate want to get it all sorted and go back to the mk2..
Stop posting on here then and get to work!!
Like some of us he may be at work.... That's the only reason i'm on here nattering! :grin:
Correct currently in a cafe
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That's what im thinking mate want to get it all sorted and go back to the mk2..
Stop posting on here then and get to work!!
Like some of us he may be at work.... That's the only reason i'm on here nattering! :grin:
Correct currently in a cafe
Lunch break or where you work?
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^^^ He connected to the Force! :wink:
(Police Force that is!)
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^^^ He connected to the Force! :wink:
(Police Force that is!)
Interested, which part of the force!?
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^^^ He connected to the Force! :wink:
(Police Force that is!)
Interested, which part of the force!?
The Dark Side Pump :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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He did tell me but I was either holding on for dear life in an R32 or a bit drunk! :grin:
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^^^ He connected to the Force! :wink:
(Police Force that is!)
Interested, which part of the force!?
The Dark Side Pump :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Let the force refill you
He did tell me but I was either holding on for dear life in an R32 or a bit drunk! :grin:
I hope not at the same time or that would have been interested, sh*tfaced whilst hanging on for dear life!
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I work for the met as a community support officer soon to be Pc hopefully...
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I work for the met as a community support officer soon to be Pc hopefully...
So you're hoping to be a cu*tstubble :grin:
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That's original :grin:
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That's original :grin:
Sorry.... That was weak! :grin: Good luck though.
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I work for the met as a community support officer soon to be Pc hopefully...
Good luck :smiley:
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Cheers guys.. More updates soon on the car
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Interested, which part of the force!?
He did tell me but I was either holding on for dear life in an R32 or a bit drunk! :grin:
I hope not at the same time or that would have been interested, sh*tfaced whilst hanging on for dear life!
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Only one pint and a meal before the R32!
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I love the R32 :smiley:
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Just reduced my insurance by £100 a month :cool: now £200 instead of £300 :shocked:
No updates for this month really apart from front bumper respray which is cheap cheap :wink: will upload pics when im back from Cyprus for 2 weeks :tongue: :tongue: :tongue:
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Just reduced my insurance by £100 a month :cool: now £200 instead of £300 :shocked:
No updates for this month really apart from front bumper respray which is cheap cheap :wink: will upload pics when im back from Cyprus for 2 weeks :tongue: :tongue: :tongue:
Thought you didn't have any money! :grin:
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This has been planned by the mrs lol.... After this we have both agreed to save money to get our own place :smiley: *APPARENTLY* :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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This has been planned by the mrs lol.... After this we have both agreed to save money to get our own place :smiley: *APPARENTLY* :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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This has been planned by the mrs lol.... After this we have both agreed to save money to get our own place :smiley: *APPARENTLY* :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
A horrible place to be.... finances interrogated on a regular basis, we fell out loads during this period! But we own a nice house house now so was worth it.. Problem now is it sucks up every penny I have... She never seems to stop finding things to do to it!
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Yer we argue all the time about it as i have a lot of debt and she has none lol... It doesnt help owning 2 cars tbh :grin: :grin:
Thats why i got this car because ive given up wanting a fast car for the moment as it just costs to much and this does what i want from it..
Nevermind ay... Living the dream :undecided:
On a side note i have loads to do to this car service wise lol.. its due a service.. cambelt soon.. arb links.. inner cv maybe.. :grin: :grin: :grin:
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right got back off holiday 4am this morning.. Picked car up at 12 from my mate the car now has a freshly painted front bumper as it was scratched really really bad somehow.. looks :cool:
Gave the car a clean for a few hours.. hopefully borrowing a shampoo'er for the seats and carpet in a couple of days :wink:
pics will be up soon
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Right got loads of vinyl coming to wrap various parts of the car.. parts of the interior was wrapped really badly by previous owner in carbon wrap.. it suits the car so have ordered more and going to re-do it properly..
also have ordered some silver carbon vinyl for the wing mirrors which should be fun as they a pig of a shape :smiley: