Member Since: 28 Apr 2017
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 938
having read about reasons the rear lock can fail I thought I'd investigate (as it refused to open in the past)
Look at the state of it!
gave it a clean out, which should keep the crap out of the way for a while, but I think I might solder in a new one at some point
Ordered some new rear lights and have decided to de-amber the front lights, so time to put the oven on!
2nd May 2017 6:43 am
doug mk2
Member Since: 24 Nov 2015
Location: Reading
Posts: 35
good luck!
2nd May 2017 12:44 pm
Ben4
Member Since: 28 Apr 2017
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 938
Thanks Doug,
just need to get the bits order before I start!
2nd May 2017 1:09 pm
Ben4
Member Since: 28 Apr 2017
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 938
All tinted today
Cleaned up nicely inside
Slowly becoming as I want it!
2nd May 2017 5:12 pm
Ben4
Member Since: 28 Apr 2017
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 938
Updated rear lights fitted and clear side repeaters. Looks great with the tinted windows on a black car.
Need to see if I can find mirrored bulbs for the side flashers as I don't like seeing the amber through them.
Next step is to finally get my head around removing the amber from the front lights, then done for now
3rd May 2017 2:34 pm
spt28
Member Since: 10 Apr 2017
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 57
Looking good
Out of interest what level of tint did you go for, I'm toying with getting mine done.Disco 3 V8 with added LPG
Disco 5
Plus a few other toys...
3rd May 2017 4:23 pm
Ben4
Member Since: 28 Apr 2017
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 938
Went for 'dark' and not 'limo tint'.
Would have gone limo but you start to not be able to see through it from inside, especially at night and this isn't just a work vehicle but will be used for family as well.
Other thing I forgot to mention is that the car was previously owned by a smoker.
Any tips for getting rid of the smell??
start smoking nothing wrong with a fag or 2
OR 2 !!!!!!!!
When do you want your pies fella ?The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything;
They just make the best of everything they have.
3rd May 2017 6:33 pm
Ben4
Member Since: 28 Apr 2017
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 938
Upper Load Lugga fitted - nice simple bit of kit although I had to re-cut all the threads as they were full of overspray.
whilst fitting it I noticed this random shape in the side of the boot - any idea what it's for, or is it just more space because it was there?
also stashed away a new set of jump leads, first aid kit in the boot cubby holes and have ordered a fire extinguisher (as the batteries I carry are fairly volatile!)
I pinched this image from someone else on here, but I have the same issue - this air vent under the steering wheel appears to be broken, with the lower section stuck inside - is it always open or is it possible to buy a new front to the vent and replace it?
5th May 2017 2:42 pm
Ben4
Member Since: 28 Apr 2017
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 938
load cover arrived and now fitted.
final thing to do back there is figure out why the rear sunroof blind won't stay closed over......
(it just doesn't want to lock in place - any ideas?)
11th May 2017 1:51 pm
yorkshire lad
Member Since: 01 Apr 2017
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 65
Looking very cool2008 SE D3 with black leather
11th May 2017 6:25 pm
Ben4
Member Since: 28 Apr 2017
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 938
thanks!
I'm really enjoying making it my own
11th May 2017 9:33 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
Have you tried the smoke bomb yet?
I'm curious to learn if you had any success with it. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
12th May 2017 4:16 am
Ben4
Member Since: 28 Apr 2017
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 938
I haven't.
It's arrived but I read all the reviews again and it sounds like it could make it worse!!
The instructions on the can weren't for cars but for houses and it's put me off.
Might give it a few squirts in there to see what happens as apposed to setting off the whole thing in one go....
12th May 2017 6:05 am
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1049
I pinched this image from someone else on here, but I have the same issue - this air vent under the steering wheel appears to be broken, with the lower section stuck inside - is it always open or is it possible to buy a new front to the vent and replace it?
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Take the panel off and have a look at the spring that closes the flap, mine looked broken but I then realised the spring had become misaligned and I was able to get it back in shape and working properly.
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