My old wheels are really getting around. :D
So Rotas, They for sale? ;) If so PM me.
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My old wheels are really getting around. :D
So Rotas, They for sale? ;) If so PM me.
Get some gold spike bolts, would suit this car very well...would also make cleaning interesting :hehe!:
@ Indigais : well I shall be splitting the wheels and giving them a full refurb as powder coating is coming away from the wheels around the bolts. Plus bolts are corroded, so I can either replace bolts or renew the existing ones. Time shall dictate what I do :).
@ BMW : lol, they sure are. Rota's are already sold and gone to new owner :)
@ FunkySeeFunkyDoo : what are these spike bolts you speak of? New to all things BBS ;)
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They rust no matter what, can't avoid it with chrome parts . The only thing for them is individually polishing them and then lacquering over. I think OEM bolts were done this wayQuote:
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@ Indigais : your new bolts look like this now Aivis :(
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...pskdzq4mdw.jpg
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Some badge fitting done today, the carbon bonnet without it was doing my head in so I took 5 minutes out and sorted it.
2 wholes were drilled using smallest bit first and working the way up to a bit size slightly smaller than the tabs on the back of the OEM bonnet badge.
The tabs were then covered in a door rubber lube, the badge was gently pressed into place so it could rest by its self. Then out came the rubber mallet and very thick deep pile microfiber cloth which was placed over the bonnet badge. A few taps later with the mallet and it was not going anywhere. Nice snug fit, some bonnet polishing also started but I shall speak more of this later.
COUPLE OF PICS :
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http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...pstpv2jlto.jpg
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...psvjbjjt3t.jpg
Thanks for looking :)
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Managed to get some work done on the car last night finally which was nice, as there were something that were bugging me. As some may know I had installed hardened 95sha engine mounts into the car some weeks ago however whilst they made a huge difference during motorway driving they were too extreme on startup and around town so they were replaced last night with standard items for now. There maybe a substitute on the way just made with a softer grade Polyurethane.
Here is the list of small bits that were done last night:
Standard engine mounts installed (Race mounts up for sale)
Front bumper removed and mesh installed
Front bumper under plastics removed fixed and reinstalled with new clamps etc
Air intake for the K&N relocated to passenger side brake duct (With mesh installed it need to be moved)
Washer jet holes in the carbon fibre bonnet were filled and made larger to accommodate the washer jets
New wipers fitted (stone chips on the windscreen are killing my wipers quicker)
Cooling system flush and refilled using MPM coolant G12
COP conversion reinstalled (engine mounts were rattling it loose)
Headlights aligned
Number plate delete fitted
Door rubbers treated with seal spray
Made a list of what's next too do :sad:
PICTURES :
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...psok5owryy.jpg
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...pstx5sywmv.jpg
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...psjeygrujd.jpg
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...psz0lkyqef.jpg
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...pssocejjfp.jpg
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...psqiw0jylm.jpg
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7kdng2ab.jpg
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...psdt9fy9bb.jpg
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...pspgao2ani.jpg
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...pszixnuor6.jpg
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...psabqiy8va.jpg
Thanks for looking :)
Not much of an update, keeping a close eye lately on fuel consumption to see how she is doing. On Monday evening I put €40.00 into the car and reset the milometer, today I needed to refill after doing 250.2 miles on my €40.00 which got me 26.32Litres = 5.26 gallons. All in all I am happy with how far she goes on €40.00 for a charged 1.9. My biggest problem is trying not to constantly be heavy on the loud pedal.
I can also safely say the method of using all of your foot on the accelerator pedal from heel to ball under your big toe really does make you press the pedal much lighter which I feel is contributing hugely to the good fuel economy. I have now reset the milometer and put €45.00 in it.....Daring I know:hehe!:, but shall be interesting to see how far the extra €5er goes if I don't go sinking the boot :D.
AT PETROL STATION :
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0m8bl4l0.jpg
RESET AND €45.00 PUT IN :
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...psafbvgtc5.jpg
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Another job I had been meaning to do for some time was fit my stud conversion. This makes life my handier for those who change wheels frequently, once the last nut is undone the wheels then rest on the studs as opposed to falling off the hub when the last bolt is undone.
These really do make for easy work when swapping over and removing wheels. Kits are available from Super4 and size options and pricing shall be up very soon.
OLD WHEEL BOLTS :
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...pss4alndz3.jpg
NEW STUD CONVERSION FITTED :
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...psfuoereru.jpg
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...ps621alfar.jpg
Thanks for looking :)
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I'd be interested in this Cab, but is there a lock nut to go with the kit too?